Variety
The band performs in a variety of military and public events across our Regimental footprint of Yorkshire and the North of England. These include a wide variety of musical groups for every occasion including Marching Band, Concert Band, Mess/Dinner Band, Brass Quintet, Saxophone Quartet, Woodwind Group, Fanfare Team and Trombone Quartet.
Music
The Yorkshire Regiment has a large number of musical pieces associated with its long history. Most notably the Regimental Quick March - Ca Ira - the only piece of music to have been won 'in action', when the 14th Regiment of Foot struck up the French revolutionary song to then defeat the old enemy at the battle of Famars in 1793.
- "Ca Ira" - The Regimental Quick March
- "The Duke of York" - The Regimental Slow March
- "Yorkshire Lass" - 1st Battalion Quick March
- "God Bless The Prince of Wales" - 1st Battalion Slow March
- "Bonnie English Rose" - 2nd Battalion Quick March
- "Maria Theresa" - 2nd Battalion Slow March
- "The Wellesley" - 3rd Battalion Quick March
- "Destiny" - 3rd Battalion Slow March
- "On Ilkley Moor" - 4th Battalion Quick March
- "The Duchess of Kent" - 4th Battalion Slow March
- The Green Howards' Funeral March" - The Regimental Funeral March
Rehearsals
We meet weekly for rehearsals on Wednesday evenings, spending the majority of its time improving their skills and musical diversity whether it is in the wind band or one of their many ensembles. In the interests of the band’s performance, it is expected that enlisted musicians attend as many rehearsals as possible, but understands that all musicians have to balance their work and family life.
The music, often varies from in-depth rehearsals for forthcoming engagements, to sight-reading; whatever form takes, it ensures that all its musicians are employed and working toward an achievable goal.
You will be part of a professional team - and an excellent Regimental Band. This is your chance to further your musicianship and take part in a whole new world of adventure.
Engagements
The band is able to provide a wide variety of musical groups for every occasion including Marching Band, Concert Band, Mess/Dinner Band, Brass Quintet, Saxophone Quartet, Woodwind Group, Fanfare Team and Trombone Quartet
The band is very busy and always in demand, whether it is on the concert platform or on parade as a marching band. The band has also played on many occasions for our own Royal Family, in particular His Royal Highness The Duke of York, our Regimental Colonel-in-Chief.
Marching Band
The Band performs marching displays for the most diverse of functions. They perform extensively for military occasions but are also often seen at civilian events.
Concert Band
The concert band is extremely popular with audiences of all ages and they pride themselves on the entertaining and diverse programme of music they present whenever they appear on the concert platform.
Mess/Dinner Band
The Mess/Dinner Band is a smaller formation of the concert band. They are able to provide a similar sound to the concert band performing a lighter programme of music.
Fanfare Team
The Band of The Yorkshire Regiment has a Fanfare Team to grace any formal or ceremonial occasion. With a versatile formation they are popular for both military and public events.
Brass Quintet
This experienced group of musicians is formed from the brass section and performs a diverse repertoire. The Brass Quintet often performs at garden parties, weddings, dinner nights and memorial services.
Saxophone Ensemble
The Saxophone Quartet has a wide range of music from renaissance, classical, modern to jazz music. Equally at home providing support to regimental mess dinners or cocktail parties, the group gives a lift to any occasion.
Trombone Quartet
The Trombone Quartet has an extensive repertoire to suit all occasions and often provides a unique feature to any event.
Woodwind Quintet
The Woodwind Quintet offers a viable alternative to the traditional string quartet and brass quintet as the subtle characteristics of the ensemble provide music of a more delicate nature ideal for the background of a dinner or cocktail party.