The Band of The Life Guards
The Band is one of two mounted bands. It supplies music in both mounted and non mounted formats for State Ceremonial Events, Military Events and the civilian market as required. The Ceremonial Side of military life is here for all to see with the Band of the Life Guards. The Ceremonial gold uniforms and thigh length riding boots (jack boots), music performed on horse back, State trumpeters, the musical ride with complex musical and military precision.
The Band today has up to 35 musicians within its ranks and there are many fine soloists. Most of the members of the Band play two instruments and have a varied repertoire from Bach through to the latest 'West End' shows. They perform in London hotels as a Marching Display Band, Dance Band and Rock Band.
The Band can also supply a string quartet, brass quintet or woodwind quintet not to mention a very spectacular fanfare team. Apart from tours to Cyprus, Bosnia and The USA the Band tour extensively performing as a concert band, marching band, orchestra and mounted band.
From State Investitures, Palace Banquets, Royal Ascot and the Lord Mayor's Show The Band of The Life Guards has featured at every ceremony where the pomp and pageantry of our heritage is highlighted by the woven tapestry of Military Music and State Occasions.
Located close to London the Band is ideally situated for supporting events in the capital and around the southern counties. This however does not restrict the band from travelling further and indeed worldwide.
Please feel free to contact the Band whether it be for a military or civilian booking or to discuss a possible career in Army music.
Telephone: 0207 4142525
Email: bcm.lifeguardsband@gmail.com