The band can often be seen at the Guard Mounts of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and other such event and sites around the capital. 

 

The Foot Guards Bands form the 200+ musicians at the centre of the world famous 'Trooping the Colour'. 

There is arguably no better advertisement for a regiments colour and tradition than a military marching band. What better arena for this ensemble to be a fully promoted than the Pomp of Buckingham Palace where the Marching Band of the Coldstream Guards performs regularly.  Its not just about changing the Guard, it's also about large Military extravaganzas, Tattoos and gripping musical climaxes to any corporate event. The Marching band caters for all of these.

The marching band of the Coldstream Guards has provided support to some of the biggest and widely covered events around the globe:

• North American Tour
• Royal Tournament
• The Edinburgh International Military Tattoo
• Sydney Tattoo
• Wembley Stadium- International and domestic football
• Many corporate events in some of the UK's key location

The band is equally capable in symphonic concert band form.  It performs at a number of concerts across the UK every year, details of which can be found on the diary page or contact the band direct.  The concert band is a unique arena that brings together upwards of forty talented musicians, who together produce a sophisticated musical performance. With this wealth of talent we are able to play music from a comprehensive repertoire varying from Johann Sebastian Bach to John Williams and Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.

In recent years the band has experienced successful tours of Japan and Australia.  Closer to home the concert band performs has performed with the likes of the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in "Classical Spectaculars" at the Royal Albert Hall, Choral Societies and top Brass Bands. Regular TV and Radio performances help to maintain the Band's high profile.

The Band of the Coldstream Guards is fully acquainted with the demands of formal etiquette whether playing for Heads of State, Service Chiefs or similar occasions in the Service or Civil Community.

The band has a number of smaller ensembles available.

• Orchestra - The Orchestra provides the perfect background music for many occasions including Investitures at Buckingham Palace, Dinner Dances at the Café Royal and Graduation Balls. The ensemble houses many of the bands, if not all, musical permutations. Strings, Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion combine to produce yet another unique brand of music. Because the Orchestra encompasses all the instruments the repertoire available is comprehensive: Concert Marches, Musicals and Popular Dances are the mainstay to this ensembles portfolio.
• Brass Quintet - The ensembles versatility and diversity of repertoire make this the most popular ensemble from within the band. Regularly performing at wedding receptions, regimental dinner nights, corporate events, or taking centre stage for a concert performance, the Nulli Brass Quintet is simply 'Second to None!'
• Woodwind Quintet - Formed in 2001 the Wind Quintet is becoming an ever more popular choice of ensemble. Nulli Wind presents many advantages over other groups in that as well as being suitable for large events, the nature of the instruments involved make it perfect for the smaller venues. The Wind quintet covers music from all genres but is particularly well endowed with works by the great classical composers. A truly unique combination that has all the class and delicacy of a string quartet but also the power and lighter side of a brass group. Nulli Wind has performed at international conferences, mess nights, weddings etc.
• Function Band - The Function Band is a 10 strong line-up which will deliver a night to remember at every type of social occasion. Be it a Diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace , a Ball at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane , London right through to birthdays, weddings and anniversaries in marquees. The band plays covers of popular music from the 70's to the present day, including an entire Blues Brothers set, James Brown, Madness, Tom Jones, Van Morrisson, Robbie Williams and many more. The unique blend of characters and talent within the band ensure an audience is never knowingly undersold!
• Jazz Trio - Comprising of piano, bass and drums, the trio is able to provide a wide variety of music to suit all tastes. The ensemble is ideal for dinners and receptions where space may be of a premium.  Adding subtlety and ambiance to the more formal functions, they are adapt at blending into the background whilst delivering colour and style fit for all .
• Fanfare team - It could be a Royal Wedding, the opening of a Royal Gala Performance or even the beginning of a major sporting event. However the grand occasion seems to be, a Fanfare Team in full chorus will seldom surpassed.  Used independently or in conjunction with other musical ensembles e.g. Orchestra, Band, Organ or Choir, its flexibility is its strength. From a solo trumpeter performing Last Post right through to a team of twelve accompanied by an impressive array of percussion, the impact is breathtaking.