Corps Of Army Music

Marching is an important part of #UKArmyMusic. The musicians of the Initial Trade Training course are assessed weekly by the Regimental Sergeant Major to ensure high standards are maintained. The Drum Major put them through their paces today, in preparation for Monday's assessment.
Photographer: Sgt R Howe UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018

The Band of the Welsh Guards performing Aretha Franklin's R.E.S.P.E.C.T. on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace today.

Musicians currently undertaking their Initial Trade Training (ITT) at The Royal Military School of Music have spent the day with the Band of the Grenadier Guards in London, giving them an insight into life as a musician in The Household Division. This included a presentation, watching the Band of the Welsh Guards perform at the changing of the guard ceremony and wind band rehearsals.
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Can anybody name the occasion for which this photograph was taken? State Trumpeters are used for occasions such as Royal Weddings, State Visits and national events where the Royal Family are present. For more information about a career in #UKArmyMusic, where you would have the opportunity to perform at such occasions, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2Kn6uEY #TuesdayTrivia
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Yesterday The Band of The King's Division were entertaining the crowds at Cartmel Racecourse. They performed a marching display and played on the bandstand throughout the day. Their final concert was in a 'Last Night of the Proms' style and, as you can see, got the audience onto their feet and waving their flags!
For more information about a career in #UKArmyMusic please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2zfgSxK

This year The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, The Band of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and The Countess of Wessex’s String Orchestra have been performing at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo alongside cast members from over 48 countries, which includes our Tri-Service cousins, The Bands of HM Royal Marines (Official) and RAF Music. If you have been unable to see this year's #edintattoo then tune in to BBC One on Monday 27th August at 7pm. Until then, here is some footage taken from inside the Puma helicopter that flew over on 14th August!
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This week's #ThrowbackThursday shows Mr Louis Armstrong with Kneller Hall fanfare trumpeters. If you are interested in discovering more about the history of Kneller Hall please visit our website where you will also find information about a career in #UKArmyMusic https://bit.ly/2o46ro0
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Did you know that Kneller Hall was originally named Whitton Hall until a painter, named Sir Godfrey Kneller, acquired the building around 1709? #TuesdayTrivia

If you're thinking about a career in #UKArmyMusic and are looking for some #MondayMotivation, there are a number of events around the country that may help you to decide:
22 August - Open rehearsal with The Band of The King's Division at Blackpool Salvation Army Hall at 9am.
12 September - Open Day hosted by the Band of the Irish Guards at Wellington Barracks, London at 9am.
... 12 September - Open Day with The Band of The Royal Armoured Corps at Piave Lines, Catterick Garrison at 8.30am.
To keep up to date with various events please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2zfgSxK
Photographer: Sgt R Howe UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018
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Are you 15-16 and looking to start your career in the Corps of Army Music? We are now looking for applicants for our March 2019 Junior Entry intakes.
Junior Entry soldiers complete their 28 week basic training at Army Training College Harrogate, you will learn all your basic soldiering skills along with some continuation of education whilst you are there. Following this training you will embark upon 52 weeks of musical military training at the Royal Military School of Music i...n Twickenham. You will receive weekly instrumental lessons along with full band, marching band and other musical lessons to prepare you for life as a full time Army Musician.
If you are interested in a career in #UKArmyMusic then visit our website for information about events that you can get involved in!
https://bit.ly/2Kn6uEY
Photographer: Sgt R Howe UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018
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Today is National Tell a Joke Day so please feel free to post your favourite joke in the comments! The sense of humour within a band is fantastic and to learn more about being a part of #UKArmyMusic please send us a message or visit our website https://bit.ly/2zfgSxK
Only clean jokes please!
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Last week the students of the CAMUS Academy developed their marching band skills, took part in various field craft and team building exercises and rehearsed a musical program which resulted in a fantastic concert at the end of the week. The students, alongside The Band of the Coldstream Guards, performed pieces such as Selections from The Greatest Showman arranged by Paul Murtha, Trumpet Blues and Cantabile by Harry James and Resplendent Glory by Rossano Galante. For more in...formation about how you can become a part of #UKArmyMusic please send us a message or visit our website: https://bit.ly/2zfgSxK
Video: LCpl G Ronson UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018
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Last week the Band of the Grenadier Guards provided musical support at a passing out parade at the Army Foundation College Harrogate. Over 700 Junior Soldiers paraded in front of their families and friends to mark the beginning of their military careers.
If you are interested in a career in #UKArmyMusic please visit our website: https://bit.ly/2zfgSxK
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The 2018 #CAMUSAcademy has come to an end with the students performing alongside the Band of the Coldstream Guards for their friends and families. All the hard work paid off and they sounded fantastic.
If you are interested in a career in #UKArmyMusic, email us at CAMUSHQ-CET-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Photographer: WO1 S Gatfield & Sgt R Howe... UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018
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Students of the #CAMUSAcademy have spent the day taking part in command tasks and field craft activities. This gives them an introduction to other elements of military life and encourages them to work as a team and communicate.
Photographer: WO1 S Gatfield & Sgt R Howe UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018

The #CAMUSAcademy students were treated to a marching display by the Band of the Coldstream Guards yesterday evening. They were given the opportunity to try on a bearskin cap, meet the musicians and ask questions about life in a #UKArmyMusic band.
Photographer: Sgt R Howe UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018

We are halfway through this year's #CAMUSAcademy. The students have been put through their paces and have developed into a great sounding marching band as you can hear from this video.
Video: LCpl G Ronson UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018

Our students at the #CAMUSAcademy have taken their 'first steps' to performing military music whilst marching. They are sounding fantastic! If you would like more information about a career in #UKArmyMusic, email us at CAMUSHQ-CET-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Photographer: Sgt R Howe UK Ministry of Defence © Crown Copyright 2018