Band of the Scots Guards

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Scots Guards Band
The Band of the Scots Guards beating retreat at Horseguards in London in 2008
The Band of the Scots Guards beating retreat at Horseguards in London in 2008
Background information
Also known asBand of the Scots Guards
OriginScotland, United Kingdom
WebsiteHome of the Scots Guards Band

The Band of the Scots Guards is one of five bands in the Foot Guards Regiments in the Household Division which primarily guards the British monarch.

The band is based at

Wellington Barracks in St James's
, London, which is the same place as for all the foot guards bands. The band should not be confused with the Pipes and Drums, which is a separate entity comprising fighting soldiers who are also pipers, rather than full-time professional musicians.

History

Regimental badge of the Scots Guards
Drum major Sgt. Martin Godsman in 2009.

The Scots Guards is a regiment that was formed by King Charles I in 1642. It is known that in 1716 a small band of "hautbouys" existed; however, the precise origins of the Band of the Scots Guards are unknown.[1]

The band grew in strength during the early part of the 19th century and by 1838, it could boast some 32 performers. Throughout the 19th century the band expanded, until in 1888, there was an establishment of 44.[1]

During the

BBC Overseas Broadcast at the Paris Cinema. Musicians also found themselves on Fire Watch duties based at Egerton House, Buckingham Gate.[2]

The Scots Guards was the only

Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia were involved in their work there. In 1992, the Colonel of the Regiment, The Duke of Kent presented Gulf War Medals to Band members.[2]

Regimental Marches

The Regimental Quick

Hielan' Laddie. The Regimental Slow March is The Garb of Old Gaul
.

Ensembles

There are several ensembles within the Band of the Scots Guards:

Functions

The band outside Victoria Barracks, Windsor.

The Band of the Scots Guards plays for events of state as part of the Massed Bands of the Household Division. Some of the occasions that are most famous are listed below, although this is not a comprehensive list:

The band also performs at other non-military events.

See also

  • Coldstream Guards Band
  • Grenadier Guards Band
  • Irish Guards Band
  • Welsh Guards Band
  • Household Division

References

  1. ^ a b c "Bands". Household Division. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b "London Remembrance Parade: Programme of Music – Its Meaning – Participating Military Bands Information". Military Times. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2020.

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