Programme

Gabrieli arr. Page – Canzona per Sonare no. 4
Handel arr. Stember  – The Arrival of The Queen of Sheba
Bach arr Shepherd – Et Exultavit Spiritus Meus in Deo Salutari Meo
Ewald – Quintet in D flat major
Bernstein arr Gale – Selected movements from West Side Story
Gardel arr Shepherd – Tango Por Una Cabezza
Weill arr Shepherd – September Song
Gard  arr Shepherd – Tango Jalousie

The Bands of the Household Division provide musical support to State Ceremonial and Public Duties in London.  Many of the musicians of the Household Division are graduates from the country’s leading music conservatoires and enjoy a varied and vibrant opportunities to perform at the highest level.

The Guards Brass Ensemble was formed in 2015 performing in iconic locations such as St George’s  Chapel Windsor and many  music  festivals.  The popularity of the ensemble has seen them collaborate with esteemed musicians such as Philip Cobb, Adam Rappa and Roger Webster.

Musical excellence is always at the forefront of the ensemble’s mission, in order to engage with audiences and attract potential recruits in the process.  The Guards Brass Ensemble are very proud to represent the musical excellence of the Household Division and wider Army Music.