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The document provides information about an upcoming concert by the Band of the Grenadier Guards titled 'Comfort & Joy'. The band has a long history dating back over 335 years and provides music for major UK royal events. The concert program includes pieces by Tchaikovsky, Silvestri, Alford and others.

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BAND OF THE

GRENADIER GUARDS

‘Comfort & Joy’


Director of Music - Captain Ben Mason BMus (Hons), DipABRSM, ALCM, RCAM
Bandmaster - Warrant Officer Class 2 Mattias Andersson BMus (Hons)

T
he Band of the Grenadier Guards is one of the oldest and most iconic military
bands in the world. It has a vast and illustrious history dating back over 335 years –
having been formed under the reign of King Charles the second as part of the ‘First
Regiment of Foot Guards’ (which was founded during his exile in 1656). The Regiment
later became known as ‘The First (or Grenadier) Regiment of Foot Guards’, after victory at
Waterloo. The band is present at all major United Kingdom royal occasions and has
witnessed many of the nation’s signi cant historic events. The Regimental Quick March
British Grenadiers is one of the most recognisable and memorable tunes in the world. The
band is proud to be established with 54 fully trained professional soldiers from The Royal
Corps of Army Music – as one of 14 Regular Army Bands that make up British Army
Music. Throughout the recent history of the United Kingdom, the music of the Band of the
Grenadier Guards has formed the backdrop to its national life and identity – representing
Britain's constancy, dignity and artistry.

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‘Comfort & Joy’
Programme of Music
Evermore and Evermore Mason

Suite from The Nutcracker Tchaikovsky, arr. Curnow

Polar Express Silvestri, arr. Brubaker

Army of the Nile Alford

2nd Movement from T-Bone Concerto ‘Medium’ De Meij


Soloist: Sgt Simon Moore

Eine Kleine Klarinette Musik Mozart, arr. Wiffin


Soloist: LSgt David Wong

Christmas Overture. Coleridge-Taylor

British Grenadiers Trad., arr. Kapney

God Save The Queen Trad., arr. Brown

The Band performs by kind permission of Major General C J Ghika CBE,


Major General commanding the Household Division.

FUTURE DATES
The Grenadier Guards Brass Ensemble Presents

‘Music for the Festive Season’


Wednesday 8th December 2021
The Guards Chapel, Birdcage Walk, London SW1E 6HQ

THE ROYAL CORPS OF ARMY MUSIC


RECRUITING NOW
British Army Music is recruiting right now. For more information about joining the British
Army as a musician, get in touch with the Corps Engagement Team.
Email: [email protected]
Search: ARMY MUSICIAN

BECOME A FRIEND
You are cordially invited to become a Friend of
The State Ceremonial Musicians of the Household Division.

The benefits of becoming a friend will include:


- A Quarterly Newsletter in March, June, September and December
- 50% off SCM CD Purchases (excl. Postage & Packaging)
- Advance notice of State Ceremonial Music Recitals
- Advance notice of State Ceremonial Music Concerts including priority booking on some
performances.

To find out more visit: www.householddivision.org.uk/scm-friends

BandoftheGrenadierGuards

@GrenGdsBand

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