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{{Infobox military unit
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Band of the Royal Armoured Corps
| unit_name = Band of the Royal Armoured Corps
| image = RAC Band.jpg
| image =
| country = {{flag|United Kingdom}}
| country = {{flag|United Kingdom}}
| branch = {{army|United Kingdom}}
| branch = {{army|United Kingdom}}
| caption = [[Tactical recognition flash]] of the [[Royal Armoured Corps]]
| caption =
| dates = 2014–Present
| dates = 2014–2021
| type = [[Military Band]]
| type = [[Military Band]]
| role = Musical and Medical Support
| role = Musical and Medical Support
| size = [[Company (military)|Army Band]]
| size = [[Company (military)|Army Band]]
| command_structure = [[British Army Band Catterick]]
| garrison = Piave & Bapaume Lines, [[Catterick Garrison]]
| garrison = Piave & Bapaume Lines, [[Catterick Garrison]]
}}
}}
The '''Band of the Royal Armoured Corps''' is a marching band of the [[Royal Corps of Army Music]] within the [[British Army]]. Although one of the newest bands their traditions go back can be traced to before 1939. Following the 2020 reorganisation of the RCAMUS, the band now forms part of [[British Army Band Catterick]].
The '''Band of the Royal Armoured Corps''' was a mounted band of the [[Royal Corps of Army Music]] within the [[British Army]]. Although one of the newest bands their traditions go back can be traced to before 1939. Following the 2020 reorganisation of the RCAMUS, the band was disbanded, forming an element of the new [[British Army Band Catterick]].


==History==
==History==
The current band was formed in 2014 when the two former bands of the corps were merged. Those two bands being the [[Light Cavalry Band]] and the [[Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2017-09-12|title=The Band of The Royal Armoured Corps - British Army Website|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912062120/http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23609.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
The current band was formed in 2014 when the two former bands of the corps were merged. Those two bands being the [[Light Cavalry Band]] and the [[Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2017-09-12|title=The Band of The Royal Armoured Corps - British Army Website|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23609.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912062120/http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23609.aspx|archive-date=2017-09-12}}</ref>


From 22–24 June of 2014 the band participated in a small tour through [[Austria]], Germany, and finally [[The Kingdom of the Netherlands]]. The band along with members of the [[1st Queen's Dragoon Guards|Queen's Dragoon Guards]] participated in the march in remembrance of [[Kaiser Franz Joseph]], who was Colonel-in-Chief of the [[1st King's Dragoon Guards|1st (King's) Dragoon Guards]]. Their final stop was in [[Bad Ischl]] where they had a small parade commemorating the centenary of [[World War I]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-05|title=Bad Ischl 22-24 June 2014 - British Army Website|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205155919/http://army.mod.uk/music/35041.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
From 22 to 24 June 2014 the band participated in a small tour through [[Austria]], Germany, and finally [[The Kingdom of the Netherlands]]. The band along with members of the [[1st Queen's Dragoon Guards|Queen's Dragoon Guards]] participated in the march in remembrance of [[Kaiser Franz Joseph]], who was Colonel-in-Chief of the [[1st King's Dragoon Guards|1st (King's) Dragoon Guards]]. Their final stop was in [[Bad Ischl]] where they had a small parade commemorating the centenary of [[World War I]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-05|title=Bad Ischl 22-24 June 2014 - British Army Website|url=http://army.mod.uk/music/35041.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205155919/http://army.mod.uk/music/35041.aspx|archive-date=2017-02-05}}</ref>


On 18 July 2014 the band participated in the re-designation parade of the [[1st (United Kingdom) Division]] and participated in a small parade.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-15|title=Herford parade - British Army Website|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915150811/http://army.mod.uk/music/35042.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> In early November of 2014 the band along with members of the [[Band of the Princes of Wales' Division]] went to the Falkland Islands to participate in the local Remembrance commemorations.<ref>[http://army.mod.uk/music/36068.aspx Falkland Islands 2014]</ref> The second part of the band deployed to Afghanistan on an eight day tour. Three members played [[Reveille]] and the [[Last Post]] for the US troops stationed in [[New Kabul Compounds Camp]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Falkland Islands 2014 - British Army Website|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206014726/http://www.army.mod.uk/music/36068.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|website=web.archive.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-05|title=Afghanistan 2014 - British Army Website|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205144858/http://www.army.mod.uk/music/36065.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
On 18 July 2014 the band participated in the re-designation parade of the [[1st (United Kingdom) Division]] and participated in a small parade.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-15|title=Herford parade - British Army Website|url=http://army.mod.uk/music/35042.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915150811/http://army.mod.uk/music/35042.aspx|archive-date=2017-09-15}}</ref> In early November 2014 the band along with members of the [[Band of the Princes of Wales' Division]] went to the Falkland Islands to participate in the local Remembrance commemorations.<ref>[http://army.mod.uk/music/36068.aspx Falkland Islands 2014]</ref> The second part of the band deployed to Afghanistan on an eight-day tour. Three members played [[Reveille]] and the [[Last Post]] for the US troops stationed in [[New Kabul Compounds Camp]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-06|title=Falkland Islands 2014 - British Army Website|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/music/36068.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206014726/http://www.army.mod.uk/music/36068.aspx|archive-date=2017-02-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-05|title=Afghanistan 2014 - British Army Website|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/music/36065.aspx|access-date=2021-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205144858/http://www.army.mod.uk/music/36065.aspx|archive-date=2017-02-05}}</ref>


On 10 May 2019 the band performed in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey to support the island's liberation day during [[World War II]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Bandoftheroyalarmouredcorps/posts/1741555595990007?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDfw3T2Sp43DJ2NQ2tcn85jzQ8emJA2EsKpTOPRMSJ8GOXQMBHIUtASgvhQXywPmgJNNUHOT_xEGHdHmlGijvw25eomStJO40bYIi2SdEaQmiRSquetbh12WEo7EHU-P_iMAaY3abJJY6qRLR7YAG_vR36MF0TWRgyCAtPXPZF4pCzg15Hv3n9deSPpujaGiAo9xBjbr1hYiNyVgnGJFnIPHB391u8ZXJFco3hzQq03FbkqPO3JB3Ge_3m2WqKRuXHPGEnRAqM9jr6aC_QDjiZx0XSOQAI7zhsbInpb4UItxJgwxkZ-7TDx8gqC3jPuG24YeWpEeWs7PvnXziwWWnoZgg&__tn__=-R Band Celebrates Liberation Day]</ref> On 13 May 2019 the band performed in Berlin for the 70th Anniversary of the [[Berlin Airlift]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 May 2019|title=The band are currently on their way back to the UK following yesterday's very successful performance in Berlin to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Berlin airlift.|url=https://www.facebook.com/BABCatterick/posts/1744265462385687?__tn__=%2CO*F|url-status=live|access-date=9 February 2021|website=Facebook}}</ref>
On 10 May 2019 the band performed in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey to support the island's liberation day during [[World War II]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Bandoftheroyalarmouredcorps/posts/1741555595990007?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDfw3T2Sp43DJ2NQ2tcn85jzQ8emJA2EsKpTOPRMSJ8GOXQMBHIUtASgvhQXywPmgJNNUHOT_xEGHdHmlGijvw25eomStJO40bYIi2SdEaQmiRSquetbh12WEo7EHU-P_iMAaY3abJJY6qRLR7YAG_vR36MF0TWRgyCAtPXPZF4pCzg15Hv3n9deSPpujaGiAo9xBjbr1hYiNyVgnGJFnIPHB391u8ZXJFco3hzQq03FbkqPO3JB3Ge_3m2WqKRuXHPGEnRAqM9jr6aC_QDjiZx0XSOQAI7zhsbInpb4UItxJgwxkZ-7TDx8gqC3jPuG24YeWpEeWs7PvnXziwWWnoZgg&__tn__=-R Band Celebrates Liberation Day]</ref> On 13 May 2019 the band performed in Berlin for the 70th Anniversary of the [[Berlin Airlift]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 May 2019|title=The band are currently on their way back to the UK following yesterday's very successful performance in Berlin to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Berlin airlift.|url=https://www.facebook.com/BABCatterick/posts/1744265462385687?__tn__=%2CO*F|access-date=9 February 2021|website=Facebook}}</ref>


As part of the 2019–20 reorganisation of the then [[Corps of Army Music]], the band joined the [[Band of the King's Division]] and [[Band of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers]] to form the new larger [[British Army Band Catterick]]. However, the bands still maintain their individual traditions, while their uniforms have become standardised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forthcoming Events|url=http://www.armymusicfriends.co.uk/forthcoming-events.html|access-date=3 September 2020|website=Friends of The Museum of Army Music}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bands of the Corps|URL=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/corps-of-army-music/|access-date=14 Feb 2020|publisher=Ministry of Defence}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bands of the Corps|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/corps-of-army-music/|access-date=14 Feb 2020|publisher=Ministry of Defence}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=British Army Band Catterick|url=https://www.facebook.com/BABCatterick/|url-status=live|access-date=9 February 2021|website=Facebook}}</ref>
As part of the 2019–20 reorganisation of the then [[Corps of Army Music]], the band joined the [[Band of the King's Division]] and [[Band of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers]] to form the new larger [[British Army Band Catterick]]. However, the bands still maintain their individual traditions, while their uniforms have become standardised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forthcoming Events|url=http://www.armymusicfriends.co.uk/forthcoming-events.html|access-date=3 September 2020|website=Friends of The Museum of Army Music}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bands of the Corps|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/corps-of-army-music/|access-date=14 Feb 2020|publisher=Ministry of Defence}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=British Army Band Catterick|url=https://www.facebook.com/BABCatterick/|access-date=9 February 2021|website=Facebook}}</ref>


The band is currently located at Piave & Bapaume Lines, [[Catterick Garrison]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-15|title=Contact us - Band of the Royal Armoured Corps|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915180707/http://army.mod.uk/music/23613.aspx|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
The band is currently located at Piave & Bapaume Lines, [[Catterick Garrison]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-15|title=Contact us - Band of the Royal Armoured Corps|url=http://army.mod.uk/music/23613.aspx|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915180707/http://army.mod.uk/music/23613.aspx|archive-date=2017-09-15}}</ref>


==Organisation==
==Organisation==
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[[Category:Military units and formations in the North Riding of Yorkshire]]
[[Category:Military units and formations in the North Riding of Yorkshire]]
[[Category:Military units and formations of the British Army]]
[[Category:Royal Corps of Army Music]]
[[Category:Corps of Army Music]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 2014]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 2014]]
[[Category:Catterick Garrison]]
[[Category:Catterick Garrison]]

Latest revision as of 16:59, 28 June 2024

Band of the Royal Armoured Corps
Active2014–2021
Land Vereinigtes Königreich
Branch British Army
TypMilitary Band
RoleMusical and Medical Support
SizeArmy Band
Garrison/HQPiave & Bapaume Lines, Catterick Garrison

The Band of the Royal Armoured Corps was a mounted band of the Royal Corps of Army Music within the British Army. Although one of the newest bands their traditions go back can be traced to before 1939. Following the 2020 reorganisation of the RCAMUS, the band was disbanded, forming an element of the new British Army Band Catterick.

History

[edit]

The current band was formed in 2014 when the two former bands of the corps were merged. Those two bands being the Light Cavalry Band and the Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band.[1]

From 22 to 24 June 2014 the band participated in a small tour through Austria, Germany, and finally The Kingdom of the Netherlands. The band along with members of the Queen's Dragoon Guards participated in the march in remembrance of Kaiser Franz Joseph, who was Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st (King's) Dragoon Guards. Their final stop was in Bad Ischl where they had a small parade commemorating the centenary of World War I.[1][2]

On 18 July 2014 the band participated in the re-designation parade of the 1st (United Kingdom) Division and participated in a small parade.[3] In early November 2014 the band along with members of the Band of the Princes of Wales' Division went to the Falkland Islands to participate in the local Remembrance commemorations.[4] The second part of the band deployed to Afghanistan on an eight-day tour. Three members played Reveille and the Last Post for the US troops stationed in New Kabul Compounds Camp.[5][6]

On 10 May 2019 the band performed in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey to support the island's liberation day during World War II.[7] On 13 May 2019 the band performed in Berlin for the 70th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.[8]

As part of the 2019–20 reorganisation of the then Corps of Army Music, the band joined the Band of the King's Division and Band of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to form the new larger British Army Band Catterick. However, the bands still maintain their individual traditions, while their uniforms have become standardised.[9][10][11]

The band is currently located at Piave & Bapaume Lines, Catterick Garrison.[11][12]

Organisation

[edit]

Today the band is separated into five "sections":[1]

  • Wind Ensemble
  • Brass Ensemble
  • Fanfare Teams
  • Marching Band
  • Show Band

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "The Band of The Royal Armoured Corps - British Army Website". 12 September 2017. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Bad Ischl 22-24 June 2014 - British Army Website". 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Herford parade - British Army Website". 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  4. ^ Falkland Islands 2014
  5. ^ "Falkland Islands 2014 - British Army Website". 6 February 2017. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Afghanistan 2014 - British Army Website". 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  7. ^ Band Celebrates Liberation Day
  8. ^ "The band are currently on their way back to the UK following yesterday's very successful performance in Berlin to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Berlin airlift". Facebook. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Forthcoming Events". Friends of The Museum of Army Music. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  10. ^ "Bands of the Corps". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  11. ^ a b "British Army Band Catterick". Facebook. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Contact us - Band of the Royal Armoured Corps". 15 September 2017. Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
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