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{{Short description|One of the five bands in the British Foot Guards}}
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The band is based at [[Wellington Barracks, London|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.
The band is based at [[Wellington Barracks, London|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.

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==Regimental Marches==
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The Regimental Quick [[March (music)|March]] is ''[[Hielan' Laddie]]''. The Regimental Slow March is ''[[The Garb of Old Gaul]]''.


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Scots Guards Badge.jpg|thumb|Regimental badge of the [[Scots Guards]]]]
[[File:Scots Guards Badge.jpg|thumb|Regimental badge of the [[Scots Guards]]]]
[[File:US Army 51770 Pipes and Drums Scots Guards.jpg|thumb|Drum major Sgt. Martin Godsman in 2009.]]
[[File:US Army 51770 Pipes and Drums Scots Guards.jpg|thumb|Drum major Sgt. Martin Godsman in 2009.]]
The '''Scots Guards''' is a regiment that was formed by [[Charles I of England|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.<ref name=household>{{cite web|url=https://www.householddivision.org.uk/bands|title=Bands|publisher=Household Division|accessdate=29 March 2020}}</ref>
The Scots Guards is a regiment that was formed by [[Charles I of England|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.<ref name=household>{{cite web|url=https://www.householddivision.org.uk/bands|title=Bands|publisher=Household Division|accessdate=29 March 2020}}</ref>


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.<ref name=household/>
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.<ref name=household/>
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During the [[First World War]] it entertained troops at [[Ypres]] and the [[Somme (department)|Somme]] in 1916.<ref name=household/> During the [[Second World War]] it was entertaining troops on the home front. This was sometimes through the medium of wireless, an example being 18 March 1942, when at 1 am, band members reported for a [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] Overseas Broadcast at the Paris Cinema. Musicians also found themselves on Fire Watch duties based at Egerton House, [[Buckingham Gate]].<ref name=times>{{cite web|url=https://www.themilitarytimes.co.uk/uncategorised/london-remembrance-parade-programme-of-music-its-meaning-participating-military-bands-i|title=London Remembrance Parade: Programme of Music – Its Meaning – Participating Military Bands Information|publisher=Military Times|date=12 November 2017|accessdate=29 March 2020}}</ref>
During the [[First World War]] it entertained troops at [[Ypres]] and the [[Somme (department)|Somme]] in 1916.<ref name=household/> During the [[Second World War]] it was entertaining troops on the home front. This was sometimes through the medium of wireless, an example being 18 March 1942, when at 1 am, band members reported for a [[British Broadcasting Corporation|BBC]] Overseas Broadcast at the Paris Cinema. Musicians also found themselves on Fire Watch duties based at Egerton House, [[Buckingham Gate]].<ref name=times>{{cite web|url=https://www.themilitarytimes.co.uk/uncategorised/london-remembrance-parade-programme-of-music-its-meaning-participating-military-bands-i|title=London Remembrance Parade: Programme of Music – Its Meaning – Participating Military Bands Information|publisher=Military Times|date=12 November 2017|accessdate=29 March 2020}}</ref>


The Scots Guards was the only [[Foot Guards]] Band to be deployed on active service during the [[Gulf War]] in 1990 (with three of their colleagues from the Irish Guards Band). Many different aspects of hospital duties attached to the various departments of 33 General Hospital based in [[Al Jubail]], [[Saudi Arabia]] were involved in their work there. In 1992, the Colonel of the Regiment, [[Prince Edward, Duke of Kent|The Duke of Kent]] presented Gulf War Medals to Band members.
The Scots Guards was the only [[Foot Guards]] Band to be deployed on active service during the [[Gulf War]] in 1990 (with three of their colleagues from the Irish Guards Band). Many different aspects of hospital duties attached to the various departments of 33 General Hospital based in [[Al Jubail]], [[Saudi Arabia]] were involved in their work there. In 1992, the Colonel of the Regiment, [[Prince Edward, Duke of Kent|The Duke of Kent]] presented Gulf War Medals to Band members.<ref name=times/>


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==Regimental Marches==
The Band played at the handover ceremony in Hong Kong in 1997 and completed an extensive 10-week tour of the United States and Canada in early 1998. In February and March 2000, the Band performed at concerts in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], [[Melbourne]], Sydney and [[Brisbane]], in Australia, before travelling on to [[Wellington]], in New Zealand to take part in the first performance of the [[Edinburgh Tattoo]] abroad.
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The Regimental Quick [[March (music)|March]] is ''[[Hielan' Laddie]]''. The Regimental Slow March is ''[[The Garb of Old Gaul]]''.

The Band visited Brisbane again in October 2000 to participate in the Brisbane Festival 2000 international [[Military tattoo]].

The Band currently has 49 members, one of whose father served with the Band in the 1970s.


== Ensembles ==
== Ensembles ==
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* Jazz [[musical ensemble|Ensemble]]
* Jazz [[musical ensemble|Ensemble]]


== Events ==
== Functions ==
[[File:Band of The Scots Guards leaves Victoria Barracks - geograph.org.uk - 1512212.jpg|thumb|The band outside [[Victoria Barracks, Windsor]].]]
[[File:Band of The Scots Guards leaves Victoria Barracks - geograph.org.uk - 1512212.jpg|thumb|The band outside [[Victoria Barracks, Windsor]].]]
The Band of the Scots Guards plays for events of state. Some of the occasions that are most famous are listed below, although this is not a comprehensive list:
The Band of the Scots Guards plays for events of state as part of the [[Bands of the Household Division (United Kingdom)| Massed Bands of the Household Division]]. Some of the occasions that are most famous are listed below, although this is not a comprehensive list:


* [[Guard Mounting|Changing of the Guard]]
* [[Guard Mounting|Changing of the Guard]]
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The band also performs at other non-military events.
The band also performs at other non-military events.

==Key personnel==
*Director of Music: Major Mark Aldridge
*Bandmaster: Warrant Officer Class 2 Joe Barrett
*Band Sergeant Major: Warrant Officer Class 2 Tony Furzey


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23954.aspx Home of Scots Guards Band]
* [http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23954.aspx Home of Scots Guards Band]
* [http://military-bands.co.uk/scots_guards.html Band History]
* [http://military-bands.co.uk/scots_guards.html Band History]

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[[Category:Scots Guards]]
[[Category:Scots Guards]]
[[Category:British ceremonial units]]
[[Category:British military bands]]
[[Category:Corps of Army Music]]
[[Category:Royal Corps of Army Music]]
[[Category:1642 establishments in England]]
[[Category:1642 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Scottish ceremonial units]]
[[Category:Scottish ceremonial units]]

Latest revision as of 14:36, 20 July 2024

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

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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 First World War it entertained troops at Ypres and the Somme in 1916.[1] During the Second World War it was entertaining troops on the home front. This was sometimes through the medium of wireless, an example being 18 March 1942, when at 1 am, band members reported for a 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 Foot Guards Band to be deployed on active service during the Gulf War in 1990 (with three of their colleagues from the Irish Guards Band). Many different aspects of hospital duties attached to the various departments of 33 General Hospital based in 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

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

Ensembles

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

Functions

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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

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References

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  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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