Ceremoonial military musican band.
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Ceremoonial military musican band.
The Royal Artillery Mounted Band is a ceremonial military band that belongs to the British Army's Royal Regiment of Artillery. As the name suggests, this band is unique in that its musicians are mounted on horses. The band's primary role is to provide musical support for ceremonial events, parades, and state occasions.
The Royal Artillery Mounted Band is renowned for its distinctive red uniforms and bearskin caps, which are similar to those worn by the Foot Guards of the British Army. The musicians are highly skilled and undergo specialized training to perform while mounted on horseback. They play a variety of musical instruments, including brass, woodwind, and percussion.
This mounted band is often seen accompanying the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, which is responsible for firing ceremonial salutes with its field guns. The Royal Artillery Mounted Band adds a sense of grandeur and tradition to the King's Troop's displays and contributes to the overall spectacle of ceremonial occasions.
The band performs a wide range of musical selections, including traditional military marches, fanfares, and popular tunes. Their performances enhance the pomp and pageantry of events such as Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Trooping the Colour, and state visits.
Founder
E.F.A. "Military" series.
Date
1915.
Culture
United Kingdom.
Classification
Postcard.