The Central Band will be joined for the first time by Winchester Military Wives Choir for a spectacular summer concert in Chichester on 3 June. The programme will feature well known favourites, marches, instrumental solos and David Cole’s spectacular arrangement of James Bond movie themes. The Military Wives’ will include performances of now famous ‘Wherever […]
The Central Band will be back to perform a celebration of music through the ages saluting the great city of London. There will be music from the Royal Fireworks by Handel, Trumpet Tune by Purcell and Walton’s Crown Imperial from the Coronation of HM The Queen, as well as more recent pieces from the West […]
To mark St George’s Day what better place to be than back in this beautiful central London church (Handel’s church when in London)? Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a few glasses of wine and nibbles in the church before the concert and then listen to music from the choir of St George’s as well […]
The Central Band of the Royal British Legion presented the Legion with a cheque for £6,300 at the recent concerts at Windsor Castle at the beginning of June. The sum was presented by The Central Band’s Director of Music, David Cole MVO, to the Legion’s National Chairman, Terry Whittles. The sum was collected at the […]
Two nights of uplifting summer concerts by The Legion’s own Central Band, in the spectacular and historic surroundings of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, have raised over £30,000 for the Royal British Legion. The concerts on the evenings of 1 and 2 June, were kindly sponsored by Sir Donald Gosling and featured a wide […]
Christmas concert for St John The Evangelist, Upper Norwood – mince pies and mulled wine, all welcome!
The Central Band of The Royal British Legion appeared before a packed and appreciative crowd at Southwark Cathedral on Friday 3 October. The concert was entitled ‘Magnificent Musicals’ and featured arrangements from Oklahoma, Cole Porter, Gershwin and concluded with David Cole’s own arrangement of Phantom of The Opera. Here’s Jack Foley with the Central Band […]
The fanfare trumpet team of the Central Band were once again honoured to be invited to perform in the prestigious Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. The Royal British Legion’s annual Festival commemorates and honours all those who have lost their lives in conflict and is both a moving and emotional occasion. The […]
The Central Band of the Royal British Legion enjoyed playing at the Old Brewery Chiswell Street in the City on Friday for a St George’s lunch with speakers Mike Gatting and Will Greenwood. The funniest person was the MC (who was he?) whose intro did raise a laugh! Next gig is Epsom Playhouse, Sunday 29 […]
The choir of Our Lady Queen of Heaven School, Wimbledon will join the Central Band for a concert at Epsom Playhouse on Sunday 29 April 2012 at 3pm. The concert will have a Jubilee theme.
* Profile of the Week*
We head North for this week's featured member.
Lorna identifies herself as a Northerner, having spent many years there, through heritage, experience and preference!!
She has been a flute player for 30 years, but has dabbled in saxophone, clarinet and piano. She only formally studied music up to A level standard, and then sat back to enjoy her playing with various ensembles.
She became a member of the band to meet like-minded people, and to meet fellow musicians to share her hobby with. It obviously paid off, as Lorna met her husband deep in the back of the brass section and hasn't looked back since. Seeing as though two of our own were to be joined in matrimony, it was our pleasure to be invited to play for their wedding! A wonderful day!!
Lorna has enjoyed a plethora of pieces with the band, most notably the many marches by Sousa, or Musical selections we perform regularly.
Apart from proudly wearing the uniform of the Central Band, a little known fact is the Lorna used to dress as a Cow-Girl for work... We won't ask what for!!
Central Band to be joined by Winchester Military Wives Choir in ChichesterApril 13, 2017 - 10:54 am
‘London Pride’ – The Central Band of The Royal British Legion, Southwark Cathedral – Saturday 14th OctoberMarch 26, 2017 - 8:59 am
St George’s Day Concert – St George’s Hanover Square – Wednesday 26th AprilMarch 26, 2017 - 8:57 am
Central Band Presents Cheque for £6,300 to National ChairmanJune 14, 2016 - 12:02 pm