Band of the Welsh Guards

🇬🇧Landmark Collaboration in Military Music🎷

Recently, LCpl Bouchard took part in the inaugural performances of a newly formed Inter-Service Saxophone Quartet, bringing together musicians from RAF Music and the Bands of the Household Division.

Performing two concerts at Charlton House and Regent Hall, the quartet presented an advanced programme featuring works by David Maslanka, Thierry Escaich, Jan Morthenson and Camille Saint-Saëns.

These concerts marked the ensemble's first public performances and represented one of the first collaborative chamber music projects of its kind between different branches of the UK Armed Forces, organised by LSgt Boyd from the Band of the Scots Guards. The initiative showcased not only exceptional musicianship but also the strength of cooperation and shared excellence across military music. We congratulate LCpl Bouchard and all the musicians involved on a successful and historic musical partnership.

Photos - LSgt Chau

🐎 Keeping Pace with the Ponies 💂🏻‍♀️

The band has been busy today providing musical entertainment for the crowds at the Guards Polo Club, supporting the final of the annual Cartier Queen’s Cup.

We would like to say well done to all who played today, and a special congratulations to the winners Balanz Capital 🎉🍾

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Leading By Example🏃

One of our Physical Training Instructors, LCpl Boyd, recently undertook two challenges in the space of 4 weeks in honour of members of the band and their families who have been affected by cancer and the hospices that they have been supported by.

The first challenge was a marathon wearing a 10kg weighted vest which he completed in 03:49.34. The second challenge, in the middle of the recent heatwave, saw him run 100km from London to Brighton, coming 91st out of over 2,000 entrants.

Through these challenges, LCpl Boyd has raised over £3,000 for two hospice charities.
Members of the trumpet section supported him through his events, reflecting the camaraderie and team spirit that embodies the Band of the Welsh Guards.