Band of the Royal Anglian Regiment

Band of the Royal Anglian Regiment If you wish to book the band or enquire about joining the Army Reserve as a Musician, please contact us on 01733 358775 or email [email protected]

The first trace of a Band, paid for by public expense, within the Northamptonshire Regiment was recorded in 1798 where Thomas Hewitt of the 48th reported that "approval was given for six boys to be enlisted in the 48th for the band, and at the same time a German bandmaster was engaged", a normal procedure at this time. Military music continued in this Regiment throughout the amalgamation of the Co

unty Regiments to form the East Anglian Brigade between 1958-60 and then the Royal Anglian regiment on 1 September 1964. At this time the Territorial Army battalions of the former regiments were affiliated to the new Regiment and what had been the band of the 4th/5th Battalion of the Northamptonshire Regiment (TA) moved to Peterborough and became the Band of the 5th (volunteer) Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment. The Band of The Royal Anglian Regiment| A short history



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In 1986 the first women were recruited into the Band as WRAC TA attached to the Band wearing WRAC uniform. When the WRAC was subsumed into the Adjutant General's Corps the female members re-roled and an adapted uniform was devised by the Battalion command and Band leadership. This has now changed and all Band members now wear the same uniform. In 1996 the 5th Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment was re-roled as 158 (Royal Anglian) Tpt Regt RLC but the regimental Council elected to keep the Band, who were renamed Band of the Royal Anglian regiment (TA) following the amalgamation of the Regular Royal Anglian bands into the Bands of the Queen's Division. The Band is an Army Reserve band, and as such, all members are part-time volunteers. All members of the Band have their own full time civilian employment; for example, within our ranks we have several teachers, two magistrates, two chiropodists, government officers, a policeman, builders, electricians and even a gardening expert! The Band rehearses every Tuesday evening, two weekends a month and also undertakes engagements during the year for both civil and military organisations. The Band provides musical support for various charities and also much work is undertaken for the Regiment and its Association. The Band has a wide repertoire, ranging from jazz and march, to overture, dance to Disney and even the West End and Broadway. The Band has recently undertaken a long run of concerts in support of The Military Wives' Choir, gaining significant praise across the country.

Today the band played at the lovely St Mary’s Church in Old Hemel, Hemel Hempstead. The programme of stage and screen we...
23/05/2026

Today the band played at the lovely St Mary’s Church in Old Hemel, Hemel Hempstead. The programme of stage and screen went down really well. A great start to a scorchio of a bank holiday!

Tomorrow everyone! Come for a great programme of music of stage and screen music to start your bank holiday off in style...
22/05/2026

Tomorrow everyone! Come for a great programme of music of stage and screen music to start your bank holiday off in style!!

11/05/2026
Today the band joined forces with The Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in a freedom Parade of Peterborough. It...
10/05/2026

Today the band joined forces with The Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps in a freedom Parade of Peterborough. It was lovely to see a familiar face of our former colleague Corporal Hannah Illingworth who travelled down from Royal Signals (Northern) Band.

Getting to play with musicians from other reserve bands is another fantastic reason to join the army reserves- for more info get in touch!!

One of the best things about being a reservist musician is the flexibility it offers. Musician Georgina Norman who is a ...
16/04/2026

One of the best things about being a reservist musician is the flexibility it offers.

Musician Georgina Norman who is a teacher, can’t attend part of our annual camp this year as it is during term time. She was able to complete her Annual Continuous Training by joining another reserve band. It is a great way to meet new people, experience different ensembles and keep developing as a musician.

It’s just one of the many ways the Reserve service can fit around your life while still offering something unique!

Want to know more- get in touch!! 🎺

The Band of 150 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps
Lancashire Artillery Band
Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers
The Band of The Royal Yeomanry





Pictures courtesy of Jedrickson Villacarlos of the Royal Yeomanry Band and Georgie Norman

Today the band bid a sad farewell to clarinetist Corporal Tina Proudfoot after 27 years of service to the band. We wish ...
12/04/2026

Today the band bid a sad farewell to clarinetist Corporal Tina Proudfoot after 27 years of service to the band. We wish Tina well in her well earned retirement and thank you for your service!! Don’t be a stranger!! ❤️

01/04/2026

Following recent guidance, the band is trialling an update to rehearsal and performance dress regulations.
In line with enhanced safety and visibility requirements, all personnel will now wear high visibility vests over full dress uniform during all band activities.
This measure is intended to improve on-parade awareness during complex manoeuvres and keep the band safe. 🤭

16/01/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR 2026 🎉
✨ New year. New opportunity. ✨

🎶 Join the Army Reserve as a musician — NO basic training required! 🎶

Play woodwind, brass, or percussion?
Want to earn money alongside uni or in your spare time?

🎺 Join your local Reserve Band
Band of the Royal Anglian Regiment
📍 Based in Peterborough

What’s in it for you?
💰 Paid rehearsals & performances
🚗 Travel allowance to Peterborough
🎁 Tax-free annual bonus for 27 training days
⬆️ Bonus grows each year — £2,200+ after 5 years

👀 Sounds good?

🕢 Rehearsals
• Tuesdays – 7:30pm
• Alternate Sundays – 10am

✅ Simple application
• Online application + GP medical
• Assessment day (medical + basic fitness)
• Music audition + rehearsal sit-in
• Online training modules

📩 Interested?
DM us, comment below, or email [email protected]

✨ New year. New opportunity. Apply now. ✨













Good afternoon and happy new year!!! Just a message to you Pompadours that I have received on messenger- if you would li...
06/01/2026

Good afternoon and happy new year!!! Just a message to you Pompadours that I have received on messenger- if you would like the chaps number let me know and I will pass it on.

It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas 🎄! Tonight members of the band played some festive carols at the warrant Off...
29/11/2025

It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas 🎄! Tonight members of the band played some festive carols at the warrant Officer and Sergeants Mess at Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore- our first festive job of the season! 🎄🎺

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