Voice of the Guns
The Strings of 'Voice of the Guns'
The Voice of the Guns is the new Rock Orchestra of the Royal Artillery. The group is product of the 2008 'Music of the Night' festival in Plymouth, subsequently taking centre stage at the Corps of Army Music flagship contemporary autumn outdoor music festival 'Rhythm Force' which is held annually at Kneller Hall.
The ensemble is unique in Army music in that the string capability of the orchestra is added to the mix creating a contemporary soul and R&B orchestra, with front-line horns, guitars and vocals. Voice of the Guns, like all Royal Artillery ensembles, is employed to provide musical support to the Regiment and the wider Army.
Its contemporary format and sound enable it to offer music for evening functions especially for after dinner entertainment and unit parties. Importantly the ensemble is able to provide 'morale boosting' shows at both home and abroad to British troops.