The Band of The Blues and Royals are always looking for talented musicians. We always welcome musicians who wish to visit us to find out more about our unique musical role. 

On a visit to the band you will meet the Director of music and Bandmaster who will be able to answer any questions you may have about the role of an army musician.

If you are a wood wind, brass  or percussion player, you will have the opportunity to experience a rehearsal with the full Band. Dont despair if you play the Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass or Piano as the band of  has a small orchestra. This is used to provide music for many state occasions and banquets through out the year.  

As a visiting string player or pianist you will be able to take part in a rehearsal with the orchestra.

We also have a pop band called 'Blue Juice'. It performs regularly at many functions both military and civillian. So if you are a vocalist or a guitarist there may also be a place for you in the Band or the Corps of Army Music. If you scrole down this page you can see a picture of the pop band in concert.

 The employment opportunities for a full time performance career in the music industry are very hard to find and secure:

Obstacles for civilian musicians/ students:

• Funding for courses
• Funding for professional tuition
• Time to practice
• Regular or salaried work

What a career in Army music can offer:

• Bursary scheme for students enrolled on performance based courses in both further and higher education
• A structured career with employment potential to 55 years of age
• The opportunity to gain diplomas and degrees, subsidised by the Army
• To play alongside some of the world's best musicians, in 1 of 22 Regular Army bands, based throughout the United Kingdom
• Extensive travel opportunities with the chance to play in some of the worlds greatest concert venues and arenas
• The chance to perform in a variety of musical ensembles playing varied musical genres
• The opportunity to participate in a wide range of sporting and adventurous training activities
• Free medical and dental care
• A full time salaried and pensionable career, as a professional musician

The Corps of Army Music is able to offer careers to instrumentalists, including:

• Brass
• Woodwind
• Percussion
• Piano/keyboards
• Strings
• lead/ bass guitars
• Vocals

A career in Army music will offer you the opportunity to play in:.

• Marching band
• Symphonic wind band
• Brass & woodwind quintets
• Saxophone quartets
• Big Band
• Rock and pop bands
• Jazz/ Dixie bands
• Ceilidh bands (selected bands)
• Choirs
• Fanfare trumpet teams
• Mounted bands (Household Cavalry Bands only)
• String groups (selected bands)
• Full orchestras (selected bands)

Providing musical support to:

• State and Ceremonial occasions
• Military Tattoos around the world
• Famous concert venues both home and abroad
• Concerts, carnivals, parties, recruiting events and all manner of musical activities in local areas, around the United Kingdom, overseas and to our troops on operations

The best way to do this is to contact the Bandmaster and enquire about visiting the band on one of our 'Insight' weeks. You need to be aged 14 years and over and approximately grade 5 standard or over.

The courses are run by all the bands throughout the year and will give you a real insight into what it is like to be a musician within the Army. The course will include; musical rehearsals, possibly attending band engagements, military training and just an everyday look at the life of an Army musician.

If you would like to receive further information about a career as an Army musician, enquire about an 'Insight Course' or to receive an information pack, please contact us:

Telephone:  01753 755 209

Email:  richcregan@blueyonder.co.uk