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About the Band

An abstract view of the Royal Engineers Band performing at an event in Vienna 2006.

The Band is located at Chatham in Kent, close to London and with easy access to Europe if required.  The Band is available for support to all types of event both military and civilian.  Please see below for further information.

 

 

 

 

The Band can supply:

  • Marching band - An immaculate marching band adding colour and spectacle to any event. The full marching band appears at international tattoos, major sporting events, county shows and cabarets.  The Band has appeared as an advertising feature at several product launches. It also provides that extra touch to any grand opening bringing traditional pageantry with a modern approach, our repertoire can indeed be tailor-made to suit the occasion.
  • Concert band - The concert band has performed worldwide with its diverse repertoire suiting all tastes. A versatile band with many fine soloists, this concert combination can perform in many styles both formal and informal - but always entertaining. A guarantee of excellence and panache!
  • Brass groups - With a combination ranging from 4 to 10 players. Music can be played to suit a wide variety of occasions including concert programmes and ambient music appropriate for weddings, church services and the like.
  • Wind groups - A wide-ranging and versatile repertoire is available from this musical combination of flute, oboe, french horn, clarinet and bassoon.
  • Stella a Trois - This piano, electric bass and drums combination has a well-rehearsed set of light music - ideal where a relaxed background ambience is required.
  • Funky Monkeys- The newest group formed from members of the Royal Engineers Band and the most popular group sought after particularly for weddings and parties.  This group will keep you on the dance floor all night!
  • Big Band - With 5 saxophones, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones and a rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar and drums) the 16-piece Big Band is a most impressive spectacle. Performing all the jazz and swing classics and providing the best in dance music for your particular event. The Band has a large library of Big Band arrangements and the playlist can be tailored to the needs of the event.
  • Dixie band - Consisting of clarinet, tenor saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba and drum kit this group provides a refreshingly different jazz style to any occasion.
  • Fanfares - Visually and aurally stunning, the fanfare team is a must for any grand opening. The team have performed at many major events including the openings of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at Dartford and the Channel Tunnel. They have also appeared in productions of Aida.
  • Cabaret - The 21-piece cabaret marching band is the ideal after-dinner entertainment for your event. This smaller, more versatile combination of the marching band can perform in a small area and still bring the spectacle of a marching band to your guests. With an adaptable repertoire, tailor-made to your event, and entertaining soloists this combination is very much in demand at hotel ballrooms in London and around the country.
  • Orchestra - The Band can provide a stylish and impressive touch to your event performing as a Salon Orchestra with a variable repertoire which can reflect a theme of your particular choice.