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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Edinburgh Tattoo 2010 (4945634149).jpg|thumb|The band during the [[Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo]] in 2010.]] | [[File:Edinburgh Tattoo 2010 (4945634149).jpg|thumb|The band during the [[Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo]] in 2010.]] | ||
The band was raised in November 1859 as part the [[Sirmoor Rifle Regiment]], originally consisting of 16 Bandsmen and one with the rank of ''[[Naik (military rank)|Naik]]'' who served as bandmaster. Certain changes in 1886 (such as the raising of a new 2nd [[Battalion]]) allowed for an expansion of the existing band. The two bands often cooperated with each other in both of their musical and operational duties (bandsmen also served as [[Combat search and rescue|stretcher bearers]] and [[Combat medic|medical personnel]] on the battlefield). The army sanctioned the training of a new band in 1949, with 56 [[Army recruit|recruit]]s beginning their army service. Within a year of that decision, a brigade staff band was established, leaving the unit with two separate [[military bands]]. At the time, ''[[ad hoc]]'' instruction and education was given by British bandmasters and acclaimed musicians of working for the army, which would end in May 1951. The two bands routine continued for over a decade until the two bands were amalgamated because of financial considerations. Although they served as a combined band, the two bands remained separately in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Hong Kong]] to support their respective battalions in the 70s and 80s, until the 2nd Battalion initiated their withdraw from the region in 1994. | The band was raised in November 1859 as part the [[Sirmoor Rifle Regiment]], originally consisting of 16 Bandsmen and one with the rank of ''[[Naik (military rank)|Naik]]'' who served as bandmaster. Certain changes in 1886 (such as the raising of a new 2nd [[Battalion]]) allowed for an expansion of the existing band. The two bands often cooperated with each other in both of their musical and operational duties (bandsmen also served as [[Combat search and rescue|stretcher bearers]] and [[Combat medic|medical personnel]] on the battlefield). The army sanctioned the training of a new band in 1949, with 56 [[Army recruit|recruit]]s beginning their army service. Within a year of that decision, a brigade staff band was established, leaving the unit with two separate [[military bands]]. At the time, ''[[ad hoc]]'' instruction and education was given by British bandmasters and acclaimed musicians of working for the army, which would end in May 1951. The two bands routine continued for over a decade until the two bands were amalgamated because of financial considerations. Although they served as a combined band, the two bands remained separately in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Hong Kong]] to support their respective battalions in the 70s and 80s, until the 2nd Battalion initiated their withdraw from the region in 1994.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas|url=https://www.gurkhabde.com/the-band-of-the-brigade-of-gurkhas/|publisher=[[Brigade of Gurkhas]]|accessdate=March 30, 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Pipe band== | ==Pipe band== | ||
The 1st and 2nd Battalions, [[Royal Gurkha Rifles]] currently maintain [[pipe bands]] as part of the band | The 1st and 2nd Battalions, [[Royal Gurkha Rifles]] currently maintain [[pipe bands]] as part of the band. | ||
The [[Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment]] also maintains a pipes and drums. | The [[Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment]] also maintains a pipes and drums.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gurkhabde.com/gurkha-staff-and-personnel-support-annual-briefing-day-and-dinner-night-2017/|title=Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support Annual Briefing Day and Dinner Night 2017|publisher=The Gurkha Brigade Association|date=4 December 2017|accessdate=2 March 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Sounding Retreat== | ==Sounding Retreat== | ||
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[[File:Director of Music, Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas.jpg|thumb|The Director of Music of the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas.]] | [[File:Director of Music, Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas.jpg|thumb|The Director of Music of the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas.]] | ||
*At the dedication ceremony to a [[Francis Tuker]] memorial tablet at [[Brighton College]], the band performed a [[Beating Retreat]] ceremony on the school's playing field. | *At the dedication ceremony to a [[Francis Tuker]] memorial tablet at [[Brighton College]], the band performed a [[Beating Retreat]] ceremony on the school's playing field. | ||
* The band performs at the 2009 [[Royal Bath and West Show]]. | * The band performs at the 2009 [[Royal Bath and West Show]].<ref name="2009 RBWS">{{cite web|url=http://www.bathandwest.com/royal-bath-west-2009/2/cGFjaWQ9Mzg4NyZuaWQ9MTc5|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707214234/http://www.bathandwest.com/royal-bath-west-2009/2/cGFjaWQ9Mzg4NyZuaWQ9MTc5|archivedate=2011-07-07|title=The Royal Bath & West Show 2009|date=June 8, 2009|publisher=Royal Bath & West Show|accessdate=March 27, 2019}}</ref> | ||
* The band performs at the pre-game of the [[2015 FA Cup Final]] at [[Wembley Stadium]] in [[London]]. | * The band performs at the pre-game of the [[2015 FA Cup Final]] at [[Wembley Stadium]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of the Songs of Praise FA Cup Fans choir competition announced|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/winners-of-the-songs-of-praise-fa-cup-fans-choir-competition-announced|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 30, 2019}}</ref> | ||
* Took part in the changing of the [[Queen's Guard]] at [[Buckingham Palace]] in May 2015. | * Took part in the changing of the [[Queen's Guard]] at [[Buckingham Palace]] in May 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Historic Changing of the Guards for Gurkha 200|url=https://www.gurkhabde.com/historic-changing-of-the-guards-for-gurkha-200/|publisher=[[Brigade of Gurkhas]]|accessdate=March 30, 2019}}</ref> | ||
* The band provide ceremonial entertainment during the Royal Norfolk Show in 2014. | * The band provide ceremonial entertainment during the Royal Norfolk Show in 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Royal Norfolk Show 2014|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p021nxdp/p021nyg1|publisher=BBC|accessdate=March 30, 2019}}</ref> | ||
* The band, alongside members of the entire brigade, took part in a visits to [[Nepal]] as part of brigade's 200th anniversary celebrations in 2015. During the visit, the band performed for schoolchildren at [[The British School, Kathmandu]]. | * The band, alongside members of the entire brigade, took part in a visits to [[Nepal]] as part of brigade's 200th anniversary celebrations in 2015. During the visit, the band performed for schoolchildren at [[The British School, Kathmandu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tbskathmandu.org/news-and-calendar/school-news/the-band-of-the-brigade-of-gurkhas/ |title=The Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas &#124; School news &#124; TBS News and Calendar &#124; The British School Kathmandu |publisher=Tbskathmandu.org |date= |accessdate=2020-03-29 |archive-date=August 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815071956/https://www.tbskathmandu.org/news-and-calendar/school-news/the-band-of-the-brigade-of-gurkhas/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
* A 200th anniversary pageant in June 2015 was held at the [[Royal Hospital Chelsea]] in [[London]], which featured the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas. | * A 200th anniversary pageant in June 2015 was held at the [[Royal Hospital Chelsea]] in [[London]], which featured the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33051576 |title=Gurkhas: London pageant marks 200th anniversary - BBC News |work=BBC News |date= June 9, 2015|accessdate=2020-03-29}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas is a British military band based at Shorncliffe. It supports the British Army and the Brigade of Gurkhas in ceremonial settings, pass off parades, concerts and many other musical support tasks. It is a directly reporting unit of Regional Bands HQ (RBANDS) under London District, which sponsors the promotion of British military music. It is one of two 'Light Pace' regular wind bands in the British Army. (the other being the Band and Bugles of The Rifles). The band has travelled extensively since its inception, travelling more recently to The Falkland Islands, Australia, Brunei, Canada, France, Germany, Nepal, Belgium. Today, musicians from Nepal are chosen during their Gurkha military training. Their musical instruction commences first under Director of Music (DOM) and then under supervision of the Royal Military School of Music.
History
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The band was raised in November 1859 as part the Sirmoor Rifle Regiment, originally consisting of 16 Bandsmen and one with the rank of Naik who served as bandmaster. Certain changes in 1886 (such as the raising of a new 2nd Battalion) allowed for an expansion of the existing band. The two bands often cooperated with each other in both of their musical and operational duties (bandsmen also served as stretcher bearers and medical personnel on the battlefield). The army sanctioned the training of a new band in 1949, with 56 recruits beginning their army service. Within a year of that decision, a brigade staff band was established, leaving the unit with two separate military bands. At the time, ad hoc instruction and education was given by British bandmasters and acclaimed musicians of working for the army, which would end in May 1951. The two bands routine continued for over a decade until the two bands were amalgamated because of financial considerations. Although they served as a combined band, the two bands remained separately in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong to support their respective battalions in the 70s and 80s, until the 2nd Battalion initiated their withdraw from the region in 1994.<ref>"The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas". Brigade of Gurkhas. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>
Pipe band
The 1st and 2nd Battalions, Royal Gurkha Rifles currently maintain pipe bands as part of the band.
The Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment also maintains a pipes and drums.<ref>"Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support Annual Briefing Day and Dinner Night 2017". The Gurkha Brigade Association. December 4, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2021.</ref>
Sounding Retreat
Sounding Retreat is a variant of the traditional Beating Retreat done by Massed Bands of the Household Division. Today, the ceremony is almost exclusively performed by Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, alongside their counterparts in the former Massed Bands of the Light Division. Aside from the band, the Band and Bugles of The Rifles and the Light Division Buglers Association have performed the Sounding Retreat on Horse Guards Parade on 31 May since 1993.
Other events
- At the dedication ceremony to a Francis Tuker memorial tablet at Brighton College, the band performed a Beating Retreat ceremony on the school's playing field.
- The band performs at the 2009 Royal Bath and West Show.<ref name="2009 RBWS">"The Royal Bath & West Show 2009". Royal Bath & West Show. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2019.</ref>
- The band performs at the pre-game of the 2015 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium in London.<ref>"Winners of the Songs of Praise FA Cup Fans choir competition announced". BBC. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>
- Took part in the changing of the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace in May 2015.<ref>"Historic Changing of the Guards for Gurkha 200". Brigade of Gurkhas. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>
- The band provide ceremonial entertainment during the Royal Norfolk Show in 2014.<ref>"The Royal Norfolk Show 2014". BBC. Retrieved March 30, 2019.</ref>
- The band, alongside members of the entire brigade, took part in a visits to Nepal as part of brigade's 200th anniversary celebrations in 2015. During the visit, the band performed for schoolchildren at The British School, Kathmandu.<ref>"The Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas | School news | TBS News and Calendar | The British School Kathmandu". Tbskathmandu.org. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.</ref>
- A 200th anniversary pageant in June 2015 was held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, which featured the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas.<ref>"Gurkhas: London pageant marks 200th anniversary - BBC News". BBC News. June 9, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2020.</ref>
See also
- India related
- Beating retreat in India
- Deshon Ka Sartaj Bharat
- Indian military bands
- Indian Army Chief's Band
- Military Music Wing
- Music of India
- President's Bodyguard
- Tri-Services Guard of Honour (India)
- Samman Guard
- Other related