Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band

On Thursday evening, The HAC Band were on parade at Armoury House for the Active Officers’ Dinner, under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Halliday, RCAM who led the band for the evening.

As the guests watched on, HAC Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Cobb observed the band Beating Retreat and performing the Sunset Ceremony.

The HAC Salon Orchestra continued to support, playing throughout the evening, providing a musical backdrop to the dinner before delivering an entertaining performance of 'Post Horn Gallop' for the guests.

Images: Musn Patel

The HAC String Ensemble, led by LCpl Stringer, had the pleasure of performing for guests at the King John’s Dinner, held at The Guildhall in London. The event honoured those who work alongside Dominic Reid, the long-serving and highly respected Pageantmaster of the Lord Mayor’s Show, a position he has held since 1992.

We are pleased to welcome flute and piccolo player, Musn Jayshiv Patel to The HAC Band.

Musn Patel grew up in Harrow in a musical family, beginning keyboard lessons with his father from a young age. He was first introduced to the fife at primary school, before progressing onto the flute which later became his primary instrument. He completed his Grade 8 during secondary school, where he also enjoyed playing in the Brent Concert Band.

Jayshiv has recently completed an MEng in Mathematics and Computer Science at Imperial College London, where he played first flute in the Imperial College Wind Band, performing in a variety of concerts and ensembles throughout university.

Eager to continue pursuing his passion for music in his spare time, Jayshiv has joined The HAC Band and is looking forward to many exciting opportunities to perform with them.

Welcome Musn Patel!

The HAC Band was proud to support this years St George’s Day Dinner at Armoury House on 23rd April, one of The Honourable Artillery Company's most distinguished and eagerly anticipated occasions.

The HAC Salon Orchestra provided an elegant musical backdrop to the dinner, which brought together fine dining and a celebration of tradition. In America’s 250th year, The HAC was honoured to host the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Mr Warren Stephens, who attended with his wife, Harriet. Mr Stephens delivered a speech to the distinguished guests, which was a highlight of the evening.

Following the formal proceedings, the Cabaret Band brought the evening to life with a vibrant programme of patriotic music, rounding off the celebrations in true festive spirit.

🎶 Dances, Dreams & Gaelic Echoes 🎶

Join us for a beautiful lunchtime concert celebrating the rich sounds of flute ensemble music, performed by the talented musicians of the Flutes of the Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band and The Band of The Royal Yeomanry.

📍 The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel
📅 Tuesday 31st March
⏰ 13:10 – 14:00

Featuring works by Boismortier, Reicha, Zemplini, Yagisawa, Wood, and McMichael, this programme promises a captivating mix of elegance, energy, and Celtic-inspired melodies.

Take a break from your day and enjoy an hour of uplifting live music in a stunning setting. All are welcome!

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Congratulations to Musn Hannah Griffin who has successfully passed the Career Employment Qualification Level 2 (CEQ2) with a Distinction.

The CEQ is a formal military qualification that assesses a musician’s professional performance standard through a solo recital, programme notes, viva voce, and quick study (sight-reading) exercise.

Highlights of her programme included Gershwin’s Three Preludes, Philip Sparke’s Concerto for Trumpet or Cornet, and Glazunov’s Albumblatt, each demonstrating a range of stylistic awareness and technical control.

Reflecting on her programme, Hannah said: “I really enjoyed the analysis of the Gershwin, and it was exciting to explore the jazz styles. It was also fun to explore Philip Sparke’s solo repertoire as I’ve played a lot of his concert band and brass band music. It was a good technical challenge, especially the Glazunov, and I’m already picking out repertoire for my CEQ1.”

Congratulations to Musn Griffin on this excellent achievement!

If you are interested in life as an Army Reserve Musician, contact The HAC Band PSI to find out more: [email protected]
The HAC Band are actively recruiting Clarinet players.

Image: LSgt Wild

Earlier this week, The HAC Band provided ceremonial support for the Passing Out Parade for the latest intake of HAC soldiers, who have now successfully completed their Phase 2 training.

Watched by family and friends, the newly qualified soldiers paraded alongside regimental staff, marking and celebrating their achievements throughout the course.

A proud moment for The HAC Regiment, congratulations to all involved!

This month, The HAC Band took part in a training camp, offering a focused period of development to refine skills ahead of the busy season.

During the camp, the band were delighted to train alongside The RAF Honington Voluntary Band, sharing expertise throughout the sessions and participating in joint ensemble training.

The programme included dedicated repertoire development, alongside concentrated work on marching and drill, reinforcing musical excellence and standards on parade.

Images: LCpl Brown