Sage Gateshead |
Newcastle Millennium Bridge |
Massed Bands of the Royal Marines in concert at the Sage Gateshead Saturday 30th Novemeber.
Royal Marines Massed Bands |
The Royal Marines Band Service provides musical and ceremonial support to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. As well as providing military bands, they can provide a range of activities from a small ensemble to a full orchestra. In addition to their rendering of military tunes, thier repertoire includes modern and popular music.
The Royal Marine Corps of Drum consists of military side drummers, buglers and fanfare trumpeters.
The musicians and bandsmen have an operational role providing medical support to the Royal Navy on board a casualty receiving facility or supporting 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines.
The concert at the Sage consisted of an orchestra drawn from three Royal Marines Bands, Corps of Drums, RM fanfare trumpeters and vocalists. The concert also featured participants from the 'Music is Magic' Project which helps people with learning disabilities.
Royal Marine Orchestra and Drummers |
Royal Marines Corps of Drums |
Royal Marine Fanfare Trumpeters |
Royal Marine Orchestra and Singers |
Royal Marines Band Concert Finale |