Royal Canadian Artillery Band and The Band of the Irish Guards - Changing the Guard

Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace on Sunday 17th October saw The Royal Canadian Artillery leading The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from St James' Palace back to Wellington Barracks forming the 'Old Guard' and the The Band of the Irish Guards leading Njimegan Company Grenadier Guards who formed the 'New Guard'.
The musical programme and relevant timetsmaps are below:
Royal Canadian Artillery Band:
00:19 Great Little Army
02:18 Wellington March
04:54 The Voice of the Guns
The Band of the Irish Guards:
05:36 Birdcage Walk
06:14 Washington Grays
Royal Canadian Artillery Band:
09:41 Rolling Thunder (Trombone feature)
The Band of the Irish Guards:
11:45 Seasons of Love from the musical Rent
The Royal Canadian Artillery Band
13:36 Hockey Night in Canada
16:06 Northwest Passage
18:52 Duchess of Kent*
20:08 Army of the Nile
The Band of the Irish Guards:
21:36 Star of Erin
23:11 The Contemptibles
26:08 Red Man's March
29:13 The Band of the Irish Guards marching back into Wellington Barracks
The Band of the Irish Guards were under the direction of their Director of Music Captain Skipper. The Royal Canadian Artillery Band were under the direction of their Commanding Officer Captain Bain. Fortunately Military Bands Everywhere has been able to complete an interview with Captain Bain regarding his time leading the band and what it has been like to take part in the changing of the guard as a guest musical ensemble from the commonwealth so keep an eye out for that in the next few weeks on our website!
*I do apologise for the uncontrolable wind noise during the slow march out of the gates of Buckingham Palace by The Royal Canadian Artillery Band.
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