The band was set up over 25 years ago with 5 side drums, bass, tenor, cymbals and 6 cavalry trumpets. It can now call on 12 side drums, bass, tenor, 3 cymbals 12 cavalry trumpets, 2 cornets, 2 valve trumpets, 1 saxaphone,10 bell lyres, and 2 flat bed bell lyres. Not that we put out bands of that size, the usual number is about 20 -25 cadets.
No musical ability is needed and the cadets are mainly taught by older cadets.

The band playing on the soundclip isn't our band but they do play this piece of music.

The band has been quite successful over the years and can proudly make the following 'claims to fame'

Appearing (albeit briefly) on Australian TV in the 80's when the band  took part in the Hallton Bottle Kicking Celebrations

Playing before Royalty (Princess Alexandra, Duke of Kent, and Prince Feisel of Jordan) and pop stars (Javine ) at RIAT

  

Invited to play at RIAT every year from 2000 to 2007

Winning the South & East Midlands Wing Band Championship the fanfare section, and the percusssion section.

Wining the Central & East Region Band Championships, and  Percussion Section.

 

  Wining the Corps Band Championships in 2003

 

 

 

  Playing at Euro Disney in 2004

 

 

  
 Playing at the Menin Gate (Belgium) every year since 1997

 

 

 

Playing in Poperinge Carnival (Belgium) every year since 1997 (you can find pictures of Belgium here )

 

 

 

Appearing in a combined cadet services band (possibly the first ever time this has happened)

 

The band also takes part in several local events including leading the Remembrance Parades in Market Harborough and Oakham and taking part in local carnivals and fetes.