Formed in 1920 at RAF Cranwell, the Band of the Royal Air Force College has since forged a reputation of musical and military excellence. Still residing at RAF Cranwell, the Band enjoys performing concerts throughout the year in many of the country’s most prestigious theatres and concert halls, all of which raise funds for Service charities.

As part of the celebrations for the Royal Air Force Centenary, the Band took part in the parade at Buckingham Palace and provided music for the Royal Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. Memorable moments in recent years include recording a CD of the works of Saint-Saens for Naxos under the baton of world-renowned German conductor, Jun Markl, and performing a live concert at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, broadcast on Sky Arts, a first for any military band.

Other notable highlights include supporting the World Wind Band Festival in Lucerne and Isle of Man Tynwald Ceremony, performing at the Royal British Legion Poppy Ball in Abu Dhabi and travelling to Berlin for the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Berlin Airlift. Closer to home the Band had the honour to support the retirement of the E-3D Sentry at RAF Waddington, with Honorary Air Commodore HRH the Earl of Wessex reviewing the parade. The Band has performed at many prestigious State Ceremonial occasions, including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and route-lining at Windsor Castle as part of Her Majesty’s funeral. The Band played an integral role in the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and the Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the RAF College recently performed in the Honours of Scotland Service for Their Majesties.