Honourable Artillery Company Regimental Band

This week, overlooking the iconic views of The Tower of London, The HAC Saxophone Quartet provided a musical backdrop to the HMS President Gunroom Dinner – a traditional, mess dinner hosted for the junior officers of the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) unit based on the River Thames in London.

The guests enjoyed music throughout the evening, including naval melodies, popular tunes and sea shanties, adding to the atmosphere of the occasion.

The HAC Band were pleased to provide musical support to the Isle of Man's National Day, known as Tynwald Day, this week. Tynwald Day is one of the world's oldest continuous parliamentary traditions, dating back to the 10th century. The annual ceremony at St John's saw the proclamation of new laws and celebrated the Island's rich heritage and democracy.

Providing music throughout the ceremonial proceedings, HAC musicians formed the Fanfare Team alongside The Band of The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment supporting the Guard of Honour from the King's Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, with further musical support ​from the The Lowland and The Highland Band The Royal Regiment of Scotland

Each year, new Acts of Tynwald are proclaimed in both English and Manx from Tynwald Hill, continuing a parliamentary tradition that stretches back more than 1,000 years.

The HAC Band and Salon Orchestra continue to maintain a busy programme of engagements, recently providing musical support for the Business and Trade Dinner at Mansion House, and The Royal College of Defence Studies Annual Dinner, hosted at Armoury House.

Such engagements form part of the Band's varied programme of military, civic and ceremonial commitments.

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.