The fanfare trumpets of the Central Band will play at the Royal Wedding 12.04.11
27The fanfare trumpets of the Central Band of the Royal Air Force will be providing musical support during the Royal Wedding ceremony on the 29th April at Westminster Abbey. The band that comprises of eight performers will be performing a composition specially written for the occasion by Wing Commander Duncan Stubbs, Royal Air Force Music Services Principal Director of Music who began his career with the Central Band in 1983. The piece is entitled 'Valiant and Brave' which is the motto for 22 squadron, Search and Rescue which Prince William is serving as a pilot. The Central Band is generally regarded to be the premier military band in the United Kingdom. It is always in great demand, undertaking more than 370 engagements a year and travelling a distance of more than 64,000 miles. The band has represented the Royal Air Force at every major military event and performed at all of the principal concert venues in Britain.