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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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✨Wow!✨ What a first gig that was! 🀩 @ironmaiden legend Nicko McBrain drum battle with the Corps of Drums, in front of a packed @royalalberthall for MFM. 🀘🏼😎🀘🏼 This remarkable kit, β€˜Legacy of the Royals’ is now up for auction: πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ ©️Crown Copyright
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At 0822 on 22 Sep 1989 an IRA bomb exploded at the Royal Marines School of Music in Deal, Kent. It killed 11 Royal Marines Musicians. We will never forget the horrific events of that day, those lost, or those still bearing physical and mental scars. We will remember them.
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Happy New Year from all of us at the Bands of HM Royal Marines, and thank you for your support in 2023. We hope you've enjoyed following us and continue to support us throughout 2024. πŸŽ‰πŸŽΆπŸŽŠ @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines #HappyNewYear #militarymusicians #militaryband #opportunities
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RM Band CTCRM have been rehearsing for the National Service of Remembrance which will be held this Sunday at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London. @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines #wewillrememberthem
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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This morning we held a service at the Royal Marines School of Music in memory of the 11 Royal Marines Musicians killed on 22 Sep 1989 by an IRA bomb at the Royal Marines School of Music in Deal, Kent. #WeWillRememberThem #RoyalNavy #RoyalMarines
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Who's getting excited about this weekends Premier of the 2020 Mountbatten Festival of Music? We certainly are!! @RoyalNavy @RoyalNavy @RNRMC @theRMcharity @RoyalAlbertHall #BeatCorona #Covid19VirtualConcert
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 years
#throwbackthursday with RM Corps of Drums and the Top Secret Drum Corps.Take centre stage on the world stage with a career in the Royal Marines Band Service. #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
We are saddened to hear of Dame Vera Lynn's passing today, she was an inspiration to so many when most needed. Our musical tribute to her, is one of the many songs she made her own: There'll Always be an England. Rest in Peace Ma'am. #DameVeraLynn #ForcesSweetheart @RoyalNavy
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 years
The Royal Marines School of Music conducting the traditional naval β€˜Colours’ ceremony this morning. Today is Accession Day in the UK, commemorating the day 67 years ago when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne. #accessionday #salute
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
6 years
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Plymouth entertained families and friends at HMS Raleigh Ceremonial Divisions. #ItsComingHome #threelions
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
*Tonight’s the night!!* πŸ₯πŸŽΊπŸŽ· Don't forget to join us, Prince Harry and Meghan for the 2020 Mountbatten Festival of Music - from the comfort of your living room tonight at 6:30pm Watch on YouTube here: …
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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The artwork on this drum kit is just amazing!! πŸ‘€ Nicko McBrain from @IronMaiden performed 3 shows on this kit. πŸ₯ It has got to be worth a bid, raising valuable funds for @theRMcharity
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RMA - The Royal Marines Charity
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Bid now for @Ironmaiden drummer Nicko McBrain’s 'Legacy of the Royals' drumkit celebrating RMs 360th birthday, featuring IM mascot 'Eddie', and played at MFM alongside @rmbandservice πŸ“Έ ©️Crown Copyright Photo credit: Musn Carl Ware πŸ“Έ @britishdrumco
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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This is going to be something really special!! @IronMaiden
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Iron Maiden
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Best of luck to our very own Nicko McBrain as he takes the stage with the @RMBandService at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend! Β  Eddie's got yer back, Nick! The Marines won't know what's hit 'em (probably a drum head after the encore)... πŸ₯ @britishdrumco Β  #NickoMcBrain …
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
We will be streaming the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2020 at 1830 on 18th April on Facebook and YouTube
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
6 years
The weather doesn't stop the daily routine at the Royal Marines School of Music. #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 months
Plymouth Band were on parade @DartmouthBRNC as the Prince of Wales, who is the Commodore-in-Chief of the Submarine Service, took the salute as he represented His Majesty, King Charles III at the Lord High Admiral's Divisions. #RoyalNavy #royalmarines MOD Crown Copyright Β© 2023
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
6 years
The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines are rehearsing for the ceremony of Beating Retreat which will take place at London’s iconic Horse Guards Parade on 30 and 31 May. All proceeds from this event will go to the @RNRMC . Tickets from Β£10. To buy tickets:
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
Today we pause and remember all those involved in the Flag Officer Plymouth Band coach crash in 1994. In particular the family and friends of Musician Barry Holland, who sadly lost his life. RIP Barry.
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
7 years
Lt Col Grace OBE RM conducts 'A Life On The Ocean Wave' for the final time before retiring from the Royal Marines after 35 years service.
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
Representatives from Defence and the Armed Forces have attended memorial services across London on #VJDay75 L/Cpl Bugler Lewis Crowe from the Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth sounded the Last Post at the Mountbatten Memorial, with the wreath laid by Commodore David Elford OBE
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
The handover took place yesterday of Commanding Officer/Principal Director of Music Royal Marines, from Lt Col Jon Ridley RM to Lt Col Jason Burcham RM. Colonel Burcham starts his tenure straight into the Mountbatten Festival of Music next week! 🎼🎺πŸ₯ @RoyalMarines @RoyalNavy
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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As we celebrate the festive season and the return of personnel for Christmas, take a moment to think of all those who will miss Christmas with family and loved ones whilst on duty in the UK and serving overseas. Christmas or not, the #RoyalNavy never stops... @royalnavy
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Today is Ukraine Armed Forces Day and we would like to show our support to all who serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @royalnavy @royalmarines @defencehq #standwithukraine
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
Teachers! If you are busy preparing for the return to school, the Bands of HM Royal Marines can assist virtually and physically in a variety of different ways including masterclasses, collaborations and visits. For more information, email careers @royalmarinesbands .co.uk
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
7 years
97 year old former RM Musician Eric Greenleaf joined RM Band Plymouth to celebrate the Royal Marines 353rd Birthday #HappyBirthdayRoyal
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines will perform their world-renowned ceremony of Beating Retreat on London's iconic Horse Guards Parade on 30 and 31 May. All proceeds from this event will go to the @RNRMC . Tickets from Β£10. To buy tickets:
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
We’re proud to have been able to provide a Bugler to play The Last Post, giving this formidable lady the send off she deserved. ⁦ @RoyalNavy ⁩ ⁦ @RoyalMarines ⁩ #Wellmeetagain #ForcesSweetheart
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines will perform their world-renowned Ceremony of Beating Retreat on London's iconic Horse Guards Parade on 30 and 31 May All proceeds from this event will go to the @RNRMC . Tickets from Β£10. To buy tickets:
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
6 years
The Mountbatten Festival of Music 2018 will be live-streamed from the Royal Albert Hall at 7:25pm on Saturday 10th March.
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
On Saturday, 100 year old WW2 Veteran, Mr John Jude, was re-presented with his lost medals by Commodore Elford & the Mayor of Cambridge. He was also given a personal letter from 1SL & his Veterans Badge. Cpl Streeter & Bugler Lynch also performed for the commemoration of #VJDay75
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
All set for performance no. 2, Saturday matinee @RoyalAlbertHall ! @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines #rmband
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
Wishing all our followers a very Merry Christmas from all in the Royal Marines Band Service. πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸ₯‚πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸŽΌ @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines @MajHuwWilliams @RNRMC @theRMcharity #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #ChristmasDay
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 years
We hope that our followers are enjoying the fine weather - members of RM Band Collingwood enjoying a well earned ice cream whilst supporting Armed Forces Day events.
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
8 years
Buglers from RM Band Portsmouth visit 93 year old former RM Commando Fred Carrington. #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 years
Take a glimpse behind the scenes at rehearsals for the D-Day 75 National Commemorations in Portsmouth. #RMBandService @armystrings @RAFMusic @Sheridansmith1 @RoyalNavy
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
6 years
Last night was the first performance of the Royal Marines Beating Retreat 2018. #RMBandService #musicjobs #bestjobintheworld
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Day 1 of rehearsals for the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2018. #RMBandService #MFM18 #MFMLive #musicjobs #RoyalMarines #RoyalNavy
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood performing for @HMSPWLS First Entry to Port this afternoon. #HMSPrinceofWales #MilitaryMusicians #HistoricDay #Opportunities #MusicJobs @RoyalMarines @RoyalNavy
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Final performance done here in Sydney for the @EdinburghTattoo & what a week it’s been. It’s been a pleasure to meet so many groups from around the world & also to perform with @IrishGuardsBand & @RAFMusic . Great show!!! #TattooinSydney #Opportunities #Worldstage @GREATBritain
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 years
RM Band Scotland took part in a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Iolaire tragedy off Stornoway. The Iolaire was taking sailors who had fought in WWI back to Lewis when disaster struck just before 2am on January 1, 1919. @RNinScotland #RMBandService
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6 years
The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines will perform their world-renowned ceremony of Beating Retreat on London's iconic Horse Guards Parade on 30 and 31 May. All proceeds from this event will go to the @RNRMC . Tickets from Β£10. To buy tickets:
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 years
The stage is set for the final performance of the 2019 Mountbatten Festival of Music. #RMBandService #RoyalMarines
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6 years
β€˜Eternal Father’ - The Naval Hymn. The RM Band Service Memorial Day Service @PortsmouthCath #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
Congratulation Troop 1/17 on your pass out parade from the Royal Marines School of Music, Portsmouth. The latest group of musicians complete training and pass out to a Royal Marines Band.
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Finally an opportunity to get back to doing what we love. Performing! πŸ₯πŸŽΊ Plymouth Band are pictured here maintaining all COVID guidelines whilst performing at yesterday’s Mayflower 400 Ceremony at the Mayflower Steps , Plymouth Barbican. #dowhatyoulove #Plymouth
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Massed RM Bands rehearsing for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo #RMBandService @RNinScotland @olficamera
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
For the first time ever our musicians will be giving live online masterclasses during this #stayhome period. Join them live from 1100 on the dates below on our Instagram channel to learn a thing or two from these outstanding players.
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Commando Training Centre performing in Helsinki. @ukinfinland #HaminaTattoon #GlobalBritain #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
5 years
#solospot with Musician Samantha McIndoe. Having served 15 years so far as a bass player, she is also a talented singer. Sam says her career highlight was definitely singing 'Stairway to Heaven' on stage at the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Festival of Music.
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What’s the effect of β€˜social distancing’ on weekly group PT at the Royal Marines School of Music? Easy, now small groups with ranks spaced out appropriately! #crackon #springsun #militarymusician @NAVYfit @RoyalMarines @ColSimonChapman
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Date for your diary...the Mountbatten Festival of Music will return on 6-7 March 2020. #RMBandService
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Band Sergeant Hall performs Bach's 'Toccata in D Minor' on his spooky spinet. #Halloween #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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The RM Band Service bid farewell to Lt Col Nick Grace OBE RM as he retired after 35 years of service, eight and a half of which were as PDM
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Our thanks go to Bugler Mike Thomas and our friends at @RAFMusic for their key contributions to such a respectful time of remembrance @Nat_Mem_Arb this morning. We will remember them. #VJ75
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7 years
RM Band Portsmouth entertain families as HMS Mersey returns home after 13 month deployment #RMBandService
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6 years
RM Band Scotland onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth as she arrived in Mayport, Florida. She completed her first trans-Atlantic voyage from the UK to the USA. #RMBandService #opportunities @RNinScotland
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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Tickets for the 2019 Mountbatten Festival of Music are now available! The Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines live at the Royal Albert Hall. #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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#solospot with Sergeant Bugler Kerrie Silk. As a key member of the Corps of Drums for the past 15 years, she says her career highlight was performing β€˜Last Post’ on BBC One, for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in 2018 #rmbandservice
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The Royal Marines School of Music Ceremony of Beating Retreat 2018 at Portsmouth Guildhall. #RMBandService #musicjobs #opportunities
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Day 3 of rehearsals for the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2018 with the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. #RMBandService #musicjobs #opportunities
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RM Band Scotland onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth as she arrived in Mayport, Florida. #RMBandService #opportunities @RNinScotland
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RM Band Portsmouth rehearsing for 2017 Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. See them on Sat 11 Nov 9:00pm on BBC1 #RMBandService
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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A happy St. Cecillia’s day to all fellow musicians, from the Royal Marines Band Service. Photo: RMBS members of the Tri-service orchestra at the RBL Festival of Remembrance 2019. #militarymusicians #uniquelife #stcecilia @RoyalNavy @RoyalMarines
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
This morning Cpl Bug Morris and L/Cpl Bug Crowe of RM Band Portsmouth, sounded The Last Post at the Operation Frankton Memorial in Birkenhead. Unveiled in 2012 the memorial commemorates local Cockleshell Hero; Cpl Albert Laver (22) who was fatally shot during the operation.
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
4 years
Members of RM Band CTCRM have been assisting with COVID-19 duties.
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42 Commando Royal Marines
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As we have been supporting the civil authorities in the fight against #COVID19 , we have been joined by members of the CTCRM @RMBandService . Outside of their musical commitments they play a vital role in supporting @RoyalMarines on operations around the globe. #COVIDSupportForce
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The Bands of HM Royal Marines
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String players from the Royal Marines Band Service were part of the Tri-Service orchestra for the 2017 Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance #RMBandService #opportunities #musicjobs
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