London Band Week Honours, 2025

All-American Collegiate Honour Band, United States of America

The All-American Collegiate Honour Band is comprised of musicians selected from across the United States of America. Aged between 18 and 25 years old, each band member has successfully auditioned for a coveted place in the band. The ensemble provides an opportunity for individual musicians - drawn from Colleges and High Schools - to participate in international performance. Prior to London Band Week, the musicians met for the first time in London for a band training "boot camp" involving music rehearsal, marching drill and team/band building activities.

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Bournemouth Youth Marching Band, Dorset, United Kingdom

The Bournemouth Youth Marching Band celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2024. The band was originally known as the Talbot Corps of Drums and reformed under its current name in 2013. The band's motto is Amici Per Musicam which means Friends Through Music. Entirely volunteer led, run and supported, this traditional British military style marching band has a full range of brass and woodwind instruments plus percussion, bell lyres (glockenspiels) and bugles. In November 2023 the band was honoured with the King's Award for Voluntary Service.

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Burgess Hill Marching Youth, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Formed in 1986, the Burgess Hill Marching Youth is an independent, traditional style youth marching band. The members of BHMY, primarily from Burgess Hill and surrounding villages & towns, are predominantly children and young people. Most of the band members join with little musical training and develop with support from the band's volunteer adult instructors. The band demonstrates a traditional style of drill and deportment and entertains members of the public with a wide repertoire of music.

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Gordon’s School Pipes and Drums, Surrey, United Kingdom

Gordon’s School is the National Memorial to British war hero, philanthropist and martyr, Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), and was founded in 1885 when it began existence as the Gordon Boys’ Home for boys in need. Queen Victoria, as the first of an unbroken line of sovereign patrons, took the lead in demanding a fitting National Memorial be created in Gordon’s honour; an interest that has been maintained to this day. For over 80 years the Pipes and Drums have represented the school’s ceremonial traditions. They wear a form of military uniform incorporating the Gordon Tartan; this same uniform is worn by all students for ceremonial Parades.

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Kingston & Malden Scout and Guide Band, Surrey, United Kingdom

Located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the band supports musicians who are members of Scout or Guide Associations in the borough and local area. Since its formation in 1950, originally as a drum and bugle band, the group has provided an engaging activity for young musicians, alongside the members’ regular Scouting and Guiding activities. In 1997 the band was awarded the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Colours in recognition of the work the band does to represent its hometown.

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Marching Scarlet Knights, New Jersey, United States of America

Founded in 1766, a decade before the American Revolution, Rutgers University’s history parallels the history of America. Revolutionary for more than 250 years, Rutgers is America’s eighth oldest institution of higher learning. The State University of New Jersey was the birthplace of college football and now stands among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research universities, and is the top-ranked public university in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The Marching Scarlet Knights was founded in 1915 as a small military band, supporting activities of the Rutgers College Cadet Corps. The band first played on the football field in 1924 and since then has made a full transition of performance style with periods of Ivy League, military and traditional formats. Today, the band plays every home game at Rutgers and the seasonal athletic fixtures are complemented by additional performances which have propelled the band’s status as a Big10 Conference favourite with international recognition.

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Pride of Dayton Marching Band, Ohio, United States of America

The University of Dayton, a leading Marianist Catholic institution, boasts a rich history dating back to its founding in 1850. Located in Dayton, Ohio - the birthplace of aviation - the University adopted the “Flyer” nickname to honour the Wright brothers’ pioneering contributions to flight. Established in 1905, the UD bands are among the oldest college bands in the United States, gaining recognition under the leadership of Marianist Brother Louis Vogt. Today, the Pride of Dayton Marching Band, or "POD," upholds this tradition. Known for energetic parade dances and dynamic halftime performances, POD reflects the University's Marianist values through their commitment to performance, service, and community leadership. As ambassadors of the University, the Pride of Dayton exemplifies spirit and dedication, proving it’s always a great day to be a Flyer.

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Surbiton Royal British Legion Youth Marching Band, Surrey, United Kingdom

The band was formed in 1965 as a boys band. Following a grant from the Royal Borough of Kingston Youth Service and a loan from Surbiton British Legion, instruments were bought and the boys were dressed in converted Church Boys Brigade uniforms and Royal Marine caps. The band’s constitution was updated in 2000, allowing girls to join the band. The band follows a traditional British military style and promotes musical knowledge, self-discipline and self-confidence to its members.

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The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines, CTCRM, Devon, United Kingdom

The Royal Marines Band Service is the musical wing of the Royal Navy and an independent element of the Royal Marines. It is headquartered at HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, and consists of five bands plus a training wing – the Royal Marines School of Music at HMS Nelson. The bands are world-renowned for their versatility, combining a commitment to excellence, discipline and an active life supporting the Naval Service. This year, the Royal Marines Band, CTCRM – the Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines – based in Lympstone, will participate.

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