Military Band Collection (#2)

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917
Confederate Reunion - Parade, 1917. Military parade and Civil War veterans, Washington D.C

Confederate Reunion - Fife And Drum Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Confederate Reunion - Fife And Drum Corps
Confederate Reunion - Fife And Drum Corps, 1917. Old soldiers in Washington, DC

A Persian Military Band, 1854. Creator: Unknown
A Persian Military Band, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918

Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Camp Custer Military Bands, 1918

Fete at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last - The Guides Band, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fete at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last - The Guides Band, 1854. Fund-raising event at Sydenham in south London....the band of the French Imperial Regiment Les Guides had come from Paris...the

The 5th (French) Regiment of the Line passing through the Porte des Dunes, on their way to... 1854
The 5th (French) Regiment of the Line passing through the Porte des Dunes, on their way to the Camp of Boulogne, 1854. Crimean War

Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Band of the 3rd French Regiment playing in H.M. Naval Yard, at Deal, 1854. Crimean War: French military band in Kent....a deputation of gentlemen from Deal waited on the Colonel of the...French line

Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari - Zouaves Defiling, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Review of the Division under Prince Napoleon before the Sultan, at Scutari - Zouaves Defiling, 1854. French, British and Turkish forces fought against Russia during the Crimean War

Ceremony of the Blessing of the Sea, at Ostend, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of the Blessing of the Sea, at Ostend [in Belgium], 1854....the annual ceremony of Blessing the Sea...is usually performed on St

Grand Army of The Republic - Group, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Grand Army of The Republic - Group, 1910
Grand Army of The Republic - Group, 1910. [Veterans on the steps of the Capitol Building, Washington, DC. The GAR was a fraternal organisation composed of veterans of the Union Army (US Army)

M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Creator: Unknown
M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre [London] - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Only conceive Jullien's ordinary orchestra extended and elevated to the very "flies

The Canterbury Settlement, New Zealand - sketch on board the "Randolph" Emigrant Ship, 1850. Colonists depart from the East India Dock on the Thames in London

Band concert, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Band concert, between c1900 and c1930

Victoria Memorial, Buckingham Palace and Guards, London, 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Victoria Memorial, Buckingham Palace and Guards, London, 1930s. This magnificent memorial tothe late Queen Victoria stands in front of Buckingham Palace

The Piper, 1866, (1937). Creator: Edouard Manet
The Piper, 1866, (1937). Painting, also known as Le fifre, (The Fifer), in the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From " The Impressionists" by Wilhelm Uhde

Band of the Welsh Guards leaving Wellington Barracks during Trooping the Colour, London, England

CJ13 3778 The Band of the Irish Guards
The Band of the Irish Guards, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2023

ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting)
CUL4935538 ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting) by Unknown artist

U. S. Marine Band drummer, probably at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
U.S. Marine Band drummer, probably at the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. Photograph shows Charles Owen, a marimba soloist with the United States Marine Band and timpanist with the U.S

Kit Carsons band, Camp McKibbin, [Maryland?], 1893. Creator: Unknown
Kit Carsons band, Camp McKibbin, 1893, 1893. [ Kit Carson Post 2 G.A.R. Washington D.C. ]

Regular Sunday meeting, Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. Regular Sunday meeting. (Meeting held regularly Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays.) Marching up the street to the meeting

The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Visit of the German Emperor to Rome, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Wooden Fife, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Wooden Fife, c. 1936

Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving)
1056527 Open-Air Music in London, listening to the Military Band in Hyde Park (engraving) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open-Air Music in London)

Kilted pipers play ashore from the 1st Battalion Argyll
PNP276905 Kilted pipers play ashore from the 1st Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders from HMS Ceylon at Pusan, 29th August 1950 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians entering Bapaume, 17th March 1917 (litho)
STC311003 The Music of Triumph: Victorious Australians entering Bapaume, 17th March 1917 (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Somme)

Halifax Street Scene, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3822426 Halifax Street Scene, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Oates, John William (1862-after 1901); 39x54.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Ladies Page, Dress (litho)
1606083 Ladies Page, Dress (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Page, Dress. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 December 1896)

The Sultan entertaining Guests at Dinner in the Yildiz Palace (litho)
1056860 The Sultan entertaining Guests at Dinner in the Yildiz Palace (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultan entertaining Guests at Dinner in the Yildiz Palace)

The demolition of Cheapside Cross, May 2, 1643
6340402 The demolition of Cheapside Cross, May 2, 1643 by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: The demolition of Cheapside Cross, May 2, 1643)

Band of 25 B and C, Woking Cadets, at Brookwood Cemetery. Surrey Picture taken 2nd September 1945

A military band perform some music infant of a row of houses that have been destroyed in The Blitz. A banner with " Cheer Up" is raised in the background

On 2 August 1914, the day of German mobilization young, enthusiastic Germans take to the streets singing national songs. Our Picture Shows: German army regiment parading through the streets of Berlin

The Coldstream Guards - The Band entering Buckingham Palace, c1930. Creator: Harry Payne
The Coldstream Guards - The Band entering Buckingham Palace, c1930. British army soldiers at the Queens London residence

The Continentals, 1875. Creator: Francis Blackwell Mayer
The Continentals, 1875

Home, Sweet Home, c. 1863. Creator: Winslow Homer
Home, Sweet Home, c. 1863

The Bersaglieri, 1918. Creator: George Benjamin Luks
The Bersaglieri, 1918

The Festival of St Gregory, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Festival of St Gregory, 1845. Childrens dance at Coburg in Germany. They formed once more in procession, and walked slowly round the inclosure to the music of the bands

Great Military Drill, 1866 (Keio 2, 2nd month). Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Great Military Drill, 1866 (Keio 2, 2nd month)

Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Picture of a Procession of Foreigners at Yokohama, 2nd month, 1861

Parade of the Emperors Troops, 1867. Creator: Yoshifuji
Parade of the Emperors Troops, 1867

Drum, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888. 1888
Drum, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Buckingham Palace, London, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Buckingham Palace, London, c1915. Military band outside the official London residence of the British monarch. This view shows the remodelled facade, completed in 1913. Postcard

The Arethusa, . Creator: Unknown
" The " Arethusa", . From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

The King Rode On, 1937
The King Rode On, 1936 (1937). The failed assassination attempt by George McMahon following the Trooping the Colour ceremony 1936. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles

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The captivating sight of the Band of the Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour in London, England, United Kingdom is a true testament to their musical prowess. These British soldiers on the Western Front in northern France during World War I showcase their resilience and dedication as they play melodies that uplifted spirits amidst the chaos of 1916. Witnessing the Band of the Welsh Guards leaving Wellington Barracks during Trooping the Colour in London, England is an experience filled with grandeur and tradition. The rhythmic beats echo through history, connecting us to moments like when The Irish Guards left St. James Palace after Changing Guard back in 1933. Transport yourself to another era as you gaze upon a snapshot from 1930s London, where Victoria Memorial stands tall alongside Buckingham Palace while guards march proudly. This image evokes a sense of nostalgia and reminds us of how military bands have been an integral part of ceremonial events throughout time. Travel further back into history and imagine Napoleon at Arcola Bridge on November 15th, 1796. It was here that his army's band played triumphant tunes that echoed across battlefields, inspiring soldiers to fight with unwavering determination. From Mumbai (Bombay), India to Washington D. C. , military bands transcend borders and cultures. Whether it's witnessing a military band performance in Mumbai or observing a U. S Marine Band drummer at Marine Barracks in Washington D. C. , these musicians bring people together through their universal language: music. Even beyond official ceremonies and historic battles, military bands have found themselves woven into everyday life. From Camp McKibbin [Maryland?] in 1893 where Kit Carson's band entertained troops stationed there to Spanish absolutist military governor Francisco Javier de ELIO leading his own band - these snapshots remind us that music has always had its place among those who serve.