Foot Guards Massed Bands Drill Rehearsal for Trooping The Colour - 13 May 2014

The Massed Bands of the Footguards (including the Corps of Drums of The Grenadier and Welsh Guards) are put through their paces at Wellington Barracks, London by the Garrison Sergeant Major, Billy Mott, in a rehearsal for Trooping The Colour.
The music heard includes the following marches:
Les Huguenots by Meyerbeer
The Captain General by Dunn
Nairac GC by Watts/Lewis
Coburg by Haydn
Nijmegen Company by Hills
The Mareth Line by Brown
and Vimy Ridge by Bidgood

[@hotyute]

Billy Mott has quite a voice!! I believe he should have a go at the Guinness world records for that voice! Seriously

[@louislungbubble]

RSM Brittain of the Coldstream guards has the distinction of having had the loudest voice in the British army ..sometime during the 40,s and 50s, i believe..........marty

[@Coldstreamer17]

I love how long they played Highland Laddie, it sounds amazing

[@beefday2882]

15:49 what a smooth transition

[@christopherfisher6293]

Drill. Train. Practice. Nearly right. Drill. Train. Practice. Nearly perfect. Drill Drill. Drill. Bloody perfect!!! Well done band!!!

[@expatmartin]

Wonderful to watch thank you. GSM Mott is amazing, a very well supported vocal technique.

[@Peugeot5008.]

Great job, to see the drill up close. thanks, I hope to see this once life.

[@Tisserand62]

Always great to get an insight into the music for the Queens Birthday Parade via your clever work. Many thanks from an appreciative Australian

[@daviddrake3504]

Advance Australia Fair.

[@kevinpenneykevinpenney846]

"Nulli Secundus" GSM Mott: Outstanding Sir

[@JohnnyNorfolk]

Thanks for posting. It was great.

[@SarahJonestoo]

Brilliant film. Great work by the Massed Bands and Garrison Sergeant Major Billy Mott is a wow here!

[@robertcole5124]

No one does it like the Brits! No wonder we New Englanders admire them so.

[@kenUK762]

@Robert Cole. Cheers mate, the respect is appreciated. In order to fully understand the drill movements and the music of the Massed Bands at this non-dress rehearsal at Wellington Barracks, have a look at a vid of Trooping The Colour and you'll see how it all comes together on the actual day.

[@johnstephenson01]

Excellent sight and sound!

[@043778cc]

Billy Mott is legend...

[@kenUK762]

Nice one. Music is looking good for the Birthday Parade. Looking forward to The Captain General played in full. That Spin Wheel didn't look too bad either! Thanks for uploading the vid.

[@the3amigos931]

OK gents, this is the end of it; I have never done this before, but just thought what the heel. Got a few comments and decided to , as you Brits say "Wind you up a bit". All in good fun , I enjoy your uploads. Take care boys and stay safe. Till next time.

[@lowther9944]

24:25 I love this march

[@kenUK762]

That's Vimy Ridge, by Bidgood.

[@justinwindsor9185]

Lovely to hear highland laddie played so long

[@orathaifreby2287]

Nice to see you dear Soldier's thanks you sir

[@rodolfojude4902]

Lovely 😊

[@rodolfojude4902]

Amazing 😉

[@NancyCampbell-rk9rm]

My personal favorite is British Grenadiers, glad to hear it so much.

[@rodolfojude4902]

Only the British can display such beautiful music 😉

[@tralens]

Nice to see the preparations for the parade troopingadmin. One thing I noticed is ten ranks in the bands compared to nine last year. The Corps Of Drums look like the 1st Battalions Grenadier and Welsh Guards as I see a Welsh Guards Drum Major on parade.

[@rodolfojude4902]

Love the base drum 🥁

[@bbmauer56]

One word from America... Outstanding !!!

[@mariacornwallis1602]

Garrison Sergeant Major Mott once said to an American audience "I don't need a microphone" At 11:18......... I bet he shouted on the Sir Galahad when it was bombed in the Falkland Islands

[@nigelcarter2789]

That is how it is done.

[@fire5736]

Liking it. Drill standard also appears to be a bit sharper! Still a long way to go, though.

[@nigelcarter2789]

GSM Mott Welsh proud of him

[@orathaifreby2287]

Be happy always take care right we love US style always take care

[@rodolfojude4902]

Wow 😮

[@katerinakemp5701]

Goodness that drummie has strong arms kudos to that gentleman.👍👍👍👍

[@bobsit1945]

Nice video. As a retired US Navy love watching the ceremonies. Couldn't help but notice the height of that one man in blues, any idea of how tall he is?

[@mariacornwallis1602]

He must be from Texas

[@mariacornwallis1602]

peggyt1243 Excuse me! I am British and I live in Chelsea. I was having a joke with Bob Sit who posted this video, about how everything is supposed to be big in Texas. Do you have a sense of humour?

[@peggyt1243]

+maria cornwallis Sorry Maria. I live in Canada. You are probably not aware of the sensitivities that we Canadians have regarding Americans. I think you would have to be Canadian to understand. I have deleted my comment. Please accept my apologies.

[@bobsit1945]

Peggy T and Maria Cornwallis, I don't know what is going on. But as I said I'm retired US Navy Hospital Corpsman and served many years with US Marines and prior to joining the Navy was an Air Force Medic for four years; Originally from Niagara Falls NY and while growing up spent about as much time on the Canadian side of the river as the American. Also, whenever I came home on Leave while in the service almost always went to Toronto for a few days to PARTY!!! So because of that experience have nothing but the GREATEST respect for Canada and I'm an avid Tiger-Cat fan. Have basically traveled around the world while in and visited many countries except the one that I have always wanted to go to and that being the UK, love the ceremony and the Royal family. Know that you two were trying to have fun with me but it went right over my head, and I didn't catch it.

[@peggyt1243]

Actually Bob, the exchange was purely between Maria and myself. Glad you enjoyed Toronto.

[@coldstreamer6252]

21:29 my favorite part (obviously)

[@xbqchm]

@Michael Evans That march is definitely second to none, that's why it comes last.

[@MrThefat1]

What's the march called at 11:53 ? Heard it on trooping, love it. Very well played!

[@troopingadmin]

It's called 'Nairac GC' and commemorates Captain Robert Nairac GC, Grenadier Guards who was abducted from a pub in County Armagh, during an undercover operation and killed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA). He was posthumously awarded the George Cross in 1979.

[@MrThefat1]

Thank you

[@bandydon1]

A really great video thanks for sharing it. Given the number of musicians new to the Household Division this year due to the changes in Army music it's looking and sounding prettey good. Oh, and it's great to hear the Guards playing The Captain General too. Is this by way of a tribute to RM350 by any chance?

[@kenUK762]

Probably yes. Hopefully Prince Philip ( The Captain General Royal Marines ) will be on parade this year to hear it played. Sometimes also, an appreciative nod is given to non-UK units the Guards have worked with on ops, esp. Afghanistan, hence the US Marine Corps March played in 2012.

[@tralens]

Kenneth Mortimer I think that HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh is missing the Colonel's Review to be in Northern France to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D Day landings but would like somebody to confirm this. I'm sure he will attend on the actual Queen's Birthday Parade.

[@troopingadmin]

tralens That is correct. The salute at The Colonel's Review will be taken by Major General Sir George Norton, CBE, Regimental Lieutenant Colonel Grenadier Guards

[@tralens]

troopingadmin Thanks for the confirmation. I read yesterday that HM The Queen is attending the Anniversary of D Day as well.

[@orathaifreby2287]

Love Country freedom and nice the people's lives ♥️

[@ArmedForcesVideos7]

23:15 great parade 23:17 *someone farted* Who’s dat?

[@orathaifreby2287]

Nice Country freedom England

[@xbqchm]

The same procedure as last year, Miss Sophie? The same procedure as every year, James.

[@StevenSmith-kx7pw]

What is the rear rank of soldiers for? They march behind the band but have no instruments? What are their duties? Thanks.

[@alejandropina9606]

Steven Smith They do have instruments. They have piccolos I believe. They are part of the Corps of Drums. The Corps of Drums and the rest of the band don't play at the same time.

[@aislingmichaelaoneill1028]

Steven Smith They play the fife, a small military flute, and hold it in their left hand when not playing.

[@Coldstreamer17]

Steven Smith they are members of the regiments’ corps of drums, they are combat assault pioneers in the battalions. Unlike the bands they are soldiers first

[@daviddrake3504]

They are part of their battalion and do not belong to the regimental band.

[@semajbronson21]

2 Coldstream Drum Majors; 2 Grenadier Drum Majors; 1 Welsh Drum Major

[@lawdennis3801]

Semaj Bronson Scott Fitzgerald and Steven Stainte

[@semajbronson21]

Scott Fitzgerald is from The Coldstream Guards. The Coldstream Guards wear a white band around the Forage cap and Steven Staite is from The Grenadier Guards. The Grenadier Guards wear a red band around the forage cap.

[@NancyCampbell-rk9rm]

​@@semajbronson21Don't forget the devices on the front of the cap and the button configuration on the front and cuffs of the tunics. That's how I tell them apart.

[@bljpaulus]

Question. I see a new senior DM Coldstream Guards. What happened with DM M Bett? I thought that this would be his last QBP.

[@tralens]

The New Senior Drum Major is WO2 Scott Fitzgerald Coldstream Guards. I could not say what has happened to DM Matthew Betts. Grenadier Guards.

[@troopingadmin]

tralens I think that he has returned from London Central Garrison to his Regiment

[@tralens]

troopingadmin Thanks trroopingadmin. If that is the case he will not be the Drum Major of the 1st Battalion as the position is held by WO2 Adrian Thomas.

[@MGHLOVER]

troopingadmin I thought he was the DM next to DM State or have I gone blind

[@troopingadmin]

Ryan Ellison Yes, You've gone blind! The DM next to DM Staite is Adrian Thomas. I think that WO2 Betts is now a CSM in 1st. Battalion GG.

[@the3amigos931]

OK I got the time wrong , it was about 10:00 minute mark. Fact, no one uses a note pad and pencil any more. He had the new Blackberry that has the flip cover to prevent as we say here , butt calls, or as you Brits would say, bumm calls.

[@lawdennis3801]

Scot Fitzgerald

[@solomonstemplers]

billy mott his brother nicki was my platoon sarn. 1990

[@dfskfsdfgjdskfgk444]

what's the name of this music in 19:03?

[@LajaRengga]

Nijmegan Company March

[@Scudie87]

2:35 what's the name of this music

[@yeye4888]

Captain General March

[@joshua8080]

“Captain General” by Vivian Dunn

[@the3amigos931]

GSM Mott texting while working , walking, etc. Oh yes he was @ around the 11:30 mark. Steve from NC, USA

[@troopingadmin]

No, he was just making a quick note in his notebook!

[@the3amigos931]

No he was texting, my friend, my oldest son holds the same rank as Mott and I caught him texting just like Mott. Sorry, he may have be en checking dinner reservations .

[@tralens]

Steve Painter I don't think he was texting. if you watch closely he clicks a ballpoint pen before putting it away. More like the GSM style anyway!

[@troopingadmin]

He definitely wasn't texting. I was there watching him at the time and he definitely used a notebook to make a quick note of something.

[@tralens]

troopingadmin Totally agree!

[@maverick4220]

Billy Mott Hates drill, I remember him saying it during a BBC documentary.

[@Coldstreamer17]

MAVERICK 42 no he didn’t, I know what you mean but that wasn’t him

[@steveellis9065]

Coldstreamer18 think it was WO2 Steve Munro who said it.

[@moj6241]

You can tell the Musicians from the actual soldiers. Solely by how their hoods are

[@Joe-fe4xi]

“Actual soldiers” What happened to soldier first, trade second?

[@joshua8080]

Musicians from the Corps of Army Music do not see deployment in a combat capacity. Only the guys from the Corps of Drums see active combat.

[@Asoveth]

Why are the Women only in Massed Band of the Footguards and not also in the Regiment Troops?

[@troopingadmin]

+Axel B. Women cannot, at present, join the Guards Regiments of the Household Division apart from musicians. Most other British Army regiments, however, do recruit women.

[@Asoveth]

+troopingadmin That's a pity. It should serve more women in the regiment . Women should also have the right and therefore they should all doors are open . Equality should be at the Foot Guards not an issue , but an honor .

[@FloofyMinari]

This might sound sexist, but I don't like seeing women in the military...at least not in ceremonial duties. Women are physically weaker than men and therefore makes the military look weak. You want to show off your strong military in ceremonies like the trooping the colour. Hell, even having short, overweight, or scrawny soldiers makes the military look weak. If you look at old trooping the colours, everyone is about the same height, all men, and they look really healthy.

[@BudFieldsPPTS]

Yeah, go ahead with that. I'll be over here, just behind the asbestos curtain when replies to your comment start coming in...like well coordinated artillery fire.

[@jackhudson2312]

back to minimum 5 foot 9 aye xD those days are gone though. Seems there is no stopping the liberal beast. Is what it is.

[@patriot4786]

7:28 what was the command given to the band?

[@lewishancock2808]

Band ready

[@kenUK762]

"Band Ready", then "Escort to the Colour will advance, by the centre slow march".

[@Coldstreamer17]

Patriot “Band Ready” pretty much meaning instruments up and ready..

[@stevenlee_1]

"Band, ready!"

[@beefday2882]

I think it’s stand ready

[@semajbronson21]

23:54 Lt. Col. Wayne Hopla, The Irish Guards

[@JanDreier-HH]

Who are the drum majors... I know you know them all. I seem to recognize Steve Staite and Scott Fitzgerald.

[@SS08947]

The constant traffic noise doesn't help much...

[@ATBmusicCanada]

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[@rodolfojude4902]

Wow that’s a very tall officer 7 ft plus lol .?

[@joshua8080]

The Band Sergeant Major is 6ft 8 normally and is 8ft 1 when wearing his bearskin.

[@lorenzbroll101]

Playing the clarinet whilst marching is bad enough, but the bassoon sounds like an elephant farting - don't mention the oboe!

[@lesliehall7683]

Pity he wouldn't get at the drum majors,out of time with their batons

[@joshua8080]

Drum Majors are senior non commissioned officers who have to pass drum major training, they’re all experienced and aware of their drill movements.

[@mwolfgr01]

This is from 2014? Bruh, the video looks like it's from 1994

[@aaronboardman4734]

GSM the dressing is awful and no one is swinging the arm at shoulder hight

[@taylort5672]

Pretty sloppy on the slow march, too many flat feet. Yes I do know, I was a bandsman from the 70's

[@joshua8080]

Drill was different in those days, and not to mention it’s a “rehearsal” that’s the whole idea.