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Goodbye!
After many years of service to the Troops Band and it's Percussion Section, we say a sad fairwell to Andrew Shires. Good luck with all you do, You'll be missed.
Returning Trooper
The Household Troops would like to welcome back Justin Reeves who after a break from the band joins the horn bench. Welcome Back Justin.
Facebook and Twitter
You can now follow the household troops on two of your favorite social networking sites.
We are now on both Facebook and Twitter. We'd love for you to be there too.
Goodbye!
After many years of faithful service, the Troops 2nd Horn Player Hayley has decided to step down from active service with the band.
Goodbye Heyley and good luck in everything you do. You'll be missed.
Congratulations to Ex-Trooper Ian Standley and wife Keely, on the safe arrival of their baby boy.
Congratulations to Ex-Trooper Chris Jeffery, Trooper James Ord and Trooper Richard Brown, on their recent engagements to their girlfriends - Katherine, Rebecca and Lynne.
Well done lads!
Congratulations to Trooper Jo Hinchliffe and wife Gemma, on the safe arrival of their baby boy.
Click here to view new photo galleries of Troops recent engagements.
view photo galleries
Letters Page, The Salvationist - 12th September 2009
As an avid brass band enthusiast for many years, I wish to record my thanks to the Household Troops Band for its concerts at St James's Prk, London recently.
The quality of the playing was as good at the end of the two programmes as at the beginning, and the large audience was left in no doubt about the mission of the Army and its gospel message. Truly this is a group of dedicated musicians who communicate with all ages and tastes.
Commentated a non-Salvationist regular in the park: 'Best concert of the season!' Need I say more? Keep Trooping!
The Household Troops Band began its summer tour with a march through Keynsham on Saturday afternoon and presented a programme in the park to hundreds of people.
On Sunday morning Lieut-Colonel David Phillips led worship when beautiful music by the band enhanced the powerful message.
The final concert of the weekend was held in College Green with the magnificent backdrop of Bristol Cathedral.
Jolly Salvationist CD Review
Click here to read Bandmaster Jonathan Corry's review of the Troops' latest CD
read review
Letters Page, The Salvationist - 5th June 2009
I was not able to attend the Gospel Arts Concert at the Royal Albert Hall this year. However I was able to see and hear the Household Troops Band during the afternoon in Kensington Gardens - just opposite the Royal Albert Hall.
After some impressive marching they provided a first class programme. Something equalling touching was when Marjor John Mott, the bandmaster, invited two spectators to conduct the band. The crowd saw Bandmaster Richard Philips (Kettering) and Lieut-Colonel Norman Bearcroft at the helm. I thought this was a magnanimous gesture on the Major's part.
It reminded me of an occasion a few years ago when the HTB appeared in St James's Park, London. A close friend of our family was taking a holiday in London at the same time. He had been a bandmaster of an Army band about 40 years ago. I contacted Major Mott and asked if he would let my friend conduct a piece in the park. 'No problem,' he replied. 'We'll keep it a secret.' During the concert the baton was handed to my friend and the item received rapturous applause.
May God continue to bless and use the influence of the Household Troops Band with its distinctive uniforms, audience-friendly repertoire and quality musicianship.
The Household Troops Band became the first Salvation Army band for 15 years to march through the streets of Hunstanton. Hundreds of shoppers stopped to listen as the band marched to the bandstand on the seafront, where it played to a crowd of around 500 people. In the evening the band presented a concert to a packed audience at St Mary's Church.
A big congratulations to Trooper Jason Beattie and wife Deidre, on the safe arrival of their baby boy. Congratulations!
A huge congratulations to Trooper Gavin Brown and wife Catherine, on the safe arrival of their twins. Well done Cath and Gavin!
2009 Summer Tour
The Household Troops Band
announces its 2009 Summer Tour engagements.
The Band will start its Summer Tour Campaign in Bristol Easton Corps on Saturday 22nd August and will travel to Weymouth, Worthing, Brighton, Eastbourne, Maidstone/Chatham, Ramsgate; concluding with two bandstand programmes in St James' Park on Sunday 30th August.
The new CD from The Household Troops Band, is now available to buy!
Contact Band Secretary Jan Johnson, to place your order today!
more CD details 
Congratulations to Trooper Jolyon Hinchliffe and new wife Gemma, on their recent wedding.
Congratulations Jo and Gemma!
A big congratulations to Trooper Simon Rowney and his wife, on the birth of their little baby boy, Luke.
Congratulations Chippy!
New Troopers!
The Household Troops are pleased to announce 3 new members to the band.
Matt James (Bristol Staple Hill) and Nick Hamlett (Morley) join the cornet section, while Richard Brown (Chalk Farm) joins on Percussion. Welcome lads!
At last!! Photos from the Troops Tour of Scotland.
see gallery
"Sublime Salvation at Arran"
Read reviews of The Troops' time at the Isle of Arran, on this year's Summer Tour.
read reviews
Thank You!!
The Household Troops Band would like to say a massive thank you to all the players who helped out on this year's Summer Tour.
A huge thank you to Richard Brown (Chalk Farm), Chris Carter (Hadleigh Temple), Ben Dixon (Sheffield) and Nick Hamlett (Morley); who all helped out on the entire Summer Tour.
Big thanks also to Ralph Brill (Enfield), Yvonne Ferguson (Bellshill) and Alex Ramsey (Govan) for playing with the band.
The photo gallery has now been added of when The Troops played in London for The Gospel Arts weekend.
see gallery 
Portadown Photos
Photos have now been added to the Gallery, from The Troops recent visit to Portadown.
Our grateful thanks to Ronnie Watson and Portadown Corps for allowing us to use these photos on our website - thanks Ronnie!
see Portadown photos
The Household Troops welcomes two new members to the band.
David Edmonds (Dunstable) replaces Chris Jeffery on 2nd Cornet, and Jason Beattie (Norwich Citadel), replaces James Ord on Soprano Cornet, who has moved to the front row.
Welcome boys! We hope you enjoy your time with us!
New Troops CD
'TRAILBLAZERS' - available to buy now from Band Secretary Jan Johnson. Don't miss out!
email Jan to place your order
Pre-Gospel Arts Concert
Tickets on sale now for Pre-Gospel Arts Concert, Troops in concert with Derby Central Songsters.
more details
2006 Tour Gallery Added
The 2006 Summer Tour Gallery has been transferred from the old Troops Site and can be viewed now!
At last! The Singapore & Australia Tour Gallery has been added - thank you for your patience!
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Granddad Reports Trooper Martin Bennett gives his version of events on the troops Tour of Australia & Singapore. read more |
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Goodbye!! The Troops say a sad goobye to Mark Martin and Chris Jeffery as they leave the band at the end of 2007. After 11 years of faithful service for Mark and 4 years for Chris, they both hang up their helmets and head on for bigger and better things. The Cornet Section will never sound the same again - we'll miss you boys! |
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Singapore & Australia Tour Review - The Salvationist, 8th December 2007 Review of The Household Troops Band tour of Singapore and Australia. read more |
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