Service bands
The Service bands are made up of the Concert Band and the Corps of Drums. They formed in 1984 and have been representing the Service through music, marching and displays ever since.
Musicians include retired firefighters and support staff, as well as talented residents of Devon and Somerset with a background in music.
Here you’ll find more information, including a brief background, the types of events they attend, how you can join, and how to book them.
The Concert Band
The band currently has 40 members and has been musically directed by Martin Andrew since July 2015.
The music played varies from military marches, to classical pieces, to medleys from films and musicals.
You can find them representing the Service throughout the year at different events, including:
- concerts
- fetes
- open days
- garden parties
- charitable events.
The band regularly support the Fire Fighters Charity, alongside many local charities too.
Corps of Drums
This band provides drummers and buglers for all sorts of occasions. Their performance history includes local, national and international events and audiences vary from royalty to crowds at smaller venues such as church fetes.
Corps of Drums often join with other musicians, such as:
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Band of the West Midlands Fire Service
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West Yorkshire Fire Band
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Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service Band.
Together, these groups have performed at impressive venues including The National Firefighters Memorial London and The Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium.