Bandsman Collection

Washington Street, showing opera house, Marquette, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Washington Street, showing opera house, Marquette, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Bandsman during Trooping the Colour, London, England, Uk

The Quarterly Inspection on Board HM Training-Ship "Boscawen"(engraving)
1061036 The Quarterly Inspection on Board HM Training-Ship " Boscawen" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament (engraving)
1599686 Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Military Tournament)

Military Bandsman Fraser of the Coldstream Guards (mezzotint on laid paper)
3615617 Military Bandsman Fraser of the Coldstream Guards (mezzotint on laid paper) by Mrs Ross (early 19th century) (after); 50.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Drummer and bandsman of the Gordon Highlanders (colour litho)
2775567 Drummer and bandsman of the Gordon Highlanders (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of the British Army (colour litho)
1043053 Sketches of the British Army (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the British Army)

The Gordon Highlanders, Sergeant, Bandsman, and Drummer, Review Order (colour litho)
6030006 The Gordon Highlanders, Sergeant, Bandsman, and Drummer, Review Order (colour litho) by Payne, Harry (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sergeant, Bandsman, and Drummer)

Sketches at the Rawul Pindi Durbar (engraving)
1591199 Sketches at the Rawul Pindi Durbar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Rawul Pindi Durbar)

The Seaforth Highlanders (colour litho)
980342 The Seaforth Highlanders (colour litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seaforth Highlanders. Piper and bandsman)

The War in the East, Russian Military Types (engraving)
1059727 The War in the East, Russian Military Types (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Russian Military Types)

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Hungary, Budapest, Castle Garden Bazaar, Zenelo Budapest bandsman providing free music concerts at tourist locations all over the city

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Hungary, Budapest, Castle Garden Bazaar, Zenelo Budapest bandsman providing free music concerts at tourist locations all over the city

Bandsmen of the Northern Rhodesia Regiment beat a military tattoo, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. Artist: LNA Images
Barefooted bandsmen of the Northern Rhodesia Regiment beat a military tattoo, Zimbabwe, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler

Young bandsmen in uniform
Group of young bandsmen in uniform, getting ready to play. circa 1967

Victorian Scrap - Drummer Bandsman. late 19th century

Bandsman of 7th Queens Own Hussars
A portrait of a bandsman in the uniform of the 7th Queens Own Hussars Date: C.1910

Bandsmen of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
Two bandsmen of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in band uniform, during posting to China around 1911. Date: C.1911

Portrait of a young man, 1909
A bandsman in civilian clothing from the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, when based in Malta in 1909. (This may be W G H Golding, whose personal photograph album this picture appears in.) Date: 1909

Bandsman of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers in uniform. Date: C.1910

SKETCHES AT THE RAWUL PINDI DURBAR, 1885. 1. Entrance to Rajah of Bhawulpores Tent. 2. Baggage of a Punjaub Infantry regiment, with carts, crossing the Jhelum ferry. 3

Bandsman and Sapper of the Foot Grenadiers. From Napoleon 1er et la Garde Imperiale by Eugene Fieffe, Paris, 1858

SKETCHES AT THE RAWUL PINDI DURBAR, 1885. 1. Entrance to Rajah of Bhawulpores Tent. 2. Baggage of a Punjaub Infantry regiment, with carts, crossing the Jhelum ferry. 3

Inniskillings Band
The band of the 27th Inniskillings : one of them may be Bandsman W G H Golding, in whose scrap album this photo is pasted. circa 1912

Fusiliers Band 1909
The band of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, serving in Malta circa 1909. (From the personal scrap album of Bandsman W G H Golding.) 1909

Bandsman, Fusiliers
Bandsman of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, serving in China 1910 circa 1910

Training Ship, Mount Edgcumbe Band, Saltash, Cornwall
The Mount Edgcumbe Industrial Training Ship for Homeless and Destitute Boys was established at Saltash in Cornwall in 1877

Holborn Schools Band, Mitcham, Surrey
Boys band at Holborn Schools, High Street, Mitcham - originally established in 1856 in the grounds of Eagle House. The Schools provided accommodation

Dutch Bicycle-Mounted Bandsman, 1937
Photograph showing a Dutch army drummer of the Bicycle-Mounted Regiment; stationed ats Hertogenbosch, September 1937

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Bandsman: The Heartbeat of Military Music From the grandeur of Trooping the Colour in London, England, to somber occasions like the Funeral of Mr. Gladstone, bandsmen have always played a vital role in military events. Their presence adds an aura of majesty and solemnity as they march in perfect synchrony. In Sketches at Westminster during the Quarterly Inspection on Board HM Training-Ship "Boscawen, " we catch a glimpse of their dedication and discipline. These engravings capture their unwavering commitment to excellence, honed through rigorous training. The Royal Military Tournament comes alive with sketches showcasing bandsmen's performances that leave spectators awestruck. With each note resonating through the air, these talented musicians captivate audiences with their skillful renditions. Military Bandsman Fraser stands tall among his Coldstream Guards comrades in a mezzotint engraving on laid paper. His uniform exudes pride and tradition while his instrument becomes an extension of himself. Drummers and bandsmen from the Gordon Highlanders bring color lithographs to life with vibrant hues. Their energetic beats echo across battlefields, inspiring soldiers as they march forward fearlessly. Sketches depicting various British Army regiments illustrate how bandsmen unite diverse units under one harmonious melody. They bridge gaps between different ranks and create camaraderie amongst troops serving together. At Rawul Pindi Durbar, amidst engravings capturing this historic event, we witness bandsmen playing melodies that celebrate unity and honor traditions passed down through generations. The Seaforth Highlanders' colorful lithograph showcases not only their bravery but also highlights how music can uplift spirits even during times of war. Bandsmen become beacons of hope amid chaos and uncertainty. Even beyond British shores, such as in The War in the East's Russian Military Types engraving; we see how music transcends language barriers by bringing people together despite differences.