Musical Director
Major Reeves joined the Army at sixteen as a Junior Musician in the Royal Artillery.
He became Principal Trombone of the RA (mounted) Band and Principal ‘cellist before being selected to attend the Bandmaster course at the Royal Military
School of Music Kneller Hall in 1974.
On graduating in 1977 he was appointed at the BM of the Royal Scots. In 1983 he was appointed Director of Music (North) controlling the bands of the
Scottish and King’s Divisions before taking up the position in 1985 as the Senior DoM BAOR, controlling over 25 bands.
On the move again, in 1987 Major Reeves returned to the Royal Artillery band in Dortmund. During this period he produced the music and displays for the
Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies in 1986 as well as many other major events.
In 1989 he moved back to England to take over the reins of the Life Guards Band, one of the most prestigious units in the army, where he had to learn to ride
at the age of 46 and took part in many State Occasions.
On completion of almost 38 years service Major Reeves became a civil servant at HQ RMSM Kneller Hall in charge of the career
development for over 1200 musicians in the Corps of Army Music.
Major Reeves has retired from Kneller Hall but is still very active having been MD for Alder Valley, Atlas Copco, and Bedford Town Band
and is currently the MD for British Airways Band.
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Major Colin Reeves LTCL LRSM psm
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Band Master & Drum Major
Francis (Fred) Harman followed his father’s footsteps into army music at the age of 15. Following 2 years at the Junior Musician’s Wing, Pirbright,
he then completed a one year course at Kneller Hall, the Royal Military School of Music. Fred then joined The Band of The Life Guards in 1967 and
spent 22 years playing percussion and rising to the rank of W0II Band Corporal Major by the age of 29. During this time he performed in most of the major
concert halls around the world and also took part in numerous TV, radio and recording sessions.
Apart from Military music, Fred performed with some of the major civilian orchestras including the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and for a few
years with Musical Director for HAODS (the Henley-on-Thames Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society).
After leaving the army in 1989, he joined British Airways and soon ventured into the world of Brass Bands. In 2001 Fred was appointed Band
Master of the British Airways Band and his responsibilities include conducting the Band in the absence of the Director of Music, rehearsing and
organising engagements for the British Airways ‘B’ Band and acting as Drum Major during the main British Airways Band’s marching engagements.
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Fred Harman
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Principal Cornet
Paul Douglas was born in Southampton, England and began playing the trumpet at the age of seven.
As he progressed through his school years he played with various school/youth orchestras and a brass band.
Shortly after leaving school Paul joined the army as a military musician with the Royal Hampshire Regiment (his County regiment).
During his military service he spent a year training at the Royal Military School of Music Kneller Hall. Paul also served in Germany, Northern
Ireland and was part of the first garrison on the Falkland Islands in the immediate aftermath of the war.
Paul left the army after six years and joined the Metropolitan Police in London. He is currently a Detective Inspector serving
on the Counter Terrorist Command based at New Scotland Yard. Paul has worked with the Robbery Squad and also led a team of 25
detectives engaged as part of the London 7/7 bombings response team.
Paul joined the British Airways Band in 1986 and subsequently became Principal Cornet player at the end of 2005.
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Paul Douglas
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Cornets
- Principal Cornet - Paul Douglas
- Solo Cornet - Anne Howard
- Solo Cornet - Jon Brigden
- Solo Cornet - Don Richardson
- Soprano Cornet - Barry Mills
- Repiano Cornet - Jackie Hancock
- 2nd Cornet - Mike Candler
- 2nd Cornet -David Beeston
- 3rd Cornet - Martin Ward
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Horns
- Flugel Horn - Hilary Mills
- Principal Tenor Horn - Matin Pearce
- First Tenor Horn - Alan Mann
- Second Tenor Horn - Mary Allberry
- Second Tenor Horn - Rebecca Cranstone
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Euphoniums/Baritones
- Principal Euphonium - Derek Young
- Second Euphonium - Vacant
- First Baritone - Sue Vel
- Second Baritone - Linda Avison
- Second Baritone - Janet Beeston
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Trombones
- 1st Trombone - Ian Mann
- 1st Trombone - Anthony Peagam
- Second Trombone - Eddie Young
- Second Trombone - Ken Westgate
- Bass Trombone - Ken Burton
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Tubas
- Principal Eb Tuba - Karen Burgess
- Second Eb Tuba - Mike Kearsley
- First Bb Tuba - Jim Davies
- Second Bb Tuba - vacant
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Percussion
- Kit -Fred Harman
- Timpani - Ray Dare
- Tuned - Ray Northcote
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