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Composed by Adrian Quince
Performed by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Leap Day is a fantasia for band dedicated to February 29. Coming only once every four years, the leap day on our calendar offers an interesting occasion to pause and consider how much our lives and the world have changed in the last four years. Featuring dynamic rhythms, the piece centres on an energetic fanfare which returns periodically. Between these are episodes which illustrate the frequent ups and downs of modern life.
Composed by Adrian Quince
Performed by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force
Leap Day is a fantasia for band dedicated to February 29. Coming only once every four years, the leap day on our calendar offers an interesting occasion to pause and consider how much our lives and the world have changed in the last four years. Featuring dynamic rhythms, the piece centres on an energetic fanfare which returns periodically. Between these are episodes which illustrate the frequent ups and downs of modern life.
Composed by Flight Lieutenant Michael Parsons
Performed by the Band of the RAF College
In 2015, the charity Soldier On! launched the competition for a quick march composition entitled ‘Soldier On!’. Competition winner Flight Lieutenant Michael Parsons, Director of Music of the Band of the RAF Regiment entry is performed on the steps of College Hall Officers’ Mess, RAF College Cranwell.
Composed by Senior Aircraftman Matthew Leach
Performed by RAF Music Services
The RAF Music Services perform Senior Aircraftman Matthew Leach piece 'Saeculum', meaning 'Century' in Latin. Matthew won the RAF Slow March competition, to celebrate a century of music in the RAF, and the piece will be performed in public for the first time at the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in January 2022.
Composed by Andrew Stevens
Conducted by Squadron Leader Richard Murray
Performed by the Band of the RAF College
Composed by Glenn Miller
Performed by the RAF Squadronaires
Composed by Lionel Hampton
Performed by the RAF Shades of Blue
