David began his musical career at the age of 13 as a trombonist for Barnstaple Town Military Band and Bideford Town Brass Band. In 1987, he joined the Army and was posted to the Band of the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. During his two years at the Royal Military School of Music, David took a change of course, studying flute and classical piano under Graham Mayger and Veronica Clayton respectively. It was while he was at Kneller Hall that David discovered his passion forwriting band arrangements.

After postings to Northern Ireland and Cyprus in the early nineties, David successfully passed an audition for the Life Guards Band of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. During a series of summer concerts with the Life Guards Band, David was persuaded by the Director of Music to take yet another musical change: he became the principal oboist of the Band, a position that he held until he left the army in 1998.

The Director of Music

David A. Vaninetti-Smart FLCM

The Director of Music

David A. Vaninetti-Smart FLCM

The Director of Music

David A. Vaninetti-Smart FLCM

THE

HEROES

BAND

CD

Our first ever CD which is titled 'Heroes of the Flag' is now available to purchase for £10+p&p. Please email us at for details on how to order a copy.

TRACKS:

1. March: Heroes of the Flag

2. War March and Battle Hymn of the Vikings

3. Writing on the Wall

Soprano Saxophone Solo: Clive Greaves

4. Symphonic Dances from 'Fiddler on the Roof'

5. Waltz no.2 from Jazz Suite no.2

6. Symphonic Highlights from Frozen

7. Glenn Miller in Concert

8. Hero

Trombone Solo: Matthew Gee

9. Dos Danzas Latinas

10. Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiró)

11. Gibraltar