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
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
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
Sunday 12th May 2:00 - 4:00pm
Free Bandstand Concert
Bring a picnic, invite family and friends and we will bring the music. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon, with great company.
Venue: The Henry Wellcome Bandstand, Central Park, Dartford, DA1 1JP
Saturday 25th May 10:30 - 12:30pm
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
We are delighted to be invited back to perform at the RHS Chelsea Flower show on it's final day of the show. Ticketed event via the RHS website.
Venue: Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, SW3 4SR
Saturday 22nd June 7:00 - 9:00pm
10th Anniversary Concert
Join us in celebrating our 10th Anniversary and held in the wonderful setting of the Actors Church in the heart of London's West End. A free concert.
Venue: St. Paul's (The Actors) Church, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED
Sunday 25th August 3pm - 4.30pm
Eastbourne Bandstand
This is a ticketed concert available at the door. There will not be an interval during this concert
Venue: Eastbourne Bandstand, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Saturday 19th October 7:00 - 9:00pm
A free concert with retiring collection. More details to follow
Venue: St. Clement's Church, Kings Square, Finsbury, London, EC1V 8DA
Saturday 14th December 7-9pm
Christmas Concert with Quire Voices
More details to follow
Venue: Windsor Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, High Street, Windsor, SL4 1LS
Interested in coming along to a rehearsal?
The band rehearses every Monday evening (excluding Bank Holidays) from 7.30pm to 9:30pm in the City of London at St Botolph's Church Hall, Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3TL