Coldstream Guards Band: Commemorating Queen Elizabeth's 100th Birthday Unofficial

The Coldstream Guards Band, one of Britain’s most prestigious military bands, will perform at the Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall. This performance features a special celebratory program commemorating the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s birth. In addition to the main ensemble led by Music Director Major Justin Tegarty, bagpipers from the Scots Guards will make a special guest appearance, and Lieutenant Colonel Masayoshi Shibata and Sergeant Third Class Mai Tsugumi from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Band will serve as guest conductors, creating a spectacular collaboration that highlights the bond between Japan and the UK. The program includes “Pomp and Circumstance,” the “James Bond” theme, famous songs from the musical “Cats,” and the traditional “Greensleeves,” promising a luxurious experience where you can fully savor the refined, rich sound and magnificent performance unique to a military band. Please enjoy to the fullest the historic traditions of the British Royal Family and the powerful yet delicate sounds of the military band.