The band are delighted to introduce Ben Ruffer as our new Conductor. Ben started his musical journey as a Chorister at Chichester Cathedral before joining Trinity College of Music where he studied the Violin, Trumpet and Organ.
Having joined the Army in 2003, he was posted to The Band of The Life Guards. Ben took part in every State Ceremonial event both as a band member and State Trumpeter; including TRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Wedding, Diamond Jubilee, Diplomatic Receptions, Festival of Remembrance and the Queen’s Birthday Parade, where he was the Field Officer’s Trumpeter twice.
Having joined the Army in 2003, he was posted to The Band of The Life Guards. Ben took part in every State Ceremonial event both as a band member and State Trumpeter; including TRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Wedding, Diamond Jubilee, Diplomatic Receptions, Festival of Remembrance and the Queen’s Birthday Parade, where he was the Field Officer’s Trumpeter twice.