ONE of the Army’s premier bands, the Band of the Royal Artillery, based at Tidworth, is holding a band open day next Friday, February 13, at Lucknow Barracks.

The day will give musicians an opportunity to work alongside a professional military band and will include wind band, marching band and ensemble sessions as well as an audition/recital session.

If you want to know more about the open day, or are thinking about a career in military music, please contact the Royal Artillery Band on 01980 650814 or email BandRA-bcit@mod.uk or go to Facebook.com/ TheRoyalArtilleryBand.

There will be a band concert at the new Garrison Theatre, St Andrew’s Road, Tidworth, on Wednesday, February 18.

Admission is free by advance tickets only.

To apply call 07765 382678 or 01980 840722.