An opportunity for young people who play an instrument to take part in major events
The London Massed Bugle Band (LMBB) is made up of young people who play either the snare drum, cymbals, bass drum, bell lyre or bugle.
Members are trained and are usually part of a band in their local group, with the LMBB providing an opportunity to come together for joint training opportunities and also to represent The Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Association and Girls’ Brigade at major events such as the Lord Mayor’s Show and the London Marathon.
The LMBB can benefit young people in many ways, including musicality, leadership opportunities and as part of the BB and GB award schemes. It also provides young people with the opportunity to try new and interesting challenges and experiences!
LMBB events and activities are overseen by a team of experienced musicians who have first-hand experience of the benefits of being a part of the band.
If you have any questions please get in contact by emailing lmbb@boys-brigade.org.uk
You can also follow the band on Facebook, Instagram or X.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events are listed on the events calendar.
How do I join?
Our members are part of The Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Association and Girls’ Brigade, primarily in the area covered by the BB’s London District but also from further afield.
Check out the events calendar for details of upcoming opportunities or email lmbb@boys-brigade.org.uk for more details.
What do you play?
Our repertoire contains a mix of bugle fanfares, drum solos, bell lyre solos and full band pieces, currently consisting of the following:
- Aces High: Bugle & bell lyre | Percussion
- Anchor Hymn: Bugle & percussion | Bell lyre
- British Grenadiers: Percussion | Bell lyre
- Bugler: Bugle | Percussion
- Dam Busters: Percussion & bell lyre
- Drum Solo No 1: Percussion
- Drum Solo No 2: Percussion
- Drum Solo No 3: Percussion
- Fanfare No 1: Bugle
- Grampian Hills: Percussion
- The Great Escape: Percussion & bell lyre
- The Herald: Bugle, percussion & bell lyre
- It’s a Long Way to Tipperary / Pack Up Your Troubles: Percussion & bell lyre
- Larbert: Bugle & percussion
- Roxburgh: Bugle & percussion
- Scotland the Brave: Percussion & bell lyre
- St Louis Blues: Bugle, percussion & bell lyre
- Shamrock: Bugle & percussion | Bell lyre
The following sheet music is taken from The Boys’ Brigade Bugle Band Handbook: British Boys, Bugler, Drum Solo No 1, Drum Solo No 2, Drum Solo No 3, Grampian Hills, Roxburgh, Shamrock.
What do you wear?
Band Training Days are non-uniform events. When performing in public, everyone is expected to wear the following uniform to ensure we maintain a smart and professional appearance.
BB/GA members
Young people & Staff Sergeants: Blue formal BB shirt, BB tie, BB belt, black trousers, black socks, black shoes
Leaders: White formal BB shirt, BB tie, BB belt, black trousers, black socks, black shoes
GB members
Young people: White long sleeved shirt, navy blue tie, navy v-necked sweatshirt, black tailored trousers (no skirts), black socks/pop socks, flat black shoes
Leaders (playing): As above
Leaders (non-playing): GB top and jumper as worn locally, black trousers, black socks, flat black shoes
Notes for all members
If ear rings are worn, a maximum of one ear ring per ear may be worn which must be gold or silver studs – no diamonds or other stones.
Hats may be worn at certain events – this will be advised on the communication for that event.
All shirts should be long sleeved and ironed. Black socks should be worn as well as black polished shoes.
Long hair should be tied back with a dark-coloured hairband.
In poor weather conditions, members should wear the BB/GB waterproof jackets as per the links below: