The UK is admired for some of the biggest ceremonial events in the world. What is the secret of their success?
In recent years the UK has seen some of the biggest (and arguably the best) ceremonial events in the world. Some happen each year such as Trooping the Colour, the State Opening of Parliament and the National Day of Remembrance but others occur once in a generation and include Royal Weddings and State Funerals to which digintaries from many countries are invited.
How do the military prepare for such events and do State Visits present different challenges?
Images: The Trooping the Colour rehearsal in 2023
How to book this event:
This will be a hybrid lecture. Members of TAS SW London can attend free of charge but non-members will be asked for a £10 fee at the door. To watch the lecture live online, please email theartssocietyswlondon@gmail.com for a link. There is a charge of £5 for non-members.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Dr Graham Jones
After a glittering career in military music as the Senior Director of the Household Division, Lieutenant Colonel Graham Jones MBE retired from military service to embark on a career as a professional conductor, clinician and lecturer.
Since embracing his new career Graham has travelled extensively guest conducting bands, orchestras and lecturing in USA, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Italy, UK and Ireland. During 2018 Graham conducted in USA, Switzerland and Japan amongst an ever growing international schedule.
Graham continues his position as visiting resident conducting lecturer for Troy University in Alabama, USA and to enjoy guest lecturing for both Cunard and P&O shipping companies where he has been a lecturer on over 25 cruises as well as enjoying a growing reputation as an after dinner speaker.
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