FAR back into the corridors of military history, music has played an important part in the armed forces.
From buglers to drummer boys, Army band parades have helped to boost morale.
The Nottinghamshire Band of The Royal Engineers, the East Midlands TA Band, has been doing just that since they were first formed in 2007.
Comprising 32 members, the band have played across Great Britain and Europe in parades, marching displays and traditional military events.
The band practice regularly at the TA Centre in Bilborough where they often perform concerts as well.
The group have been deployed to a number of locations nationally and abroad including Germany, Belfast and Jersey.
There's been a greater focus this year on the role that bands play in the army since the murder of Lee Rigby, a drummer in Royal Regiment of fusilliers, in May this year.
They've been preparing ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 29 where they will entertain the crowds which will include former servicemen and women.
Musician Rebecca Young has been playing music over 20 years and plays drums in the band as well a number of other percussive instruments.
She's been one of the earliest musicians to join and said playing as part of them is an experience like no other.
She said: "For me it's the people in the band, you get a lot of variety of arrangements and teaches you quite a lot about music."
As a fellow drummer, the news of Lee Rigby's death hit Rebecca in a more personal way than most.
Pride is a well shared emotion among the members of the band.
Lance Corporal and trumpetteer Teresa Healey said it was a privilege to play for military marches.
She said: "It's so heart warming when you're marching through the streets and there's crowds there in support.
"Leading the troops on a march is just amazing."
Musician Will Haywood said he was thrilled to be able to honour the efforts of the military next Saturday.
He said: "What we do is so much about community and making the troops return as best at it can be.
"We're all really looking forward to Armed Forces Day and it's great to be playing to the local crowds as well."
