Fastnet

Composed by Captain Paul Weston MMus LRSM ARCM RM
This piece, composed by Captain Paul Weston, won the first Vivian Dunn Extended Composition Competition in May 2002.
We have taken the central four minutes of his composition and created an MP3 file for your enjoyment. This recording is an unedited purist recording made in Portsmouth bandroom direct to stereo... in a single take! This is the recording of the performance to the adjudicators of the competition. If you require any further information on this music please contact us and we will pass any messages onto Captain Weston.
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HMS Ocean

Composed by LtCol RA Waterer OBE MMus Hon.FLCM LRAM RM
Written by LtCol Waterer this piece was performed at the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2001 to celebrate the launch of the new assult ship, HMS Ocean. Assault ships of the class LPH carry a full Unit of Royal Marines Commandos plus supporting units for specialist amphibious operations.
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Baroque and Roll (Chosin Few Part II)

Composed by BdCSgt Ken Peers arr. Captain David Cole
Premiered at the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2000 this piece is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, in December 1950, and its veterans.
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The Jolly Roger

Composed by BdCpl Martyn Hancock
Last year a new march was sort to commemorate the centenary of HM Submarine Service. The panel judging the entries voted Band Corporal Martyn Hancock's march 'The Jolly Roger' as the winner. It has now been adopted as the official march of HM Submarine Service.
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A Life on the Ocean Wave

Arranged by Warrant Officer Mac McDermott
The original recording of this track is taken from Britannia Volume 3 by Portsmouth Band.
Please download and save this file, however, this file must not be sold, used for any financial gain, claimed to be by any band other than the Royal Marines or to have been arranged by anyone other than the arranger.
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The National Anthem

The standard version of the National Anthem without a prliminary drum roll or Fanfare Team

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Last Post

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Reveille

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Sunset

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