American high schools, colleges and universities have a common linking factor – their bands

They enliven events across the country from football games to graduation ceremonies with varied programmes that includes everything from traditional Sousa marches and film themes to rock classics and contemporary pop

The history of The Blues And Royals reaches back close to 350 years with the band still using solid silver kettledrums presented by King George III in 1805

This most prestigious of British military bands epitomises everything great about Britain and they are worldwide ambassadors playing concerts across the globe

Their multi-state, coast to coast tours of the United States have been warmly received and this release is a salute to the generosity and kindness shown by their American hosts

The band provide their unique take on a variety of musical genres from Cream and Led Zeppelin through to the music of today including Christina Aguilera and James Blunt, all neatly topped off by a selection of traditional marches and their salute to Disney’s High School Musical

1. Fanfare: High School Salute - 00:57
2. The Final Countdown - 03:05
3. Stairway to Heaven - 04:04
4. Sunshine of Your Love - 03:23
5. Star Wars - 01:45
6. Billie Jean - 02:59
7. Pirates of the Caribbean - 03:07
8. Candyman - 03:20
9. Your Song - 03:53
10. The Raiders March - 02:06
11. High School Musical Medley: Start of Something New/Breaking Free/We're - 05:57
12. It's Not Unusual - 02:31
13. You're Beautiful - 03:23
14. Olympic Spirit - 03:28
15. The Stars and Stripes Forever - 03:42
16. Liberty Bell - 03:54
17. National Emblem - 03:01
18. High School Cadets - 02:37