Lt Col (Rtd) George Evans OBE

Welcome to the official website of the UK (Founder) Branch of the International Military Music Society.

The Society was founded in the United Kingdom on 1st January 1977, initially from members of the Band Section of the Military Historical Society. Lieutenant Colonel Sir Vivian Dunn KCVO OBE FRAM RM agreed to become the first President and took a very active interest in the Society up to his death in 1995.

In 1998, following the formation of branches overseas, an International Committee was formed to govern the Society, whilst the UK membership was established as a branch in its own right.

Military music and military musicians play a key role in our nation's life which they enrich with their professionalism, heritage and uniforms. Not only do they provide musical support for their respective services and units, they undertake a wide range of public engagements frequently generating considerable sums for service and national charities.Of course, we must not forget the musicians' operational role demonstrated vividly in Iraq and elsewhere.

Whatever your interest in military music, I hope not only that you will enjoy browsing through these pages but that you will also become a member of our Society. You would be most welcome.