Queen Victoria's Funeral (1901)

**piperdbh** · 10th December 10, 10:04 AM

As a music educator, I'm intrigued by the instruments carried by the band, and the way some of them are carried. It appears that some of these musicians hadn't marched in quite a while. I wish there had been sound recording available then. It would be really interesting to hear what march they're playing.

**BoldHighlander** · 10th December 10, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

I wish there had been sound recording available then. It would be really interesting to hear what march they're playing.

Indeed, I agree

**OC Richard** · 16th December 10, 04:39 AM

Wow, how eerie and amazing to watch that. Thanks so much for posting!

Impressive that the Navy was given the honour of pulling the Queen's hearse.

Yes those men in Highland Dress are civilians, undoubtedly the Queen's servants and pipers.

Interesting to see what appeared to be a contingent of Prussian dignitaries, one's helmet bearing a huge metal eagle.

Yes indeed it would be wonderful to hear the bands... probably playing at A=452!

**Larry124** · 17th December 10, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

As a music educator, I'm intrigued by the instruments carried by the band, and the way some of them are carried. It appears that some of these musicians hadn't marched in quite a while.

With respect. Other parts of the ceremonial do not appear to be as practiced and smart as they would be today.