The band regularly performs at Salvation Army corps and venues throughout the UK and engages in annual recording projects.
A War Cry (Salvation Army newspaper) advert called for volunteers; it read: If you're young, if you're saved, if you're physically fit, if you can play a brass instrument.....are prepared to leave home and family for six months active service for God and the Army...then be at Clapton Congress Hall on 12 March 1887.
On 1 June 1887 the pioneer 25 members of the Household Troops Band left Clapton Congress Hall to march into Salvation Army history.
[1] Composed of individuals from various Salvation Army centers, the band is selected based on their commitment to Salvationism, endurance, adaptability, and musical skills.
These tours usually take place during the last week of August and are primarily held in coastal resorts, where larger holiday crowds gather, sometimes straining the resources of local Corps due to the vacation season.
Although traffic can pose challenges, the band generally overcomes them through effective organization and cooperation with local law enforcement.