Fleet and District u3a

A life as a musician in the British Army

Event type: Monthly Meetings
Date: 17th June 2026
Group: Monthly Meetings
Venue: HAR - Harlington Centre
Organiser:
Cost: Free

Jon Woodhouse joined the Army as a Musician at the age of sixteen and served in Her Majesty’s Lifeguards Band for 25 years.  During his time with the Lifeguards band, Jon enjoyed a long and varied musical career playing clarinet (even on the back of a horse), bass clarinet, and saxophone at many high-profile events.  He also participated in concert tours across Europe, America and Japan.  In 1999 Jon retired from the Army, but still teaches, and can be seen playing in various local bands.  Beyond music, Jon enjoys swimming, gardening, and travelling the world.