Capt Ted Whealing MVO BA ARAM ARCM LTCL RM. Musical Director: Capt Ted Whealing Ted Whealing joined the Band Service in 1955 as a junior entry musician (alto sax, clarinet and violin). In the mid 1970s he attended the advanced conducting course at the Royal Academy of Music, and also studied under John Dankworth. On commissioning he served as Director of Music of the FONAC, Flag Officer Plymouth, CINCFLEET and CINCNAVHOME (Royal Yacht) bands. Following his retirement from the Corps in 1991 he became the Director of Music of the Royal British Legion, an appointment he held until 2006. He is almost certainly one of the country’s most experienced directors of music and his warm, enthusiastic personality has made him a firm favourite with audiences throughout the country. There is little doubt that his appointment as our first music director has been a significant factor in the band’s successful start. Ted lives in Bishops Waltham and is married to Gloria, a soprano of considerable ability.