His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts

His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts (est. 1982) is an internationally renowned, pioneering ensemble of the UK's premier virtuoso brass players who specialise in historically informed performances of Renaissance and Baroque music. The pre-eminent group of its kind, HMSC celebrates its 37th birthday in 2019 and continues to delight audiences worldwide with the glorious sounds of its noble instruments.

The illustrious name of this world-leading cornett and sackbut ensemble is taken from five-part tthings for His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts by composer Matthew Locke (1621–77), which were performed during the coronation festivities of King Charles II in 1661.