Countercurrent: conversations with Professor Roger Kneebone
Countercurrent: conversations with Professor Roger Kneebone
Professor Roger Kneebone
Lauren Petritz-Watts in conversation with Roger Kneebone
1 hour 20 minutes Posted Sep 16, 2026 at 1:07 am.
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Lieutenant Colonel Lauren Petritz-Watts is Principal Director of Music (Army) - the most senior position in this branch of the Army. In this podcast we explore the many aspects of Lauren's current role, her experience as a commissioned officer, the unique characteristics of Army music and her experience as the first woman to be appointed to her current position. 

Lauren describes the key role of music in the Army, from regular formal ceremonies such as Trooping the Colour to special state occasions and overseas visits. We also discuss her personal journey within a system which offers both opportunities and challenges.