The Guest Bands Committee is proud to present
FANFARE
Adjudicators:
Performing Groups:
Stampede Percussion
The Stampede Percussion ensemble is the collection of front ensemble members from the Calgary Stampede Showband. The ensemble provides members to explore and learn new skills on the many instruments that are utilized within the front ensemble section. From the crash cymbals to the vibraphone, there is many things to enjoy in this ensemble!
Calgary Stampede Showband
The 7-time World Champion Calgary Stampede Showband was created in 1971 to serve as the musical ambassadors for the Calgary Stampede. Under the direction of John Meehan, these 154 Alberta-based performers are developing lifelong skills such as athleticism, artistry, and the confidence that comes through dedication, hard work, and persistence. The Showband celebrates youth achievement in the community while delivering a world-class performing arts program for Alberta's youth.
Stampede Brass Choir
The Showband Brass choir consists of Calgary Stampede Showband members who perform in a smaller high-energy setting. Many continue to develop their skills on their main instrument, but others also take the opportunity to utilize and develop musical skills on a secondary instrument
Stampede Sax Choir
The Showband Sax Choir is comprised of members from the Calgary Stampede Showband who sought for extra performance opportunities and experience a smaller ensemble setting to challenge their playing skills either on their main or secondary instrument. They cover nearly the entire saxophone family from the Bari to the soprano saxophone.
Northern Empire Performing Arts
Northern Empire has a long history in the marching arts dating back to the 1960's under other names such as the 1st Canadian Regiment, the Edmonton Strutters, and Impact Performing Arts. In its second year since returning to the marching community to perform, Northern Empire continues to grow with members from Edmonton, Spruce Grove, and Sturgeon County, Alberta.
Stampede Band of Outriders
The Band of Outriders, under the direction of Dustin Stirling, is an energetic, forty-piece ensemble, comprised of Calgary Stampede Showband Alumni and other musicians from the Calgary area. Formed in 1991, the Band of Outriders was created to provide an opportunity to Calgary Stampede Showband Alumni to continue to showcase their talents. Originally no more than a dozen members, Outriders has evolved into a musical powerhouse respected and well known throughout the City of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede. With a wide musical repertoire and distinctive choreography, the Band of Outriders is an excellent addition to many events including the Calgary Stampede, corporate events, festivals and sports events.
As Stampede ambassadors and volunteers, the Band of Outriders extend their musical version of western hospitality to local crowds and thousands of Calgary visitors every day during the annual Stampede. Band of Outriders makes over 50 appearances during the 10 days of Stampede.
Our Lady of the Rockies Jazz Band
Intermission
Red Deer Royals Marching Show Band
Numbering 53 members and now celebrating their 55th year, the Red Deer Royals are “Central Alberta’s World Class Marching Show Band”. The members of the Royals are between the ages of 12 and 21 and come from several communities surrounding the Red Deer area. Over the past 55 years, the Royals have developed an award-winning program entertaining crowds locally and internationally. In addition to being an accomplished marching band, the Royals have a strong symphonic band tradition and an outstanding colour guard. Music performance is only part of the Royals: a strong leadership program that fosters teamwork, respect and sense of pride is also developed. Over the past decade, the Royals have traveled extensively around the world sharing their music to countless audiences. This past summer, the Royals traveled to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island to perform for audiences in events such as the Charlottetown Pride Parade, the largest parade in the province. In 2019, the Royals traveled to England and Ireland to compete in the Celtic Band Festival in Limerick, Ireland and received gold medals in all events. Previous to that, the Royals have performed in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Ireland, and Australia.
Sound of the Rockies
Sound of the Rockies High School Marching Band is an extension of Our Lady of the Rockies High School Instrumental Music department and is comprised of high school aged students from Calgary, Alberta. Student’s performance experience in the band ranges from beginner to over 6 years of playing and dancing! The students, parents, and staff of Sound of the Rockies Marching Band would like to thank our hosts with their many staff and volunteers for today’s show and wish all the other bands good luck both today and in the rest of their performance seasons.
Calgary Stetson Show Band
Formed in 1988, the Calgary Stetson Show Band has proudly represented Calgary, Alberta and Canada with entertaining and innovative performances for over thirty years. The Stetson Show Band is a non-auditioned ensemble, and its members are high school students who travel from across Southern Alberta weekly to rehearse and perform with the ensemble. The Calgary Stetson Show band is committed to providing young people with the excitement and challenge of a world class marching music ensemble. Over the years, the band has strived to develop their high standards of musicianship and performance in an atmosphere of camaraderie and fun.
Taipei First Girls High School Marching Band, Honour Guard and Colour Guard
Taipei First Girls High School prides itself with a team of glorious tradition. The team consists of the marching band (established in 1959), the honor guards (established in 1963) and the color guards (established in 1998). All our members are students with outstanding performance skills, academic achievements, and excellent conduct. They won first prize in the wind music competition for senior and vocational high schools in Taiwan many times. In addition to international performances, they are often invited to perform on the ceremony of Taiwan National Day, flag-raising ceremony on New Year’s Day, visits of the foreign guests, and important occasions. Therefore, they are well-known as a team of excellence an honor.
Calgary Round-Up Band
Known for their youthfulness, energy, and spirit the Calgary Round-Up Band is one of Canada’s oldest junior marching bands recognized by their iconic blue, black, and white uniforms. Formed in 1956 by Calgary Police Services as the Calgary Schools Safety Patrol Band, the Calgary Round-Up Band has entertained audiences from Europe to Australia and throughout North America. This year the group travelled to Vernon, BC to participate in the Okanagan Military Tattoo! Round-Up is under the direction of Heidi Haubrich, and Drum Majors, Pierson Tam, Lina Mahdiy and Emily Sun.