The Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada

The Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada is a Canadian military band that serves as the official regimental band of the Royal Regiment of Canada. It is the oldest permanently organised band in the Canadian Forces. It is based at Fort York in Toronto and is assigned to the part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. The band was established in 1863, just one year after it's home regiment was established from the amalgamation of the Royal Grenadiers and the Toronto Regiment. It was originally composed of members of the Toronto-based volunteer militia band The ceremonial dress uniform of the band is a scarlet tunic and bearskin, similar to Grenadier Guards in the United Kingdom, with the only difference being the plume is red over white, as a homage to the former Canadian Guards regiment.

Structure

 * Ceremonial Band
 * Concert Band
 * Dance Band
 * Big Band
 * Fanfare Trumpeters

Notable Performances

 * Performances for the Royal Family
 * State visits
 * Presentation of Colors
 * Military Musical Pageant at Wembley Stadium
 * 50th anniversary of the raid on Dieppe in August 1942
 * The launching of the ship the Hector in Pictou, Nova Scotia
 * The Summerside Tattoo in Prince Edward Island
 * 2000 International Military Festival of Music in Quebec City
 * 16th International Military Band Festival in Kraków, Poland.

Discography
The band has made the following six recordings in its history:


 * Ready Aye Ready
 * In Concert, On Parade
 * Footsteps in Time
 * Fields of Honour
 * Promenade
 * Saeculum Aureum

Leadership

 * Director of Music - Captain Kevin Anderson
 * Band Commanding Officer - Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Nonato
 * Drum Major - Mike Morello
 * Band Sergeant Major - BSM Sheila Andrews