Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada explained

Unit Name:The Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada
Dates:1863-Present
Country: Canada
Type:Military band
Size:35 members
Command Structure:32 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison:Fort York Armoury, Toronto
Website:http://band.rregtc.ca/
Commander1:Lieutenant Gregory Yasinsky
Commander1 Label:Director of Music
Commander2:Sergeant Steven Yasinsky
Commander2 Label:Drum Major
Commander3:Warrant Officer Sheila Andrews, CD
Commander3 Label:Band Sergeant Major

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 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.[1] [2]

History

The band was established in 1863, just one year after its home regiment was established as the Royal Grenadiers. It was originally composed of members of the Toronto-based volunteer militia band. The band received its first set of drums and instruments that same year. Due to its lineage, it was therefore referred to as the Band of the 10th Battalion Royal Grenadiers from 1881-1900 and later as the Band of the Royal Grenadiers from 1920-36. It assumed the name by which it continues to be known as in 1991.

On 1 July 1867, the band presented a formal concert in Queen's Park, Toronto, in celebration of Confederation of Canada. Under Lieutenant Walter M. Murdoch's leadership, the band was increased to 60. The band played at Massey Hall throughout the 1930s, first at the opening ceremony of Maple Leaf Gardens in 1933 and the for the 100th anniversary of Toronto's incorporation in 1934.[3] It also took part in the reception for King George VI during his 1939 royal tour of Canada and has played for every reigning monarch from Queen Victoria to Elizabeth II throughout its history.[4]

Directors

Structure

Headquarters

Parade Band

The parade band is the marching contingent from the band that participates in parade public activities in Toronto.

Notable performances

Discography

The band has made seven compact disc recordings:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada Reserve Unit Canadian Army. army-armee.forces.gc.ca. 2018-12-24.
  2. Web site: The Band of The Royal Regiment of Canada Presents – A Canadian Celebration – Sun Oct 28 2018 The Royal Regiment of Canada Association. rregtc-assoc.org. 2018-12-24.
  3. Web site: Maple Leaf Gardens Opening Night - November 12, 1931 | HockeyGods.
  4. Web site: Royal Regiment of Canada Band. The Canadian Encyclopedia. 2018-12-24.
  5. Web site: Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada Coming to Meaford . 2020-01-09 . 2018-11-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181103204001/https://www.themeafordindependent.ca/news/community-news/4761-band-of-the-royal-regiment-of-canada-coming-to-meaford . dead .

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