Grande Prairie Marching Band

First Practice of 2010 Announced!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The first practice for the 2010 Marching Band season will take place on Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 pm at the GP Composite High School Band room.  While the prospective tour to Alaska has been cancelled for 2010, the band will be embarking on a smaller regional tour and is looking to increase its membership as [...]

First Practice of 2009 Announced!

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

The first practice of the 2009 season is March 4 at the Composite High School band room at 7:00 pm. The practice on the 18th will be canceled due to parent teacher interviews.
This year as Mike Townsend is heading South for the rest of winter, Rod Vanstone will be stepping up to plate for [...]

Successful Completion of the 2008 Marching Season!

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

The Marching Band successfully completed the 2008 Marching Season and greatly enjoyed multiple local and international performances. The band performed locally at the Sexsmith Chautauqua Day parade. The end of June saw the marching band head off to China to participate in the International Marching Band Salute to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Upon our return [...]

Band to Tour China – 2008!

Monday, April 21st, 2008

 
The Grande Prairie Marching Band
participated in the
International Marching Band Salute
to the
2008 Beijing Olympics
June—July 2008
 
The band performed in Beijing, Shanghai,
Hangzhou and Xi’an
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