Join Us
The Grande Prairie Marching Band is open to anyone aged 12 to 100 years old, who enjoys music and wishes to play an instrument or carry a flag or banner. Annual Membership Fee is $10.00 which covers the whole family.
Uniforms are provided with membership. Members are expected to purchase official Marching Band shoes ($25.00) and at least one official Marching Band T-shirt ($15.00).
Members are expected to participate in fundraising activities which include Bingo’s, Casino’s, Raffles, Bottle Drives and the annual Lobster Supper.
The band kicks off its season with an annual Band Camp held in early spring at the Composite High School. If you want to see what the Marching Band is all about, this would be the ideal event to participate in. Regular Wednesday rehearsals have commenced at the Composite High School on Wednesday’s from 7-9 pm. Performances begin in May and carry through to the end of August.
We have received a verbal invitation to Denmark Open in Copenhagen in 2009. As well, the band will be participating in local events such as the Canada Day Parade in Grande Prairie, Stompede, Sexsmith Chautauqua Day, Quesnel Billy Barker Days, and parades in Donnelly, High Prairie and Beaverlodge.
For more information on joining the band contact the Director – Mike Townsend, Assistant Director – Rod Vanstone, or the band’s Executive.
Senior Band Registration