The band is open to anyone aged 12 to 100 years old, who enjoy 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 2004 season with its annual Band Camp to be held on Saturday, January 31, 2004 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 will commence soon after (date to be announced) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Performances begin in May and carry though to August. Plans for the 2004 season include a weekend trip to Quesnel to participate in the Billy Barker Days parade, and our major trip will include Red Deer, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. We will also be performing at local events which include Sexsmith Chautauqua Days, Beaverlodge, DOnnelly, High Prairie and our own Stompede and Canada Day events.

Tentative plans for 2005 include the World Championships for Marching Showbands being held in Porto Allegre, Brazil with a stop on our way home in PEI to participate in the Gold Cup Parade.

For more information on joining the band contact the Director, Mike Townsend or the bands Executive.

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