Dear Parents,
Welcome to the C.C.I. Community Marching Band! Our town Collingwood has had a rich history of marching
bands dating all the way back to the 1940's. The last marching band though ended in the early 1970's,
close to 40 years ago.
The marching band is made of several different important compontents:
- The backbone of the this band is the "A Band", which forms the bulk of the instrumentalists.
Participation of this band in the marching tradition goes back over 20 years in the local Collingwood Santa Claus
Parade, and we're proud that this group now has the equipment and uniforms to do it in style! Not only
that, but we're also excited that this group will have the opportunity to show their talents in the
London Parade, Toronto Parade, Barrie Parade, and Collingwood Parade. This marching tradition forms an integral part of the Sr. Concert
band calendar, with all students participating.
- Our flag carriers (colour guard) are most often made up of grade nine students. We're happy to have them
involved in this way! Because there are often more students wanting to participate than there are flags
available, we approach the colour guard as a volunteer position, with positions filled on a first come,
first serve basis.
- Our drum line is formed using percussionists from several different bands. While the drumline forms
part of the expected role of the "A Band" member, other drummers from other bands are also given
first opportunity to participate. If there are still openings in the drumline, then we offer these positions
to interested "A Band" members first, and then secondly to members of the "B Band".
- While the vast majority of the band is comprised of "A Band" members, we also allow interested
community members to join for these special public celebrations at Christmas. Our hope is that a natural
link will be formed between the "C.C.I. component" and the community at large.
In this our 6th year, we will be marching in the London Santa Claus Parade on November 14th, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade on November 15th,
the Barrie Parade on November 21st, and the Collingwood Parade on December 6th.
Click here for pictures, video, and music of the Marching Band.
