The Windsor Regiment (RCAC)
The Band
The Windsor Regiment Band is a cornerstone of local official events. Established in 1937, the band has undergone many name changes; including The Bugle Band, The Brass Band, and The Windsor Militia Band. The Band is composed of miliatry and civilian players.
The Band
The Windsor Regiment Band is made up of both volunteer civilian members, and on-strength military musicians who are paid for rehearsals, military parades and community events.
To Join The Band
To join the Regimental Band as a reserve military musician, you must:
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be 16 in the year that you join
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be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
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have completed minimum Grade 11 with 15 high school credits
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pass an audition given by the Director of Music
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you will have to meet the Canadian Forces medical standards as part of the standard application procedure.
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complete a Basic Military Qualification Course usually part-time on alternate weekends during the fall or spring.
Recently
The Windsor Regiment (RCAC) Band recently performed as part of the 100 years celebration of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 594 (Oldcastle): In Step & In Service: The World On Parade.
Director of Music
Captain Andrew Shaw attained the position of DMus in 2019. A music teacher and department head at a local high school, he leads the band with excellence in all musical efforts.
DRUM MAJOR
Sgt Brian Eagle has been the Band’s Drum Major for many years, serving in numerous musical events. Teaching young military musicians to march and play is his forte.
Civilan Band Volunteers
People of the Windsor Area are invited to consider being a civilian volunteer member of The Band.
Employment Opportunities
Summer training and employment opportunities are usually available to military musicians upon completion of the Basic Military Qualification.
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Rehearsals
For those interested, drop in for a rehearsal between 7:00pm to 9:30pm on most Monday evenings from September to May.
About Us
Since ancient times, military musicians have been an asset to the battlefield, beginning with percussion and simple wind instruments used to call out commands for troops when the voice would not carry. Today, military bands consist of marching bands for parades and ceremonies, as well as concert bands for dinners and events. Modern military bands serve as a liaison between military members and civilians.
What is known today as the Windsor Regiment (RCAC) Band began in 1937 and endured many transitions through service types (land, sea, and air), instrumentation (bugle, brass, brass and reed), and names (Essex Tank Regiment, 22nd and 30th Recce Bands, Windsor Militia District Band, Windsor District Military Band, Windsor Military Band, and finally the Windsor Regiment (RCAC) Band since 2006). The Windsor Regiment Band serves to musically support the 31 Canadian Brigade Group.