121 Red Arrow Sqn Pipes and Drums Band meets one evening every week from 18:30 to 21:00 (6:30pm to 9:00pm). If you are interested in learning to play the bagpipes, snare drum, tenor drum or bass drum speak to you Flight IC or 2IC or any Officer. You do not need your own instrument, experience or previous music experience. Our excellent instructors will teach you all you need to know and we will loan you the instruments you need.
Generally, the band holds their practice nights at William C. Winegard Public School in Guelph.
Directions to William C Winegard Public School from the Guelph Armoury
About the Band
121 Red Arrows Squadron Pipes and Drums Band practices September to June and is open to all members of the squadron regardless of musical skill level. Check Teams as it is updated regularly for any cancellations, changes in timing, special events, competitions or parades.
The band participates in many community activities each year including the Remembrance Day Parade and the Guelph Santa Claus Parade. The band also leads the squadron at our Annual Ceremonial Review
Cadets play a variety of instruments including, bagpipes, snare, tenor and bass drums and are able to progress through the cadet music program, earning music levels as they progress. There is also summer training available through the Cadet Summer Training Program where cadets can go to learn an instrument or to hone their existing skills.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lt M Laing either via Teams or in person on a regular parade night.
1st Place – 2019 Central Region – Regional Band and Drill Competition
