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Barriere & North Thompson Fall Fair/Rodeo 2009

The Band traveled to Barriere, BC (400 Km Northeast of Vancouver) over the Labour Day weekend to participate in the North Thompson Fall Fair parade and play at the rodeo fairground.  Later in the day, it performed at the Barriere Royal Canadian Legion.   Added photos from the band trip to the Photo Gallery .
September  09 2009 12:30

Photos- ANZAC Day 2008

Added photos to the Photo Gallery .
May  30 2008 16:00

Engagement Log 2007

The Engagement Log for 2007 has been updated.
October  27 2007 16:00

Photos - Hats Off Parade 2007

Added photos to the Photo Gallery .
June 05 2007  21:00

Engagement Log 2007

The Engagement Log for 2007 has been updated.
February 19 2007  14:30

Engagement Log Updated

The Engagement Log for 2006 has been updated.
October  19 2006  16:30

Engagement Log 2006

The Engagement Log for 2006 has been created.
February 24 2006  16:30

Promotions Announced

Congratulations to the following band members on their promotions in honorary band ranks:
Lance Corporal Tomoe Vuong
Lance Corporal Paul Brooke
Corporal Nick Johnston
Corporal Aleta Caron
Corporal Naomi Matsumura
Sergeant Paulette Heppner
Sergeant Harry Peterson
The Member List has been updated.
November 18 2005  18:30

Change of Command Ceremony

The band will be providing the musical support for the Regiment's Change of Command ceremony on September 15.  LCol Bryan Gagné will turn over command of the Regiment to Maj Peter Bell.
September 10 2005  18:30

Apeldoorn Parade Video

Holland Tour 2005 - Apeldoorn Parade Video
 See video of the Band marching in the parade in Apeldoorn Holland on 2005 May 08.
August 21 2005  17:30

Updates to 2005 Engagement Log

The 2005 Engagement Log has been updated.
August 04 2005  15:30

Holland Tour Photos

Holland Tour 2005
 See photos from the Band's "Welcome Again Veterans" tour of Holland at http://genechan.webhop.net/HollandTour2005/.
July 31 2005  20:00

Vancouver Diversity Festival

The band will perform at the inaugural Vancouver Diversity Festival at the Plaza of Nations on Friday evening, July 29 .
July 26 2005  15:00

Pipes By The Sea

Pipes By The Sea 2005
 On June 18, the band participated in the inaugural Pipes By The Sea Bagpipe Festival in Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.  See photos at http://genechan.webhop.net/PipesByTheSea2005/.
July  05 2005  16:00

BC Regiment Band in Holland

Marching in Goor, NL
The band visited Holland from April 29 May 10 to participate in the observance of the 60th  Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. Band members billeted with Dutch host families in the town of Goor.  Led by Band Director Corporal Brian Smith, CD, and Drum Major Evan MacNeil, the 28 member band performed in a number of local ceremonies and concerts.

The band also attended two major ceremonies at the Canadian War Cemeteries in Groesbeek and Holten as uniformed, non-performing guests.  The highlight of the tour was marching and playing as one of 20 bands along with 1,500 veterans (primarily Canadian) and over 200,000 spectators in the parade at Apeldoorn on May 08.  A contingent of 27 active serving members of The British Columbia Regiment (DCO) marched behind the band.  Her Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, and Princess Margriet of the Netherlands were on the Reviewing Stand.  The depth and sincerity of the gratitude of the Dutch people to Canadians for their liberation in 1944-1945 made a great impression on all band members.
 
The band happened to play the march State Center (by Pat Lee) at its first parade in Goor, and was astounded to find that all the Dutch people knew and sang the (Dutch) lyrics to it!  Apparently, the Dutch people heard this march played by American military bands after World War II and made up lyrics for it.  State Center became a regular item on the bands marching playlist, and was a hit whenever it was played in Holland.
June 19 2005  15:00

Updates to 2005 Engagement Log

The 2005 Engagement Log has been updated.
April 19 2005  12:30

Promotions and Updates

Congratulations on the following promotions in honourary band rank:
Lance Corporal Aleta Caron
Lance Corporal Sarah Dewell
Lance Corporal Evan MacNeil
Lance Corporal Naomi Matsumura
Corporal Chris Ahern
Corporal Noelene Ahern
Corporal Alexandra Dolowska
Corporal Neil Hawks
Corporal Pavel Rzyczniak
Sergeant Bill Lowden
The Member List has been updated, and the 2005 Engagement Log initiated.
March 09 2005  18:30

Band Going to Holland!

The Band will be going to Holland from 2005 April 29 - May 10 to participate in celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.  While there, we will be hosted by the town of Goor, and plan to participate in several official celebration events, as well as informal performances.
March 09 2005  18:30

No Weekly Rehearsal on Thanksgiving Monday

There will not be a weekly band rehearsal on October 11 (Thanksgiving Monday.)
October 05 2004  16:30

T&T Supermarkets Employees Family Day

T&T Supermarkets 2004
 On July 11, the band marched in a procession and played on stage for employees and families of T&T Supermarkets in Richmond, BC.  See photos at http://genechan.webhop.net/T&TSupermarkets2004/.
August 18 2004  15:30

Canada Day

Canada Day 2004 The band celebrated a busy Canada Day by playing from 0830 - 0900 in downtown Vancouver for the start of the Canada Post "Post to Post" 10K Run,  then hurrying down to Steveston (in suburban Richmond) by 1030 to march in the Steveston Salmon Festival Parade.  See photos  at http://genechan.webhop.net/BCanadaDay2004/.
August 06 2004  15:30

New Web Address for Photos

Since approximately July 22, photos from the http://genechan.homeip.net/ Web address have not been available.  For technical reasons, the Web address for the past 12 months' band photos has changed to http://genechan.webhop.net/.  Sorry for the inconvenience!
August 04 2004  14:00

BC Highland Games

BC Highland Games 2004 The band, together with the Chilliwack & District Pipe Band, performed at the Opening Ceremony of the BC Highland Games on June 26.  See photos (thanks to Duncan Wright!) at http://genechan.webhop.net/BCHighlandGames2004/.
July 17 2004  15:30

Williams Lake Stampede

Williams Lake Stampede 2004 The band traveled to Williams Lake (about eight hours from Vancouver, in Central British Columbia) from July 02-04 to march in the Williams Lake Stampede Parade and play several other performances as part of the annual Williams Lake Stampede and Rodeo.  At the Parade, the band was awarded a ribbon for 1st Place (Marching Bands) and a plaque for Best Overall (Bands).  See photos at http://genechan.webhop.net/WmLkStampede2004
July 15 2004  17:00

Langley Country Style Days Parade

Langley Country Style Days Parade 2004 The band marched in the annual Langley Country Style Days Parade on June 19, and was awarded Third Place in the Bands category.  The day was again sunny and warm, about 25°C, but thankfully the parade moved along briskly, and we completed the route in about 25 minutes.  See photos at http://genechan.webhop.net/Langley2004/!
June 24 2004  17:00

Updates - Members and Appointments

The pages for information about members and appointments have been updated.
 June 11 2004  17:00

Fort Langley May Day Parade

The band marched in the annual Fort Langley May Day Parade on Monday, May 24 with 26 members in attendance.  The day was sunny and warm, about 22°C. and everyone was well "warmed up" at the end of the march (just under an hour.)  The band was awarded First Place in the Musical Bands category.
May 26 2004  16:30

Promotions Announced

Congratulations to the following band members on their promotions on March 29 to the honourary rank of Lance Corporal:
- Lance Corporal Chris Ahern
- Lance Corporal Noelene Ahern
> - Lance Corporal Alexandra Dolowskka
- Lance Corporal Pavel Rzyczniak - Lance Corporal Adam Stephenson - Lance Corporal Nick Johnston
> April 17 2004  14:30

Engagements for Spring Added

Updated the 2004 Engagement Log with performances to support the Regiment's affiliated Army Cadet Corps.
April 06  2004  16:30

Engagement Log Updated

Updated the 2004 Engagement Log with commitments to perform at the Sun Run, Langley Country Style Days Parade, and the Williams Lake Stampede Parade.
March  13 2004  15:00

Paardeberg Dinner

On February 28, the Band will provide musical accompaniment to a dinner hosted by the Sergeants' Mess of The British Columbia Regiment in commemoration of the Battle of Paardeberg (Anglo-Boer South African War, 1900).
February 12 2004  10:00

Engagement Log for 2004 Created

Created the 2004 Engagement Log.
January 30 2004  19:00

First Performance for 2004

The Band provided musical entertainment for the Lunar New Year celebration at Victory Square on January 24.
January 30 2004  19:00

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