Here are the Highlights and Major Events from our band’s lifetime:
2020
The band is on stand down from performing due to the precautions relating to the Covid 19 pandemic
2019
26 Nov – Band performs in the National Division RCMP Change of Command parade in Hull, Quebec, as A/Commr. Bernadine Chapman takes command from D/Commr. Mike Duheme
19-22 Sep – Band travels to Loon Mountain to perform as duty band for the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival. Our highland dancers are invited to dance for a 2nd time with the Red Hot Chili Pipers in their sold out show.
August – A contingent of band members, augmented by members from other RCMP bands across the country, participated in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
July – band members participated in the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
June – National Division leads the 4th national RCMP Drum Major’s Course in Regina at the RCMP Training Academy Depot Division
16-17 Apr – Band travels to Toronto to play for the RCMP “O” Division Change of Command parade
2018
Sept 14th – 16th – The Band travelled to and participated in the Shanghai Tourism Festival in Shanghai China – China Trip
3 Aug – Band performs with 53 RCMP pipers, drummers, and dancers at the Glengarry Highland Games Tattoo in Maxville as a tribute to the 20th anniversary of the RCMP Tartan.
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
April – CEILIDH AT CARTIER SQUARE – 20th Anniversary celebration of our Tartan
March – The Band as a group was presented the Commander’s Unit Commendation – first time a civilian unit has been given this award
2017
25 Nov – Band performs at TD Place in Ottawa for the pre-game Grey Cup Show
Oct 17-22 – Band members and dancers travel to Merida, Mexico to perform for the International Festival of Mayan Culture
Sep 23 – Band leads RCMP Veterans Assoc members, and Musical Ride members through Beechwood Cemetery to the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery where they perform for the lighting of the Memorial Flame at the RCMP monument
Sep 15-17 – Band travels to Loon Mountain to perform as duty band for the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival. Our highland dancers are invited to dance with the Red Hot Chili Pipers in their sold out show.
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
May – National Division leads the 3rd national RCMP Drum Major’s Course in Ottawa with assistance of the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Guard
30 Apr – Band organizes and performs in a Dominion Chalmers fundraiser concert
2016
December 1-5 – Four band members traveled to Hong Kong, China to participate in ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of the battle of Hong Kong. (Band Trip)
September 6-12 – Band travelled to Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival, Estes Park, Colorado, USA
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
May – National Division leads the 2nd national RCMP Drum Major’s Course in Ottawa with assistance of the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Guard
March 8th – A New Mace is presented to the Band. The Old Mace (1932) was retired.
2015
August 7th thru 29th – Edinburgh Military Tattoo (Edinburgh, Scotland) (Band Report)
July 5th – RCMP stand sentry at the National War Memorial in Ottawa (News Story)
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
May – After development, National Divison leads and runs the 1st national RCMP Drum Major’s Course in Ottawa with assistance of the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Guard
May 1st thru 10th – 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherland Composite Band Trip (Holland)
2014
Jun 10 – 15 NCR Band Members participate in Funeral for Officers Doug Larche, Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, and Dave Joseph Ross held in Moncton, New Brunswick
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
Mar 17 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade , Montreal, Quebec – Awarded: Best Military Unit
2013
Sep 19-22 – New Hampshire Highland Games, Loon Mountain NH
Aug 17-26 – Festival International Musique Militaire de Quebec, Quebec City
July 29 – Provincial Baseball Championships (Kemptville)
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
Mar 16 – New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, New York City U.S.A.
Mar 15 – United Nations, New York City U.S.A.
2012
Aug 12 – Festival International Musique Militaire de Quebec, Quebec City
Jul 12 – Kincardine Scottish Festival and Games (Duty Band)
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
Apr 15 – “Tempo and Tradition” Concert celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee – Dominion Chalmers Church
Mar 12 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Montreal
2011
Dec 11 – RCMP Commissioner Change of Command
Oct 11 – “Salute to our Military” Concert, Pembroke ON
Sep 11 – New Hampshire Highland Games, Loon Mountain NH
Jul 11 – Fort Henry Tattoo, Kingston ON
Jun/Jul 11 – Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax NS
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
Apr 11 – Dominion Chalmers 10th Anniversary Concert
2010
Sep 10 – Longs Peak Scottish Festival, Estes Park CO
Sep 10 – New Hampshire Highland Games, Loon Mountain NH
Aug 10 – Festival International Music Militaires, Quebec City PQ
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
2009
Oct 09 – 5th Anniversary Beechwood RCMP National Cemetary, Ottawa ON
Sep 09 – OPP 100th Anniversary Tattoo, Oshawa ON
Aug 09 – Festival International Music Militaires, Quebec City PQ
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
Jun 09 – Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax NS
May 09 – Royal Windsor Castle Tattoo, Windsor UK
Jan 09 – Robbie Burns 250th Concert, Pembroke ON
Jan 09 – Robbie Burns 250th Concert, Dominion Chalmers
2008
Oct 08 – Autumnfest, Woonsocket RI
Aug 08 – Gold Cup Parade, Charlottetown PEI and Hector Festival, Pictou NS
Aug 08 – “O” Division Change of Command, Downsview ON
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
May 08 – Saskatchewan International Tattoo, Regina SK
May 08 – CD Recording
Feb 08 – Carlson 70th Anniversary, Las Vegas NV
Jan 08 – RCMP Concert at Dominion Chalmers, Ottawa ON
2007
Dec 07 – John McDermott Christmas Concert Centrepointe Theatre, Ottawa ON
Nov 07 – 125th Anniversary Policing Tattoo, North Bay ON
Aug 07 – Commissioner Elliott Change of Command Parade, Ottawa ON
Aug 07 – Gold Cup Parade, Charlottetown PEI and Festival of Tartans, New Glasgow NS
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
Jun 07 – Hamilton International Tattoo, Hamilton ON
May 07 – RCMP Heritage Centre Opening and Saskatchewan Tattoo, Regina SK
2006
Dec 06 – RCMP Pipes and Drums receive RCMP Unit Commendation, Ottawa ON
Sep 06 – Rochester International Tattoo, Rochester NY
June – Bands of both Ottawa Police and RCMP Pipes, Drums, and Dancers perform in the annual RCMP Sunset Ceremony shows with the Musical Ride before Canada Day.
May 06 – Greater Cleveland Police Memorial Parade and Tattoo, Cleveland OH
May 06 – Incorporation of Ottawa Celtic Music and Dance Society, Orleans ON
2005
Nov 05 – Commissioner MacLeod Memorial Dedication, Ottawa ON
Jul 05 – CFB Petawawa 100th Anniversary, Petawawa ON
Jul 05 – Klondike Days and World Masters Games, Edmonton AB
Jun 05 – RCMP Gala Concert Series at Orleans Theatre, Orleans ON
Jun 05 – OPS 150th Anniversary Tattoo, Ottawa ON
2004
Oct 04 – Dedication Beechwood RCMP National Cemetary, Ottawa ON
Jun 04 – Hamilton International Tattoo, Hamilton ON
Apr 04 – Ontario Police Memorial Tattoo Skydome, Toronto ON
Mar 04 – St Patty’s Day Parade, Toronto ON
Feb 04 – “O” Division Change of Command, London ON
The Formative Years
First competition, Winchester Highland Games, 10 May 2003
First “A” Division Change of Command Parade, A/Commr. Clement, 18 February, 2003
First performance with the RCMP Dancers, A/Commr. Hovey’s retirement, 29 November, 2002
First parade and performance for HM Queen Elizabeth II, CPC, 14 October, 2002
First Annual General Meeting (AGM), 24 September, 2002
First RCMP-only band practice, 10 September, 2002
First performance with the RCMP Musical Ride, Maxville, 26 May 2002
First participation in the RCMP Sunset Ceremonies, 27 June, 2001
First kilt fitting, 29 March, 2000
First garrison duty, Change of Command, Commr. Zaccardelli, CPC, 01 September, 2000
First RCMP Medals Parade, 17 October, 2000