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Royals is truly a band with a difference!
The
Red Deer Royals Marching Show Band is Central Alberta's
only Marching Show Band . Our band members(aged
11-21) currently represent 20 schools throughout
the area. Although most of the 120 members are
from Red Deer, there are young people travelling
from as far south as Carstairs,as far north as
Ponoka, as far west as Caroline as well as many
other communities in between. Over
the past 36 years, the Royals have developed into
an award winning band performing, competing and delighting
crowds locally and internationally. This unique band
program trains young instrumentalists in the performance
of traditional and contempory music in concert, parade
and field show settings. They are known for their
quality instruction, variety of repertoire and originality
of presentation. The
band is made up of woodwinds, brass, percussion and
colorguard. Regular rehearsals take place on Wednesday
evenings during the school year. As well, there are
Saturday blocking camps beginning in late January
and performances every weekend from May to July.
Touring
is an ancillary part of the Red Deer Royals experience.
The Royals program provides the opportunity for regional,
national and international touring. The band has
travelled to California and Mexico in 1992, North
Dakota in
1994, Australia in 1995, England and France
in 1998, The Netherlands and Germany in 2001 and
Italy in 2003. In the summer of 2006 the band
returned to Australia.
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Red Deer Royals In Concert |
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The
Red Deer Royals in concert at Red Deer College |
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The
Red Deer Royals have a busy concert season which
runs from September to March. They perform at
many functions including the Lest We Forget Musical
tribute to the Veterans, the Red Deer Remembrance
Day ceremonies, Festival of Trees, the Carol
Fest and the Kiwanas Festival. They have also
performed with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra.
During
Concert season the Royals' Colorguard perform
and compete as the RED
Winterguard.
RED
Winter Drumline is an opportunity
for any musician(including non-Royals
members)
to play percussion. The group rehearses
Friday nights and competes in February
and March.
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The
Red Deer Royals in Parade
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The
Red Deer Royals parading in Sundre, June 2005 |
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The
Royals are a familiar participant in parades
throughout Alberta from May to July. As well
as performing in the Fair and Rodeo parades
of surrounding Central Alberta communities,
the Red Deer Royals perform in the Calgary
Stampede Parade and the Edmonton Klondike Parade.
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| The
Red Deer Royals performing a Field Show |
The
Red Deer Royals performing
their field show in Australia, July 2006 |
The
Field Show portion of the Royals experience
is one that many audience members cannot believe.
The 10 -12 minute show consists of 4 songs.
The musicians and colorguard perform while
moving about the field in a choreographed performance.
The
Royals consistantly perform to their high standard
during Field Show competitions. They also perform
their Field Shows in exhibition.
The
Royals tour a great deal, travelling on average,
every 3 years.
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Bookings
are welcomed for the upcoming season. Please email
Rob Goring at robgoring@shaw.ca
Definition:
march-ing band mem-ber:
Extremely
committed person who moves along steadily while
performing music, usually with rythmic stride and
in step with others, often found in a large group
formation, with large crowds watching and cheering.
Particularly, persons wearing red and black suits
and plumed hats. One who usually wears out their
feet, gets wet, sweaty, and generally has a good
time. |
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