If you love music and want to meet new people...
come out and join us

Do you play a woodwind, brass, percussion, or rhythm instrument? Joining us could be the perfect opportuity to sharpen you musical skills, get performance experience, and meet new people!


The Military Band of the 48th Highlanders Association is a civilian concert band based in Toronto. Our mission is to learn, play and perform music of all styles, all while having fun and making friends. Musicians of varying skill levels are welcome, from novice to advanced. However, because the focus of the band is on playing, rather than lessons, knowledge of the fundamentals is a must.  



We are looking for dedicated and committed players to join the band.


New members are always welcome, and it’s free to join. We are open to musicians age 16 upwards, and the band rehearses on Tuesday evenings at Moss Park Armoury from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. 


Why you should join:


  • We’re nice, fun people
  • We love music
  • There’s no audition
  • There’s no membership dues
  • There’s no good TV on a Tuesday evening anyway!



What you need to join:


  • Your own concert band instrument (for brass and woodwind – if you’re a percussionist, we have everything in the band room!)
  • The ability to read music
  • Moderate proficiency in your instrument (even if it’s been a while since you played regularly)
  • A positive attitude
  • Willingness (and time and space!) to practice independently outside of rehearsal time
  • Attend most rehearsals in order to prepare for performances
  • A sense of humour!



What we value:

  • Openness to playing a variety of types of music
  • Continuously getting better at making music
  • Getting together consistently on one night of the week
  • Entertaining the public and getting out into our communities
  • Camaraderie and opportunities to socialize



Instrumentation

The standard wind band includes the following instruments:

Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Baritone), Horn, Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, Percussion (Drum kit, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, timpani, tuned percussion)


We are always looking for new members and currently have positions available in every section.



Uniform

The band provides all uniform items free of charge. For many years, the band wore the same full-dress highland uniform as the regiment (from the feather bonnet down to the canvas spats). These days, we’ve stuck to our highland roots, but we’re far more comfortable in kilts and shirts.



Rehearsals

When we’re not performing, we rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 8 pm to 10 pm in the dedicated band room at Moss Park Armoury (Queen and Jarvis).


No previous military experience is required and 
all uniforms Are provided free of charge.

Make Tuesday your music night out

Our members come from various communities right across the GTA. While many are from Toronto, we also attract players from Burlington and Oakville in the West to Scarborough and Clarington in the east, and we even have a few members from further afield. Members come from all walks of life, from students to retirees.


Ex-military musicians are always welcome, however membership is open to all players. While there is no formal minimum musical standard, you should have at least two or three years’ experience, preferably with some experience of ensemble playing.


Whilst there are no formal auditions, prospective players are invited to attend rehearsals to assess their suitability to join the band.

If this sounds like your ideal band then we want to hear from you!


Unlike many community bands, we do not charge annual dues to belong


We have vacancies in all sections of the band, so whether you’re a brass, woodwind, or percussion player, if you’re interested in joining us, fill in the form below to let us know and we’ll go from there.