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Celebrating Creativity, Passion, and Community
Calgary Stetson Show Band is a community-focused registered charity that delivers unique performance experiences for youth as one of Canada’s premier youth performing arts programs.
Combining music with movement to produce unforgettable experiences, the organization provides opportunities for youth to develop musical skills in a unique, fun and exciting performance-based atmosphere.
More Than A Band
Each year Stetsons provides multiple performance programs ranging from smaller Concert Band and Winter Guard / Winter Percussion programs to Full Band programming at parades and field show competitions.
Membership Requirements
Share amazing experiences with like-minded youth and make friends that last a life time. Open to all community youth ages 15-18 (Grades 10-12) who have a passion for the arts and music.
Hone Your Skills
Learn from world leaders and have your skills reach new heights. Bringing educators together from the Calgary area and around the world to experience band in a way like no other.
See The World
Join us as we tour annually around the globe brining life-changing experiences tour to members. Touring experiences focus on performance excellence, life skill development, and friendship.
Volunteer Commitment
Families are required to complete a set of Bingos and Kinsmen volunteer shifts annually. Requirements are set annual in conjunction with program size. Additional volunteer opportunities include chaperoning rehearsals and performances along with the opportunity be to a part of the Board of Directors.
Community
Celebrate the pageantry arts with a vibrant and exciting global community of peers as we create life-changing experiences.
Membership Costs
Annual Membership (September to July) is $1,500.00 with payment plans as low as $75 per week. Membership fees cover all rehearsals, band camps, performances, and uniforming.
Tour Fees
Annual Tour Fees based on destination range from $1,500 - $3,500 annually. Payment plans are offered as low as $50 per week. Tour fees cover all travel related expenses apart from personal spending money. Tour participation is optional.
Fundraising Opportunties
Multiple optional fundraising opportunities are offered annually to help members offset membership costs and touring fees. Some members manage to pay for their entire season through optional fundraising.
Are You Looking for More Information?
Join us at one of our upcoming Parent Information Sessions.
Charitable Donations
Help create the leaders of tomorrow! Support Calgary's musical and community youth.
Upcoming Performances
FAQ
Top Frequently Asked Band Questions
How do I join?
How do I join?
Click on the Register tab in the menu.
If you’re unsure if the Stetson Show Band is right for you, we are offering 2 free rehearsals until October 11, 2023, so come give it a try for a couple nights, and the instructors at rehearsal can help you with registering in person.
When are rehearsals, where are they, and what's the commitment like?
When are rehearsals, where are they, and what's the commitment like?
The band rehearses every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9:30 PM, from September trough June. Rehearsals are held at Stampede Park.
Each month members are expected to attend one Weekend rehearsal that usually takes place on a Saturday and Sunday from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
In July, the time commitment
increases for the majority of our annual performances.
Our policy is that school music functions and school exams take
precedence over Calgary Stetson Show Band activities.
Do I need to bring my own instrument?
Do I need to bring my own instrument?
Calgary Stetson Show Band provides some instruments such as Tubas, Baritones, marching French Horns, Percussion
instruments and Colour Guard equipment because they are unique to marching bands.
All other instruments are to be provided by the member, whether they are personally owned or rented from their school board or another institution.
How much family involvement is there?
How much family involvement is there?
Each family is required to work between 6 and 12 Bingo shifts annually. The total volunteer requirement is dependent on the total number of band members in any give year.
Bingos revenues go are applied directly to the reduction of annual membership fees. With our Bingo revenues membership costs would be in excess of $3,000 annually.
Is there mandatory fundraising?
Is there mandatory fundraising?
All fundraising initiatives are member driven and participation is optional. Annual fundraiser revenues are designed to offset individual member expenses.
Our Community Partners
2019 World Association Of Marching Show Bands Finals
Office Hours
# 3, 2451 Dieppe Ave S.W.
Calgary, Canada, T3E 7K1
403.258.0889
Mon - Fri, 10am - 3pm
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, Closed
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