| 1902 |
In July Mr. Richard Wellington Roelofson was requested to form a band for
the MacGregor Gouldy excursion to Elora. This was the beginning of the oldest surviving
Marching and Concert band in Waterloo County. Officially named the "Galt Band" on
August 15 of that year.
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| 1906 |
The band purchased the "1895 BLACK WATCH" Highland dress Uniform was changed to the
"GALT KILTIE BAND". the new look of the band combined with its musical ability
made it much in demand.
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| 1910 |
Performed at Madison Square Gardens in New York.
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| 1911 |
A weeks engagement at the Iowa and Minnesota state fairs.
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| 1912 |
Mr. R. W. Roelofson resigned as bandmaster and Mr. W. "Sheppard" took over the position.
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| 1922 |
Mr. Roelofson returned as leader. During the Second World War the band almost collapsed due
to many members enlisting. Through his efforts the band held together until the players
returned in 1945.
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| 1949 |
Mr. W. "Bill" J. McFadyen became leader, he coached
the band in more modern trends in music. The band lead the parade and
played accompanying music for the annual school children's concert held
at Dickson Park.
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| 1956 |
Mr. F. "Frank" Gadd took over as bandmaster. He was no
stranger to the band having joined on clarinet in 1934. He was a
former Galt Kiwanis Youth Band Director and brought a number of young players
into the ranks. Of many, two were girls. Mrs. Bette Fox (nee Haisell) is
still an active member in 1999. In his honour a music award is given to one
grade 13 stduetn in each of the four local high shcools under the name "The
Galt Kiltie Band Frank Gadd Memorial Award"
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| 1984 |
This year Mr. K. "Ken" Dearlove, took
over the baton. No stranger to the Kiltie Band, he had performed on
trumpet on many occasions as far back as 1959. This was also the year
that the band was awarded the "Bernice Adams Memorial Award".
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| 1987 |
A highlight of the band on their 85th anniversary was a tour of
Scotland and England, where they performed many concerts.
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| 1991 |
The "Bernice Adams Memorial Award" was again awarded, not to
the band, but to one of its members. Mr. R. "Bob" Fox, who is a
50 year active member.
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| 1997 |
Ken Dearlove retires as the Bandmaster, and is replaced by Bob Hougthon.
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| 2000 |
Bob Houghton resigns from the position of Bandmaster to go and complete his PhD in music.
He is replaced by David Davidson.
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| 2004 |
David Davidson resigns as Bandmaster to spend more time playing trombone.
Allan Lee is appointed as the new Conductor/Bandmaster.
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| 2006 |
Allan Lee resigns from the position of conductor. Jeff Ford is appointed as the new Conductor.
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The band continues to perform many parades and concerts under the able direction
of Jeff Ford.
