The Royal West Academy Honour Band from Montreal West, Quebec performed for The Morrisburg News on Sir James Morris Drive, during the 25th Annual Morrisburg Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, December 1st, 2018.
On November 20th, the award of "Best Visiting Band" was given to the honour band for their performance during the Cornwall Santa Claus Parade.
The band represents Royal West Academy in music competitions and festivals, and performs live for special occasions such as Memorial Day and graduation ceremonies. Its members wear specially made coats with pins representing the number of years they have been in the band.
The Honour Band is also the only high school marching band in the city of Montreal, and participates annually in numerous parades throughout Ontario and the Montreal region, including the Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade and of course, the 25th Annual Morrisburg Santa Claus Parade—organized by George Davies.
25th Annual Morrisburg Santa Claus Parade takes place Saturday, December 1st, 2018 [The Morrisburg News]
An Honour Band performance trip is planned each year and most recently, the band visited Cuba on a cultural exchange.
Royal West Academy is a public alternative anglophone secondary school in Montreal, Quebec. The School has limited enrollment, and prospective students are only admitted after an entrance examination and interview. It is situated on Easton Avenue in Montreal West, but its students come from all parts of the Greater Montreal Area. Royal West Academy is part of the English Montreal School Board.
For more information about Royal West Academy, visit royalwestacademy.com.
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