As the Canadian Staff Band commences another busy season, we are sad to say farewell to Adam Pearson and Alex Bolton, both of whom have found they are unable to continue with the CSB and stepped out of the band over the summer. We wish them well as they continue to be actively involved at their home corps of Guelph Citadel and North York Temple respectively.
Returning to the band following a year’s absence is Derek Ritson of OshawaTemple. Derek previously played with the band from 2001 to 2009 and will be rejoining the CSB on solo horn.
Stepping out of retirement is longtime Staff Bandsman Ian Watkinson of Mountain Citadel, who has agreed to help us out on second horn for the coming season. A founding member of the band in 1969, Ian played soprano cornet until 1975, then returned to play solo horn from 1992 to 2001.
We also welcome the return of new mother Nicole Downer following a brief maternity leave in the spring. Nicole will be playing flugel horn this coming year, as Valerie Moreton moves to first horn.