Night Shows
The Moose Jaw Kinsmen International Band and Choral Festival for 59 years has had a wonderful collection of guest artists perform for its evening concerts. In the past, Moose Jaw audiences have been treated to the virtuoso musicianship of world-renowned artists such as Rafael Mendez, Sigurd Rascher, and Buddy DeFranco. More recently, the True North Brass from Toronto performed an amazing show to a standing-room-only audience at the Mae Wilson Theatre. We've heard from some wonderful bands as well, including some of the best military bands from Canada and the United States, as well as one of our all time favourites, Canada's own RCMP Concert Band.
AIR COMMAND BAND
The Air Command Band is a full time, thirty-five piece professional ensemble that performs throughout Canada and abroad. The role of this multifaceted organization is to provide musical support to the Canadian Forces, all levels of government and various public functions.
The ensemble dates back to 1946 when Carl Friberg, a wartime bandmaster from Vancouver, was invited to form a professional band for the Royal Canadian Air Force No.2 Training Command. The group was located in Edmonton and operational by the next year. Stationed in Winnipeg since 1964, the Air Command Band continues to provide musical services with a variety of ensembles.
- Concert Band
- Jazz Bands and Dance Bands
- Chamber Ensembles
- Marching Band
The Air Command Band travels extensively, bringing superb music and exciting entertainment to audiences throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. This world class ensemble performs at commemorative events, high profile ceremonies, and at international music festivals and tattoos.
We are most pleased to have the Air Command Band here again for a repeat performance.