Burlington Teen Tour Band - Canada's Musical Ambassadors
The BTTB started in 1947 in a room on top of a store on Brant Street with 75 young and eager musicians. Since that time the BTTB has grown into Canada's Premier youth marching band.
Celebrate our continuing homage to music with us this year:
- Sept. 29, 2019- Appleby Line Street Festival
- Oct. 14, 2019 - Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Parade
- Nov. 16, 2019 - Toronto Santa Claus Parade
- Dec. 1, 2019 – Burlington Santa Claus Parade
- April 5, 2020 – Spring Concert Burlington Performing Arts Centre at 2 p.m.
- April 5, 2020 – Spring Concert Burlington Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m.
- June 20, 2020 - Burlington Sound of Music Festival Parade
- June 21, 2020 - Burlington Summer Concerts in the Park Series - Central Park Band Shell at 7:30 p.m.
- July 1, 2020 – Canada Day Burlington - Spencer Smith Park
For other performances please visit teentourband.org/calendar
Winning awards and praise around the World the BTTB is known for a level of excellence second to none in music and marching. The band can offer you:
- Opportunity for world travel
- Performances in front of thousands of spectators
- Character building and self confidence
- Teamwork and commitment
- Sportsmanship
- Life-long friendships
Performing in parades, field shows, concerts, special events, TV and movie shoots this group of Burlington youth is nicknamed "the Redcoats" and has become "Canada's Music Ambassador".
For additional information, visit Burlington Teen Tour Band's website.
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Countries the band has performed in include:England, Republic of Ireland, France, Japan, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Provinces the band has performed in include:Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick States the band has performed in include:New York, Hawaii, California, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington DC, Rhode Island, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Vermont, Massachusetts and Iowa |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Age RequirementsThe Burlington Teen Tour Band is open to those aged 13-21 with a love of music. How do I become a Band member?The quick answer is "SHOW UP" to a Wednesday or Sunday rehearsal at 2311 New Street, Burlington. Plan to arrive about 20 minutes before practices starts so we can meet you and one of your parents and introduce you to your section. We do need to have one of your parents fill out a contact form to get you started. Ideally, we ask that you email us and let us know in advance what day you are coming so we can be ready for your arrival. Let us know your name, age, what section you are interested in and what day you will be coming out. Leave the rest to us. If you have an instrument, bring it with you! If you are joing the Colour Guard, Drum Line or Tuba we supply the instrument to you. If you do not have an instrument or access to one let us know and we will do our best to have one ready for you as we do have some back up instruments to get you started! After your first rehearsal we will set up a Band orientation for you and your parent(s). We will give a lot more information about the Band and our Band Booster organization as well as get all the official documents signed so you can become a full member and start on your new and exciting journey as a new Burlington Teen Tour Band member! When are rehearsals?The Band travels extensively during the parade season, making from 60 to 80 appearances annually. Most members also attend weekly private music lessons offered through the Music Centre's instrumental program. Rehearsals take place weekly at the Music Centre: Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. What does the Membership fee include?
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