Join us for a weekend where the echoes of history intertwine with the vibrancy of contemporary musical prowess, celebrating Victoria Day in style. “Fortissimo Victoria” will feature two multi-band performances, showcasing brass-reed musicians alongside the stirring melodies of pipes and drums.
Kicking off the Saturday night festivities at 6pm will be a spirited performance by the University of Washington Huskies Drumline, followed by the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s), along with the return of the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band, United States Marine Corps.
In a nod to history, the Canadian Scottish Regiment and the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band collaborated on the album “Bands Across the Border” in 2000, showcasing the strong bond between Canadian and American military musical talent.
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, May 18 – 6pm: “Fortissimo Victoria” at Topaz Park, coinciding with the Victoria Highland Games. The evening will feature a rendition of “Chariots of Fire,” a tribute to the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.
Sunday, May 19 – 4pm: “Fortissimo Victoria” at the BC Legislature steps, presented in partnership with the Greater Victoria Festival Society, as a prelude to the Victoria Day Parade on Monday.
The 2023 Military Music Spectacle can still be viewed on Vimeo, click here for hyperlink.
