Pipes and Drums – Goals and Objectives
1. Establish and maintain a solid and respected Regimental presence in the community by:
- high quality performances at requested military and civilian functions
- competing in local highland games and building our professional image
- performing in parades in Calgary and surrounding communities
2. Maintain the pride and respect the soldiers of the Regiment have in their Pipes and Drums by:
- attending all requested Regimental parades
- performing for members of the Regiment at celebratory functions
- maintaining high standards of dress, deportment and performance as set out by the Regiment
3. Create and maintain a supportive infrastructure to ensure high quality performances by:
- working co-operatively with Regimental Chain of Command
- working co-operatively with the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Funds Foundation
- relying on the support of Canadian Forces School of Music
- using effectively, keeping in good condition, and developing sound replacement strategies for our instruments and uniforms
- developing a feeder system of young musicians
- attracting and supporting good leadership with the Pipes and Drums
4. Ensure our sustainability by continuously attracting new musicians to act as members of Pipes and Drums by:
- providing training to military standards in performance, dress and deportment
- offering an opportunity to build character in an organization with history and promise
- providing sound leadership and pride in accomplishment
- providing the opportunities and challenges to perform for larger audiences at world-class venues
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