The Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band is getting set to kick off its 25th anniversary in style.
The band, which is the youth division of the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band, is turning 25 this coming January. In celebration, it’s taking part in the 15th annual Vancouver Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, Dec. 2.
The band includes players aged eight to 18, with members drawn from across Metro Vancouver, B.C. and beyond. It was founded in January 1994 to honour the untimely loss of two young SFU Pipe Band players and instructors, Robert Barbulak and Malcolm Bokenfohr, who died in a motor vehicle accident.
The Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band competes and performs at local, provincial and international events and on the world stage in Scotland.
It provides young players with world-class instruction and the chance to develop strong musical and leadership skills. For more, see sfupipeband.com.
The Santa Claus Parade, presented by TELUS, starts at West Georgia and Broughton at noon. Check out www.vancouversantaclausparade.com for route info and details.
