About

The first RCMP pipe band was formed to perform in the Nova Scotia Tattoo in 1998 as part of the Force’s 125th anniversary celebrations. In the following years, RCMP bands began to form across the country.

The "C" Division Pipes & Drums was formed in 2001 and underwent a restructuring initiative in 2010. Since then, the band has proven to be a crowd-pleaser and has been in increasing demand to participate in various activities throughout the region. Requests for performances increased as the band gained in ability and popularity. Opportunities for band members to participate in events in Quebec and other regions of Canada as well as internationally with RCMP bands of other divisions frequently arose.

The eight RCMP sister-pipe bands, which now exist in Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montreal, Moncton and Halifax. All wear the same uniform and are subject to the same standards, rules and regulations. The Pipe Majors, through the National Executive Council (NEC) (a.k.a. the “RCMP National Pipes & Drums Program”) have agreed on a basic common repertoire called the core tunes with the intent that, when the opportunity presents itself, players from one band can easily supplement another band for special events. Composite bands of the whole national family are often requested by prestigious events such as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (REMT), Basel Military Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, and the Festival international de Musique Militaire du Québec (FIMMQ).

Band members are volunteers from all backgrounds including civilians and serving members of the RCMP.

Mandate

The mandate of the RCMP “C” Division band, as all other RCMP bands, is to act as a public relations vehicle for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and to ‘Benefit the Community through Music.’

This will be accomplished by:

• Acting as a ‘garrison band’ for our Quebec RCMP "C" Division.
• Performing at RCMP and public events throughout Montreal, the province and beyond.
• Building and maintaining a quality organization in both appearance and music.
• Providing a forum for members to ‘share and showcase their musical talent.
• Providing a social and educational environment for members.