Join us on August 28th at 7PM at the TransAlta Performing Arts Studio (1302 6St SE ) to learn all about our groups and what we have to offer! This is an event where prospective parents and students can receive more information from the staff and directors of both the Calgary Round-Up Band and the […]

Are you in grades 10 – 12? Do you love music or dance? Then you should definitely join the band! The Calgary Stetson Show Band is open to students in grades 10 through 12. One year of playing experience on your instrument is recommended but no marching experience is required. No prior experience is necessary […]

We have an excellent staff that will be working with the band this year. They have many years of experience working with marching bands in Calgary and they bring a tremendous amount of expertise and enthusiasm to the band. Each section in the band has a number of instructors with a coordinator who oversees what takes […]

Formed in September 1988 as a high-energy marching show band for Calgary and area Senior High School students, the Calgary Stetson Show Band offers opportunities for personal development, advanced musicianship, performance, and travel. In their distinct black and gold uniforms, the band proudly represents Calgary, Alberta, and Canada with a unique combination of tradition and […]

Pride – Dedication – Hardwork The members of the Calgary Stetson Show Band work extremely hard over the course of a year.  Here are some interesting statistics about the average performance year: Performance year runs September through to the end of the annual tour, typically end of July or middle of August. The students are […]

If you are interested in making a donation to the Calgary Stetson Show Band please do so though CanadaHelps.org or contact us directly at office@stetsonband.org. Our Sponsors are so amazing! The Calgary Stetson Show Band is extremely grateful to our granting partners and corporate sponsors.  Please visit and support those that support us!

This year will be another exciting year for the Calgary Stetson Show Band and its Bands of Calgary affiliates: the Calgary Round-Up Band, the Calgary Stampede Showband, and A Band of Outriders.  As members of the Bands of Calgary, each band operates independently under its own Association and as such has independent activities. The Calgary Round-Up […]

During the school year rehearsals are held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 PM with one band camp a month. Band camps are weekend rehearsals typically held Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. After the school year ends, the time commitment increases to almost daily throughout the majority of July. Separate sectional […]

The Calgary Stetson Show Band prides ourselves on keeping registration fees manageable for families. It is extremely important to us to have as many eligible students able to participate in our incredible program. Our registration fee is $1,200 per season and includes: extensive instruction from dedicated professionals; use of dress uniform, including classic cowboy hat […]