KITSILANO BOYS BAND
Founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1928 by Arthur W. Delamont

January 28 , 2011 Greetings to all KITSILANO BOYS BAND ALUMNI A few of our “quasi-executive” met recently to discuss the 100th anniversary of GENERAL GORDON SCHOOL. The school principal (Margaret Davidson) has requested that the band perform as the highlight of this reunion on Friday, June 17, 2011. Earl Hobson has agreed to conduct and we are all enthusiastic to return to our rehearsal venue. Details are as follows: Rehearsals Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the BASEMENT! Friday, June 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium Please try to attend both rehearsals, especially the one on Friday, June 17. Performance Friday, June 17 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium Mingling Friday, June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All alumni are, of course, invited and if you can participate in the gig (rehearsals and concert) please contact either of the following: Earl Hobson eshobson@telus.net 604-527-7064 Brian Bolam bl_bolam@telus.net 604-985-1527 If you can’t remember the location of General Gordon School, it’s at 2896 West 6th Avenue in Vancouver. For further information, you are welcome to call Gordon Laird @ 604-221-7731 or me, Barrie Gillmore @ 604-926-1919 – although I shall be on a vacation from January 21 to February 20.

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July 6, 2007 West Point Grey United
photo: July 7, 2008 Beatrice Grey

Bill Good's family graciously lent
Bill Good's authentic uniform

photo: July 7, 2008 Beatrice Grey

Ben Laird and Oliver Percival Smith in uniforms patterned on Bill Good's uniform
by Marilyn Laird
photo: July 7, 2008 Beatrice Grey

Brief History of the Kitsilano Boys Band 1928-1982

Sinking of the Empress of Ireland, 1914

Article featuring the Kitsilano Boys Band in "Canadian Winds - Vents canadiens" Fall 2006

                 Books on the Kitsilano Boys' Band -

By Jove What a Band,
The Worlds Most Famous Boys Band
and The Red Cape Boys

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Trips, Concerts and Events

1928	General Gordon Band 1928
1931	Early Picture of Band 1931
1934	Trip to England
1936	Trip to England
1939	Trip to England
1947	Trip to Hollywood, California
1950	Trip to England and Holland
1953	Trip to the British Isles
1955	Trip to the British Isles and Jersey
1958	West Vancouver Band to U. K. Holland and Brussels
1962	Trip to U. K. and Europe
1967	Expo 67 in Montreal
1968	Trip to the U. K. and Europe
1970	Trip to the U. K. and Europe
1979	Kits Band Alumni Trip to England
1998	70th Reunion Concert July 1998
2003	75th Reunion Concert July, 2003
2004	Ken Sotvedt Celebration Concert June 2004
2005	Display - 100th Anniversary of Kitsilano, 2005
2007	79th Reunion Concert July 9, 2007
2008	80th Reunion events July 5-7th, 2008
2011	Concert at General Gordon School 100th Anniversay

Arthur W. Delamont - Personal History

Collecting all the Alumni!!

Special links to web pages of Alumni and other musical organizations

The Kitsilano Boys Band Alumni includes everyone who has the Kitsilano Boys Band and Arthur W. Delamont as part of their experience. Our purpose is to locate and support one another, to hear about any Reunions, and to contact one another, by phone, letter or e-mail. We welcome: - Those who played in the Kitsilano Boys Band or any related Band under Mr. Delamont's direction. - Those who were lucky enough to go on one or more of their trips. - Family members (Parents, Children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren) of any member of the Kitsilano Boys Band

We maintain an e-mail list of Kits Band Alumni. Please add your name by sending an e-mail to:
barryleinbach@hotmail.com

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Webmaster: Gordon Laird dglaird@gmail.com

Updated: February 11. 2011