A Message from our President

Hello to all,
It certainly has been an interesting couple of weeks/months for everyone. The Goderich Laketown Band has not met together since the 9th of March and there are many members that are missing it. We do not know when we will get back together again, but I am sure the members have been practicing regularly. We look forward to performing again as soon as we are able.

A few days ago I received an email from the grandson of Harvey Jenner, conductor of the Goderich band circa 1924. This band was the precursor to our very own Goderich Laketown Band which formed in 1967. Included in the email was this photo taken in front of the old courthouse sometime between 1924 and 1930. This band undoubtedly disbanded due to the second world war and it took until 1967 for it to resurrect itself as the Goderich Laketown Band. Rest assured, the Goderich Laketown Band will be back in action a lot sooner than that! Harvey is the gentleman behind the bass drum

Covid-19 Update

In compliance with current Provincial and Federal directives, and in the interests of public safety, we are cancelling all Goderich Laketown Band performances until further notice.

In Memory of the Fallen

As dawn approached Sunday morning there was a rumble of thunder and the skies threatened rain. But as the morning progressed, the skies broke, and for once, the weather cooperated. The annual Decoration Day Ceremony at the Maitland Cemetery was able to proceed without a hitch.

It was a moving moment to hear and see the Celtic Blue Highlanders under the leadership of Major Matt Hoy, lead the procession of veterans, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and the Ladies Auxiliary onto the grounds.

The Goderich Laketown Band performed leading up to the service and also provided the musical accompaniment for the hymn sing. Archdeacon Allan Livingstone presided over the service followed by Pipe Major Matt Hoy performing “The Lament” on pipes and Katie Dockstader performing “The Last Post” and “The Rouse” on trumpet. Wreathes and poppies were laid at the memorial by The Town of Goderich, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, The Ladies Auxiliary, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109.

Unlike the more public commemorations that remember the fallen every November 11, this was a private moment where those connected to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice could reflect, remember and honour loved ones lost.