The Kiltie Band

For more than seven decades of our town’s history the Kiltie Band provided the soundtrack to Collingwood’s joys and celebrations. They were also present to mark many a special occasion and more than a few sombre moments. This community band provided a welcoming stage to many local musicians and encouraged many a young boy and girl to learn an instrument and give back to the community. In their smart kilted uniforms they brought a sense of pride and awe to countless town parades and events. In the latest episode of the Collingwood Museum’s podcast Stories from Another Day we remember the gift of their music to Collingwood. After the story we ask for your band memories. Did you or a family member play in the Kiltie band? We would love to hear your stories! We also point you to a travelling exhibit coming to the Museum. Refuge Canada provides the context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light the challenges faced by refugees in Canada. More details will be posted on our webpage and our Facebook page in the coming days. We mention our upcoming PA Day program coming in April, again details to follow on all our social media pages. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or story ideas we would love to hear from you. Drop us a line at www.facebook.com/collingwoodmuseum or [email protected] Episode Picture: The Kiltie Band [Collingwood Museum Collection 001.12.1] Research: Enterprise Bulletin Dec. 10, 1925 Enterprise Bulletin Nov. 20, 1926 (p.1) Collingwood Kilties on Air Thursday Evening Enterprise Bulletin Sep. 6, 1928 Collingwood Kilties to play at T.O. Exhibition Enterprise Bulletin Mar. 17 and 24, 1932 The Band Question Enterprise Bulletin July 31, 1958 (p. 2) Collingwood Bands Kept Town in Step Since Early Years Barbara Arp, ed., Reflections An Historical Anthology of Collingwood (Collingwood: The Corporation of the Town of Collingwood, 1983), 180. Cowley, Christine E. “Butchers, Bakers and Building the Lakers: Voices of Collingwood”, 2008. Pg. 68. Links: “Coming Home ... Again” Season 1, Episode 17 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/Coming-Home-----Again-e1eeis5