Musician
Governor General'S Foot Guards
Cartier Square Drill Hall, Ottawa
Over 35 years in the Regimental Band of the Governor General's Foot Guards, performing Last Post, fanfares, in parades and concerts. Played the Last Post for interments for many serving and former military, including Captain Nichola Goddard, the first female Canadian combat soldier killed in combat, as well as for a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Also played Last Post for the burial of my Great Grand Uncle (who passed away at the end of the Great War and whose body was discovered in 2008, and after genetic testing located our family; burial was in October 2011 near Arras, France).Performed Last Post in France, Washington DC (for Remembrance Day at the Canadian Embassy x 2), and in Hungary. Performed Last Post being recorded and broadcast live on television in Canada, France and Scotland. Participated in television and radio interviews.Performed at military tattoos (massed band performances usually involving over 600 performers) in Bermuda (2009 & 2015), Atlanta (Georgia x 2), Denver (Colorado), Selfridge Air Force Base (Michigan x 2), Memphis (Tennessee) and multiple times at the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo (Halifax, NS).