ABOUT THE WESTON SILVER BAND

	Weston Silver Band 2009

The Weston Silver Band traces its continuous history back to 1921 when it was created as the Weston Boys’ Band. The WSB’s instrumentation is modeled on the British-style Brass Band with 27 brass players plus percussion. This configuration allows the band to present an extensive repertoire: from Big Band swing and jazz to favourites from Broadway and Hollywood, as well as traditional marches and contemporary Brass Band repertoire.

Now in its 89^th season, and under the baton of Music Director Larry Shields, the bands membership is made up of accomplished brass players from the GTA and surrounding areas. Based in Weston 
( Toronto),  the band presents a concert series during the fall and winter season at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, as well as a busy performance schedule in venues throughout the GTA and surrounding areas. Recognizing its historic connection to the British Isles, The WSB maintains and fosters close ties to many composers and bands in the United Kingdom, and features soloists such as Richard Marshall, Principal Cornet, Black Dyke Band .

Through excellent artistic and educational performances for musicians and communities, the WSB seeks to promote the brass band tradition as an important part of the cultural heritage of this province as well as a dynamic and unique voice for contemporary composers and arrangers.

MUSIC DIRECTOR - LARRY SHIELDS

Weston Silver Band’s Music Director, Larry Shields began his musical training in the Salvation Army York Temple, and played bass trombone in Weston Silver Band until 1992. He is an honours graduate of Humber College in Music Performance. 

In addition to Weston, Larry is the Jazz Director of the National Music Camp of Canada. A busy freelance musician, Larry currently plays bass trombone in the Hannaford Street Silver Band and is Head of Music at Del La Salle College, an independent school in Toronto.

Weston Silver Band