Joining the Band

We welcome new players, as space permits, in all instrumental sections. New members typically join us in the month of September or January, as we begin to rehearse for our major concerts, which take place in early December and early May. 

We welcome email inquiries at any time. We will answer questions, and add you to our list to contact at the beginning of the season.

There are no auditions or membership fees and we’re open to all ages and levels of experience, from high school students to retirees. Most of us are keen amateurs, but we do have professionals join in from time to time.

If you can read music at a comfortable pace and enjoy the idea of making the best sound you can in a friendly and supportive environment, the WCB could be your new musical home! Most of us own our instruments, but the Band does have a few available to borrow if you don’t have one and would still like to play.  Check out our Member Guidelines for more information.

From September through June, we rehearse most Monday evenings (except statutory holidays) from 7:30-9:30 pm, at the Community Pavilion at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, which is located beside  the main building.  Enter via the doors (Entrance C) that face the parking lot.  We rehearse in  the 2nd floor Community Room; stairs and elevator available.  You can find your way to the Community Pavilion via Grand River Transit.

To see what our typical performance schedule is like, check out the typical Band calendar, and have a look at programmes from our major concerts.

We invite you to attend one of our concerts, and introduce yourself to our Music Director, or any Band or Board member.