The Band consists of 82 brass, reed and percussion players plus 12 pipers. Their musicianship and versatility will be on full display when they present a program of popular film scores, bagpipe music, military marches, and classics at their Rideau Hall concert. The Governor General's Summer Concerts 2000 are presented by CGI , the largest Canadian-owned information technology services firm. Audiences are invited to come early, bring a picnic, set up lawn chairs and make an occasion of this outdoor event on the beautiful grounds of Rideau Hall. Photos and interviews are available upon request.
Concerts are subject to cancellation due to extreme weather conditions.