War of 1812 Introduces John Terence, Chief Warrant Officer (Ret'd) MMM, CD Producer

Photo by Gary McWilliams, Ontario Visited

"The Battle" at the Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival
Interview with Mr. John Terence, Producer, Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival

 

WAR OF 1812 & the Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival PLANS

With the War of 1812 Bicentennial this year, many organizations are celebrating by including remembrance and activities planned as part of their festival/event. Many festivals/events seem to start next year’s planning the day after that event ends. Mr. Terence tells us he doesn’t work that way. In fact, 2013/14 plans are well under way and 2015 has been started also. Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival has themes each year. A brief summary: 2012 – focus on events that occurred during the War of 1812. They will try to portray ideas around “why the American side choose to attack Canada”, the death  and the legend of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock and Lieutenant Colonel John Macdonell. 2013 – Focus on the Battle of Stoney Creek, the Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival will work in conjunction with the organizers of the Battle of Stoney Creek Reenactment. And 2014 – focus on significant events during that period of time of the War of 1812 and focus on “Pathways of Peace” also. I thought I would share with you some further details of the plans for the Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival for the War of 1812 through 2012-2014?

“The Canadian International Military Tattoo, an inspiring 2-1/2 hour show of stirring music, dancing, pipes & drums and military displays, will feature a commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the 1812-1814 War; the 150th Anniversary of The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (WR); along with International Guest Performers. A Signature Event in the City of Hamilton.”

“Central Canada’s premier Military Tattoo featuring the pageantry of massed military bands, pipes and drums and special guest performers is very pleased to announce our 21^st Military show for 2012. On Saturday June 23 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday June 24 at 2:30 pm, we will be featuring a commemoration of the 200^th Anniversary of the start of the War of 1812-1814, and the 150^th Anniversary of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (WR). Invited performing groups include the following: Special Guests- Pioneers of Canterbury Marching Group (Christchurch New Zealand)…The Windsor Regiment Band (Windsor): The Royal Regiment of Canada Military Band (Toronto): The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Military Band (Hamilton): The Military Band of the Ceremonial Guard (Ottawa): …The 48^th Highlanders Pipes and Drums (Toronto): The Lorne Scots Pipes and Drums (Brampton): The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Pipes and Drums (Hamilton): The Pipes and Drums of the Ceremonial Guard (Ottawa): The Dundas Pipes and Drums (Dundas):…The Tattoo Dancers: 13^th Regiment of Foot (Hamilton Re enactment Group): Winning Cadet Band in Ontario: 1812-1814 Re enactors (Hamilton): Danielle Bourre (Singer): The Fiddle Kid (Liam McGlashon)"

The Tattoo is a registered Not-for-Profit charitable organization and is a 2 ½ hour show with over 500 performers composed of military bands, pipes and drums, dancers, song, pageantry and special performing groups. Special emphasis is always given to our veterans from all theatres, and they are included in the show. There is no other show of this scale west of Halifax, and we provide the experience for the general public to connect the public to the military through music.

Next week I am excited to share with you my conversation with Mr. Terence about "Getting into the Act"!

(To Be Continued)