An ad in the Chilliwack Progress in October, 1987 read: ‘Dust off your horn and blow up a

storm. Join the newly formed Chilliwack Community Adult Band.’

For over three decades the Chilliwack Community Band has been sharing its love for

music with the people of Chilliwack. We are a volunteer-based group that loves to play

music and provide a service to the community.

Dale Warr founded the band in 1987 and was also the co-conductor of the band — along

with Tim Wright — for 29 years. In its first year, the band started at Sardis high school with

quite a few ex-military musicians.

Today the band is made up of a group of musicians ranging in age from high school

students to retirees.  All members have years of music experience but we always welcome

new members who have the basic skills in music literacy.

The band has played at numerous events within the community like the Terry Fox Run, the

Christmas Parade, Canada Day, the Battle of Britain ceremony and many other concerts