The Prairie Winds Concert Band, formerly the Regina Lions Adult Band is a group of between 60 and 80 men and women, who meet every Wednesday evening between September and May to play marches, overtures, pop tunes and Broadway musical arrangements. There are two bands – the Senior Band, under the direction of Bob Mossing, is for those that have recently played their instrument and wish to keep up their skills. The Intermediate Band, under the direction of Jane Pinch, is for those that are returning to their instrument after a few years away, or for those that wish to play repertoire that is a little less challenging than the Senior Band music.

The Prairie Winds Concert Band has become a community favorite since it was established in 1961, and is invited every year to play at Church services, in shopping malls and at a variety of community events. They perform two concerts per year, and provide the members with opportunities for growth through clinics and workshops throughout the year.

Changing its name does not lessen the awards the group has won over the years. The group has received numerous outstanding performance plaques and invitations to Musicfest Canada, from Festivals they have participated in. They perform regularly throughout our community. Their annual road trips have taken them to Alberta, Manitoba, North Dakota & Saskatchewan.

In November they co-hosted, with the Saskatchewan Roughrider Pep Band, the Saskatchewan Grey Cup Marching Band. This marching band was made up of 870 musicians, aged 10 – 80, from all over the World. It was an incredible experience for those in the band and those watching. A submission will be made to the Guinness Book of Records regarding our spectacular marching band. Currently, there isn’t a category for the ‘largest marching band’ in a parade, but we hope to be the first entry in the new category.

In short, the band appears to be a dynamic, hard-driving organization of musical perfectionists. It’s not, of course. Band members described themselves best as “a bunch of recycled teenagers”. The description captures the essence of the young at heart if not in body.