The Drum Major was Trevor Scoville from RCSCC Admiral DeWolfe in Campbell River, BC. He was truly one-of-a-kind... the best drum major in Canada, IMHO. To think all these young men and women were about 15-18 years old... really a spectacular job.
@@patrickstarr2428 I was in the 90s and they were clawing back funding and personel even then. Father was an officer for a long time. Due to cuts, and insurance rules it's a shadow of what it used to be. Haven't checked but I imagine Covid's made things even worse.
@@zedas1 I couldn't agree more. My dad was the CO of RCSCC Port Augusta and we had the enormous good fortune of having much of HMCS Quadra's equipment and facilities at our disposal, plus the support of CFB Comox when we needed supplies for on-board weekends, and vessels like the YDT2 (I think an old mine sweeper) and occasionally YAGs when they came up from Victoria. Then, as you said, in the 90s cutbacks happened and everything was pared back to bare essentials. The Forces budgets were cut and of course that impacted the cadets too. I'm so grateful for the experience and sea cadets certainly made me a more well-rounded person.
@@patrickstarr2428back in the 70s the Victoria area Cadets both Army and sea cadets had huge support from the Regular forces , Army then at Work Point Barracks PPCLI and CFB Esquimalt navel base , plus the local Militia units ,
I love when the band strikes up O Canada & God Save the Queen and everyone sings. These days I can rarely find anyone who isn't afraid to sing. I gladly do.
I was lucky enough to see this live as a 12 year old cadet. There is hardly a day that goes by that I do not recall fond memories of my time at HMCS Quadra. Its something every canadain kid should experience.
I could not believe some one had this, my copy was destroyed, brings me back can't believe it's been 30yrs. I watched some more current videos of the Ceremony of the Flags not even close we did some long nights preparing for that year. And I remember most of the drummers David Gates lead stick, Peter Prive 2nd lead, Neil Mckeever, Justin Edmund, the 4 of us originated from HMCS Rainbow Victoria. Dwayne Knutson was the Base Drummer and Trevor Scoville Drum Major unfortunately I can not remember the guy in the glasses or the girl I should remember them, hey its been 30 yrs
From Australia. Watching the ceremony brought back memories of my Army Reserve days. Our unit was given the Freedom of the City. We spent a lot of time rehersing for a Beating of the Retreat. The drills were very similar with the SLR included Firing in Volleys. Had one poor guy not fix his bayonet properley and it came off during a present arms.
The song at 9:42 is called Eagle Squadron. I trained the Ceremony of the Flags & Guard 1980 - 1983 & watching this brought back a ton of memories. Oh, and Pete - gotta work on your sword drill!
retired RCN here,many years have passed since i marched like that but one never forgets,Bravo Zulu to all cadet units and their Cadre,without you we are naught
This brings back HUGE memories for me! I was in the Guard for this Ceremony at Expo 86. At HMCS Quadra I was a Staff Cadet - Petty Officer 1st Class working in the Boatshed for the summer of 85 & 86. My home corps was 279 Bowmanville (Bowmanville, Ontario). The Drum Major was from Calgary I believe and the Chief Petty Officer of HMCS Quadra was Chief MacKenzie from Kitamat, B.C. Thank you to Bev Horning Bonner (OCdt Horning that Summer) for sharing this video with me.
I’m one of the cadets at quadra for regular training and it’s a fun experience we have almost no cadets maybe 20 there almost none but it’s still enjoyable
Thanks Paul. Not sure which summer you were at HMCS Quadra but one of the USNSC Escort Officers had a lasting impact on Quadra. LCdr Keith Kohanzo returned to Quadra as a senior staff officer for many years. He is still active with the USNSC program and a respected member of the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.
Summer always brings back memories of Goose Spit, getty-jumping and guard practice every night as a staff cadet. All of it helped in my 21 years in the RCN and being a descent person. Thanks to all the adults that helped and help today to keep programmes like this across the country running.
Mark Morris Great memories for sure and you’re right about the hundreds officers and volunteers that keep the programs running. FYI... In case you weren’t aware, the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet program is celebrating 100 years of service across the country this summer. Congratulations on your career with the RCN. 👍
Thanks for posting! now i dont have to dust off my beta copy. Great times back then. We did expo, victoria, pne parade, sea fest parade and comox days all in one summer. so many faces i remember!
makes you proud to watch these young men and women perform to such high standards. i was wondering why a lot of the guard members did not have any rank insignia or shoulder flashes?
The “Blues” and “Whites” were no longer a standard issue. A limited supply was available for Ceremonial use at the camp and issued to cadets participating in the Ceremony of the Flags.
thanks@@eMedia2010 i thought that might be the case. i was aboard a minesweeper (as a cadet) when the reg force changed uniforms - i came home with two complete sets of blues that i had for many years
Are you related to the walker engineer From Fraser in new west? Who married an ex gf of mine? Haha. We used this video along with an lp of discovery to nail our first appearance at the bc band competition in esquimalt. I was with the then brand new mariner.
Michael Lewis I was there at spokane worlds fair 1974 in the guard........we stayed at Fairchild AFB .......we performed in a sports arena just off the fair site after the RCMP musical ride performance.........the horses left big ruts in the sand and it was a bitch to march through........elvis presley was part of the evening show and he was a walking zombie at the time........i would be interested in talking to anyone who was there too..
Yes but instead of having the White Uniforms (whities) we call them the band now uses the regular C-1 or just the Gunshirt. And I don’t think i know if you guys had C-4s (Navy work uniform looking type).
these bands sound way better than they do now! they sound like they're from the army. and the drum major was amazing!!
The Drum Major was Trevor Scoville from RCSCC Admiral DeWolfe in Campbell River, BC. He was truly one-of-a-kind... the best drum major in Canada, IMHO.
To think all these young men and women were about 15-18 years old... really a spectacular job.
Also, the 1980s were truly the golden era for the Sea Cadets. They had considerably more funding than they do these days, and the training shows it.
@@patrickstarr2428 I was in the 90s and they were clawing back funding and personel even then. Father was an officer for a long time. Due to cuts, and insurance rules it's a shadow of what it used to be. Haven't checked but I imagine Covid's made things even worse.
@@zedas1 I couldn't agree more. My dad was the CO of RCSCC Port Augusta and we had the enormous good fortune of having much of HMCS Quadra's equipment and facilities at our disposal, plus the support of CFB Comox when we needed supplies for on-board weekends, and vessels like the YDT2 (I think an old mine sweeper) and occasionally YAGs when they came up from Victoria. Then, as you said, in the 90s cutbacks happened and everything was pared back to bare essentials. The Forces budgets were cut and of course that impacted the cadets too.
I'm so grateful for the experience and sea cadets certainly made me a more well-rounded person.
@@patrickstarr2428back in the 70s the Victoria area Cadets both Army and sea cadets had huge support from the Regular forces , Army then at Work Point Barracks PPCLI and CFB Esquimalt navel base , plus the local Militia units ,
7.62 MM, FN (C1) Same rifle used by Canadian Forces at the time. They were used at Quadra for Ceremonial use and on the outdoor range.
It was a privilege to use the FN in Cadet training, since it was a good change from training with the Enfields.
I love when the band strikes up O Canada & God Save the Queen and everyone sings. These days I can rarely find anyone who isn't afraid to sing. I gladly do.
I was lucky enough to see this live as a 12 year old cadet. There is hardly a day that goes by that I do not recall fond memories of my time at HMCS Quadra. Its something every canadain kid should experience.
What can I say, legendary. I dare say you can't see the cadets perform at this caliber any longer these days.
Brings back memories that's for sure. RCSSC Captain Vancouver was my home.
I could not believe some one had this, my copy was destroyed, brings me back can't believe it's been 30yrs. I watched some more current videos of the Ceremony of the Flags not even close we did some long nights preparing for that year. And I remember most of the drummers David Gates lead stick, Peter Prive 2nd lead, Neil Mckeever, Justin Edmund, the 4 of us originated from HMCS Rainbow Victoria. Dwayne Knutson was the Base Drummer and Trevor Scoville Drum Major unfortunately I can not remember the guy in the glasses or the girl I should remember them, hey its been 30 yrs
I was second row, behind Pete, cheers
Andrea Kutcherawy was the other drummer from RCSCC Undaunted
I was at HMCS ACADIA at the time in the band. best time of my life.
From Australia. Watching the ceremony brought back memories of my Army Reserve days. Our unit was given the Freedom of the City. We spent a lot of time rehersing for a Beating of the Retreat. The drills were very similar with the SLR included Firing in Volleys. Had one poor guy not fix his bayonet properley and it came off during a present arms.
The song at 9:42 is called Eagle Squadron. I trained the Ceremony of the Flags & Guard 1980 - 1983 & watching this brought back a ton of memories. Oh, and Pete - gotta work on your sword drill!
You would have trained me in the guard in 81
Happy Anniversary to those who took part in the CF Flags shows at Expo 86. (36 years ago) What a performance by all who took part. Great memories.
retired RCN here,many years have passed since i marched like that but one never forgets,Bravo Zulu to all cadet units and their Cadre,without you we are naught
Outstanding
This brings back HUGE memories for me! I was in the Guard for this Ceremony at Expo 86. At HMCS Quadra I was a Staff Cadet - Petty Officer 1st Class working in the Boatshed for the summer of 85 & 86. My home corps was 279 Bowmanville (Bowmanville, Ontario). The Drum Major was from Calgary I believe and the Chief Petty Officer of HMCS Quadra was Chief MacKenzie from Kitamat, B.C. Thank you to Bev Horning Bonner (OCdt Horning that Summer) for sharing this video with me.
+Greg Henning What rifles are they using in the guard? We definitely aren't using those anymore.
FN C1 A1 is the rifle used. 7.63mm .. when on the range with them, they made sure to let you know it was in your hands. Nice little kick :)
Matt McDonald. Adventure Training 86 and 87. I found myself on the video! You should check out Facebook Quadra Alumni Group.
The amazing drill made me cry :')
I’m one of the cadets at quadra for regular training and it’s a fun experience we have almost no cadets maybe 20 there almost none but it’s still enjoyable
Had summer training at Quadra as a USNSCC in the 70's, lots of training and fun on the YP s. My copy died years ago. Loved it! Sail on RCSCC
Thanks Paul. Not sure which summer you were at HMCS Quadra but one of the USNSC Escort Officers had a lasting impact on Quadra. LCdr Keith Kohanzo returned to Quadra as a senior staff officer for many years. He is still active with the USNSC program and a respected member of the Alumni Association of HMCS Quadra.
Fond rememberance of Keith, good friend of my CO, LCDR Lee Van der Hulst, Kennedy div., Forest Park, Ill
That would be the same gentleman, he was from Chicago... or somewhere close to Chicago. 👌
Brings back old and wonderful memories, my two older brothers & I were in RCSCC Rainbow way back.
Summer always brings back memories of Goose Spit, getty-jumping and guard practice every night as a staff cadet. All of it helped in my 21 years in the RCN and being a descent person. Thanks to all the adults that helped and help today to keep programmes like this across the country running.
Mark Morris Great memories for sure and you’re right about the hundreds officers and volunteers that keep the programs running. FYI... In case you weren’t aware, the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet program is celebrating 100 years of service across the country this summer. Congratulations on your career with the RCN. 👍
Wow. Takes me back! I recognize some of those faces.
Thanks for posting! now i dont have to dust off my beta copy. Great times back then. We did expo, victoria, pne parade, sea fest parade and comox days all in one summer. so many faces i remember!
Im actually one of the trumpet player in the band
makes you proud to watch these young men and women perform to such high standards. i was wondering why a lot of the guard members did not have any rank insignia or shoulder flashes?
The “Blues” and “Whites” were no longer a standard issue. A limited supply was available for Ceremonial use at the camp and issued to cadets participating in the Ceremony of the Flags.
thanks@@eMedia2010 i thought that might be the case. i was aboard a minesweeper (as a cadet) when the reg force changed uniforms - i came home with two complete sets of blues that i had for many years
Happy 32 year anniversary of HMCS Quadra's Ceremony of the Flags, at the Expo 86 event.
I wonder if they have the videos of the Cannon drills they were awesome.
I haven’t seen any video of Quadra’s Gun Run, that would have been nice to have. The Gun Run at Expo ‘86 was made up of members of the Naval Reserve.
Bravo zulu Quadra and kudo's to the Drum Major for a job well done
Are you related to the walker engineer
From Fraser in new west?
Who married an ex gf of mine?
Haha.
We used this video along with an lp of discovery to nail our first appearance at the bc band competition in esquimalt. I was with the then brand new mariner.
Not I... a member of JTC in Winnipeg but spent many years in Victoria and at Quadra.
Had to bring my blues , peacoat and everything else for late summer of '75. I don't remember the name of the escort officers that year
Probably a year or 2 before Keith. Doubt you needed your peacoat. 😜
I guess no one has HMCS Quadra expo 74 ceremony of the flags in Spokane Washington.
Michael Lewis I was there at spokane worlds fair 1974 in the guard........we stayed at Fairchild AFB .......we performed in a sports arena just off the fair site after the RCMP musical ride performance.........the horses left big ruts in the sand and it was a bitch to march through........elvis presley was part of the evening show and he was a walking zombie at the time........i would be interested in talking to anyone who was there too..
HAHAHAHA I'm a sea cadet so many things have changed, the uniforms too...
I believe the uniform has not changed, they are rather in T-1 instead of C-1, if you look closely the ones working the cannons are in C-1
Yes but instead of having the White Uniforms (whities) we call them the band now uses the regular C-1 or just the Gunshirt. And I don’t think i know if you guys had C-4s (Navy work uniform looking type).
Does anybody know who all the drummers are in this video?
If you want to know who they are, rather the names on this site, you can reach me at antiquus3@hotmail.com
anyone know the piece at 26:47?
The Day Thou Gavest
Anyone know the march piece at 19:10?
Mechanized infantry
RIP Elan Massen
I KNOW THE MARCH ON BUT I CANT PINPOINT IT!
Step Lightly March
What is the name of the song at 9:42? Thanks!
Eagle Squadron
What are they playing at 8:27
Men of Harlech
Paul Canty
Bravo Zulu Quadra, Bravo Zulu
What are they playing at 3:40?
voice of the guns
Very nice!
Who was the drum major ? BZ too all.
I agree, great performance!
try...
antiquus3@hotmail.com
... he/she might be able to answer your question.
Roadsniffer9923 Trevor Scolville was the DM. He was one of the best that Quadra ever saw
What's the song at 7:15?
"Life Guards Slow March"
back when the band major actually used the mace. now just a show piece. They hardly use it at all.