The Lakeshore Concert Band
Originally created to encourage and promote community music for amateur musicians, young and old, in Montreal and the West Island, gave its first public performance at Expo ’67. The Band is now a charitable foundation which, through its concerts and music, raises funds for schools and charitable organizations such as the Gazette Christmas Fund and the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped, to name only a few. The band also holds a gala concert each year, usually in April or May.
The Lakeshore Concert Band
Originally created to encourage and promote community music for amateur musicians, young and old, in Montreal and the West Island, gave its first public performance at Expo ’67. The Band is now a charitable foundation which, through its concerts and music, raises funds for schools and charitable organizations such as the Gazette Christmas Fund and the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped, to name only a few. The band also holds a gala concert each year, usually in April or May.
The Lakeshore Concert Band,
Originally created to encourage and promote community music for amateur musicians, young and old, in Montreal and the West Island, gave its first public performance at Expo ’67. The Band is now a charitable foundation which, through its concerts and music, raises funds for schools and charitable organizations such as the Gazette Christmas Fund and the West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped, to name only a few. The band also holds a gala concert each year, usually in April or May.
Our Director
Trevor Dix
Trevor Dix, Principal Bass Trombonist of the Orchestre Metropolitain since 2001, also teaches at McGill University and collaborates with renowned ensembles like the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the National Arts Center Orchestra.
He’s known for his work in early music with groups like Ensemble Caprice and Tafelmusik, and his recordings span prestigious labels like Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical.
Trevor’s musical journey, shaped by mentors like his grandfather and Michael Purves-Smith, includes a tenure as Assistant Director of Music for the 438 Squadron Band of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 2006 to 2022, showcasing his diverse musical talents.
Our Director
Trevor Dix
Trevor Dix, Principal Bass Trombonist of the Orchestre Metropolitain since 2001, also teaches at McGill University and collaborates with renowned ensembles like the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the National Arts Center Orchestra.
He’s known for his work in early music with groups like Ensemble Caprice and Tafelmusik, and his recordings span prestigious labels like Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical.
Trevor’s musical journey, shaped by mentors like his grandfather and Michael Purves-Smith, includes a tenure as Assistant Director of Music for the 438 Squadron Band of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 2006 to 2022, showcasing his diverse musical talents.
Our Director
Trevor Dix
Trevor Dix, Principal Bass Trombonist of the Orchestre Metropolitain since 2001, also teaches at McGill University and collaborates with renowned ensembles like the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the National Arts Center Orchestra.
He’s known for his work in early music with groups like Ensemble Caprice and Tafelmusik, and his recordings span prestigious labels like Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical.
Trevor’s musical journey, shaped by mentors like his grandfather and Michael Purves-Smith, includes a tenure as Assistant Director of Music for the 438 Squadron Band of the Royal Canadian Air Force from 2006 to 2022, showcasing his diverse musical talents.