Join Us

The Band welcomes adults, beginners through to accomplished musicians, who
play woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments.

This is a friendly environment, and new members are welcome to sit-in for a
couple of nights with no commitment necessary. You will soon feel at home!

Rehearsals

Thursday Evenings, 7:15 to 9:15 p.m.

The Band Room
John Taylor Collegiate
470 Hamilton Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Google Map to John Taylor Collegiate

Membership

The Band averages 40+ members from all parts of Winnipeg and from all walks
of life: ages range from 18 to 80+.

Band Season is from September to June.
Annual fee $100.00.
Students $50.00.
Westwood Community Band Polo Shirt $15.00.

Musical Director

Virginia Helmer was a music teacher in the Pembina Trails School Division for  38 years, working with students from grades 5-9. She has been a member of the Winnipeg Wind Ensemble since 1986, has guest conducted the group on several occasions and was appointed Artistic Director in 2020. She conducted the Manitoba Junior Provincial Honour Band in 2019 and the Intermediate Honour Band in 2024. Ginny has been the music director of the Westwood Community Band since 2017.

Ginny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Western Ontario, and a Masters’ Degree in Education from the University of Manitoba. She has participated in conducting workshops with Glenn Price, Craig Kirchoff and Eugene Corporan, and successfully completed the Canadian Wind Conductors’ Development Program.