Editing Burlington, Ontario (section)

==Arts and culture==
===Organizations===
The Burlington Teen Tour Band has operated in the city since 1947, including members between the ages of 13 and 21. The [[marching band]] are regular participants in major international parades. They are also referred to as "Canada's Musical Ambassadors" and have represented Canada all over the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teentourband.org/history|title=History {{!}} Burlington Teen Tour Band {{!}} Canada|website=BTTB|language=en|access-date=2019-07-07}}</ref> One such occasion was during the 2018 [[Rose Parade|Tournament of Roses Parade]], where the band represented Canada for the fifth time in the band's history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teentourband.org/honours--awards|title=Honours & Awards {{!}} Burlington Teen Tour Band {{!}} Canada|website=BTTB|language=en|access-date=2019-07-07}}</ref>
The band is led by Rob Bennett, managing director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teentourband.org/the-staff|title=The Staff {{!}} Burlington Teen Tour Band {{!}} Canada|website=BTTB|language=en|access-date=2019-07-07}}</ref> In 2024, the band performed on Juno Beach on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-18 |title=Burlington Teen Tour Band D-Day performance at Juno Beach leaves huge impression on many |url=https://www.burlingtontoday.com/local-news/burlington-teen-tour-band-d-day-performance-at-juno-beach-leaves-huge-impression-on-many-9099673 |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=BurlingtonToday.com |language=en}}</ref>

The Junior Redcoats are the younger version of the Teen Tour Band. The band includes children between the ages of 9 and 12. They are directed by Caroline Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.juniorredcoatsband.org/about-us|title=Burlington Junior Redcoats {{!}} About Us|website=Junior Redcoats|language=en|access-date=2019-07-07}}</ref>

The Burlington Concert Band (BCB) is the oldest band in Burlington and has been in operation since 1908. It is composed of local volunteer musicians, and plays a wide variety of musical styles and repertoire. The band's main goal is to raise money for local charities and organizations. The BCB maintains an open membership policy, allowing anyone who feels they can handle the music competently to join without an audition. The BCB is led by an elected volunteer board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/about-us|title=Burlington Concert Band|website=Burlington Concert Band|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-07-07}}</ref> The current musical director is Joanne Romanow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://burlingtonconcertband.ca/about-us|title=Burlington Concert Band|website=Burlington Concert Band}}</ref>

The Burlington Symphony Orchestra, formed in 1973, is a community orchestra under the direction of Denis Mastromonaco.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HISTORY |url=https://www.burlingtonsymphony.ca/history |website=Burlington Symphony|date=19 September 2023 }}</ref>