St. Peter's College Western Brass Band

THE HISTORY OF THE PETERITE

WESTERN BAND

The western band of St. Peter’s college was formed on 30^th June 1956 during the period of Rev. Fr. Arthur Fernando as the rector of St. Peter’s college. And it was the first school cadet band in Sri Lanka.

The Maiden performance with the roll of drums, the crash of symbols with the Bugle

Blast was at the Annual Athletic meet. In 1983 they have become runner’s – up in the “Colombo School Band Display” competition.

The Western Band of St. Peter’s was the first to Organize a Indoor School and Outdoor School band displays and they were named as “PETERITE TEMPO” and “VERTUS ET VERITAS”. From that brilliant start, they have continue the good work and they have organized another four band festivals, there are

Ø “VERTUS ET VERITAS” outdoor band display in 1997

Ø “PETERITE CANTABILE” indoor band display in 1999

Ø “PETERITE TEMPO II” indoor band display in 2001

Ø “PETERITE CANTABILE II” indoor band display in 2003

Ø “RITMICO CON SPIRITO” indoor band display in 2007

The western band is compleating 50 years of great service to St. Peter’s and to God in the year 2006.

For all these great work they were tremendasly supported by present Rector Rev.Fr.Travis grebriel and our Priest-In-Charge Rev.Fr.Edman.

A very special thanks goes to our Band Master Mr. Daya Karunatilake who has guided the band splendidly for the past 20 years.

Today Master Angelo Kalansuriya & Master Nirmal Rukshan leads the Band.