
Band Unit
Meeting Date: Tuesdays (Feb – Dec)
Divan Rep: Tim Rice
Pote’s Visitation: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Director: John Ross (Deborah)
President: David Holt (Jeanette)
Assistant Director: Andy Johnson (Katrina)
Secretary: Mark Luckeydoo
Treasurer: Doug Ballantyne (Teresa)

The Aladdin Shrine Band exists to entertain the community and Shrine Nobility by providing a continuing opportunity for musicians to perform a variety of band and ensemble music that is challenging and interesting to both musicians and audiences.
Musical performances are held several times a year including concert performances, parades, Spring and Fall dances, and as the Potentate may direct. Proceeds from performances are donated in support of the philanthropic mission of Shriners International and the Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
Participation in the band is open to anyone with affiliation to a Shriner. Any individual who wishes to participate only needs to have a high school proficiency in their instrument. We are currently accepting new musicians. Current members include professional musicians, music educators, college music majors, and outstanding current/post High School music students.
Performing groups include:
- Concert Band / Wind Ensemble
- Big Band Jazz Band (Dance band containing 18 or more musicians – Mostly “swing” style)
- Dixieland Band
- Small instrumental ensembles including Jazz Combo (5-7 musicians) and German Band (6-7 musicians)
- Additional small instrumental ensembles are continuously being formed based on available musicians
The Aladdin Band’s repertoire includes “Children of the Shrine” by local composer James Swearingen. This piece is dedicated to the efforts of the Shriner’s Hospitals helping children around the World with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.
