When the Etobicoke Temple corps was established in 1969,
the Songster Brigade took their place on the platform with
60 members, bringing with them the history of the Dovercourt
Citadel and Rexdale corps. This large group was under the
leadership of Songster Leader Wallace Bunton and over the
next few years was very active within the community and
also had the privilege of visiting various centres throughout
the province of Ontario.
Over the years the numbers have varied and the leadership
has changed, but the brigade has always maintained a high
standard of music to the Lord. The group has taken part
in the Festival of Gospel Song each year, both at Massey
Hall and latterly at the Roy Thompson Hall. The Songsters
were one of the solo brigades when under the leadership
of Norm Gardner.
At the present time, the brigade is under the leadership
of Gordon Hind and continues to contribute to our worship
services on Sundays and on occasion at various other
Corps, seniors residences, hospitals and nursing homes.