Photo  by Réjeanne Chrétien Copyright© 1999 - 2016 

Major Saucier then ordered the Drum Major to proceed with the construction of a Drum Altar. The Drummers marched smartly in their RCAF Tartan kilts in file to center stage, formed a circle, turned inward .

Then deposited the 3 small drums as the base, two others on top of the first layer, and finally placed the bass drum on top. They then reversed their formation and returned to their position in the band. at the front of the dais. The DCO, Capt Lavallee then marched out to take his position to the left of the altar.