 Two of the founders of the Young Canadians were director Randy Avery and choreographer Margot McDermott who remained with the group throughout the 1970s and 80s.The Stampede Showband was created in 1971 to serve as the organization's musical ambassadors.The troupe features over 150 members between the ages of 16 and 21, and has been named the world champion of marching show bands six times, lastly being in July, 2019.