Ian Hyde-Lay is a teacher who lives and works in Victoria, BC. He has been heavily involved in sport his entire life, as a player, coach, referee and administrator.
March 2026. London, England. The house lights dim. The atmosphere swells. A sold out Royal Albert Hall readies for the annual Mountbatten Festival of Music. The finest military ensemble in the world, the Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines, comes to life. For me at least, in what is a pulsating and stirring two hour performance, one particular offering stands out. Fronted by a brilliant alto sax player, the band produces a touching, heartfelt rendition of the iconic “I Will
