National Band of the Naval Reserve (6053617906)

The National Band of the Naval Reserve (NBNR) () is a military band of the Royal Canadian Navy currently based in the Naval Museum of Quebec at the Naval Reserve Headquarters (NAVRESHQ) of the

Canadian Forces Naval Reserve The Naval Reserve (NAVRES, french: link=no, Réserve navale) is the Primary Reserve component of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). The primary mission of the NAVRES is to force generate sailors and teams for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations, inc ...

in Quebec City. Being a reservist band, it is usually at full composition during the summer months, acting as a touring band composed of musicians from the following six active reserve bands: *HMCS ''Chippawa'' Band ( Winnipeg) *HMCS ''Donnacona'' Band ( Montreal) *HMCS ''Montcalm'' Band ( Quebec City) *HMCS ''Star'' Band ( Hamilton) *HMCS ''Tecumseh'' Band (

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) * HMCS ''York'' Band ( Toronto) It is also designed to augment the Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific and the Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic on their leave period. It was established in 1976, eight years after the Unification of the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, with the Music Branch of the

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sponsoring an '' ad hoc'' amalgamation of naval bands to serve as a central band alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force Band and a public duties band like the Band of the Ceremonial Guard. Today, it takes part in public concerts and local events with its company sized unit that consists of around 75 musicians who, make up different ensembles as well as the main parade and concert bands. It has performed during graduation ceremonies of all RCN personnel and the regular routines of the service. As per community and national events, local parades and tattoos are priority, such the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo and the annual

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Parade in Montreal. Its joint performances with foreign units have seen It work with reserve bands such as the Marine Corps Band New Orleans. It has performed for many governors general of Canada, most recently with a Canadian Armed Forces

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during the visit of Julie Payette to New Brunswick at the lieutenant governor's residence. Notable members of the band include François Ferland and Lieutenant Commander Alex Kovacs, the latter having been the principal director since 1990 and the first female director in the RCN.https://ufdcimages.uflib.ufl.edu/AA/00/06/78/39/00513/08-13-2018.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjjo5uitcrmAhVKYKwKHciwAZUQFjACegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw3EMu7mGcz0QdlIfZqljSbW

Standard repertoire

The following is a list if the standard repertoire of the band: *'' Heart of Oak'' *'' A Life on the Ocean Wave'' *'' Preobrajensky'' *'' Westering Home'' *''The Standard of St. George'' *''Canada Overseas'' *''Vimy Ridge''

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Official Website

References

{{Reflist Bands of the Royal Canadian Navy Canadian Forces Naval Reserve Organizations based in Quebec City

Standard repertoire

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