Naden Band

The role of Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific is to provide support for the Canadian Forces, particularly the Navy. The complete range of musical services for military, governmental, and civilian functions serves to heighten morale and esprit de corps throughout Canada. Military and public parades, ceremonial, commemorative and social events, dances, school concerts, public concerts and fundraising for registered Canadian non-profit organizations are some of the many engagements that display the versatility of Naden Band. Naden Band communicates in the universal language of music, fostering goodwill and bringing enjoyment to one and all. Music has long been part of the tradition of sailors and the sea. As far back as the 1700’s “shantymen” aboard ships sang sea songs while the crew joined in the refrain as they hauled in their lines. The history of naval bands on the West Coast goes back to the 1920's when various bands provided music support for HMCS Naden in the pre-World War II era, playing for base parades, monthly church parades and public parades through the streets of Esquimalt, Victoria and Vancouver. During the war, the Royal Canadian Navy had 18 bands, three ... more...