La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment
| La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment | |
|---|---|
 The band at the Citadelle of Quebec in June 2018. | |
| Active | 1922-Present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Military band |
| Size | 35 members |
| Part of | 2nd Canadian Division Support Group |
| Headquarters | CFB Valcartier, Quebec |
| March | Quick: Vive la Canadienne Slow: Marche lente du Royal 22e Régiment: La Prière en famille |
| Anniversaries | June 4 |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Warrant Officer Mélanie Crépeau |
The La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment (Royal 22e Régiment Band in English) is the regimental band of the Royal 22nd Regiment. It is based at Valcartier Garrison in Quebec and is assigned to the 2nd Canadian Division Support Group.
History
The regimental band was formed in Québec City in 1922 with the 20 members of the former Royal Canadian Artillery Band. A year later, the band began performing at the Orpheum Theatre, in Québec City and on radio station CKAC in Montreal. During World War II the ensemble gave performances primarily to encourage recruitment. The band has performed for the coronations of two British mmonarchs (George VI in 1937 and Elizabeth II in 1953). It was present at the 300th, 350th, and 400th anniversary of Quebec City.
The Band resided at the Quebec’s Citadel until 1988, after which time it moved to the Canadian Forces Base at Valcartier near Quebec City.
Following a reorganization of Canadian military bands in July 1994, the regimental band was dissolved. 3 years later, it was reestablished. The band joined the ranks of the 2nd Canadian Division Support Group in 2006.[1][2][3]
Conductors
- Captain Charles O'Neill (1922-1937)[4]
- Captain E. Bélanger (1937-1961)
- Captain A. Ferland (1961-1965)
- Major Jean-François Pierret (1965-1978)
- Major C. Villeneuve (1978-1980)
- Captain Jean-Pierre Montminy (1980-1982)[5]
- Captain A. Dion (1982-1986)
- Captain D. Bouchard (1986-1990)
- Major Denis Bernier (1990-1994 and 1997-2002)
- Major J. Destrempes (2002 - 2008)
- Major Patrick Picard (2008-2012)
- Major Eric Gagnon (2012-2016)[6]
- Captain Christian Richer (2016-2018)[7]
- Warrant Officer Mélanie Crépeau (2018–Present)[8]
See also
- Royal 22nd Regiment
- Canadian military bands
- Governor General's Foot Guards
- Regimental Pipes and Drums of The Calgary Highlanders
- Royal Military College of Canada Bands
- Canadian Grenadier Guards Band
- Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces
- Military band
References
- ^ http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/m/article/la-musique-du-royal-22e-regiment-royal-22nd-regiment-band-emc/
- ^ http://www.r22er.com/institutions/mus_r22er/historique_musique.html
- ^ http://www.smcq.qc.ca/smcq/en/artistes/m/musiqueduroyal22ereg_la/
- ^ Helmut Kallmann. "Charles O'Neill". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- ^ http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/jeanpierre-montminy-obituary?pid=184631878&view=guestbook
- ^ https://www.lesoleil.com/archives/vers-le-100e-anniversaire-duroyal-22eregiment-390a1baa7c152390826544d6eeb62767
- ^ https://christianricher.wordpress.com/bio/
- ^ https://ml-fd.caf-fac.ca/en/2018/03/11702?WT.mc_id=20180403DTupdate_ml_eng