Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy
| Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy | |
|---|---|
| Musique Stadacona de la Marine royale canadienne | |
| Active | 1940-present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Type | Military band |
| Size | 35 members |
| Part of | Maritime Forces Atlantic |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Lieutenant (N) Brad Ritson |
| Notable commanders | William Gordon |
The Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy is a military band based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It serves as official military band of Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT). It is one of six Regular Force military bands in the Canadian Forces. It provides musical accompaniment for ceremonial requirements of the East Coast Navy. The Stadacona Band usually performs at the Halifax dockyard to take part in the welcoming naval vessels. For over 75 years, the band's performances have been seen members of the royal family, the governor general of Canada, the prime minister of Canada, foreign heads of state, and Royal Canadian Navy officials. The band has provided music for all graduation activities in the area.