Canadian Women's Army Corps Band

[2] At the same time of its service, various all-female bands were operated throughout the services, including the RCAF Women's Division Band (notably led by Maurice Dunmall from 1943-1944) in the RCAF.

Although the CWAC was not an infantry regiment, and as such did not take part in massed pipe band performances at the Victory Parades, the CWAC Band played an important role in supporting the First Canadian Army overseas, particularly in Europe.

The brass band was formed on the same day with Nadia [Svarich] McKean being appointed to a similar position.

At full strength, the pipe band consisted of 27 drummers and pipers, including one from the United States.

Up until July 1945, the band used man-size Scottish kilts, which was changed after it was determined by the National Defence Headquarters that it violated Scottish traditions, after which it was made longer and therefore more suitable for women.