National Band of the Naval Reserve

[4] 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.

[5] It has performed during graduation ceremonies of all RCN personnel and the regular routines of the service.

[6] As per community and national events, local parades and tattoos are priority,[7] such the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo and the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal.

[10] It has performed for many governors general of Canada, most recently with a Canadian Armed Forces guard of honour during the visit of Julie Payette to New Brunswick at the lieutenant governor's residence.

[11] Notable members of the band include François Ferland[12] and Lieutenant Commander Alex Kovacs, the latter having been the principal director since 1990 and the first female director in the RCN.