742 Sqn Music Programs

Our Music Programs are the titleholders for most of Eastern Region top competitions including the Eastern Region Cadets Music Festival (ERCMF) in Pipes & Drums, Brass & Reed, small ensembles, soloists, choreography, drum lines, Jazz Band, etc., and one of the Provincial Bands Drill choreography competition Top Music Ensemble over the past years.

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If you require further information, please contact one of the following:

742 Squadrons Music Programs Supervisor Mr. Jean-François Lambert at musicprograms@742aircadets.ca

742 Sqn’s Band Officer CI Martin Wu at musicprograms@742aircadets.ca

What are the openings on?

Brass & Reed: Flute, Oboe, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussions.

Pipes & Drums: Bagpipes, Highland Snare, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum.

Highland Dancing: Dancers (we need both male and female performers!)

What do we offer at the 742 Music Programs?

For all cadets, with or without some level of music experience, who would like to become cadet musicians / Highland Dancers.

• The cadet will be able to advance their musical talents and help their peers.

• The 742 Music Programs perform at various parades and competitions throughout the year, and in support of the community.

• Possible Summer Cadet Camps (paid!) in Music in the Eastern Region and accross Canada.

Rehearsal Schedule for our Band Programs (see calendar)

• Pipes and Drums Bands: Mondays, 6:15-8:45 p.m.

• Brass and Reeds Bands: Sundays, 12:45-4:15 p.m.

• Highland Dancing team: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (beginners) 8:00-9:00 (advanced)

Location for our in-person rehearsals:

Brass & Reeds and Pipes & Drums: 

Hangar 16 (Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces) located at the corner of Paul Benoît Driveway (formerly Canadair Drive) and Spitfire Private, close to the Ottawa International Airport. This Hangar is also on your left as you drive toward the 742 Squadron’s Hangar (Canada Reception Centre).

Highland Dancing Team: Training is offered at the Lead Instructor Studio Sherry’s School of Highland Dance, 140 Abbeyhill Drive Kanata, Ont, K2L 1H5 

Conclusion:

JOIN US! The 742 Music Programs allow cadets to be introduced to the music world. Our focuses are the development of a junior and senior military-style Music Programs with Brass & Reed, Pipes & Drums, Highland Dancing, as well as percussion ensembles!