Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands - Origin

Origin

The festival was created in 1998, by Jacques DuSault, which wanted to offer outdoors music shows to emphasize the Old Quebec City. The Canadian Armed forces were invited to contribute, with the implication of the retired lieutenant-colonel Yvan Lachance, old ordering of the Voltigeurs de Québec, and major Denis Bernier, then directing the Military Band of the Royal 22e Régiment.

• U.S. Navy Band performs in the Basilique-Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Quebec as part of the closing ceremonies of the 10th annual Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands

• The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard stands at parade rest during the closing ceremony of the 10th annual Quebec International Festival of Military Bands

• The U.S. Navy Band, led by Captain George N. Thompson, performs in the 10th annual Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands on the floor of the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec