Naden Band – Royal Canadian Navy in operation since 1940, is comprised of thirty five professional full-time musicians whose primary role within the Royal Canadian Navy is to support Naval Operations, ceremonial events, and public outreach initiatives. Currently under the direction of Lieutenant (Navy) Vincent Roy, CD, the Band performs in a variety of ensembles ranging from parade band and concert band to stage band, brass and woodwind quintets, and rock and contemporary ensembles.