Monday 28 October 2013

HMCS Chippawa Navy Band



This morning, the Symphonic band was visited by  Leading Seaman Jordan Myers and Leading Seaman Everett Fristensky to discuss the upcoming open house on the 26th of November at 8:00 p.m. at HMCS Chippawa.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join in with our Naval Reserves and get paid to play your instrument.

The Royal Canadian Navy Band of HMCS CHIPPAWA will be hosting an evening of music and presentations on the drill deck at 1 Navy Way. We would be honoured if you could join us for this special evening of opportunity.

To facilitate seating and other arrangements, we would ask that you confirm your attendence prior to this event here on this page. Please note that confirmation is only preferred and not mandatory. Drop-ins are welcome. Also, we have an open door policy throughout our training year. If you or fellow musicians are interested but unable to attend this event, please feel free to contact us and we will gladly arrange for you to come down during a rehearsal to see what it is we do, and sit in with us if you would like.

Please forward this information to fellow musicians that may be interested. We hope that your busy schedules will allow you to join the Royal Canadian Navy Band of HMCS CHIPPAWAfor this special event. Please messsage or email us with any questions you may have.


So, bring your instrument and come by for an exciting night of music and fun.

Information has been posted under "band happenings" in the band room.

To confirm your participation, contact Katherine.Ballard@forces.gc.ca or on our Facebook page  www.facefook.com/RCNBandofHMCSChippawa


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