page_title: La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment / History
caption_attribution_description: English: Music 6th Batallion Royal 22e Regiment performing during the 60th anniversary gala, Royal Military College Saint Jean Nov 2012
context_page_description: The La Musique du Royal 22e Régiment is the regimental band of the Royal 22nd Regiment. It is based at CFB Valcartier in Quebec and is assigned to the 2nd Canadian Division Support Group. It is defacto the Canadian Army's official representative band for the eastern provinces of Canada.
context_section_description: The regimental band was formed in Quebec City in 1922 with the 20 members of the former Royal Canadian Artillery Band. A year later, the band began performing at the Orpheum Theatre, in Québec City and on radio station CKAC in Montreal. During World War II the ensemble gave performances primarily to encourage recruitment. The band has  performed for the coronations of two British monarchs (George VI in 1937 and Elizabeth II in 1953). It was present at the 300th, 350th, and 400th anniversary of Quebec City. The band resided at the Quebec’s Citadel until 1988, after which time it moved to the Canadian Forces Base at Valcartier near Quebec City. Following a reorganization of Canadian military bands in July 1994, the regimental band was dissolved. 3 years later, it was reestablished. The band joined the ranks of the 2nd Canadian Division Support Group in 2006.
caption: The 6th Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment Band
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