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Jet Stream is an internationally renowned 12 piece show band. This tour-de-force does it all… Rock, Pop, Country, R&B, Funk and Disco. With a diverse repertoire of classic and recent smash-hits by superstar recording artists, Jet Stream appeals to audiences of all ages and events and can provide musical support for all types of military and government functions, schools, and community events.

Today Jet Stream presents Somebody To Love by Queen. The song draws on swinging gospel style rhythms and melodies and became an instant classic, reaching no. 2 on the UK's Billboard Hot 100 list in 1976. We hope you enjoy our performance!

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• RCAF Band Website rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

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RCAF Band

The Royal Canadian Air Force Band is a group of thirty-five fulltime professional musicians who routinely perform throughout Canada. Comprised of a number of diverse groups and ensembles, the Band's role is to provide musical support to the Canadian Forces, all levels of government, and to a variety of public functions. The Royal Canadian Air Force Band also proudly represents Canada and the Canadian Forces around the globe. Military and public parades, ceremonial occasions, international tattoos, public and school concerts, official dinners, dances and receptions are all typical engagements for the Royal Canadian Air Force Band and its varied ensembles.

The core ensemble of the RCAF Band is the Wind Ensemble, a 35 piece group that performs a wide range of styles. The RCAF Band also demonstrates its versatility through the number and variety of its smaller ensembles:

-Jet Stream (show band)

-Command Brass (brass quintet)

-Dixieland Band

-Mach 4 (Jazz/Pop crossover)

-RCAF Rock Band (classic rock band)

-Parade Band

For over sixty years, this professional Air Force Band has been highly visible throughout the Canadian Forces. Instilling national pride in Canadian audiences across the country, it is also a key contributor to "esprit de corps" in our military. The Royal Canadian Air Force Band proudly represents Canada at international events around the globe, bringing with it the highest degree of diplomacy and statesmanship.

The Royal Canadian Air Force Band is based out of 17 Wing, Winnipeg and is presently under the command of Captain Matthew Clark, CD. To find out more about the Royal Canadian Air Force Band and its wide-ranging ensembles or to request these services, please contact the Royal Canadian Air Force Band.