Musique des Voltigeurs de Québec
| La Musique des Voltigeurs de Québec | |
|---|---|
The band at the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands in August 2012. | |
| Active | February 14, 1866−present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Military band |
| Size | 40 members |
| Part of | Les Voltigeurs de Québec |
| Headquarters | Quebec City Armoury, Quebec City |
| Anniversaries | June 4 |
| Commanders | |
| Music Director | Major François Dorion |
| Notable commanders | Joseph Vézina Charles H. Lapointe |
The La Musique des Voltigeurs de Québec is the regimental band of the Les Voltigeurs de Québec. As of 2019 it was led by Captain François Dorion, a professional saxophonist and percussionist and a member of the regiment since 1991.
It was created on February 14, 1866, as the first francophone military band, and quickly gained a reputation among authorities and the general public. The band was instrumental in the first performance of "O Canada" in 1880 at the National Congress of the St. John the Baptist Society. It went through many reorganizations during both world wars that shaped the band into its current form.