Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific
| Naden Band of The Royal Canadian Navy | |
|---|---|
| French: La Musique Naden de la Marine royale canadienne | |
Members of the band parading through downtown Vancouver in 2012. | |
| Founded | August 1940 |
| Country | Canada |
| Allegiance | King Charles III |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Navy |
| Type | Military band |
| Size | 35 members |
| Part of | Maritime Forces Pacific |
| Headquarters | CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia |
| Nickname(s) | MARPAC Band |
| March | Heart of Oak |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer/Director of Music | Lieutenant (Navy) Benjamin Van Slyke, CD |
| Band Chief | Chief Petty Officer Second Class Brayden Wise, CD |
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The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy (French: La Musique Naden de la Marine royale canadienne) is one of six regular force military bands of the Canadian Forces. The Royal Canadian Navy band is based at CFB Esquimalt in Esquimalt, British Columbia that serves as the official musical unit of the Canadian Forces Maritime Forces Pacific Command (MARPAC).