The Air Command 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 Air Command 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 Air Command Band and its varied ensembles.

In 2009 the Band embarked on an extensive and exciting musical restructuring that greatly enhanced its repertoire and relevance to better appeal to audiences of all ages. The versatility of the new Air Command Band is readily evident through the number and variety of its groups and ensembles: Show Bands, a Pipes and Drums Corps, a Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, Dixieland Band, Jazz Combos, a Celtic Band, Jazz Big Band and of course, 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 Air Command Band proudly represents Canada at international events around the globe, bringing with it the highest degree of diplomacy and statesmanship.

The Air Command Band is based out of 17 Wing, Winnipeg and is presently under the command of Lt John Fullerton, CD. To find out more about the Air Command Band and its wide-ranging ensembles or to request our services, please contact us at:

Commanding Officer
Air Command Band
PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5
Email: contactaircommandband@forces.gc.ca
Phone: (204) 833-2500 ext 5182