177:. The regimental band's initial purpose was to accompany parades and other regimental activities. However, while the group performed this function, they became more well known for their performances as a concert band. The ensemble played an unusually varied repertoire for a band of its time period, playing both new music and works by major composers like
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Recorded albums included: - RCA Victor 216605 (Side A: Souvenir de Quebec Part 1 // Side B: Souvenir de Quebec Part 2) - RCA Victor 216606 (Side A: Le Reve Passe // Side B: Aupres de ma blonde) - RCA Victor 216619 (Side A: Regimental March Royal
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player who had served under Joe Miceli. Dilauro left in 1966. Capt Henry Rzepus a
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