2023 Music for Veterans Project
Annual collection of original music composed by youth in 2023 to honour veterans, active military personnel, and those who lost their lives in service.
Youth honour veterans in Ottawa
Music composed by students Maya, Keira, Ainsley, and Théo to honour veterans at a special commemorative event held at Parliament in Ottawa, Canada on November 7, 2023. The event was hosted by Helene Cayer and Member of Parliament Anita Vandenbeld.
Honouring Commonwealth Aircrew of the Second World War
Music composed to honour eleven WW2 airmen who lost their lives in training. Recordings of the compositions were premiered at an outdoor commemorative ceremony on Oct. 28th, 2023 at Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, Canada.
Featured music from previous years
Kai S. performs his composition “So They May Fly,” composed in honour of veteran and war artist Roger Chabot.
Kai P. performs his composition “Afghan March” composed in honour of veteran Dax Bourke in 2022.
Ainsley performs her composition “The Lancaster’s Flight” in 2021. Composed in memory of her grandfather and dedicated to retired Air force Captain Graham Hafey.
