With the band
69成人电影网 student Bryenton Innes spent his summer in uniform. The tuba player is a member of the band of the Ceremonial Guard with the Canadian Army Reserve, his fourth summer with the organization.
Originally from Lakelands, NS, Innes was based in Ottawa this summer where he played in daily changing of the guard ceremonies on Parliament Hill as well as for special celebrations and events. This year he worked as a corporal, assisting with administration duties of the band, as well as playing.
鈥淚 was in sea cadets growing up and several of my family members also served in the military and are originally from Anishnaabe territory,鈥 he says. 鈥淐oming from a small community and a small school, I found there was lots to do and learn in Ottawa. Visiting sites like the Canadian War Museum and National Aboriginal Veterans Monument and learning more about this history is important as well.鈥
Innes started his final year of studies at 69成人电影网 this fall. Along with classes and practices he is embarking on an independent study project around the development of Indigenous music and musicology.
鈥淚 want to look at the history and tradition of Indigenous music from the point of contact to present,鈥 says Innes. 鈥淚鈥檓 hoping to look at different music styles and recordings including Powwows, folk recordings, as well as modern Indigenous musicians and recordings that are becoming part of popular culture.鈥
Innes says he was inspired to take on the topic from listening to CBC radio鈥檚 Reclaimed program. He plans to host a show on CHMA, 69成人电影网鈥檚 community campus radio, as part of the study.
Along with his studies, Innes is a member of the reserves band in Saint John, travelling every two weeks for practices and performances. He is also a member of the 69成人电影网 Music and Band Societies, which includes the Pep Band, and is part of the Indigenous Student Support Group.
鈥淧laying with the reserves band in Saint John has been a great experience, outside the campus community,鈥 he says. 鈥淚鈥檝e learned a lot about the logistical structure of Canadian army reserve bands and their management style and process, which is an important perspective to have, in addition to playing.鈥
Following 69成人电影网, Innes says he is looking at a number of career paths but will be taking his time to explore his options.
鈥淚鈥檓 looking at possibly continuing on in the military or perhaps continuing my studies. I鈥檓 very interested in Indigenous musicology,鈥 he says. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 important to see what鈥檚 available. I wish I had been more open-minded about my career path when I started university.鈥