The National Capital Concert Band is a community organization of some sixty musicians from throughout the Ottawa region. The band, under the direction of Peter Manley, was founded in 1986 by the Music Department of Carleton University. Six years ago the band was restructured as the National Capital Concert Band under the direction of Stanley H . Clark. The band performs music for the traditional concert band, both original and transcribed works, which display the versatility of the ensemble. Their repertoire includes music to accommodate a variety of musical tastes from classical and symphonic works to Broadway shows and military marches. Since its inception the band has presented concerts in a variety of venues throughout the Ottawa region. In 2002 the band released its first CD recording.

Stanley H. Clark, Conductor
Conductor Stanley H. Clark was born in Toronto where his family was, and still is, active in musical circles. Completing his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Toronto , Mr. Clark was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, and obtained his Master of Music degree at the renowned Eastman School of Music, later, he was conductor of the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada and taught music in Toronto high schools. Until his retirement Mr. Clark was Head of Music at Glebe Collegiate Institute in Ottawa . Many of his former students now play in the band. In 1988 Mr. Clark was assistant editor of the Canadian Music Heritage Society’s publication Music for Winds’, an historical compilation of Canadian band repertoire. Mr. Clark’s commitment to achieving the highest possible standard of excellence is evident in the fine performance of the ensemble.