New funding will bring music into the lives of veterans and military families.

Federal Minister of Veterans Affairs Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced almost $11.4 million on Monday for new projects.

Sistema New Brunswick will receive $500, 000 for a new project at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown.

The one-of-a-kind project is designed to support the children of Veterans and military families by teaching them to play instruments used in traditional military bands. Children and youth will participate in a daily program that teaches them how to play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.

“Through high-quality music education and a welcoming community, this initiative will offer young musicians a space to build resilience, find belonging, and foster a love for music and learning—values that reflect New Brunswick’s military community. This vital support is the next step toward our goal of inspiring ‘10,000 children’ across the province to reach their full potential through learning and performing orchestral music,” Kenn Mainville, President and CEO, of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Sistema New Brunswick stated.

The remainder of the funding will be used for other projects to be announced in the coming months.