David Bennett (musician)
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David Bennett was a Canadian soldier and musician from Newfoundland
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Bennett was born in England and came to Newfoundland at a young age. He joined the Royal Newfoundland Companies at age 14 where he was trained as a musician and spent almost 25 years. Upon retirement, he was chosen by Bishop Mullock to head the music program at the recently opened Saint Bonaventure's College
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Bennett became an important figure in the musical fabric of the St. John's community.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
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Bennett was born in England and came to Newfoundland at a young age. He joined the Royal Newfoundland Companies at age 14 where he was trained as a musician and spent almost 25 years. Upon retirement, he was chosen by Bishop Mullock to head the music program at the recently opened Saint Bonaventure's College
Saint Bonaventure's College
St. Bonaventure's College is an independent kindergarten to grade 12 Catholic School in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is located in the historic centre of North America's oldest city, adjacent to the Roman Catholic Basilica of St...
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Bennett became an important figure in the musical fabric of the St. John's community.