Orillia Concert Band – Performing great music for Orillia and surrounding area since 1986

The Orillia Concert Band will be celebrating its 40th year in 2026! Stay tuned for special announcements

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Bob Plunkett, OCB Founding Music Director 1986 to 1997
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The Plunkett Suite commissioned posthumously by OCB “Dedicated to the memory of Robert Hartford Plunkett 1921 to 2002. Founding Music Director of the Orillia Concert Band, composed by Bruce Sutherland” in four movements in 2004 1- The Majesty of Canada 2-The Dance Hall 3-Hymm to Huron Waters 4-Coast to Coast Composer of the Plunkett Suite, … Continue reading "Bob Plunkett, OCB Founding Music Director 1986 to 1997"Read More »
The next concert will be Saturday March 7 2026. The theme is “Around the World in 80 Minutes.” Blair Bailey will be our MC
4 months ago1 Comment
Our special 40th anniversary concert will be Saturday May 2 2026. Our MC will be Christina Bosco Season Sponsor Concert Sponsor Concert Sponsor Live stream Sponsor Conductor’s Chair Mr. Jack WhiteRead More »
OCB Gallery
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OCB Band Pictures Current OCB Music Director Randy Hoover 2021 to present Rehearsing at St. Paul’s Event Centre for the benefit concert in support of Mariposa House Hospice held on October 23 2025 Music Director Randy Hoover May 2019 at Leacock Retirement Home, Music Director James Hilts 2017 at St Paul’s United Church Orillia, Music … Continue reading "OCB Gallery"Read More »
From Stan Passfield Founder
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HOW IT ALL BEGAN……. A MEMORY BY STAN PASSFIELD By the early 1980’s, The Orillia Kiltie Band and the Orillia Silver Band had both ceased operations. Since the 3 high school music programs at Orillia District Collegiate and Vocational Institute (ODCVI), Twin Lakes Secondary School (TLSS) and Park Street Collegiate Institute (PSCI) were flourishing, by … Continue reading "From Stan Passfield Founder"Read More »
Orillia Concert Band 2025/2026 Season Concert Dates:
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All concerts are at St. Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter Street North in Orillia except the Concert in the Park, which will be played at the Rotary Aqua Theatre in Couchiching Park, Orillia. Saturday October 25 2025 – 7:30 – Benefit Concert with the Orillia Big BandSaturday December 6 2025, 3:30 – Afternoon Christmas ConcertSaturday December … Continue reading "Orillia Concert Band 2025/2026 Season Concert Dates:"Read More »