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

The Orillia Concert Band is celebrating its 40th year. Stay tuned for special announcements

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Bob Plunkett, OCB Founding Music Director 1986 to 1997
2 months ago1 Comment
Bob Plunkett is from an old Orillia family. Robert Plunkett Sr. had 5 sons. Merton, Fred ( Bob’s father) , Sid, Morley and Albert. Before WW1, the 5 brothers formed the Plunkett Quintet. Merton or his more common name Mert created The Dumbells in 1917. They entertained the troops in France and England during the … Continue reading "Bob Plunkett, OCB Founding Music Director 1986 to 1997"Read More »
The next concert will be Saturday March 7 2026. Blair Bailey will be our MC
5 months ago1 Comment
Alexandra Teske will be our guest soloist You’re Invited! Join the Orillia Concert Band for an enjoyable evening of music from around the world! Date: Saturday, March 7Time: 7:30 PMLocation: St Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter Street North, Orillia Special Guest Soloist: Alexandra Teske Experience a vibrant selection of pieces celebrating global musical traditions, performed by … Continue reading "The next concert will be Saturday March 7 2026. Blair Bailey will be our MC"Read More »
Gallery
8 months ago1 Comment
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 Director James Hilts … Continue reading "Gallery"Read More »
From Stan Passfield Founder
9 months ago1 Comment
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:
2 years ago1 Comment
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 »