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

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Mariposa House Hospice Fundraiser Concert Saturday October 25 2025 at 7:30 pm St. Paul’s Centre
3 weeks ago1 Comment
Buy tickets now! The Orillia Concert Band and Orillia Big Band both under the musical direction of Randy Hoover are putting on their annual benefit concert. This year, the bands have chosen the Mariposa House Hospice as the recipient. The concert is on Saturday October 25th at 7:30 pm at St Paul’s Centre ( 62 … Continue reading "Mariposa House Hospice Fundraiser Concert Saturday October 25 2025 at 7:30 pm St. Paul’s Centre"Read More »
Gallery
4 months ago1 Comment
The Plunkett Suite “Dedicated to the memory of Robert Hartford Plunkett 1921 to 2002 Founding Conductor of the Orillia Concert Band Composed by Bruce Sutherland” 2004. 4 Movements 1- The Majesty of Canada 2-The Dance Hall 3-Hymm to Huron Waters 4-Coast to Coast Composer Bruce “Suds” Sutherland 1945-2024 Inside the Conductor’s score of The Plunkett … Continue reading "Gallery"Read More »
From Stan Passfield Founder
6 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 »
Thank you OCB audience and the Plunkett family for coming out during the heat wave and supporting us on Sunday June 22 2025!
12 months ago1 Comment
Pictured here from left to right are son Bob Plunkett Jr, daughter Pam, daughter Marion holding great-granddaughter Alara and granddaughter Monica from Bob and Gladys Plunkett family. Thanks also to all the businesses and organizations that support us!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 »