Upcoming Concerts

“100 Year Old Classics” is the title for the Penticton Concert Band’s Spring 2025 Concert. The band will be playing beloved concert band classics from the early 1900’s that have lyrical and expressive qualities, exceptional brass harmonies as well as playful parts you can imagine the merrymakers of that early 20th Century era to folk dance to. Imagine the sounds of the era at county fairs and watching parades. “Irish Tune from County Derry”, composed by Percy Grainger, gave rise “Danny Boy” which is loved the world over today. Vaughan Williams’ famous “English Folk Song Suite” is composed of two lively marches with a melodious intermezzo between them. And more! The works are challenging, energizing and a lot of fun to play.

It is an especially important concert for the band, because it is the last Penticton Concert Band’s formal, indoor, Spring Concert that our Director Dave Brunelle is conducting. He has held the position of our Director for twelve years since 2013 and we have thrived under his direction, enthusiasm and genuine love of the position. Thank you so much Dave! We have a talented new director joining us in September and Dave plans to join in as one of the fifty concert band musicians starting in September which makes us very happy.

We hope you’ll come support the band and especially Dave by being enthusiastic audience members for this momentous concert.

Spring Concert: “100 Year Old Classics”
A 2 hour show of a variety of very old concert band classics by The Penticton Concert Band

Location:
Concordia Lutheran Church
2800 S. Main Street (at Green Avenue)

Time of Concert:
Tuesday May 20
7:00 pm

Tickets available at the door.
Price:
$20 for adults
$5 for youth

Info:
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“How Sweet the Sound” is the title for the Penticton Concert Band’s Winter Concert this year, a commemorative title for we are dedicating a piece titled How Sweet the Sound to a long-time member of the band who has recently passed: Marylin Barnay. Marylin played the flute, but then decided to take up tuba, as her son had played that in highschool band and well, why not!? Marylin loved all things musical and so do we all and that’s why we gather to play together.
This concert so close to Christmas will surely feature wonderful Christmas pieces that make the season festive, as well as tribute to Ray Charles and Mambo greats medleys. Let’s not forget something Irish and big and bold pieces that take you right into the movies. We won’t give it all away so please come all together and enjoy this concert we’ve been very busy preparing for you. Our concert band has 40+ talented musicians spanning all ages, from 13 to 83; We look forward to playing for you.

Winter Concert: “How Sweet the Sound”
A 2 hour show of a variety of musical pieces by The Penticton Concert Band

Location:
Concordia Lutheran Church
2800 S. Main Street (at Green Avenue)

Time of Concert:
Thursday December 19
7:00 pm

Tickets available at the door.
Price:
$20 for adults
$5 for youth

Info:
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“Choose Joy” is the title for the Penticton Concert Band’s Winter Concert opening number this year, a very fitting title for the festive season don’t you think?

This concert which will feature wonderful Christmas pieces by Canadian composers as well as Earth Wind & Fire, Journey, Neil Diamond and Beatles medleys and for all you jazz lovers, a tribute to Count Basie and his big band swing sound. We won’t give it all away so please come all together and enjoy this band concert we’ve been very busy preparing for you. Our band has recently grown to 50+ members truly spanning all ages, from 13 to 85; we are proud to be such a true musical community! We look forward to playing for you.

Winter Concert: “Choose Joy!”
A 2 hour show of a variety of musical pieces by The Penticton Concert Band

Location:
Penticton United Church
696 Main Street, Penticton

Time of Concert:
Tuesday December 12
7:00 pm

Tickets available at the door.
Price:
$20 for adults
$5 for youth

Info:
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Call:
(250) 492-2684 for ticket information

“Winter Joy, A Cozy Concert for all ages” is the Penticton Concert Band’s theme at the Thursday. December 15, 2022 Winter Concert.  The concert promises to take you around the world on another music adventure with an Elton John medley, an Eastern melody, a gorgeous fanfare by Robert Buckley, a fantastic composer from Vancouver BC and Irish aires and jigs, even a piece with narration: A Christmas Carol, and we won’t yet name it, but a medley of songs from a very famous recent children’s animation that is sure to be recognized by your children.  These are only part of this big show with many brand new pieces you’ll not yet have heard the band play. We hope you will bring your family and best friends and come celebrate this cozy winter concert with us.

Location:
Penticton United Church
696 Main Street, Penticton

Time of Concert:
Thursday December 15
7:00 pm

Tickets available at the door.
Price:
$15 for adults
$5 for youth

Info:
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Call:
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