The TYWO/OBA Elementary Honour Band is excited to present their concert this coming Sunday, April 21 (1-2 PM) at the Meridian Arts Centre! Tickets are free of charge and can be obtained here: buff.ly/3JphqlI

The UTSC/OBA Small Ensemble Festival is coming up in one week! The festival is closed for in-person registrations, but remains open for virtual submissions until this Thursday, April 4th. We look forward to seeing all groups next week!

Audition material is live on our website and auditions are due MAY 24TH! The audition fee for the Ontario Provincial Honour Band is $10. We look forward to hearing your submissions!

Please forward any questions/concerns to Alicia Kennedy ([email protected]).

Happy International Women's Day from the Ontario Band Association. 💕
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Tag someone in the comments you want to celebrate in recognition of #internationalwomen 's day!

The OBA x Bandology collaboration remains live! The produce of this collaboration was a series of advocacy related documents to help guide music educators strengthening their programs through each month of the school year. March Issue: 'Find your Groove!'

Attention teachers! The nomination deadline has been EXTENDED for the CRJW honour band! Nominate talented students ing grades 7-8 for the opportunity to participate in a fantastic honour band experience. A max of 8 students can be nominated per school. buff.ly/3P3kZRL

It's not too late to register for this year's York/OBA Wind Conductor's Symposium happening THIS Saturday March 2, 2024! There is both an in-person and live-stream option for those wishing to attend. Registration details can be found here: buff.ly/3wEHOFi

Nominations for the Capital Region Junior Winds Honour Band are only open for 4 more days!! Nominate talented students in grades 7-8 for the opportunity to participate in a fantastic honour band experience from April 17-19, 2024. Nominate here: buff.ly/49u85EU

The OBA x Bandology collaboration remains live on our website! Check out the February issue; 'Dig in!' on our website: buff.ly/3UicrXx

Attention teachers! Nominations for the Capital Region Junior Winds Honour Band are open! Nominate talented students in grades 7-8 for the opportunity to participate in a fantastic honour band experience from April 17-19, 2024. A max of 8 students can be nominated per school.

Spots  are filling up FAST for the 2024 Laurier/OBA Honour Bands! Seats are allotted on a first come, first serve basis so get your nominations in quickly! The form will close once capacity is reached. See buff.ly/3DQPV2i

Congratulations to all involved in organizing and participating in this year's Capital Region/OBA Wind Band Symposium! A special thank you to our clinician Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner for her invaluable contributions.

#GoBand !

We have a some fantastic programming on offer over the next several months! Have you secured your place yet?!

We have a some fantastic programming on offer over the next several months! Have you secured your place yet?!

Nominations for the 2024 Laurier Honour Bands are now open! This year, we're thrilled to announce that we will be expanding to TWO bands - elementary (5-7), and intermediate (8-10). Nominate here: buff.ly/3DQPV2i

Registration for the 2024 UTSC/OBA Small Ensemble Festival running April 9-11 is NOW OPEN! Full details and registration can be found on our website here: buff.ly/3J9A1jx
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back for another amazing festival!

Have you resgistered for the Capital Region OBA Wind Band Symposium yet? Join us Sat. January 27th at Ashbury College with Cynthia Johnston Turner from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Register at buff.ly/45IVdIb by Jan 12 to secure your free lunch.

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a wonderful back to school season. The OBA is kicking off the year tonight with our first board meeting of 2024! #GoBand !

Happy Holidays from everyone at the OBA! Wishing everyone a joyous, restful and musical holiday season. 🎁❄️☃️

Have you registered for the Capital Regional/OBA Wind Band Symposium yet? 🤔 This year we're fortunate to have Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner as our clinician! To read her full bio and to register for symposium, please see: buff.ly/45IVdIb