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This is a list of British-style brass bands located in Ontario. See also the list of upcoming concerts.
| Band name | Type | Address | Rehearsal times | Year founded | Website(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intrada Brass | Community | Mississauga | 1995 | [1] | ||
| Hannaford Street Silver Band | Professional | Toronto | 1986 | [2][3] | ||
| Hannaford Beginner Band | Youth | Toronto | 1999 | [4] | Beginner level. Open to ages 7-24. Runs from September to May. | |
| Hannaford Community Band | Youth | Toronto | 1999 | [5] | Intermediate level. Open to ages 7-24. Runs from September to May. | |
| Hannaford Youth Band | Youth | Toronto | 1999 | [6] | Advanced level. Open to ages 7-24. Runs from September to May. | |
| Heritage Brass | Salvation Army | Toronto | 1988 | [7] | ||
| Jubilee Brass | Salvation Army | London | 1994 | [8] | ||
| Kincardine Brass Band | Community | Kincardine | 2001 | [9] | ||
| Kirkland Lake Brass Band | Community | Kirkland Lake | Wed, 7-9pm | 1973 | [10] | |
| Legacy Brass Band | Salvation Army | Ottawa | 2009 | [11] | ||
| London Citadel Band | Salvation Army | London | 1883 | [12] | ||
| Maple Leaf Brass Band | Community | Ottawa | 2000 | [13] | ||
| Metropolitan Silver Band | Community | Toronto | 1934 | [14][15][16] | ||
| Orillia Silver Band | Community | Orillia | 1949 | [17] | ||
| Oshawa Civic Band | Community | Oshawa | Mon, 8-10pm | 1866/1920 | [18] | Rehearsals are in the band room behind the band shell in Oshawa Memorial Park |
| Steeltown Silver Band | Community | Sault Ste Marie | 2005 | [19] | ||
| Plumbing Factory Brass Band | Community | London | 1995 | [20] | ||
| Weston Silver Band | Community | Toronto | 1921 | [21] | ||
| Whitby Brass Band | Community | Whitby | Thurs, 8-10pm | 1863 | [22] | Rehearsals are in the practice room in the basement of the Whitby Centennial Building |
| Whitby Brass Beginner Band | Youth/community | Whitby | Mon, 6:30-7:20pm | 1950s | [23] | The band normally takes a break from early July until September. Open to all ages. |
| Whitby Brass Junior Band | Youth/community | Whitby | Mon, 7:30-9pm. | 1950s | [24] | The band normally takes a break from early July until September. Open to all ages. |
| York Region Brass Band | Community | Newmarket | Wed, 7:30-9:15pm | 2015 | [25] |
[edit] External links
[edit] Lists
- CBA Ontario member bands list
- NABBA member bands (mostly US)
- Brass bands in North America
- Graham Nasby's Canadian Community Band & Orchestra Resources (band list and resources)
[edit] Other
- Canadian Band Association Ontario
- Ontario Band Association (for teachers)
- Brass band people directory (international)
- Two good articles in Whole Note Magazine about Ontario's brass band scene: [26] [27]
