Joint benefit concert on Saturday October 17, 2026, at 7:30 at St Paul's Event Centre with the Orillia Concert Band. 

This year we are supporting  North Simcoe Victim Services.

Private Function Wednesday December 16, 2026 

The Orillia Big Band is a full 21‑piece ensemble featuring five trumpets, five trombones, five saxophones, a full rhythm section, vocalist, and flute player. With a wide‑ranging playlist that spans classic jazz, 1950s favourites, and high‑energy dance music, the band brings a vibrant, big‑band sound to audiences of all ages.

Proudly rooted in the community, the Orillia Big Band performs at local venues including St. Paul’s Event Centre, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34, the Orillia Rotary Aquatheatre, and several Orillia retirement residences. Whether on stage, outdoors, or in intimate community settings, the band delivers lively, nostalgic, and crowd‑pleasing performances that celebrate the spirit of Orillia.

The Orillia Big Band is a proud recipient of a 2026 City of Orillia grant.

Our conductor is Randy Hoover who is a well known local trumpet player, Randy has a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario as well as a Master's of Education degree from St. Mary's University. He holds an Associate Diploma from the Royal Conservancy of Music in Trumpet Performance.