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The Orillia Concert Band & 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 7:30pm at St. Paul's Centre (62 Peter St. N., Orillia).
In addition to net ticket sales, any donation made to the OCB on the ticket form will be forwarded to "Mariposa House Hospice". Staff from the the Mariposa House Hospice will be at the concert to provide education and information about all the vital services it offers to the community. The guest Master of Ceremonies will be Mr. Ted Markle, Executive Director of Mariposa House Hospice. Ted is going to discuss future expansion.
Come support a worthy cause and be entertained by two of the most popular bands in Orillia. Learn about the local hospice care, volunteer opportunities, future plans and outreach programs available.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, tickets may be purchased at the door (cash only).
Thank you to concert sponsors Steve Orr of Dapper Depot and the The City of Orillia for your generous support.
OBB Future Events
Private Function Wednesday December 10 2025
Our next dance is Saturday January 31 2026 at the Orillia Legion Branch 34
Check out our new Orillia Big Band YouTube channel!
About OBB
The Orillia Big Band (previously named Orillia's Little Big Band as the band has outgrown it's original name) is under the music direction of Randy Hoover. The band is comprised of a balance of saxophones, trombones, trumpets and rhythm section plus a featured vocalist and instrumental soloists including a flutist. There are 21 members in the group. The Orillia Big Band performs live for ballroom dances with an extensive selection of music for foxtrot, waltz, slow style, swing, polka and tango. Some audience members even enjoy attending in vintage dress. Think of songs like String of Pearls, Georgia, Stardust, In the Mood, Days of Wine and Roses and Moonlight Serenade to put you in the dance spirit. To view more songs, please open the page to Set and Dance list below.
The Orillia Big Band plays concerts and dances around Orillia such as the Rotary Club Aquatheatre, St. James Anglican Church (home of the Maple Leaf Club), Orillia Farmers' Market, Trillium Manor, St. Paul's Event Centre and private special events.
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Sound Clips
Maple Leaf Club links
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Maple Leaf Club Dance Revival was hosted as a tribute and fundraiser. The event, which sold out, took place at the historic Maple Leaf Club from WWII. Proceeds from the dance benefited the St. James' Anglican Church Community Loonie Lunch program and The Orillia Sharing Place.
Since that event, the Orillia Big Band has become highly sought after. For more information, please refer to the links below.'
Swing for Soup Orillia Big Band dance to Support Loonie Lunch program Oct 2024
Swingin' Christmas dance to benefit local "folks who need support" Dec 2023