Your March MMI was sent out this morning! Check your inbox (and spam) for this month's highlights!
Please contact [email protected] if you are a current registered OBA member and have not received this month's MMI.
Haven't had a chance to register your ensemble(s) for the UTSC/OBA Small Ensemble Festival yet? Fear not - there are still some open performance slots! For full details on available timing, please contact [email protected]
Registration: buff.ly/2KKlo6B
The OBA x Bandology collaboration remains live! The product of this collaboration was a series of advocacy related documents to help guide music educators in strengthening their programs throughout the school year. Check out the March issue! buff.ly/z06twZk
The York/OBA Wind Conductors’ Symposium is taking place tomorrow! Have you secured your registration yet? buff.ly/vT6eIOa
Have you gotten your registration in for the 2026 York/OBA Wind Conductors' Symposium yet? 🤨🫵
Join us at York University on February 28 for a fantastic day of workshops led by clinician Dr. Shelley Jagow! Full details and registration on our website: buff.ly/MKnfrpQ
Nominations for the 2026 Capital Region Junior Winds Honour Band are open! Nominate your talented grades 7 + 8 students by Feb 20th for the opportunity to participate in a fantastic HB experience. A max. of 8 students can be nominated per school.
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The OBA x Bandology collaboration remains live! The product of this collaboration was a series of advocacy related documents to help guide music educators in strengthening their programs through each month. Check out the Feb Issue: "Dig In!" buff.ly/z06twZk
Every year, the UTSC/OBA SEF is planned by a small committee, but run by volunteers that are predominantly UTSC students! Without our volunteers, the festival would not be possible.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out:
Have you reserved your spot for the 2026 Capital Region/OBA Wind Band Symposium yet? Join us this Saturday, Jan 24 with clinician Dr. Jaqueline Dawson at Ashbury College!
To see the full schedule and register, visit: buff.ly/vHroMfB
Registration for the 2026 UTSC/OBA Small Ensemble Festival is NOW OPEN! Full details and registration can be found here: buff.ly/mQz4h1N
Looking forward to welcoming everyone back for another amazing festival!
The OBA x Bandology collaboration remains live! The product of this collaboration was a series of advocacy related documents to guide music educators in strengthening their programs through each month. Check out the January Issue: "Reflect & Reinvigorate": buff.ly/HGfFJd5
Join us with clinician Dr. Shelley Jagow on February 28 at York University for the 2026 York/OBA Wind Conductors' Symposium.
To read Dr. Jagow's full bio, see the Symposium schedule, and register, please visit our website! buff.ly/IhwVmqX
Happy New Year! We have some fantastic programming on offer over the first few months of 2026! Have you secured your places yet?!
Registration is currently open for:
- Capital Region/OBA Wind Band Symposium (Jan 24)
- York OBA Wind Conductors' Symposium (Feb 28)
🎉 Happy New Year from the Ontario Band Association! Here’s to a 2026 filled with music and community. 🎶✨
Happy Holidays to you and yours from everyone here at the OBA. Wishing all a safe and restful winter break and we look forward to reconnecting with you in the New Year! ❄️☃️
Save the date for the UTSC/OBA Small Ensemble Festival taking place April 7-9, 2026 at the University of Toronto Scarborough - registration is coming soon!
Our organization relies on donations in order to see these programs continue to thrive; every contribution makes a difference. Donations over $20 receive a tax receipt. See: buff.ly/WDnZxdP to make a donation to the OBA and help expand access to band programming! (2/2)
Did you know that the Ontario Band Association is a registered charity? We offer every single one of our festivals, honour bands, and symposiums at the absolute most affordable price possible for our participants and our board is entirely composed of volunteers. (1/2)
