Oceanside Music's Concert Choir performs Brahms' Requiem this spring, accompanied by the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra and Faire Wynds Quintet, and featuring soloists Andrea Rodall and Michael MacKinnon, and timpanist, Barb Tease. Under the direction of Ann Barber-Becqué, you're in for a thrilling afternoon of this large-scale performance with 7 movements, Brahm's longest composition and largest […]
Oceanside Music's Consort A Cappella Singers offer A Spring Bouquet with variety of songs to welcome the long-awaited season. Under the direction of Musical Director, Ann Barber-Becqué, this group is known for its beautifully blended rich voices and for performing a variety of genres and styles of music that are sure to please. Their winter […]
Oceanside Music presents the inaugural concert of the Adult Beginners Concert Band (ABC Band) where this large group of adult beginner musicians will show off their musical skills gained since the band's inception 8 months ago. Under the leadership of Ed Dumas, the band will dazzle you with their musicality playing a variety of music […]
Oceanside Big Band performs Swing into Spring producing that typical big band sound we all love. The harmonic blending of saxes, trumpets, trombones and rhythm sections are sure to keep your toes tapping all afternoon. The concert includes smooth vocals and instrumental solos from several of the band's musicians from this talented 16-piece band. Tickets […]
Following the success of its first year, our Oceanside Adult Beginner Concert Band will begin its second year in September, 2025. Whether you are a new or experienced musician interested in learning to play a particular instrument, this group is for you. Under the direction of Ed Dumas, Musical Director, new musicians will learn to […]
Oceanside Music's newest choral group begins rehearsals on Thursday nights in September of 2025. This choir will focus on contemporary music under the direction of Musical Director, Carole Baker, and accompanied by pianist, Wendy Alexander. Carole Baker is a retired educator with 32 years of teaching experience, working primarily in the Coquitlam School District. As […]
LIKE TO SING? LIKE TO PLAY? LIKE TO LEARN? Oceanside Music offers something for everyone, including students. Swing by our open house to learn about Oceanside Music, our 7 musical groups and newly launched education series. Meet our Musical Directors, Ann Barber-Becqué, Ed Dumas and Carole Baker to learn about our 7 musical groups, their […]
Oceanside Music introduces its first music theory course for beginner and experienced musicians wanting to learn to read music. The course is instructed by our Musical Director, Ed Dumas, B.Ed., M.A.Ed., retired educator and band conductor with over 40 years' experience. Participants will learn: Note names Base and treble clef Note and rest durations Rhythm […]
In recognition of Remembrance Day, Oceanside Big Band and special guests, The Andrews Sisters and Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band, perform an afternoon of big band tunes and traditional pipe band songs of yesteryear. Join us for a memorable afternoon that is sure to feed your soul and fill your spirit at a time where coming […]
Families will not want to miss this performance of Olive, the other Reindeer!, a great way to set the tone for the holiday season. Oceanside Concert Band, conducted by Ed Dumas, is looking forward to a jolly afternoon of winter cheer performing well-known seasonal songs and some twists on the traditional ones with selections like, […]