Oceanside Music News and Blog

Oceanside Music brought the community to its feet this Canada Day! Escorted by a classic '66 Plymouth Belvedere and performing from a 40-foot flatbed trailer (special thanks to 090 Builders Group for the truck!), our band and choir members filled the parade route with...

Information sessions are coming up for our two new youth groups and our Adult Beginner Concert Band. Join us to learn more.

Thanks to all that attended Oceanside Concert Band’s performance, Of Castles and Kings, last Sunday where we debuted The Carleton played by Gerry Jeffs. The Carleton is a gorgeous tuba with a special place in our hearts. It was originally owned and played by local...

Like a friendly tug-o-war, a-cappella versus audience, the Oceanside Consort Choir sang exquisitely, and, in response, the audience showed appreciation by clapping. At first, it was polite and timely but as Consort moved through a 60-year repertoire of songs sung by...

What started in 2024 as a beginner’s band program for 65 Oceanside adults has blossomed into two thriving ensembles. Led by Ed Dumas, our Adult Beginner Concert and Intermediate Concert Bands are coming together for a joint performance: Growing Together. Catch them at...

Oceanside Big Band and Zachary Stevenson kicked off the first of many concerts scheduled this year to celebrate Oceanside Music's 60th year. Two sold out concerts took place on January 3rd, 2026 where audiences were highly entertained as Zachary took the stage with...

Under the direction of Musical Director Ann Barber-Becque´, Oceanside Concert Choir performed Handel's Messiah to a sold out audience on December 7th, 2025. On stage with the choir was the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Karl Rainer, returning...

Oceanside Music's next concert is just around the corner. Join Zachary Stevenson and our Big Band as they kick off the first of many celebrations of our 60th year. The 2:30pm show is sold out. Tickets are still available for the 7pm show and selling fast. Get them now...

Oceanside Concert Band's Olive, the Other Reindeer was a sell out performance with over 300 attendees on Sunday November 28th, 2025. It was a fun-filled afternoon for all ages, as the band delivered their repertoire of holiday favourites including 'Twas the Night...

Oceanside Music's Pops Choir is on the scene!  We are over the moon to have performed alongside the Oceanside Concert Band last Sunday afternoon, November 23, 2025, at our debut performance!  Thank you, friends, family, and everyone who supported this sold out event!...