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MARKHAM CONCERT BAND

The Markham Concert Band has been in continuous operation since 1978, and is one of Canada’s largest and longest-established concert bands. We are proud to provide a place for all to enjoy music, whether as performers or audience members, and we welcome you to join us or attend one of our concerts.

1978 – A few interested musicians got together and created the Markham Concert Band, under the direction of David Craig.

1985 – Members of the Markham Concert Band were instrumental in the creation of the Markham Theatre (renamed the Flato Markham Theatre in 2012)

1989 – Doug Walker took over the baton as music director.

1993 – The Band had a major trip to Europe for a concert series.

1998 – Dr. Diana Brault became our new conductor.

2002 – Doug Manning began his term as only the fourth conductor in our history.

2004 – We recorded our first CD, “Sounds of Summer”.

2009 – We received the Gold Standard Award at the Ontario Band Association festival.

2011 – Thanks to the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, we acquired Bandshell Dedicationan inflatable bandstand for use at our outdoor summer concerts.

2013 – We moved into the wonderful Cornell Community Centre for our rehearsals.

Website: Markham Concert Band,
Facebook: @markhamcb

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WESTERN SKIES
BY: Anton Lindenblatt

Anton Lindenblatt (he/they) (b. 1999) is a Canadian multidisciplinary composer based in Calgary, Alberta. Graduating from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Music, Anton studied euphonium performance and composition with Dr. Nick Sullivan and Dr. Arlan Schultz.

Anton has partnered with ensembles, both local and international, including the nationally awarded Con Brio Trio of Lethbridge, the Westwinds Music Society in Calgary, and most recently the Society for New Music’s Geneva Music Festival in New York. His work for solo euphonium and electronics, “Unidentified Funky Object (UFO)” was performed as a contest piece for the National American Brass Band Association’s (NABBA) Solo Contest.

As an educator with a background in concert band, Anton is passionate about all things music education, and believes music can be a tool to build and strengthen community ties; fostering relationships through shared emotional connections.

Anton currently works at the Canadian Music Centre - Prairie Region office, where he serves as a library and administrative assistant, and is the engraver/digitizer of the Violet Archer musical catalogue. He is also active within the Westwinds Music Society, playing euphonium with the Wind Orchestra, and tuba with the Young Adult Symphonic Band, in addition to student conducting.

In his free time, Anton enjoys getting outdoors, trying to cook new dishes, or reading the latest literary fiction novel!

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OUR PROGRAMS!

The CBA-Ontario offers our membership a variety of programs, workshops, and clinics that are educationally rewarding, and contribute to our vision as facilitators of lifelong learning.

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AWARDS!

We offer a series of awards that aknowledge the hard work, dedication, progress, or commitment of our community members. If you have anyone in your organization deserving of such award, we encourage you to submit an application!
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Learn more about how your ensemble can host one of our popular community band weekends. Available for wind band, brass band, and other instrumental ensembles. Visit our program page for more information.

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