The Aurora Community Band WANTS YOU!
If you took band in high school, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with your musical self and meet new people. Do you want to start to play again?
The ACB is a diverse group of over 40 musicians of all ages and from all walks of life who would love to have you join the band! Our season includes 3 formal concerts and local informal performances.
Requirements: some previous experience, a band instrument, and a music stand.
New members are welcome!
New members may join the band at the beginning of a Session in September or January. New members may sit-in for two rehearsals on a trial basis before committing to the band. Please contact the ACB even if it’s the middle of a session!
The ACB rehearses every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Trinity Church in Aurora, ON. We have access to the building at 6:45pm and must exit by 9:15pm. Our season runs from September until June and includes two sessions - September to December and January to June. We have one formal concert per session and a variety of other local events that can be found here.
MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
Attendance
Attendance is important as we only rehearse once a week. Each season runs for two sessions: September to February and February to June. Our season consists of weekly rehearsals and both formal and informal performances. Please see the events page for our performance schedule.
If you are going to be absent please let us know by email at auroracommunityband@gmail.com.
Equipment
Members are responsible for supplying their own instrument and music stand. Percussionists are asked to supply sticks and mallets.
Music
Once band members have paid their fees they will be given an embossed ACB Band Folder to be returned at the end of each session. Members may also purchase an ACB folder with their name embossed on the folder for $25.
Commitment to Performances
It is expected that band members make every effort to participate in all scheduled performances and festivals.
Concert Dress
Our concert dress will be all black: collared shirt, blouse, pants, or skirt.
Fees:
Full season (Sept + Feb sessions): $120.00
Full season student rate: $60.00
Single session (Sept-Feb or Feb-Jun): $70.00
Membership fees are due at the beginning of the season/session. All cheques payable to “Aurora Community Band” or or e-transfer to treasurer.auroracommunityband@gmail.com
2025-2026 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
We rehearse on Sundays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora, ON.
SESSION 1: September 2025 - January 2026
September 7, 14, 21, 28 (ACB board selection on Sept 28)
October 5, 19, 26 (no rehearsal on Oct 12 over the Thanksgiving weekend)
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 15: Annual Holiday Market at Trinity Anglican Church (10am - 2pm)
December 6: Winter Concert: A John Williams Christmas for the Town of Aurora Holiday Market at the Aurora Town Square (7:30pm - 9:30pm)
January 4, 11, 18, 25
SESSION 2: February 2026 - June 2026*
February 1, 22 (no rehearsal on Feb 15 over the Family Day weekend)
February 8: Pops Concert with Borealis Big Band at the Aurora Town Square (3:30pm - 5:30pm)
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 12, 19, 26 (no rehearsal on April 5 over the Easter weekend)
May 3, 10, 24 (no rehearsal on May 17 over the Victoria Day weekend)
May 31: Aurora Pride Festival Performance at the Aurora Town Square (1pm - 5pm, performance at 4pm)
June 7: Spring Concert: Music and Art at the Aurora Town Square (3:30pm - 5:30pm)
*Additional performances may be added later.