🎺 2026–2027 Season Launch

Global Champions & Canadian Sounds: Upper Canada Brass Unveils the 2026–2027 Season Featuring The Cory Band

🌟 Headline Event: The Cory Band Live

• The Date: 24 October 2026, 7:30 pm
• The Artists: The world-renowned Cory Band takes the stage.
• The Venue: People’s Theatre of the Performing Arts, Markham, Ontario
• Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ucb-presents-the-cory-band-tickets-1988213001609?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎶 Upper Canada Brass Main Stage Series

• C2C Prelude – Prelude to Power, Precision and Passion: 3 October 2026 (Tickets on sale 3 September)
• December Delights – Brilliant Brass meets Winter Magic: 19 December 2026 (Tickets on sale 19 November)
• A Canadian Gallery – Our Land, Our Stories, Our Music: 3 March 2027 (Tickets on sale 3 February)
• Northern Echoes – Myth, Sea, and Small Town Tales: 29 May 2027 (Tickets on sale 29 April)

MELODY MANIA! Saturday 30 May 2026, 7:30 pm

Get ready for a musical whirlwind!

Join Upper Canada Brass, conducted by Rita Arendz, for MELODY MANIA – an eclectic mix of legendary works, cinematic masterpieces, and Canadian classics.

What a way to bring together the power of a British-style brass band with melodies you know and love!

Featured Repertoire:

Labour and Love: A cornerstone of brass band history, Percy Fletcher’s legendary tone poem showcases the virtuosity and passion of the band.

Habanera from Carmen: Be seduced by the dramatic, flirty, and unforgettable tones of Bizet’s most famous aria.

Railroad Trilogy: Experience Gordon Lightfoot’s iconic Canadian epic, craftily orchestrated for brass by Robert Redhead.

Born To Be Wild: Let your hair down with this classic rock anthem – brass band style!

The Lord of the Rings: Journey to Middle-earth with the sweepingly cinematic sounds of Howard Shore’s masterpiece.

And more! Don’t miss this chance to hear these iconic melodies reimagined through the thrilling power of brass. Get your tickets and join the mania!

DATE – Saturday, May 30, 2026

TIME – 7:30 pm

LOCATION – St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ucb-presents-melody-mania-tickets-1987557169999

TENEBRAE LUX! Saturday 28 March 2026, 7:30 pm

Celebrate through music, the arrival of spring at UCB’s TENEBRAE LUX—an epic night of vibes and mystery IRL!

Join us for an exciting concert that will send shivers down your spine! From the emotional fusion of East meets West in Karl Jenkins’ Suite from Stabat Mater, to Dean Goffin’s Light of the World inspired by Holman Hunt’s painting, to our segment of Canadian content, including Morley Calvert’s Canadian Folk Song Suite, James Gayfer’s Canadian Landscape, David Chaulk’s Terra Nova, and more! It’s going to be a memorable event full of energy and surprises. Bring your friends and see what all the buzz is about!

DATE – Saturday, March 28, 2026

TIME – 7:30 pm

LOCATION – Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 10066 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

Tickets https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ucb-presents-tenebrae-lux-tickets-1984186549382?aff=oddtdtcreator

A JOYFUL SOUND! Saturday 6 December 2025, 3:00 pm

A great collaborative concert with the King Edward Choir! With music from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Diane Loomer, Malcolm Williamson, Morten Lauridsen, G.F. Handel.

Tickets will be available October 27th: from KEC members;   at Our House – 55 Dunlop St. E.; or by calling 705-733-7955.  Also, available at the door on the day of the performance. $30 adults; $15 students. Or purchase them online at https://www.kingedwardchoir.ca/tickets-1

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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! Sunday 30 November 2025, 5:00 pm

We’re supporting Islington United Church’s Carol Sing during their annual Light Up the Night! More information at https://islingtonunited.org/event/light-up-the-night-2/

FALL FESTIVAL CONCERT! Saturday 1 November 2025, 7:30 pm

The fall inspires so much – the turning of leaves, the harvesting of pumpkins, etc. Musically, there is a change in atmosphere – from celebrating the season with the energetic “Fall Fair” by Canadian composer Godfrey Ridout, to English composer Philip Sparke’s “Music for a Festival”; from Canadian composer David Rowsell’s “Siempre Allegre (Always Happy) to the melancholy “Benedictus” by Welsh composer Sir Karl Jenkins. There is also a special highlight on Canadian Jazz great Oscar Peterson, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth.

DATE – November 1, 2025

TIME – 7:30 pm

LOCATION – St Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

Tickets on sale NOW!

COMMUNITY MASTERCLASS with BRETT BAKER Thursday 27 March 2025, 7:00 pm

Upper Canada Brass is thrilled to present this fantastic opportunity to the community of like-minded brass players and music lovers.

Whether you are a musical talent with ambitions to perform at a high calibre or interested in advancing your hobby, we welcome you to this inspiring 1.5-hour session with internationally renowned Brett Baker.

Don’t worry if you’re not a trombone player – any brass will do!

During the masterclass, there will be opportunities to hear Brett chat about his career, listen to him play, see him work with keen players (music will be provided once you register), and ask questions.

To round out the evening, for those who bring their instrument along, you can join the others and play with him in a 4-part spiritual (music again provided – Bass clef/treble Bb/Eb/F.

Register for this unforgettable EVENING WITH BRETT BAKER. Take your talent to the next level!

(The Masterclass will be held in the Prima Academy, 50 McIntosh Dr, Markham, Unit 115 – entrance facing Woodbine Street – 1st floor)

Advance Ticket sales only! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-brett-baker-masterclass-tickets-1281586402429?aff=oddtdtcreator

BRETT BAKER in 2-THE-BONE! Saturday 29 March 2025, 7:30 pm

Join us for a “bone-a-fide” evening with the talented British Trombonist Dr. Brett Baker as he delights us in an exceptional performance of 2-The-Bone!

Brett is considered a leading brass performer and educator. He is one of the most recorded brass soloists and is particularly passionate about encouraging composers to write pioneering new repertoire with over 100 commissions.

His playing is often heard in his home country of the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. He is described as an immense player with boundless energy and musical vision. His repertoire spans from Mendelssohn’s classical selections to Arthur Pryor’s traditional solos and his latest commission from Andrea Price.

Get ready to be enchanted. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

Thank you Michael Rath Trombone for your support!

TICKETS available at EVENTBRITE UCB presents BRETT BAKER

2024-2025 Season Dates – Mark Your Calendars

Our 2024-2025 Season provides more diverse music celebrating life and all it offers. Putting a Canadian spin on the brass band traditions, UCB continues to explore various music genres, highlighting Ontario’s cultural heritage and beyond.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 – LEAVES ARE FALLING – 7:30 pm – St Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

Tickets on Sale – 26 September 2024

DECEMBER 14, 2024 – DECEMBER DELIGHTS with SPECIAL GUEST DMYTRO GARBOVSKYI – Ukrainian Opera Baritone and Pop Singer – 7:30 pm – St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street Richmond Hill

Tickets on Sale – 14 November 2024

MARCH 29, 2025 – 2 THE BONE! with SPECIAL GUEST DR. BRETT BAKER – World Renowned Trombone Performer and Educator (Rath Trombone Artist) – 7:30 pm – St Mary’s Anglican Church, 10030 Yonge Street Richmond Hill

Tickets on Sale – 28 February 2024

MAY 24, 2025 – READY STEADY BRASS! – 7:30 pm – 80 Allstate Event Centre, 80 Allstate Parkway, Markham

Tickets on Sale – 24 April 2025

BRASS CAN ROCK! New Date – Saturday 1 June 2024 7:30 pm

We’re letting our hair down with an upbeat concert to get your blood pumping and your soul singing!

This concert, conducted by Rita Arendz, will feature a special highlight on Canadian Rock music – from Bonfire’s Born to be Wild to Adam’s Summer of ’69, from Bachman’s Takin’ Care of Business to Reno’s Working for the Weekend! And other great Canadian repertoire from Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah), Gordon Lightfoot (Railroad Trilogy), and Vince Gassi (Splash!) & MORE! You Can’t Stop the Beat Brass Band style even if you tried!

Feel free to dress up as your favourite Rocker!

Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ucb-presents-brass-can-rock-tickets-894797943737