The Open Air Orchestra Society was incorporated as a non-profit society in the winter of 2007. Led by a group of amateur musicians who loved their community music group, The Carnival Band, the society was formed to promote ensemble playing and advocacy throughout the city.
We strive to build partnerships with Vancouver’s rich resource of professionally trained musicians to conduct public workshops in creative performance. We focus on culturally diverse and locally composed musical performance, with the vision of fostering community spirit, empowerment, creativity, and skill.
Iconic Rocker Sits In
KISS front man, Gene Simmons played percussion with the band at the opening of Sophie’s Place in Surrey on Sunday, January 15.
Community Support
James Griffiths, OAOS president and Alex McKechnie. Britannia musical director
photo by Dave (devo) Faber
The Board of Directors of the Open Air Orchestra Society, on behalf of The Carnival Band, authorized a donation to Britannia Secondary High School Band Program.
The donation will help with the travel costs of taking the senior band to Cuba.
Joey Quits
What Cheer Brigade from Providence, RI made Joey’s resignation from his hotel job a day to remember, and a YouTube hit.
Read and see more background here
The People Have Spoken
Gregor Robertson was handily elected to a second term as Mayor of Vancouver and The Carnival Band was there.
Congratulations to Gregor and the the Vision Vancouver Team
Ghost Train
Please check out the excellent images from the Circus of Disaster taken by Mike Antares (formerly from Austin, TX, now living in Seattle, WA)
