Kelowna City Band Loses Member
Posted by Muriel in News on 23. Jul, 2010 | 0 Comments
The band is saddened by the loss of Stu Dawson on July 15, 2010 to cancer. Below is a tribute to Stu, written by his wife and KCB conductor Heather Davis.
Stu was born in Chilliwack, BC on 5 December 1945 to Canadian Army veterans Helen (née Soper) and Winston (‘Scotty’) Dawson. Oldest brother of Doug [...]
KCB on Facebook
Posted by Muriel in General Info on 23. Apr, 2010 | 0 Comments
The Kelowna City Band now has a Facebook page. Join the group to see photos, ask questions, join discussions and more. You can also upload your own photos or videos of the band.
Our Upcoming Concerts
Posted by Muriel in Concerts on 07. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
The KCB is on its summer hiatus. Our new season begins in September. Please check back for concert dates.
News Release – Band Future Uncertain
Posted by Muriel in News on 30. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
Kelowna City Band News Release – December 1, 2009
Kelowna City Band cancels Christmas Benefit Concert due to Loss of Funding
Recent funding cuts to the arts by the BC Government are now having an impact on more than just arts groups in Kelowna.
Recently, the Kelowna City Band lost its annual grant with only days notice. The [...]
Kelowna City Band Budget Cuts
Posted by Muriel in News on 17. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
The Kelowna City Band received only days notice earlier this year that an expected grant would not be paid. The band, along with many other arts groups in BC, was advised that its Direct Access application had been cancelled. Earlier the band was told it was approved and was awaiting payout.
Direct Access grants to arts [...]
Christmas concerts
Posted by Muriel in Concerts on 16. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
It’s that time of year again and the Kelowna City Band is preparing for Christmas concerts. The following dates have been confirmed:
December 9, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Hawthorn Park, 867 KLO Road Kelowna
December 16, 2009 – 7:30 PM
Fernbrae Manor, 295 Gerstmar Road Kelowna
Special Guest: Jason Netherton as Elvis, performing Blue Christmas and other Elvis songs.
About the Kelowna City Band
Posted by Muriel in General Info on 16. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
We are a non-profit volunteer group of more than 50 musicians who have been entertaining residents of the Kelowna area for well over 100 years. We are always looking for new members and new opportunities to play, so we invite you to find out more about us, our concerts, how to join the band or submit a request [...]
