Oxford Breeze Novice Conductor Wanted

Are you a musician looking to be part of our volunteer organization who provides performance opportunities to brass and woodwind players in Oxford County? Our growing bands include over 30 members of all ages and skill levels who are dedicated to playing music together in an exciting and inclusive environment! 

We are seeking a dynamic conductor for our novice band, the Oxford Breeze, beginning September 2023 in Woodstock, Ontario. The successful candidate will run one-hour weekly evening rehearsals, select music, and conduct several evening performances from September to June.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of woodwind and brass instruments 
  • 2+ years conducting/teaching experience with novice woodwind/brass players preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong group management skills
  • Experience working with a volunteer organization
  • Connection to the Oxford County community an asset

There will be a small honorarium for this position.Please email resume and cover letter to info@oxfordwinds.ca by 5:00pm on June 30, 2023.

Adventures with the Winds

Join us for our first in-person Spring concert since 2019! This adventure-themed concert will take you sailing across the seas and climbing the highest mountains – with some popular recognizable movie and TV themes, as well as a selection of classical arrangements. 

Adventures with the Winds will be held at 7:30pm on May 12 at St. David’s United Church in Woodstock. 

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, with children 12 and under attending for free.

Tickets can be purchased on ticketscene.ca, and will also be available for purchase soon from The Hallmark Shoppe and Long & McQuade (Woodstock), as well as Long & McQuade (Tillsonburg). We’ll share when tickets are available for purchase at those locations!

See you next month!

Purchase tickets online here: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/44428/

Christmas with the Winds

Our annual Christmas concert is back in-person for 2022! Join us Friday, November 25 at St. David’s Church in Woodstock and celebrate the holidays with us🎄

Tickets are available at The Magnolia Gallery or from any band member.

$10 in advance, $15 at the door, children 12 and under are free. Feel free to send us a message for more info!

See you there!

Welcome back to rehearsals!

We are thrilled to announce that we plan to return to in-person, indoor rehearsals for the 2022-2023 season! 

Registration is now open for brass, woodwind, and percussion musicians to sign up for our novice, intermediate and senior level bands for this season. If you are interested in joining us this year, please complete our registration form and send us an email at info@oxfordwinds.ca. We welcome musicians of all ages and skill levels! 

Weekly rehearsals will be held in Woodstock on Thursday evenings. We look forward to seeing everyone again this season!

2022 Annual General Meeting

The Oxford Winds Community Concert Band will be holding its Annual General Meeting on July 14, 2022 at 6:30pm at Pittock Park.

There are several open positions on the Board of Directors. To nominate someone for the board, please fill out this form and email it to info@oxfordwinds.ca.

Meeting agenda can be found here.

Minutes from the 2020/21 Annual General Meeting can be reviewed here.

2021-22 Financial Statement can be reviewed here.

Health and safety is a top priority for the Oxford Winds. Prior to attending, please take a moment to review our Covid-19 policies.

Oxford Winds Turns 25!

This spring marks the 25th anniversary of The Oxford Winds Community Concert Band! Enjoy this trip down memory lane as we celebrate 25 years of music making in Oxford County.

Go Fund The Oxford Winds

Covid has profoundly changed how we all have to live our lives, and band life is no exception. All of us in The Oxford Winds dearly miss the opportunity to come together and indulge in our love of music. The rules may have changed but we are hard at work in finding new ways to share the music! That’s where you come in…

Help Keep the Music Playing in Oxford County
Become a Patron of the Oxford Winds

When you donate to the Oxford Winds, you provide core funding to sustain the organization throughout the year. Your contribution will help us get back on our feet quickly once the pandemic is over. So that we can once again host concerts, repair instruments, rent rehearsal space, build our sheet music library, and provide secure storage for our equipment. 

Your donation and patronage will enrich the artistic lives of musicians in Oxford County by giving them a welcoming space to learn and grow through the arts. By becoming a patron of the Oxford Winds you are elevating arts and culture in our local community, a key component of economic development.




You will receive a charitable tax receipt for your generous donation.

Thank you for your support!