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!

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.

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.

We know you are anxious to find out when the Oxford Winds will be returning to rehearsals and upcoming concerts. Unfortunately, The Oxford Winds has decided not resume in-person rehearsals this fall and have set a tentative in-person start date in January 2022.

This has been a very difficult decision, however, with case counts currently rising, and modelling showing the peak of the fourth wave still to come this fall, it seemed the best course was to refrain from gathering and playing our wind instruments indoors and in-person.

We are currently making plans for another Christmas video project! So stay tuned for upcoming information on how we will continue to bring music to Oxford County and beyond!!

Interested in joining the band in upcoming musical video projects and future rehearsal start dates? Interested in assisting the Band behind the scenes? Email us – or find us on Facebook

Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Time: 7pm
Location: Southside Park Boathouse Pavilion (rain or shine, subject to change pending public health regulations)

Although this meeting is open to all Oxford Winds members and to the public, we would very much appreciate an RSVP if you plan to attend, so that the Board can plan for proper distancing and other logistics. If you will be attending, please RSVP to info@oxfordwinds.ca by July 19.

Meeting notes:

• Attendees must wear a face mask.
• Physical distancing of 2m between each attendee will be implemented.
• Please do not attend if you or members of your household are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or if you feel unwell.
• Please do not attend if you have travelled out of province within the last 14 days.
• Please do not attend if you think you have come into contact with the virus within the last 14 days.
• Refreshments will not be provided; attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottle if needed.
• Attendees will be able to find the documents for the meeting at www.oxfordwinds.ca in the coming weeks to either print and bring with them or to view on a device (tablet, laptop or smartphone) during the meeting. If you are attending and require printed copies of the reports, please let us know with your RSVP. 

Elections for the Board of Directors will be held at the AGM. Nominations are now being accepted.

We do have vacancies on the Board for the upcoming year. Should you wish to join the Board or nominate someone for the Board, please complete and submit a nomination form to info@oxfordwinds.ca (or by mail) no later than 6:30pm on July 21, 2021. Open positions are: Vice President, Treasurer, and Directors at Large.

For anyone planning to attend, you can access the Oxford Winds’ 2020-21 year end financial statement here. And the agenda here.

Presenting the annual Christmas with the Winds concert…from home!

While rehearsals remain on pause, the band is thrilled to showcase holiday favourites in this special video, made possible by the Oxford Community Foundation.

Check out the video here!

Help keep music available and accessible to all in Oxford County by supporting the Oxford Winds – visit our Sponsorship page to learn more – or click on the Go Fund me button in the sidebar!

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!