Schedule of Events

July 13, 2024

12pm: Bay Area Concert Band - Mingus Park, Coos Bay

A community band has been part of the Coos Bay area since the days of Louis Simpson. The Bay Area Concert Band has opened every Oregon Coast Music Festival since the festival began in 1978!. The Band is a recognized non-profit organization. The group of ~40 distinguished musicians from in and around the bay area welcomes student musicians of proven ability to join them. Conductor Stephen Simpkins will lead the band in performance of an array of typical band music including light classical, medleys from composers of Broadway and famed movie hits, Latin music, and marches.

July 14, 2024

2pm: Boathouse Jazz with Aaron Johnson, Wilbur Jensen, Ilya Lushtak, Dave Captein, & Greg Chen - OIMB Boathouse, Charleston

July 16, 2024

2pm: Community and Visiting Bands: A Century Plus of History - Coos History Museum 2–4pm with Steve Greif, Wilbur Jensen, Aaron Johnson,
Jill Hayner-Thompson & others

July 17, 2024

2pm: Voices of the Community - Hales Center for the Performing Arts, SWOCC

Musicians from our community provide an eclectic selection of musical genres and instruments. Featured are performances by Dace Sultanov, Cello; Second Wind, a quartet of male voices; and the Swingin' in the Rain big band. Tickets $15, and students are free.

July 19, 2024

3-4:30pm: Marimba Workshop - Umpqua Hall 109, SWOCC

Meet the members of the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association's two Marimba Bands, their director and chaperones. Join them to explore the instruments and the musical arrangements. Learn about their group's history.

July 20, 2024

12pm: Bahuru and Baduku Marimba Bands Dance in the Park - Shore Acres State Park Gardens

The Bahuru and Baduku Bands are Zimbabwean marimba bands, comprised of middle and high school students and are part of the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association, of Richland, Washington. The association promotes world music through education and music performance, and the bands are directed by Walt Hampton.

July 21, 2024

2pm: Mipso at the Boathouse - OIMB in Charleston

Since making their acclaimed debut with 2013's Dark Holler Pop, North Carolina-bred four-piece Mipso have captivated audiences with their finely layered vocal harmonies, graceful fluency in the timeless musical traditions of their home state, and a near-telepathic musical connection that makes their live show especially kinetic. Learn more on their website.

July 23, 2024

7:30pm: Festival Orchestra I Concert (James Paul, Conductor) - Marshfield High School Auditorium

Programming Changes for 2024 Festival Orchestra

Maestro James Paul will program and conduct the opening concert (Orchestra Concert I) on Tuesday, July 23. This will be a grand performance and a celebratory finale for our Music Director and Conductor of 31 years who is retiring this year. Maestro has chosen the following compositions: Sullivan: Overture to "The Yeomen of the Guard"; Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending with Steven Moeckel soloist; and Rachmaninoff: Symphony No.2.

We plan a gala reception for Maestro Paul at Marshfield following the concert.

July 24, 2024

7:00pm: The Empire Builders Oregon Army National Guard Band - Hales Center SWOCC

July 25, 2024

12pm: No Brass No Ammo Army National Guard Brass Street Band - Coos Bay Waterfront
7:00pm: The Empire Builders Oregon Army National Guard Band - Hales Center SWOCC
7:30pm: Pops Celebrates American Composers: Aaron Johnson, Soloist - Marshfield Auditorium

July 26, 2024

7:00pm: Redfish Music Quartet/Quintet - First Presbyterian Church, North Bend

July 27, 2024

7:30pm: Festival Orchestra II. Festival Finale (Martin Majkut, Guest Conductor) - Marshfield High School Auditorium

Date:
July 13-27, 2024

Location:
OIMB Boathouse, 63466 Boat Basin Rd, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Coos History Museum and Maritime Collection, 1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420
SWOCC Hales Center , 1988 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Shore Acres State Park, 89526 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Marshfield High School Auditorium, 972 Ingersoll Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
First Presbyterian Church of North Bend, 2238 Pony Creek Road, North Bend, OR 97459

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