Concerts

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The Sleeping Giant
Fall Concert
Join the North Oakland Concert Band for “The Sleeping Giant.” Highlights include Vesuvius by Frank Ticheli and Phantom of the Opera arranged by Johan de Meij.
Location: Lake Orion High School
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
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Fundraiser for NOCB

Featuring the North Oakland Dixieland Band
The North Oakland Dixieland Band will present a drinks and cheese concert to benefit the North Oakland Concert Band. This popular annual fundraising event will feature traditional swing and jazz music performed in a casual cabaret setting.
Location: Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 6:15 PM
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Joy To The World

Featuring the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale under the direction of Michael Perkins
The North Oakland Concert Band presents our annual holiday concert entitled “Joy To The World.” This program features the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale under the direction of Michael Perkins performing “Ring The Bells” by Bob Dylan and “Gloria” arranged by John Purifoy. NOCB highlights include “The Nutcracker Suite” transcribed by John Rogan and “Holiday Rhapsody” by Larry MacTaggart.
Location: Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
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Joy To The World - Reprise

Featuring the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale under the direction of Michael Perkins
A repeat performance of our annual holiday concert entitled “Joy To The World” performed at the Fraser High School. This program features the Metropolitan Detroit Chorale under the direction of Michael Perkins performing “Ring The Bells” by Bob Dylan and “Gloria” arranged by John Purifoy. NOCB highlights include “The Nutcracker Suite” transcribed by John Rogan and “Holiday Rhapsody” by Larry MacTaggart.
Location: Fraser High School
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
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Sea to Sky

Winter Concert
Join the North Oakland Concert Band for “Sea to Sky.” Highlights include “Superman March” by John Williams arranged by Paul Lavender, and “Jupiter” from the Planets by Gustav Holst transcribed by Merlin Patterson.
Location: Lake Orion High School
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
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Spring Musicale

Small Ensemble Concert
Come and join us as the North Oakland Concert Band presents “A Spring Musicale,” an afternoon of music performed by small ensembles from the NOCB. This annual benefit concert will feature band members and friends performing a variety of works in a casual concert setting. Soft drinks and snacks will be served.
Location: Christ The Redeemer Church
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
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Time: 4:00 PM

Imagination

Spring Concert - Featuring 2026 Concerto Competition Winner
The North Oakland Concert Band presents “Imagination”, featuring “William Tell Overture” by Gioachino Rossini arranged by Erik Leidzen, and “How To Train Your Dragon” by John Powell arranged by Ton van Grevenbroek. Our special guests will be the winners of this year’s NOCB Concerto Competition. 
Location: Lake Orion High School
Rain Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
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The Greatest Hits

Summer Concert
Join the North Oakland Concert Band for “The Greatest Hits.” The program features music that will get you in the summer mood, including “Jitterbug” by Robert Buckley and featuring Eric Kozlowski on trumpet performing “La Virgen De La Macarena” arranged by Charles Koff.
Location: Wildwood Amphitheater Lake Orion
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Tuesday, June 4, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
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