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  • Concert Announcement – Brass, Pipes and Drums: In Remembrance

    The Mill Creek Colliery Band pays homage to those who served Canada, whether in times of conflict or calm, but ever in the selfless pursuit of freedom, security, service and peace. We invite you to join us for a concert ‘Brass, Pipes and Drums: In Remembrance’ to be performed on Saturday, November 4, 7:30pm, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral (10035 – 103 Street NW, Edmonton). Edmonton’s own 28-piece brass band is delighted to welcome back the Clan MacNaughton Pipe Band as its special guest, and together both groups will present an entertaining program of remembrance and tribute. The MCCB musical selections include: Hymn To The Fallen (Williams/Sparke), Songs From The…

  • Upcoming Concert: Brass for Kids!

    February 18, 2:00 PM This Family Day weekend, the Mill Creek Colliery Band will present a family-friendly concert ‘Brass For Kids’, to be performed on Saturday, February 18th, 2:00pm, at the Dutch Canadian Club (13312 – 142 Street NW, Edmonton). This short afternoon concert is the perfect place to introduce children to live music and brass instruments, all while listening to their favourite songs. Kids of all ages are welcome! Edmonton’s own 28-piece brass band, under the leadership of principal conductor David Hoyt, will help you celebrate the Family Day weekend by presenting an entertaining concert that will delight the whole family. The program will feature music that will be familiar,…

  • Upcoming Concert: Festive Brass

    Mill Creek Colliery Band“Festive Brass”Saturday, December 10, 7:30pm The Mill Creek Colliery Band will celebrate the Christmas season by presenting “Festive Brass“, a concert to be performed on Saturday, December 10 th , 7:30pm, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral (10035 – 103 Street NW, Edmonton). Edmonton’s own 28-piece, British-style brass band, under the leadership of guest conductor Lucas Denneboom, is delighted to celebrate the Christmas season by presenting a brassy selection of festive delights. The program will include the exciting Latin rhythms of Latino Fire! (arr. Smith) and Christmas Calypso (Graham), the Afro-Cuban rock gem Zambezi (Carsten/ De Waal, arr. Broadbent), an energetic arrangement of Joy! (arr. Fernie), the theme…

  • Upcoming Concert: Feeling Good!

    Mill Creek Colliery Band“Feeling Good!”Saturday, October 29, 7:30pm The Mill Creek Colliery Band is feeling good as it kicks off its 21st season. The band is pleased to present “Feeling Good!“, a concert to be performed on Saturday, October 29, 7:30pm, at All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral (10035 – 103 Street NW, Edmonton). Edmonton’s own 28-piece brass band will present a delightful program of music that will include the sizzling Florentiner March, Leonard Bernstein’s classic Candide Overture, Canadian composer Morley Calvert’s well-loved Canadian Folk Song Suite, and Ukrainian Dances, arranged by the band’s former conductor and Juno Award-winning Canadian composer, Malcolm Forsyth. Principal trombonist Julien Simard will be featured in a…

  • Upcoming Concert: Gateway to the Future

    Edmonton’s well-loved brass band, the Mill Creek Colliery Band has been entertaining audiences in greater Edmonton area and beyond for 20 years. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the band is inviting friends, fans, former members, and connoisseurs of fine music to its 20th anniversary gala concert. Tickets are $25 (students/seniors $20). No charge for those under 18 years of age. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance through Tix on the Square.

  • Mill Creek Colliery Band

    The Mill Creek Colliery Band is a traditional British-style brass band based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The band consists of an enthusiastic group of local professional and amateur musicians dedicated to promoting excellence in brass banding throughout western Canada. The band offers an exciting season of subscription concerts and is available upon request to perform at other venues and events. We invite you to explore our website.