Mingus Park, Coos Bay Sat. July 11 @ Noon. Free

Featuring the 50^th anniversary celebration of BACB with Aaron Johnson

A community band has been part of the Coos Bay area since the days of Louis Simpson. The Bay Area Concert Band is an integral part of the community and has partnered with the Oregon Coast Music Festival since the festival began in 1978. The Band is a recognized non-profit organization and will celebrate its Golden Anniversary this coming year.

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 selections.