Kelowna Big Band

$45.00 Adult
$25.00 Student
Including fees & charges

The Kelowna Big Band is a talented ensemble of 19 members, featuring: 5 Saxes, 4 Trombones, 5 Trumpets, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, and Vocals. We perform a diverse range of music, from iconic Band classics and ballroom dance standards to contemporary jazz charts and beloved covers by artists like Michael Buble, Sinatra, Tom Jones, and more. With Singer Dan MacClelland.

Dan served 33 years with Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services, and moved to Vernon with his wife, Cari and son, Cooper in 2017. Dan brings years of varied musical experience to the group, having performed on trumpet and vocals in some dynamic settings with VFRS Band 1983 - present. Playing Trumpet, Tuba, and serving as Alternate Conductor and Vocal Soloist with Willingdon Church 140 voice Choir & 45 pce. Symphonic Orchestra 1993 - 2002. Dan was involved playing Trumpet, singing with the Continentals Gospel Music Ensemble in 1993 on an 18-state concert tour plus performing with Hotline à cappella Quartet 1986 - 2002 as Arranger, Lead, Baritone and Bass.

Dan has performed Bugling honours and the national anthems of both Canada & the USA in multiple settings: Vancouver Canucks Games, BC Lions games, 2010 Winter Olympics, post 9/11 funerals in New York, Vancouver Remembrance Day Ceremonies, 10th Anniversary 9/11 Service in 2011, on Carrier USS Midway at San Diego… and more.