Laurence Gauci, Conductor
BMus, BEd

Laurence Gauci has been a member of the Stratford Concert Band since 1993.  Most recently he was a member of the percussion section, and has played saxophone and tuba in the past.  Laurence holds Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Western Ontario, and has pursued graduate studies in conducting at the University of Hartford. 

Laurence is also the Musical Director and bassist for the Festival City Big Band in Stratford, and plays in various other groups, including the Chris Adair Trio and the Festival Youth Singers Jazz Choir in St. Marys.  When not making music, Laurence is the Chief Flight Instructor at Diamond Flight Centre London.

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Message from the Conductor!

The Stratford Concert Band is excited to once again offer a season filled with music!

The Band has been an institution in the Stratford musical community for 115 years, and presents concerts year-
round, playing a wide variety of musical styles. We are proud to present programs that showcase the versatility of the ensemble, including serious wind band music, pop, jazz, movie and stage music. 
 
We are thrilled to resume performing after our 2019-2020 season was suddenly cut short. Please
join us at our concerts in November, February and May, where we will honor heroes both present and past, have some fun with songs and dances, and offer music that travels from the Earth to the sky and beyond. We also hope to see you at our summer concerts in the Upper
Queen’s Park bandshell, a Stratford summer tradition for more than 50 years.