Bay Area Concert Band

The Bay Area Concert Band serves Coos Bay/North Bend and the surrounding communities. It consist of average of 45 musicians from in and around the Bay Area including Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point, and Reedsport. Stephen Simpkins is the director.

As of 2023-24 the band performs 5 concerts a year four at the First Presbyterian Church in North Bend and one at Mingus Park. The band annually kicks off the Oregon Coast Music Festival with the concert in the park.

The BACB enthusiastically invites participation from the community as a musician, member of the audience or a financial contributor to the band. We welcome your support!

Concert Dates

• March 20, 2025 - 7:30 pm North Bend Presbyterian Church
• July 10, 2025 - 7:30 pm North Bend Presbyterian Church
• July 12, 2025 - 12:00 noon Mingus Park

Concerts are free although donations are gratefully accepted.