NOCCA’s All Canadian

2026/2027 Concert Season

Cheng² Duo

Sunday October 18th, 2026
2:00 PM

Always entertaining, siblings Sylvie and Bryan, on piano and cello, return to charm and delight with their exceptional musical talents.

Rooted in a sibling bond that transcends the familial, the JUNO-nominated Cheng² Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared Duo) enchants music lovers worldwide with its impassioned expressivity, contagious joy, and instant rapport with listeners. Their performances have been described as “brilliant” (The Sunday Times, UK), “truly exhilarating” (The WholeNote, Canada), and “absolutely captivating…through a tremendous mastery of their instruments” (Pizzicato Magazine, Luxembourg). 


Kelowna Big Band

Sunday, November 15, 2026
2:00 PM

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


Aurora Piano Trio

Monday, January 18, 2027
7:00 PM

The Aurora Piano Trio has received praise for its passion, exuberance and lyricism as well as sensational performances. Violinist Yuel Yawney and cellist, Sungyong Lim, members of the famed Borealis String Quartet, joined together with acclaimed pianist, Libby Yu to form the Aurora Piano Trio. Each of the members of the Trio has performed around the world and brings their extensive chamber music experience together creating an ensemble of the highest calibre.


JoyRide

Tuesday, March 9, 2027
7:00 PM

Buckle up for a musical JoyRide with thrilling highs, spontaneous departures and unexpected turns! JoyRide is a “jazz crossover” duo that weaves their instruments, improvisation and personalities into a multifaceted presentation. They have performed as a duo across Canada and the United States since 2018 having played full recitals, university programs, masterclasses, seminars, fundraisers and children/seniors’ outreach. With Colin Maier on oboe, fiddle, vocals, and musical saw and Mark Camilleri on piano.


Sycamore String Quartet

Friday, April 23, 2027
7:00 PM
Trinity United Church

Enjoy an intimate evening of music by Beethoven, with musicians from the Kootenay, Kamloops and Okanagan Symphonies. The Sycamore String Quartet has delivered top quality live concerts to audiences throughout BC’s southwest interior since 2009, and the quartet has established itself as a staple of the Okanagan-Thompson music scene. The group is known for its integrity of programming combined with a level of artistic excellence rarely heard outside of larger urban centres.



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  • NOCCA Empowers Local Youth Musicians Through RDNO Grant

    The North Okanagan Community Concert Association has been awarded $600 through the 2026 Greater Vernon Arts, Culture and Youth Project Grant from the Regional District of North Okanagan. This generous grant donation goes towards NOCCA’s “Warming Up the Act” program, bringing student youth openers to concerts on the Vernon stage. This concert season, NOCCA had…

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