Whether you enjoy an evening at our free summer concerts or want to learn how to play an instrument, the City of Burlington has a variety of music programs to offer to music lovers.
Bands
Burlington has two youth bands that your children can join to apply their music skills. Members of the Burlington Teen Tour Band and Burlington Junior Redcoats receive a 15 per cent discount on private music lessons.
Burlington Junior Redcoats
The Burlington Junior Redcoats Band is open to children ages 9 to 13. Music students can join the band when they begin their lessons and apply their skills in a marching band.
Learn how your child can become a member of the Burlington Junior Redcoats.
Band membership runs from September to June with an annual fee. Rehearsals are Saturday mornings from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Music Centre.
Burlington Teen Tour Band
The Burlington Teen Tour Band (BTTB) is open to youth ages 13 to 21.
Learn how your teen can become a member of the BTTB. We encourage any teen to come out and give it a try! No experience is necessary and we accept all playing abilities.
Private lessons
We offer music lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced players at competitive prices.
Book private music lessons or contact music@burlington.ca to book a different time or date for your lessons.
Private lessons run from September to June.
Concerts in the Park
This annual concert series celebrates and showcases a diverse collection of ensembles and genres that include concert bands, big bands, brass bands, jazz, Dixieland, Motown/soul/R&B, 50’s/60’s rock, and folk bands.
The concerts take place at the Central Park Bandshell (Music Centre) every Sunday and Wednesday evening from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. throughout the summer.
Visit our events page to learn more about the Concerts in the Park series.