**Markham Concert Band Inc.** is a Canadian nonprofit community wind ensemble based in Markham, Ontario. Founded in 1978 as a registered charity (Business No. 131905044RR0001), it has grown into one of Canada's largest concert bands, comprising over 65 members as of its 40th anniversary and expanding to more than 80 performers in subsequent years[1][5].

**History and Activities**  
The ensemble consists of volunteer musicians from diverse professional and personal backgrounds united by a shared mission to deliver high-quality concert band music to the community[1][5]. It presents a four-concert annual series at Flato Markham Theatre and participates in regional events such as the Markham Village Music Festival, Unionville Festival, and Markham Fair[1][4]. Notable collaborations include a 2024 joint performance with Germany's Knabenkapelle Nördlingen Youth Orchestra at Unionville Millennium Bandstand, commemorating the German group's centennial[1].

**Community Engagement**  
As a nonprofit organization, the band relies on donations to fund sheet music acquisitions, equipment upgrades, and operational costs[5]. Its repertoire spans traditional concert band works and contemporary arrangements, maintaining a focus on accessibility and public service[1][5].

[1] https://www.mcband.ca [2] https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkhamConcertBand [3] https://www.instagram.com/markham_cb/ [4] https://testwww.mcband.ca [5] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/markham-concert-band-inc/