The Osaka Shion Wind Orchestra (オオサカ・シオン・ウインド・オーケストラ, Ōsaka Shion Uindo Ōkesutora), former Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band (大阪市音楽団, Ōsaka-shi Ongakudan) (OMSB), Osaka City Wind Orchestra, also known as Shion (市音, シオン) is a professional
concert band based in
Osaka,
Japan. OMSB was established in 1923, which is the longest running wind orchestra in Japan. OMSB was under the direct management of the city of Osaka.
February 28, 1888 - The attachment of the Third Military Band to the Osaka Garrison was determined.
March 6, 1888 - The bandmaster and a fifty-piece military band took up their duties.
May 14, 1888 - With the reorganization of the military system, the Osaka Garrison has been abolished and the fourth division was formed.
March 25, 1923 - The 4th Division Band has disbanded due to disarmament. The farewell concert was held at the Tennouji Music Hall.
Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band
June 1, 1923 - Volunteers who were the former band members established Osaka Music Band (大阪市音楽隊, Ōsaka-shi Ongakutai). They managed the band under the membership system in those days. Funds for management were depended on a subsidy from Osaka city and earnings from requested performances.
April 1, 1934 - OMSB came under the direct management of the city of Osaka, and all the members of OMSB became city officials.
June 22, 1946 - The band name has renamed as Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band (大阪市音楽団, Ōsaka-shi Ongakudan).