The Vabank WOAK Orchestra was established in 1987 under the leadership of Benedykt Leszczynski, the director of the Provincial Cultural Centre in Toruń. Initially, the orchestra was supervised by Zenon Studziński and Marek Kubiak.

In the autumn of 1988, the orchestra held its first public concert with a modest lineup of only eighteen members. From 1990 to 2004, the orchestra was led by Kapellmeister Edward Ceglarek, whose efforts elevated the artistic level of the ensemble to great heights. The musicians have consistently demonstrated their talent, competing with professional orchestras on numerous occasions. In 1998, the WOAK Wind Orchestra performed in the Danish city of Aabenraa, representing the only amateur band among six professional orchestras from Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

The orchestra has gained recognition beyond national borders, having performed throughout Europe, including countries such as the Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia, and Belgium. In 2000, the ensemble proudly represented the artistic community of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region at the EXPO 2000 exhibition in Hanover.

Over the years, the orchestra has participated in major regional reviews and national festivals, earning numerous awards and prizes. The repertoire of the Vabank WOAK Orchestra includes a variety of musical styles, featuring obligatory marches and enjoyable pieces such as themes from operettas, popular songs, jazz standards, and evergreen hits from popular music.

From 2004 to 2022, the orchestra was led by Kapellmeister Jerzy Derkowski, and currently, Waldemar Urbański holds this position.