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Wheaton, Illinois, USA A community tradition since 1930 |
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2010 Concert Schedule |
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6/3/2010 — A Taste of Wheaton 7:30 PM in Memorial Park
Join members of the Wheaton Municipal Band's Woodwind and Brass sections as they present a concert featuring small ensembles. This performance will give you an enjoyable preview of the depth of talent in the various sections of the band while you enjoy "tasting" many of Wheaton's great eating establishments in the wonderful venue that only Memorial Park can provide.
6/10/2010 — Season Kick-Off with Wheaton Favorites! 8 PM in Memorial Park
With Special Guest and former Wheaton Municipal Band Member SSgt Brandon Eubank, trumpet, United States Marine Band
Liberty Fanfare John Williams Procession of the Nobles Rimsky-Korsakov Celebration Overture Lane/Noble Second Prelude George Gershwin Cole Porter, Symphonic Portrait arr. Robinson Pas Redouble Saint-Saens Overture, The Cowboys John Williams
And is there more? . . . .
A Leroy Anderson Selection? You Bet! A march or two? Of course! One by Sousa? You think?!?!? Can YOU pick the Sousa March? Be there to find out! A great opening night for all? Count on it!
6/17/2010 — PORTRAITS, SCENES, and IMAGINATIONS 8 PM in Memorial Park
Featuring Portraits by Elohim Photography
Montana Fanfare Doss Scenes from the Louvre Dello Joio Portrait of a City Sparke Art in the Park Sheldon A Gershwin Portrait arr. Higgins Tulsa Gillis Pictures at an Exhibition Moussorgsky A Sousa Portrait arr. Foster Pete Friedmann, narrator Norman Rockwell Suite Hirose
6/24/2010 — It’s for THE KIDS! ! 7:30 PM in Memorial Park
A special concert with a special start time! Music will begin at 7:30 tonight, but instrument petting zoos and activity for the kids begins even earlier. Don’t be late!
7/1/2010 — The PRESIDENT’S OWN !! 8 PM in Memorial Park Sponsored in part by Old World Jewelers
Col. Michael Colburn, conductor of the United States Marine Band, “The President’s Own” in Washington, D.C. shares the podium with Dr. Bruce Moss for a spectacular patriotic event. Traveling with Col. Colburn as guest clarinet soloist will be MsGT Jay Niepoetter of the Marine Band, who was formerly a member of the Wheaton Municipal Band.
7/4/2010— Wheaton 4th of July Parade 12 Noon on Main Street and Downtown Cheer us on as we play your favorite marches!
7/8/2010 — Centennials and Celebrations! 8 PM in Memorial Park Sponsored in part by Ivy Restaurant
On this concert, nine-year old trumpet soloist Geoff Gallante will help us celebrate several 100ths! Lyricist Johnny Mercer, the Boy Scouts of America, and noted band composer H. Owen Reed (composer of the epic band work La Fiesta Mexicana) are on the centennial celebration list, along with an important work in the band repertoire, the First Suite for Military Band by Gustav Holst.
7/10/2010 — THE MUSIC NEVER ENDS! Generations of Music and Musicians A special Saturday night indoor concert 8 PM at Edman Chapel at Wheaton College
Legendary conductor Col. Arnald Gabriel, Conductor Emeritus of the United States Air Force Band, joins Dr. Bruce Moss, along with popular “father and son” tenors Richard and Shawn Mathey and nine year old trumpeter Geoff Gallante. You will not want this concert to end. . . . guaranteed!
7/15/2010 — Season’s Greetings!! 8 PM in Memorial Park
Should you dress fairly warm….or bring the swim wear? …..crank up the heat, or turn on the air? It’s for musical reasons… We’ll explore all the seasons In a concert that’s hard to compare!!
7/22/2010 — WILLIAMSON CONDUCTS Band Classics and More! 8 PM in Memorial Park
With special guest conductor John Williamson, Director of Bands, Central Michigan University
Program to include: Easter Monday on the White House Lawn Sousa Variations on America Ives Irish Tune and Shepherd’s Hey Grainger Four Scottish Dances Arnold/Paynter Variations on a Korean Folk Song Chance Rhosymedre Vaughan Williams/Beeler Woodland Sketches MacDowell Dance of the Jesters Tchaikowsky
7/29/2010 — Dancin’ With (and under) The stars! 8 PM in Memorial Park
In this concert we feature dance instructors from area dance studios. They’ll teach and they’ll perform. And, of course, there will be audience participation - for beginners, experts, and every type of dancer in between!
….and we’ll dance the night away!!!!!
8/5/2010 — Take Me Out to the Ball Game! 8 PM in Memorial Park Sponsored in part by The Bleu Olive
…..you’ll be “Messmer-ized”
8/12/2010 — Jazz Night in Memorial Park 8 PM in Memorial Park
with Doug Beach and his Swingin’ Big Band! |
