July 15-16, 2011

Memorial Park - Wheaton, Illinois

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OUTSTANDING BANDS FEATURING IN 2011 INCLUDE . . . .

Chicago Brass Band
Friday, July 15, 7:15 p.m.

The Chicago Brass Band, is a world-class brass band in the British tradition, but reflecting the American musical culture of which it is a part. The band was formed in September of 2002 and has already been recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence and creativity. Its motto is "British Tradition--Chicago Style."  CBB was named the 2004 North American champion brass band and many of its members are also award-winning soloists.  The band has twice travelled to Europe, participating in the first World Brass Band Championships as representatives of North America.  It has also performed at the Great American Brass Band Festival.  This year it has been honored to be invited to perform at the 2011 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago.

Chicago Brass Band

 

Switch Time Jazz Ensemble
Friday, July 15, 8:30 p.m.

The Switch Time Jazz Ensemble,  is a big band based in Elk Grove, Illinois that specializes in swing and latin jazz. With vocalists such as Grammy winner vocalist Lee Stevens and Ken White, they perform in the northwest Chicagoland area. Began in the early 1970s, this 17-piece group keeps alive the sounds of great jazz musicians such as Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich and Woody Herman.

Switch Time Jazz Ensemble

 

Fox Valley Concert Band
Saturday, July 16, 6:00 p.m.

The Fox Valley Concert Band is currently celebrating the 28th anniversary since its founding in St. Charles, Illinois. Currently under the direction of Dr. Colin Holman, the FVCB is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer band comprised of 75 members from many communities in the Fox Valley and the western suburbs of Chicago. The band's two-fold mission is to provide its audiences with free, quality concert band music year-round and to provide an opportunity for its members to exercise their musical talents. The band gives three indoor concerts each year and also plays six to eight outdoor concerts each summer. Photo

 

 

For more information about the Wheaton Band Festival, e-mail Info@WheatonBandFestival.org