The British Brass Bands Are Coming!
Join us on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Mount Prospect Park District, Lions Park Veterans Memorial Band Shell, 411 South Maple Street, Mount Prospect, IL for a truly unique evening of music. Three of the Midwest’s premier British style brass bands will be joining forces to present “An Evening of Brass.”
Featured will be the Chicago Brass Band, The Eastern Iowa Brass Band, and the host, Illinois Brass Band. All three bands are members of the North American Brass Band Association and all have been national champions at various times throughout their existence. It will be a lively evening filled with marches, film music, overtures, jazz, Dixieland, Broadway, hymn tunes and of course patriotic selections. This is the first time the three bands have come together for a free summer concert in the Chicago Suburban area.
Bring a blanket, chair, and a picnic dinner and enjoy a concert by three of the finest brass bands in the Midwest. Concessions will also be available. The performance will go on rain or shine. The performance will move into the Lions park recreation building in the event of inclement weather. The event is free is family friendly and children are encourage to attend. This event is presented in conjunction with the Mount Prospect Park District.
Concert Poster [PDF]
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