Northwest Concert Band Spring Concert on April 20 at 3 p.m.
The Northwest Concert Band announces its spring concert “At the Movies” on Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m. Hollywood has entertained us for years with great movies and their memorable music soundtracks. From tragic to blissful, from frightening to exciting, come be entertained at a concert of musical movie highlights.
John Williams, famous for creating some of the most popular movie scores in history, composed three of the selections in the program, “The Cowboys,” “Dartmoor 1912,” and “Far and Away.” Other selections include “Hooray for Hollywood,” “Grovers Corners,” “Titanic,” “Robin Hood Symphonic Suite,” “Back to The Future,” and “He So Loved the World” featuring Cary Hollander on alto sax. Randy Steinberg, the band’s longtime conductor, leads the band. He is also a respected composer who arranged several of the pieces being performed.
The concert is at Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Admission is $10 for adults, payable at the door. Ages 18 and younger are free. For details, videos of past performances, or to join the band’s mailing list, please go to northwestconcertband.org or call (708) 951-6300.
The Illinois Arts Council Agency provides financial support to the band.