Arlington Heights Community Concert Band presents ‘A Space Spectacular’
Blast off on an interstellar musical journey as the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band presents an exhilarating concert featuring a lineup that celebrates the magic of space and time. The event promises to be a captivating experience for music lovers and sci-fi enthusiasts alike.
Join for “A Space Spectacular“ at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, in Arlington Heights.
Conductor and artistic director, Pietro Pisello, chose music that will demonstrate the skill and musicianship of the 78 band members. Selections include two of Gustave Holst's The Planets, Jupiter, and Mars. Audience members will be transported Among the Stars with the enchanting composition by Lisa Galvin. This piece perfectly encapsulates the wonder of the universe, inviting listeners to reflect on the beauty of the night sky. The concert then takes a playful turn with John Williams’ “Parade of the Ewoks,” arranged by Jim Curnow, a delightful tribute to the beloved Star Wars saga that will surely evoke nostalgia and joy.
There are many other musical surprises in this concert. One surprise involves an unusual instrument called the Theremin. This is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer know as a thereminist.
Reserve your free tickets by email at ahccbtickets@gmail.com or visit arlingtonheightsband.org.
Don't miss this chance to experience the grandeur of concert band music as it resonates through the universe. Tickets are available now, and we encourage you to secure your seats early for an afternoon that promises to be out of this world.
The band is in partnership with Community Education District 214, receives support from both the Arlington Heights Park District and the village of Arlington Heights.
The mission of the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band is to provide musical entertainment to the community, to provide opportunities for community members to join and be part of a musical organization, to provide for individual musical expression and growth, and to contribute to the community’s music appreciation.
For more information, contact: Conductor Pietro Pisello at ahccb.director@gmail.com; or band President Judy Shimkus at Ahccb.president@gmail.com.