Big band meets classical in upcoming concert at Baker Community Center, St. Charles

Posted April 02, 2025 11:06 am

Submitted by Mark Smith

Big band jazz will meet classical favorites in “Classical Jazz,” a concert Saturday, April 5, at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles.

Musicians will present jazzy, big band versions of symphonic movements from works of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, and Copland as arranged by John Dorhauer and performed by his Heisenberg Uncertainty Players big band.

Appearing at the Baker Community Center during previous seasons as the Dean-Dorhauer Orchestra, this big band specializes in thematic programs such as “The Wiz vs Diz” (songs of “The Wizard of Oz” and Disney films) and “Every Beatles Album” (songs from every Beatles album).

The concert is designed to appeal to big band and swing band music fans, as well as classical music lovers. Tickets, $30, include three complimentary beverages (wine, beer, soft drinks).

The concert is produced and presented by the Norris Cultural Arts Center as part of its “Saturday Night Lights” series at the Baker Center. For information and a link to online ticketing, visit www.NorrisCulturalArts.com or call (630) 584-7200. Discounted full-table tickets are available.

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