Celebrate the Fourth with Northwest Concert Band
The Northwest Concert Band will resume performing on July 4 after a year of silence during the pandemic. The band's musicians have been looking forward to playing - they have even added a few new members.
A contingent will play in the Rolling Meadows parade, which steps off at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 4.
Later that evening, at 7:30 p.m., celebrate the return of the full band at its first post-COVID concert. Hear patriotic tunes, musicals, marches and special numbers featuring some of the band's soloists.
The concert will take place on the grounds of St. Colette Catholic Church, 3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows, under the direction of Randy Steinberg. Bring lawn chairs for a good view of the nearby fireworks from St. Colette after the concert.
The band will play another free outdoor concert at St. Colette at 7:30 p.m. July 26. The theme will be "Back To The Movies." Join in a celebration of movie magic from Indiana Jones to Star Wars as the band celebrates great movie soundtracks.
The Northwest Concert Band was founded in 2015 by director Ralph Wilder and a group of passionate musicians. One of the premier community concert bands in Chicago's Northwest suburbs, the 50-plus member band has delighted audiences year round.
The band welcomes musicians of all ages. There is no audition, but members are asked to attend weekly rehearsals to learn and perform high quality and challenging music. The band rehearses Monday evenings at St. Colette.
The repertoire features a variety of musical genres such as classical, marches, Broadway, pop, rock, swing, jazz and more. The band has assembled exciting concert programs that feature guest artists, soloists, singers, vocal ensembles, narrators and even people playing unique instruments not seen before.
Some guests have included local TV and radio personalities, as well as Chicago Symphony guest soloists.
In addition to concerts, members also work with local communities and families to provide interesting musical experiences, including musical workshops, educational opportunities and opportunities to play with, and conduct the band.
For more details, contact Randy Steinberg at (847) 420-0529 or RandyASteinberg@gmail.com, visit www.northwestconcertband.org or follow on Facebook.