He is a professional conductor and also directs the Illinois Brass Band and several other musical groups in the area. The Fox Valley Concert Band had its first rehearsal in January of 1983 as an outgrowth of an ensemble started in 1981, and has grown from a core group of charter members to our current size. Because our mission is both to provide the residents of the Fox Valley with free, quality concert band music year-round and to provide an opportunity to perform to those people who would like to exercise their musical talents, there is no charge to the public for our concerts. The band is supported by corporate and personal donations, as well as by the city of St. Charles and Waubonsee Community College. The band has an audition policy to ensure a standard of musical competence.
Section leaders can supply more information about auditions.
While all interested musicians are encouraged to audition for membership, there are always some sections of the band that are more in need than others. 3 Trumpets 2 Trombones 1 Alto Clarinet 1 Bassoon Please note that the flute section is currently full and is closed to new members for the time being. The musical fare for our six to eight summer concerts in area parks and for festivals is lighter and includes marches, show tunes, and some light classical works. The fall, winter, and spring concerts are more challenging musically and include both modern and period works.