Bernstein Bookends - thursday , July 17, 2025
This concert will feature works by American iconic composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, including the epic movie score to On the Waterfront.
The Wheaton Municipal Band 2025 Summer Concert Season
Beginning Thursday, June 12, The Wheaton Municipal Band takes the stage at
Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton to begin its 96th season. Known as one of the
finest bands of its kind in the country, the Wheaton Municipal band, under the
direction of Dr. Bruce Moss, wows audiences with its stunning sound and brilliant
musicianship. Musicians from all over the Chicagoland area audition for the coveted
spots in the band. Each week the musicians rehearse new music on Wednesday, for
a performance on Thursday. Every concert is different and offers a glimpse into the
challenges facing an 89 piece concert band which performs a new concert each
week. The free concerts represent a collaboration between The City of Wheaton,
The Wheaton Park District, the WMB Board and the Friends of the Wheaton
Municipal Band. Step back in time and experience live music in the beautiful setting
of Memorial Park.
All concerts begin at 7:30 but come early and enjoy a picnic in the park, or purchase
popcorn or ice cream from the Friends of the Wheaton Municipal Band.
All concerts are on Thursday evening, with two exceptions-Wednesday, July 2 and
Saturday, July 26 at Edman Chapel (the only indoor concert).
Summer 2025 Calendar
7/17/2025
Bernstein Bookends
7:30pm
Memorial Park
7/17/2025
Bernstein Bookends
This concert will feature works by American iconic composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, including the epic movie score to On the Waterf...
7:30pm
Memorial Park
7/24/2025
The Wonderful World of Percussion
7:30pm
Memorial Park
7/24/2025
The Wonderful World of Percussion
A concert featuring our own percussion section and guest steelpan soloist, Jaden Teague-Núñez, winner of the Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago...
7:30pm
Memorial Park
7/26/2025
Centennials and Celebrations - Edman Spectacular
7:30pm
Wheaton College - Edman Chapel
7/26/2025
Centennials and Celebrations - Edman Spectacular
Wheaton Municipal Band Alumnus Gunnery Sgt. Trevor Mowry, oboe, The "President's Own" United States Marine Band Returns as special guest sol...
7:30pm
Wheaton College - Edman Chapel
7/31/2025
Watkins Conducts!
7:30pm
Memorial Park
7/31/2025
Watkins Conducts!
The Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes guest conductor Alfred Watkins, co-founder and conductor of the acclaimed Cobb Wind Symphony in Marietta...
7:30pm
Memorial Park
8/7/2025
Favorites!
7:30pm
Memorial Park
8/7/2025
Favorites!
We close the season with time honored favorites performed throughout the years.
7:30pm
Memorial Park
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