Any others?

I have posted the concerts for the groups whose schedules I know of.  If you know of upcoming concerts I missed, just send an email.  Keep in mind that this blog focuses on community music groups.  Thanks for the help.

And enjoy the upcoming concerts by the Concord Chamber Orchestra and the Racine Concert Band.

Summer Schedule for the Racine Concert Band

The Racine Concert Band celebrates it's 92nd Season with a series of Sunday Evening concerts at the Racine Zoo.  The band will perform different music each week under the direction of Dr. Mark Eichner, and feature soloists from the band as well as special guests.

July Concerts begin at 7:30:

• July 5
• July 12
• July 19
• July 26

August Concerts begin at 7:00:

• August 2
• August 9
• August 16

You can enter the Zoo for free to attend the concerts from the North on Augusta Street near the lake, or from the main entrance on Main Street.  Free entrance begins at 6 PM.  I suggest taking the family for an afternoon at the Zoo and staying for the concert in the evening. 

The concerts usually take a little over an hour and will finish about dusk, perfect for the kids.  And if they have a little too much energy, a playground is just up the hill from the amphitheater.

Hope to see you there.

Concord Chamber Orchestra Summer Season

The Concord Chamber Orchestra will be out and about this summer performing pops concerts in the Milwaukee Area.  There are four concerts currently on the schedule:

• Thursday July 16 at the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Whitnall Park beginning at 6:30
• Wednesday July 22 at the New Berlin Library Park beginning at 6:30
• Wednesday July 29 for Music In The Glen at Nicolet High School beginning at 6 PM
• Sunday August 16 at the Peck Pavilion at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts beginning at 2 PM

If you need more information, see the CCO web site for the details.

The Summer Season in Shorewood

The Shorewood Concert Band has three additional performances coming up in 2015, all of them at Atwater Park (corner of Lake Drive and Capitol Drive) beginning at 7PM. 

• Thursday June 25
• Saturday July 4
• Thursday July 16

These concerts are always fun and great for the kids.  And if they have a bit too much energy, the playground is just down the path from the concert.

Be sure to bring a chair or a blanket and be ready to enjoy an hour or so of music under the direction of Maestro Clay Wachholz.

Hope to see you there!

A summer tradition

As long as I can remember, the Milwaukee American Legion Band has performed at Humboldt Park during the summer.  The tradition continues this year as the Legion Band performs at Chill On The Hill in Humboldt park on Tuesday June 30.  The concert will begin at 6:30, but entertainment begins at 6.

The Humboldt Park Chalet is a great place for a concert.  Plenty of grass on the hill and plenty of room for the kids to have a good time.  Bring a picnic dinner or enjoy the offerings of the different food vendors and food trucks that come by.  And the Humboldt Park Beer Garden will be open with great snacks and beverages from the St. Francis Brewery.

For more information, see the Chill On The Hill web site or the Milwaukee American Legion Band web site.

The Milwaukee American Legion Band always performs an entertaining show, always a good time.  You don't want to miss this one.

First event of the summer

The first performance of a Summer Community Band always seems to be the performance of the Shorewood Concert Band at the Shorewood Men's Club Chicken BBQ.  This year the BBQ will be on Saturday June 13th. 

I can tell you from experience that the chicken, provided by Rupena's, is excellent and well worth the visit.  Music is provided all afternoon beginning with the Shorewood Concert Band.  And this year you can also choose BBQ ribs as well as BBQ chicken. 

See the Shorewood Men's Club web page for more information.  See you on the 13th.

Memorial Day

As you enjoy the long weekend, take in a concert or parade and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in freedom.  I highly recommend the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS, broadcast from the Mall in Washington DC. 

We will all enjoy the weekend.  We should all take a moment to remember.