Encore Concert Band presents "It's Magic!"

The Encore Concert Band continues its 17th concert season with “It’s Magic!” on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at 3:00pm at Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way in Mokena. This free concert will feature selections such as selections from The Wizard of Oz, Brigadoon, and the Harry Potter movies, Holst’s Uranus, Magic Flute Overture and many other magical selections. For further information about the Encore Concert Band and the complete concert schedule, please visit www.encoreband.org.

Now in its 17th season, the 50+-piece band is conducted by Music Director and Founder, Bill Schuetter, and has developed quite a loyal following in the south suburbs. The Band has also been featured in many Chicago Tribune articles highlighting outstanding suburban arts groups. Along with concerts throughout the winter months such as the Orland Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Band also plays for the Governor’s State University Commencement Ceremonies, the Evergreen Park Summer Concert Series, and the Mokena 4th of July Concert and Fireworks, held annually in Mokena. The Band also continues to play outdoor concerts in the southwest suburbs throughout the summer months and recently performed as part of Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights program. Band members range in age from high school students to adults, and musicians interested in joining are encouraged to sit in with the band at a weekly rehearsal on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. at Mokena Junior High School in Mokena. For information on scheduling a concert in your area or joining the band, please call Rachel Ozark at (708) 437-7051, send an e-mail to info@encoreband.org, or visit their website at www.encoreband.org.