Friends of the Band

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Friends of the Band The Friends of the Band is a non-profit organization of volunteers who support the Wheaton Municipal Band.

Friends of the Band supports the summer concerts of the Wheaton Municipal Band. Tax-deductible donations, along with merchandise sales, provide funds to supplement the City of Wheaton's funding of this world-class concert band.

08/05/2026

Come out tomorrow and Celebrate Pete and his 45th Anniversary of excellence in announcing! This concert is entirely programmed by Pete. You’ll love the background he will give you.

07/28/2026

The clarinets are coming! Come out to see the amazing clarinets of the band and of course the rest of the band. Don’t miss the 2 ensembles at intermission. You’ll be saying, “Hi Ho Silver” !!!

07/16/2026

The concert tonight is cancelled due to dangerous air quality. We hope to see you next week

Ice cream!🍨. Come out tonight and get your part of 1776 scoops.   The Dixie Cups will be playing at 6:00 pm.  Then stay ...
07/09/2026

Ice cream!🍨. Come out tonight and get your part of 1776 scoops. The Dixie Cups will be playing at 6:00 pm. Then stay for another great concert from the Wheaton Municipal Band.

In case you missed the concert in March for the American Bandmaster’s Association , Scott Bowrman will conduct the band ...
06/24/2026

In case you missed the concert in March for the American Bandmaster’s Association , Scott Bowrman will conduct the band this week and the piece he composed for us’”Sails”. Will be on the concert with Scott conducting us as our honored guest conductor.

Come out and see us or live stream the concert from the band’s website

Experience the best of Wheaton Municipal Band concerts with free performances at Memorial Park. Join us for stunning music and community fun!

06/17/2026

Our June 18 concert will feature our amazing saxophone quartet and will be conducted by guest Bobby Francis from Texas Tech. Should be a great evening of music.

No popcorn this week as we honor Larry Beckerdite who passed away earlier this year. He was known as “The popcorn guy”

06/11/2026

Tonight’s concert is cancelled due to severe weather Forecasted. Con see the band at Cantigny on Saturday at 7:00 pm

04/18/2026

Sneak peek into the Summer Season-a concert at Cantigny and an ice cream social are in your future plans.

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303 W. Wesley Street
Wheaton, IL
60187

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