The big stage door begins going up at 7:30PM for another opening, another show performed by the Naperville Municipal Band Big Band today at the Community Concert Center in Central Park. Put on your dancin’ shoes. Be ready to swing to the upbeat music with the knowledge that the old kids’ playground is all new!
NMB Big Band Celebrates Big Band Classic Sounds
“Celebration of the Big Band” with the NMB Big Band begins at 7:30PM today, Thurs., Aug. 8, on the Ronald J. Keller Performance Stage in the Naperville Community Concert Center. This concert also will feature the Grandstand Big Band from Chicago.
The NMB Big Band will perform under the leadership of Director Tracy Oliver, a clarinetist in the Naperville Municipal Band since 1981.
Dancing in the walkways throughout Central Park is popular when toe-tapping sounds of classic swing and traditional jazz are performed.
Come early to downtown Naperville for dinner before the show. Or perhaps order take-out from a downtown eatery and plan a family picnic with friends and neighbors.
Concerts run between 60 and 90 minutes. Park benches await. Or BYO collapsible chair or blanket. Be part of the large audience! Enjoy the musical tradition that dates back to 1859.
The Naperville Community Concert Center is located in Central Park, 104 E. Benton Avenue.
Program / August 8, 2024
Grandstand Big Band
1) Things Ain’t What They Used To Be Woody Herman
Solos: Vins Johnson tenor sax, Dave Kublank soprano sax
2) Cheers comp. H Mancini
Solos: Gary Hreben trumpet, Al Miller tenor sax
3) Soaring Bob Florence
Solos: Cary Davids flugal horn, Dana Legg trombone
Naperville Municipal Band Big Band
4) Tickletoe comp. Lester Young arr. Dave Wolpe
Solo: Ed Zajda, tenor sax
5) Emancipation Blues comp. Oliver Nelson
Solos: Bob Binder trumpet, John Barbush trombone, Mike Fenton piano, Ed Zajda tenor sax, Rod Russeau alto sax
Grandstand Big Band
6) Got You Under My Skin (Nelson Riddle)
Solos: Julie Caselli vocal, Dan Johnson trombone
7) One Note Samba (Jobim arr by Craig Kaucher)
Solos: Julie Caselli, vocal Dave Katz trumpet
8) Orange Colored Sky (Nat King Cole)
Solo: Julie Caselli vocal
Naperville Municipal Band Big Band
9) Alone Together arr. Dave Wolpe
Summer Kwai vocal
10) Swinging At The Haven comp. Ellis Marsalis arr. Andy Jaffe
Solo: John Barbush trombone Ron Spaeth drums
11) How Sweet It Is! James Taylor arr. Matt Amy
John Barbush vocal
Grandstand Big Band
12) Time After Time arr Don Schamber
Solos: Chester Tocha guitar Dave Katz trumpet
13) One Foot In the Gutter comp. Clark Terry
Solos: Glenn Morimoto trumpet Bill Gilardon trombone Barry Winograd bari sax
Bobby Schiff piano Bob Becker bass
14) Woodchopper’s Ball (Woody Herman)
Solos: Dennis Trainor clarinet Al Miller tenor sax Brad Payne trombone Gary Hreben trumpet
Naperville Municipal Band Big Band
15) Something’s Gotta Give
Summer Kwai vocal Ed Zajda tenor sax
16) Imagination comp. Burke and Van Husen arr. Bob Lowden
Summer Kwai vocal Ed Zajda tenor sax
17) On Green Dolphin Street
Solos: Ed Zajda tenor sax Rod Russeau alto sax
Combined Bands
C Jam Blues
Solos: multiple soloists from both bands
Summer finale ‘School Days’ is set for Aug. 15 / Show team spirit
When the big stage door goes up on August 15 for the final concert of the 2024 summer season, members of the Naperville Municipal Band will be outfitted in spirit wear with enthusiasm to perform music that highlights “School Days.” Emcee Steve Lord invites the audience to put on school colors, too, when the NMB wraps up it outdoor season with a musical tribute to the beginning of another school year.
For more info about the City band under the leadership of Emily Binder, visit www.napervilleband.org/. Watch for details about the indoor season coming soon.
Everybody’s welcome to experience the annual traditions of the Naperville Municipal Band. All concerts outdoors and inside are free of admission, thanks to support of the Naperville SECA Fund.
Also, watch for the Naperville Municipal Band in the Labor Day Parade on Mon., Sept. 2.
In addition, the band will perform at 5:45PM before for the annual September 11 Observance at the Commander Dan Shanower Sept. 11 Memorial behind the Naperville Municipal Center along the Riverwalk.
Strike up the band!