Sunday, May 31 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
It’s Opening Night of a great season of concerts and our featured vocal ensemble is WCHS Past & Present led by Dr. Lara Reem. Beth Houlihan of Kidder Music is our guest emcee. Remember to come early to all our concerts and sign up for the restaurant gift card giveaway.
Wednesday, June 3 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
Flashing Winds is on tap this evening and Jennifer Rosa is our vocalist. The trombones have a new “smear to hear”. Special thanks to our host for all our Wednesday evening performances – Kelleher’s Irish Pub & Eatery.
Sunday, June 7 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
Land, Sea and Sky. Aaron Comte from Springdale Cemetery is our special guest emcee and Jennifer Rosa is back to sing for you. Come a little early and invest in special treats from Grandma Nanna’s and Popcorn Heaven.
Wednesday, June 10 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
Tonight you can hear Some Sousa. Karen Stewart is our featured vocalist and the entire band takes center stage as they Rise ‘n Shine.
Sunday, June 14 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
Some will say it’s Child’s Play. Stacy Peterson from the City of Peoria is our guest emcee and Karen Stewart is back to sing for you. Rise ‘n Shine for the Daily Scoop and their ice cream specials.
Wednesday, June 17 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
Newcomer Abigail Dover is our featured vocalist this week and seasoned veteran percussionist Jeremy Clark comes up front to solo. British Band Classics are on tap tonight.
Sunday, June 21 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
It’s Father’s Day and it is also Dave’s Birthday! Bill Booher, a 65 year veteran of the band will narrate in his own special way. Jeremy Clark will solo and Abigail Dover will sing while the Daily Scoop offers cool treats.
Wednesday, June 24 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
It’s vacation time and we will all take a Summer Roadtrip. Kristin Lelm is in from Chicago to sing for you and you will also enjoy the winner of the John Kamarer Youth Soloist Competition, Caleb Barnes from Richwoods High School.
Friday, June 26 @ 7:00 p.m. at St. Philomena Church
1000 W. Albany Avenue, Peoria
This location is a long time tradition with easy parking! Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy an hour of great music. Kristin Lelm will be there to sing and audience involvement will be required.
Sunday, June 28 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
They Went Thataway! Caleb Barnes, our student soloist, will perform on flute and Kristin Lelm will sing. Our scheduled guest emcee this evening is the new District 150 Superintendent of Schools, Jerry Bell.
Wednesday, July 1 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
Our theme this evening is An American Tapestry. Mr. Lee Wenger is our featured vocalist, you know him! We will also feature the trumpet section along with some outstanding American music.
Sunday, July 5 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
An Eagle Scout will be our special guest emcee as we celebrate 250 years and One Day. The Daily Scoop will be offering their cool treats, Lee Wenger will sing and the trumpet section will once again be featured.
Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
It’s a Celebration! Mollie Krueger returns this year to sing with the band in her own special way. Bring dancing shoes as we feature the clarinet section in their rendition of Clarinet Polka.
Sunday, July 12 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
This evening Jenn Gordon, CEO of WTVP is our emcee and Persistence is our theme. Vocalist Mollie Krueger returns along with the historical Clarinet Polka.
Wednesday, July 15 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
It’s an evening of Folk Songs. Courtney Huffman Frye is singing a special piece by Eric Whitacre and xylophone soloist Christopher Brandt moves from the back of the band to the front.
Friday, July 17 @ 7:00 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul
6001 N. University Street, Peoria
A special Friday evening concert. Easy parking! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the band and vocalist Courtney Huffman Frye as we return to one of our newer concert locations.
Sunday, July 19 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
Discover Peoria with emcee J.D. Dalfonso and enjoy the vocal talents of Courtney Huffman Frye. Xylophone soloist Christopher Brandt will be there along with Cheese Nuts Fast Fired Pizza and the Daily Scoop.
Wednesday, July 22 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
This evening might feature some Swingin’ Songs along with a couple classics. Steve Williams is our featured vocal soloist. Trombonists Carl Anderson and Maxwell Nelson will perform an astounding duet.
Sunday, July 26 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
Steve Williams is singing and Carl and Max return with their trombone duo. The Central Illinois Civil War Dance Society will join the band as our theme is Dance, Dance, Dance. Steve Roach, who seems to be everywhere in Peoria, is our emcee.
Wednesday, July 29 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
Come on out and enjoy the Summer Breeze. “Them Basses” will be featured along with our vocal soloist for the week, Alison Meuth from Bradley University.
Sunday, August 2 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
The Executive Director of ArtsPartners is our emcee this evening. Alison Meuth will sing once again and “Them Basses” will be featured. Tonight is Showtime Hollywood! along with Cheese Nuts Fast Fired Pizza and the Daily Scoop.
Wednesday, August 5 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Warehouse District
It’s College Fight Song Night so wear your colors proudly. Dave Winsor is the featured vocalist and the Alphorns are back to solo with the band.
Sunday, August 9 @ 7:00 p.m. in Glen Oak Park
Come an hour early to see some animal visitors from the Peoria Zoo up close and personal. Music featured this eveninng is from the Popular Past. Dave Windsor will sing and the Alphorns led by Dan Fuertges will solo.
Thank you for your support of the Peoria Municipal Band and the City of Peoria!