Geneva’s RiverPark Summer Concert Series kicks off this Sunday with a unique musical experience.
The Illinois Brass Band opens the series at 6 pm, Sunday, July 2, at River Park, located at North River Lane and Peyton Street just north of State Street.
Dedicated to bringing British-style brass music to audiences across the Midwest, the band is comprised of 30 volunteer musicians and is the most senior brass band in Illinois.
The Illinois Brass Band was Founded in 1991 by George Foster and William Homer. Now in it’s 18th year, the Illinois Brass Band is made up of volunteer musicians from all of Chicagoland. Throughout its illustrious history the band has won six NABBA championships, and hosted the NABBA competition (1999).
The band has also made two trips overseas. The first, in the summer of 2000, found the band competing with the best of English and Scottish bands in Saddleworth at the legendary Whit Friday March competitions. They also toured the rest of England on their “UK2K tour,” playing numerous concerts with local bands for the balance of their two week trip.
All shows are free of charge. People are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, blanket, or even a picnic dinner to enjoy a picturesque evening along the Fox River. In case of inclement weather, performances will be held at the United Methodist Church of Geneva Fellowship Hall, 211 Hamilton St.
For more information about the RiverPark Summer Concert Series or the Cultural Arts Commission, visit www.genevarts.org or call 630-938-4530.
