"Reflections Opens FVCB Season November 6 at Norris Cultural Arts Center

The Fox Valley Concert Band (FVCB) inaugurates its 29th season on Sunday, November 6, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center with “Reflections.”  The concert begins at 3:00 p.m. and, as always, is free to the public.

Among the reflective selections in the concert are the driving rhythms of Danza No. 2 by Bruce Yurko and the serene Down A Country Lane by Aaron Copland arranged by Merlin Patterson.

FVCB is the area’s leading community wind ensemble, and has grown to a membership of more than 80 musicians, representing nearly 30 communities from throughout northern Illinois. Its wide-ranging repertoire includes band and wind ensemble classics, as well as contemporary works.

As a not-for-profit, volunteer organization, FVCB relies on donor support and fund raising efforts to keep its concerts free to the public.  One such event is Good Neighbor Day, which also takes place on Sunday, November 6 at Gino’s East Pizza, 1590 East Main Street in St. Charles. From noon to 9 p.m. that day, all customers (dine-in, delivery and carry out) bringing in the FVCB Good Neighbor Day flier will have 20 percent of their purchase go to the band. The flier is available to download and print at www.fvcb.org.

FVCB’s 2011-12 season includes three additional performances at the Norris Center, all Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m.: “Home for the Holidays” on December 4, Winter Concert on March 4, and Spring Concert on May 6. The Norris Center is located at 1040 Dunham Road in St. Charles.

For further information about Fox Valley Concert Band please visit www.fvcb.org or call 847-695-7096.

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