Northshore Concert Band: Tributes & Innovations

Tributes & Innovations blends old and new, showcasing works honoring our musical heritage while embracing contemporary creativity. Kathryn Salfelder’s Cathedrals is a fantasy on Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Canzon Primi Toni à 8” and an adventurous foray into neo-Renaissance music, echoing the textures and forms found in 16th century compositions. A newly commissioned work by Jay Kennedy pays tribute to Mallory Thompson’s inspiring musical leadership of the Northshore Concert Band, celebrating her enduring influence and vision. Ron Nelson’s Passacaglia (Homage on B-A-C-H) presents a foreboding tableau of continuous variations based on Johann Sebastian Bach’s trademark musical cryptogram, concluding the first half with an earth-shattering blaze of confidence and glory.

Exceptional middle school musicians from the Chicagoland area join us for our 21st annual Lifetime of Music event, featuring music from How to Train Your Dragon, Dwayne Milburn’s Meditation, and the audience-favorite paso doble Amparito Roca.

Giovanni Gabrieli Canzon Primi Toni à 8

Kathryn Salfelder Cathedrals

Jay Kennedy Let Your Light Shine
NCB Commission, World Premiere

Ron Nelson Passacaglia (Homage on B-A-C-H)

John Powell How to Train Your Dragon

Dwayne Milburn Meditation

Jaime Texidor Amparito Roca

Northshore Concert Band (NCB) is a 100-member symphonic band active in the Chicago metropolitan area. Founded in 1956, the Band is internationally known and respected for its musical excellence, leadership in community music, and commitment to music education. NCB presents 10-12 concerts per season, including a four-concert subscription series housed a Northwestern University's Pick Staiger Concert Hall and Loyola Academy's McGrath Family Performing Arts Center. The Band's musical leadership is provided by Dr. Mallory Thompson, Artistic Director, and Daniel J. Farris, Assistant Conductor. Learn more at northshoreband.org.

Northshore Concert Band’s ticketing and attendance policies comply with city and state public health guidelines and procedures established by our venue partners. Programs and artists are subject to change. We will promptly notify ticket holders of any protocol and programming updates via email. For the latest information, visit northshoreband.org.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, United States