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Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association Presents Chicago Grandstand Big Band

The Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association, in partnership with District 214 Community Education, announces today its opening concert of the 2012-2013 Season will feature the ultimate tribute to the swing and jazz eras, the locally famous Chicago Grandstand Big Band.

Venue:   Forest View Educational Center Theater               2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Tickets:  Individual tickets at the door,   www.nscommunityconcerts.org or through District 214   (847-718-7702)               
$20.00/Adults (K-12 children free with paying adult) 

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The Grandstand Big Band has been an integral part of Chicago's entertainment community for over 30 years. They are led by trombonist / music director Bill Gilardon. This group of 18 performs a classic big band repetoire! 

Chicago Grandstand Big Band is a unit of musically invested guys that whole heartedly enjoy playing the likes of Stan Kenton, Quincy Jones, and Count Basie  They also include the mellow renditions of Glenn Miller's hits. 

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The Chicago Grandstand Big Band offers a diverse musical menu.  Some are original tunes, many original arrangements that frequent Latin and African rhythms. 

The band has been featured on WTTW's "Wild Chicago" and performed at the 25th Anniversary of the Sears Tower.  They are well known in the Chicago area. 

A truly fun and unique evening of entertainment for all!  

For more info on the Chicago Grandstand Big Band, contact Bill Gilardon at  708-386-8790,or e-mail grandstand@joltmail.com or web site www.chicagograndstandbigband.com   

The 2012-2013 Season will also feature:    
  Sunday, October 28, 2012    Eric Himy -- international pianist    
  Sunday, March 10, 2013       Illinois Brass Band
  Sunday, April 14, 2013         Peter Oprisko and his Silver Screen Gold Quartet  

We encourage you to visit our website: www.nscommunityconcerts.org 

NSCCA contact:       Don Diersen - dondiersen@yahoo.com
District 214 contact:  Doug Martin - doug.martin@214.org

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