Decades ago, retired Col. Arnald Gabriel, former conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band, signed a contract to conduct the Wheaton Municipal Band on his 100th birthday. He first conducted it in 1992 after being invited to do so by ...
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On Thursday, June 12, the Wheaton Municipal Band kicked off its 96th season at Memorial Park in downtown Wheaton. For this Opening Gala, students from Wheaton middle school bands joined the Wheaton Municipal Band in a unique side-by-side performance. Noah ...
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Calling the Wheaton Municipal Band one of Chicago’s “hidden gems,” CBS News Chicago explores the secrets to this group’s ongoing success and popularity. Music Director and Conductor Dr. Bruce Moss shares, “It’s not just the band. It’s the community, the ...
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This summer, we were treated to a series of concerts in Wheaton’s Memorial Park by the incredible Wheaton Municipal Band. We want to take a moment to thank Band Director Dr. Bruce Moss and all of their talented musicians for ...
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The Wheaton Municipal Band’s season opener celebrates the joy of making music in Wheaton’s beautiful Memorial Park. Band students from Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville-South High Schools will join the band for an antiphonal finale that you will not want ...
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