Although the summer season officially starts in a few weeks, Rochelle’s summer concert series “Music in the Park” begins this Wednesday.
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ROCHELLE — Although the summer season officially starts in a few weeks, Rochelle’s summer concert series “Music in the Park” begins this Wednesday.
Each year, the City of Rochelle’s Municipal Band entertains the crowds with their concerts in the band shell at Atwood Park. The first concert is Wed., June 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Municipal band director Ron Duval said the band is scheduled mostly to play every other Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., rotating with three bands that have previously performed in Rochelle. Along with Wed., June 7, the municipal band will be playing on Wed., June 21, Tues., July 4, Wed., July 12, at Wed., July 26.
“This year’s Fourth of July concert with the municipal band begins at 8 p.m.,” Duval said. “The band will be playing the traditional Old Americana and Patriotic tunes.”
As with every year, the band plays until dusk when the fireworks celebration begins.
“Backroads Trio,” which is known for their bluegrass style, is playing on Wed., June 14. The band, “Footstompers,” is playing on Wed., June 28. This band plays reggae and a blend of different types of music. The Weber Family jazz combo band returns to the bandshell on Wed., July 19. All of these bands begin playing at 7:30 p.m.
“The summer concert culminates with the Youth Band, directed by Paul Madere, on Wed., July 26 with the municipal band following,” Duval said. “That evening there will be an ice cream social at 6:30 p.m., which is provided by the St. Paul Lutheran Church and School.”
