The Naperville Winds: An Art Music-Focused Wind Ensemble in Naperville, Illinois

The Naperville Winds is committed to the finest performances of the most outstanding works of the wind band repertory. The Naperville Winds rehearses, performs, and records at North Central College’s world-class Wentz Concert Hall on its beautiful Naperville, Illinois campus.

Openings for the 2022-2023 Season

We are currently have openings for 2 additional trumpets, 2 additional trombones, and 1 additional percussionist. Please click here for audition details and information.

Please contact Dr. Sean Kelley, Music Director, at director@thenapervillewinds.org. if you have any questions.

Coming Soon… Our Debut Album

Including:
1. Dancing Fire by Kevin Day; 2. Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger; 3. Symphonic Overture by James Barnes; 4. Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka; 5. Fantasia in G Major by J.S. Bach/arr. Goldman; 6. Equus by Eric Whitacre; 7. Smetana Fanfare by Karel Husa; and 8. Come Sunday by Omar Thomas

Check back soon for links to downloads and streaming!

Congratulations on an OUTSTANDING First Season!

On Thursday, April 7th, The Naperville Winds concluded its first season with thrilling performances of Bach’s Fantasia in G Major, Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4, Ives’ Variations on America, and Thomas’ Come Sunday. The next season will be just as groundbreaking, with planned repertoire including Orff’s Carmina Burana, DeMeij’s Extreme Makeover, and Maslanka’s A Child’s Garden of Dreams, among other wind band favorites.

Please Support The Naperville Winds!

100% of the proceeds go directly toward operational costs. Please help us provide Chicagoland with exceptional wind band music by donating today! The Naperville Winds is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes.