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.

Extreme Makeover: Musical Forms Edition

The Naperville Winds will present their second concert of the season at 7:30 pm, December 9th, 2021 in the beautiful Wentz Concert Hall. This concert features new takes on old musical forms, including neoclassical, post-tonal, jazz, rock, romantic, and commercial influences within tried-and-true forms. Repertoire includes Smetana Fanfare by Karel Husa, Symphony in B flat by Paul Hindemith, O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen (arr. Reynolds), Riff Raff by Ryan George, and Symphonic Overture by James Barnes. For ticket information, click here. For the full program, click here. We hope to see you in December!

Remember… Mask Up!

Both the State of Illinois and North Central College require mask usage–over both the nose and mouth– while indoors, which includes concerts at Wentz Concert Hall. Please be sure to wear your mask when attending TNW concerts this season.

2021-2022 Season Openings

Updated 11/28/21

Clarinet – 1 Opening
Contrabassoon- 1 Opening
Trumpet- 1 Opening
Trombone- 1 Opening
Harp- 1 Opening
Piano/Organ- 1 Opening

Please contact Dr. Sean Kelley, Music Director, at director@thenapervillewinds.org. if you are interested.

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.