What's In A Name?

Over the years the Northshore Concert Band name has evolved but our commitment to making a substantial contribution to musical life through musical excellence, promoting wind music, leadership in community music, and commitment to music education has remained constant.

In 1956 Northshore Concert Band was founded as the Northbrook American Legion Community Concert Band, holding its first rehearsal at the Geo. W. Benjamin American Legion Post No. 791 in Northbrook, IL.

In 1958, the group is renamed the Northbrook Community Band.

In 1960 the Band’s name was changed to the Wilmette Community Concert Band. This name change reflected its new home at Howard School in Wilmette, IL.

In 1962, the group became known as the Northshore Concert Band of Wilmette.

In 1977, the group adopts its current name Northshore Concert Band.