The SWCCB Winter Band Day is one of the most popular music festivals in the Chicago area for young musicians presented by the Southwest Community Concert Band and has been presented every year for 21 years, since 1995. The festival provides students with the opportunity to
enjoy making music in a non-competitive/no-audition festival format.
Winter Band Day is open to students of all ability levels in grades 6-8 who currently participate in their school band program and have had at least (1) one full year of playing experience.
This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to learn and perform new and challenging music. Students will gain a sense of accomplishment and meet new friends!
All are welcome for this fun, non-competitive day of making music for the sake of music!
- Participation open to grades 6th thru 8th *
- No auditions required, open to all ability levels
- All music will be provided for Winter Band Day
- Sectional Rehearsals
- Pizza & Pop lunch provided
- Free Concert with all Winter Band Day participants
* Must have completed (1) one full grade of school band program or lessons.
Band Day Information
Date: Saturday January 31, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 3 pm
Location:
Presbyterian Church in Orland Park
13401 Wolf Road - Orland Park, IL
Cost: Registration fee is $35 per student
FREE Concert starting at 3 PM
The afternoon concert is free for the families and friends of all Winter Band Day participants!
Cancellation Fees:
No registration fees will be refunded after 14 days prior to the event
Winter Band Day includes: Ensemble Rehearsals, Pizza/Pop lunch, and Finale Concert
Any questions? Please email SWCCBBandCamp@gmail.com
Winter Band Day Registration
Online Registration for Winter Band Day is now OPEN!
Please help us spread the word about Winter Band Day!
Let your family, friends, and band directors know about our event!
Walk-in registrations are welcome and accepted at registration between 8 - 9 am the day of the event!
Downloadable PDF Forms and Information Packets
Mail-in Registration Form and Liability Waiver - Please complete both pages (must be postmarked by January 16, 2026)
Liability Waiver (Online and Brochure Registrations submit this at the event)
Event
Agenda, Checklist and Map