2012 News!
As the Aurora American Legion Band enters
its 75th year in 2012, the Band is proud to
announce its new director.
become the Band’s new director. Mr. Liska
is in his seventh year as Director of Bands
at East Aurora High School. He is a graduate of Naperville North High School and North Central College, and has also directed Summerstage productions for the Fox Valley Park District.
Mr. Liska directed the Legion Band in two concerts in 2011: the July 3 concert at St. Paul Lutheran Church, and on the 4th of July at Aurora's Indepence Day celebration.
Introduction
The Band is a group of dedicated patriotic musicians—veterans and non-veterans alike—who have a common goal: make good music and have fun doing it. The band performs a varied program and music styles to appeal to each listener: marches, avant garde, contemporary, and standard band repertoire. One of the Band's strengths is its diversity, boasting student musicians, former high school players, former college players, and music educators among its membership. It's truly a family affair; third-generation members recently joined the ranks.
The Aurora American Legion Band is entirely self-supporting; it subsists on donations and earnings from appearances.
Where To See the Band in 2012
- Aurora's Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 28, Aurora, Noon
- Pleasant Hill Cemetery Patriotism and Family Day Concert, Wheaton, Saturday, June 23, 11 AM
- St. Paul Lutheran Church, Aurora, Sunday, July 1, 3 PM
- Independence Day Parade, Aurora, Wednesday, July 4
- Independence Day Concert, Aurora, Wednesday, July 4, 8:30 PM
- Elgin Wing Park Series Concert, July 17, 7 PM
- Warrenville Public Library, Wednesday, July 25, 7 PM
- Fox Valley Park District Concert, Prisco Center, Aurora, Friday, July 26, 7:30 PM
Band History
The Aurora American Legion Band enters its 75th year in 2012. The Band, originally sponsored by Roosevelt-Aurora Post No. 84 in Aurora, Illinois, was formed in 1937 as a Cadet Band. Two World War I veterans invited Aurora-area high school bandsmen to play. During World War II the Band's activities were temporarily halted, but in 1946 the Band reformed with veterans of both World War I and II. Later, veterans of Korea and Vietnam joined the ranks. The Band continues to be true to its patriotic roots, performing parades, concerts, and other observances in and around the community.
More Information
To inquire about joining the Band,
book the Band for an appearance, request a CD, make a donation, or find out more about the Band,
contact the Band.
Band members: please join the band's new Facebook page (Aurora American Legion Band Members):
www.facebook.com/groups/auroraamericanlegionband.
Friends of the Band: Like our fan page at
www.facebook.com/auroralegionband.
Frequently asked questions about the Band.
