Northshore Concert Band: Heart & Homeland

Homeland is more than a place on a map: it lives in the melodies we inherit, the values we defend, and the hopes we carry forward. Across a program spanning march tradition, patriotic reinvention, vivid contemporary color, and influences from around the world, composers ask what it means to belong — and what we choose to carry with us. A suite drawn from Malcolm Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances, English Dances, and Cornish Dances carries the colors and character of the British Isles into the concert hall, with arrangements by John P. Paynter adding a meaningful thread to the Band’s own artistic heritage. Julius Fučík brings ceremonial brilliance to the European march, and Charles Ives gleefully turns a familiar American tune inside out. Works by Viet Cuong, Lindsay Bronnenkant, and Aakash Mittal broaden the landscape further, exploring hope, compassion, cultural identity, and peaceful demonstration. Program Julius Fučík Florentiner March Charles Ives Variations on “America” Malcolm Arnold A Malcolm Arnold Suite Joel Puckett Pacific Carnival Fanfare Viet Cuong Heart on Fire Lindsay Bronnenkant The King of Cups from Tarot Aakash Mittal Salt March About Northshore Concert Band Northshore Concert Band (NCB) is a 100-member symphonic band active in the Chicago metropolitan area. Founded in 1956, the Band is internationally known and respected for its musical excellence, leadership in community music, and commitment to music education. NCB presents 6-10 concerts per season, including a four-concert subscription series housed at Northwestern University's Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. The Band's musical leadership is provided by Dr. Mallory Thompson, Artistic Director, and Daniel J. Farris, Assistant Conductor. Learn more at northshoreband.org. Northshore Concert Band's ticketing and attendance policies comply with city and state public health guidelines and procedures established by our venue partners. Programs and artists are subject to change. We will promptly notify ticket holders of any protocol and programming updates via email. For the latest information, visit northshoreband.org.