SWCCB
Winter Band Day 2026

The SWCCB Winter Band Day is the most popular music festival in the Chicago area for young musicians presented by the Southwest Community Concert Band and has been presented annually for over 30+ years, since it was established in 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

• 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: 8:30am - 3pm

Location:
Presbyterian Church in Orland Park
13401 Wolf Road - Orland Park, IL

Cost: Registration fee is $35 per student 

FREE Concert starting at 3pm
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: Sheet Music, Pizza/Pop lunch, and FREE Finale Concert

Any questions? Please email SWCCBBandCamp@gmail.com

Winter Band Day Registration

Online Registration for Winter Band Day 2026 is now CLOSED

Online Registration for the next Winter Band Day 2027 will be open in Q4 2026.