SWCCB Brass at Vintage Base Ball Game

Step back in time for a summer morning of music and old-fashioned baseball in Orland Park on Saturday, July 18, 2026 when the Southwest Community Concert Band Brass Ensemble will provide pre-game entertainment for a vintage base ball game (and yes, that is the correct spelling), a style of play that recreates baseball from an earlier era with historic uniforms, equipment, traditional rules, and a nostalgic spirit that recalls the game’s roots. Our brass ensemble will help set the tone for the event before the action begins on the field!

“Vintage base ball is a version of baseball played as a historical reenactment of an earlier version of the game. Games are typically played using rules from the mid to late 19th century. Often, players dress in uniforms appropriate to the time period, [use period-appropriate equipment,] and some teams present themselves as copies of teams that existed in the late 19th century. The game's name is typically written ‘base ball’ rather than ‘baseball’, as that was the spelling used before the 1880s.” — Wikipedia

As part of the festivities, the brass quintet will also perform the very first ever published arrangement of The Star-Spangled Banner from the 1860s to kick off the game.

It’s a great chance to enjoy live music, community spirit, and a unique look at how America’s pastime was once played. We invite everyone to come early, take in the atmosphere, and enjoy this memorable blend of music and baseball tradition.