65th Season Opener · America’s 250th Birthday
Free Concert | No Tickets Required | Chenery Auditorium
America’s Story at 250 Years with Chris Bradley
To open our 65th season, the KCB will present moments in our nation’s 250-year history through music—both instrumental and vocal, visual imagery, and stories. Assisting the KCB with this celebration will be Chris Bradley, a Scottish conductor and Scotland’s most heralded cornet soloist. To add vocals to several pieces, the Kalamazoo Community Chorale and the Kalamazoo Male Chorus will join the Chenery stage. Honoring the brave and the sacrificing, there will be music to move you and events to cheer. It will be a celebration in music to remember.
Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Chenery Auditorium. Admission is FREE — no tickets required, just show up! Free parking is available on site.
Doors open at 6:00 PM — enjoy pre-concert music by the KCB Fab 5 Woodwind Quintet in the lobby, plus sweets, snacks, and sips at the concessions stand.
Add to Calendar Get Concert DetailsWhat to Expect
- A free concert celebrating America’s 250th birthday with the full Kalamazoo Concert Band
- Special guest Chris Bradley — Scottish conductor and Scotland’s most heralded cornet soloist
- Vocals by the Kalamazoo Community Chorale and the Kalamazoo Male Chorus, plus visual imagery and stories
- Admission is FREE — no tickets required; just show up
- Free parking at Chenery Auditorium
- Fun for the whole family
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Free live music for the whole family!
Enjoy an evening with powerful vocals and instrumental music, visual imagery, and stories. Assisting the Kalamazoo Concert Band with this celebration will be Chris Bradley, a Scottish conductor and Scotland’s most heralded cornet soloist — a six-time Terris Medal winner and Principal Cornet of Scotland’s Whitburn Band. To add vocals to several pieces, the Kalamazoo Community Chorale (90+ years of song in Kalamazoo) and the Kalamazoo Male Chorus (now in its 99th season) will join the Chenery stage.
Kalamazoo Male Chorus — Now in its 99th season · One of West Michigan’s oldest music organizations
Kalamazoo Community Chorale — 75+ voices · Singing in Kalamazoo since 1934
FAQ
How much does the concert cost?
$0, zero, zilch thanks to our generous sponsors and donors. No tickets required. General seating.
What should I wear?
Dress as good as you feel, up or down. Come as you are or dress up–it’s up to you!
What time do doors open?
Doors open at 6:00pm. Enjoy music from Kalamazoo Concert Band Fab 5 Woodwind Quintet in the lobby before the concert.
Is there a concessions stand?
Yes. Chenery Auditorium will offer sweets, snacks, and sips.
Where is the concert?
All Kalamazoo Concert Band performances are at the Chenery Auditorium, EXCEPT for the Holiday Concert. Chenery Auditorium is located at: 714 S. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Do I need tickets?
No tickets are needed. Seating is general admission — just show up and find a seat.
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