Buffalo Grove band in the news

On Labor Day, the Daily Herald, suburban Chicago's largest daily newspaper, ran a big feature article on the band I'm in (may require registration). A few paragraphs...

They come from all over — audiences to listen and musicians to play.

And in its first few years of existence, the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band is on track to build a strong reputation for quality.

That reputation is attracting musicians. While many players live in the town or its neighboring suburbs, some band members come from as far away as Cicero, Gurnee, Wheaton, and Mundelein to play. They say the band’s uniqueness and quality are reasons for making the treks.

There are no full-time professional musicians in the group, yet their sound says otherwise. [Band Director Howard] Green has high standards while choosing music that resonates with audiences.

I saw a printed copy of the article at band practice tonight, and it had some nice pictures that are unfortunately nowhere to be found online. One photo was from our Libertyville concert last month, taken right at sunset -- I was the second shadowy figure from the right.