Prepare for a musical voyage filled with beauty, mystery, adventure, and the unexpected as we dive into folk songs, sea shanties, marches, maritime folklore, familiar favorites, and hidden musical treasures. This brass-filled journey explores the many stories and sounds of the sea – from the shores and ships above the waves to the mysteries lurking in the depths below.

En Masse begins with the clarity and resonance of sacred choral music before moving toward Will Todd’s jazz-inflected mass and a new work by Kenneth Martin. Fox Valley Jazz Big Band joins the singers as one musical language grows into another inside Marmion Abbey.

Celebrate the magic, warmth, and joy of Christmas with BRASS TIDINGS! Featuring beloved holiday favorites, timeless carols, festive marches, and a few unexpected musical surprises, this spirited brass band concert offers something for everyone. Bring the whole family and make BRASS TIDINGS part of your holiday tradition!

Fox Valley Orchestra & Chorus

Lisa Fredenburgh, chorus master

Alexandra Burch, Soprano

Eunice Ayodele, Alto

Cornelius Johnson III, Tenor

Aaron Wardell, Bass

Come celebrate Christmas and the holidays by singing part 1of Handel’s Messiah along with the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal carols. Bring your own Messiah score to sing along, or purchase one at the door for just $10!

A return to the ensemble’s February tradition of music about love—intimate, joyful, searching, and complex. Love is never one thing. Amor moves among tenderness, playfulness, longing, devotion, hurt, generosity, and endurance, with each work offering its own text, color, and way of listening.

Fox Valley Orchestra & Fox Chamber Singers

Handel’s Messiah reveals the power of musical economy: vocal lines shaped with remarkable clarity, text carried directly into sound, and vivid text painting that makes each phrase feel inevitable. Witness Handel’s Messiah parts 2 & 3, representing the Passion and Resurrection story, performed in the traditional format with the amazing voices of the Fox Chamber Singers combined with the Fox Valley Orchestra.

Don’t miss this exciting collaborative concert featuring the Fox Valley Brass Band and the award-winning Illinois Brass Band! Join us for an afternoon of bold brass and musical excellence as we share the stage in a powerful showcase of talent. The Illinois Brass Band will be putting the final polish on their program before heading to the North American Brass Band Association Championships. The Fox Valley Brass Band is thrilled to host and perform alongside them. Experience the energy and artistry of two top-tier ensembles—together in one unforgettable performance!

The battle between good and evil is coming to the concert stage! Join the Fox Valley Brass Band for an exhilarating musical showdown featuring legendary heroes, notorious villains, fearless champions, and the forces that threaten them. From iconic film themes to powerful concert works, HEROES & VILLAINS will take you on a thrilling journey where courage meets chaos, good faces evil, and the brass is turned all the way up!