We are proud to announce that Dr. Evan Chancellor has been appointed the new Music Director of the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band, effective December 1, 2022. In addition to his new duties as FSB Music Director, Dr. Chancellor is the Director of Bands at Lakeland University where he leads the Lakeland Symphonic Band and Muskie Pride Marching Band. He… Read more →
46th Annual Cathedral Concert Sunday, November 13
The Fond du Lac Symphonic Band will present its 46th annual Cathedral Concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3:00 p.m. The event will mark the end of Dale Shipe’s tenure as Music Director. Previously named Assistant Conductor in 2002 and Associate Conductor in 2007, Shipe was appointed to the post in December, 2016 and announced his… Read more →
Erin Krebs and Fan Favorites wrap up Buttermilk Festival on Aug. 24
Erin Krebs will be the featured vocalist as the Fond du Lac Symphonic Band wraps up the summer season with a program of “Fan Favorites” on Wed., August 24. Under the baton of Music Director Dale Shipe and Associate Conductor Jill Wagner, the 7:15 p.m. performance will take place at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park, S. Park Avenue… Read more →
Kids From Wisconsin at Buttermilk, August 17th
The Kids from Wisconsin will return to Fond du Lac for their 27th annual free appearance at Buttermilk Creek Park on Wednesday, August 17, at 7:15 p.m. The Lighthouse Big Band and the Fond du Lac Area Children’s Chorale will entertain prior to the Kids’ performance, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This summer, the Kids show theme is THE BIG BANG… Read more →
Torme Sings Torme at Buttermilk Festival, August 3, 2022
The Buttermilk Festival will present “Tormé Sings Tormé” at the Wifler Performance Center in Buttermilk Creek Park this Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7:15 p.m. The concert will feature nationally-acclaimed vocalist Steve March-Tormé singing the songs made famous by his father, Mel Tormé. Steve March-Tormé’s extraordinary voice has electrified audiences in venues from the Detroit Jazz Festival to the McCallum Performing… Read more →