# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Macomb Municiple Band LIVE! at Heritage Days Food & Music Festival!!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Macomb Municipal Band
Traditional

July 4th 2025 will mark the 173rd anniversary of Macomb’s Municipal Band. That’s not a typo – the band is 173 years old! That’s quite a milestone that not only the band should take great pride in, but also the entire Forgottonia community.

Previous to 1852, there had never been an organized brass band in the county. Under the vision of Dr. G.M. Huggins and William Patterson, the first Macomb Band was formed in 1852 and consisted of 12 members playing Eb clarinet, Bb clarinets, cornets, bugles, French horns and ophicleides. Led by conductor Patterson, the first engagement of the band occurred on July 4th, 1852, where the band sat on a wagon and trawled from Col. Bailey’s, around the square, west on Jackson St, ending at the Present day 4H grounds (owned at that time by the daughter of Edward McDonough). The Macomb Journey reporters declared the performance a success writing, “The boys of 1852 performed wonders and the spectators could readily recognize the tunes they attempted to play.”

This chronical was unearthed through diligent research of the band’s current director Mike Fansler. He adds, “ [That’s] what I’ve gathered - someone can try to debunk this, but I wish them luck.” Fansler also noted that while doing his dissertation work on the history of the Western band program, he went through numerous historical newspaper issues.

Fansler is the well-known Professor of Music and director of bands and conductor of the wind ensemble and chamber winds at Western Illinois University, where he also leads the graduate wind conducting program and teaches undergraduate music education courses.

For the past 60 years, the majority of the concerts have been led by the director of bands at Western Illinois University. Fansler, took over the reins in 2005 and says, “We’ve had so many musicians play for our town’s band and many are considered legends by those who come to hear us each year. There are far too many names to list, but our main attraction is Bruce Briney, who has remained our solo cornetist for decades, (and even conducted the band for a time!)” Today the Macomb Municipal Band has 35 to 40 members on stage per performance, with a total pool of 60 musicians. 

The Macomb Municipal Band welcomes all players and enjoys the status of being a true community band. The group does pull off some amazing performances, typically having only one rehearsal before a concert. The music they play includes marches, show tunes, major orchestral transcriptions and concert band music written by living composers. 

Fansler says, “The reason the Macomb Municipal Band has been able to continue its 170 year success is by “incredible support from our mayor, a never-ending assortment of selfless musicians, and a community that still loves to attend and listen to live music in their own beloved community.”

As the tradition of the Municipal Band performing patriotic music at Macomb’s annual Independence Day fireworks celebration will continue into its impressive 17th decade, it has also been customary that the musicians perform as Heritage Days’ annual opening band. “It’s pretty significant and very historic,” Fansler concludes. “It’s one of the hidden treasures of our city.”

And we couldn’t agree more. Don’t miss the civic pride and pomp of our historic Municipal Band as the kick-off Macomb’s 40th Heritage Days Anniversary live from the Pepsi Main Thursday, June 23 at 5:45.

For more info follow Macomb Municipal Band on: https://www.facebook.com/MacombMuniBand
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/macomb/macomb-municiple-band-live-at-heritage-days-food-and-music-festival/200030202643815
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, concerts, fourth-of-july, food-truck-festivals, performances, live-music, fireworks, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Macomb
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455
- **lat**: 40.46008
- **long**: -90.67099
- **full address**: Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Macomb Municiple Band LIVE! at Heritage Days Food & Music Festival!! being held?
  - **A:** Macomb Municiple Band LIVE! at Heritage Days Food & Music Festival!! takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chandler Park, Macomb, IL, United States, Illinois 61455.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Macomb Municiple Band LIVE! at Heritage Days Food & Music Festival!!?
  - **A:** Macomb Municiple Band LIVE! at Heritage Days Food & Music Festival!! is organized by Heritage Days Food & Music Festival - Macomb, IL.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Macomb Municiple Band LIVE! at Heritage Days Food & Music Festival!! is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Macomb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Macomb Municiple Band LIVE! at Heritage Days Food & Music Festival!! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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