THE BAND DEEPLY MOURNS THE PASSING

of tuba player and friend Eric Healy, who died in an automobile accident on Sunday, March 17, 2002.

The band offers its sympathies to Eric's mother Judy, brother Mark and the entire family. We would also like to thank the members of the Southwest Community Band for their participation in the visitation and funeral services on March 21 and 22.

JAZZ BAND “WOWS” THEM AT DISCOVER TINLEY

On Saturday, April 13, the Jazz Band played at the Tinley Park Convention Center for Discover Tinley Expo 2002 where businesses, service organizations, nonprofit groups and government agencies showcase what they and Tinley Park has to offer. Click here for more pictures.

Thanks to all our friends and community leaders for your support.

TAKE OFF FOR THE GREAT WHITE NORTH, EH?

The Arts Alive! Jazz Band along with the Chorale took an extended Canada Day weekend: Friday, June 28 through Monday, July 1, 2002 in Toronto. The Jazz Band played one concert at the base of CN Tower (that tall pointy thing in the picture) and an administrative problem foils an attempt at a second performance. And did we tell you about the garbage strike? Click here for more pictures.

GOOD TO SEE OUR FRIENDS FROM GERMANY

Thanks to all band members who hosted our German friends from Büdingen from July 2 to 15. Also a big thank you to the Büdingen Drum Band for their performances during the visit.

OUR PERMANENT OUTDOOR VENUE OPENS

The band welcomes its new Summer home, the “Band Slab” at the new Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center.

OUR STATE FAIR IS A GREAT STATE FAIR...

The Jazz Band takes their annual trip to the Illinois State Fair. Click here for the whole story.

THANKS TO THE BAND

for their performance in Tinley Park's special 9/11 remembrance at the Odyssey Country Club on Wednesday, September 11, 2002. We have received numerous positive comments from those in attendance.

THANKS TO THE BANDMEMBERS...

...who participated in this year's Tinley Park Oktoberfest parade on Sunday, September 22. Special thanks go to our “float” committee for their hard work which earned the band 2nd place for Presentation and Theme.

The “float” committee included:

THANKS FOR ATTENDING...

our first “Festival of Music” on Sunday, October 20 with a combined concert with our guests: the Southwest Community Concert Band.

THANKS TO EVERONE...

who made the annual Tinley Park Community Band Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, November 17 a success! This is our best fund raiser and is a success because of you! Thanks also to all of our sponsors, especially

And finally, thanks to all band members who contributed as servers, kitchen help, ticket takers, and musical acts. Click here to see our 2002 Spaghetti Dinner picture album.

WINTER CONCERT MARKS END OF YEAR

Thanks to everyone for attending the band's Winter Concert on Sunday, December 8 with the Arts Alive! Chorale in the new Performing Arts Center at Victor J. Andrew High School. The audience gave the theatre high marks for comfort, but the band really would like some light on stage to see their music.