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| Celebrating its 50th season in 2005-2006, Northshore Concert Band (NCB) is a 110-member adult symphonic band with membership drawn from the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Dr. Mallory Thompson, director of bands at Northwestern University, is NCB's artistic director and conductor. Founded in 1956 by the late John P. Paynter, the ensemble has become internationally known and respected for its musical excellence, membership continuity, and service to music education. NCB’s mission is deeply rooted in the concept of “community” and in encouraging involvement in music for people at all stages of life. NCB strives to be a leader in performance, educational outreach, recorded works, and new commissions, while reaffirming the heritage of bands in America. In addition to its subscription concert series, the band plays concerts at Chicago area schools, in local performing arts series, and internationally at various professional band festivals and conferences. Over the years, the group has worked with many renowned soloists and conductors, including Doc Severinsen, Wynton Marsalis, and Leroy Anderson. In furtherance of its educational mission, the band co-sponsors Northshore Concert Band/Northwestern University Festival, which annually provides 3,000 Chicago area young musicians the opportunity to perform solos and ensembles, with NCB members serving as judges and clinicians. Over half the band’s members are music educators. The band also annually awards its John P. Paynter Scholarship to an outstanding high school musician. NCB has sponsored three adult band conferences, produced seven recordings, and published a guide to organizing community bands. The guide has been used by hundreds of community bands over the past 20 years. In 2003, NCB created a CD-ROM of resources for community music groups. For more information, visit their website: http://www.northshoreband.org
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