Concerts and Events
The 2022–2023 Concert Series is sponsored by the Downers Grove Music Club and the Downers Grove Public Library. Concert Series programs are normally held at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove; however, library renovation work during mid-November into next April will require alternate venues. Therefore, please check the website for location info.
Reservations are strongly recommended through the DG Public Library. You may register on the library website by clicking RSVP next to the concert date or by calling the library at 630-960-1200.
Our music programs are open to the public. With the exception of our two fundraising House Concerts in November and March, all of our music programs are free of charge.
Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library
The Blues According to John Primer
Join John and his harmonica player, Steve Bell, for an acoustic set of great music and stories. If
you're looking for a fantastic blues concert, look no further than John Primer.
Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library
Colors of Autumn
DGMC musicians will regale you with beautiful music for fall. Scheduled performers:
Jue He, Dan Moroz, Emily Fallert, Angela Presutti Korbitz and Chris Garofalo.
Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd*
West Towns Chorus
One of the Chicago area's premier men's choruses performs a
cappella barbershop favorites.
Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 2:00 pm at the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd*
Holiday Treasures
Enjoy a musical welcome to the holiday season with a delightful hour of holiday music, led by Joyce Tumea.
This event features DGMC musicians and other guest performers. Note: the singalong is back.
*Note the re-location of the November and December concerts to the DG Park District Facility on Belmont due to the renovations at the DG Library.
Fall Benefit House Concert
Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:30 pm – private home
The first of two fundraising events featuring a Benefit Concert with all proceeds used to fund the Rising Star and
College Music Awards given to talented local high school music students. Dan Hennel (piano) and
Eric Morong (percussion) join composer and saxophonist Dan Moroz to present a program of his original compositions
that are rich in emotion and sonic imagery. This is a ticketed event with limited seating. Tickets are $35.
2023 Piano Festival & Competition
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Community United Methodist Church, 20 Center Street, Naperville
Well-established, adjudicated event open to piano students in Downers Grove and its surrounding communities.
2023 Piano Festival Honors Recitals
Sunday, March 12, 2023
First United Methodist Church, DG
Recitals featuring the piano students who excelled at the 2023 Piano Festival & Competition.
Spring Benefit House Concert
Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:30 pm – private home
The final of two annual fundraising events featuring a Benefit Concert with all proceeds used to fund the
Rising Star and College Music Awards given to talented local high school music students.
Rising Stars Concert
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
First United Methodist Church, DG
Exciting concert featuring the 2022 Rising Star recipients and other talented young musicians in the Downers Grove community.