Concerts and Events

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2025–2026 Concert Series

The 2025–2026 Concert Series is sponsored by the Downers Grove Music Club and the Downers Grove Public Library. Concert Series programs are held at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove.

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 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library

Venti Wind Quintet
The Venti Wind Quintet is a group of avid musicians who have united out of a mutual passion: the advocacy and performance of the wind quintet music repertoire. Musical genres range from classical to contemporary. This performance showcases pieces by French composers: Bizet, Ibert, Ravel et al.


Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library

Album from Poland, Featuring award winning pianist Jelena Simonović Kovačević
Please join us in honoring the brilliant composer Chopin as we commemorating Chopin’s 215th birthday through Simonović’s brilliant performance of several of his works.


Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library

West Towns Chorus
One of the Chicago area's premier men's choruses performs a cappella barbershop favorites.


Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library

Holiday Treasures
Enjoy a musical welcome to the holiday season with a delightful hour of holiday music, led by Joyce Tumea. This annual event features a colorful cast of DGMC musicians and other guest performers and ends with a sing-a-long. PROGRAM  VIEW VIDEO


Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library

Suenos Latin Jazz
Some of Chicago's finest jazz and Latin musicians perform.


Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the DG Public Library

Love is in the Air Concert
Plan to join Downers Grove Music Club musicians and friends for an hour of delightful music. Details TBD.


Sunday, March 22, 2026 time TBD – DG Public Library

Rising Stars Concert
Exciting concert featuring the Rising Star recipients and other talented young musicians in the Downers Grove community.



Special DGMC events


Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7 pm – private home

Fall Benefit House Concert
Few experiences match the magic of live music in the intimate setting of a private home. This fall, our Benefit House Concert offers just that — an enchanting evening of music in support of DGMC’s mission. The event is the first of two annual fundraisers that make possible the Rising Star and College Music Awards, which celebrate and support the talent of outstanding local high school musicians. This concert features the artistry of Angela Korbitz (soprano), Dan Moroz (saxophone), Jue He (piano) and Chris Garofalo (piano). After the concert, enjoy our wine/dessert reception.

Tickets are $35 per person and are required to reserve your seat. If you are unable to attend, you may still use the reservation form to make a donation toward DGMC student awards. Seating is limited so reserve now!    RESERVE

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Community United Methodist Church, 20 Center Street, Naperville

2025 Piano Festival & Competition
Well-established, adjudicated event open to piano students in Downers Grove and surrounding communities.


Saturday, March 14, 2026 – DG Public Library

2026 Piano Festival Honors Recitals
Recitals featuring the piano students who excelled at the 2026 Piano Festival & Competition. 


Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7 pm – private home

Spring Benefit House Concert
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. Tickets are $35 per person and are required to reserve your seat. If you are unable to attend, you may still use the reservation form to make a donation toward DGMC student awards.



Enjoy video concerts from earlier seasons

Spring Interlude Concert

Performed Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2 pm, Downers Grove Public Library

Photos   Program

2025 Rising Stars Concert


Tuesday, 7:00 pm, April 8, 2025

Exciting concert featuring Featuring the 2024 Music Award Recipients
and 2025 Piano Competition Winners plus other talented young musicians in the Downers Grove community.


Photos   Program

2025 Piano Festival and Competition
Honors Recital Video Performances


Featuring the piano students who excelled at the 2025 Piano Festival & Competition


Videos and photos

Holiday Treasures

Performed Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 2:00 pm, DG Library

Photos   Program   Video

Fall-o-rama

Performed Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 2:00 pm, DG Library

Photos   Program   Video

The Life of Miep Gies

2024-2025 Concert Series Season Opener held on September 22, 2024

Celebrate May Concert

Performed Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:00 pm

2024 Rising Stars Concert

Performed Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7 pm

Featuring the 2023 Music Award Recipients

2024 Spring Benefit House Concert

Performed Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 7 pm

All proceeds used to fund our Student Music Awards

Check out the

2024 Piano Festival and Competition
Honors Recital Video Performances


Featuring the piano students who excelled at the 2024 Piano Festival & Competition


View videos and photos

Winter Interlude Concert

Performed February 11, 2024 - 2pm, DG Library

Holiday Treasures Concert

Performed December 3, 2023 - 2pm, DG Library

House Benefit Concert

Performed Friday, November 10, 2023 - 7:30 pm

Photos    Program    Video

Fall Classic Concert

Performed October 22, 2023 - 2pm, DG Library

2023-2024 Concert Series Season Opener

Reginald R. Robinson

Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2 pm, Downers Grove Public Library

American jazz and ragtime pianist and composer Reginald Robinson has been called a “Chicago Ragtime wizard.” He was awarded the rare and distinguished John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur “Genius” Grant for his innovative ragtime piano works and music research. In addition to his dazzling performances, Robinson is well known internationally at colleges and universities for his lectures, which have contributed to preserving the legacy of African American music history. We are truly delighted and honored to have him perform and provide some of the stories behind his music for our season opener.