Upcoming Events
Please join us at one of our upcoming concerts. For our complete performance schedule, visit the Medalist Concert Band Schedule webpage.
Swing into Spring!
Monday, April 27, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Jefferson High School Auditorium
Join us for a WORLD PREMIERE! Medalist is pleased to welcome trumpet soloist Charles Lazarus (Minnesota Orchestra) as he performs composer Jack Stamp’s “Concertino for Solo Trumpet,” which was written for Lazarus. This is a FREE concert that also features the Jefferson High School Wind Ensemble — fresh from their tour of Italy.
WHO: Jefferson High School Wind Ensemble and Medalist Concert Band
WHEN: Monday, April 27, 2026 | 7:00pm
WHERE: Bloomington Jefferson High School Auditorium
ADMISSION is FREE!
This concert is also a benefit for Medalist Band Camp. You can help send a kid to camp through a donation of $50, which covers one student’s tuition, or donate an amount of your choosing to cover expenses such as instructional fees, music, and materials. Donate online using this link. Donations will also be accepted in the lobby at this concert. Donations of any amount are appreciated!
If It Ain't Got That Swing!
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 4:00 pm
Schneider Theater, Bloomington Center for the Arts
Inspired by Duke Ellington’s "It Don’t Mean a Thing" (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), this program celebrates the irresistible rhythmic drive that has kept jazz at the heart of American music for nearly a century. And we'll feature Ella Kahnert, a horn player and the winner of the 2026 Earl C. Benson Concerto Competition.
Tickets (click here)
Adults: $21*
Seniors and students: $19*
Note: Artistry is the box office for this event. You are supporting Medalist Concert Band with your ticket purchase. Please do not feel obligated to donate to Artistry. The request comes up automatically in their ticketing software.
* Note: The price listed is the TOTAL ticket price, which includes a $2.50 Box Office fee and a $1.50 Convenience fee.
Past seasons: RepeRtoire
Medalist Band performs at the Schneider Theater four times each year in themed concerts.
We've listed the themes and repertoire for each of these concerts here.
