CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - September 21, 2010) - The North Park University Concert Band conducted by Dr. Joe Lill will present a free concert for families of children with autism and special needs, with music ranging from Disney movie favorites to the classical compositions of Gustav Holst and Percy Grainger.
"There is a tremendous need for this kind of family-friendly event for children with autism and those with special needs in the city of Chicago," said Dr. Joe Lill, Director of Bands for the North Park University School of Music. "Our program will include standard and classical favorites and theme music from shows such as Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean. The entire 45-member North Park University Concert Band is thrilled to be playing a program ranging from lighter fare to music of renowned composers for this particular audience."
The concert is at North Park University's Anderson Chapel, at the corner of Kedzie and Spaulding Avenues, Saturday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the hour-long concert is free, but the public is asked to reserve tickets by calling (773) 244-5625. Parking is available on the street and on campus lots. The concert facility is wheelchair-suitable, and welcoming and safe for individuals with special considerations.
About North Park University
Located in Chicago, North Park University is a Christian comprehensive university that serves nearly 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students of all faiths and diverse multicultural backgrounds from around the country and the world. North Park offers a values-based education to students through more than 30 undergraduate majors and an adult degree-completion program, as well as graduate and continuing education in business, nonprofit management, nursing, education, music, and theology. By integrating faith with learning and service -- as it has done since its founding in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church -- North Park University continues to focus on the important task of preparing students for lives of significance and service. More information is available at www.northpark.edu.
Contact Information:
Media Contacts:
Steve Carr, for North Park University
(312) 780-7211
scarr@dresnerco.com
Joshua Taustein, for North Park University
(312) 780-7219
jtaustein@dresnerco.com