Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Concerts
Welcome to Our
43rd anniversary Season " Opposites Attract "
We're back for another exciting year.
Enjoy seven magical evenings of music with the wind ensemble and big band, performed by local community members, UW-Green Bay students and high school students. Our talented musicians are committed to presenting you with a variety of repertoire at the highest level, with everything from jazz classics to patriotic works, solo features, film music, and holiday favorites. We can’t wait to make music for you!
Upcoming Concerts 2026-2027
The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble kicks off our 43rd concert season with the theme “Opposites Attract,” a true test of musical chemistry. We’ll perform bold classics, contemporary works, and unexpected musical pairings that prove great opposites really do attract.
Get ready to dance the night away with the Lakeshore Big Band Dinner Concert playing big band and jazz classics at Silver Valley Bar & Banquet Hall in Manitowoc this fall! Detials below.
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
Music of the Masters: Pirates & Princesses
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Conductor Jeremiah Eis
Adventures will meet fairy tales in a playful blend of high seas and royalty! We’ll begin with the cinematic greatness of “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the comic operatic charm of “The Pirates of Penzance,” and then shift to the timeless magic of Disney princesses like Moana and Belle.
Lakeshore Big Band Dinner Concert
Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Silver Valley Bar & Banquet Hall
Conductor Paul Sucherman
Enjoy an intimate evening with dinner and dancing with the Lakeshore Big Band!
Tickets must be purchased online at www.Eventbrite.com (search “Lakeshore Big Band Dinner Concert”) and are not part of the season ticket package.
Follow this link to view details on Eventbrite.
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
Festival of Christmas: Merry & Melancholy
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Conductor Jeremiah Eis
The holiday season will shine with both joy and reflection this Christmas! With Tom Zalaski as narrator, the LWE will weave together festive favorites like “The Nutcracker” with more introspective works like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” This performance will remind you that the holidays are as meaningful as they are merry.
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble & Lakeshore Big Band
A Pop of Color!
Sunday, January 17, 2027, 2:00 p.m.
Conductor Chris Woller
The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble and Lakeshore Big Band unite for a vibrant, color-themed “pops” concert including “Paint it Black” by The Rolling Stones, “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles, “Purple Rain” by Prince and “Golden” by HUNTR/X from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters. Student artwork from Lakeshore area high schools will be featured, adding a special pop of color. Gather your crew, dress in your favorite color, and enjoy this unforgettable show!
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
The Winds of March: Classical & Rock
Saturday, March 6, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Conductor Jeremiah Eis
Two worlds collide in an evening of tradition and rebellion! The first half will feature classical repertoire alongside performances by our Young Artist Competition winners. After break, our stage will transform with rock classics as our vocalists take over.
Lakeshore Big Band
Colour My World
Friday, March 19, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Conductor Paul Sucherman
Celebrating all the colors of our world with songs such as “Bein’ Green,” “Blue Skies” and a top hit by Chicago, “Colour My World.” Enjoy guest musicians Nick Stone and the Valders High School Jazz Band.
Lakeshore Wind Ensemble
An American Salute: Marches & Movies
Saturday, May 1, 2027, 7:30 p.m.
Conductor Jeremiah Eis
Experience an evening of music featuring selections from “Victory at Sea,” and the legendary John Williams. A playful circus tribute will add to the selection of heroic film scores and marches. Our season closer will celebrate Americana, and the enduring spirit of our nation.
Ticket Packages
When you purchase a season ticket package, you are not only supporting the band, but you save 10-15% off the individual ticket prices! Please contact the Capitol Civic Centre (CCC) Box Office, 913 South 8th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220, 920-683-2184, boxoffice@cccshows.org to purchase season ticket packages.
Season tickets go on sale Monday, June 8, 2026.
All prices below include processing fees. View seating chart online: cccshows.org
LWE & LBB Season Ticket Package (6 concerts)
(The November 6, 2026 LBB Dinner Concert is not part of the season ticket package and must be purchased separately, more details below.)
Main Floor & Mezzanine
Package Price: $124 plus tax
Balcony Package Price: $100 plus tax
Student Package Price: $70 plus tax
LWE (only) Season Ticket Package (5 concerts)
Main Floor & Mezzanine
Package Price: $104 plus tax
Balcony Package Price: $84 plus tax
Student Package Price: $59 plus tax
Single Concert Tickets
Individual concert tickets go on sale Thur., September 3.
Main Floor & Mezzanine: $26 plus tax
Balcony: $21 plus tax
Student: $14 plus tax
Group Discounts
Contact the CCC Box Office for 25% off a purchase of 20 or more Main Floor or Mezzanine tickets either by calling 920-683-2184 or visiting cccshows.org.
LBB Dinner Concert
Enjoy a Lakeshore Big Band concert, catered dinner and dancing at Silver Valley Bar and Banquet Hall on Friday, November 6, 2026. View more details and purchase tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lakeshore-big-band-dinner-concert-tickets-1988952248717
Meet a
Phoenix
"Music is one of the rare things a person can be involved in throughout their entire life. The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble is a great place that brings people from the community together of all different ages, interests, careers to work together toward the common goal of creating interesting and fun concerts together. Being the Assistant Director of both the LWE and the LBB, I’m honored that I get to lead both groups for our annual Pops Concert each January."
Chris Woller
Trumpet and Assistant Director
Ask the Conductor
Meet Jeremiah Eis, conductor of the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble. An active low brass performer, he has performed with the 132D Army Band, Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra, Newtonburg Brass Band, Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra. He's even performed at a Packer half-time show! If you have questions, he can help.