Barbara Abarro, concert band director
Bob Good, jazz band director

Stephen J. Platko, founding director



The Tinley Park Community Band and Jazz Band are active year-round,
bringing the sound of live music to Tinley Park and surrounding communities. 

Established in 1987, the band has performed throughout the Chicagoland area
and on tours of Washington D.C, Toronto, and Tinley Park's sister city of
Büdingen, Germany

Our performances are free or have low admission fees, making an afternoon or evening of live music affordable and family-friendly. 

We perform a wide repertoire of music, including marches, show tunes, popular songs, contemporary compositions, and classic band literature. 

Members come from all over Chicago and the surrounding suburbs to share their talents.


 


Fall/Winter 2025 Schedule

·         Rehearsals held at:
   Tinley Park Community Church
   7939 167th St, Tinley Park, IL  60477

·         Regular rehearsals are on Mondays from 7-9 PM.  Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Band members are asked to help set up, and then take down after rehearsal.


·         Check this website, E-mails from the band, or follow us on Facebook 
for the latest information
on rehearsals and performances
 

Aug 25

Monday

7-9 PM

JAZZ Band Rehearsal

Sep 1

Monday

-

NO REHEARSAL – Labor Day Holiday

Sep 8

Monday

7-9 PM

JAZZ Band Rehearsal

Sep 15

Monday

7-9 PM

JAZZ Band Rehearsal

Sep 20

Saturday

6-8 PM

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JAZZ BAND CONCERT

Harmony Square
6700 North Street, Tinley Park, IL  60477

Sep 22

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Sep 29

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Oct 6

Monday

7-8:30 PM
8:30-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal
Band Board Meeting

Oct 13

Monday

7-9 PM

JAZZ Band Rehearsal

Oct 20

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Oct 27

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Nov 3

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Nov 10

Monday

7-9 PM

JAZZ Band Rehearsal

Nov 15

Saturday

3-7 PM

ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
with JAZZ Band performance
Tinley Park Community Church
7939 167th St, Tinley Park, IL  60477

Nov 17

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Nov 24

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Dec 1

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band Rehearsal

Dec 6

Saturday

TBA

Concert Band performs at Tinley Park Holiday Market

Dec 7

Sunday

33 PM

Call time
2 PM

Concert Band WINTER CONCERT
Central Middle School
18146 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

Dec 8

Monday

7-? PM

Folder Cleaning Party

 

Apr 1,
2026

Wednesday

TBA

Jazz Band opening for Brass Tracks
North & Maple Kitchen and Bar
18401 N. Creek Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477

May 3,
2026

Monday

7-9 PM

Concert Band CONCERT

Oct 2027

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Combined concert with the band from Büdingen, Germany


About The Community Band and Jazz Band

  • No auditions or residency requirements.
     
  • “Try before you buy.”  Sit in on a few rehearsals before signing up.
     
  • Musicians aged 14 and up are invited to join.  High School students needing Community Service hours can join for free.

  • Click here to download the registration form.  Submit with payment at rehearsal.
     
  • Dues are $65.00 per year (July – June) and can be paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly.  Cash or check is accepted – make checks payable to: Community Band Foundation of Tinley Park 
     

Contact Us

Learn more about the band, or talk to us about playing for your event...

·         Email: tinleyband@gmail.com

·         Phone: 708-620-7701

·         Facebook: www.facebook.com/tinleyband

·         Mail:
   Tinley Park Community Band
   7939 167th Street
   Tinley Park, IL 60477


Buy Stuff...and Raise Money for the Band

Register with flipgive at https://www.flipgive.com/f/435302 and select “Tinley Park Community Band”.

Shop eligible online merchants and earn a percentage back for the band...or use it to donate directly to us.  Thank you!


Jenny Ketchmark-Liska Music Education Award at Millikin University

The Tinley Park Community Band wishes to honor our friend and former member by helping fund a music education student scholarship at her alma mater, Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. The initial goal was reached, allowing the scholarship to be given annually to a deserving music education major.  Future donations increase the amount awarded.

On July 29, 2025, to mark one year since her passing, band members gathered to remember Jenny
at sip. Wine Bar which donated 10% of all eligible sales to the scholarship fund.

To donate:

  • Go to the donation link on the Millikin University website and enter the donation amount and mark "yes" or "no" to it being a recurring gift.
     
  • On the next page, in the comments box, type that the donation is for the 
    "Jennifer Ketchmark-Liska Music Education Award"

     
  • Proceed through the rest of the online form until you have completed the donation

OR donate by check:

  • Make checks out to Millikin University and write
    "Jennifer Ketchmark-Liska Music Education Award" in the memo

     
  • Mail check to:

    Millikin University
    Attn: Alumni & Development Office
    1184 W. Main St.
    Decatur, IL 62522

Thanks to the Tinley Park Community Church for our rehearsal space.

Support the church's weekly Bingo: 
Wednesday nights 7:00 - 9:30 pm. Doors open at 4:30.
Inexpensive, friendly old-fashioned bingo. No pull tabs or computers.


Tinley Park Community Church
7939 167th St, Tinley Park, IL  60477


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