Crystal Lake Community Band

What Crystal Lake Community Band does

Crystal Lake Community Band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community concert band founded in Spring 1984 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, comprising approximately 78 adult volunteer musicians drawn from 27 communities across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. The organization operates as a traditional wind ensemble offering six distinct performing groups: a 65-75 member full Concert Band, a 20-24 piece Big Band Jazz Band, a 7-piece New Orleans Jazz Band, a saxophone quartet, a flute trio/quartet, and a 7-9 piece Jazz Combo. These ensembles cover repertoire ranging from symphonic and patriotic works to jazz, Latin, folk, pop, and holiday music.

The organization presents 8-10 public concerts annually, including semi-annual indoor Pops concerts (Spring and Winter), a free outdoor Concert in the Park summer series at Crystal Lake Main Beach, an Independence Day parade and fireworks concert, and a Halloween concert at McHenry County College. Audiences range from 400 to 2,000 attendees per event. The band is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by Music Director Terry Grossberg (since August 2022), with Assistant Conductor Mike Polyack and Jazz Band Conductor Mark Bures.

Revenue is generated through ticket sales for indoor Pops concerts ($8-$15 per attendee), the Concerto Society business sponsorship program ($100-$500+ annually), the Sonata Society individual donor program ($25-$200+ annually), private event bookings through the 'Book The Band' service, and supplemental RaiseRight digital gift card fundraising. The organization is supported by Illinois Arts Council funding and has historically received grants from local foundations. It is a member-supported, volunteer-operated community arts institution with no paid enterprise customers, no equity funding, and no M&A activity.

Name

Crystal Lake Community Band

Legal name

Crystal Lake Community Band

Website

https://clcb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crystal Lake Community Band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community concert band of approximately 78 adult volunteer musicians from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, presenting 8-10 public concerts annually and offering six ensembles for private event bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Concert Band / Live Musical Performance Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Community concert band
• Live musical performances
• Private event entertainment
• Concert band ensembles
• Nonprofit performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Crystal Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Concerto Society Business Memberships: Annual business memberships at four levels (Maestro $500+, Director $350-499, Principal $200-349, Soloist $100-199) providing complimentary concert tickets, program recognition, website recognition, and advertising space in concert programs.
2. Sonata Society Individual Memberships: Annual individual tax-deductible donations at five levels (Maestro $200+, Director $150-199, Principal $100-149, Soloist $50-99, Instrumentalist $25-49) providing membership certificates.
3. Concert Ticket Sales: Ticket sales for indoor Pops concerts - Adults $15, Seniors/Students/Military $12, Groups of 10+ $8 per person. Outdoor summer park concerts are free to the public.
4. Private Event Bookings: Fees for booking CLCB ensembles (Concert Band, Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Band, Saxophone Quartet, Flute Ensemble, Jazz Combo) for private events. Rates depend on number of musicians, location, repertoire and length of performance.
5. RaiseRight Fundraising Program: Digital fundraising through gift card purchases - supporters buy gift cards for retail stores and CLCB earns a percentage. Includes eGift cards, physical gift cards, and reloadable cards. Also earns commissions from online shopping through 550+ participating stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crystal Lake Community Band is a nonprofit volunteer concert band that delivers live musical performances through six ensembles ranging from a 3-piece flute trio to a 75-piece concert band. It produces 8-10 public concerts annually including free outdoor park concerts and ticketed indoor Pops concerts, and books its ensembles for private events such as weddings, corporate functions, and community celebrations. The organization also runs sponsorship and donation programs (Concerto Society, Sonata Society, RaiseRight) to fund its operations.

Product overview

The Crystal Lake Community Band is a community arts organization offering a portfolio of musical ensembles available for booking and public performance. The core offerings include the Concert Band (65-75 musicians), Big Band Jazz Band (20-24 musicians), New Orleans Jazz Band (7 musicians), Fourte Saxophone Quartet (4 musicians), Crystal Flutes Trio/Quartet (3-4 musicians), and Jazz Combo (7-9 musicians). The organization presents 8-10 annual public concerts including semi-annual Pops concerts (Spring and Winter), free summer outdoor Concert in the Park series, a Halloween Concert, and Independence Day celebrations. Supporting programs include ticketed admissions for Pops concerts, Concerto Society business sponsorships, Sonata Society individual donor programs, RaiseRight digital fundraising, concert recording streaming, and a Book The Band service for private event bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CLCB Concert Band A 65-75 piece concert band of woodwinds, brass, and percussion performing symphonic, patriotic, marches, jazz, Latin, folk, pop, musical medleys, and holiday music. Available for public concerts and private event bookings.
• Big Band Jazz Band A 20-24 piece jazz ensemble of drums, piano, bass, guitar, trombones, trumpets, and saxophones performing swing, blues, funk, and Latin jazz from the 1930s to 1970s era. Available for public concerts and private event bookings.
• New Orleans Jazz Band A 7-piece New Orleans style jazz ensemble of drums, piano, tuba, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, and saxophone performing 1920s-1930s era New Orleans swing and blues.
• Fourte Saxophone Quartet A saxophone quartet of soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones performing jazz, symphonic, Irish, patriotic, pop, and Christmas holiday music. Available for private event bookings.
• Crystal Flutes Trio or Quartet A flute ensemble of 3-4 flutes performing symphonic, Irish, patriotic, pop, folk, and Christmas holiday music. Available for private event bookings.
• Jazz Combo A 7-9 piece jazz combo of drums, piano, bass, trombone, trumpets, and saxophones performing swing, blues, and Latin jazz from the 1930s to 1960s era. Available for private event bookings.
• Pops Concerts Semi-annual indoor ticketed Pops concerts (Spring and Winter) featuring the full Concert Band, modeled on the Boston Pops Orchestra tradition. Held at Holiday Inn Crystal Lake with light classical and seasonal repertoire.
• Concert in the Park Series Free outdoor summer concert series held at Crystal Lake Main Beach and other area communities featuring outdoor band performances for the general public.
• Book The Band Private Event Service Booking service that hires CLCB ensembles (Concert Band, Big Band Jazz Band, New Orleans Jazz Band, Fourte Saxophone Quartet, Crystal Flutes, Jazz Combo) for private events including weddings, corporate functions, festivals, community celebrations, and church services. Rates are quoted based on number of musicians, location, repertoire, and performance length.
• Concert Recordings Audio recordings of past concerts available for streaming on the organization website, including Spring Pops, Winter Pops, Jazz Band, and Nashville Combined Concert recordings.
• Concert Ticket Sales Ticketed admission to indoor Pops concerts with tiered pricing of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students/military, and $8 per person for groups of 10 or more. Outdoor summer concerts are free.
• Concerto Society Business Sponsorship Annual business sponsorship program with four tiers (Maestro $500+, Director $350-499, Principal $200-349, Soloist $100-199) providing complimentary concert tickets, recognition in concert programs and on the website, and advertising space in concert programs.
• Sonata Society Individual Donor Program Annual individual tax-deductible donation program with five tiers (Maestro $200+, Director $150-199, Principal $100-149, Soloist $50-99, Instrumentalist $25-49) providing membership certificates to individual supporters.
• RaiseRight Digital Fundraising Program Digital fundraising program allowing supporters to earn money for CLCB by purchasing eGift cards, physical gift cards, and reloadable gift cards, and by shopping online at 550+ participating retailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-10 concert performances annually serving audiences of 400-2000 people

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Voices in HarmonyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Combined concert performed at July 5, 2026 Independence Day celebration featuring fireworks display over Crystal Lake.
• MCC Concert BandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership established under Marty Magnini's direction to create combined annual Halloween Concert event in October. CLCB and MCC Concert bands perform together at this annual event.
• Crystal Lake Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Played an integral role in CLCB's startup by providing administrative support including securing grants to fund the organization. Was District 47 Music Department Chairman Gordon Triefenbach who was instrumental in organization.
• Illinois Arts CouncilminorOthersAcknowledged for support of Crystal Lake Community Band. Provides state arts funding that supports the organization's programming.
• Crystal Lake Historical SocietyminorOthersPhoto archives courtesy of Crystal Lake Historical Society, including 1906 photo of the original band.
• Sister Cities - Holzgerlingen, GermanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister City partnership with Holzgerlingen, Germany established in 1995 enabled multiple performance trips in 1995, 1997, 2003, and 2007 at Holzgerlingen's annual 'Stadfest' city celebrations.
• RaiseRightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital fundraising partner - gift card and online shopping program where CLCB earns commissions when supporters purchase gift cards or shop at partner retailers. Enrollment Code: ED3L61365989L.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Park Community Band: Wisconsin-based volunteer community band serving a similar regional footprint to CLCB with comparable ensemble offerings and free public concerts.
• Chicago Concert Band: Community wind ensemble in the Chicago metropolitan area, comparable in size and repertoire. Similar Pops-style programming and adult amateur membership base.
• Northshore Concert Band: Skokie, IL-based adult volunteer community concert band with similar Pops concerts and ensemble offerings serving Chicago's northern suburbs. Directly comparable structure, repertoire, and membership model.
• McHenry County College Concert Band: Partner organization co-hosting CLCB's annual Halloween Concert. Comparable adult concert band serving McHenry County with overlapping repertoire and shared programming.
• DuPage Community Band: Illinois-based adult volunteer concert band offering community performances similar to CLCB. Comparable regional footprint in the Chicago western suburbs with concert programming and private event bookings.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Pops Orchestra: Professionally staffed Pops ensemble cited by CLCB as the model for its own Spring and Winter Pops concerts. Offers overlapping repertoire and programming format but at a significantly larger professional scale.
• Elgin Symphony Orchestra: Regional professional symphony orchestra serving northern Illinois suburbs. Provides overlapping live classical entertainment for a similar audience base, though as paid professionals rather than volunteers.

Others

• Sousa Foundation and Bands of America: National organizations supporting community and school band programs. Not a direct competitor but a peer in the broader community band ecosystem, providing advocacy and resources for similar ensembles.

Emerging players

• New Horizons International Music Association: National network of amateur music ensembles for adults, including concert bands. Comparable membership model targeting adult musicians seeking ensemble outlets, though with national rather than single-community footprint.
• Salvation Army USA Eastern Territorial Band: Organized adult volunteer brass/wind bands affiliated with a national nonprofit. Comparable ensemble structure and community performance orientation, though driven by religious organizational mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100032295142443

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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