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The band was originally formed in 1968 as the Round Lake Area Community Band and directed by the well-known Ms. Barbara Buehlman.  The first years of the band saw strong growth and excellent performance including competition championships.  After a break from 1982 to 1992 Mr Dwason revived the band at the Round Lake Area Symphonic Winds.  In 2002 the band's Board changed the name back to the original.

September 2005 - May 2006

Mr. Chris Teichler

Chris has been an active musician for over 20 years as a composer, conductor, performer, and teacher.  He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition from the Wheaton Conservatory, and a Masters Degree in Composition from Northwestern University, where he is currently finishing a Doctor of Music degree in Composition.  As a composer, Chris has received awards from Wheaton College, The Elmhurst College Jazz Fest, and the Chicago radio station WFMT 98.7 FM.  He is also a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and has his music published by Pelican Music Publishing and Masterful Music (which he co-founded with his wife Sarah).  An accomplished conductor, Chris has had the privilege of directing the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, the Round Lake Area Community Band, the Trinity College Symphonic Band, as well as works in musical theatre and opera.  Chris is currently an adjunct faculty member at Trinity College, where he has taught jazz band, aural skills, composition and conducting lessons, as well as directing the symphonic band.  He is also the music director at West Suburban Community Church in Elmhurst.  He, his wife Sarah, and their three children live in Elmhurst.