Mr. De Stefano News
I’ve recently completed an article on intonation and the young band for BandDirector.com. No word on a possible publication date yet, but hopefully it’ll be soon.
In addition, Kagarice Brass Editions has released my brass choir arrangement of two movements from the Verdi Requiem. The have two more of my brass choir works currently under contract. Hopefully they’ll be released soon!
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Posted: January 31, 2006 | PermaLink
Superstate Recording Session Added
Due to a change in the Superstate application deadline from recent years, the Symphonic Band will have a recording session on February 20, from 10 AM to noon. I had hoped to use our Midwest Application recording for Superstate as well, but the deadline is unfortunately before our Midwest session.
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Posted: January 22, 2006 | PermaLink
Symphonic Band and Niles North HS Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert - January 24
On Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 PM in the McCracken Gym there will be a combined concert of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band and Niles North High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The Niles North Wind Ensemble, which included 34 graduates of McCracken Middle School, received the distinct honor of being selected to perform at the 2006 Illinois Music Educators Association All State Conference. This concert will serve as their “pre-conference” performance in preparation for this prestigious event.
The Niles North High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Elton Eisele will be performing:
Godspeed - Stephen Melillo
Prevision - Jan de Haan
Concerto no. 1, op. 11 - Richard Strauss, Trans. John Anderson
The Fairest of the Fair - John Philip Sousa
Featured soloist for the Strauss Horn Concerto will be Anna Spina, a McCracken Band alum.
The McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band will be performing:
Whip and Spur - Thomas Allen, arranged by Ray Cramer
Korean Folk Rhapsody - James Curnow
Sinfonia XIX - Timothy Broege
A Sailor’s Odyssey - David Bobrowitz
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Posted: January 19, 2006 | PermaLink