In the Press • 12/31

The Washington Post published three music education-centric articles last week. [via MENC Legislative Memo]

Elsewhere…

    • Family business in India supplies instruments to many of the worlds military bands [CNN Video]
    • Everygreen Park High School marches at Sugar Bowl two years after Hurricane Katrina wipes out original trip [The Southtown Star]
    • Romeoville High School Sophmore to perform with US Army All-American Band [Herald News]

Happy New Year!

Posted: December 31, 2007 | PermaLink

American Band added to recommended books.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1592403190?tag=mccrackenmidd-20&link_code=as3&creativeASIN=1592403190&creative=373489&camp=211189

Posted: December 29, 2007 | PermaLink

2006 Midwest Clinic Blogs

It looks like the Midwest Clinic has taken down last year’s blogs.  I was looking forward to a new set of blogs this year, but unfortunately, none of the participating directors were interested.

Because I think it may continue to be a useful resource, we’ll continue to archive our 2006 blog here.

Posted: December 26, 2007 | PermaLink

Winter Concert and Webcast programs updated

http://www.mccrackenband.com/programs/?year=07_08

Posted: December 23, 2007 | PermaLink

Midwest Clinic Videos

It’s been a great Midwest Clinic this year.  If you haven’t noticed already, the video performance archive is up a running.  Check it out!

Posted: December 22, 2007 | PermaLink

Winter Break

Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their wonderful performance last night during the BandDirector.com webcast.  Since Mr. De Stefano and Mr. Morrison will be attending the Midwest Clinic the rest of the week, there will be no lessons or rehearsals on Wed, Thurs, and Friday.

Have a great Winter Break, practice lots, and we’ll see you in two weeks!

Posted: December 19, 2007 | PermaLink