2010-2011 Calendar Added
http://www.mccrackenband.com/calendar
Posted: July 31, 2010 | PermaLink
2010-2011 Calendar
It’s still slightly tentative and coming together, but the 2010-2011 Calendar has been posted. Parents can see the full district calendar at http://calendar.sd735.org
Posted: July 31, 2010 | PermaLink
In Memoriam: Harry Begian
Harry Begian, Director of Bands at the University of Illinois from 1970 to 1984, passed away this past Monday. The descriptive “legend” gets tossed around a lot these days, but there is no better description of his work and legacy. One of the most influential band directors of our time, it is safe to say that the reach of his 45 years of teaching has touched everyone in the band world in one way or another.
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- Obituary: Harry Begian: School concert led him to direct bands [Detroit Free Press]
- Harry Begian (U of I’s 3rd DOB) Passes Away at Age 89 [University of Illinois Bands]
- NAMM Oral History Project [NAMM]
- Michigan Musical Legends: Harry Begian [BandDirector.com]
- Life Remembered: Former UI band director Harry Begian [News Gazette]
- The Illinois Legacy: Begian [YouTube]
Posted: July 28, 2010 | PermaLink
2011 OMEA/MENC North Central Division Professional Development Conference
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their invitation to present a concert at the 2011 Ohio Music Educators Association/MENC North Central Division Professional Development Conference! This is great news. We don’t have any details regarding a performance date or time yet, more info when we have it!
Dear Mr. De Stefano,
Thank you for submitting your application to perform at the 2011 OMEA/MENC North Central Division Professional Development Conference. This event will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 27-29, 2011. Over 150 CDs were submitted representing outstanding groups from all areas and levels. Groups were selected through “blind” audition by each of our content sub-committees (band, choral, orchestra, and jazz). We can assure you that great care was taken to listen to each CD and to select groups that will represent not only quality, but also the great diversity of performing ensembles in our nation.
It is our pleasure to inform you that your ensemble, the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band has been selected to appear at the 2011 OMEA/MENC North Central Division Professional Development Conference, “Music Knows No Boundaries.” Congratulations!
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Thank you for your commitment to MENC/OMEA and CONGRATULATIONS!
Sincerely,
Mark A. Hensler
Karen Schweinfest
Conference Co-chairs
Posted: July 27, 2010 | PermaLink