Niles North HS Incoming Band Parents Meeting
There is an incoming parents meeting for 8th grade parents at Niles North High School on Monday, March 31 starting at 7:00 PM in the band room. Students are welcome to attend.
Questions? Contact Mr. Eisele.
Posted: March 22, 2008 | PermaLink
School Email Service
Beginning at about noon today, our district’s email server will be down throughout our spring break. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Once we receive word from Superstate, I’ll be sure to post the results right away.
Posted: March 21, 2008 | PermaLink
IGSMA District Contest
Congratulations to all the students of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band, 7th Grade Swing Choir, and 8th Grade Swing Choir. All three ensembles received Division I Ratings at today’s Illinois Grade School Music Association District Organization Contest.
Great Work Everyone!!!!!!
Posted: March 8, 2008 | PermaLink
In the Press • 2/26
I’m very proud of my alma mater:
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- Northwestern unveils $90 million plan for School of Music building [Chicago Tribune]
Posted: February 26, 2008 | PermaLink
In the Press • 2/19
I wish I had time to do these types of posts more regularly but:
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- A fascinating feature of young Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Also interesting is Venezuela’s “system,” a state sponsored music program created to reduce crime and increase the quality of life for it’s citizens. Remarkable. [60 minutes]
- John Hagstrom, trumpet player in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to solo with his alma mater, York High School [The Doings Elmhurst]
- Acclaimed Jazz Musician Joins NU Faculty [Daily Northwestern]
- Jazz Studies director will bring fresh look, completely new staff [Daily Northwestern]
Posted: February 19, 2008 | PermaLink
Superstate Recording Session
Just a reminder that the Symphonic Band will be recording our Superstate audition tape this Monday, February 18 from 9 - 12 in the McCracken Gym. Wish us luck!
Posted: February 17, 2008 | PermaLink
IGSMA Solo Contest
Congratulations to the 89 members of the McCracken Middle School Bands that participated in the IGSMA Solo Contest today. We received a total of 74 Division I’s (outstanding) and 15 Division II’s (good). Great work!
Posted: February 17, 2008 | PermaLink
In Memorium Mark Williams
In what only can be described as an unimaginable tragedy, the band world lost one of the most prolific arrangers and composers of elementary and middle school band music yesterday.
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- Alfred mourns the loss of composer and friend [Alfred Publishing Company]
- Bellingham man dies after knife attack [Bellingham Herald]
Posted: January 4, 2008 | PermaLink
In the Press • 12/31
The Washington Post published three music education-centric articles last week. [via MENC Legislative Memo]
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- Hoping to Turn The Beat Around [Washington Post]
- Top Musicians Are Composing Own Curricula [Washington Post]
- Cranking Up Graduation Rates, SAT’s [Washington Post]
Elsewhere…
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- 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
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