Jazz Class Callbacks for Thursday, Sept. 1

The only students who are required to attend the jazz auditions on Thursday, Sept. 1st, are:

1) those saxophone students who wish to play "IND Line" for Jazz Ensemble consideration.

2) all bass players

No other students are called for Thursday.

*** Please check this website again on Thursday evening for information about Friday callbacks.

Band Camp "Purple & White Showcase"

Congratulations to the 190 member Trojan Marching Band for an incredible week of learning. Tonight's preview show was evidence that the members of the DGN Band are ready for - and committed to - another extremely successful year.

Special shout-out to Matt Butzen in the percussion section who was the last person standing in our "march off" competition.

Taking Shape

The 185 member Trojan Marching Band has been hard at work this week
preparing for the 2011 season.

We invite you to join band students and staff for the 2011 Preview
Show - Friday, August 19, at 6 pm on the practice field. Come cheer on
the Trojans and celebrate the accomplishments of these dedicated and
talented students!

Great Work Today, Band! Here's those files we talked about!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE PRACTICE FILES WE TALKED ABOUT AT BAND CAMP?

They have been relocated to our North High Bands site on Blackboard.

Happy New Year Trojan Marching Band!

The full 190 member Trojan Marching Band is back on campus today and making great music! Happy New Year!

Band Camp 2011 - Newcomers Section Colors Night

Welcome Band Newcomers!

Congratulations Jesse Backes

The North High Fine Arts Department and the DGN Band extend congratulations to alumnus Jesse Backes, and the 2011 Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, for winning the "High Percussion" trophy at the 2011 World Championships in Indianapolis, IN.  Jesse, a member of the Caviliers Snare Drum line this year, is a student at the University of Illinois and a former Section Captain in the DGN Trojan Marching Band.

Drum Line & Color Guard Kick Off Band Camp 2011

Band Leaders Tackle Teams & High Ropes Course

The 2011 Trojan Marching Band Leadership Team is at the Lincoln Marsh
Teams and High Ropes Course in Wheaton, IL, this morning. Today marks
the beginning of an intensive three-day training where student leaders
from the band are honing their peer leadership skills.

Color Guard Car Wash