Concerts Scheduled for Week of March 16:
As our families know, there is a DGN Band Concert scheduled for Thursday, March 19. We are unable to hold that concert as a public event. Provided our buildings remain open next week, our staff is considering the option of a “virtual concert,” where students would perform for one another, and also film a live-stream allowing parents/family/friends the opportunity to hear the results of the terrific work our band students have been doing in class this semester. This plan is emerging, and not finalized. No formal decision will be made until next week. Given the fluidity of our national response to COVID-19, it’s possible that any decision made could then later be modified. For now, we are simply asking students to HOLD THE DATE, as previously scheduled (Thursday, March 19, 7 PM) for a potential virtual concert. We will share more as we can.
The members of the Wind Ensemble were scheduled to present two Community Outreach Concerts to elementary school students on Friday, March 20 and Tuesday, March 24. Those two concerts have been cancelled. We do not expect an ability to reschedule those events, but if a solution to hold these concerts emerges, we will let you know.
Band Banquet, May 1, 2020:
We are currently examining options for our annual Band Awards Banquet. As previously advertised, the banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2020, at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove. We would typically roll-out ticket sales to this event next week, but are going to hold on that roll-out for at least a week as we consider how COVID-19 might impact our ability to hold this event. Please continue to hold May 1st for some sort of Band Awards, however be aware that this event may have an adjusted format this year.
We appreciate your patience as we navigate these uncharted waters.
Sincerely,
Brayer Teague
Jessen T. Smith
Jennifer Mullen
Margaret Winchell
