Rock On Trojan Marching Band!

Congratulations to the 2015 Trojan Marching Band & Athenas on their season-opening performance at the DGN vs. Proviso East football game.  From start to finish the band represented the school community with class, sportsmanship, and outstanding musicianship.  Well done Trojans!

35 DGN Marching Band Seniors Honored at Football Game

Congratulations to the 35 DGN Marching Band Seniors in the Class or 2016 who were honored at this weekend's home football game. A special "thank you" is extended to the parents, grandparents, and family members who have supported the musical journey of these wonderful students!

Jazz Auditions Update: No Call Backs

There will be no 'call back' auditions on Friday, September 4.  Our faculty has heard all students on all materials. Jazz students may sleep-in; we anticipate that Marching Band members will appreciate the extra time.

2015-16 Jazz Class Lists will be posted to the DGN Band Blog this weekend, no later than Sunday morning.  First classes will be at 7 AM on Tuesday, September 8.

Band Camp Showcase & Ice Cream Social

Congratulations to the members of the 2015 Trojan Marching Band on their outstanding performance at tonight's Band Camp Showcase!

Marching Band Preview Show Tonight!

Band Camp 2015 is in the books, and all that's left this week is our 2015 Band Camp Showcase performance.  Come on out and join us tonight on the West Practice Field. Show starts at 5:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair and get ready to enjoy the sound and pageantry of the 2015 Trojan Marching Band.  We'd love to have you with us!

(Student call time = 5 PM for warm-ups in the Band Room.)

Spirit Nights @ Band Camp

From Superheroes & Villains ... to That 70s Show ... DGN Marching Band members know how to fill evening camp rehearsals with tremendous spirit!

Updates (August 18)

Please take a few moments to read through the following reminders and updates:

Wednesday Evening Music Parent Meeting for All Band Students

This meeting is for all band families (even if a student has a Fall Sports Exemption from Marching Band).  We will begin at 7:30 PM in the Auditorium. 

Need New Marching Band Shoes?

If you are a newcomer to the program and need to order your first pair of marching band shoes, or a returning member who lost or outgrew their shoes, our supplier will be at DGN tonight to size students and take orders.  Please see Mr. Paul Phillips between 4:30 – 4:55 PM tonight in the hallway between the Band Room and the exit to the football stadium.  This is the only night we are taking orders and recording sizes.  We must have your order tonight!

Wednesday Marching Band Schedule

Due to the Freshman Orientation program on Wednesday morning, and the Music Parent meeting on Wednesday night, we follow this schedule:

1:30 – 4:30 PM – Full Marching Band Practice

4:30 – 6:00 PM – Dinner Break

6 – 7:30 PM – Full Marching Band Practice

7:30 – 8:30 – Band students attend Music Parent Meeting with their parents in the Auditorium.

Thursday & Friday Marching Band Practices

As published.

Friday Night Marching Band Camp Showcase!

5:00 PM – All Marching Band members report to the Band Room for warm up.  Students will wear their 2015 Marching Band T-Shirt (issued on Thursday), White Marching Band ball cap (already issued), shorts, tennis shoes. 

5:20 PM – Band will move to the West Practice Field near the Prince Street parking lot.

5:30 PM – Band Camp Showcase Performance for family and friends.  Feel free to bring a lawn chair!

6:30 PM (approx.) – Showcase Performance ends.

6:45 PM - ?  Band Families invited to “Every Day’s A Sundae” – downtown Downers Grove – for Ice Cream Social.  Coupons to be distributed at Wednesday night Parent meeting. (Optional/encouraged participation.)