Private Lesson Scholarship Competition - American Wind Band

The American Wind Band (a local community Concert Band based in Downers Grove) has announced a music performance competition in which a high school student will be awarded $1,300.00 for the exclusive purpose of taking private music lessons.

Specific competition rules and application materials may be found here: http://americanwindband.org/scholarships.html

Initial applications and a recording of a solo (unaccompanied) must be submitted by February 12th for consideration.

Jazz Cafe Preparations / Dan Moffett #WeAreDGN #99Learns

Preparations are under way for this Friday's annual "Jazz Cafe," featuring ensembles from DGN, Herrick, Jefferson, and Westview Hills. This year's guest artist will be saxophonist Dan Moffett, who was on campus today working with the DGN Bands.

You won't want to miss this fabulous night of great music in a casual cafe atmosphere. The concert will begin at 6:00 pm in the DGN Student Cafeteria. Admission is free; donations will be accepted on behalf of the Memorial Peace Garden Project.

Alumnus of @dgnbands performing today @RoseBowl @RoseParade with @uiowa Marching Band

Congratulations to DGN Band Alumnus Jim Burke on his performances today at the "Grandaddy of them All!"

Can You Name These Two @dgnbands Students? #CaptionContest #WeAreDGN

DGN Band Student Leadership Holiday Party 2015

Tuba Christmas #WeAreDGN #99Learns

DGN low brass students - as well as DGN alumni - recently performed at the "Tuba Christmas" held at the Palmer House in downtown Chicago.

How Can You Support DGN Fine Arts Boosters on "Giving Tuesday?"

Join us at Panera (160 Ogden Avenue) TONIGHT (December 1), to support the DGN Fine Arts Boosters. Treat your family to a "no cook" evening on Tuesday, December 1st.  10-20% (depending on number of participants) of your bill will be donated directly to the DGN Fine Arts Boosters.

You may present the image embedded below on your smart-phone or tablet, or you may download and print out the flyer using Box.com below.

Please note this offer is good only at the Panera located at 160 Ogden Avenue, 4 - 8 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Gingerbread Festival and Tree Lighting #WeAreDGN #99Learns

Congratulations and thank you to the members of the DGN Trojan Marching Band for their spirited holiday performance at this evening's Gingerbread Festival and Tree Lighting in downtown Downers Grove!

Performance Status Update

We are still "GO" with the Village of Downers Grove for this afternoon's performance.  Please note the following:

- No wooden instruments should be used outside. Clarinet players who do not have access to a plastic clarinet should leave their instrument at home, but should attend and march their spot in the parade to the tree.

- Drum Line members are asked to bring 1 or 2 old towels with them. We will put the towels in the van in the Library parking lot, and then use them at the end of the parade to dry off the drums. (We will leave drum skirts on the instruments today.)

Leadership Team members assigned to help load equipment at 3 PM are asked to report to the Stadium Entrance.

See everyone at 3:45 in the DG Library Parking lot.  Arrive with your instrument and music out of case, storm coat and Santa Hat on, and ready to step-off!

Thank you for your efforts on this rainy day!

Gingerbread Festival Performance Update

We have been in contact with the Village of Downers Grove.  As of 1 PM the Gingerbread Festival performance is still "GO." A final decision, based on rain, will be shared by 3 PM.  Dress in layers under your storm coat.  Warm gloves are encouraged.  Don't forget the traditional Santa Hat or red knit hat.