BBC Web Link for DGN Band in London Parade

For those looking to tune-in this morning to watch the 25th Anniversary London New Years Day Parade, we would encourage you to try the link below:

BBC web link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/london/hi/tv_and_radio/newsid_9306000/9306090.stm

Sun-Times Feature on Band's Tour

http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/3022976-418/band-london-parade-downers-north.html

Santa's Coming To Town ...

Here's hoping you've all been good this year!

- Mr. Teague & Mr. Miller

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Bell Ringing

Members of the DGN Band saxophone section were spotted this weekend at Yorktown Mall, volunteering for the Salvation Army.

Jazz Combo performs at Bonfield Express

Thanks to the DGN Jazz Combo for getting up extra early on Thanksgiving - and giving of their time and musical talents at the 'Bonfield Express 5K'. The combo provided music for runners as they crossed the finish line. Great job!

DGN Jazz Ensemble @ Jilly's of Naperville

The members of the DGN Jazz Ensemble delighted jazz patrons at a standing-room only performance tonight in Naperville, IL.  Congratulations to the members of the ensemble for a terrific set!  And many thanks to the gracious and musically stunning Pete Ellman Big Band for the invitation to perform this evening.

Fall Band Concert

The members of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Band Percussion Ensemble, and Jazz Lab Band performed tonight on the Fall Band Concert. Congratulations to all of the DGN student musicians who played with poise and finesse.

DGN Band Invitational

Congratulations to the members of the Herrick Middle School Band (Jon Ball, director), as well as the students of the DGN Jazz Ensemble and DGN Wind Ensemble for terrific performances this evening. Each group played with wonderful musicianship and expression. Kudos to all!

IMEA Jazz Festival Concert

Congratulations to the nine DGN students who performed in the IMEA District 1 Honors Jazz Festival this past Saturday, November 13th at Fenton High School. DGN students pictured here are Erin Elgass (left/alto sax), Kaitlyn Wayman-Dodd (right/tenor sax) and Zach Schneeweis (right/trombone).

IMEA All-District Honors Jazz Festival

Thank You Seniors!

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Band O Rama 2010

DGN MB Band O Rama 2010

2010-2011 DGN Winter Guard Announced

Thank you to all of the students who auditioned for the Winter Guard.  We appreciate your interest and willingness to participate in the auditions.

The following students have been named to the Winter Guard for 2010-11:

• Dorothy Buhle
• Alex Jaimes
• Anna Kowalewicz
• Katie Kropp
• Becca Kulik
• Marilyn Lauterbach
• Shelby Porter
• Megan Sybeldon
• Lauren Weisner
• Sarah Wilson

DGN Band Alumni on ESPN

DGN Band alumni Andrew Kuikman and Dan McLeod (Class of 2009) were seen this morning performing with the University of Wisconsin Marching Band on ESPN's "College Game Day" broadcast from Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI.

DGN MB Half Time Highlights 10-8-10

Junior High Band Night

Why so serious?!

The DGN Trojan Marching Band prepares for the annual "Bucket Game" against conference rival Hinsdale Central.

They're (Still) With The Band (Woodridge Patch)

The DGN Alumni Band is featured in a recent article by reporter Elaine Johnson of The Patch.  Click here.

Homecoming Assembly & Parade