DGN Drumline - Downers Grove Memorial Day Parade 2019

Thank you to the members of the DGN Drumline for their performance in this morning's Downers Grove Memorial Day Parade. 

Thank you DGN Bands for a GREAT Year!

DGN Wind Ensemble 2018-19

DGN Symphonic Band 2018-19

DGN Concert Band 2018-19

2019-20 Trojan Marching Band Drumline Part Assignments

The following preliminary instrument assignments have been made for the 2019-20 Trojan Marching Band Drumline. All placements are contingent upon appropriate continued progress as demonstrated by students during upcoming rehearsals.

Students will be receiving individualized feedback sheets, via email, from Mrs. Casey in the near future. 

Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication to the band.

Vince Aksamit, Snare (Asst. Captain)

Stella Bank, Tenor

Ashley Chavez, Cymbals

Gabby Devitt, Cymbals

Lizzie Ferrigan, Bass

Emmett Flannery, Tenor

Mackie Hopkins, Bass

Ryan Kasko, Front Ensemble

Liam Kearney, Bass

Justin Koblich, Front Ensemble (Front Ensemble Captain)

Mary Kosowski, Bass

Georgia Kowal, Tenor

Alex Krejca, Front Ensemble

Bilal Kurshid, Snare (Battery Captain)

Tyler Loo, Cymbals

Matthew Lupescu, Cymbals

Caleb MacKenzie, Snare

Quinn MacKenzie, Tenor

Kyra McComb, Snare (Asst. Captain)

Katherine Mielke, Front Ensemble

Edie Pawlak, Cymbals

Eli Pfotenhour, Snare (Asst. Captain)

Heather Ramsey, Snare

Jake Rohde, Bass

Emery Teague, Front Ensemble

Lex Truby, Front Ensemble

Tim Wise, Cymbals

2019-2020 Color Guard Roster

Thank you to all of the students who auditioned for the 2019-2020 DGN Color Guard. The selection process was extremely competitive. The level of preparedness was very high, and we extend our appreciation to each participant for the time and energy dedicated to the auditions.

2019-2020 Color Guard Roster

Rachel Bender, Winter Captain

Belle Blanchard

Kayla Derylo

Jaclyn Duellman

Christina Godar

Gabryel Gruszka

Julia Isoniemi

Sarah Jeske

Paige Larsen, Winter Captain

Clara Lerch

Alyssa Miller

Akshi Mistry

Amber Moca, Fall Captain

Charlotte Murphy

Jillian Murphy

Megan Murphy, Fall and Winter Captain

Ugne Nalivaikaite

Amanda Ragnini

Madeleine Spencer

Cate Stocki

Mia Tiangco

Gabrielle Walters

Congrats DGN Jazz Ensemble - Opens for Pete Ellman Big Band

Congratulations to the musicians of the DGN Jazz Ensemble for a memorable and energetic performance as the band opened for the Pete Ellman Big Band.

Congratulations DGN Concert Band and Symphonic Band - 2019 Spring Concert

Congratulations to the musicians of the DGN Concert Band and DGN Symphonic Band for a terrific Spring Band Concert! 

Special thanks is extended to the members of the Class of 2019 who performed their final concert in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium.

Symphonic Band and Concert Band Featured Thursday Night!

Don't miss the final concert of the year for the DGN Symphonic Band and DGN Concert Band on Thursday, May 9. The concert is FREE and begins at 7 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium. Doors open for General Admission seating at 6:30 PM.

Out-of-town family and friends may view the concert live-stream on the DGN Fine Arts YouTube Channel. Video will also be available to view once the concert concludes. 

2019 DGN Band Banquet Celebrates Amazing Students and Family

DGN Band Legacy Award Winners

The 2019 DGN Band Banquet - held at Ashyana in Downers Grove - brought together 400+ members of the band family to celebrate another extremely successful year.

Special thanks are extended to the many parent volunteers who created a spectacular event, most notably Ms. Doreen Covey and  Ms. Heather Pleune (Banquet Co-Chairs), and Ms. Diane Duncan (Raffle/Auction Chair).

The students and faculty of the Fine Arts Department and the DGN Bands gratefully acknowledge the participation by families in the 2019 Band Raffle/Silent Auction. The money raised in support of the DGN Bands will go a long way in providing impactful experiences for our student musicians. 

Ms. Winchell recognizes First Year Band members

Freshman Spirit Award

Ms. Zaragoza recaps Color Guard & Winter Guard seasons!

Drum Majors - 2019-2020

2019-2020 Marching Band Leadership Team

IHSA Solo & Ensemble Division 1 Superior Awards

ILMEA All-District Musicians

ILMEA All-State Musicians

Clarence Shoemaker Scholarship Winners

DGN Friends of Fine Arts Summer Study Grant Recipients

Outstanding Musician Awards, by Class - As Voted by Students

Fritz Wildermuth Band Leadership Award

National Music Awards - DGN Band Recipients

Senior Reflections

"The Bandies"

Thank you Mr. Rivera! - 10 Years with the DGN Bands!

Thanks for a great year Mr. Smith!

Lean On Me

The Band presents Mr. Teague with a "Sonic Treat."