Les Misérables - 2020 Trojan Marching Band Music NOW AVAILABLE

The show music for the Trojan Marching Band's 2020 production - Les Misérables - is now available!

Students should check the "Trojan Marching Band Part Assignments" document FIRST to see their assigned parts. Click HERE to access the folder that contains part assignments, sheet music, and recordings. If you have any questions about part assignments, or music access, please email Mr. Smith at jtsmith@csd99.org.

Have a great summer! We hope to see you on August 3rd for Band Camp 2020! Happy practicing!

Pomp & Circumstance: A Video Tribute to the DGN Bands Class of 2020 #WeAreDGN #99Learns

Congratulations, and thank you, to the DGN Bands Class of 2020. In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic you have shown grace, resilience, and optimism.

Please enjoy this video tribute, and don't miss the cap toss at the end!

DGN Drum Line 2020-21

The following preliminary instrument assignments have been made for the 2020-21 DGN Drum Line. All placements are contingent upon appropriate continued progress as demonstrated by students during upcoming rehearsals.

Vince Aksamit, Snare (Drumline Captain)
Stella Bank, Tenors (Leadership Team)
Sean Casey, Cymbals
Ashley Chavez, Bass Drum 3
Henry Conkright, Bass Drum 2
Gabby Devitt, Cymbals
Emmett Flannery, Tenors (Leadership Team)
Julianna Gomien, Cymbals
Mackie Hopkins, Tenors
Jack Horvatin, Cymbals
Ryan Kasko, Front Ensemble
Patrick Kearney, Cymbals
Liam Kearney, Snare
Mary Kosowski, Snare
Alex Krejca, Snare
Kayleigh Loo, Cymbals
Matthew Lupescu, Bass Drum 4
Quinn MacKenzie, Tenors
Colin Mattson, Front Ensemble
Kyra McComb, Snare (Leadership Team)
Katherine Mielke, Front Ensemble
Colleen Milos, Front Ensemble
Emma Nicklaus, Front Ensemble
Edie Pawlak, Bass Drum 1
Nora Rajesh, Front Ensemble
Heather Ramsey, Snare
Jake Rohde, Tenors
Gael Sanchez, Cymbals
Emery Teague, Front Ensemble (Front Ensemble Captain)
Lex Truby, Bass Drum 5
Tim Wise, Cymbals

DGN Represented at Fischoff National Competition

Congratulations to Emma Krause on her performance in the Quarter-Finals of Fischoff, the nation's largest Chamber Music Competition. Her flute quartet is being adjudicated in the Quarter-Finals of the Junior Winds Division. This event typically takes place on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, but this year will be held through the broadcast and adjudication of submitted videos. 

Today's Quarter-Final Performances are being broadcast HERE.

Click HERE or on the image above to connect with Fischoff's Facebook site.

Sample's of Emma's quartet may be found directly here:
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3

We extend our best wishes to Emma, and her ensemble, for success at Fischoff!

DGN Flutist Featured On NPR's "From The Top"

Emma Krause (right) and the Purple Hippopotami Flute Quartet

DGN senior flutist Emma Krause was recently featured on the critically acclaimed national radio broadcast, From The Top, which highlights outstanding classical musicians.

CLICK HERE to enjoy last week's full broadcast (Episode 387). Emma's quartet is featured at the 48:03 minute mark. CLICK HERE for the Purple Hippopotami Flute Quartet.

Congratulation, Emma!

"Lean On Me" - DGN Bands Class of 2020