DGN Winter Guard at WGI Regional Competition

Congratulations to the DGN Winter Guard on their second-ever appearance at a Winter Guard International (WGI) Regional.  On Saturday, February 26th, the team traveled to Lincoln-Way East High School and represented DGN very well on the larger, regional stage. With a score of 73.35, the team bested their previous week total by a significant margin of 13 points. 

The team competed in a competition class higher than the class in which they normally compete at WGI (and two classes above where they started the season).  Despite this added challenge, the team managed to place 11th out of 18 guards.  

Way to go DGN Winter Guard!

DGN Winter Guard Takes 2nd Place at Schaumburg Contest

After their recent class promotion two weeks ago, the DGN Winter Guard made their very first appearance in the SAA Class this past Sunday at the Schaumburg High School Winter Guard Contest. They were thrilled to find continued success, even when up against tougher scoring criteria.  Congratulations to the Winter Guard for rising to this new challenge and placing 2nd at this weekend's contest!  

If you haven't caught the DGN Winter Guard yet, be sure to catch their performance of "Can't Burst My Bubble" at one of their upcoming contests!  Next Saturday February 26th, the team will be taking on the WGI Chicago Regional held at Lincoln-Way East High School.  The following weekend (March 5th) they will be competing at Lake Park High School.  

Congratulations again, DGN Winter Guard!

DGN Jazzers @ ETHS Jazz Festival

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Jazz Ensemble and DGN Jazz Lab Band for their terrific performances at the 2022 Evanston Township High School Jazz Festival this weekend. Student musicians from the DGN Jazz program spent the weekend immersing themselves in jazz education, in addition to having some bowling fun! 

Thank you to the faculty, staff, students and parent volunteers of Evanston Township High School for creating a wonderful day of learning and opportunities to grow as musicians.

Winter Concert Kudos!

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble for a wonderful performance at the 2022 Winter Band Concert! A special commendation is extended to soloist Kyra McComb for her performance of the James Curnow Concertino for Percussion.   

Winter Guard Promoted to SAA Class!

The winter guard had an exceptionally successful weekend, taking First Place in the SRA class at the Naperville North competition, and besting their score from the previous week by 10 points!

Additionally, the winter guard reached new heights with their most monumental achievement yet.  Their high score propelled them into another echelon of competition.  The team has competed in the Midwest Color Guard Circuit for for the past ten years in the "SRA class," but their high level of achievement this weekend led to their promotion into the more competitive "SAA class."  

Advancing to the next class up is an impressive affirmation, yet it also means a harder score sheet and tougher competition is ahead for the team. 

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Winter Guard, and best wishes as you embrace new challenges and refine your competitive show this season! 

Winter Concert This Week: Thursday, February 10

The DGN Bands will present their Winter Band Concert on Thursday, February 10, at 7:00 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium of North High School. 

Out-of-town family and friends may view the concert, live-streamed, on the DGN Fine Arts YouTube Channel, HERE, or by visiting: www.youtube.com/DGNFineArts

Pep Band Season Finale / Parent Night!

Thank you to the volunteer musicians of the DGN Pep Band for providing energetic music and lots of school spirit during the 2021-22 basketball season. Well done!

And, thank you to those parents and guardians that dusted off their instruments and joined us for the season finale. It was great to have you with us!

D99 Jazz in Clinic and Concert with NIU Jazz Orchestra

Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra

The student musicians of the DGN and DGS Jazz Bands participated in an educational clinic and concert with the internationally acclaimed Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra. Led by Professor Reggie Thomas, the NIU Jazz Orchestra performed an exciting set that kept the audience engaged and cheering for more.

Congratulations to the members of the DGN and DGN Jazz programs for their outstanding performances tonight at the Tivoli theater in Downers Grove. It was a pleasure and honor for our students to open for the great Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra!

DGS Jazz Workshop

DGN Jazz Lab Band

DGS Jazz Lab Band

DGN Jazz Ensemble

DGS Jazz Ensemble