Fall Band Concerts: November 1 and November 3

Please join the members of the DGN Bands on both Tuesday, November 1 and Thursday November 3, for the 2022 Fall Band Concerts. 

On November 1, the DGN Wind Ensemble and DGN Concert Band will be joined by the Jefferson Junior High School Band, and the Westview Hills Middle School Band.

On November 3, the DGN Symphonic Band, DGN Jazz Ensemble and DGN Jazz Lab Band will perform.

Both concerts begin at 7 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium of North High School. The concerts are free to attend, and doors open for general seating at 6:30 PM.

The Fall Band Concerts will be live-streamed on the DGN Fine Arts Department YouTube Channel, and may be accessed directly using the links below.

Fall Band Concert 1 (Concert Band/Wind Ensemble/Jefferson/Westview Hills)

Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 PM CST

https://youtu.be/B22naOgwuao

Fall Band Concert 2 (Symphonic Band/Jazz Lab/Jazz Ensemble)

Thursday, November 3, 7:00 PM CST

https://youtu.be/uihGIg6qTl8

Sounds of the Stadium 2022

The Trojan Marching Band brought the 2022 regular-season to a spectacular sonic and visual close on Friday night at the annual 'Sounds of the Stadium' concert. Congratulations to the members of the band, and especially the Seniors in the Class of 2023 who performed in their final 'Sounds of the Stadium' performance with the Trojan Marching Band. Bravo to all!

The livestream video is archived HERE.

"Sounds of the Stadium" Concert - Friday, October 21 - 7 PM

Join us Friday, October 21, at 7:00 PM in the Purple Gym of North High School for the 2022 Sounds of the Stadium Concert featuring student performers from the DGN Trojan Marching Band. Come hear all the music, and relive the pageantry of the 2022 season, while looking ahead to the DGN football team's upcoming playoff run!

The 2022 Sounds of the Stadium Concert will be live-streamed on the DGN Fine Arts Department YouTube Channel. 

Trojan Marching Band and Athenas: Final Regular Season Performance

Congratulations to the members of the 2022-23 Trojan Marching Band and DGN Varsity Athenas for wonderful performances Friday night during DGN's victory over Oak Park and River Forest High School. With the victory by the Trojan Varsity Football Team, DGN improved to 6-2 on the season.

The members of the Trojan Marching Band navigated challenging weather elements and came through with - unquestionably - their strongest and most emotionally impactful performance of the 2022 season. The band's performance was a powerful display of hard work, determination and uncompromising musicianship! 

Special appreciation is extended to the members of the Class of 2023, for their service to our organization and community. Friday night marked the final regular-season home performance for 34 members of the Trojan Marching Band and 9 members of the Athenas. These students have given thousands of hours of service to North High School over the past four years, and we are pleased to recognize them for their dedication. All together, the class of 2023 represents a combined 168 years of commitment to North High School! 

DGN Musicians Shine During Old Oaken Bucket Win!

Congratulations to the members of the 2022-23 Trojan Marching Band, members of the DGN Choir and DGN Varsity Athenas for wonderful performances Friday night during DGN's victory over Hinsdale Central High School. With the victory by the Trojan Varsity Football Team, DGN re-captured the "Old Oaken Bucket" for the first time since 2006.

The rivalry competition for "the Bucket" began in 1935. In the first sixteen years of its existence, Downers Grove controlled the series, winning ten of the sixteen games and tying two. Then in 1951, the Red Devils controlled the Bucket for twenty consecutive years (1951 to 1970). 

Special appreciation is extended to the members of the Herrick Middle School Band and Choir, Jefferson Junior High School Band and Choir, and Westview Hills Middle School Band, for joining our DGN musicians on field for Pre Game and Halftime performances!

Appreciation is extended to the volunteers who provided the Marching Band with water during the game, sold merchandise at the DGN-FOFA table, and photographed the band's performances.

CLICK HERE for a gallery of additional photos from September 30, 2022.