Hey Seniors! (Hey What?) It's time to reflect ...

Attention Seniors!  It's time to complete the Senior Reflection information for the Band Banquet!

The “SENIOR REFLECTIONS” will be printed in the banquet program.  Before we introduce you at the banquet for your senior award, we will read a PORTION of the essay that you write about your experiences in Band at DGN.  The idea of this essay is for you to communicate any thoughts or feelings you would like to share with your friends, parents, fellow classmates, etc. 


Instructions for submitting your Banquet Senior Reflections, as well as a Baby/Toddler Picture, may be found at the following link:


http://www.box.net/shared/gbuixqvqai 


The due date for materials is Sunday, May 1, 2011.

National Adjudicator's Band Invitational Contest

Today North High School hosted the National Adjudicator's Band Invitational Contest. Bands from as far away as New York and Texas participated.

Congratulations ton the DGN Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Miller, for opening today's contest with an exhibition performance. Following that performance band students were fortunate to work with internationally acclaimed composer Mark Camphouse.

Many thanks are extended to the DGN Music Boosters, and the students of the DGN Bands, for staffing today's contest with a terrific team of volunteers.

Park District Asks Residents to Name New Bandshell

Article from the Downers Grove Patch:

http://downersgrove.patch.com/articles/park-district-asks-residents-to-name-new-bandshell#

Park District Asks Residents to Name New Bandshell

Exchange with Wayszata High School

North High welcomed the Wayszata High School Wind Ensemble (Plymouth, MN - suburb of Minneapolis) to campus today for an 'Exchange Concert' with the DGN Wind Ensemble.  Under the baton of conductor & teacher Dr. Donal Krubsack, the students from Wayszata performed beautifully.  The band's balance, blend, and intonation - not to mention their technical facility - were inspiring.  The members of the DGN Wind Ensemble also performed with excellence as Mr. Miller led the group in a performance of Richard Salva's 'Baicatu.'

Our thanks goes out to the WHS Wind Ensemble for stopping at DGN on their way home from their Chicago tour.

Spring Band Concert

Congratulations to the members of the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, as well as senior soloists Marie Kirkegaard and Isaac Stevenson on a wonderful Spring Band Concert.

A special thank you to Dr. Matthew Mailman for guest conducting the bands tonight and for sharing his musical insight with our students this week.

Guest Conductor - Dr. Matthew Mailman

Dr. Matthew Mailman, Professor of Conducting at the Wanda Bass School of Music of Oklahoma City University, was on campus today working with all of our band students in preparation for tomorrow night's Spring Band Concert. After school, Dr. Mailman led a session exploring the art of conducting.

Thursday night Dr. Mailman will guest conduct each of the DGN concert bands, including a performance of his father's (Martin Mailman) famous composition "Liturgical Music For Band" (1967).

Winter Guard Success at Athena Spectacular

Congratulations to the Winter Guard for their performances at the Athena Spectacular on Saturday. The team placed 3rd in the AAA Lyrical Flag category and 2nd in the AAA Tall Flag category.

Winter Guard Qualifies for State!

Congratulations to the Winter Guard, and Head Coach Emily Rivera, for their performances at the Andrew High School Team Dance Illinois Regional Competition this past weekend. The team placed 6th in the Division 1 Tall Flag category and 5th in the Division 1 Lyrical Flag category and also qualified their Tall Flag routine for the TDI State Competition based on their high scores for the day.

Way to go DGN Winter Guard!

NIU Jazz Concert at DGN Cancelled

All District 99 scheduled events for Thursday, February 3rd have been canceled.  The buildings are completely shut-down, and consequently the Northern Illinois University / District 99 Jazz Concert has been canceled.  

As you can appreciate, this is all unfolding rather quickly.  We have no further information at this time regarding ticket refunds, or how those will be processed.  As soon as we have more information we will of course let you know.