Tonight's Practice Will End at 8 PM

This afternoon we realized that the end time for tonight's practice has been listed inconsistently. We apologize for the error.

Camp restarts today at 5 PM. We will dismiss students at 8 PM tonight.

Back on Campus and Ready to Rock!

The Trojan Marching Band is off and running at Band Camp 2015. 

Congratulations to our "Newcomers" and our "Formers" for a great first day!

It's Band Camp Day!!

Hello! We are SO excited to welcome so many new and familiar faces to campus today for the first day of camp with the entire Trojan Marching Band in attendance. Our Student Leadership Team has been working hard all week to get ready for today, as has the Drumline and Color Guard who have just completed their mini-camps. 

This morning we welcome newcomers and leaders at 8am. We'll look forward to seeing EVERYONE again this afternoon at 5pm. Tonight's 'Spirit Night' is Section Colors. Newcomers - we'll explain this. Formers - you know what to do! Here's a reminder of your assigned color:

Flute-red

Clarinet-yellow

Saxophone-green

Trumpet-blue

Mellophone-orange

Low Brass-white

Percussion-black

Guard-pink

Drum Major- camo

Updated DGN Band Camp Practice Schedule (Camp starts tomorrow!)

The 2015 DGN Marching Band Camp kicks off tomorrow (Friday, August 14) with new members & leaders attending a morning session, and the full band attending in the evening.

In late May, several small adjustments were made to the schedule originally published in April. To make sure that all families have the most current version of the Band Camp schedule, we are posting the revised schedule again today.


The changes that were made to the original schedule included:

• eliminating the practice originally announced for Sunday, August 16.
• adding a morning rehearsal on Thursday, August 20
• adding a morning rehearsal on Friday, August 21

Please click here for a PDF file of this updated schedule, or review the embedded document below.

Percussion and Color Guard Mini Camps Underway!

Members of the Trojan Marching Band Percussion and Color Guard sections are on campus today, Wednesday, and Thursday participating in mini camp rehearsals. All tolled, these dedicated students will rehearse a full 24 hours in advance of Band Camp 2015. Thank you to each of the students in these sections - as well as their Student Leaders - for their dedication to excellence!

Leading the Way #99Learns

The 2015 DGN Band Student Leadership Team spent the day honing their communication and leadership skills at the Lincoln Marsh Nature Preserve Ropes Course and on campus. Thanks to these dedicated students for their energy and dedication to excellence!

Save The Date! DGN Trojan Marching Band Yearbook Photo

Trojan Marching Band members are asked to "save the date" for this year's group photograph.

Friday, September 11

1:45 - 2:30 PM

Field House

* This is an "early dismissal" day. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:30 PM. Band members will then change for the photograph, and stage in the Field House.

Ordering information will be provided to students and parents later this month.

Congrats Kendall Gretsch! #99Learns

Congratulations to DGN Band Alumnus Kendall Gretsch on her ESPY Nomination. We are very proud of you Kendall!

Read more about the story:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-dgr-espy-female-athlete-disability-tl-0709-20150714-story.html

Happy Independence Day!

Congratulations and thank you to the members of the Trojan Marching Band and Marching Mustangs who once again combined forces to form the District 99 Marching Band for this year's 4th of July Parade in Downers Grove. The band entertained a large crowd for the length of the parade with high energy music, marching and guard work. Another huge thank you to the booster parents at both North and South who supported the band with water, uniform distribution, and equipment moving. We hope all our District 99 music families enjoy the Independence Day holiday and the rest of their summer vacations!

DGN Alumnus Kristin Bowers - NYC Macy's Fireworks Soundtrack

DGN Band Alumnus and Unites States Air Force Band Principal Clarinetist, Kristin Bowers, performs tonight in New York City as the USAFB will provide the soundtrack for the largest fireworks display in our nation. 

This 6 minute video is an inspiring look behind the scenes to see how the music - and the pyrotechnics - are a collaborative and creative venture as this production is planned to celebrate our nation's Independence Day. 

Enjoy viewing, and Happy Fourth of July! 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/USAFBand/videos/10152926953596121/

YouTube:

http://youtu.be/B8mvdTJKcZM