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Congratulations to the 2022-2023 McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for being selected as a national winner of the 2023 Mark of Excellence Award from the Foundation for Music Education.
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t's hard to believe how fast summer flew by, but we can't wait to get started with each of the bands!
Several months ago Mr. De Stefano was interviewed by noted composer and educator Tyler S. Grant as part of a new project he was creating entitled Teaching Tone: Successful Sounds from the Start. Check it out!
A huge congratulations to the McCracken Bands Class of 2023 for graduating from Skokie School District 73.5 this past Thursday. We'll miss you!
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Programs dating back to the opening of Oakview Junior High School in 1959. Photos and yearbook pages included when available.
Free arrangements and exercises that we have used with our students over the years.
Professional development articles and clinic session outlines and handouts developed over the last two decades.
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Our favorite works that we've performed with our performance ensembles.
Developing a professional library is one of the most important steps to continuing our own learning once we've entered the classroom.
The different methods, apps, and teaching materials we use with our students.