Illinois lost one of the great middle school band directors this week - Pete Pappas former Director of Bands at Kelvin Grove Middle School (Lockport) and Glenbrook South High School (Glenview)

Congratulations to Mr. De Stefano for his re-election to the National Band Association Board of Directors as a Middle School Representative for the 2026-2028 term!

Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Concert Band and Middleton Elementary School for their outstanding performances at the 2025 District 66 Winter Invitational held at Lakeview Junior High School on Saturday. 

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.

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.