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2023 McCracken Solo Recital
Congratulations to the members of the McCracken Middle School Band and Choirs who participated in the annual McCracken Middle School Solo Recital this morning.
Symphonic Band at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Eighth Grade Singers and the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their amazing performances at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference!
2023 Illinois Music Education Conference
January 28, 2023 Chip De Stefano, conductor Cesar Mendoza, guest conductor Jan Berry Baker, alto saxophone Download Concert Program Symphonic Band Emblem of Unity – J. J. Richards, arranged by James Swearingen West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein, arranged by...

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Resources

Concert Programs
Programs dating back to the opening of Oakview Junior High School in 1959. Photos and yearbook pages included when available.
Free Downloads
Free arrangements and exercises that we have used with our students over the years.
Lectures and Articles
Professional development articles and clinic session outlines and handouts developed over the last two decades.

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Repertoire
Our favorite works that we've performed with our performance ensembles.
Books
Developing a professional library is one of the most important steps to continuing our own learning once we've entered the classroom.
Teaching Materials
The different methods, apps, and teaching materials we use with our students.