In Memoriam: Hy Savit

The McCracken Middle School Bands lost a dear friend today. Mr. Hy Savit, former band director and music educator in the Chicago Public Schools, and private teacher to hundreds of Mr. Stahlberg’s and Mr. De Stefano’s students, passed away today.

Mr. Savit, who just recently retired from teaching privately, was an ardent supporter of the McCracken Bands. In his 40+ years our working with our students, it was very rare for him to miss a concert. He will be dearly missed.

The funeral will take place Friday, May 2 at 10am at Chicago Jewish Funeral Chapel located at 195 North Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 60089.