Mr. De Stefano received a gracious invitation to sit for an interview with one of his mentors, Professor Paula Crider, for her Concert Artistry series for Conn Selmer's Division of Education.
Be sure to check out this AMAZING interview of McCracken Band Alum Nichole Thompson by The Flute View Magazine!
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!
This past weekend I had the opportunity to talk with Kyle Smith and Caitlin Ramsay on Kyle's podcast "The Growing Band Director" We had a great time talking band!
Robert Davis, Olathe Northwest HS, KS talks about his philosophy on connecting with students. Lord of the Rings composer Johan de Meij shares his musical journey and the process he uses when he composes. Chip De Stefano of McCracken Middle School in Skokie, IL...
Chip De Stefano is an arranger, composer, and the longtime band director at McCracken Middle School in Skokie, Illinois. Under his direction, the bands at McCracken have won numerous awards and have twice been invited to perform at the Midwest...
We had the amazing Robert Herrings in for a couple day residency in 2018. While he was in town, Don Stinson came by to interview him for his podcast and let me sit in as cohost! Going out of town...
Had a great time talking with Don Stinson on the Bandmasters Podcast! What I Did On My Summer Vacation, by Don Stinson Selected two pieces for score study. Ultimately, I spilled a cup of coffee on one of them so...
Mike Balter graduated from Oakview Junior High School in 1966. Earning his collegiate degrees at DePaul University, Mike has studied under several of the nation’s most respected players and teachers. He later taught drums and percussion at Governor’s State University,...
This interview, by Julie DeRoche, appeared in the Conn-Selmer publication Keynotes Magazine (Winter 2005). Teaching young musicians is not an easy job. The complex subject matter, the varied personalities and many additional factors present a daunting challenge. However, one thing is...