Another well respected educator leaving us way too soon. Our condolences to Steve’s family, friends, and students. Steve Nedzel 1979-2011 [ Chicago Tribune ] Popular Band Director Dies in Fall [ NBC Chicago ] Lincoln-Cay Mourns Death of West Band...
The Skokie Patch just published a great article about our selection as Honor Band at the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. Check it out! McCracken Band Makes Sweet Music [Skokie Patch]
In case you missed it, the Skokie Review included an article about the Symphonic Band last week! We’ve been recently interviewed by the Skokie Patch as well. Stay tuned for that one!
WHEREAS, under the direction of Chip De Stefano, McCracken Middle School, once again, has proven to provide an exemplary curriculum in music; and WHEREAS, the McCracken Middle School Band has brought great credit on its school and Village through the...
Tonight, at the Village Board Meeting, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen will declare today (June 6, 2011) “McCracken Middle School Band Day” in the Village of Skokie. We’ll post the full text of the resolution when we’ve received it! So…Happy...
Congratulations to all of the McCracken MIddle School and Middleton Elementary School for a FABULOUS All-Bands Concert last night. All the groups performed so musically and maturely. Thanks to the MANY, MANY parents who helped organize the post concert reception....
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their tremendous performance, and selection as Honor Band, at the 2011 University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. This is the fourth time the Symphonic Band has received this prestigious honor....
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their outstanding performance at the 2011 Illinois Grade School Music Association State Festival Friday night. The Symphonic Band was given special recognition by IGSMA by being selected as an “honors” ensemble...
Mark Rymer, Band Director at Zion-Benton Township High School, passed away suddenly this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with his young family during this truly difficult time. Mark Christian Rymer, 34, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday,...
We just received our contest site assignments from the IGSMA State Office. The McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band and Choirs will be performing Friday, April 29 at Grayslake Middle School, Grayslake, Illinois. The Symphonic Band performs at 4:00p. 7th Grade...