We just got our state contest times today! Once again both the band and swing choirs will be performing at Troy Middle School in Plainfield. The Symphonic Band performs at 2:10. 7th Grade Swing Choir Performs at 3:20, and the...
Just got the Superstate performance times today: Friday, MAY 2, 2008 Junior High/Middle School Combined 1:00 PM Richmond-Burton HS (Class A) 1:30 PM Edison Middle School 2:00 PM Hickory Creek Middle School 2:30 PM McCracken Middle School 3:00 PM Westlake...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for being invited, by audition, to participate in the 2008 University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival! Superstate will take place on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Krannert Center for the...
There is an incoming parents meeting for 8th grade parents at Niles North High School on Monday, March 31 starting at 7:00 PM in the band room. Students are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Mr. Eisele.
Beginning at about noon today, our district’s email server will be down throughout our spring break. Sorry for the inconvenience! Once we receive word from Superstate, I’ll be sure to post the results right away.
Congratulations to all the students of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band, 7th Grade Swing Choir, and 8th Grade Swing Choir. All three ensembles received Division I Ratings at today’s Illinois Grade School Music Association District Organization Contest. Great Work...
I’m very proud of my alma mater: Northwestern unveils $90 million plan for School of Music building [Chicago Tribune]
I wish I had time to do these types of posts more regularly but: A fascinating feature of young Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Also interesting is Venezuela’s “system,” a state sponsored music program created to reduce crime and increase the...
Just a reminder that the Symphonic Band will be recording our Superstate audition tape this Monday, February 18 from 9 – 12 in the McCracken Gym. Wish us luck!
Congratulations to the 89 members of the McCracken Middle School Bands that participated in the IGSMA Solo Contest today. We received a total of 74 Division I’s (outstanding) and 15 Division II’s (good). Great work!