For a variety of reasons, the Concert Band and 5th Grade Band Concert listed in the District Calendar will not take place.
Congratulations to all the McCracken Middle School students who auditioned for the IMEA District 7 Honor Band auditions today. Results should be sent out in the next couple of days.
Congratulations to our very own Director of Choirs, Beth Lehner, for being selected as this year’s recipient of the Illinois Grade School Music Association Cloyd Myers Memorial Award! The Cloyd Myers Memorial Award is presented annually to a person who...
Two Illinois high school bands were recognized with today’s announcement of the 2007 National Wind Band Honors: The Libertyville High School School Wind Ensemble (Don Shupe) was recognized in the AAAAA High School Division with special recognition to oboe soloist...
We are pleased to announce that the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band, in partnership with BandDirector.com, will be presenting a live concert internet broadcast on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 7:00 PM. We’ll continue to post details as they become...
The McCracken Middle School Bands has recently arranged a guest mini-residency program with noted pianist and commercial composer Sam Stryke. Mr. Stryke will work with band students, present a performance for McCracken MS (and possibly Middleton…I’m working on it!), and...
Very sad news today. Connie Johnson, who most in the Middleton Elementary School and Skokie School District 73.5 community would know as the “grandfriend” alway volunteering in the Middleton office and around school, recently passed away. Connie A. Johnson, nee...
I imagine almost everyone who has picked up a band instrument has been exposed to the music of Sandy Feldstein. His partnership with John O’Reilly alone yielded dozens, if not hundreds of works. His strong presence in our profession will...
John L. Badsing, age 56, of Chicago, band director in the Archdiocese of Chicago for 35 years. Loyal member of The National Catholic Band Association. Beloved husband of Ann, nee Quaiver; cherished father of James and Joseph; devoted son of...
Joseph Stephen De Stefano Born July 12, 2007 – 5:06 PM 7 pounds, 6 ounces Pictures will be updated every couple of days for the first week!