At this evenings school board meeting, the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band was recognized by the Board of Education. WHEREAS, Skokie School District 73.5 enjoys a long tradition of musical excellence that extends beyond 40 years, and WHEREAS, the members...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic for their wonderful performance at the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival and their selection as the Honor Band for the middle school division. As Honor Band, the Symphonic Band receives an...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School’s 7th Grade Swing Choir, 8th Grade Swing Choir, and Symphonic Band. Each ensemble was selected as an “Honors Ensemble” at the Illinois Grade School Music Association State Festival. This is the 5th consecutive year...
Thank you to the many McCracken parents who donated their time and talents to host the IGSMA State Contest this weekend. Everything went extremely smoothly. Hosting an event of this size would not be possible without the wonderful support we...
Please join us in the McCracken Middle School Music Room this Sunday at 3:00 for the first meeting of the Midwest Parent Committee Meeting. All parents of current Symphonic Band members are welcome to attend this meeting. Agenda items to...
Mr. De Stefano will be participating in the Midwest Clinic Blogs. Several directors will be writing about the Midwest experience as they prepare for and reflect upon their performance next December. —–
The Midwest Clinic has formally announced the performers for the 2006 60th Anniversary Conference. —–
Because of an unforseen family commitment that Mr. De Stefano must attend, the Board of Education presentation honoring the Symphonic Band has been postponed until Tuesday, May 9. More information soon. —–
We need your help! Following the Spring Vocal Concert on Thursday, at approximately 8:15 PM, Mrs. Lehner and I will be having a parent meeting to organize our hosting of the IGSMA State Band, Orchestra, and Choir Contest on April...
FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2006 Junior High/Middle School Combined 1:30pm Westlake Middle 2:00pm Westmont Junior 2:30pm McCracken Middle 3:00pm Indian Trail Junior 3:30pm Break 3:45pm Kelvin Grove 4:15pm MacArthur 4:45pm Troy Middle 5:15pm Hickory Creek 5:45pm Break 6:00pm Hadley* Class A...