This past summer I had the priviledge of being one of the guest conductors of the Illinois Summer Youth Music Junior Concert Band. I had a wonderful time, and was very impressed by the camp during my time there. I...
Our annual fundraiser through Barnes and Noble (Old Orchard) has been scheduled for November 1, 2005. The McCracken Band will received a percentage of all purchases made with an accompanying purchase slip. Flyers and slips will be posted as soon...
Our demonstration performance at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic will take place on Friday, December 16, 11:00 AM in the Grand and State Ballrooms on the fourth floor of the Palmer House. I’m very excited that Gary Barton will...
The calendar for this school years has been updated and posted. Please note that because of the Symphonic Band’s Midwest Clinic recording session at the end of February, the recording session listed in the district calendar for December 11 will...
The 2005 Superstate CDs have finally arrived! If you pre-ordered a CD they may be picked up at the McCracken office between 9:00 am and noon. Please note that due to construction, McCracken will be closed on Monday, August 1...
What an honor! We’ve recently been invited by the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic to serve as a demonstration band for a rehearsal lab clinic at this year’s conference. The Midwest Clinic will take place on December 13 – 17....
The audio and art proofs for the 2005 Superstate CDs have been approved and the project is currently in production. Delivery should, hopefully, happen soon. We’ll post an announcement on the website when the CDs are available for pickup in...
What a terrific year we had, and next year is shaping up to be even better. Have a fun, safe summer. Practice lots!!!! —–
WHEREAS, for the second time in the past three years, under the direction of Chip De Stefano, Director of Bands, McCracken Middle School has demonstrated its excellence in Symphonic Band performance and has provided another example of the school’s exemplary...
RESOLUTION FOR THE McCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND WHEREAS Skokie School District 73.5 has a tradition of musical excellence that extends more than 30 years, and WHEREAS the members of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band diligently practiced and accepted...