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...

RESOLUTION POR THE McCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND WHEREAS, the Skokie School District 73.3 enjoys a long tradition of musical excellence, and WHEREAS, the members of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band diligently practiced over the summer months n preparation...

WHEREAS, under the direction of Chip De Stefano, McCracken Middle School has proven to provide an exemplary curriculum in music; and WHEREAS, the McCracken Middle School Band was named the honor band, which is the equivalent of first place, at...