Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band who had a terrific recording session at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville this morning. The kids are very much looking forward to sharing our IGSMA District Contest Repertoire with families this week.
Congratulations to Mr. De Stefano for his reelection to the National Band Association Board of Directors as a Middle School Representative for the 2020-2022 term.
Ted Lega was a legend in every sense of the word. He was the band director at Joliet Township High School for 33 years, continuing the legacy of excellence that amazing program throughout his time there. He was elected to...
I met and knew Ed Jones mostly through the Illinois Grade School Music Association. I didn’t know him well, but there have been few more supportive of my career and our band program over the years. His influence on bands...
WHEREAS, Skokie School District 73½ enjoys a long tradition of musical excellence that extends beyond 50 years, and WHEREAS, the members of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band diligently practice and accept the challenge to learn pieces of music of...
Congratulations to Mr. De Stefano for being elected to the Board of Directors of the National Band Association (NBA), as a Elementary/Middle School Representative, for the 2018-2020 biennium!
The McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band and Tamagawa Academy Wind Orchestra present a joint “Friendship Concert” on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 PM (CST) at Niles West High School. Please join us in person or online! 6:00p Webcast Begins (http://www.banddirector.com)...
Congratulations to Mr. De Stefano for being selected as the 2016 Skokie Award for Artistic Excellence Individual Recipient by the Skokie Fine Arts Commission! Mr. De Stefano will be recognized at the June Village Board meeting (with reception following).
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band and McCracken Choirs for their fabulous performances today at the Illinois Grade School Music Association District 7 Organization Contest. All the groups performed wonderfully with each earning a Division I (superior) rating....
Thursday, February 25 at 7:00p the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band’s performance at the CBDNA/NBA North Central Division Conference will be webcast at: http://music.iastate.edu/feeds/recital/ All of conference performances will be webcast at that address and the schedule is is filled with...