One would be hard pressed to find someone who had as much an influence on woodwind education as Himie Voxman. I was certainly just reminded of this going through different repertoire helping students choose solos for the upcoming solo and...
Congratulations to the many Symphonic Band members who auditioned for the 2011 IMEA District 7 Junior Band today. Auditions went really well and I’m sure each of you represented McCracken Middle School very well! We should have results from IMEA...
This morning, at the Illinois Grade School Music Association’s State Meeting, the IGSMA presented Mr. De Stefano with the Cloyd Meyers Memorial Award!!! The Cloyd Meyers Award is the highest distinction that the IGSMA gives to individuals and now McCracken...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their invitation to serve as a demonstration group for a 2011 Midwest Clinic rehearsal lab. We very excited that Paula Crider, Midwest Clinic Board Member and Longhorn Band Director at the...
It’s still quite tentative, but I’ve posted the 2011-2012 Calendar. The finalized calendar should be set by the end of the summer!
Another well respected educator leaving us way too soon. Our condolences to Steve’s family, friends, and students. Steve Nedzel 1979-2011 [ Chicago Tribune ] Popular Band Director Dies in Fall [ NBC Chicago ] Lincoln-Cay Mourns Death of West Band...
The Skokie Patch just published a great article about our selection as Honor Band at the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. Check it out! McCracken Band Makes Sweet Music [Skokie Patch]
In case you missed it, the Skokie Review included an article about the Symphonic Band last week! We’ve been recently interviewed by the Skokie Patch as well. Stay tuned for that one!
WHEREAS, under the direction of Chip De Stefano, McCracken Middle School, once again, has proven to provide an exemplary curriculum in music; and WHEREAS, the McCracken Middle School Band has brought great credit on its school and Village through the...
Tonight, at the Village Board Meeting, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen will declare today (June 6, 2011) “McCracken Middle School Band Day” in the Village of Skokie. We’ll post the full text of the resolution when we’ve received it! So…Happy...