Congratulations to Michaela Wellems, former flutist with the McCracken Middle School Bands, for her featured performance (on violin) on WFMT’s Introductions. You can catch the full audio archive on the WFMT website. Michaela Wellems, 18, is a Rachel Barton Pine...
While there are couple dates I’m still waiting on, the 2013-2014 Band Calendar has been added to the website. I don’t expect any changes at this point, however: The November 18 Symphonic Band Concert is tentative and waiting for administrative...
If you haven’t heard it, be sure to check out the interview with Middleton Elementary School Teacher Shelley Nizynski and McCracken Middle School Teacher Jen Ciok on WBEZ. The work they are doing is truly amazing! A Better Life for...
The Midwest Clinic has (finally) officially announced the 2013 Performing Organizations! http://www.midwestclinic.org/2013-performing-organizations.html It’s a wonderful honor to be amongst all of these amazing groups!
Congratulations to the Niles North High School Percussion Ensemble for receiving an invitation to perform at the 2014 Illinois Music Educators State Conference next January!!!
2012-2013 Band Yearbook Page All Bands Concert Niles North High School May 20, 2013 Chip De Stefano, conductor David Morrison, conductor Emily Malamud, student teacher conductor Beginner Band Jim Along Josie – Traditional Skip to My Lou – Traditional Chant...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their terrific performance at the Illinois Grade School Music Association State Festival on Saturday. Once again the Symphonic Band was selected as one of the “honors ensembles” at our site…recognition from...
One of my great joys was spearheading the nomination and induction of John P. Paynter into the National Band Association’s Hall of Fame. Mr. Paynter was my band director at Northwestern University and had an enormous influence, not only on...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their 11th consecutive invitation to the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. Lot’s of work to do, get practicing! Bands Selected to the Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival 2013: Alphabetical...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for receiving a Division I (superior) at today’s IGSMA District Contest! The Symphonic Band received a 7-7-8, which is only one point away from a perfect score from all three judges! Congratulations...