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Author: Chip De Stefano

2022 SuperState Concert Band Festival
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their fantastic performance at the University of Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival.  The kids did an amazing job learning a very tough program in just a few weeks!
IGSMA State Festival
A huge congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for a terrific performance at the IGSMA State Festival this past weekend at New Trier High School. Not only did they turn around a new program only two weeks after...
Prairie State Concert Band Festival
Congratulations to Mr. Mendoza and the McCracken Middle School Concert Band for their fabulous performance at the Prairie State Concert Band Festival at Wentz Concert Hall (Naperville) this past Saturday!!!!
2022 CBDNA – NBA North Central Division Conference
April 8, 2022 Chip De Stefano, conductor Cesar Mendoza, guest conductor Lindsay Flowers, Oboe Download Concert Program Symphonic Band Liadov Fanfare – Brian Beck To Create a Voice – Carol Brittin Chambers Coast Guards – Karl King, arranged by James...
Creating a Culture of Excellence
Chip De Stefano Presented at 2016 Illinois Music Education Conference and many state conferences and band director workshops Download Session Handout Introduction Thanks! I’m thrilled to be here to talk about the culture in our programs. This is my 20th...
Yeah…but I can’t do That
Chip De Stefano 2016 National Band Association/Illinois Grade School Music Association Band Director Workshop with McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band Download Session Handout