Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their tremendous performance, and selection as Honor Band, at the 2011 University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. This is the fourth time the Symphonic Band has received this prestigious honor....
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their outstanding performance at the 2011 Illinois Grade School Music Association State Festival Friday night. The Symphonic Band was given special recognition by IGSMA by being selected as an “honors” ensemble...
Mark Rymer, Band Director at Zion-Benton Township High School, passed away suddenly this week. Our thoughts and prayers are with his young family during this truly difficult time. Mark Christian Rymer, 34, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday,...
We just received our contest site assignments from the IGSMA State Office. The McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band and Choirs will be performing Friday, April 29 at Grayslake Middle School, Grayslake, Illinois. The Symphonic Band performs at 4:00p. 7th Grade...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their 9th consecutive invitation to the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival. Lot’s of work to do, get practicing! More info (performance times, etc…) when we have it. Dear Chip,...
MENC has started a new Music Advocacy Website Groundswell: For today’s students to succeed tomorrow, they need a comprehensive education that includes music taught by exemplary music educators [MENC Groundswell] One of astronaut, Colonel Catherine “Cady” Coleman’s personal items on...
Here’s hoping that all members of the McCracken and Middleton Bands have a wonderful (and practice filled) Spring Break! According to the University of Illinois Band’s website. Superstate Invitations will be emailed on April 1. The calendar has been updated...
Lot’s of congratulations to go around: • First to the Middleton Beginner Band. What a great first concert! You’re off to a terrific start and are going to make me look good for a lot of years to come. The Symphonic...
A big congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their terrific performance at today’s IGSMA District 7 Organization Contest. Their performance earned them our 49th consecutive Division I (Outstanding) rating at district contest. Great job everyone. Keep up...
Thanks to band parent Mary Goldenberg for sharing these photos. [nggallery id=10]