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As part of our preparation to record out 2011 Midwest Clinic application, the Symphonic Band had a terrific clinic with University of Illinois Director of Bands Dr. Robert Rumbelow this evening. As usual the kids worked hard and made some...
Congratulations to all the members of the McCracken Bands who participated in today’s Illinois Grade School Music Association District 7 Solo and Ensemble Contest. 85 of our 89 events (all solos) received Division One (outstanding) ratings today. That is an...
Another great day at the MENC North Central Division Conference/OMEA Professional Development Conference: Visiting the exhibits, and watching the fantastic Wilmington HS Wind Ensemble before heading home! [nggallery id=7]
The Symphonic Band had a busy day today, and did an AMAZING job. It started off with a great concert performance and followed with wonderful work serving a demonstration group for Dr. Tim Robblee’s (Northwestern University) Clinic. Later, we got...
2011 MENC North Central Division Conference
January 28, 2011 Chip De Stefano, conductor David Morrison, guest conductor Matt Olson, alto saxophone Download Concert Program Symphonic Band Unravling – Andrew Boysen, Jr. A Simple Song – Leonard Benstein, arranged by Michael Sweeney Fantasy on American Sailing Songs...
The Symphonic Band had a great day traveling to Ohio. We made a stop by Bloomington, IN to have a clinic with Dr. Steve Pratt, the Director of Bands at the University of Indiana. The kids were very focus and...
Good Luck to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band as they travel to Cincinnati, OH this week to perform at the MENC North Central Division Conference and Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference this week. The kids have worked...