The McCracken Middle School Bands are pleased to announce that we’ve joined a consortium to commission a Grade 3 work for young band by noted composer John Mackey. Mr. Mackey is hoping to have the work finished by October, so...
It’s still slightly tentative and coming together, but the 2010-2011 Calendar has been posted. Parents can see the full district calendar at http://calendar.sd735.org
Harry Begian, Director of Bands at the University of Illinois from 1970 to 1984, passed away this past Monday. The descriptive “legend” gets tossed around a lot these days, but there is no better description of his work and legacy....
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their invitation to present a concert at the 2011 Ohio Music Educators Association/MENC North Central Division Professional Development Conference! This is great news. We don’t have any details regarding a performance...
Congratulations to Mr. De Stefano for being elected to the Board of Directors of the National Band Association (NBA), as a Elementary/Middle School Representative, for the 2010-2012 biennium. The complete results of the election should be announced by the NBA...
2009-2010 Band Yearbook Page All Bands Celebration Concert May 17, 2010 Chip De Stefano, conductor David Morrison, conductor Beginner Band Jim Along Josie – Traditional Skip to My Lou – Traditional Chant for Percussion – Andrew Balent Fanfare March –...
We’re very excited to announce that on Friday, May 21, Dengeos Restaurant will be donating 20% of their sales made with an accompanying voucher to the McCracken Middle School and Middleton Elementary School Band Program. A big THANK YOU to...
Congratulations to the bands selected as Honor Bands at this year’s University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival: 2010 Superstate Honor Bands MIddle School: Troy Middle School (Ted Lega) Class A: Illiana Christian High School (Patricia Menninga) Class AA: Marian...
The Midwest Clinic has announced the performers for the 2010 Midwest Clinic on their website. I, for one, already can’t wait to hear these wonderful bands next year! BANDS Carlton J. Kell High School Wind Symphony (Marietta, GA, David McGrath,...
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their wonderful performance at the 2010 IGSMA State Festival yesterday hosted by Troy Middle School. This also marks the 8th time that the Symphonic Band has been selected as an “honors...