Several months ago Mr. De Stefano was interviewed by noted composer and educator Tyler S. Grant as part of a new project he was creating entitled Teaching Tone: Successful Sounds from the Start. Check it out!
A huge congratulations to the McCracken Bands Class of 2023 for graduating from Skokie School District 73.5 this past Thursday. We'll miss you!
Concert Programs for the 2022-2023 School Year
This past weekend I had the opportunity to talk with Kyle Smith and Caitlin Ramsay on Kyle's podcast "The Growing Band Director" We had a great time talking band!
The McCracken Middle School Bands was featured prominently in the 2023 Skokie School District 73.5 Winter Community Digest.
Congratulations to the members of the McCracken Middle School Band and Choirs who participated in the annual McCracken Middle School Solo Recital this morning.
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Eighth Grade Singers and the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band for their amazing performances at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference!
January 28, 2023 Chip De Stefano, conductor Cesar Mendoza, guest conductor Jan Berry Baker, alto saxophone Download Concert Program Symphonic Band Emblem of Unity – J. J. Richards, arranged by James Swearingen West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein, arranged by...
The McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band had an amazing two days at the 2022 Midwest Clinic performing as a demonstration group for two sessions.
Chip De Stefano 2022 Midwest Clinic Download Session Handout