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Getzen Gazette

Molding the Ensemble’s Sound
Brian Covey and Chip De Stefano 2014 National Band Association/Illinois Grade School Music Association Band Director Workshop with McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band Download Session Handout Introduction Brian and I have been friends for a long time. I’m very much...
Applying for Conferences
Chip De Stefano 2008 Vandercook College of Music What conferences? State Music Education Conferences MENC Regional Conferences MENC National Conferences Midwest Clinic Western International Band Clinic ASBDA National Conference Superstate Music for All National Festival Benefits of performing at conferences...
Symphonic Band Recording Session
Congratulations to the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band who had a terrific recording session at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville this morning. The kids are very much looking forward to sharing our IGSMA District Contest Repertoire with families this week.
Top Three by Three (Guest Article)
Mr. De Stefano was honored to be asked to write a guest post for Keith Osvath’s (Rotolo Middle School) outstanding website Teaching Music and More Check it out! Teaching Music and More: Top 3 by Three: Favorite Band Works by...
Pioneer Press Shout Out
Mr. De Stefano was just featured in the Pioneer Press “Shout Out!” Chicago Tribune: Shout Out: Chip De Stefano, McCracken Middle School’s band director
North Star News Article
Mr. De Stefano was recently featured in the North Star News in a wonderful article by McCracken Band alum Elliot Parrish! North Star News: Musical Memories: a renowned band director recalls his finest moments