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Support the McCracken Bands

“The McCracken School band has reached the heights of national and state acclaim and has brought great credit on the Village of Skokie and School District 73.5. These young musicians deserve our support and I hope the community also will support their efforts.”
– Mayor Van Dusen, Supported by the Office of the Mayor of Skokie

All funds donated go to the general band fund and are used for every student enrolled in the program. Donations help offset the operating expenses of running our program. This helps with care of instruments, buying music, replacing chairs and stands, and travel for students.

For the 2022-2023 school year:

  • The Symphonic Band will be performing as a demonstration group for two sessions at the 2022 Midwest Clinic
  • The Symphonic Band was invited to perform at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference in January. We’ll have additional expenses for a guest soloist and guest composer on this program
  • The Concert Band will play at the 2023 Prairie State Middle School Concert Band Festival in April.
  • Expenses related to applying to perform at the 2023 Midwest Clinic (recording session, concert hall rental, etc…)
  • Mini residencies by Cindy Lansford and Robert Herrings.

Any contribution amount is greatly appreciated and goes a long way to helping us achieve our goals!




Prefer to write a check? Please mail in with our donation form.