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....
From the Kjos Music Company Website: Neil was a tireless supporter of both music education and the arts. He served on the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors (co-founded by his father)from 1968 – 1998, and received its “Music Industry Award”...
I just learned today that Leo Henning passed away just over a month ago. Mr. Henning taught for 58 years as band director at Little Flower, Mt. Carmel, Leo, Brother Rice and St. Laurence high schools, as well as several...
The McCracken Middle School Bands lost a dear friend today. Mr. Hy Savit, former band director and music educator in the Chicago Public Schools, and private teacher to hundreds of Mr. Stahlberg’s and Mr. De Stefano’s students, passed away today....
In what only can be described as an unimaginable tragedy, the band world lost one of the most prolific arrangers and composers of elementary and middle school band music yesterday. Alfred mourns the loss of composer and friend [Alfred Publishing...
Bill Schraft, the band director at Glenbard North High School, passed away yesterday. Bill was at Glenbard North for 28 years, was very active as an adjudicator for the Illinois Grade School Music Association, and was an admired and respected...
I imagine almost everyone who has picked up a band instrument has been exposed to the music of Sandy Feldstein. His partnership with John O’Reilly alone yielded dozens, if not hundreds of works. His strong presence in our profession will...
John L. Badsing, age 56, of Chicago, band director in the Archdiocese of Chicago for 35 years. Loyal member of The National Catholic Band Association. Beloved husband of Ann, nee Quaiver; cherished father of James and Joseph; devoted son of...