Over 200 student string musicians participated in the inaugural District 99/District 58 string festival, which included students from South High School, North High School, Herrick Middle School and O'Neill Middle School. The festival is in preparation for the D99 "Spooktacular" Concert which will take place on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium at South High School in Downers Grove.
During the festival that occured today, student string musicians from Herrick and O'Neill came to DGS and participated in sectionals, a large group rehearsal, and a pizza dinner. "We are thrilled to get this first festival off the ground with both sender school orchestras." said District 99 Orchestra director Jennifer Mullen. "We are pleased with the results from today, and we are excited for the concert coming up on October 16th."
