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Monday, November 27, 2017

D99 Orchestra prepares for December!




The entire District 99 Orchestra rehearsed this morning preparing for December performances at both North and South High Schools.  The room was filled with students (literally) and with fabulous sounds!

The North High Mosaic is at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in the Johnson Auditorium at North High School.  The South High Holiday Concert is Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the main gymnasium at South High School.  Both events are free and the public is cordially invited to attend.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Tree Lighting 2017

Congratulations and thank you to the DGN Trojan Marching Band for providing spirited music and holiday cheer at the 2017 Tree Lighting ceremony in downtown Downers Grove!

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Bonfield Express 5K #WeAreDGN

Many thanks and congratulations to the musicians from our A Cappella Choir and Jo's Corner, who filled the morning with music and helped make the 14th Annual Bonfield Express 5K a success!



Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Muriel Anderson in D99






Internationally acclaimed guitarist and musician Muriel Anderson visited both North and South High Schools today, performing and giving a master class for the students enrolled in Guitar classes, Digital Music classes, and several performance ensembles.  Ms. Anderson is a D99 alumnus, and returns every Thanksgiving to share her experiences and musicianship with students, and, to encourage and promote attendance at her annual Homecoming Concert, which this year is on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM in the Johnson Auditorium at North High School.  Special guest artist for this concert is guitarist and entertainer Michael Kelsey - this is an event you won't want to miss!


We are grateful to Ms. Anderson for sharing her expertise and talents with our students each year!

Monday, November 20, 2017

DGN & DGS Bands Represented In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade



Three District 99 musicians will be on the move Thanksgiving morning as they march from New York's Central Park to Herald Square in the 91st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Downers Grove South Senior Jake Burrows, Downers Grove South Junior Kelly Jankowski, and Downers Grove North Sophomore Miles Teague were all selected by competitive audition to represent Illinois and perform with the 2017 Macy’s Great American Marching Band. The parade is expected to draw 3.5 million live spectators cheering on the band before arriving at Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square for an international performance for more than 50 million TV viewers watching the broadcast live on NBC. 


“To be selected for this national band is a tremendous accomplishment for Miles,” says North High Principal Janice Schwarze. “It’s rare that one student--let alone three students--from a district are selected for a band of this caliber, and we are so excited for Jake, Kelly and Miles."















The band will include 185 student musicians from all 50 states. The audition was open to students from more than 14,000 high schools across the United States. Students post their auditions to YouTube.


“We’re so proud of Jake and Kelly and know they will represent our school and community very well,” says South High principal Ed Schwartz. “The fine arts programs in our district are truly two of the best in the country, as evidenced in part by this great achievement. Jake, Kelly and Miles will be tremendous ambassadors for our community."
















Saturday, November 18, 2017

DGN Students at 2017 ILMEA District 1 Band, Choir and Orchestra Festival


Congratulations to the 40 DGN student-musicians selected to perform in the Illinois Music Education Association District Festival. Students from across the Chicago region were selected by competitive audition to participate in day-long educational workshops with highly respected guest conductors, and present a culminating concert for family, friends, and educators.

CHOIR
William Berberich (10) – Tenor I
Renee Boone (9) - Alto
Will Duellman (12) – Bass II
Delaney Durbin (9) - Soprano
Sarah Durbin (12) – Soprano I
Jared Imperial (9) - Tenor
Patrick Jackson (9) - Bass
Cecilia Kowara (12) – Soprano I
Ben Kulat (11) – Bass I
Jack Langan (12) – Bass I
Lindsey LeBeda (12) – Alto II
Claire Marino (12) – Alto II
Kaylee McCarthy (12) – Alto II
Amber Moca (10) – Soprano II
Brendan Quealy (12) – Tenor II
Tess Quealy (10) – Soprano II
Amanda Smith (11) – Alto II
Harry Stagaman (11) – Tenor II
Caroline Widman (11) – Soprano II

ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Lucie Boyd (11) – Viola
Joseph Delorto (12) – Viola
Amelia Korbitz (11) – Violin
Megan Krause (10) – Violin
Parker McGuire (11) – Violin
Bryan Monk (12) – Violin
Braden Moore (10) – Cello 
Noah Pardue (9) – Viola
Catherine Ramsey (10) – Harp
Julia Szostak (9) – Cello
Jesse Wei (9) – Viola

WINDS & PERCUSSION
Daniel Atwater (11) – Trumpet (Band)
Emily Blanchard (12) – Piccolo (Orchestra)
Jennifer Casey (12) – Euphonium (Band)
Emilija Irvin (10) – Bassoon (Orchestra)
Ryan Knezevich (12) – Trombone (Orchestra)
Emma Krause (10) – Flute (Orchestra)
Hannah Kutchek (12) – Flute (Band)
Chloe Mason (12) – Oboe (Orchestra)
Brian Perillo (11) – Euphonium (Band)
Miles Teague (10) – French Horn (Orchestra) 





ILMEA District 1 Festival Rehearsals

Congratulations to our DGN student musicians who are at Elmhurst College today engaged in rehearsals as the ILMEA All-District Band, Choir and Orchestra prepare for this afternoon's concert.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

DGN Visual Art Students Win Awards at Chicagoland 4x5



Dubbed the "largest small show in the nation," and dedicated to the memory of Fremd High School art teacher Lew Hubbard, the Chicagoland 4x5 High School Art Exhibition showcases student and faculty artist and forges connections and provides opportunities for student artists through a myriad of corporate and collegiate sponsors. All of the work in the exhibition must be within a 4x5 inch framework.

Over 40 schools submitted over 900 pieces of artwork in nine media categories for the competitive show. A complete gallery of all winning artwork may be accessed HERE.
DGN Fine Arts is thrilled to announce, after competitive judging, nine North High students were tapped as award recipients:

Digital Photography
Ayyan Ahmad - Honorable Mention
Evelyn Brindl - Honorable Mention

Drawing
Kaitlyn Almazan - 1st Place
Ben Gartlan - Honorable Mention

Computer Generated
Mia Knutson - 1st Place

Relief
Victoria Brown - 1st Place
Belle Blanchard - 2nd Place
Lucy Quinn - Honorable Mention
Patrick Adelman - Honorable Mention

The 4x5 opened on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Oswego High School at 7 PM.  The opening featured a reception and an awards ceremony.













DGN Students at 2017 ILMEA District 1 Jazz Festival

Congratulations to the ten DGN student-musicians selected to perform in the Illinois Music Education Association District Jazz Festival. Students from across the Chicago region were selected by competitive audition to participate in day-long educational workshops with highly respected guest conductors, and present a culminating concert for family, friends, and educators.

Jeremy Blumka (11) - Bass Trombone - Jazz Band I
Josie Bondarowicz (11) - Double Bass - Jazz Band III
Jamie Gamonez (12) - Soprano - Vocal Jazz 
Kevin Griffin (12) - Trombone - Jazz Band I
Ryan Knezevich (12) - Trombone - Jazz Band I
Kaylee McCarthy (12) - Trombone - Jazz Band III
Ish Mistry (10) - Trombone - Jazz Band II
Jonathan Orjala (10) - Trumpet - Jazz Band IV
Miles Teague (10) - Piano - Jazz Combo
Marz Tingzon (12) - Baritone Sax - Jazz Band III








Friday, November 10, 2017

Thank You @dgnchoirs @dgnbands - Honoring All Who Served

Thank you, and congratulations, to the members of the @dgnchoirs and @dgnbands programs for their musical contributions to the "Honoring All Who Served" Veterans Day Assembly this morning. Your pursuit of musical excellence left a memorable and meaningful imprint on all in attendance today.









Fine Arts @ DGN Mission

North High School endeavors to provide an enriching, vibrant, multidisciplinary environment for the study, creation, and presentation of the Fine Arts.