Trojan Spirit Shines at Homecoming 2018 #WeAreDGN #99Learns

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Trojan Marching Band, DGN Jazz Ensemble, and DGN Chamber Choir for their spirited and musical contributions to Homecoming 2018! The morning Steps Show, the afternoon Homecoming Assembly, the Parade, and the Football Game performances were all outstanding.

Thank you to the DGN Band Alumni that returned to campus to perform with us at Pre-Game and Half-Time. It was wonderful to have you back on campus! 

Congratulations to DGN Band Alumnus, Staff Sergeant Kristin (King) Bowers, for receiving the prestigious DGN Alumni Award of Excellence. Thank you for joining us on campus, sharing your musicianship and advice with our current students, and for inspiring us to pursue our dreams!

Homecoming V-Show 2018 #99Learns #WeAreDGN

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Chamber Choir and DGN Jazz Ensemble for their collaboration on "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman, in the 2018 DGN Homecoming Variety Show.

2018 D99/D58 String Fest #99Learns #WeAreDGN

The District 99 Orchestra was pleased to welcome string orchestra students from Herrick and O'Neil to String Fest 2018. Students spent the afternoon in large and small group rehearsals preparing for a collaborative concert to be held October 16, 2018.

Thanks to the members of the D99 Orchestra who served as mentors and facilitators today, and thanks to our D99 Orchestra parents for their part in coordinating the pizza dinner!

Please enjoy the trailer below promoting and celebrating the 2018 String Fest "Terra Sonus."

                       

D99 Orchestra at the Great Lakes Confucius Music Festival #99Learns #WeAreDGN

With a cast of over 500 performers, the District 99 Orchestra participated in the 2018 Great Lakes Confucius Music Festival.  The festival is a 5 day event that has more than 10 concerts, culminating in an epic combined performance at the Jay Pritzger Pavilion at Millennium Park.  The concert featured a wide range of musical styles and performers in addition to traditional Chinese dancing.

During the course of the day, visiting Chinese musicians hosted presentations and mini-classes on Chinese music and instruments.  Each participating student had the chance to learn to play up to three different traditional Chinese instruments.  The theme of the festival this year was "Friendship Celebration," promoting the cultural, musical and artistic connections between the China and the United States, Illinois and Chicago.

Special thanks to the parent chaperones who helped facilitate the experience during the day for the student musicians.  Special thanks also to D99 Orchestra director Jennifer Mullen for providing this transformational cultural exchange experience for the students in the District 99 Orchestra.

DGN Spirit Shines Under Friday Night Lights! #99Learns #WeAreDGN

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Trojan Marching Band, Athenas, Cheerleaders, and guest musicians from Herrick Middle School, Jefferson Junior High School, and Westview Hills Middle School, on their performance Friday night!