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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

DGN Musicians Featured in Virtual Marching Band Performance

Congratulations to DGN Band members Carissa Blumka (Drum Major), Raegan Novak (Flute), and Owen Nystrom (Bassoon) on their involvement in the Virtual Marching Band performance "The Constant", presented by Virtual Arts, INC. These students demonstrated extra musical commitment in the fall, and the final product of their work, and the work of over 3000 members, was presented recently on YouTube. Click HERE to view the performance.



Saturday, December 19, 2020

NBC-5 Spotlight: DGN's Hallelujah Chorus



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to be redirected to NBC-5 (WMAQ) coverage of DGN's 2020 "Virtual" Hallelujah Chorus.




Friday, December 18, 2020

WGN-Radio Spotlight: DGN's Hallelujah Chorus


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to be redirected to the John William's Show (WGN-Radio) and a feature about DGN's 2020 "Virtual" Hallelujah Chorus.




Holiday Audio Card from the DGN Choirs

Please enjoy THIS Holiday Audio Card from the members of our DGN Choirs Select Ensembles (Chamber Choir, Treble Ensemble & Concert Singers). 

Thursday, December 17, 2020

DGN Musicians Earn 2020-21 All-State Honors



Nineteen student musicians from Downers Grove North High School have earned All-State honors through the Illinois Music Education Association.  Student were selected to the All-State Band, All-State Chorus, All-State Jazz Choir, All-State Orchestra and recognized in the All-State Future Music Educator Seminar

Due to COVID-19, in-person auditions were suspended in 2020. Audition videos were submitted to the ILMEA, and all videos were adjudicated by a panel of professional musicians. The highest scoring musicians have been tapped as All-State Musicians for 2020-21.

“We are truly thrilled for these students and their families,” said Brayer Teague, Fine Arts Department Chair at North High.  “Many people helped these students achieve this success, beginning with their very first elementary school music teachers and extending to their private-lessons teachers today.  North High is very proud to have these incredible musicians representing District 99 at the All-State level, and we are excited they are now recognized alongside the very best musicians in the State of Illinois.”

The music faculty of North High School is proud to congratulate the following students who have earned ILMEA All-State Honors:

CHORUS
Bridget Callaghan (11) – Soprano II
Cole Cook (12) – Tenor II
Leah Costello (10) – Alto I
Jaclyn Duellman (12) – Alto I
Cora Lingenfelter (11) – Soprano II
Ian Stagaman (11) – Bass I 

FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATOR SEMINAR 
Carissa Blumka (12)
Raegan Novak (12) 

JAZZ
MacKenzie McGuire (12) – Vocal Jazz Soprano

ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Isaac Hsu (11) – Cello
Nicole Moravec (10) – Violin I
Noah Pardue (12) – Viola 
Melissa Parkinson (11) – Double Bass
Caitlyn Stocki (11) – Harp 
Jesse Wei (12) – Viola

WINDS and PERCUSSION
Cameron Hejny (10) – Clarinet (Band)
Francesca Korbitz (11) – Flute (Band)
Angelica Kowara (12) – Trombone (Band)
Katelynn Ohk (12) – Piccolo (Orchestra)

Mosaic Concert YouTube Premiere - Tonight @ 7PM


300+ DGN Musicians will perform in the DGN Holiday Mosaic XXIV Concert, premiering on YouTube tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 PMPlease join us HERE for the watch party, featuring a very unique continuation of a long standing community tradition: the Hallelujah Chorus. 


Want a sneak peek? HERE is a short trailer. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Play DGN-FOFA's Holiday Movie Bracket Challenge!

 

DGN-FOFA has selected 32 movies (with many excellent ones not making the list) that we have divided into four groups and which we hope will make for a fun movie bracket experience.  

Please complete and return your bracket by Saturday, December 19th to be entered into a raffle for a small prize. Another prize will be given to the eventual winner.  Voting for your favorites will begin next week!  Students, parents, and siblings, are welcome to participate. 

Click HERE to download your bracket, and read additional instructions. 

Have fun with the bracket and have a safe and relaxing winter break. 

Happy Holidays,

DGN FOFA


Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Mosaic Art Show "Opening Exhibition" YouTube Premiere - Wednesday @ 6PM


Over 300 DGN Visual Artists will exhibit work from their Semester 1 courses during the 2020 Mosaic Arts Show Exhibition, premiering on YouTube at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, December 16.

Please join us HERE, for the watch party, featuring holiday music written and performed by Sam Stryke (www.samstryke.com).  

THIS LINK redirects to an exhibition website where patrons may browse artwork by course, or media area, at their leisure. (Please note the link is inactive until after the broadcast premiere.)

Congratulations to faculty Ms. Bernard, Ms. Bican, Mr. Hoering, Mr. Voelker, and all of the talented DGN student artists who have contributed to the exhibition, and who are keeping the arts alive during the COVID-19 pandemic!



Monday, December 07, 2020

Art Club: A creative outlet during remote learning


The DGN Art Club, and the work of the club during remote learning, was recently featured in the DGN Omega

Congratulations to Fine Arts faculty member Ms. Amy Bernard, and all of the students involved, for continuing to share your artistic gifts!

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.