D99 Orchestra Concert - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

The District 99 Orchestra will present their Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium at South High School in Downers Grove. In addition to featuring senior soloists Melissa Vos and Nikki Mihelich, the ensembles will perform music from the cinema. The evening will conclude with a "studio orchestra" setting of music from Star Wars coordinated with a video presentation. For a myriad of reasons, this is a performance you'll want to attend - check it out!

District 99 Spring Orchestra Concert

Congratulations to the members of the District 99 Orchestra for an outstanding concert this evening. Both the Concert Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra played challenging repertoire with elegance and grace. Special "shout out" to senior soloists Erin Portman, Zara Kisielius and Lauren DePaz for their stunning culminating musical experiences manifested in their solo performances this evening. The concert concluded with a rousing rendition of the 2011 IMEA required piece, Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg Overture by Wagner. Great job District 99 Orchestra!!!!

Videos from Project Trio Concert

District 99 Orchestra w/Project Trio:
http://patch.com/A-cdYT

Project Trio performing Random Road Suite:
http://patch.com/A-cfck

D99 Orchestra and PROJECT TRIO

A fabulous concert last night by the District 99 Orchestra with featured artists PROJECT TRIO. The audience and the students had their musical territories expanded in remarkable ways by this trio of musicians. Special shout out to D99 Orchestra Director Jennifer Mullen for all she did to make this evening possible for the student musicians in District 99. 

Proejct Trio - TONIGHT, 11-09-10 @ 7:00 PM

Catch the internationally renonwed PROJECT TRIO, performing tonight with the District 99 Orchestra. A limited number of $15 tickets will be available at the door. The PROJECT Trio performs with the District 99 Orchestra on Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Downers Grove South High School - this is one you won't want to miss!

Project Trio performing in District 99

The District 99 Orchestra is sponsoring a joint concert with the PROJECT Trio on Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Downers Grove South High School. PROJECT Trio is a passionate, high energy chamber music ensemble comprised of three virtuosic composers/performers from Brooklyn, NY. Blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles, PROJECT Trio has made an impact on audiences of all ages. Bursting onto the scene with their landmark videos, right out of the internet generation, PROJECT Trio is a musical experience defining a new level of entertainment! Many students have heard the PROJECT Trio because their YouTube videos have gone viral, with over 20 million views! Unique to this ensemble is the beat-box technique used by flautist, Greg Pattillo, who is considered to be the best beat-box flute player in the world. This is truly a concert not to be missed!

To watch some of their performances and to learn more about the trio, visit their website at www.whatisproject.org.

Tickets for this concert are $15. You can access the ticket order form at this link. The money from the ticket sales will be used, in part, to fund the exchange program with the Bietigheim-Bissingen Musikschule. Please be sure to order your tickets in advance using the ticket order form! Seating is general admission. Thank you for your support!

D99 Orchestra Spring Concert

Congratulations to the members of the District 99 Concert Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra for a soncially stunning performance to conclude the 2009-2010 school year. Both ensembles played challenging repertoire with musicianship and high craftsmanship. In addition to featuring DGN senior soloists Chloe Burnham and Rudy Rendek, the ensemble performed Brahms' challenging Academic Festival Overture. Great work D99 orchestra students - we are proud of you all!

Orchestra Concert

This past week the District 99 Orchestra performed a terrific concert featuring several student soloists and Dvorak's New World Symphony.  Kudos to Ms. Mullen and all of the orchestra students from North and South on a performance that everyone can be very proud of. 

A video clip of the Dvorak may be viewed here:

DGS Fine Arts Blog

D99 Fall Orchestra Concert

The District 99 Concert Orchestra performed with musicianship and precision. The nuances of Dreams of a Midsummer Night show the sonic strengths of this ensemble.

Symphonic Orchestra performed all four movements of the challenging Simple Symphony by Benjamin Britten. The musical maturity and technical precision of this mature ensemble was evident in the professional performance of this masterwork.

The evening concluded with Concerto Grosso, conducted by DGN senior Rudy Rendek. Featured soloists Colleen Doyle (O'Neill MS,) Lindsay Klecka (Herrick MS) and our own Jennifer Mullen played kazoo along with the combined orchestra. Great job to all the students, staff and parents that collaborated to make this evening such a fabulous event.

Herrick Orchestra Opens Fall Concert

On Thursday, October 15, 2009 our District 99 Orchestra presented their Fall Orchestra Concert. This concert is annually shared with our two sender school string programs in District 58. This year, the renowned Herrick Orchestra opened the evening. Led by conductor Lindsay Klecka, the group performed four selections, including the exciting Russian Sailors' Dance. Great job to these future District 99 string musicians!

D99 Orchestra Tour Blog

Ms. Mullen has created a new D99 Orchestra Tour Blog for students/families that will be participating in the 2010 European Tour. A link may be found in the 'Program Links' to the right, as well as by clicking here.

District 99 Orchestra Concert

Congratulations to the members of the District 99 Concert Orchestra, the District 99 Symphonic Orchestra, Mrs. Branch and Ms. Mullen for a tremendous musical performance on Monday evening. Both orchestras played with energy and passion.

A special thank you to the seniors who were playing their final concert with the orchestras, and to Mrs. Branch, for her years of service to District 99.

Orchestra Banquet & Upcoming Concert

The District 99 Orchestra celebrated another successful year of music making last Friday night at the annual Orchestra Banquet. Students in all grade levels were recognized for their musical accomplishments. The students, as well as the DGS Friends of Fine Arts and the DGN Music Boosters presented Mrs. Branch with special gifts and remembrances to commemorate her time here in District 99.

The final D99 Orchestra concert of the year will be performed in the South High Auditorium this coming Monday evening, May 18, at 7:00 PM.