51 DGN Musicians Earn ILMEA All-District Honors

Student musicians from Downers Grove North High School earned an impressive fifty-one placements, by competitive audition, to the 2016 Illinois Music Education Association District Band, Choir, Orchestra and Jazz Band. Auditions were held on Tuesday, October 11 at Carl Sandburg High School. The top placing scores were selected for participation in the District Music Festivals, to be held during the month of November.

“Selection to the ILMEA All-District ensembles is a distinct and significant honor for a high school musician,” said Brayer Teague, Fine Arts Department Chairperson. “Our faculty is excited for these students who will now have the opportunity to collaborate with the most outstanding musicians in our region.”

The music faculty, private teachers, and sender school music teachers associated with North High School are proud to congratulate the following students who have earned ILMEA All-District Honors:

CHOIR
Tim Berberich (12) – Tenor I

Elise Cismesia (12) – Soprano I

Adriana DeLoach (12) – Alto I

Kileen Dietrich (12) – Alto I

Sarah Durbin (11) – Soprano I

Benjamin Goedert (12) – Tenor I

Ethan Kinnear (12) – Tenor II

Cecilia Kowara (11) – Soprano I

Jack Langan (11) – Bass I

Lindsey LeBeda (11) – Alto II

Emily Little (12) – Alto II

Claire Marino (11) – Alto II

Emma Moravec (12) – Soprano II

Brendan Quealy (11) – Tenor II

Lucas Sheppard (12) – Bass II

Amanda Smith (10) – Alto II

Sharon Stagaman (12) – Soprano II

Riley Wagner (12) – Alto II

ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Josie Bondarowicz (10) – Double Bass

Lucie Boyd (10) – Viola

Joseph Delorto (11) – Viola

Rebecca Edmundson (9) – Violin

Tatiana Jordan (12) –  Violin
Amelia Korbitz (10) – Violin

Parker Jo McGuire (10) – Violin

Bryan Monk (11) – Violin

Braden Moore (9) – Cello  

Lauren O’Neil (12) – Violin
Catherine Ramsey (9) - Harp

WINDS & PERCUSSION (CLASSICAL)
David Atwater (12) – French Horn (Orchestra)

Daniel Brethauer (12) – Bass Trombone (Band)

Jennifer Casey (11) – Euphonium (Band)
Maria D'Ambrose (12) –  Oboe (Orchestra)

Ryan Knezevich (11) – Trombone (Band)

Eirene Kowal (12) – Percussion (Band)

Chloe Mason (11) – Oboe (Band)

Zachary McCoy (12) – Percussion (Orchestra)

Brian Perillo (10) – Euphonium (Band)

Caleb Schmurr (12) – Trombone (Band)

Miles Teague (9) – French Horn (Orchestra)

WINDS & PERCUSSION (JAZZ)
Josie Bondarowicz (10) – Double Bass

Daniel Brethauer (12) – Bass Trombone

Emily Dwyer (12) – Trumpet

Ryan Knezevich (11) – Trombone

Emily Little (12) – Trombone

Kaylee McCarthy (11) – Trombone

Matthew McCoy (12) – Alto Sax

Zachary McCoy (12) – Drums

Caleb Schmurr (12) - Trombone

Miles Teague (9) – Piano

Michael Thompson (12) – Tenor Sax

D99 Orchestra Passport to the World - Don't Miss it! @Dist_99 @D99Orchestra #99Learns

This Thursday, October 20^th at 7:00 p.m., the District 99 Orchestra, along with the District 58 Orchestras from O’Neill and Herrick Middle Schools will be collaborating in a concert, which will take place in the South High Auditorium.  The theme of the concert is “Music is a Passport to the World,” and will feature music from around the world.  

Music and culture from around the globe will be highlighted in the following ways:

·         Students (and a parent) are introducing the literature in the language of the country from which the composition originates (and then translating for our English-speaking audience)

o    Concert patrons will hear Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Romanian

·        Concert patrons will experience student-created multi-media presentations that feature pictures and video from the various cultures. The videos will be coordinated with a live performance by the orchestra.

·   The grand finale, a piece called African Adventure, will be performed by all musicians (high school and middle school) along with guest artists, Ayodele, an African drumming and dance ensemble.

     Because of the depth and breadth of the literature and the coordination with media and culture, this is a concert you won't want to miss!  Concert admission is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.  

@D99Orchestra "Music Is A Passport"

Fall Choir Concert Showcases Outstanding Musicianship! #WeAreDGN #99Learns @dgnchoirs

Congratulations to the members of the @dgnchoirs on a truly outstanding Fall Choir Concert!

DGN Fine Arts Student A. Blanchard Featured on Trojan Talk #WeAreDGN #99Learns @WDGC @austinkleon

Don't miss this installment of "Trojan Talk," featuring DGN Fine Arts student Abigail Blanchard, as she talks about the work she designed for the Fall One Act Plays, and speaks to our 'One Book' initiative and her thoughts about Austin Kleon's "Steal Like an Artist."  

DGN Fall Choir Concert and D99 Orchestra Concerts On Tap This Week #WeAreDGN #99Learns

On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium of North High School the North High Choirs will present their annual Fall Concert.  Featuring a wide variety of choral repertoire from 8 different ensembles.  Come out to support the Concert Singers, Freshman Choir, Treble Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, A Cappella Choir, and All Access. This annual patron favorite is certain to provide a wonderful evening of listening.  A live stream of this concert will be hosted on High School Cube, and will be available HERE for 30 days of re-broadcast.

On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium at South High School the District 99 Orchestra combines with the Orchestras from O'Neill Middle School and Herrick Middle School to present a concert featuring music from around the globe.  In addition to the orchestras from all three schools, patrons will experience a mariachi band and an African drumming ensemble.  A live stream of this concert will be hosted on High School Cube, and will be available HERE for 30 days of re-broadcast.  

Disney Thanksgiving Tour Music Rehearsal #WeAreDGN

The Trojan Marching Band held a special music rehearsal this afternoon to refine the music they will be performing in Orlando, Florida on Thanksgiving day. The DGN Band will be featured in two different parades at Walt Disney World over the holiday weekend.

Calling All Trombonists! We need at least 76 of you!!! #99Learns

Join our salute to the Music Education career of Mr. Jonathan Ball in his final DGN Band Invitational Concert.  We will close the concert with a performance of "76 Trombones" as a nod to Mr. Ball's years of service and dedication to our community and the schools of Downers Grove.

So pull your trombone out of the closet, practice a few lip-slurs, and come join us on November 1.  PRINT THE SHEET MUSIC FROM THIS LINK!

Please invite anyone you know who can hold (we mean play) a trombone!

All guest-trombonists will rehearse with the DGN Wind Ensemble / current DGN and Herrick Band trombones at 5:45 PM on the night of the concert.

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Disney Thanksgiving Day Parade Rehearsals Begin #WeAreDGN

Images from 2016 Crosstown Showdown #WeAreDGN #99Learns @Dist_99

More fun from Barrage 8 @Barrage8 - well done D99 Orchestra! @Dist_99 @D99Orchestra #99Learns #DGSPride #WeAreDGN