DGN Musicians Earn 2021 All-District Honors

Congratulations to the student musicians from Downers Grove North High School who earned placement, by competitive audition, into the 2021 Illinois Music Education Association All-District Band, Choir, Orchestra, Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Participating musicians submitted audition videos to the ILMEA, and all videos were adjudicated by a panel of professional musicians. The top placing scores were selected for participation in the District Music Festivals, which will be held in 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 represent our school as the most outstanding musicians in the 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:

SENIOR CHORUS

Bridget Callaghan (12) – Soprano II

Leah Costello (11) – Alto I

Fiona Doyle (10) – Soprano I

Abby France (11) – Soprano II

Jonathan Isoniemi (11) – Bass I

Kristen Kras (11) – Soprano II

Sarah Lampsa (10) – Alto II

Christine Lee (12) – Alto I

Cora Lingenfelter (12) – Soprano I

Finn Ormond (10) – Bass I

Tana Purcell (10) – Alto II

Lake Ragnini (12) – Soprano I

Ian Stagaman (12) – Bass I

SENIOR ORCHESTRA STRINGS

Stephen Cecil (11) – Viola

Isaac Hsu (12) – Cello

Robert Huth (11) – Cello

Ella Knickerbocker (11) – Violin 

Nicole Moravec (11) – Violin 

Amaya Munoz (12) – Violin

Melissa Parkinson (12) – Double Bass

Caitlyn Stocki (12) – Harp 

SENIOR BAND & ORCHESTRA WINDS & PERCUSSION

John Fioti (10) – Bass Trombone (Orchestra)

Penny Ham (12) – Piccolo (Band)

Cameron Hejny (11) – Clarinet (Orchestra)

Zachery Heppner (12) – Clarinet (Orchestra)

Tabitha Irvin (11) – Bass Clarinet (Band)

Charlie Janka (9) – Oboe (Band)

Hannah Janka (11) – Horn (Band)

Francesca Korbitz (12) – Flute (Band)

Ethan Martin (10) – Tuba (Band)

Kyra McComb (12) – Percussion (Orchestra)

Aarush Palli (10) – Flute (Band)

Julia Toth (11) – Horn (Orchestra)

Ethan Weingust (10) – Bassoon (Orchestra)

SENIOR INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ 

John Fioti (10) – Bass Trombone (Jazz Band II)

Kyra McComb (12) – Drum Set (Jazz Band I)

Melissa Parkinson (12) – Jazz Bass (Jazz Band I)

SENIOR VOCAL JAZZ

Leah Costello (11) – Soprano (Vocal Jazz Ensemble II)

DGN-FOFA Presents: Pursuing Your Artistic Passion in College

Thursday, November 11, 2021

7 - 8 PM

North High School - Room N4 (Pohlmann Hall)

Intended Audience:

• 10th or 11th graders (and their guardians), considering a Fine Arts related major or minor at the collegiate level. 
• 12th graders (and their guardians), currently making application to college as a Fine Arts related major or looking to extend their involvement in the arts while majoring in a non-arts subject.

The Downers Grove North Friends of Fine Arts is pleased to sponsor a panel conversation, with discipline specific break-out sessions, for families with students considering the study of Fine Arts at the post-secondary level. Application strategies for students who wish to major, or minor, in music, theatre or visual art will be shared. Tips for staying connected to the Fine Arts, while studying a different discipline in college, will also be discussed. Panelists will allow time for student and guardian questions.

Panelists:

Ms. Amy Bernard, Visual Art

Mr. Joshua Hoering, Visual Art

Mr. Demetrios Pappageorge, Theatre

Mr. Jessen T. Smith, Music

Mr. Andrew Snider, Theatre

Ms. Amanda Zall, Music

Moderator:

Mr. Brayer Teague, Fine Arts Department Chairperson

Families are asked to PRE-REGISTER by having the STUDENT fill out the registration-form by Monday, November 8. Students, please CLICK HERE to register. 

Happy (Haunted) Homecoming!

Happy Homecoming Week at DGN! Thank you to Student Leaders from the DGN Band, Choir and Orchestra, for their work decorating the music hallway in preparation for our "Haunted Homecoming!"

Bravo D99 & DG58 Orchestras!

Congratulations to the members of the Herrick Middle School Orchestra, O'Neil Middle School Orchestra, District 99 Concert Orchestra and District 99 Symphonic Orchestra for a spectacular Fall Concert ("Orchestra in the Wild!"). 

If you missed the concert, or would simply enjoy hearing it again, video is available HERE. Concert Program HERE.

D99 / D58 Orchestras Present "Orchestra in the Wild!"

District 99 Fine Arts is pleased to present: Orchestra in the Wild! Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Downers Grove South High School. The concert begins at 7:00 PM in the DGS Performing Arts Center; admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Face-coverings are required for all audience members.

Joining District 99 Orchestra musicians on stage will be members of the Herrick Middle School and O'Neil Middle School Orchestras. 

The concert will be livestreamed on the DGS Fine Arts Department YouTube Channel, and HERE.

Trojan Marching Band Presents "Les Miserables"

Members of the 2021 Trojan Marching Band presented their first complete performance of Les Miserables for an enthusiastic and appreciative crowd during the DGN vs. Glenbard West football game.

The DGN Band and DGN Choirs were joined on field by musicians from the Herrick Middle School, Jefferson Junior High School, and Westview Hills Middle Schools, who sang the National Anthem during Pregame, and performed Blinding Lights during Halftime.

Appreciation is extended to the volunteers who provided the Marching Band with water during the game, assisted with moving Front Ensemble instruments, and photographed the band's performances.

CLICK HERE for a gallery of additional photos from the October 8, 2021 performance.

CLICK HERE for a full gallery of photos from this season.  

2021 DGN Fall Choir Concert

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Choirs for an outstanding Fall Choir Concert. A Cappella Choir, All Access, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Concert Singers, Freshman Choir, Treble Choir, and Treble Ensemble each contributed to the sonic success of this year's first choir concert. Bravi tutti!  

Did you miss the concert? Have out-of-town family that couldn't make it? We have you covered. Tune in to the re-broadcast on our DGN Fine Arts YouTube Channel, HERE.

DGN Fall Choir Concert - Tonight!

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium for the Fall Choral Concert featuring all DGN Choirs. This promises to be a wonderful evening of music that you won't want to miss and an exciting start to the Fall concert season!

This evening's concert will be live-streamed on the DGN Fine Arts Department YouTube Channel. 

Congratulations "Blithe Spirit" Company!

Congratulations to the entire Cast & Crew of DGN's Fall Play, Blithe Spirit!

"Break a Leg!" Company of Blithe Spirit!

The DGN Fall Play, Blithe Spirit, tells the tale of cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine, re-married but haunted (literally) by the ghost of his late first wife, the clever and insistent Elvira who is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” one Madame Arcati. As the (worldly and un-) personalities clash, Charles’ current wife, Ruth, is accidentally killed, “passes over,'' joins Elvira, and the two “blithe spirits” haunt the hapless Charles into perpetuity. 

Performances begin at 7 pm on Thursday, September 30th, Friday, October 1st. As well as Saturday October 2nd at 1:00pm and 5:00pm in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium.  Tickets are $10 adults at the door and free with a student ID. 

Come out to Downers Grove North to kick off the Halloween season with this ghostly comedy!