Jazz & Percussion Concert Kicks Off Spring Concert Series

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Percussion Ensemble, DGN Jazz Lab Band, and DGN Jazz Ensemble for their wonderful performances at the 2023 Jazz & Percussion Concert. [Click HERE for a rebroadcast.] 

Special thanks is extended to the Jefferson Junior High School "Friends of Jazz" and the Herrick Middle School Jazz Band for joining as guests, and sharing their excitement for jazz music with our community!

Photos from the concert may be accessed HERE, and downloaded for individual use.

DGN Jazz & Percussion Concert - Tuesday Night!

Please join the musicians of the DGN Percussion Ensemble, DGN Jazz Lab Band and DGN Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday, April 11 2023 for the DGN Jazz & Percussion Concert!

DGN student musicians will be joined by the Herrick Middle School & Jefferson Junior High School Jazz Bands.

The concert begins at 7:00 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium of North High School. The concert is free to attend, and doors open for general seating at 6:30 PM.

The concert will be live-streamed on the DGN Fine Arts Department YouTube Channel, and may be accessed directly using the link below:

DGN Jazz & Percussion Concert

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 7:00 PM CST

Concert Program:

https://tinyurl.com/DGNJazzPercussion23

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvtNAC2r89w

Tri-M Music Honor Society - Member Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to the 2022-23 Inductees, Continuing Members and Graduating Members of the North High School Chapter of Tri-M National Music Honor Society.

Special thanks is extended to Chapter Officers Nicole Moravec (President), Pallavi Fisher (Vice President), Hannah Janka (Secretary), Angela Perez-Gomez (Treasurer), Angelina Antonio (Historian), Audrey Anderson & Gina Liu (Service Chairs), as well as Chapter Advisor Ms. Amanda Zall. 

DGN Winter Guard: Bronze Medalists at Midwest Circuit Championships!

Congratulations to the DGN Winter Guard for their incredible performances at Championships this past weekend! With a truly phenomenal score of 80.54, the team finished in 3rd place in Finals at the Midwest Color Guard Circuit Championships. 

We extend our congratulations to each and every member of the team, as well as the coaching staff, for a successful season which which culminated with Bronze Medals at Championships!

DGN Visual Artists Earn Six National Scholastic Art Awards

Congratulations to DGN Visual Artists Sarah Paul, Emma Salman, Aiden Robinson, and Sarah Woods, who have been honored with National Medals by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, placing their artwork in the Top 1% of all adjudicated works nationally. 

"We are thrilled for these students, and this amazing national accomplishment," said DGN Fine Arts Department Chairperson Brayer Teague. "Their creative vision, coupled with the exceptional mentoring of their teachers, has propelled them to be recognized on a national stage. We could not be happier for them." 

Each year, the Alliance of Young Artists and Writers partners with more than 100 visual arts and literary arts organizations across the country to bring the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards to local communities. Teens in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) apply in 29 categories of art and writing. Starting in 1923, the competition has made an enduring impact on the art and education. In 2022-23, students submitted over 300,000 works of art and writing to the Scholastic Awards.

Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.

Students receiving Regional Gold Keys, Silver Keys, Honorable Mentions, or American Voices and Visions Nominations are celebrated within their communities through local exhibitions and ceremonies. Gold Key works are then judged nationally by an impressive panel of creative–industry experts to receive National Medals, including Gold Medals, Silver Medals, American Voices and Visions Medals, Gold Medal and Silver with Distinction Portfolio Medals, and Special Achievement Awards.

Congratulations D99 Orchestras! March Concert

 

Congratulations to the members of the D99 Concert Orchestra, and the D99 Symphonic Orchestra for a wonderful performance at the Orchestra Concert held on March 22, 2022 in the Downers Grove South High School Performing Arts Center. A special commendation is extended to senior concerto soloists Liudas Davies (Violin and Emeliea Parson (Cello) for their outstanding performances!

Did you miss the concert? A rebroadcast may be found HERE, on the DGS Fine Arts YouTube Channel.

DGN-FOFA Plant Sale Fundraiser!

Spring is in the air and we’re all anxious to get outside and enjoy the beauty this season brings.  A great way to enjoy this time of year is by participating in the DGN Friends of Fine Arts 2023 Plant Sale Fundraiser!

Your purchases will help support our many fine arts programs and initiatives such as summer grants, college scholarships, professional artist/clinician workshops, instrument and equipment needs, artist showcases and so much more.  In exchange for your contribution, you will have the opportunity to select from a variety of beautiful plants and flowers to enhance your home landscaping.  We are offering hanging baskets and potted plants again this year.  We have the same vendor as last year who supplied us with really beautiful and high quality plants.

The pickup timing is perfect a week before Mother’s day, so place your orders now for your family and friends. 

The sale website is open now.  All orders will be taken online and must be completed by Monday, April 10 by the end of the day. 

Click on the link for the order site:  2023 FOFA Plant Sale. If you have any questions, please email Jeff Gwozdz at jsgwozdz@gmail.com.

Pickup is Saturday May 6, 9am-12pm in the north area of the DGN Main Street parking lot.  Just pull up and tell us your name, and we load everything right in your car.  It’s that easy!  We will email you a reminder closer to the date.

The 2023 plant sale is a great way to beautify your yard and support our DGN Fine Arts.  Get your order in today.  Thank you for your support!

Musicians Shine at 2023 D99 Vocal Honors Recital

Congratulations to each of the North High School & South High School musicians selected to perform in the District 99 Vocal Honors Recital on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

DGN Winter Guard 4th at Minooka Contest

Congratulations to the DGN Winter Guard for their 4th place finish at last weekend's contest at Minooka High School! The team finished with an impressive score of 72.52 after a really great run. Best of luck to the team as they prepare for the Midwest Color Guard Circuit championships coming up in less than two weeks!

District 99 Orchestra Concert - Wednesday, March 22 - 7 PM

Join the District 99 Orchestra on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:00 PM in the South High School Performing Arts Center for their March Orchestra Concert. 

The concert will be live-streamed on the DGS Fine Arts Department YouTube Channel.

Passing the baton: Brayer Teague readies for retirement at Downers Grove North [Suburban Life: March 16-17, 2023]

Full Article: Suburban Life - shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life - March 16-17, 2023