DGN Music Boosters - Summer Study Scholarships

The DGN Music Boosters annually provide an opportunity for band, choir and orchestra students to apply for “Summer Music Camp Scholarships.” 

The money to fund these scholarships is collected through our “Contributing Members” campaign.  Scholarship awards are not set at a specific dollar amount.  Rather, we look carefully at all of the applications, as well as the funding available in a particular year, and work to honor each student applicant’s summer music camp experience with an award of some kind.  Preference is given to current freshman, sophomores and juniors who will be returning to DGN next year.  At times, when additional funding has been available, the Music Boosters have honored applications from current seniors with partial scholarships. 

The application process is conducted online.  No paper applications will be accepted.  Students should follow this link to begin the application process.

http://bit.ly/hCMrju

or

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHRiVTM4SUd6NVdlOVhaVlMyODFicHc6MQ

Students are encouraged to read the application questions online, and then compose their answers off-line in a word processing application.  Students should save their work, and then copy responses into the online form before submitting.  (The application form will not allow a student to begin the application, save their work online, and return to finish it later.  So it is best to work off-line until you are ready to fully submit the form.)

We encourage all band, choir and orchestra students who are planning to attend a summer music camp of some kind this year to apply for financial assistance!

The application deadline is: Friday, April 27, 2012.

'Cannonball' Jazz Combo Featured at College of DuPage

Congratulations to the musicians in DGN's 'Cannonball' Jazz Combo for a terrific performance tonight at the College of DuPage Winter Jazz Fest. The ensemble captivated the appreciative audience with creative arrangements of four jazz standards.

Well done DGN Jazz!

Scholastic Art Panorama in 3D

Want to interact with a 360-degree panorama of the Scholastic Art Show?  CLICK HERE!

See the show in '3D' using the Tour Wrist app, available here: http://lite.tw.

After downloading the app, search for the tour name 'Scholastic Art Show - DGN', or tap the following link from your iDevice: tour://30250.

To learn more, visit: http://TourWrist.com

Thank You District 99 Art Team!

Congratulations to the District 99 art faculty for their work coordinating the Scholastic Art Show for our region.  Your tireless work creates an amazing opportunity for many visual art students from all over the Chicago region.  Thank you for your time and talents!

DGN Artists Garner 91 Awards at Scholastics

The Fine Arts Department at Downers Grove North High School is proud to release the results of the judging from the 2012 Scholastic Art Awards held at Downers Grove North High School and hosted by the Community High School District 99 Fine Arts Departments. 25 area high schools submitted more than 1,800 works of art for adjudication.  North High artists won 91 awards including 27 Gold Key Awards, 30 Silver Key Awards, and 34 Honorable Mention Awards. These works are currently on exhibition in the Main Street Lobby of Downers Grove North High School through Friday, February 10^th.

“We are very excited to host the regional exhibition at DGN,” said Brayer Teague, Fine Arts Department Chairman at North High. “This show is always an amazing display of student creativity and a testament to the wonderful art teaching that is happening in District 99.”  According to Teague, the art teachers from both North and South High School play an important role in putting the exhibition together.  “Our District 99 art teachers are the engine behind this regional affiliate of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.  Their dedication and tireless commitment enables student artists from all over the suburban region to have their work evaluated by professional artists.”

2012 Scholastic Art Award Winners – Downers Grove North High School

Gold Key Awards

Barbara Armstrong (Painting)

Katie Berendt (Photography) – 2 Gold Keys

Katie Berendt    (Digital Art)

Lindsey Bliss (Ceramics & Glass) – 2 Gold Keys

Kevin Brinkman (Mixed Media)

Lauren Capua (Photography)

Leighanne Crawford (Design) – 3 Gold Keys

Leighanne Crawford (Digital Art) – 2 Gold Keys

Meghan Downey (Photography)

Amy Fatigato (Photography)

Leo Granner (Digital Art)

Siga Kisielius (Ceramics & Glass)

Karen    Klein (Digital Art)

Jordan  Krzak (Ceramics & Glass)

Shannon Linares (Ceramics & Glass)

Daniel Meinhart (Drawing)

Daniel Meinhart (Digital Art)

Autumn Moberg (Jewelry)

Autumn Moberg (Sculpture)

Autumn Moberg (Fashion)

Kyle Mysiewicz (Ceramics & Glass)

Rebecca Ridderhoff (Drawing) – 2 Gold Keys

Gabby   Sims (Ceramics & Glass)

Miranda Valles (Ceramics & Glass)

Silver Key Awards

Maria Acevedo (Jewelry)

Zachary Alsen    (Photography)

Barbara Armstrong (Drawing)

Katie Berendt (Photography)

Lindsey Bliss (Ceramics & Glass)

Emma Brzezinski (Ceramics & Glass)

Lauren Capua (Photography)

Leighanne Crawford (Digital Art)

Amy Fatigato (Photography)

Leo Granner (Ceramics & Glass)

Leo Granner (Painting)

Leo Granner (Drawing)

Leo Granner (Digital Art)

Elyn Gullotto (Digital Art)

Sarah Johnson   (Photography)

Ellia Leger (Ceramics & Glass)

Samantha Marsteller (Jewelry) – 2 Silver Keys

Sabrina Mazur   (Ceramics & Glass)

Kristin Murphy (Photography)

Michaela Nicholson (Photography) – 2 Silver Keys

Hannah Ottley (Digital Art) – 2 Silver Keys

Amanda Papp (Ceramics & Glass)

Jessica Reid (Photography)

Gabriele Ruzgas (Photography)

Morgan Sandacz (Photography)

Morgan Sandacz (Photography Portfolio)

Steven Toomer (Photography)

                                  

Honorable Mention Awards

Richard Barker (Photography)

Lindsey Bliss (Photography)

Emma Brzezinski (Ceramics & Glass)

Emily Buhle (Ceramics & Glass)

Emily Buhle (Jewelry)

Ethan Chapin (Drawing)

Megan Clevenger (Architecture)

Leighanne Crawford (Art Portfolio)

Kelly Egan (Photography)

Amy Fatigato (Photography) – 2 Honorable Mentions

Brianna Freitag (Photography)

Leo Granner (Ceramics & Glass) – 2 Honorable Mentions

Rebecca Jakush (Photography)

Virginia Kowara (Photography)

Zoe Kupka (Photography)

Samantha Marsteller (Sculpture)

William McGovern (Ceramics & Glass)

Ansley McLeod (Ceramics & Glass)

Autumn Moberg (Jewelry)

Autumn Moberg (Fashion)

Maddisen Nona (Photography)

Hannah Ottley (Digital Art) – 2 Honorable Mentions

Laurel Post (Photography)

Rebecca Ridderhoff  (Drawing)

Morgan Sandacz (Photography) – 3 Honorable Mentions

Ellyn Scally (Ceramics & Glass)

Lily Stanicek (Drawing)

Jourdan Wikowsky (Drawing)

Alyson Wilcek (Photography)

Fans Cheer Winter Guard

Congratulations to the DGN Winter Guard for a terrific halftime performance at last night's Varsity Basketball game!

Pep Band Joined By Class of 2016

The DGN Pep Band was joined by a dozen current 8th grade band students last night who volunteered to play for the Varsity basketball game. The band played and cheered on the Trojans as they battled Proviso West in an exciting contest that featured multiple lead changes.

Thanks to all the 8th graders who sat in with us last night. You sounded great!

"Hey Everybody! NIU's In Town!!"

Congratulations to all of the DGN & DGS jazz musicians who joined forces with the internationally acclaimed NIU Jazz Ensemble for an amazing night of music!

NIU Jazz Clinic & Concert with Steve Davis

District 99 welcomed the NIU Jazz Ensemble - and guest artist Steve Davis - to campus today for a series of educational workshops. After last year's early February "SnowPocalypse" cancelled the annual NIU Jazz Night in District 99, our community is excited for tonight's concert at DGS. Music begins at 7 pm and tickets may be purchased at the door.

All State Musicians Honored in Spirit Parade

This morning our All State Musicians were honored - along with the State-Qualifying Cheerleaders - with a Spirit Parade through the halls of DGN.  Members of the Trojan Marching Band provided the music, and the student body provided a lot of cheering!  Congratulations!

All State Music Education Conference: Grand Finale Concerts

Hundreds of the most decorated student musicians in Illinois performed, and thousands of music lovers listened, as the 2012 Illinois Music Education Conference closed on Saturday with an amazing display of talent. Congratulations to all of our DGN music students who represented North High with class and tremendous musicianship!

Winter Guard Debut Performance

Congratulations to the DGN Winter Guard, and their newly appointed coach Ms. Katie Prudden, for an outstanding debut performance this week! Keep up the great work ladies!

All State Music Education Conference: Rehearsals In Full Swing

Hundreds of Illinois' most advanced student musicians are in rehearsal today for the upcoming All State Music Concerts. Tonight conference attendees will enjoy performances by the All State jazz ensembles. On Saturday the spotlight will shift to the All State Bands, Choirs and Orchestras.

Pictured here is DGN Band senior Jonathan Sheetz, playing bass clarinet in the All State Band rehearsal this morning.

Congratulations and Thank You, Mr. Teague

Congratulations to Mr. Teague for his leadership as the IMEA Secondary General Music Division Vice President over the past six years.  Most notably during his tenure in this position, Mr. Teague has expanded and deepened the possibilities for students across the state of Illinois to be recognized for their efforts as music composers and arrangers in a very meaningful way.  Today's All State Music Composition Contest Showcase was another wonderful opportunity to showcase compositional talent of the students of Illinois.  Thank you, Mr. Teague, for your service to the students and music teachers of Illinois!

All State Music Education Conference: Composer Showcase Concert

Congratulations to Spencer Schillerstrom for an outstanding
performance at today's All State Music Composition Contest Showcase
Concert in Peoria, IL.

All Staters Depart For Peoria

Eight DGN musicians departed this afternoon for the 2012 Illinois
Music Education Conference in Peoria, IL.

Congratulations to Caitlin Doak, Anna Kranic, Megan Lyda, Alana
Osterling, Jonathan Sheetz, Spencer Schillerstrom, Eareen Yambao, and
Hannah Young who have been selected for this prestigious musical
honor.

DGN Jazz Earns Accolades at Purdue Jazz Festival

Congratulations to both the DGN Jazz Ensemble and the DGN Jazz Lab Band for earning Division 1 ratings at the 2012 Purdue Jazz Festival.

In addition to the ensemble awards, the following students were recognized with individual Solo Awards for their outstanding individual improvisation performances:

Shauna Bracken
Matt Butzen
Augustine Calvino
Rachel Cliva
Darius Daugvila
Charlie Dawes
Zach Foster
Justine Hung
Anthony Iacovetti
Brett Latman
John McGarry
PJ O'Hara
Sam O'Neil
Jon Poortinga
Clayton Possidoni
Spencer Schillerstrom (2 awards)
Thomas Svoboda

Safe & Sound at Purdue University

The DGN Jazz Ensemble & Lab Band are in West Lafayette, IN tonight as the 2012 Purdue University Jazz Festival kicks off a weekend of great music making opportunities.

2012 North High Choral Festival

Today DGN welcomed dozens of choral students from Herrick Middle School, Jefferson Junior High School, and Westview Hills Middle School to the 2012 North High Choral Festival.

Congratulations to all of the singers - as well as their dedicated music teachers - for a great afternoon of workshops and for sharing their musicianship with the community!

Let's Get It Started: Pep Band 2012

Coach Colby

Tenor Sax great Mark Colby was on campus today to work with the DGN Cannonball Combo in preparation for a performance this coming February at the College of DuPage.

Jazz @ Caribou

The DGN "Cannonball" and "Dizzy" Jazz Combos recently performed at the Downers Grove Main Street Caribou Coffee, and were joined by a number of DGN jazz alumni who were back in town for the winter break.

19th Annual Jazz Cafe Features Dozens of Musicians and Draws Large Audience

Congratulations to the students of the Herrick Middle School Jazz Band, Jefferson Junior High School "Friends of Jazz", and the DGN jazz program for spirited and exciting performances at the 2012 Jazz Cafe.

Bill Byan - Jazz Cafe Tomorrow Night!

DGN Bands are pleased to welcome professional drummer Bill Byan to
North High this week. Mr. Byan will be performing as a soloist with
the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band at tomorrow night's 19th annual
Jazz Cafe charity benefit concert.

Swing by the DGN Cafe Friday night between 6 and 8:30 pm to hear great
jazz and support this year's charity, LUNGevity.