Disney Thanksgiving Parade of Bands 2016 - Performance

Congratulations @dgnbands!

Early Morning Rehearsal at EPCOT #WeAreDGN #99Learns @dgnbands @Dist_99

The @dgnbands are excited to perform today at the 2016 Disney Thanksgiving Parade of Bands! We are in rehearsal with the Boston Brass before the park opens. Video crews are setting up for the live broadcast on: banddirectorlive.com beginning at 10:30 AM EST (9:30 AM CST).

Thanksgiving Morning 4 AM Wake Up!

The @dgnbands are up and moving toward EPCOT for our pre-show rehearsal!

Thanksgiving Parade of Bands Practice - Rosen Plaza Hotel

@dgnbands Enjoys Hollywood Studios! #WeAreDGN

The members of the DGN Bands stepped off the coaches and directly into a world of movie sets and fun this afternoon. It was just what our resilient travelers needed to wake up!

And They're Off!

Best wishes to the @dgnbands as they depart today for their performance in the 2016 Disney Thanksgiving Parade of Bands!

ILMEA District 1 Festival - a stunning celebration of the Arts @Dist_99 @ILMEA1 #99Learns #WeAreDGN

Congratulations to the student musicians who participated in the ILMEA District 1 Band, Choir, Orchestra and 9/10 Choir today at Elmhurst College.  Students worked with inspirational conductors and teachers today, including Professor Ross Kellan, Dr. Cheryl Frazes-Hill, Dr. Robert Hasty and Mr. Michael Bultman.  After just over 6 hours of rehearsal, each ensemble presented a stunning performance of challenging repertoire to a capacity crowd exceeding 1,000 patrons at Faganel Hall on the beautiful campus of Elmhurst College.  Several District 99 students were featured during the concert as soloists or in principle chairs in each of the ensembles.  

Special kudos also to the music go to the music faculty in District 99 for personifying the spirit of professional volunteerism that keeps ILMEA a vibrant organization: Brayer Teague is the President-Elect of ILMEA, Craig Roselieb is the President of the Jazz Division;  Jennifer Mullen is the co-chair of the District 1 Orchestra Division;  Beth O'Riordian is the co-chair of the District 1 Choral Division; Laura Coster is the co-chair of the  District 1 9/10 Honors Choir;  Joy Belt-Roselieb led a professional development reading session for music educators; Frank Piekarz adjudicated students auditioning to sing the Star Spangled Banner at future IHSA All-State Sporting events.  

All the District 99 students and staff extend a heartfelt "thank you" to our hosts today at Elmhurst College, including Pete Griffin, Jim Hile and Ross Kellan.  

DGN Brass Students Featured in World Premiere with Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

Congratulations to the DGN Brass students who shared the stage with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Brass, and guest soloist Gene Pokorny (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) on the world premiere of Terry Everson's "Blues Fanfare (Fanfare for Elmhurst II)."

DGN Musicians Swing at 2016 ILMEA District 1 Jazz Festival