Thursday, April 21, 2011
German Entourage in the Windy City
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Jazz at the Movies - featuring BB Music School German Big Band


The Tivoli theatre marquee in Downers Grove welcomes the jazz performers and concert patrons to this very special event.
Exchange of gifts and an intvitation to continue






D99 and BB Music School Exchange Music!





The musical and cultural exchange that exists between D99 and the BB Germany Music School is now more than a quarter century old. The foundations of this exchange are music, culture and relationships. To celebrate every aspect of this exchange, a concert was held last night in the North High School Johnson Auditorium, featuring the Bietigheim-Bissingen/Germany Music School ensemble JugenBlasOrchester. The North High Wind Ensemble and South High Wind Ensemble also performed on this celebratory event.
The concert opened with a fabulous pre-concert theatre organ recital and got better as the evening progressed. The South and North High Wind Ensembles performed challenging repertoire with poise and precision. The BB Germany Music School JBO then performed a diverse and challenging program, culminating with multiple standing ovations and encore selections. Congratulations to the student musicians from both continents for expanding their boundaries through the sharing of music, of culture, and of relationships.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friendly futbol on the pitch at DGS.........
Congratulations to all of the student participants, as well as all family members and supporters who came out to cheer.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Hinsdale Center for the Arts Showcases High School Artists

Artworks created by young artists from 12 area high schools are currently on display at Hinsdale Center for the Arts' (HCA) 24th Annual Invitational High School Art Exhibition. The exhibition is open through Saturday, May 7th.
A reception for the students, their teachers, families and friends will take place on Saturday, April 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Hinsdale Center for the Arts is located in Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5903 S. County Line Rd., in Hinsdale. Regular HCA gallery hours are: Monday - Friday: 9am -7pm and Saturday: 9am - 4pm, HCA is closed on Sunday. The public may call HCA at 630-887- 0203 for more information.
Following the close of the exhibition at HCA the award winning artworks will be on display at Harris Hinsdale located at 50 S. Lincoln St. from May 9 -14. Suzanne Penn, Awards Juror for the exhibition, recognized the work of ten students for excellence. She wrote in her statement, "This year's high school show brings together an amazing variety of artistic media- all used to express the artistic vision, skill and talent of young people in our area. We should be proud to know that the arts are supported in their school curriculum and that so many have had the opportunity to develop and express their unique artistic voices in such diverse ways. " Of the 10 awards recipients, three are from South High School in Downers Grove
Beth Biagi, Downers Grove South High School
Emily Johnson, Downers Grove South High School
Jordan Sarti, Downers Grove South High School
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Crazy for You - opens TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!



Monday, April 11, 2011
2011 Elmhurst Art Museum Portfolio Award Winners
"Tina" - Julianna Estall
The Elmhurst Art Museum portfolio show is an exhibition, a competition, and a seriers of education programs for high school seniors demonstrating commitment and competency in visual art. All high schools in DuPage, Kane and Will counties are invited to select and submit a portfolio of work from the five most proficient students at their school. Up to twenty-five portfolios are selected for the exhibit, which features the outstanding work of the next generation of visual artists.
In 2011, 17 student portfolios were chosen for the exhibit. Of those 17 selected, three are from South High School in Downers Grove. Senior Maggie Cipriano in Photography, Senior Julianna Estall in Drawing, and Senior Adam Kotel in Photography were selected by the committee as having some of the finest student work in the three county area. On Saturday, April 9, 2011, the Elmhurst Art Museum announced the three top award winners from the exhibit. Maggie Cipriano earned "Honorable Mention," winning a free one year individual membership to the EAM. Additionally, Julianna Estall earned the distinction of "Best in Show." For this honor, Estall earned a free one year individual membership to the EAM, and, a free summer session figure drawing course at the museum.
"We are so proud of these student artists, and, the staff members that sponsor them in this exhibit." said department chairman Glenn Williams. "Debbie Dipert, Marcia Hansen and Michelle Lynn have spent countless hours investing in the artistic development of these student artists." The exhibit will run from April 9-May 1 at the Elmhurt Art Museum.
Friday, April 08, 2011
South HS Fine Arts in the news..........
Read about 2 DGS student artists heading to NYC for the National Scholastic Art Show here:
Read about the DGS Jazz Ensemble preparing for the Essentially Ellington Festival and Competition with guest clinician Reggie Thomas here:
Thursday, April 07, 2011
D99/WPL Art Show DGS Category Winners Announced
As a facet of the D99/WPL Art Show, a first prize is awarded in each media category. In addition, a best in show award is given. The faculty from DGN adjudicates the DGS student work, the faculty from DGS adjudicates the DGN student work.
Please join me in congratulating these award winners for the 2011 D99/WPL Art Show:
Best in Show Adam Kotel - Digital Art
Ceramics
Kevin Silver
Design
Rebecca Ficut
Digital Photography
Jena Mancione
Digital Art
Maggie Cipriano
Drawing
Victor Aguirre
Painting
Typer Murley
Mixed Media
Carolyn Peters
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Kudos to District 99 Student Artists
2011 D99/WPL Art Show Opening


Tuesday, April 05, 2011
DGS Jazz Ensemble at 65th MidWest Clinic

"Puttin' up their Dukes" with Reggie Thomas




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