2011 South HS Wind Ensemble Invitational

Student musicians from Eisenhower Junior High School, Lakeview Junior High School, and South High School in Downers Grove collaborated in sound last night during the 2011 South HS Wind Ensemble Fall Invitational Concert. Each ensemble performed with the Gaudete Brass, a brass quinted completing a fall artist residency in Downers Grove. The sounds were amazing. Enjoy the "story" of the evening in words and pictures found below.

The South High School Wind Ensemble performs Dodefecta with the Gaudete Brass. Composer James Stephenson was present for the performance.

The South HS Wind Ensemble performs Sam Hazo's ...Go!

Band Source president Pete Biedron presents Tom Tedeschi with a plaque congratulating the Lakeview Band for a fabulous performance.

The Lakeview Junior HS Wind Ensemble performs.

Michelle Higgins, interim director at Eisenhower Junior High School, accepts a performance plaque from Ron Hornish.

The Eisenhower Junior High Symphonic Band performs.

Student composer and conductor Zach Plata opens the performance with the premiere of his composition titled Themes from John Mackey.