Pep Band welcomes home alumni!

The gym was filled with sonic school spirit last night as over 20 alumni joined the Mustang Pep Band for the Cross Town Classic.  It was wonderful to welcome everyone home and to hear their continuing stories of success after departing DGS.  Special shout out to Mr. Hensel for organizing the evening and to the Mustang Band boosters for providing such a fabulous meal to welcome our guests home.  It was a great night to be a Mustang!

South High School welcomes Dr. Kevin Holzman

The South High School Mustang Bands were pleased to welcome Dr. Kevin Holzman, Assistant Director of Wind Studies at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music to the music suite today.  Dr. Holzman worked with the Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble, focusing on develop aspects of artistry as individuals and as an ensemble.  The improvement in both groups was remarkable! 

DGS Choirs Community Performances

Students and staff from the South High School Choirs have been active performing in our community this December, including run out events to an event at the Hinsdale Golf Club and a community tea at First United Methodist Church.  The Freshmen Girls Select, Chamber Singers, Treble Ensemble and Madrigal Singers all perform in our community, spreading musical cheer throughout the season.  Upcoming performances include visiting local elementary and middle schools, and the Madrigal Singers performing at Symphony Center on December 20th.  Kudos and thanks to our students and staff for continuing to provide this important community musical services!

2019-2020 DGS All-State Musicians

9 student musicians from South High School in Downers Grove have been selected through competitive audition to participate in the 2019-2020  Illinois Music Education Association All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs.  The auditions took place on October 1, 2019 at Carl Sandburg High School. Chorus students have been placed into Honors or All-State Ensembles based on their district auditions and call-backs.  Instrumental students will audition again in January while in Peoria for placement in either Honors or All-State Ensembles. 

“Earning a spot as an All-State musician is the pinnacle of performance success for a high school performer in Illinois” said Fine Arts Department Chairman Glenn Williams.  "The long term performance success of these student musicians can be attributed to families, private teachers, and sender school music teachers.  South High School is proud of these students for their diligence and commitment to musical excellence and is pleased to have them represent our school, our district and our community as musical ambassadors at the IMEC this coming January in Peoria."

The All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra will convene for a series of rehearsals in Peoria, IL, January 29-February 1, 2020.  Their concerts will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on the afternoon of February 1, 2020.

WINDS AND PERCUSSION
Jonah Sprandel (11) - Alto Saxophone

CHORUS
Peter Burrows (12) - Tenor I
Nathan Frewen (10) - Tenor II
Agne Giedraityte (12) - Soprano I
Diana Kwak (11) - Soprano II
Stefan Tambik (12) - Tenor II

ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Therese Malinowski (12) - Cello
Olivia Roti (10) - Viola

COMPOSITION
Aiden Schutte (12) - Remix Category - 2nd place