DGS Wind Ensemble/Junior High Invitational LIVE tonight on HIGH SCHOOL CUBE

If you are unable to join us live in the auditorium at South High School this evening, please watch from afar by clicking on this link:  DGS Wind Ensemble Invitational .  Let's go Mustang musicians!

Fall Band Concert

Congratulations to the student musicians in Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble for performing a fabulous Fall Band concert this evening.  Special thanks to our guest narrator, Mr. Jim Mizener, for providing the oration during Concert Bands's selection In Memoriam:  JFK.  Well done tonight Mustang Musicians - we are very proud of your sonic success!

2013 Fall Band Concert LIVE on High School Cube

Can't join us in the auditorium at South High School tonight?  Please join us LIVE on the High School Cube if you are not in the area.  Join us by clicking here.

Marching Mustang alums in the Marching Illini

South High School Fine Arts is proud of every graduate, but, we take a moment to shine on these two former Marching Mustangs who are now performing with the Marching Illini.  We extend a special congratulations to Callie Sorce and Sam Kotlicky for continuing in the marching arts after leaving DGS!

Marching Mustangs at he 2013 BOA Indy Super Regional

Congratulations to the students, staff and parents associated with the Marching Mustangs for their appearance in the highly competitive Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional at Lucas Oil Stadium.  The Marching Mustangs improved their score and rank from their previous appearances, registering their highest score in school history since affiliating with this event.  The students have persevered over the course of a long season and shown dramatic improvement in both Music and General Effect.  With so many "rookies" on the field this year, it is clear the competitive future is very bright for this marching ensemble.

Good luck Marching Mustangs!

Best wishes to the students, staff and parents associated with the 2013 Marching Mustangs as they return this weekend to the fiercely competitive Bands of America Super Regional competition held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Of the 35 marching ensembles competing over a two-day slate, there are 6 previous national champions.  We are proud of the Marching Mustangs for their continuing dedication to performance excellence, and, for their significant improvement over the course of this season.  Good luck Marching Mustangs!

DGS Bands Fall Concerts on High School Cube

Starting this year, we are broadcasting DGS Fine Arts events on the High School Cube. We are sending this information home to families ahead of the performance with the hope you'll share the links with out of town relatives and friends that will enjoy experiencing the performance via the internet stream.

As always, it is great for the student performers to play for a full, vibrant auditorium warm with receptive applause. Thanks in advance for your attendance in the auditorium in the coming week.

As a reminder, the 2013 Fall Bands Concert will feature the Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony. This concert is Tuesday, November 12th, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The 2013 Junior High/Wind Ensemble Invitational is Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM and will feature the DGS Wind Ensemble as well as the bands from Lakeview Junior High School and Eisnehower Junior High School.

Links to the High School Cube web cast are found below.

See you all next week,


Mr. Hensel, Mr. Roselieb and Mr. Williams

2013 Fall Bands Concert

2013 Junior High/Wind Ensemble Invitational

Muriel Anderson visits South High School

Internationally acclaimed guitarist and musician Muriel Anderson visited South High School today, performing and giving a master class for the students enrolled in Guitar I.  Ms. Anderson is a D99 alumnus, and returns every Thanksgiving to share her experiences and musicianship with students, and, to encourage and promote attendance at her Homecoming Concert, which this year is on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 8:00 PM in the Johnson Auditorium at North High School.  We are grateful to Ms. Anderson for sharing her expertise and talents with our students each year!