University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Faculty Brass Quintet

Members of the South High School Bands were treated today to a master class and performance by the Faculty Brass Quintet from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  In addition to world-class performances in each period, the students engaged in dialog about how to be a musician after high school, and, how to continue to be a life-long musician regardless of vocation.  Special thanks to the UW-Milwaukee for sponsoring this appearance.  For more information about the school, please click here.

Music Celebrated at District Festival

Congratulations to our District 99 honored musicians for their outstanding and inspiring performances this afternoon at the ILMEA District 1 Music Festival.

Appreciation and thanks are also extended to our District 99 Fine Arts Faculty, many of whom volunteer countless hours of service each year to the ILMEA. Faculty currently serving in ILMEA leadership roles include:

Bill Miller - District 1 Audition Recording Engineer

Jennifer Mullen - District 1 Orchestra Co-Chair

Beth O'Riordan - District 1 Choral Co-Chair

Craig Roselieb - State Vice-President, Jazz Division

Glenn Williams - District 1 Jazz Division Chair

ILMEA District Festival Underway

District 99 is represented in impressive fashion at the Illinois Music Education Association District 1 Music Festival. Through competitive auditions held last month, dozens of DGN and DGS student musicians earned the honor and distinction of performing with the All-District Band, Choir and Orchestra this weekend. Congratulations to all our Trojan and Mustang stand-outs!

South High School Fine Arts Advanced Placement Course Offerings

This short presentation provides information about Advanced Placement Course offerings at South High School in Downers Grove.  Contact Glenn Williams, Fine Arts Department Chairman at gwilliams@csd99.org with any questions.

Marching Mustang Season Banquet

Congratulations to the members of the 2013 Marching Mustangs for a fabulous season.  The students,  staff and parents associated with this premiere marching ensemble gathered this evening at South to celebrate the remarkable progress and improvement of the Marching Mustangs.  We thank the members of the Class of 2014 for their dedication and work, and, we look forward to a bright future with the largest first year member class in recent memory.

2013 Fall Jazz Concert

Congratulations to the students in the Jazz Workshop, Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble for a fabulous performance this evening.  The 15 tunes played by the three bands ranged from Dizzy Gillespie to Charlie Barnett, from Maynard Ferguson to Neal Hefti.  The patrons in attendance were enthralled with the performances as they enjoyed the cheesecake samples at the end of the evening.  Great job tonight Mustang Jazz Musicians!

2013 South High School Fall Jazz Concert

The stage is set and the final preparations are being made for the 2013 South High School Fall Jazz Concert on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium at South High School.

If you are unable to join is live in the auditorium, you may follow the performance from a remote location on the High School Cube by clicking here.

2013 Invitational a success!

Congratulations to the students from the Eisenhower Symphonic Band, directed by Matt Janus, and the Lakeview Wind Ensemble, directed by Tom Tedeschi, for stunning performances this evening.  The students performed with characteristic tone beyond their chronological years, and, with musicianship that left the audience breathless.  Following these two fine ensemble, the South High School Wind Ensemble performed challenging repertoire, including the Holst Second Suite in F for Military Band, with poise and precision.  Based on the sounds heard tonight, the sonic future is bright for the Mustang Bands.  We anticipate seeing and hearing many of these future Mustang musicians on the stage in the near future!