DGCC & D99 Collaborative Concert

Congratulations to the students of the North High A Cappella Choir, the South High Madrigal Singers, the District tCongratulations to the students of the North High A Cappella Choir, the South High Madrigal Singers, the District 99 Orchestra, and all of the musicians of the Downers Grove Choral Society, for a wonderful “Choral Collaboration” this afternoon on District 99’s North campus.  Each ensemble performed with great artistic sensitivity and attention to musical detail.

Our appreciation is extended to District 99 Fine Arts team members Pattie Barnes (Collaborative Pianist), Laura Coster (DGS Madrigals conductor), Bill Miller (DGN Auditorium Manager), Jennifer Mullen (D99 Orchestra conductor), Beth O’Riordan (DGN A Cappella Choir conductor), and Frank Piekarz (DGN A Cappella Choir conductor), all who played a role in preparing students for this afternoon’s Choral Collaboration.  We also thank the North High Music Boosters and the South High Friends of Fine Arts for providing refreshments for the reception.

Special congratulations is extended to North High Fine Arts faculty member Beth O’Riordan for her solo work in theBenedictus of Franz Joseph Haydn’s Missa Brevis St. Joannis de Deo.

An finally, District 99 thanks DGCS Music Director, Mr. Justin Sisul, for his vision to create this afternoon’s collaborative artistic venture.