Concert patrons were impressed with the sonic prowess of the performing ensembles on the 2016 Wind Ensemble Invitational. Kudos and congratulations to the Jefferson Junior High School Symphony Band conducted by Keith Carlson and to the O'Neill Middle School Band conducted by Dave Balika. Additionally, the DGS Wind Ensemble performed music by Gershwin, Grainger, Hazo and Markowski with an impressive sonic maturity.
DGS Bands also congratulates Mr. Dave Balika from O'Neill Middle School who will retire at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Balika's numerous contributions to the Downers Grove learning community were acknowledged this evening by colleagues and by students.
If you were unable to join us in the auditorium this evening, you can watch the concert archived on the High School Cube by
CLICKING HERE.
