Saturday, February 24, 2018

DGS Bands at the 32nd Midwest Music Festival



Congratulations to the student musicians in the Wind Ensemble and the Wind Symphony for their participation in the 32nd annual Midwest Music Festival held at Lemont High School.
Entering in Class I, the Wind Ensemble earned a Division I rating, the highest rating possible from the panel of adjudicators.  Entering in Class II, the Wind Symphony earned a Division I rating, the highest possible rating from the panel of adjudicators.  Additionally, the Wind Symphony earned the Jim Moore Best Brass Award for Class II as well as the John Paynter Esprit di Corps Award.  Wind Symphony was also awarded first place in Class II out of 8 performing bands.   The students in both bands performed with fluency and artistry, and represented the school and community extremely well both on and off the stage.  Well done Mustang musicians!