Tuesday, October 26, 2021

DGS Bands Fall Concert this Thursday October 28th!

 


The Legendary Professor Ron Carter Visits Downers Grove South Jazz!


Earlier this week, the Downers Grove South Jazz students were fortunate enough to share space and hear instruction from Professor Ron Carter. Ron Carter is one of the most influential jazz educator of our time and of the last 60 years. At 69 years young, he dazzled with his deep knowledge of history, his engaging persona, and his influence culturally.  It was a memorable experience for everyone. 

The amazing Carl Allen will be visiting for rehearsal and clinics on November 4th. He will be performing as our guest artist at the April 28th Jazz concert. Mark your calendars!








Downers Grove South Fall Choir Concert

 

The Downers Grove South High School Choirs recently performed their fall concert. It was the first such performance in the new Performing Arts Center at DGS. It was also the first time since March 4, 2020 that an audience witnessed a live event of this magnitude in District 99. It was a long time coming and well with the wait.  Congratulations and thank you to all of our performers and supportors of the Arts in District 99!









Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Mustang Bands Emmy Nomination!


We are excited to announce that the Marching Mustang 2020-2021 Season Video has been nominated for 3 Emmy Awards! The award we have been nominated for that is most relevant to our program is "Outstanding Achievement in Audio." This award refers to the quality of audio and video recording as well as audio production. We are all ecstatic about this information as the musicianship and audio recording of our very own Marching Mustangs is a part of this Emmy nomination!  Congratulations!!

This year the Emmy Awards Ceremony will be virtual and is tentatively scheduled for Friday December 10th. There are plans to have a pre-show Zoom gathering to reconnect and also have a watch party for the awards ceremony. More information on this to come. Enjoy the video once more by following this link!

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Congratulations to our DGS Musicians selected to the ILMEA District 1 Performance!


 On behalf of the DGS Fine Arts Department, we ask that the entire South High School Community take a moment to  recognize the students that earned placements in the 2021 ILMEA District 1 Festivals in band, choir, jazz band, vocal jazz and orchestra! 


SENIOR BAND & ORCHESTRA WINDS & PERCUSSION

Katherine Opila (12) Trombone (Band)

Becca Snouffer (9)         Bb Clarinet (Band)

Kaitlyn Steffgen (12) Bb Clarinet (Band)


SENIOR CHORUS

Kaleb Ancell (12)           Tenor II

Samantha Bachara (12)      Soprano II

Gianna Caponigro (10)          Soprano II

Adreana Duarte (12)         Soprano I

Maija Flannery (10)         Soprano I

Mina Kostic (12)         Soprano I

Zach Mead (12)         Bass I

Maximilian O'Connor (12) Bass II

Charles O'Neill (12)         Tenor I

Kassem Ossman (12) Tenor I

Abigail Parson (11)         Alto I

Grace Rerucha (10) Alto II

Ryan Rosignal (12)         Tenor I

Gwendolynne Royle (12) Soprano II

Jordan Stewart (12) Alto II

Patricia Suchanek (10)         Alto I

Delaney Turner (11) Alto I


SENIOR INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ 

Owen Anderson (11) Guitar (Jazz Band I)

Andrew Brandt (12)         Trombone  (Jazz Combo)

Lucas Ciocan (10)         Tenor Sax  (Jazz Band I)

James Clemens (12) Bass Trombone  (Jazz Band I)

Zach Gresik (11)         Alto Sax (Jazz Band II)

Sam Wleklinski (12) Trumpet  (Jazz Band II)


SENIOR ORCHESTRA STRINGS

Erika Andreshak (9) Viola

Liudas Davies (11)         Violin

Leka Davis (12)         Cello

Matthew Lin (9)         Cello

Audrey Lin (11)         Cello

Colin McLaughlin (11) Cello

Philip Okunev (12)         Violin

Emelia Parson  (11) Cello

Olivia Roti (12)         Viola


SENIOR VOCAL JAZZ

Nathan Frewen (12) Tenor (Vocal Jazz Ensemble II)

Faith Nelson (12)         Alto (Vocal Jazz Ensemble I)

Briyana Zeigler (10) Alto (Vocal Jazz Ensemble II)


Thursday, October 14, 2021

Bravo D99 & DG58 Orchestras!

Congratulations to the members of the Herrick Middle School Orchestra, O'Neil Middle School Orchestra, District 99 Concert Orchestra and District 99 Symphonic Orchestra for a spectacular Fall Concert ("Orchestra in the Wild!"). 

If you missed the concert, or would simply enjoy hearing it again, video is available HERE. Concert Program HERE.






Wednesday, October 13, 2021

D99 / D58 Orchestras Present "Orchestra in the Wild!"

 


District 99 Fine Arts is pleased to present: Orchestra in the Wild! Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Downers Grove South High School. The concert begins at 7:00 PM in the DGS Performing Arts Center; admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Face-coverings are required for all audience members.

Joining District 99 Orchestra musicians on stage will be members of the Herrick Middle School and O'Neil Middle School Orchestras. 


The concert will be livestreamed on the DGS Fine Arts Department YouTube Channel, and HERE.