Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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
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!!
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!").
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.