D99 Vocal Recital was an Incredible Experience!

Congratulations to our DGS student musicians that took part in the 2022 District 99 Vocal Recital last night at Hinsdale Methodist Church!

Sammy Bachara

Olivia Balicki

Ceci DeArcangelis

Abby France

Kate France

Nathan Frewen

Christina Godar

Cora Lingenfelter

Annie Methard

Faith Nelson

Maximillian O'Connor

Finn Ormond

Lake Ragnini

Sydney Richardson

Abby Rook

Ryan Rosignal

Gwendolynne Royle

Ian Stagaman

Jo Stewart

Emery Teague

DGS Madrigal Singers

Kaleb Ancell

Sammay Bachara

Brantley Bilby

Nolan Crooks

Adreana Duarte

Tyler Engel

Nathan Frewen

Mackezie Gambrel

Aaric Hager

Ashley James

Zachary Mead

Reinette Monteiro

Faith Nelson

Maximilian O' Connor

Charlie O'Neill

Kassem Ossman

Sydney Richardson

Abby Rook 

Ryan Rosignal

Gwendolynne Royle

Jo Stewart

Delaney Turner

 

ALERT - Scholarship Deadline Reminder!

 Rotary Music Scholarship applications now being accepted!

The Rotary Club of Downers Grove is now accepting applications for their annual Charles Dickerman Music Scholarships. Each year since 2009 the Rotary Club presents scholarship checks to deserving high school seniors who reside in Downers Grove or the District 99 attendance area. This year we are increasing both the number and value of the awards. We will award up to four scholarships, including a Grand Award of $4,000!

Charles Dickerman was a founding member of the Rotary Club of Downers Grove. He was a nuclear physicist at Argonne National Laboratory who had undergraduate degrees in both physics and music. Charles stayed involved in music throughout his life and was an avid bagpiper!

An application can be downloaded at:

tinyurl.com/DGRotaryDickermanScholarship22

A scholarship application can also be requested by emailing: musicscholarship@rotarygrovefest.com
or by phoning Dave Humphreys at (630) 968-5526.

Applicants must have their forms submitted via email by Monday, March 28, 2022. If selected as a finalist, candidates will then submit a video audition by Tuesday, April 19, 2022, and must be available for a virtual interview on the evening of Sunday, April 24, 2022. The scholarship winners will be announced in May.

The qualifications to apply for this scholarship are:

• Be a graduating senior attending a public, private, parochial, or home school, and reside in Downers Grove or the High School District 99 attendance area.   
• Plan to pursue a post-secondary education program.
• Have participated in high school curricular music activities and/or extracurricular music activities. 
• Composers and/or arrangers qualify for this scholarship. 
• Pursuit of an undergraduate music major or minor is not required.
• Financial need is not a criterion for selection.

These Charles Dickerman Music Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the annual Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest held each June in downtown Downers Grove, and the annual Thanksgiving Day Grove Express 5K.

Information:

Dave Humphreys   (he/him) 
Rotary Club of Downers Grove
630-968-5526
musicscholarship@rotarygrovefest.com

Congratulations D99 Orchestras!

Congratulations to the members of the D99 Concert Orchestra, and D99 Symphonic Orchestra for a wonderful performance at the Winter Orchestra Concert, held on March 17, 2022 in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium of North High. A special commendation is extended to senior soloists Isaac Hsu (cello) and Caitlyn Stock (harp) for their outstanding concerto performances!

D99 Orchestra Concert - Thursday, March 17

The D99 Orchestras will be in concert this Thursday, March 17, at 7:00 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium of North High School. Please join us on the DGN campus to enjoy performances by the Concert Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra, with senior concerto soloists Isaac Hsu (Cello) and Caitlyn Stocki (Harp). 

Concert program HERE. [tinyurl.com/D99WinterOrch22]

Out-of-town family and friends may view the concert, live-streamed, on the DGN Fine Arts YouTube Channel, HERE, or by visiting: www.youtube.com/DGNFineArts

DGS Best of Broadway TONIGHT!!!

 

Come join our talented DGS Choir student musicians as they put on the Best of Broadway Show being held at the DGS Performing Arts Center! Doors open at 6:30pm Continue to show your support by stopping by the Dairy Queen at 63rd and Main Street for some delicious ice cream.  20% of all proceeds go to the DGS Choirs. See you then!

If you'd like to enjoy the show from home, the livestream for the event can be found by following this link!

https://youtu.be/IZeM_LjUof4  

DGS IHSA Solo and Ensemble Excellence!

Downers Grove South High School student musicians participated in the Illinois High School Association State Solo and Ensemble Contest on March 5, 2022.

21 music events from Downers Grove South High School earned a Division I rating of SUPERIOR.  A Division I score is categorized as “A Superior Performance – outstanding in nearly every detail.”  In addition, 3 music events from Downers Grove South High School garnered a Division II rating of OUTSTANDING.  A Division II score is categorized as “An excellent performance – only minor defects.”

Two South High events received perfect scores. Please take a moment to read names and find a chance to congratulate these amazing South students!

Perfect Score - Superior Perfect Performance

Michael Joseph (Tenor Saxophone)

Tim Neumann, Philip Okunev, Olivia Roti, Leka Davis (String Ensemble)

Division I Rating = Superior Performance

Olivia Balicki (Percussion)

Samuel Wleklinski (Trumpet)

Sally Lichner (Flute)

Gabrielle Hewawissa (Flute)

Olivia Roti (Viola)

Jack Sifuentes (Viola)

Summer Kruk (Viola)

Madolyn Werner (Flute)

Katie Opila (Trombone)

Lilliana Jaeger (Violin)

Luidas Davies (Violin)

Philip Okunev (Violin)
Alice Shen (Oboe)

Colin McLaughlin (Violoncello)

Audrey Lin (Violoncello)

Andrew Brandt (Trombone)

Emelia Parson (Violoncello)

Leka Davis (Violoncello)

Angela Olczyk, Annie Koshy, Lena Baker, Lilliana Jaeger (String Ensemble)

Division II - Excellent Rating

Ethan O'Connor

Lena Baker

Zach Gresik