The EPGHS Wind Symphony took the stage at the Illinois State Concert Band Invitational on April 25th 2009. The group played very well and the audio recording really showed that. The group has came a very long way since Winter Break.
The group played a tough program consisting of Movement 3 of the Folksong Suite, October, and American Riversongs. It was fantastic to get to work on pieces from Whitacre, Vaughan Williams, and LaPlante for this performance. The students really bought into the music and gave it their best.
It was great experience to get to play on that stage at the ISU Center for Performing Arts. I love being able to give the students a chance to hear their music in a proper venue.
I have some video of the performance, but in all fairness to the band it's not the best representation. It was shot on a Sony digital still camera so the audio/video is not very clear. Hopefully though it will give some of the parents who couldn't join us an idea of how well the students performed. Links are posted below!
American Riversongs by Pierre LaPlante
October by Eric Whitacre
English Folksongs Movement No. 3 by Ralph Vaughan Williams
April 28, 2009
April 22, 2009
JH Concert Band at ISU
Last Saturday the EPGJHS Concert Band woke up early and boarded a bus for Illinois State University. You could feel a mix of apprehension and sleepiness as we rode down I-39. It was a very exciting day!
The Concert Band made up of 31 7th/8th graders headed to the ISU Center for Performing Arts to perform. The format was that of I contest, but this band is new to the contest scene. Last Spring was the first time they'd been to organizational in many years.
This year we opted for ISU so that the students could experience playing at a first rate venue. We play enough gyms at home so this was a great opportunity.
They looked great as they walked on stage, all in black and white. Very professional! Then we played our program. Sure there were some wrong notes and little mishaps, but nerves didn't keep us from giving a good performance.
We then listened to other bands. I think the students were very impressed by some of the other middle schoolers. I had to remind them that those kids are the same age! Oh the wonders of practice. Overall we had a great experience ISU.
Congratulations to all the students for a great performance!
The Concert Band made up of 31 7th/8th graders headed to the ISU Center for Performing Arts to perform. The format was that of I contest, but this band is new to the contest scene. Last Spring was the first time they'd been to organizational in many years.
This year we opted for ISU so that the students could experience playing at a first rate venue. We play enough gyms at home so this was a great opportunity.
They looked great as they walked on stage, all in black and white. Very professional! Then we played our program. Sure there were some wrong notes and little mishaps, but nerves didn't keep us from giving a good performance.
We then listened to other bands. I think the students were very impressed by some of the other middle schoolers. I had to remind them that those kids are the same age! Oh the wonders of practice. Overall we had a great experience ISU.
Congratulations to all the students for a great performance!
April 15, 2009
High School ISU Information
The EPGHS Wind Symphony will be performing at the Illinois State University Invitational on Saturday April 25th at 10:00AM. Please come support the group since these is the one time they get to play in a hall that's worthy of the sounds they make! I mean we love the gym, but come on this is the CPA!
I have uploaded the itinerary here, but you may also get a paper copy from me in the band room.
Keep practicing! We are peaking at the right time and it's going to be a performance we can be very proud of, if we concentrate on making music.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfdmt7zq_17gwdhpvfb
I have uploaded the itinerary here, but you may also get a paper copy from me in the band room.
Keep practicing! We are peaking at the right time and it's going to be a performance we can be very proud of, if we concentrate on making music.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfdmt7zq_17gwdhpvfb
Junior High ISU Information
The EPGJHS Concert Band will be attending the ISU Invitational on Saturday April 18th 2009. We perform at 10AM so please come support the next generation of music makers at EPG.
It should be a fun little day trip and it's completely worth it, just to play on the beautiful stage at the ISU Center for Performing Arts.
The itinerary is posted by following the link below. Just in case anyone lost it...not like that would happen! :)
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfdmt7zq_16d9fw86g3
It should be a fun little day trip and it's completely worth it, just to play on the beautiful stage at the ISU Center for Performing Arts.
The itinerary is posted by following the link below. Just in case anyone lost it...not like that would happen! :)
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfdmt7zq_16d9fw86g3
April 13, 2009
UPDATE
This morning a parent pointed out to me the our Senior Band Banquet is on two different dates! The correct date is May 5th, which coincides with the school calendar. I will update the instrumental calendar as well.
Since we're updating here's some other dates to remember as we wind down the school year.
April 17 7:30PM- Jazz Showcase please contact me if you need tickets
April 18 10AM- Junior High Band ISU Competition.(public is welcome)
April 25 10:00AM - HS Wind Symphony at ISU Competition (public is welcome)
April 30 6:00PM - 5th Grade Band Spring Concert
April 30 7:30PM - High School Spring Concert
May 5th 7:00PM - High Schoo Band Banquet(All MT members and family are invited)
I hope that helps as we navigate the last few weeks of school.
Since we're updating here's some other dates to remember as we wind down the school year.
April 17 7:30PM- Jazz Showcase please contact me if you need tickets
April 18 10AM- Junior High Band ISU Competition.(public is welcome)
April 25 10:00AM - HS Wind Symphony at ISU Competition (public is welcome)
April 30 6:00PM - 5th Grade Band Spring Concert
April 30 7:30PM - High School Spring Concert
May 5th 7:00PM - High Schoo Band Banquet(All MT members and family are invited)
I hope that helps as we navigate the last few weeks of school.
April 06, 2009
Bradley Honor Band Students Announced
Congratulations to Danny Hermes, Jessie Bigger, and Sam Stuckel for being selected to represent EPGHS in the Bradley University Honor Band. These three students are among 80 musicians selected from 34 schools to comprise the Junior/Senior BU Honor Band.
The concert will take place on Tuesday April 28th at 7:30 in the Dingeldine Music Center on the beautiful campus of Bradley in Peoria IL. In addition to this concert the students will attend Practice on April 21st from 6-9PM
The band will be conducted this year by clinician, Keith Johnston. Mr, Johnston is the Director of Bands at Sacred Heart University and has enjoyed a long career conducting various ensembles throughout the USA. He has served as the Music Director of the Troupers Light Opera Company, Onondaga Civic Symphony, the Allegheny Brass Band, and the Auburn Chamber Orchestra.
I'm sure the students will enjoy a great day of learning at Bradley. We hope to see lots of El Paso-Gridley supporters at the concert ont he 28th!
The concert will take place on Tuesday April 28th at 7:30 in the Dingeldine Music Center on the beautiful campus of Bradley in Peoria IL. In addition to this concert the students will attend Practice on April 21st from 6-9PM
The band will be conducted this year by clinician, Keith Johnston. Mr, Johnston is the Director of Bands at Sacred Heart University and has enjoyed a long career conducting various ensembles throughout the USA. He has served as the Music Director of the Troupers Light Opera Company, Onondaga Civic Symphony, the Allegheny Brass Band, and the Auburn Chamber Orchestra.
I'm sure the students will enjoy a great day of learning at Bradley. We hope to see lots of El Paso-Gridley supporters at the concert ont he 28th!
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