Archive for February, 2008

Augustana College Symphonic Band in concert

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

The Augustana College Symphonic Band is coming to St. Charles North High School this Saturday Night, March 1st at 7:30 pm. Admission to the concert in the auditorium is FREE. There will be a goodwill offering accepted to differ costs. We are encouraging students to hear this outstanding group. We are giving the students DOUBLE extra credit for attending the concert. Hope to see you there.

Band and Orchestra- Solo and Ensemble Festival

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

We have times for solo and ensemble entries for the festival March 7th. Please ask you student for their time which was in a packet that was already handed out. Please email us if the packet didn’t make it home.

7th and 8th Grade Band Concert Next Thursday

Friday, February 15th, 2008

CONCERT REMINDERS- 7th and 8th concert bands

DATE- Thursday , February 21st, 2008

PLACE- St. Charles North High School Auditorium

TIME- 7:00 P.M. ARRIVAL ( Enter Door 11 and follow signs to warm-up rooms)
7:30 pm Perform

DRESS- Boys- Dark pants, dark shoes and socks, white collared shirt, ties are optional
Girls- Dark pants or skirt, white top
Please remember to sign in to get attendance credit.

Jazz Ensemble at North High School

Monday, February 11th, 2008

To: Jazz Ensemble members and parents
Re: Concert at North High School Tuesday, February 12th , 2008

St. Charles North High School Jazz Concert
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Place: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: Arrive and warm-up at 6:30 PM
Concert starts at 7:00 PM
The concert consists of us, Thompson MS Jazz Band and North HS Jazz Workshop with Trombonist Tom Garling.
ADMISSION IS $5.00
Dress:- – Jeans – Black Jazz shirt

8th Grade Band Reflection Paper

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Here is a pdf of the assignment from our Northwestern University trip. 8th-gr-band-field-trip.pdf

Jazz Cafe Reminders

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Just a quick note about the Jazz Cafe this Thursday Feb 7th. This unique concert features our Concert Choir, Jazz Lab, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo groups. Please note that 6th graders are not performing in this concert but are encouraged to attend.

The details:
Jazz Café – Thursday February 7th, 2008
Haines Middle School Cafeteria
Students performing should stay after school on Thursday to help set up then return at 7 pm for warm ups.
7:30 pm show

ADMISSION COST:
$5.00 for adults
$4.00 for students and seniors
Children under 5 – Free
Admission includes drinks/popcorn/treats
Bring a plate of baked goods (cookies or brownies etc) and get one free admission!!!!!!!

Questions? Please contact one of us – Erik Swenson 630-587-7217, erik.swenson@d303.org. John Blank -630-587-7217 john.blank@d303.org or Judy Mastalski – 630-513-2286 judy.mastalski@d303.org.