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SANDBURG CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL 2017

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th 2017

We are hoping to provide a unique and educational experience for your Symphonic Ensembles. The festival will be very affordable and include adjudication from 3 judges as well as a clinic. Our priority will be geared towards a quality educational experience. 

First Anuual Festival is SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th, 2017. We will be hosting this festival in our Performing Arts Center. Due to everyone performing on stage, space will be limited. We will be accepting bands of all levels, don't be afraid to bring your second ensembles. For those applying for Illinois SuperState, this would be a great opportunity to get some last minute feedback and a clinic on your performance for your submissions.  


We hope you would consider joining us Next school year. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.


Registration has ended. Please contact us for more details


Highlights of this new festival include:

-All bands performing on our stage in our Performing Arts Center
-Comments from three quality collegiate directors
-30 minute clinic with one of the following clinicians
Dr. Peter Griffin - Elmhurst College
Dr. James Hile - Elmhurst College
Dr. Elizabeth Peterson - University of Illinois
Dr. Charles Menghini - Vandercook College of Music

-Directors can choose to perform for comments only or for a rating
-No ratings publically posted
-All participating bands will receive a commemorative plaque

-$175.00 Entry Fee per Band



Questions? Please Contact ....

Stewart Bailey, Director of Bands, Carl Sandburg High School sbailey@d230.org, 708-671-3831
Brian Hillhouse, Associate Director of Bands, Carl Sandburg High School bhillhouse@d230.org, 708-671-3831