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4th Annual
​Sandburg   Concert   Band Festival
​2020 


Friday & SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 28th & 29th, 2020

Looking to attend the event? Click here for more details!​


REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
See 2017 Judges Panel. Click Here
See 2018 Judges Panel. Click Here

 See 2019 Judges Panel. Click Here


2020 Judges Panel
Mr. Daniel Farris, Professor of Music, Northwestern University
Dr. Peter Griffin, Music Department Chair, Elmhurst College
Dr. Joseph Manfredo, Retired, Illinois State University
Dr. Anthony Marinello, Director of Bands, Illinois State University



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. 

Fourth Annual Festival is FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28th & SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29th, 2020. 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.  



Highlights of this new festival include:

Collegiate Ensemble Mid-day performance by the
ELMHURST COLLEGE SYMPHONIC BAND


-Bands performing in quality venues including our Performing Arts Center
-Comments from three quality collegiate directors
-30 minute clinic with one of our esteemed clinicians


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


-$200.00 Entry Fee per Band


Questions? Please Contact ....

Stewart Bailey, Director of Bands, Carl Sandburg High School 

[email protected], 708-671-3831

Brian Hillhouse, Associate Director of Bands, Carl Sandburg High School 
[email protected], 708-671-3831



​Carl Sandburg High School
13300 SOUTH LAGRANGE RD

ORLAND PARK, IL 60462

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  • Home
  • Classes/Ensembles
    • Concert Bands >
      • Playing Tests
      • Noteflight
      • Concert Review Guide
      • Concert Review Signature Form (no program)
      • Instrument Scales
      • Fingering Charts
    • Music Theory 1/2/AP >
      • Canvas
      • ILMEA Remix Composition Project
    • Percussion Band Class
    • Jazz Ensembles >
      • Jazz Band Resource Center
    • Musical Pit Orchestra
    • Marching Band
    • Music Business and Technology >
      • Canvas
      • Foley Project
      • Audio Engineering - Listening Tools
    • Basketball Band
  • Calendar
  • Festivals
    • Concert Band Festival >
      • 2017
      • 2018
      • 2019
      • 2020
      • 2022
      • 2023
      • 2024
    • Jazz Dinner Dance
  • ILMEA Audition Material
  • Contact
  • Online Payments/Store