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