James Hart band director Matt Johnson directs the symphonic band during its March concert. The band won top rankings recently. (Provided photo) The James Hart School Symphonic Band received the highest rating offered to a Division 1 school during judging in the IGSMA District Organizing Contest March 12. Band Director[Read More…]
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H-F band has three leaders for 2019-20 season
Two drum majors and a field commander are sharing leadership for the 200-member Homewood-Flossmoor High School band this year. Seniors Alex Contreras of Chicago Heights and Jazz Jabulani of Glenwood are drum majors and junior Kirkland Benson is a field commander. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue[Read More…]
District 153 bands concert Thursday celebrates diversity of music
The District 153 bands spring concert, “Celebrating the Diversity of Music,” will be given at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. The program includes new music written by composers from underrepresented groups. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
District 153 students honored at ‘Pass the Baton’ music banquet
The District 153 Music Parents Association hosted the nearly 200 students in the music programs at James Hart School in Homewood at its “Pass the Baton” banquet May 2. During the program, several special awards were presented. The William Luke Award, the top overall award for an outstanding student in multiple groups,[Read More…]
Band festival gives young musicians chance to perform, get feedback
Young musicians from Homewood and Flossmoor performed and got valuable feedback and input from experts during the 2018 South Suburban Junior High School Association Band Festival April 12 hosted by James Hart School in Homewood. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber?[Read More…]
James Hart band students win outstanding ratings
The 60-member James Hart School Symphonic Band will be performing at two festivals in April. (Provided photo) James Hart School bands received Division I ratings for the third consecutive year. It was the fourth time in five years that the school’s musicians have received this recognition. The Symphonic Band took part in the[Read More…]
James Hart School bands fall concert is Tuesday
The James Hart School Bands will present their annual Fall Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the school, 18820 Morgan Ave. in Homewood. The performance will feature a varied repertoire for the sixth-grade varsity band and the seventh- and eighth-grade combined symphonic band. “Students and we band directors are[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band part of opening ceremonies at Sox game Aug. 26
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, a seven-time Bands of America Grand National Champion and Class 3A State Champion for 37 consecutive years, will open the Chicago White Sox game on Saturday, Aug. 26, by performing the Star Spangled Banner from center field. It is also Star Wars Night at[Read More…]
