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Waukegan High School Superior at IHSA Contest

     The Waukegan High School Music Department hosted the IHSA Music Organizational Contest this past spring.  Many area high schools attended with a total of sixty-one performing bands, choirs and orchestras.  Waukegan High School entered six groups into competition.  The results were outstanding as the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Varsity Choir all earned Division 1 ratings (superior) and Treble Choir, and Philharmonic Orchestra all earned Division 2 ratings (excellent).  The contest was a huge success thanks to many people.  Jen Wagner, Choir Director, organized and ran the event expertly with additional thanks to the maintenance department and John Lundgren and Harry Peterson.  The Association of Music Parents (AMP) were extremely supportive especially thanks to Dan Coad, president. Additionally, the students of Waukegan High School were outstanding, not only in performance, but in serving as hosts and guides to the visiting high schools.  Over 60 outstanding WHS students volunteered their time to make this contest a success.  Directors Donald M. Glassel, Bart Medlicott, Patrick Maag, Emily Fletcher and Jennifer Wagner were proud to see the hard work pay off. 

  Jazz Benefit Concert a Swinging Success


     On Thursday February 10, 2005, The Bulldog Big Band, Rendition, The Bulldog Percussion Ensemble and the Fernandez Octet performed a benefit concert for the WHS Marching Band.  This aim was to raise needed money to purchase new marching percussion instruments.  After ticket sales and donations, the amount raised was nearly $8,000.  Thanks to the tremendous support of the Waukegan Association of Music Parents, led by committee chairman Dan Coad, the event was well attended and successful.  All of the money raised will go directly to purchasing the new equipment.  The large audience was treated to a tremendous concert featuring swinging big band jazz, stunning vocal jazz and exciting percussion ensemble features.  Many people gave generously of their time and money to make this event a success.  Big thanks go to the City of Waukegan and the Township of Waukegan for their generous donations.  Also, thanks to the administration of Waukegan High School, especially Carl Johansen and Kim Zupec for their undying support of the Music Department.  Finally, a big thank you to The Waukegan Association of Music Parents, Dave Kalk and especially Dan Coad, for their time and many talents.  The Bulldog Marching Band thanks you all!

Marching Band performs in Chicago's State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade!

The Waukegan High School Marching Band finished a great season by marching in the State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade.  This grand event was a fitting end to one of the most successful season in WHS Marching Band history.  The parade was broadcast live on Chicago's ABC 7 and seen by millions of viewers.  Thank you to all WHS Marching Band supporters for your help this season.  We are now in the process of fundraising for new marching drums.  Please call 847-360-5651 and talk to Mr. Maag if you would like to donate money or time to make this dream a reality.

Rendition Live on Channel 5 Chicago!

Waukegan High School's very own Rendition, the madrigal and vocal jazz group, under the direction of Mrs. Wagner performed live on channel 5 Chicago on the morning of Veterans Day.  Channel 5 was doing a special on Waukegan and invitied Rendition to perform during the newscast.  The group had to wake up early and trek to Chicago, but it was quite worth the effort seeing themselves on television.  To read more about Rendition and their upcoming Madrigal Dinner, click on the link below or visit the choir webpage. 

  
  David Benoit, a noted jazz pianist, performed in the WHS auditorium this past Friday, October 22nd, to a crowd of slightly over 600 people.  He and his combo entertained an audience comprised of individuals from our school community and others from Lake and Cook Counties for one and a half hours.  The concert and audience response was outstanding.  Proceeds from the concert will benefit the WHS fine art department. Also, David Benoit performed for the Music Department and CSP students the day before.  Mr. Benoit proved to be an engaging performer and entertainer.  Students were treated to excellent piano playing and then were allowed to ask questions about music as a career.  The entire experience, put forth by the International Foundation for the Education and Performing Arts, was amazing.  The performers were pleasant and accomodating, allowing students to get autographs and ask questions.  The Fine Arts department at WHS would like to thank the IFEPA and David Benoit for a tremendous experience.

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Click on the following link to get more information on the 2004 WHS Marching Band Class A victory at Wheaton Competition!

http://www.waukeganschools.org/WHSFineArts/stories/storyReader$73

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Click on the following link to see pictures from the 2004 Music Department trip to Orlando!

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Click on this link to see the WHS Fine Arts Calendar

http://www.waukeganschools.org/WHSFineArts/stories/storyReader$221
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