The Spring session of school is a very busy time for the District 66 Bands. Traditionally, bands attend both local band festivals/competitions and solo festivals in March and April. The early part of the year is designed to prepare your students for learning. Setting the expectations for what is to come later. Directors often try to find out what the strengths and weaknesses are of their group so they can work to improve them before festival season.
District 66 is no different. From our young groups to our more advanced ensembles, our students will have the opportunity to be judged by an independent person who will offer feedback from a fresh perspective. For our younger groups, they will participate in the festival setting where they are judged and critiqued but not ranked or rated. This gives them the atmosphere of competition without the pressure.
The more advanced bands will participate in both festivals and competitions this spring. The Lakeview Wind Ensemble will be participating in the State of Illinois Concert Band Contest on Saturday, April 28 at Illinois State University. Some of the finest middle school bands will be competing on this day and will be judged by a panel of well respected band directors. On May 11th, the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble from Lakeview will take part in the Music in the Parks festival in Gurnee. This too is a competitive event where we will compete against other middle school's from the surrounding areas and other states.
If you would like to see any of the fine musical performances from the Lakeview Bands, please check the music website for concert information by going to www.ccsd66music.com. Stop in and see what these fine young musicians are capable of doing with their instruction. Hope to see you in the audience.
