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DGN Fine Arts Department's 'Good Time' video was featured on ABC-7 television this morning.

Go Trojans!

DGN Fine Arts Video Gaining Momentum ...

Our Fine Arts "It's Always A Good Time" video is over 4,100 views, and climbing!

We learned today that it has been picked up by ABC-7 TV in Chicago, and a portion of the video will be featured on the Morning Show Thursday morning, November 15th, at 6:20 a.m.

ABC-7 has also added the video to a 'viral video / School Spirit' competition.  Votes may only be cast on Friday of this week.  Visit this link to cast your vote Friday.

The Patch ran an article this morning about our video.  You may view it here.

It's Always A Good Time!

Check out the new Fine Arts Lip Dub.  YouTube will not allow this to be played on mobile devices.  You will need your computer.

IMEA Auditions - Preparing "Water Night"

Students auditioning for IMEA:

When preparing the selection Water Night, please use the following STATE guidelines:

Soprano 1 - prepare all top soprano notes (even when multiple divisi)

Soprano 2 - prepare all bottom soprano notes (even when multiple divisi)

Alto I-  prepare all top alto notes (even when multiple divisi)

Alto 2 - prepare all bottom alto notes (even when multiple divisi)

Tenor I -  prepare all top tenor notes (even when multiple divisi)

Tenor 2 - prepare all bottom tenor notes (even when multiple divisi)

Bass I -  prepare all top bass notes (even when multiple divisi)

Bass 2 - prepare all bottom bass notes (even when multiple divisi)

Guys & Dolls Cast!

Congratulations to the following members of the team! Cast appears in order of appearance.   Ensemble (New Yorkers/Tourists/Cubans/Cops/Drunks): 

Sarah Brzezinski  

Julia Wool

Adam Mills   

Shatien Jorden  

Abby Hodonicky  

Kasey Weber   

Megan Gibbons 

Amanda Coppotelli  

Shannon Finegan  

Keara Corbett

Kamaria Palmer  

Madeline Murray  

Evy Martin

Johnny Niebauer  

Mandy White   

Andrew Troyan 
 

Nicely-Nicely Johnson.......Cameron Box

Benny Southstreet.......Alex Zleczewski

Rusty Charlie.......Justin Fortes

Sarah Brown.......Lydia Zimmerman

Arvida Abernathy.......Elizabeth Brunell

Agatha.......Ellie Schober

Calvin.......Zach Ligmanowski

Martha.......Emmy Cook

Corporal.......Ben McCrimmon

Mission Band:   

Asante Ward-Smith  

Sara Stefansson  

Kelli Collins   

Ashley Bihun   

Kaitlin Shannon  

Lexi Robinson  

Gabbie Murphy              

Isabella Ruggiero  

Kaitlin Lacek          

Marissa Leo   

Stephanie Weidman  

Sarah Wilson

Harry the Horse.......Erik Jensen

Lt. Brannigan.......Tim Holland

Nathan Detroit.......John Bihun

Crap Shooters:            

Freddy Zimmerman  

James Parsons  

Sean Lyons   

Nate Doro               

Jake VanSanten              

Jonathon Hellman    

Patrick Murray  

Akira Crabtree              

Nate Little   

Patrick Troyan
Jordan Morris

Angie the Ox.......Anders Osterling

Miss Adelaide.......Alexa Castelvecchi

Sky Masterson.......Leo Fotos

Joey Biltmore.......Freddy Zimmerman

Mimi.......Bianca Romay

General Matilda B. Cartwright.......Samantha Kamman

Big Jule.......Kevin Kulat

Master of Ceremonies.......Jordan Morris

Hot Box Girls:       

Abby Huskisson  

Nicole Smith

Yessenia Barrera            

Anna Burton             

Bianca Romay

Julie Brinkman  

Maggie Maloney       

Alex Price

Alison LeBeda  

Rachel Davis          

Julia Lambert

Madelaine Isobal

Waiter.......Adam Mills

Congratulations! 

*See you all at the first meeting Tuesday, Sept.11^th @ 3:40 in the Auditorium.

Guys & Dolls Callback Auditions

Thanks to all who auditioned.  It was a record turnout!  Remember, even though you are not on this list, you might very well be on our final cast list.  Check this spot and the door to Room 248 again Saturday for the complete cast list.

We would like to see the following people singing for the following roles tomorrow at 3:40 in the auditorium:

For Sky, please prepare "I'll Know": Eric Jensen, Leo Fotos, Cameron Box.

For Nathan, please prepare "Fugue for Tin Horns": Anders Osterling, John Bihun, Cameron Box, Leo Fotos, Alex Zleczewski.

For Nicely, please prepare "Fugue for Tin Horns" & "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat": Zach Ligmanowski, Freddy Zimmerman, Leo Fotos, Cameron Box.

For Benny & Rusty, please prepare "Fugue for Tin Horns": Alex Zleczewski, Patrick Murray, Justin Fortes, John Bihun, Jordan Morris.

For Sarah, please prepare "I'll Know": Lydia Zimmerman, Nicole Smith, Alex Price, Julie Brinkman, Abby Huskisson, Rachel Davis, Sara Stefansson

For Adelaide, please prepare "Adelaide's Lament": Ellie Schoeber, Alexa Castelvecchi, Julie Brinkman, Yessenia Barrera, Maggie Maloney.

We would also like to see Samantha Kamman, Elizabeth Brunell, Julia Lambert, Anna Burton, Kasey Weber, Lexi Robinson, Kevin Kulat, Patrick Troyan. No extra songs needed for these folks.

Callback audition music:
https://www.box.com/s/43c703b2da0c596ce843
 

IMEA Preparation - District 99 Help Sessions

District 99 choral faculty will hold two formal help sessions to help students prepare for IMEA District Choir Auditions.

Wednesday, September 12th from 6-8 PM at SOUTH High School
Wednesday, September 19th from 6-8 PM at NORTH High School

IMEA Audition Masterclass at Vandercook College of Music

VanderCook will be offering senior-level IMEA Audition Master Classes next month on Thursday, September 20th and Wednesday, September 26th.  Select members of their applied faculty are volunteering their time so that this event is free to students.

More information can be found at http://www.vandercook.edu/events/2012-imea-master-classes

The RSVP deadline is Friday, September 14th.

Guys & Dolls Audition Material

Music audition materials for the fall musical, Guys & Dolls, has been posted in the link on the right.  It is also available on the DGN Theatre Blackboard page. 

Congrats Seniors!

Congratulations to our seniors!  We will miss you dearly!

Our senior girls on the last day of classes!

Home Sweet Home

The DGN Choirs enjoyed their last morning in NYC by participating in an "Up Close and Personal" workshop.  In this session, they had the opportunity to sit down and talk with two performers, Ian and Holli, about their experiences performing on Broadway.  (They got to see Ian and Holli perform in Sunday's performance of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!)

The choir returned home Monday evening after a successful and educational trip!

Sophomore students visiting with two performers from How to Succeed

Another Great Day in NYC

In addition to tours of Carnegie Hall & NBC Studios, the DGN Choirs had the opportunity to see another wonderful Broadway show, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and topped off the day with the viewing NYC from the "Top of the Rock!"

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Our view from the Top of the Rock!

Tour Update: Visiting the National September 11th Memorial & A Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour

The choirs had the opportunity to visit the newly-opened September 11th Memorial.

Eating halvah - a traditional middle eastern sweet during our ethnic food tour :)

A Trip to Lady Liberty

The NYC Touring Choir began their morning with a trip to Ellis Island.  Though the ferry ride was windy, the experience was fantastic!

Juniors Cora Webster & Lanie Maresh at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Singing & Sight-Seeing

The DGN Choirs continued their NYC Tour with a concert at St. John the Divine Cathedral - the largest cathedral in the world - followed by a walk through Central Park.  They completed the evening with a trip to John's Pizzeria for some NY style pizza, and a Broadway show - The Lion King. 

Sophomores Elizabeth Brunell & Anna Burton, after an amazing performance at the cathedral.

At Central Park

NYC Tour Update

The Choir Tour is off to a great start - a beautiful sunrise this morning, followed by a wonderful clinic with Dr. Craig Arnold.

Sunrise view from the hotel.

A view from the bus.

Singing at the clinic with Dr. Craig Arnold

Junior Lanie Maresh with Dr. Arnold following the choir clinic.

Tour Rehearsal Reminder

Reminder to all NYC Tour Participants -

- Rehearsal THIS Monday, March 12 from 4:30-6 pm in the Choir Room.

- Thank you for PREPARING for rehearsal - look at the repertoire list and review songs (pdfs and recordings) from the Fall/Mosaic Concerts!!

Happy practicing - and see you soon!

Requests for Spending Money

Don't forget - requests to withdraw spending money from your student account for our NYC trip are due THIS MONDAY, March 5th.  No exceptions!  Extra forms available on the right side of this blog page.

Current Tour Roster

Tour Participants -

Since all payments should have been made by this point, a current roster of participating students is included in the menu on the right side of this screen.

Please check this list carefully to ensure that the information is correct for your son/daughter.We look forward to seeing you at the mandatory parent/student participant meeting next Thursday, February 2, at 7 pm in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium.

Tour Reminders

- Final payments are due next Friday, January 20th. 

- Please contact Sandy Gallwas if you have questions regarding student accounts:
sandra@fdcservers.net
(630)737-0530


- Meeting and rehearsal dates have been added to the tab on the right-hand side of the blog.  Please make sure these are on your calendar.