We are very excited that this year our students will have the chance to perform at Six Flags Great America. Trills and Thrills is a non-competitive, motivational, one-day music festival. Trills in the morning: Students will receive an evaluation of their performance, including taped and written comments, by adjudicators familiar with the abilities of school-aged musicians. Thrills in the afternoon: After receiving an award plaque and rating, their day continues at one of… Click here to continue reading.

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Every year our band students are invited to perform the Star Spangled Banner at a Kane County Cougars baseball game. This is a fun, family event. The students play in front of thousands of fans and after the performance, go back in the stands and sit with their families to watch great minor league baseball. Music, food, families, fireworks, and baseball. What a great combination! Check out the video and pictures… Click here to continue reading.

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The Band For Today Honor Band is made up of intermediate and advanced students who are nominated by their teacher. The Honor Band is a full day of sectional rehearsals and ensemble rehearsals, culminating in an afternoon performance. Students are selected based upon attendance, attitude, ability and citizenship. The day is committed to the highest quality of instruction and performance and a variety of music is chosen which is always… Click here to continue reading.

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Every March, Band For Today hosts a solo contest for students. This contest involves students playing a solo before a judge. The students are rated on pitch, rhythm, technique, and presentation. First, second, and third places receive either a gold, silver or bronze medal and perfect scores with the solo memorized receive an engraved trophy. This is a great way for students to take a little more responsibility for their… Click here to continue reading.

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Click the play button above to see photo highlights from the Chicago Wolves Game! We are very excited that this year our intermediate and advanced students will have the chance to play at a Chicago Wolves game. We will be playing a half hour set of music before a Chicago Wolves hockey game at the Allstate Arena! With over 10,000 fans attending these games along with indoor fireworks and laser show, this should be… Click here to continue reading.

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