Hello Everyone:
First of all I'd like to thank everyone who participated in making the ILMEA district VIII music festival a huge success last weekend. I cannot tell you how many people truly enjoy coming to DHS and making music for a day here. Thanks to all of you for helping to provide such a positive experience for so many young people.
That said, there are still plenty of things happening with here with our bands. For example, next Tuesday, Nov. 26, the DHS Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the House Cafe in its annual Fall concert at 7pm. This promises to be an especially exciting concert as we will be hosting NIU Professor of Jazz studies Ron Carter as a guest soloist. Professor Carter is a world-renowned jazz artist and educator and this year marks his last year at NIU. We're very excited to have him share his talents and expertise with the students here at DHS. It's an event not to be missed and a great way to kick off Thanksgiving break. Please spread the word and come ready to swing. I should also note that the House is opening just for us that evening as they're not officially re-opened yet and I'm told they do not think that the revamped kitchen will be prepared to serve meals yet (so grab a bite before you come please).
Additionally, our music boosters has received a tremendous opportunity to raise some serious money (potentially thousands of dollars) for our programs through helping IHSA host the state football tournament at NIU after Thanksgiving. It's easy work that requires a minimal time commitment and is sure to make money for our programs. Please consider helping. See the following note from our boosters or check out the attached document to volunteer:
Music Family Volunteers Needed for Saturday, November 30 — Selling Programs at Huskie Stadium
Music Boosters will sell programs during the IHSA State Football Championship games at NIU after Thanksgiving and will receive a portion of the sales to boost our coffers. We need volunteers who can work a 3-hour shift on Saturday, Nov. 30. Shifts start at 9 a.m. and will run through 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. We welcome help from any parent, music enthusiast or alumni and prefer volunteers be at least 18 years of age.
Check out more details in the attached document. Or, email us by November 30 the following info:
Name of Volunteer(s):
Phone number:
Email:
Shift preference:
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
If you can help, please send a return email to:
Or call Amy Clark at (815) 520-0295
Thanks again for all you do and we hope to see you all soon.
-Mr. Lundin
