by Music Celebrations | Apr 10, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals, News
The Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival Performance in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center was something that none of us will ever forget. The trip was a highlight of my 35 year teaching career. The students commented that this trip would be something they would always... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 1, 2014 | Austria, Czech Republic, News, Poland
The Gustavus Wind Orchestra (click to read their tour blog) recently toured the Czech Republic, Poland, & Austria as part of the American Celebration of Music in Europe Concert Series. Dr. Douglas Nimmo, Conductor, and Mr. Al Behrends, Director of Fine Arts... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 17, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals, News
Thank you for a great tour and especially for organizing the festival. Hearing the symphony on Thursday night and then performing in that same hall was a thrill. My students had a fantastic time and I’m sure will always remember the Chicago tour and the... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 17, 2014 | Chicago, Festivals
The experience cannot adequately be summarized in words. From the hotel, to the clinic, museums, touring, and the performance, it was all truly a life changing experience. I am still in awe of what took place and my students and I are wishing that it did not ever end.... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 12, 2014 | New York City
The Duxbury High School Music Department, including the Chamber Singers, String Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble, toured New York City in February that included a stand-alone, featured performance for each ensemble on the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.... 