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 | Aug 21, 2013 | News, Parades, Washington, DC
The parade experience was indescribable. I wish I had words for what it felt like to turn the corner onto Constitution and hear and see the roaring crowd for us! It was an exciting feeling from start to finish.I felt safe and welcomed! The trip was organized and I...
by Music Celebrations | Aug 12, 2013 | News, Washington, DC
“Our clinic with Col. Gabriel was a delight. Many of my students have worked with him at Midwestern Music Camp here at the University of Kansas. He was familiar face and we all had fun. Our performance at the Fairfax was very well received. What a charming...
by Music Celebrations | Aug 12, 2013 | News, Washington, DC
“The trip went very well and we saw some awesome sights that would make any American proud to hale from this country. Performing in this city was an honor and a privilege.”Carol Hood, Past Director of Music Valley Heights High School Band Blue Rapids,...
