by Music Celebrations | May 29, 2019 | Blog, Chicago, Festivals |
"We had a great experience at the Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival! Dr. Mallory Thompson's clinic was an outstanding event for our students. I was able to observe her rehearsal strategies and was delighted to have someone of her caliber working with our students. Our... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 4, 2017 | Blog, Chicago |
Under the direction of Dr. Jacob Wallace, the South Dakota State University Wind Symphony participated in the 7th annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival! Read what director, Dr. Jacob Wallace, had to say about his experience: "Astounding in every respect! A... 
by Music Celebrations | Mar 28, 2017 | Blog, Chicago |
Under the direction of Elizabeth Jackson, the Eden Prairie High School Wind Ensemble participated in the 7th annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival in the internationally-renowned Chicago Symphony Center! The festival featured three outstanding wind ensembles... 
by Music Celebrations | Nov 15, 2016 | Blog, Chicago, France, Washington, DC |
Col. Arnald D. Gabriel was honored in a special ceremony to receive the “Legion of Honour”, France’s highest distinction, for his service in WWII. The ceremony was held at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. on November 10, 2016. In 2014, Col. Gabriel returned to... 
by Music Celebrations | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, Festivals |
Thank you again, it has been a pleasure working with you! Performing for the Percy Grainger Festival was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Thank you for the opportunity! Everything was fantastic. The clinic with Col. Arnald D. Gabriel was a once in a... 
