by Music Celebrations | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, Festivals
The George Washington High School Band performed at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center in the Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival held in April 2016. Below are some highlights from their performances in Chicago.The Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival was... 
by Music Celebrations | Feb 11, 2016 | Chicago, Festivals, News
The Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival is quickly becoming a classic event in Chicago. Since 2010, the concert finale of this event has featured some of the finest wind ensembles from across North America performing amazing renditions of Grainger’s masterpieces... 
by Music Celebrations | Apr 13, 2015 | Chicago, Festivals
The 7th Annual Percy Grainger Wind Band Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, 2016, and will feature four outstanding wind ensembles conducting standalone performances of Percy Grainger literature in an afternoon matinee performance in... 
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 | 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... 