WELCOME!!!
This website was designed with the intention of enhancing communication of band information between students, parents, District 148 staff and community.
Below are the bands that students in District 148 may be eligible to join:
Beginning Band: This band is for students who are in 5th or 6th grade without any previous band experience. Students joining Beginning Band do not need any previous musical training.
Concert Band: Concert Band is for any student in 5th through 8th grade that has had at least one year of band experience or has been invited by the director.
Symphonic Band: Symphonic Band is for students in 6th through 8th grade and admission to the group is by audition only.
Tri-M: Tri-M is a national honor society for musicians. Eligible students are inducted at the annual Awards Night in May. Students must demonstrate excellence in music, strong leadership, be a good role model, and maintain a "B" average in school.
Meet the Director...
Mrs. Fitzpatrick earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Millikin University. She has also taken graduate classes from SIUE and from Vandercook College of Music.
Jennifer Fitzpatrick is happily married and has two daughters: Paige (10 years old) and Grace (8 years old). Some of Mrs. Fitzpatrick's hobbies are sewing, knitting, reading, and scrapbooking. Mrs. Fitzpatrick loves spending time with her family.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick enjoys teaching band and is looking forward to a great school year!