The Matt Bishop Big Band performed alongside the HMS Jazz Ensemble on Monday, December 9 at the Dundee Township Senior Center.  Congratulations students on a great performance!

The 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands will travel to the Northern Illinois University School of Music on Wednesday, February 12.  Please visit the D300 Web Store to register your students.  We need many chaperones, if you are available, please contact Mr. Kasper.

Our Winter Band Concert will be on Wednesday, February 12 at Hampshire High School at 7:00pm.  Students will arrive at 6:30pm.  We will need volunteers to help with pre-concert supervision.  Please contact Mr. Kasper if your are available.

Congratulations to all choirs for a wonderful holiday concert!

Musical rehearsals begin in January. Please make sure your student has a water bottle and their binder for every rehearsal. 

Three of our 8th grade chorus students made the Illinois All-State Chorus and will travel to Peoria, IL for their performance on February 1st. Congratulations to Jessa Arcales, Tiffany Le, and Veronica Kuczborski!

Bella Voce and Valiant Voices will resume rehearsals in January and are preparing for our concert and the Illinois Grade School Music Association Choral Organization Contest. New members are welcome to join Valiant Voices

Please remind your singer that they should be prepared with their choral binder and pencil on a daily basis and should spit gum out before class begins.  

Our next school Orchestra Concert is Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7pm (6:30pm student call time). Mark your calendars now 🙂

6th Grade Orchestra Parents - Sign your student up now for the Hampshire High School Field Trip that is happening Thursday, January 16th! Sign up is through this Webstore link.

7th Grade Orchestra Parents - Sign your student up for the Dundee Crown High School Field Trip that is happening Thursday, February 6th. The webstore link will open on Monday, January 13th. DMS Webstore link is here.

7th and 8th grade students need new method books for class. 7th grade orchestra students need Essential Elements Book 2 for their specific instrument. 8th grade students need Essential Technique Book 3 for their specific instrument.