Homewood-Flossmoor High School was represented by members of the Viking Orchestra and by the Viking Jazz Ensemble at the Illinois Music Education Conference and All-State Festival Jan. 24 through 27 in Peoria. Viking Orchestra members violinist Allie Mangel, a senior, and violist Perry Hoag, a junior, were selected from the[Read More…]
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30th Annual Jazz Fest Feb. 16 at Prairie State College
Some of the area’s finest jazz musicians will be on hand to teach at Prairie State College’s annual jazz festival. (Provided photos) Prairie State College will present its 30th Annual Jazz Fest on Feb. 16 featuring top jazz artists. The program opens at 7:30 p.m. in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium[Read More…]
Technology will help Hart students create and study music
Soon there will be a new way for students at James Hart School in Homewood to make music. Over the summer, Emily Kasper, Matt Johnson and Adrienne Olsen, music faculty at Hart, designed a new curriculum that will have sixth, seventh and eighth graders using technology to explore and create[Read More…]
District 153 music program offers students options in voice, band and orchestra
Homewood District 153 school board president Shelly Marks believes “students develop discipline when they practice an instrument, become team players when they are part of a band, orchestra or choir, and are able to explore something they are passionate about.”
District 153’s long-time music program thrives with parents’ support
Homewood schools have a remarkable 65 years-plus history in the annals of music education earning recognition for its programs. Parent support has been a key to keeping the programs going for so long.