VanderCook College of Music Middle Level HonorFest - 9/24/11 John B Jack D Jenna D Sarah E Matthew F Isabel H Austin M Henry M Lily N Anthony R Anna S Frank S Alex S
VFW Buglers - 5/30/11 Congratulations to Sam G and Brandon S for playing Taps at this year's Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by the VFW. Significant Achievement Concert Band Award - 4/19/11 Kevin G Ryan P
Sammy Nestico Jazz Band Award - 4/14/11 Brian B Francesca C Alexander G Jacob W
Concert Band Division I - 3/19/11 Congratulations to the Concert Band for its Division I rating at this year's IGSMA District VII Organization Contest held at Eisenhower Junior High School in Darien.
Jazz Band Division I - 3/5/11 Congratulations to the Jazz Band for its Division I rating at this year's IGSMA District VII Organization Contest held at Herrick Middle School in Downers Grove. This was the band's TWENTIETH consecutive Division I rating.
IMEA Honor Band - 11/6/10 Congratulations to Ben B, Brian B, Ryan P and Kelsey R for making this year's IMEA District 9 Junior Festival Band.
IMEA Honor Band Tryouts - 10/2/10 Ben B Brian B Kevin G Ryan P Kelsey R Jacob W
VanderCook College of Music Middle Level HonorFest - 9/25/10 Brian B Alexander G Kevin G Sarah G Samuel G Margaret M Ryan P Brandon S Alec T Jacob W
Youth Symphony of DuPage -2010 Congratulations to Kevin G for making the violin section of the Youth Symphony of DuPage.
Summer Music Camp Scholarships - 2010 Eastern Illinois University Henry M Jack M Intermediate Flute Camp Carrie P Northern Illinois University Jordan Z Overshadowed Productions Natalie B Kelsey R Sequoia W-V University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Brian B Sam G Alec T Jacob W VFW Buglers - 5/31/10 Congratulations to Alex P and Michael R for preparing Taps for this year's Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by the VFW.
Significant Achievement Concert Band Award - 4/21/10 Tommy M Jack M Faustino M Gordy Z
Sammy Nestico Jazz Band Award - 4/21/10 Jack M Faustino M
Concert Band Division I - 3/20/10 Congratulations to the Concert Band for its Division I rating at this year's IGSMA District VII Organization Contest held at Northlake Middle School in Northlake. Jazz Band Division I - 3/6/10 Congratulations to the Jazz Band for its Division I rating at this year's IGSMA District VII Organization Contest held at Monroe Middle School in Wheaton. This was the band's nineteenth consecutive Division I rating.
IMEA Honor Band - 11/7/09 Congratulations to Ryan P for making this year's IMEA District 9 Junior Festival Band.
IMEA Honor Band Tryouts - 10/3/09 Jack M Faustino M Ryan P Jacob W Grant W Gordy Z
VanderCook College of Music Middle Level HonorFest - 9/26/09 Brittany A Natalie F Kayla K Elliott K Jack M Faustino M Patrick O Michael R Sarah V
Summer Music Camp Scholarships - 2009 Eastern Illinois University Jack M Gordy Z Intermediate Flute Camp Margaret M Northern Illinois University Jordan Z Overshadowed Productions Jared M University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Kevin G Sam G Devon M Emily M Jacob W Pat W Grant W
VFW Buglers - 5/25/09 Congratulations to Devon M and Emily M for playing Taps at this year's Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by the VFW.
Significant Achievement Concert Band Award - 4/22/09 Katherine B Marie P Rebecca S Amanda Z
Sammy Nestico Jazz Band Award - 4/22/09 Marie P Michael S
Northshore Festival of Music - 3/21/09 Congratulations to the Concert Band for performing at Northwestern University's Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston. The Northshore Festival of Music is co-sponsored by the Northshore Concert Band and Northwestern University.
Gala Jazz Benefit Concert - 3/7/09 Congratulations to the Jazz Band for performing in concert with the Joel Moore Quartet at Lake Park High School West Campus. The performance received rave reviews and generated $2,000 for summer music camp scholarships.
Merry Tuba Christmas - 12/21/08 Ho! Ho! Ho! to Edward H and Andy S for playing at this year's Merry Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago.
IMEA Honor Band - 11/8/08 Congratulations to Marie P and Ryan P for making this year's IMEA District 9 Junior Festival Band.
IMEA Honor Band Tryouts - 10/4/08 Ryan P Marie P Rebecca S
VanderCook College of Music Middle Level HonorFest - 9/27/08 Katherine B Brianna E Edward H Kayla K Marie P Michael S Rebecca S Marching Band Success - 5/26/08 Congratulations to Drum Major Val J and the Peacock Marching Band for its 2nd place finish in the Itasca Memorial Day Parade. Concert Band Division I - 3/15/08 Congratulations to the Concert Band for its Division I rating at this year's IGSMA District VII Organization Contest held at Blackhawk Middle School in Bensenville.
Jazz Band Division I - 3/1/08 Congratulations to the Jazz Band for its Division I rating at this year's IGSMA District VII Organization Contest held at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton. This was the band's eighteenth consecutive Division I rating.
EIU Honor Band Festival - 1/19/08 Congratulations to Val J, Marie P and Colin N for participating in the second annual Middle School Honor Band Festival at Eastern Illinois University. The festival was co-directed by composers Michael Sweeney and Timothy Loest.
Merry Tuba Christmas - 12/22/07 Ho! Ho! Ho! to Edward H and Andy S for playing at this year's Merry Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago.
54th Annual Powwow - 12/17/07 Mii gwetch (thank you) to Steven P who represented in the Ojibwe Tribal Nation at the American Indian Center's 54th Annual Powwow held at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.
IMEA Honor Band - 11/3/07 Congratulations to Robert D and Marie P for making this year's IMEA District 9 Junior Festival Band.
IMEA Honor Band Tryouts - 10/13/07 Morgan B Robert D Colin N Marie P
VanderCook College of Music Middle Level HonorFest - 9/27/07 Robert D Sarah E Val J Colin N Nick P Jasmine W Ben Z
Northshore Festival of Music - 3/17/07 Congratulations to the Concert Band for performing at Northwestern University's Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston. The Northshore Festival of Music is co-sponsored by the Northshore Concert Band and Northwestern University.
Jazz Band Division I - 3/3/07 Congratulations to the Jazz Band for its Division I rating at this year's IGSMA District VII Organization Contest held at Nichols Middle School in Evanston. This was the band's seventeenth consecutive Division I rating.
Flutist Receives Division I - 2/11/07 Congratulations to Kristen G for a successful performance in the Festival of Flutes competition at the Sherwood Conservatory of Music in Chicago.
Merry Tuba Christmas - 12/23/06 Ho! Ho! Ho! to Edward H and Andy S for playing at this year's Merry Tuba Christmas at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago.
A Word from Dr. Charles Menghini - President, VanderCook College of Music I am glad to know that your students had a great experience at our recent Middle Level HonorFest here at VanderCook College...I understand that everything went extremely well. I also understand that this year's group of student participants were the best ever...in all regards...musicianship, attitude and behavior. All great indicators of the kind of teaching that is going on in our schools and especially Peacock Middle School.
IMEA Honor Band - 11/4/06 Congratulations to Aston K for making this year's IMEA District 9 Junior Festival Band.
IMEA Honor Band Tryouts - 10/14/06 Kristen G Matt H Val J Aston K Sandra M Marie P Taylor P
Flute Choir Participants - Fall 2006 Barb B Katie C Sarah F Kristen G Val J Marion Q Rebecca S Elisabeth V Miss Smith
VanderCook College of Music Middle Level HonorFest - 9/30/06 Stephen C Michael D Kristen G Matt H Aston K Jessica L Sandra M Adam N Taylor P