Niles North Progressive Steps Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir Perform Wednesday If you're looking for entertainment Wednesday, Nov. 2, check out a free concert by two of Niles North’s amazing musical groups — Progressive Steps Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Mike Moehlmann, and the Flute Choir, under the direction of Joyce Oakes. We caught up with Hallie Neuhaus, a senior member of Progressive Steps, who noted the group will be playing a set that includes the famous Brazilian choro, “Tico Tico,” “St. Thomas” (the traditional song of the Virgin Islands made famous by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins), “Memphis Stomp” and “Vertigo Schmertigo.” To see a video of the piece, click here. As soon as Fine Arts Parents gets more information on the award-winning Flute Choir’s set, we’ll post it here, but it’s guaranteed to please.  Niles North's Mary Jo Papich, left, and Debbie Neitlich at a recent Fine Arts Parents meeting. Papich will serve as the keynote speaker at A Passion For the Arts career night on Nov. 1 in the auditorium. Oct. 27 Niles North Hosts Career Night for Students Interested In The Arts On Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., students and parents have an opportunity to get an in-depth look at careers in the arts — right in the auditorium at Niles North High School. Niles North will be hosting Passion for the Arts, a college information night for students interested in the visual and performing arts for the entire Central Suburban League. Anyone who has ever wondered what careers in the arts might be is encouraged to attend, according to Mary Jo Papich, fine arts director for Dist. 219. Representatives from a variety of colleges and universities will be present, including: School of the Art Institute, Tribeca Flashpoint Academy, Columbia College, Northwestern University, University of Illinois, DePaul University, American Academy of Arts and Northern Illinois University.
The evening will begin with an introduction and assessment by Papich. Topics covered include choosing a career, college choices, and degrees of study. There will be breakout sessions in each of the various disciplines and college alumni to present their experiences. This is an important presentation for all high school students who are involved in the arts and considering a future in the arts.
This event is open to all high school students and their parents.
For more information, please contact Mary Jo Papich at (847) 626-2050. Oct. 24, 2011 Choir, Orchestra Concert Wed. Great Free Music … and Smoothies! The Niles North Choir and Orchestra will hit the stage Wednesday in the auditorium with a free concert packed with great music. For their kickoff concert of the 2011 school year, the choir will be singing selections from composer Andy Beck, Pierre Passereau and "We Belong Together" from the movie Toy Story 3.
The orchestra will be performing Handel's "Concerto Grosso in F" with student solos from Mona Munshi, Annie Kim and Zoe Hertz. The orchestra will also perform Percy Grainger's "Molly On The Shore." Directly after the concert, Jamba Juice will be in the lobby serving smoothies for $4 as a fund-raiser to help support choir, orchestra and the other fine arts programs at Niles North. This is sponsored by the Niles North Fine Arts Parents. The concert is Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Niles North Auditorium.  Niles North Band Director Elton Eisele Oct. 23, 2011 Niles North Band Concert Tuesday Night Will Feature Junior High Musicians, Too! The Niles North Band Concert this week features one of the school's great musical traditions. When high school musicians hit the stage on Tuesday, Oct. 25, they'll be joined by all the junior high bands that feed into North. Elton Eisele, Niles North's band director, said two pieces were selected last spring for the younger band members to play. The first, "Shipwreck," will be played by the junior high schoolers alone. The second, "Clash Of The Ironclads," will be played by the younger musicians along with their Niles North musical mentors. The bands have been rehearsing the pieces separately since the beginning of the school year, but they will play them for the first time together on Tuesday at a rehearsal during the day. Eisele noted that the concert gives the younger musicians a terrific opportunity for meet fellow musicians from other schools as well as seeing what high school band is all about. The concert is open to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. |
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