Chicagoland Music Educators Honor Deerfield Students

Information provided by Township High School District 113 

DHS MUSIC STUDENTS HONORED 

Eleven Deerfield High School students were recently named to the Illinois Music Educators Association District VII Music Festivals. These students auditioned with hundreds of other high school musicians from Northeastern Illinois and were chosen based on their tone, technique and reading skills. They will perform in the district festivals in November where they will work with college conductors from around the country. These DHS students will join their peers from over 50 other high schools in a day of intensive rehearsals culminating in a festival performance.  Competition for these groups is very keen, and it is a great honor to be selected.  Congratulations to the following musicians: 

Orchestra: Josh Kim, cello. Chorus: Emma Meyerhoff, alto. Band: Lindsey Aaronson, horn; Joey Bloom, trombone; Henry Cao, clarinet; Eric Guberman,

baritone saxophone; Jacob Taitel, tuba. Jazz Combo: Nathan Weiskirch, tenor saxophone. Jazz Band: Eric Guberman, baritone saxophone; Zachry Molina, piano; Chet Zenor, guitar. 

DHS THEATER PRESENTS “THE DINING ROOM” 

The Dining Room, by A.R. Gurney, opens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and continues through Saturday in the Studio Theater. Tickets are available now for purchase in the DHS box office. 

This ensemble piece, with a cast of 19 playing over 50 different roles, uses the space of a formal dining room to explore family life and relationships. Our production features student leadership in directing, costuming, and technical direction. 

DHS BANDS PRESENT ANNUAL FALL CONCERT ON NOVEMBER 6 

The Deerfield High School Bands will present their annual Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m.  Nov. 6 in the high school auditorium. 

Featured will be the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble performing traditional band music. Selections will include marches from Europe, the music of British composer Gustav Holst, and a hauntingly beautiful work by Eric Whitacre titled October. 

The Jazz Band will close the concert with their own unique renditions of classic swing, bossa nova, and funk tunes by Thelonious Monk and others. Admission is free and the public is invited to join us for an exciting night of music. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS PROGRAM FOR 8th GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS AHEAD OF TRANSITION TO DHS

Although the school year has just started, Deerfield High School is already thinking about next year and your student’s transition to high school. Students with IEPs and their parents/guardians are invited to attend a program at Deerfield High School on at 7 p.m.  Nov. 6 in room E116. 

Students will get a tour and parents will have the chance to learn about the continuum of special education services at DHS. All will have a chance to ask questions of current DHS students during a panel. We look forward to meeting you and your students. 

POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING WORKSHIP FOR DHS JUNIORS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS 

Beth Gilfillan and Kristen Thorburn, DHS College Counselors, will be hosting the annual “Junior Student and Parent/Guardian Post-High School Planning Workshop” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in the auditorium. 

Important information that will be shared includes: college search process and tips, senior year course considerations, meeting with the college counselor, college visits, and testing as well as an overview of the resources and programs available through the CCRC during the junior and senior years. 

Those who cannot attend can see presentation details on the Counseling website under Counseling Programs. Any questions, please contact Ms. Kristen Thorburn at kthorburn@dist113.org or 224-632-3050. 

DHS HOSTS INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR ON NOVEMBER 5 

High school students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend a free International College Options Fair at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Deerfield High School. 

The program will include a brief presentation in the North Café. Admissions representatives from colleges outside the U.S. will present information about the application processes in their colleges as well as in their countries. Colleges and universities from Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Japan, and Switzerland will be represented. 

The same program will be offered on November 6 at Hinsdale Central High School. Please contact Cindy Kasten, counselor at Hinsdale Central High School, with questions at ckasten@hinsdale86.org or 630-570-8262. 

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