Incoming Students and 8th Graders

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome to Glenbard West. We are excited to have you join our groups and meet some of the best students in our school. We hope to provide an amaziming musical experience and have an immense amount of fun and joy while working hard to perform some wonderful music. Please look at the information and links below and please do not hesistate to ask as many questions as necessary to understand the great things that go on here at Glenbard West. This page is divided into three areas:

1) Enrolling Information
2) Audition Information
3) Program Information

Please scroll down to the appropriate area to view more information about our classes - teacher contact info is at the bottom


1) Enrolling Information - You can fit music into your schedule  - see below
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Music Information Flyer - mailed to all incoming students in January
Music Powerpoint Presentation - made during the 8th Grade Parent Night
Enrollment Flyer - How do I meet all school requirements, college admission standards, and take music classes?

Thinking about being  Music Major? - some words of advice from a college admissions counselor


2) Audition Information -
Bands - All students need to audition. Please go to the Band Audition Web Page.

Choirs - No audition necessary for Treble and Baritone Choirs.
If you want to participate in Concert, Chamber, or Advanced  Treble Choirs, you will need to audition with Mr. Jeffrey. He will visit local schools or contact him directly to schedule an audition.

Orchestra - No audition required - concert and chamber orchestra meet during the same same time

3) Program Information -

For Band Questions and Information
Marching Band Parent Volunteer FAQ - percussion questions and clarification
Band Handbook - more in depth information about Band at Glenbard West

For Choir Questions and Information
Choir Handbook - more in depth information about Choir at Glenbard West and includes a typical calendar

For Orchestra Questions and Information
Handbook 2011 - 2012 At-A-Glance (web).pdf - a typical year in Orchestra showing only dates
Orchestra Year (web).pdf - a typical year in Orchestra with a little more information
Handbook 2011 - 2012 (web).pdf - more in depth information about Orchestra at Glenbard West

We currently have one level of orchestra at Glenbard West. All freshman should sign up for "Concert Orchestra". There is no entrance audition. Once the school year starts, Mr. Ortega will hear everyone play.

Contact a Glenbard West music teacher - click here
For more information about our parent groups - click here






































 

Glenbard West High School | 670 Crescent Blvd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | Phone (630) 469-8600 Fax (630) 469-8615