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HORN Symposium

The 41^st International Horn Symposium is coming to Western and everything you ever wanted to know about it is here!

Guest artists galore, performing ensembles too numerous to mention. You really have to attend to believe it! Check out the information at the Western Hornist website.

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Alum Christian Krauspe wins Ken Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship!

On Saturday, April 18th Ken was thrilled to present the first-ever Ken Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship to Christian Krauspe for his play, Dearborn Americana as part of the 2009 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The Ken Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship is the latest addition to THE MICHAEL KANIN PLAYWRITING AWARDS PROGRAM, which encourages and supports the development of student-written plays.
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SOM Awards DJ Alstadt Distinguished Alumnus Award

The School of Music has begun a tradition and it starts with DJ Alstadt. He is the recipient fo the first SOM Distinguished Alumnus Award. It is not hard to see why. DJ has been a consistent supporter of the SOM in his role as the Director of Bands at Naperville Central High School.

As the Director of Bands at Naperville Central High School, where he conducts Wind Ensemble (I of IV), Symphonic Band (III of IV), Theory, Jazz Band (I of III), Marching Band, Chamber Ensembles, Pep Band, and oversees all areas of the program.

Under his direction, the music program has been recognized as a Grammy Signature School. The Wind Ensemble performed at the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) All-State Convention. The Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Studio Orchestra) was a featured performer at the 2007 Illinois Music Educator's Conference. The Marching Redhawks have been finalists in the Illinois State University Invitational, and appeared in the 'Weather Man' starring Nicholas Cage. The band has traveled in festivals, competitions locally and internationally. Read more.

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Theatre and Dance Receives NAST Accreditation

The Department of Theatre and Dance has received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). Following a very arduous report begun under former chair Jeannie Woods, the department hosted an accreditation visit and was then notified of its membership in NAST.
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