Corales para Banda Sinfónica

S K O K I E
S C H O O L
D I S T R I C T
7 3 . 5
BEYOND THEIR YEARS

TONE, PITCH, & THE YOUNG BAND
MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

CHIP DE STEFANO, clinician/conductor
Saturday, December 20, 2008

9:45 AM
THE MIDWEST CLINIC

AN INTERNATIONAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA CONFERENCE
Hilton Chicago Grand Ballroom
Chicago, Illinois
CLINIC OUTLINE
PERFORMANCE
Chorale #3
Canon Thomas Tallis
SESSION PURPOSE
IMPROVING ENSEMBLE TONE QUALITY

Materials, Breathing Exercises, Subdivision, Buzzing, Inner Hearing
IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL TONE QUALITY

Aural Concept, Fundamentals, Equipment, Daily Exercises
Chorale #1
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Lowell Mason
Chorale #2
Jesu, Mein Freude Johann Cruger/J.S. Bach
IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL INTONATION SKILLS

Goals, Tuning CD, Tuners
IMPROVING ENSEMBLE INTONATION

Director Responsibilities, How to Listen, Tuning Chords, Singing
Prelude and Fugue in Bb major J.S. Bach, arranged by Roland Moehlmann (excerpts)
(Alfred/Belwin)
Chorale #4
Duke Street John Hatton
FINAL THOUGHTS

FLUTE
Emily Abram
Samantha Acance
Georgia Christus
Karli Goldenberg
Matthew Harris-Ridker
Cindy Hou
Jaclyn Russell
Rachel Tapper
Phoebe Yeo
OBOE
Lillian Wong
Lucy Yao
CLARINET
Isabel Berkson
Emma Decker
Amanda Green
Sara Guzina
Alexa Jasenof
Rebecca Lau
Karen Savella
BASS CLARINET
Sara Morrison
Christopher Riordan
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Joey Galante
Vincent Surdo
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Theo Ward
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
Lyka Ando
CORNET
Ari Bearman
Nick Bohm
Ian Crane
Brian DeVilla
Matthew Pietz
FRENCH HORN
Michelle Abraham
Sally Alvarado
Molly Hampton
Liz Meuser
TROMBONE
Erik Altmayer
Emmett Barr
Matthew Groner
Talha Khan
Benjamin Popernik
EUPHONIUM
Luc Walkington
TUBA
Matthew Ginsburg
Earl Kim
PERCUSSION
Nikolas Erickson
Andrew Goldberg
Kelly Groves
Megan Pietz
Maggie Quane
Julia Thummel
CHIP DE STEFANO
Chip De Stefano received both his Bachelor of
Music in Trombone Performance and Master of
Music Education Degrees from Northwestern
University. While at Northwestern, he studied
conducting with John P. Paynter, Steve Peterson, and
Don Owens, trombone with Frank Crisafulli and
Art Linsner, and music education with Bennett
Reimer, Donald Casey, Jim Kjelland, and Peter
Webster. Mr. De Stefano was director of the
Northwestern University Basketball Band
(1994-1996) and the University Jazz Lab Band
(1995-1996). In addition to these responsibilities, he
assisted with all the office of bands performing
organizations and had conducting appearances with
the wind ensemble, symphonic band, trombone
ensemble, and marching band.
Mr. De Stefano is currently in his 13th year as
Director of Bands at McCracken Middle School in
Skokie, Illinois. Under his direction, the McCracken
Symphonic Band has received first division ratings at
all district and state organization contests of the Illinois Grade School Music Association
(IGSMA) and has made multiple appearances at the Illinois Music Educators Association
(IMEA) All-State Conference and the University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band
Festival. In 2005, the Symphonic Band performed at the Michigan Music Education InService Conference/MENC North-Central Conference and was most recently invited to
present a concert at the 2006 60th Anniversary Midwest Clinic: An International Band and
Orchestra Conference.
As a published arranger and composer, Mr. De Stefano has received commissions from the
marching bands of Northwestern University, Samford University, the University of
Wisconsin-LaCrosse, the University of Idaho and dozens of high schools from across the
United States. His works have been performed on ABCs 1996 Rose Bowl Halftime Show,
Live! with Regis and Kathy Lee, and WBBM News Radio 780. Mr. De Stefanos works are
available from Grand Mesa Music, Kagarice Brass Editions and DeStefanoMusic.com.
Mr. De Stefanos professional affiliations include the Music Educators National Conference,
the Illinois Music Educators Association, the National Band Association, and Phi Mu Alpha
Sinfonia.
Mr. De Stefano is a recipient of ten National Band Association Citations of Excellence. He
was awarded the Chicagoland Outstanding Music Educator Award in 2001 and the IGSMA
Barbara Buehlmann Young Conductor Award in 2004.
MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

SKOKIE, ILLINOIS
The Village of Skokie is located just 16 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Home to
approximately 60,000 residents, Skokie covers 10.2 square miles of land. Superior municipal
services, together with the nationally acclaimed Skokie Park District, the superb Skokie Public
Library, the preeminent Northshore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, the Skokie
Northshore Sculpture Park and outstanding school districts make Skokie an excellent place to live.
The Village is a recipient of the Governor's Hometown Award and has received "All America City"
finalist distinction from the National Civic League.
SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 73.5
Skokie School District 73.5 is home to approximately 1100 kindergarten through 8th grade students.
We have three schools: Elizabeth Meyer School (pre-kindergarten and kindergarten), John
Middleton School (grades 1 through 5) and Oliver McCracken Middle School (grades 6 through 8).
Our students have ancestral origins from all over the world. Nearly half of our students are
bilingual, speaking nearly 40 languages. Our students are more diverse, economically, racially,
religiously, linguistically and socially, than most schools in the surrounding suburbs. Our
community embraces and celebrates this diversity and appreciates the opportunity children and
families have to interact and form friendships with such a wide spectrum of people.
McCracken Middle School serves a population of about 375 students. Recognized as a National
School of Excellence by the Blue Ribbon School Program in 2001, McCracken students achieve not
only academic success, but have a tradition of excelling in the fine arts.
Currently, 200 students in grades four through eight participate in the Symphonic Band, Concert
Band, 5th grade Band, Beginning Band and various chamber ensembles. The McCracken Middle
School Symphonic Band, among the elite of middle school bands in Illinois, has performed at
several prestigious events in recent years including two performances at the MENC North-Central
Conference (2001 and 2005), several performances at the IMEA All-State Conference, and a
performance at the 2006 Midwest Clinic. The Symphonic Band has made nine appearances at the
University of Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival, being selected as the honor band in 2000,
2003, and 2006. The Symphonic Band has also received 46 consecutive superior ratings at the
Illinois Grade School Music Association District Organization Contest and has been selected as an
honors ensemble at all seven IGSMA State Festivals.
The Symphonic Band has also performed at the IMEA Music Education Day at the Capitol,
Plainfield Concert Band Festival, the Midwest Music Festival, Skokie Festival of Cultures, AYSO
Opening Ceremonies, and WBBM News Radio 780 30th anniversary promotion. In the spring of
2001, the band was highlighted in WLS-TVs (Chicagos ABC affiliate) feature Someone You
Should Know. Three times in the last seven years, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen and the
Village Board of Trustees have passed resolutions honoring our students' outstanding achievements
in instrumental music.
The success of our band program is due to the hard work of the administration, the parents, the
community, the educators, and most importantly, our students.
MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS

RECENT PERFORMANCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
JOHN PHILIP SOUSA FOUNDATION
2006 Sudler Silver Cup Award
MIDWEST BAND AND ORCHESTRA CLINIC
2008 Symphonic Band (demonstration group for Chip De Stefano clinic)

2006 Symphonic Band Performance
2006 Symphonic Band (demonstration group for Bruce Pearson clinic)
2005 Symphonic Band (demonstration group for Gary Barton rehearsal lab)
2003 Clarinet Choir (demonstration group for Julie DeRoche clinic)
MENC NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE
2005 Symphonic Band Performance (Michigan Music Education In-Service Conference)

2001 Symphonic Band Performance (Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Conference)
ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE CONFERENCE

2008 Symphonic Band (demonstration group for Chip De Stefano Clinic)
2008 Symphonic Band (demonstration group for Bruce Pearson Clinic)
2005 Symphonic Band (demonstration group for Chip De Stefano and Karen Debauche clinic)
2003 5th Grade Band (demonstration group for Chip De Stefano clinic)
2003 Clarinet Choir (demonstration group for Julie DeRoche clinic)
2001 Symphonic Band Performance (MENC North-Central Regional Conference)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SUPERSTATE CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

2007 Symphonic Band Performance (Honor Band Performance)
ILLINOIS GRADE SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION

2008 Selection as honors ensemble at State Festival
2002 Selection as honors ensemble at inaugural State Festival
RESOURCES
WARM-UP MATERIALS
Warmups and Beyond - Timothy Loest & Kevin Lepper (FJH Music Company)
Bach and Before for Band - arr. David Newell (Neil A. Kjos Music Company)
16 Chorales by J.S. Bach - arr. by Mayhew Lake (G. Schirmer)
42 Chorales for Band - Philip Gordon (Bourne Company)
INTONATION TOOLS
The Tuning CD - Richard A. Schwartz (www.thetuningcd.com)

TuneUp - (www.tuneupsystems.com)
RELATED TEXTS
The Creative Director: Alternative Rehearsal Techniques - Ed Lisk (Meredith Music)

Improving Intonation in Band and Orchestra Performance - Robert Garofalo (Meredith Music)
The Breathing Gym (Book & DVD) - Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian (Focus on Music)
The Brass Gym (Book & CD) - Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian (Focus on Music)
Midwest Clinic Handouts - http://www.midwestclinic.org
UNRELATED TEXTS
Not directly related to the topic of this session, but absolute must reads if you are unfamiliar
with them:
Pathways: A Guide for Energizing & Enriching Band, Orchestra, & Choral Programs - Joseph
Alsobrook (GIA Publications)
Teaching Music with Purpose - Peter Loel Boonshaft (Meredith Music)
Teaching Music with Passion - Peter Loel Boonshaft (Meredith Music)
Intangibles of Musical Performance - Ed Lisk (Meredith Music)
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR TUNING CHORDS

THIS PROCEDURE IS EFFECTIVE WHEN DONE WITH AND WITHOUT A
TUNING CD:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Begin with the tubas, assuming they are on the root of the chord.
Add everyone who plays the root of the chord
Root & Fifth
Root, Fifth, & Third (3rd is lowered slightly in major chords, raised slightly in minor
chords)
V. Root, Fifth, Thirds & Seventh (if applicable, Dominant 7th must be significantly
lowered)
VI. Add any additional harmonic extensions
PURE TEMPERAMENT
INTERVAL
ADJUSTMENT
Major 2nd
3.9 cents higher
minor 3rd
15.6 cents higher
Major 3rd
13.7 cents lower
Perfect 4th
2.0 cents lower
Perfect 4th
(as 7th in Dominant 7th Chord)
29 cents lower
Perfect 5th
2.0 cents higher
Major 6th
15.6 cents lower
minor 7th
17.6 cents higher
Major 7th
11.6 cents lower
EQUIPMENT USED
INSTRUMENT
PICCOLO
MCCRACKEN SYMPHONIC BAND
STUDENT INSTRUMENT
UPGRADE OPTIONS
Yamaha YPC-81 (school set)
FLUTE
Yamaha & Gemeinhardt
OBOE
Fox 400 (school set)
Quality reeds
Various wood models of Leblanc & Buffet. (some

school owned)
Vandoren 5RV, Vandoren M13, & Richard Hawkins
mouthpiece (depending on student)
Vandoren Optimum Ligatures (school set)
1st choice: Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece

2nd choice: Hite Premiere mouthpiece
Quality reeds (Vandoren, Mitchell Lurie)
Yamaha YCL-621II (with modified neck)

Charles Bay mouthpiece & ligature
1st Choice: Charles Bay mouthpiece &

neck
2nd Choice: Selmer C* mouthpiece
Quality reeds (Vandoren)
Yamaha & Selmer

Selmer C* mouthpiece
1st Choice: Selmer C* mouthpiece

2nd Choice: Hite Premiere mouthpiece
Quality reeds (Vandoren, Hemke)
TENOR
SAXOPHONE
Yamaha YTS-52 (school set)

1st Choice: Selmer C* mouthpiece

2nd Choice: Hite Premiere mouthpiece
BARITONE
SAXOPHONE
Yamaha YBS-52 (school set)

Selemer C* mouthpiece
BASSOON
Fox Renard 222d
Fox bocal, high quality reeds
TRUMPET
Bach Stradavarious 184 Cornets (school set)
Bach 3C or Bach 5C mouthpiece

depending on student
CLARINET
BASS CLARINET
ALTO SAXOPHONE
HORN
Holton 379 Double Horn (school set)
TROMBONE
Bach 42BO (school set)

Bach 6.5 AL or Bach 5G mouthpiece (depending on
student)
Bach 6.5 AL mouthpiece
EUPHONIUM
Yamaha YEP-642 (school set)

Bach 6.5 AL or Bach 5G mouthpiece
Bach 6.5 AL mouthpiece
Meinl Weston 25 (school set)

Conn Helleberg mouthpiece
Conn Helleberg mouthpiece
Mostly Black Swamp and Yamaha (the best we can

afford at time of purchase)
Best possible accessory instruments
TUBA
PERCUSSION

2008-2009
CHORALE #1
Flute I/Mallets (Soprano)
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2008-2009
CHORALE #1
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2008-2009
CHORALE #1
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
CHORALE #1
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
CHORALE #3
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CHORALE #3
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
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2008-2009
CHORALE #4
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SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 73.5 MUSIC FACULTY

Chip De Stefano, Director of Bands
David Morrison, Associate Director of Bands
Meg Kohen, Director of Choirs
Lisa Friedman, General Music
SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 73.5 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Bob Quane, President
Beth Allen, Vice-President
Andrea Rosen, Secretary
Karen Barr
James McNelis
Brian Montgomery
Jennifer Polakoff
SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 73.5 ADMINISTRATION
Kate Donegan, Superintendent

Jason Smith, Principal, Oliver McCracken Middle School
Becky Daniels, Assistant Principal, Oliver McCracken Middle School
Dana Otto, Principal, John Middleton Elementary School
Nel Sychangco, Assistant Principal, John Middleton Elementary School
Alison Gordon, Principal, Elizabeth Meyer Primary School
Cyndi Cohen, Business Manager
Steve Ruelli, Maintenance Supervisor
SPECIAL THANKS:
McCracken Middle School School & Middleton Elementary School Administration, Faculty and Staff
Laurie Kolpas and Barbara Peters (District 73.5 Secretaries)
Barb Yablonsky, Mary Petriko, and Mary Walker (McCracken Middle School Secretaries)
Heather Rubio and Beverly Gothelf (Middleton Elementary School Secretaries)
Laura Brogan, Lorraine Lewandowski, and Amy Walker (District Business Office Staff)
Marek Chwistek, Chris Cieplinski, Mark Lewandowski , and Alvin Carter (District Custodians)
Phil Hash and David Morrison for their feedback regarding this session
and last, but definitely not least: Thank you to my wife Susan, sons Brian & Joseph, and daughters Kristen
& Clara for their love, patience, and support.
MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS

8000 East Prairie
Skokie, Illinois 60076
847.676.8225
http://www.mccrackenband.com
cdestefano@skokie735.k12.il.us

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S K O K I E

BEYOND THEIR YEARS

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

Saturday, December 20, 2008

THE MIDWEST CLINIC

IMPROVING ENSEMBLE TONE QUALITY

IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL TONE QUALITY

IMPROVING INDIVIDUAL INTONATION SKILLS

IMPROVING ENSEMBLE INTONATION

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 73.5

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS

MIDWEST BAND AND ORCHESTRA CLINIC

2008 Symphonic Band (demonstration group for Chip De Stefano clinic)

MENC NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

2005 Symphonic Band Performance (Michigan Music Education In-Service Conference)

ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE CONFERENCE

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SUPERSTATE CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL

ILLINOIS GRADE SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION

The Tuning CD - Richard A. Schwartz (www.thetuningcd.com)

The Creative Director: Alternative Rehearsal Techniques - Ed Lisk (Meredith Music)

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR TUNING CHORDS

3.9 cents higher

15.6 cents higher

13.7 cents lower

2.0 cents lower

2.0 cents higher

15.6 cents lower

17.6 cents higher

11.6 cents lower

MCCRACKEN SYMPHONIC BAND

Yamaha YPC-81 (school set)

Yamaha & Gemeinhardt

Fox 400 (school set)

Various wood models of Leblanc & Buffet. (some

1st choice: Vandoren 5RV mouthpiece

Yamaha YCL-621II (with modified neck)

1st Choice: Charles Bay mouthpiece &

Yamaha & Selmer

1st Choice: Selmer C* mouthpiece

Yamaha YTS-52 (school set)

1st Choice: Selmer C* mouthpiece

Yamaha YBS-52 (school set)

Fox Renard 222d

Fox bocal, high quality reeds

Bach Stradavarious 184 Cornets (school set)

Bach 3C or Bach 5C mouthpiece

Holton 379 Double Horn (school set)

Bach 42BO (school set)

Bach 6.5 AL mouthpiece

Yamaha YEP-642 (school set)

Bach 6.5 AL mouthpiece

Meinl Weston 25 (school set)

Conn Helleberg mouthpiece

Mostly Black Swamp and Yamaha (the best we can

Best possible accessory instruments

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

Flute II/Oboe (Alto)

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

Clarinet III (Tenor)

MCCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND