Faculty
Charles Staley
Department Chair
Winds and Percussion
BM, University of Wisconsin
MS, University of Illinois
NBPTS Certification-EAYA Music
charles_staley@ipsd.org
428-6670
William Jastrow
Asst. Deptment Chair
Winds and Percussion
BS, University of Illinois
MmusEd, Northwestern University
bill_jastrow@ipsd.org
428-6440
John DeGroot
Vocal
BM, Western Illinois University
MmusEd, Western Illinois University
John_DeGroot@ipsd.org
428-6400
Jonathan Lauff
Winds and Percussion
BmusEd, Illinois Wesleyan Univ.
MM, Northwestern University
jonathan_lauff@ipsd.org
428-6669
Rachel Luhn
Winds and Percussion
BmusEd, Illinois Wesleyan Univ..
MmusEd, Vandercook College
rachel_luhn@ipsd.org
428-6440
Brad Pfeil
Strings
BmusEd, University of Michigan
MmusEd, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
brad_pfeil@ipsd.org
428-6452
J. Ryan Rimington
Vocal and Theory
BmusEd, University of Illinois
MS, University of Illinois
NBPTS Certification-EAYA Music
Ryan_Rimington@ipsd.org
428-6672
Reid Spears
Accompanist
BM, Indiana University
Reid_Spears@ipsd.org
428-6672
Greg Schwaegler
Strings
BmusEd, University of Illinois
greg_schwaegler@ipsd.org
428-6673
Don Devany
Winds, Percussion and Theory
BM, Eastern University
MmusEd, Northwestern University
don_devany@ipsd.org
428-6669
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2005 National GRAMMY Signature School
BEST SCHOOL FOR MUSIC IN THE U.S.!
Band
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Concert Winds
Concert Band
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Symphonic Winds
Symphonic Band
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Wind Symphony
Wind Ensemble (Senior Honors)
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Choir
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Treble Chorus
Cecillian Singers
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Bass Chorus
Concert Choir
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Varsity Singers
Varsity Chamber (senior Honors)
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| Orchestra |
Concert Strings
Concert Orchestra |
Symphonic Strings
Symphonic Orchestra
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Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Strings
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Music Theory
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Music Theory
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AP Music Theory
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Ind. Study
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Extra and Co-Curricular Activities
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Marching Wildcats
Jazz Bands
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Combos
Musical Theater
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Chamber Singers
Wildcat Fiddlers
Pep Band
WildScats Gold
NV Symphony Orchestra
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Jazz Orchestra
WildScats Blue
Steel Bands
Klang Percussion Ensembles
Solo and Ensemble
Neuqua World Voices
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Philosophy of the NVHS Music Department
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Young people should have an education that gives them the opportunity for a wide variety of learning experiences. Music provides a unique avenue to the imaginative and affective aspects of life and their contribution to our cultural heritage. Young people play, sing, move, compose, and listen to music through participation in the music program. They have active musical experiences of both an individual and shared nature under expert guidance. Their lives and the life of the community will be enriched by their participation.
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Awards and Recognitions
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NVHS Symphony selected to perform at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic 2007
National GRAMMY Signature School 2005
GRAMMY Gold Signature School 2000, 2003 and 2004
GRAMMY Signature School 1998, 1999 and 2001
102 IMEA All-District Students in 2008
Twenty-Four IMEA All-State Students in 2008
University of Illinois Superstate 2002
Multiple Performances at the IlMEA Convention
350 participants in the Illinois High School Association Solo and Ensemble 2008
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Special Programs
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Crystal Concert, Fine Arts Festival, District 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival, Honor Winds Symposium, Masterworks Concert, Honor's Recital, Soloist Concert, Tri-M Music Honor Society, NVSO Spooktacular Concert on the weekend before Halloween, District 204 Music Festival
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Visit http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/Tools/ListservSignup.aspx
go to the box labled School-Specific Email News List
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Use the drop down box and select Neuqua Band, Neuqua Chorus or Neuqua Orchestra.
We will use this list to get updated information to you about your child's music calendar and events. |
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| Become a Music Patron |
Music Patron Form
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Parent Association
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Band Parents Association
Carol Rehmann 922-1884 rehmann@wideopenwest.com
Orchestra Parents Association
Jeff Price 922-0233 priceo@yahoo.com
Choir Parents Association
Judy Ways 904-0157 jaw0823@comcast.net
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Student Handbooks
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Band Handbook
Orchestra Handbook
Choir Handbook
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