The pursuit of excellence in music at
Glenbard West fosters academic success,
and creates a family for the student.
Private Vocal Instruction * Shades of Green Vocal Jazz
Jazz Band * Madrigals * AP Music Theory * Guitar
Hip Hop Production Class
A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
The Music Department presents eight formal evening concerts
and more than 25 additional performances, including guest
appearances at music festivals, community service organizations,
middle and elementary schools, and athletic evenis.
RECENT HONORS & APPEARANCES
+ GW Band, Orchestra, and Choir students recently performed
in Italy over spring break 2019. Other performing tours include
Honolulu, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Prague, Vienna,
and Ireland.
* Choir - Dozens of students selected for ACDA Regional &
National Honors Choirs.
* Orchestra - Multiple ensembles selected for the Northern Illinois
University Encounters Program. Midwest Clinic and Illinois Music
Educator All-State Conference.
NOTABLE GUEST ARTISTS & CLINICIANS
+ DePaul University Percussion Ensemble, Luther College Concert
Bund, Orion Chutniber Ensernible
* Children of Uganda International Tour of Light (Percussion and
Choir), Bradley Concert Choir
+ Avalon String Quartet, Wheaton College Trio, and multiple guest
conductors from collegiate and professional groups
* Collaborated and performed with Augustana University, Ball
| State University, Carthage College and Norther Illinois University.“Glenbard West music
is the best way to create
friends at a new school.
Ithas helped me
become more creative
and is a great way to get
away from school
during school. "
- David lannicelli (Class of '23)
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
+ New Hip-Hop Production classes are for students with an interest in or
curiosity about Hip-Hop music. The main purpose of the course is to create
original Hip-Hop music (both lyrics and beats}. Students use and learn
about loop-based software on their iPad and/or a computer to create and
sample beats. Students will also explore Hip-Hop origins, current Hip-Hop
music, Hip-Hop culture (graffiti art, beatboxing, and break dancing}, as well
as Hip-Hop's impact on society and social issues. Students do not need any
experience or background in Hip-Hop
music to take this course.
+ Sludents with no experience can
choose 'Choit’ or ‘Guitar’ when
choosing classes.
+ Students in music score higher on
standardized testing. Music students at
fit in all desired electives for graduation,
A FAMILY CULTURE
* The Music Program at GW offers a unique outlet during
the offen stressful day and creates a home base in a
large school.
* Students can easily be involved in music as well as other
activities including forensics, sports, theater, yearbook
and other clubs.
* Music students at GW make friends that last a lifetime.