This has been a busy, but wonderful week for the bands. Wonderful rehearsals all around for the Symphonic Band as they prepare for the concert and upcoming Holly Days Parade. 
We had a marvelous performance by the WHS Jazz Ensemble as they opened for The Shout Section Big Band at Coopers Corner on Thursday. Mr. Vaughan and a couple of students were also able to sit in with the pros that night! Thank you to all the parents and friends that came out to support live jazz in the suburbs.
In "Alumni News" Chloe Marshinski ('13) and Adrian Gonzales ('13) auditioned and won a spot for a stand alone feature in The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the Marching Illini!
Finally, today Lauren Verdera is representing Westmont as one of the top musicians in the state at the ILMEA District 1 Senior Band Festival, hosted by Elmhurst College.
