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![]() ![]() Kennedy is one of the most approachable educators that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He was also quick on feedback, getting straight to the point with focus.”īrian Covey, Lockport HS Director of Bands and ILMEA Band Division President said, "Mr. Additionally, his previous experience in other schools is also great, and could benefit ours.” Current junior Steven Krauter added, “He was very helpful, giving small tips on things we could improve on and do differently. ![]() Kennedy during the search process, DGS Band member and current freshmen Gavin Schnall stated, “ He was outgoing, and very nice and cool to the students. ![]() When asked to give feedback after watching Mr. “We are all excited about the future of South High Bands under his leadership.” Most importantly, he demonstrated a strong ability to motivate and to connect with our students while displaying excellent levels of musicianship,” said DGS Fine Arts Chairperson Jerry Lowrey. He showed excellence throughout every step of the process. Finalists for the position were observed teaching District 99 music students and demonstrated personal musical aptitude through a performance on their major instrument. Kennedy’s appointment is the culmination of a search that drew an applicant pool of over 120 highly qualified music educators. During his time, his students experienced superb musical growth and were given amazing experiences including performances at the Illinois Music Educators Conference, University of Illinois SuperState, and the 75th Annual Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. At Lockport, he ran the award-winning concert bands, jazz bands, and prestigious marching band. After great success there, he was awarded the position of Associate Director of Bands at Lockport Township High School. He was first hired as the Assistant Band Director in O’Fallon CCSD 90, where he taught with the nationally recognized Marching Panthers at O’Fallon Township High School. Kennedy is a graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He will also assume a lead role with the Marching Mustangs. ![]() Kennedy will begin in the 2022-23 academic year, teaching five courses: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band and Wind Symphony. Aaron Kennedy to the faculty of the Downers Grove South High School Fine Arts Department. Community High School District 99 has announced the appointment of Mr. ![]()
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