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GRANT FUNDS HADLEY INSTRUMENT LOCKERS
 Visitors to Hadley may notice handsome wood cabinets lining the main hallway, cabinets made possible in large part by a $25,000 grant from the DuPage Community Foundation's (DCF) Young People's Music Initiative. The grant, one of only six awarded by DCF, supports that organization's conviction that young people who play music lead better, more rewarding lives and fits well with the goal of Hadley's instrumental music program: to cultivate lifelong patrons of music through learning and performing on their instrument. The grant (augmented by some district dollars and a contribution from the Music Education Foundation) paid for new and better instrument storage lockers to replace (and add to) the aging units that dated from 1956, when Hadley was built. The foundation has invited Hadley to apply for a grant renewal and the school will soon submit its request for a grant that will enable it to buy expensive bassoons and basses, repair existing instruments, purchase technology for instruction and performance, and pay fees for guest musicians to work with students. |
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HADLEY STRING ORCHESTRA PERFORMED AT STATE 
The Hadley String Orchestra's outstanding performance at the March 22 Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) District Competition (where it received three perfect scores by three judges) qualified it to perform at the State Orchestra Competition, which was held in Wheaton on April 26. "The judges said they were very impressed by the Hadley String Orchestra's ability and sound of our string ensemble," said Orchestra Director Georgia Alemis.
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BAND, ORCHESTRA REGISTRATION FOR 3rd AND 4th GRADERS on MAY 20
Band and Orchestra Registration Night for families of 3rd and 4th graders will be held at Hadley on May 20, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Current 3rd graders can register to participate in orchestra next year (as 4th graders). Current 4th graders can register to participate in orchestra or band next year (as 5th graders). At registration night, the Instrumental Directors will explain the program and representatives from reputable music companies will be available to help parents who wish to rent an instrument and purchase books and materials. A limited number of loaner instruments are available for eligible families. Prior to registration night, 3rd and 4th graders will have a chance to try out various instruments and take a field trip to Hadley for a demonstration concert. For more information, please email Band Director Jan Weiland or Orchestra Director Jennifer Vazquez.
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