Dash Wilson, a junior at Victor J. Andrew High School, has been awarded first place in the 2025 Illinois Young Composer Contest for his original composition, Echo of a Raindrop. This annual contest is open to all high school composers residing in Illinois. This recognition underscores Wilson's exceptional compositional abilities and his potential for future success in the world of music composition. Read More

Out of the 10,000 students who auditioned statewide for the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA), and the 7,000 who advanced to the District Festival in November, and only 1,500 students were chosen to participate in the All-State Program, held in Peoria, Illinois, from January 29 to February 1. From District 230, 19 talented musicians were selected for this prestigious event — an incredible achievement!  Read More 

Victor J. Andrew High School wind symphony band is making a repeat visit to the quintessential statewide band festival - Illinois Super State Concert Band Festival, hosted by the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, on May 5-6, 2023. 
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