Please join us Friday to hear for a performance conducted by Dan McCready!
Dan McCready is a local Composer, Conductor, Performer, and Teacher.
McCready has Composed and Performed for the following musical groups: Symphony Orchestras, Rock Bands, Jazz Bands, and various Stage Musicals.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Washburn University and loves to call Topeka home.
His position at TPS 501 is the Director of String Orchestra at the following schools: Topeka High, Robinson Middle, and Lowman Hill Elementary.
In 2020 he was awarded the Kansas Music Educators Association Award for Young Orchestra Director!
In 2020 he was awarded the Kansas Music Educators Association Award for Young Orchestra Director!
The Topeka High String Orchestra Program consists of 80 students split between two classes that meet during the school day, Premier Strings and Concert Strings.
Premier Strings is the elite group of students that either audition or are invited to participate in a rigorous music course.
Concert Strings is open to any student with at least 2 years of String playing experience.
Their next concert is December 14th at Topeka High and the general public are welcome to attend!
Please join them for this FREE Topeka holiday tradition!
This week's meeting will be held in person at Washburn University's Bradbury Thomas Alumni Center. Click here for directions. Announcements will begin promptly at 7:45 am, with breakfast and coffee being served at 7:30 am!