Mr. Keith Levin, Director of Bands
Mr. Levin is currently in his 12th year as Director of Bands at Crystal Lake Central High School where he directs 2 concert bands, percussion ensemble, jazz band, pep band, pit orchestra, and the Marching Tiger Band. In addition, he teaches courses in Guitar, Music Theory and Appreciation. Mr. Levin graduated Bronze Tablet (with Honors) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1998. He completed his Masters of Music Education degree from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago in 2003 and, in 2006, earned a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership and Administration from National-Louis University. Mr. Levin is an avid clarinet player and maintains a private studio. Many of his clarinet students earn top positions in regional and state music ensembles including the prestigious Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.E-mail: klevin@d155.org Office Phone: 815-459-2505 x276
Mrs. Megan Smith, Colorguard
Mrs. Smith is in her 4th year of teaching at CLC in the Family and Consumer Science Department. She has lots of experience in theatrical productions where she has costumed hundreds of shows. Prior to teaching, Mrs. Smith worked for years in the fashion industry.
E-mail: msmith@d155.org Office Phone: 815-459-2505 x
Mr. Dale Hallerberg, Drumline
Mr. Hallerberg returns to our staff this year as our drumline instructor. Mr. Hallerberg has experience playing and working with the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps along with the Marching Illini. By day, Mr. Hallerberg works as an engineer. You can also see him perform with the Crystal Lake Strikers adult drumline!
E-mail: hallerberg@gmail.com
Mr. Dan Schraub, Marching Band Assitant
Mr. Schraub joins us this year as our new Band Assistant. He is currently in his 2nd year as a band director at Marlowe MS in Huntley. Mr. Schraub has a music education degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where he played trombone and was a section leader for the famous Marching Illini!