Music

Welcome to St. Mary’s School Music Web page!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back for a great new school year! We’re excited about making music together again this year.

Thanks!

Thank you for all the prayers, cards, memorials, and kind wishes after the death of my father, Everett Leff, on Sept. 11. Your caring and concern makes this difficult time much easier for me.

Calendar of Events:

· Choir dates for this year are listed below.

· Thursday, May 21: The Jr. High Band will present its third annual solo and ensemble concert at 1:00.

A reminder to Jr. High Band students and parents:

Practicing is the homework for this class. Daily individual practice at home is essential for students to make progress on their instruments and for the band to sound good! Practice sheets are sent home each Tuesday, and require a parent’s signature.

Choir

The choirs of St. Mary’s School play a very important role in the worship life of our students, school, and parish. We are blessed to have Mrs. Prokosch as our faithful and talented accompanist.

Please note our mission statement.

Mission Statement of St. Mary’s School Choirs

Our mission as St. Mary’s School choir members is to sing to the glory of God to the best of our ability with dignity, reverence, and skill. We strive to represent our church, our school, and ourselves as examples of faith, talent, and joy.

Below are the special dates for each choir. If a student must be absent from one of these events, parents are asked to send a written note to Mrs. Degner at least a week in advance of the event.

2008 - 2009 Dates to Remember

Children’s Choir

Thursday, Nov. 20:

Thursday, Dec. 11:

Sunday, Jan. 25:

Thursday, Jan. 29:

Thursday, March 26:

Thursday, April 30:

Sunday, May 3:

Thursday, May 7:

Thursday, May 28:

Dress-Up Mass – Thanksgiving

Christmas Program

St. Mary’s Parish Mass – Catholic Schools’ Week

Dress-Up Mass – Catholic Schools’ Week

Dress-Up Mass – Lent

Spring Program

St. Mary’s Parish Mass – 1^st Communion

Dress-Up Mass – May Crowning

Last Day of School Liturgy (not a dress-up Mass) - 10:15 a.m.

Praise Team

Thursday, Oct. 23:

Thursday, Dec. 11:

Thursday, Jan. 8:

Sunday, Jan. 25:

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Thursday, April 16:

Thursday, April 30:

Sunday, May 3:

Wednesday, May 27:

Dress-Up Mass

Christmas Program

Dress-Up Mass - Christmas

St. Mary’s Parish Mass – Catholic Schools’ Week

Dress-Up Mass – Ash Wednesday

Dress-Up Mass – Easter

Spring Program

St. Mary’s Parish Mass – 1^st Communion

8th Grade Graduation Liturgy - 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary’s School

Music Department Philosophy

We believe that the study of music is essential to a complete education.

We believe that music promotes the emotional and spiritual welfare of our students.

We believe that the study of music helps students develop skills in self-expression, creativity, cooperation, teamwork, physical coordination, intellect, and an understanding of history and world cultures.

We believe that all students are capable of making music, and that they learn best by actively participating in a carefully sequenced curriculum.

We believe that a multi-media approach, which takes into account varied learning styles, is the most effective means of enabling all children to learn.

We believe that student understanding is facilitated when students sing, play, listen, move, perform, analyze, create, and improvise.