Congratulations to the following students who earned first place ratings at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Freeburg Community High School on March 4: Wren Heiligenstein (flute and piano), Emily Hemker (voice), Caroline Kenow (trombone), Anna Klostermann (tuba), Maria Kreke (voice), Sophia Mondt (voice) and Alex Mueth (tenor... Read More
The Mater Dei Indoor Percussion, pictured with instructors Mr. Schlich (far left) and Mr. Murphy (far right) earned third place at the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) competition at O’Fallon Township High School on March 18. Their season will conclude with the Winter Guard International (WGI) competition in Dayton,... Read More
Performing at the Clinton County Art and Music Festival on March 9 were musicians (front, left to right) Sophia Mondt, Caroline Kenow, Alex Rivera, Susy Cowgill, Christina Mioux, Annie Kuenstler, Angie Carey, Hannah Schmitz; (middle, left to right) Anna Klostermann, Emily Hemker, Alex Mueth, Reese Bradford, Otto Stark, Ben Logullo;... Read More
After advancing to the finals, the Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned 4th place at the Winter Guard International (WGI) regional competition held at Francis Howell High School on Saturday, February 25. Pictured with the trophy are (left to right) Sarah Maller, Amber Litteken, Zach Honor and instructor Mr. Matt Murphy.
The Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned 3rd place in Class Scholastic A at the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) competition held at Edwardsville High School on Saturday, February 18.
Mater Dei musicians (left to right) Amber Litteken (orchestra), Emily Hemker (chorus), Annie Kuenstler (band), and Maddie Owens (chorus) performed at the District VI Illinois Music Education Association (IMEA) Festival on Saturday, November 5, at Edwardsville High School. They were selected for the festival after auditioning in October.
For their field show “Patterns,” the Marching Knights earned the top awards in each category at the Metro East Marching Classic held at O’Fallon Township High School on Saturday, September 10. In addition to earning first place among the Class A schools, the Marching Knights earned outstanding music, outstanding visual, outstanding... Read More
The Mater Dei Winter Drumline competed at the Mid Continent Color Guard Association’s (MCCGA) winter guard and percussion competition on Saturday, February 23. The Winter Drumline placed 6th in prelims and jumped to 4th in the finals. The Winter Drumline is competing in the highest possible class for high school... Read More
