We were honored to host the 2021-2022 Clinton County Honor Band and Art Show on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Musicians from Mater Dei, Carlyle, Central, and Wesclin performed under the direction of guest conductor John Fannin, who served as Assistant Director of Bands at Murray State University from 1995 until... Read More
From the comfort of your own home, enjoy performances by our concert band, jazz band, wind ensemble, and chorus via the links below. As an added bonus, enjoy a performance by our Indoor Percussion Ensemble, which was recorded at Fort Zumwalt East High School on March 20, 2021. Winter Concert... Read More
Enjoy the sounds of the Christmas season virtually via the links below! We thank Mr. Alex Normansell, director of bands and chorus, for ensuring that our students had the opportunity to showcase their talents despite the difficult circumstances. Merry Christmas! Concert Band Performance Chorus Performance Wind Ensemble Performance Jazz Band... Read More
We congratulate the following musicians who recently performed in the Clinton County Band and Art Festival on March 12: Caleigh Arentsen, Alyssa Becker, Alex Brandenburger, Ben Cowgill, Holly Dumstorff, Taylor Goring, Morgan Huelsmann, Anna Klostermann, Alayna Lepore, Colby Litteken, Hannah McSparin, Gabrielle Millikin, Julia Millikin, Harrison Mondt, AJ Mueth, Jordyn... Read More
Credit: Kyle Cunningham, Union Banner News Staff Seeing or hearing the Mater Dei Catholic High School Marching Knights, means their continued success can’t come as a surprise. In fact, the only thing missing up to this point was a state championship. But that was set right on Oct. 26 when... Read More
Under the direction of Mr. Blake Korte, Director of Bands, the Marching Knights opened their 2019 competition season by sweeping the competition at the Metro East Marching Classic held at O’Fallon Township High School September 7. Their performance of this year’s field show, titled “Amongst the Clouds,” earned 1st place... Read More
Pictured during rehearsals for the Kaskaskia College Honor Band Concert April 4 are (front from left) Minnie Liang, Maddie Owens; (middle from left) Wren Heiligenstein, Anna Klostermann, Gabrielle Millikin, Braelyn Proksha; (back from left) Director of Bands Mr. Blake Korte, and Harrison Mondt. Under the direction of Kaskaskia College Professor... Read More
Join us in congratulating the members of our Indoor Percussion, as well as director of bands Mr. Blake Korte and drumline instructor Mr. Matt Murphy, on earning second place in both the preliminary and final rounds at the Fort Zumwalt East High School competition on March 16. Also join us... Read More
Pictured at the Clinton County Band and Art Festival held on March 7 at Wesclin High School are Mater Dei musicians (front, from left) Savannah Boggs, AJ Mueth, Katherine Wieseman, Claire Wilke, Alyssa Noll, Angie Carey, Hannah Schmitz, Minnie Liang, Colby Litteken; (back, from left) Anna Klostermann, Hannah McSparin, Morgan... Read More
Performing this year’s show, “Every Single Moment,” under the direction of band director Mr. Blake Korte, the Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned second place at both the Central States Percussion Association (CSPA) competition held at Hazelwood Central High School and the Winter Guard International (WGI) St. Louis Regional competition held... Read More
