Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Tuesday, September 26, 2017,
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Your first quiz is due next week. Here is how you do it. (The video cuts out right as I delete it from the example - but really the video is over, I just ran out of screen time. Hence the fast talking.)
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Saturday, April 8, 2017,
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Contests
The Choir and Band students participated in the IESA Solo and Ensemble Contest this weekend in Normal, IL. They did very well. They received the following top ratings:
Julia Vollrath, Norah LaMontagne, and Sarah Hege (Woodwind Ensemble)........1 rating. Miranda Burgos, Eleanor Kraatz, and Savannah Stortzum (Brass Ensemble).............1 rating. Will Hoerner (Brass Solo) ..........1 rating. Sarah Hege (Woodwind Solo) ............. 1 rating. Onyi Okolo, Miranda Burgos, and Norah LaMontagne (Vocal Tr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Sunday, April 10, 2016,
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Aisha DeSouza received BEST OF DAY for the Instrumentalists Category.
Her Flute piece Papillion was one of the best that the judges had heard that day. Congratulations Aisha on a job well done. You put a lot of hard work into it and performed the song your best ever that day!
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Saturday, April 11, 2015,
Congratulations to all of the participants this Saturday, April 11. We had a really great day of music and competition. We played beautifully at times. We had some nerves, tears, and even laughter. But over-all we represented St. Matthew school in a beautiful fashion. Everyone did a very nice job and worked very hard to get to this day. Congratulations, I'll have medals and ribbons for you all on Monday.
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Wednesday, March 11, 2015,
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Contests
April 11, 2015 @ Mansfield marks this years Solo/Ensemble Contest. Please be practicing. It is only a month away. It will be here before you know it! I should be getting the line-up of when everyone is performing within the next couple of weeks. Stay posted. I will try to put a copy here and send one home. We will see which one is more efficient. Continue reading ...
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Wednesday, June 18, 2014,
As we get into the swing of summer, make sure that you are getting a little practice time in every week. A little practice time goes a long way over the summer. This will help you stay up on your skills and ready for next year, so you don't lose any of the things you've learned this past year! This is especially helpful for new beginners. I really hope you take time to enjoy the summer though. I know I will!
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Sunday, August 19, 2012,
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Welcome Back to a new Year!
I look forward to having another great year with all of you. I'm already working on some great music for us. I've been busy this summer preparing to make my final vows. We had the ceremony on August 15. It was beautiful! I was able to give my life over to God forever.
(me saying my vows, Mother M. Regina Pacis receiving them)
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Wednesday, October 19, 2011,
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Welcome Back!
We have gotten off to a great start this year.
Congratulations to Annemarie Michael for making District Honors Band and to Nikki Barnes for making District Honors Choir. Good luck and have a great day at the district honors festival in November!
4th Grade Band members will begin having class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays as of 2nd Quarter. Please note the new change so your student comes prepared.
I look forward to having a great 2nd quarter. Keep up the hard work!
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Saturday, April 30, 2011,
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Contests
Congratulations to the Band and Choir on their first performance at the IESA State Contest! It was a great experience for us. Now that we've done it once we'll know what to work on for next year. We received some great feedback from the judges on ways to improve and help our band and choir grow.
The results for contest were as follows:
St. Matthew Band - II rating St. Matthew Choir - I
rating
Thanks to all the parents who brought their students and others. It was a g... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Sunday, December 19, 2010,
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You'll find information and important dates on the Band and Choir pages regarding State contest and the STM festival. Please check it out and mark your calendars.
I need to know who's doing a solo or ensemble by the end of January, so I can register you. Once you're registered there's no turning back. The school will have already payed for your spot, so please be sure!
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Thursday, September 16, 2010,
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Contests
All Band and Junior High Choir members in 6-8th grade. The District Honors Band audition will be coming up this October 11, on Columbus Day in Bloomington. If you are interested in trying out for the Honors Band or Choir please come see me ASAP!!! I need turn turn in your names and registration by September 28 and I need to give you a copy of the music to begin working on for the auditions.
Should you be chosen for the honors band or choir the District Concert Festival will be at Illinois Sta... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
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The Raider Choir will be singing at the Father's Mass on Friday September 3, 2010. Please arrive at 7:30 a.m. in my classroom to do a quick run through before we go over to sing with Mrs. Oakley in the choir loft. Thanks a bunch!
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Monday, August 9, 2010,
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Welcome back to the new year! Registration for Choir and Band will be on fee day again this year. Be sure to stop by and register. You will also be able to pay the $100 fee to the school to me at the table and I will turn it in to the office. There is more information about that registration process on my homepage, so check it out.
We will also have our own band and music room this year which is very exciting. Thanks to everyone who is making that possible! We look forward to a great year. Th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Wednesday, May 5, 2010,
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Concerts
The 4th-8th grade band member swill be performing for the school at an assembly on May 21, at 1:30 p.m. if you would like to come out and see them. We will be doing some movie titles and pop numbers. The choir will also be doing several songs as well. It should be a fun time for them to show the rest of the school what they have been working on throughout the year.
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Wednesday, May 5, 2010,
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Concerts
The Kindergartners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders will be putting on a concert for friends and family in the new gym on Thursday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m.. Come out and join us as they display some of the music literature that they have been working on throughout the spring.
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Tuesday, February 23, 2010,
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Dear Parents,
I have sent home the time information for the solo and ensemble contest this weekend. Please! Check your students times and the following message that I included. Be there 30 minutes before time to make sure that your students has adequate time to warm-up and go over their piece. I will meet you at their performance room. Ask questions to anyone that looks important if you're having trouble locating the room. I will be coming from the previous performance.
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Monday, January 4, 2010,
Dear parents,
Thanks to Cindy Brya I have a few more names to add to the private lessons page for all those interested. Also, I just wanted to let you all know that although I will be out for medical reasons for the following week. We will still have band class. We're looking at some new music and there is going to be a sub to fill in for me while I'm gone. I'm sure absense will make the heart grow fonder. For those who are seeing me after school for a little pick me up those meetings will be ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Tuesday, December 15, 2009,
The audio recordings from the Advent Concert for Band and Choir are posted on the Band and Choir pages. Check them out and stay posted for the pictures from the concerts to be posted as well. The recordeings aren't the absolute best qualtiry but they give you a good idea. Have a Great last couple of weeks of Advent!
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Tuesday, December 1, 2009,
The Band and Choir Concert is this weekend , Sunday December 6. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Students should plan on arriving at 2:30 p.m. to begin putting their instruments together. All cases should be left in the MP room during the performance. Students should wait in their seats until the performance with their instruments. Dress is nice sunday clothes - no jeans. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Tuesday, December 1, 2009,
Remember the Advent Program this Sunday!!!
Students should arrive at their Classroom at 1 p.m. The program will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. Students should wear nice Sunday church clothes for the program. Hope to see you all there. Students will be dismissed from the church. When you drop your student off you can take their coat with you for when you take them home.
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Monday, November 2, 2009,
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The
Band and Choir will be attending St. Thomas Moore High School's 2nd
Annual solo and ensemble contest. It's available for 5th-8th grades.
Mark your calendars -
February 27, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Students times will fall within this time frame)
All students interested in doing a solo need to speak to Sr. Mary George before Christmas break.
Posted by Sr. Mary George Brown on Friday, October 30, 2009,
The 4th grade at St. Matthew's school have finally made it. We're far enough along that we will start having the entire band come Tuesday-Thursday. Before you know it we'll really be swinging and moving along. I've also been looking into adding the information for private lesson teachers on the website. Check it out!
St. Matthew School
Band and Music Director,
I'm a Sister of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. I really enjoy teaching everything from Kindergarten to 8th grade band, and a little bit of everything in between.
St. Matthew School
Band and Music Director,
I'm a Sister of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. I really enjoy teaching everything from Kindergarten to 8th grade band, and a little bit of everything in between.
