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Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 3rd

3 PM - High School Concert
The Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center

4 PM - Middle School Concert
The Remillard Family Atrium

4:30 - Tree Lighting and treats with Santa!
The Campus Green
and Salem Student Commons

Join Saint John's Fine Arts Department for the annual Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting this Sunday. The Saint John's Chorus, Symphonic Concert Wind Band, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble, and Jazz Combo take the stage in the Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center at 3 PM. Our middle school musicians will share vocals and chime renditions of holiday favorites at 4 PM in the Remillard Family Atrium followed by the tree lighting and carols on the green at 4:30 with treats and Santa in Salem Student Commons. We hope to see you at this annual holiday kick-off! Questions can be directed to arts@stjohnshigh.org

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Music at Saint John's

Recently, members of the Saint John's Fine Arts Department were particularly struck by archival photos of a large orchestra and drama society from the early part of the last century at Saint John's High School.

While always known for academic rigor, the school gained its deserved reputation for excellence in arts as well. Eventually, interest in music and theater began to grow at Saint John's with activities like the wildly popular Spring Shows under the leadership of Mr. Joe Hayes, Mr. Bob Brady and Bro. Stephen Comeau. There was a renewed interest in theatre and music owing to the pioneering work of several faculty and alumni.

Things were looking up for the arts even more as the school community moved into the Ryken Center in 1999. At that time a semester requirement of Fine Arts study was added the curriculum to help fulfill the school’s mission to educate the whole person, including his aesthetic awareness and growth.

A fledgling instrumental program grew to three instrumental ensembles and a chorus under the direction of Mr. James McCluskey and Mr. Richard Monroe. As the school now moves into Founders Hall with a state-of-the-art theatre and performing space, band and chorus rooms, and a light-filled art studio, it is exciting to witness how the program is continuing to grow for the future. Mr. Nathan Colby now teaches theatre production along with an introductory course in theatre arts.

With all of these developments we can all look forward to the day a hundred years hence from now when students will be looking at photographs of our visual arts displays in the theatre lobby, large-scale musical ensembles and Broadway-quality theatre productions.

Music Faculty

List of 2 members.

Mr. Richard Monroe

Faculty
Mr. James McCluskey

Faculty

Opportunities for Students

AUDIO PRODUCTION (Grades 9-12)

The Audio Production club runs sound for many events on campus. Most notably Audio Production is responsible for the setup and operation of all sound for Saint John's Masses and Prayer Services Contact Mr. Bill White for more information, bwhite@stjohnshigh.org.

LITURGY MUSICIANS (Grades 9-12)

Students interested in performing vocally or instrumentally at school masses and prayer services should contact Mrs. Breeze. ebreeze@stjohnshigh.org. Or Mr. Monroe. rmonroe@stjohnshigh.org

PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES (Grades 9-12)

Many after-school opportunities are available for students interested in a variety of musical styles. Please see Mr. McCluskey, Mr. Monroe, or Mr. Colby if you're interested in getting involved with the music program.

Tri-M Honor Society (Grades 9-12)

Tri-M is a nationally recognized honor society for music students who excel and are dedicated to their art. Membership is open to students in the performance ensembles. Please see Mr. McCluskey with questions. jmccluskey@stjohnshigh.org