Fall Concert Kicks Off the Season
Barb Dawson • October 22, 2024

Newest Tri-M Music Honor Society Members Inducted

Montini Catholic's auditorium was alive with music and song for the Lasallian college preparatory school's first concert of the school year on Tuesday, October 7th. 



Proud parents, faculty and friends were treated to a special evening themed - "A Night at the Movies." Songs included "Pure Imagination" (from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) "He Lives in You" (from The Lion King) and "When You Wish Upon a Star" (from Pinnochio). Montini's combined bands entertained the audience with classic movie themes including "Hymn to the Fallen" (from Saving Private Ryan) and "City of Stars" (from La La Land).


The fall concert is one of three performed during the school year - featuring the talents of the school's Concert and Chamber Choirs, Treble Makers, A Cafellas and Combined Bands - all led by Music Director, Mr. Donnie Glowinski with Accompanist, Gary Palkow.


The evening also celebrated the induction of the newest members to Montini Catholic's Tri-M Music Honor Society. Inducted on this evening were:


Christian Alcantara '28
Eleni Bastas '27
Bryanna Bell '25
Michael Breier '27
Maggie Cyze '28
Kayli Gergen '28
Eric Hu '27
Lauren Jaskier '25
Mason Maldonado '28
Olivia Marin '28
Malin McGivern '26
Marian Ogan '28
Simon Poulin '28
Margaret Paulkner '26
Raphael Patacsil '28
Chris Reyes '25
EJ Schicker '28
Evvie Weiland '28


The group's next show will be their much anticipated Christmas themed concert at Montini Catholic on December 8th.

Montini's Music Department affords each student the opportunity of realizing the importance of music as an art form in our present world, and the rich heritage it has fostered on a social and cultural level. Students learn both performance skills as well as listening skills to use throughout life whether for leisure activity or for a career in music.


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