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Fall Concert Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Music with a Mission!
Montini Catholic’s auditorium came alive with music and song for the first time this school year as students used their talents to honor and bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer. The Fall Concert, Harmony in Pink, held on Wednesday, October 8th, showcased the incredible talents of Montini’s Chamber and Concert Choirs, Varsity Singers, A Cafellas, Treble Makers, and Symphonic and Concert Bands. In a touching tribute, members of the student body were invited beforehand to write the names of loved ones affected by breast cancer—both survivors and those who had passed—on a board displayed on stage throughout the performance.
The evening began with the "National Anthem," sung by Montini's Chamber Choir and ended with the beautiful, "You Will Be Found" performed by the Combined Bands and Choirs with soloists Maryfaith Considine '27, Jasmine Brunke '27 and Malin McGivern '26.
The evening also celebrated the induction of the newest members to Montini Catholic's Tri-M Music Honor Society. Inducted on this evening were:
Camille Arnold ‘28
Ella Chico ‘28
Gia Csoke ‘28
Gracie Duffy ‘27
Katelyn Grzyb ‘27
Ashlyn Kissel ‘28
Maya Kosinski ‘28
Gianna Liotta ‘29
Xhaiden Ian Manalaysay ‘26
Xavier Marin ‘28
Jack May ‘27
Julian Reyes ‘27
Rachel Schicker ‘28
Ellie Selinsky ‘28
Lailah Stubblefield ‘28
Lucas Van Witzenburg ‘27
Bella Webb ‘26
Ella Chico ‘28
Gia Csoke ‘28
Gracie Duffy ‘27
Katelyn Grzyb ‘27
Ashlyn Kissel ‘28
Maya Kosinski ‘28
Gianna Liotta ‘29
Xhaiden Ian Manalaysay ‘26
Xavier Marin ‘28
Jack May ‘27
Julian Reyes ‘27
Rachel Schicker ‘28
Ellie Selinsky ‘28
Lailah Stubblefield ‘28
Lucas Van Witzenburg ‘27
Bella Webb ‘26
The group's next show will be their much anticipated Christmas themed concert at Montini Catholic on Sunday, December 14th. Director Donnie Glowinski has invited local grade school students to join his ensemble for the second year in a row. Interested grade schoolers (grades 5-8) can Register by Monday, November 25, 2025 at www.montini.org/grade-school-choir-night.
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. Under Mr. Glowinski's leadership, the program has experienced a tremendous amount of growth and success, compiling many new and first time awards last spring! Montini's band are National Champions in Class A through the National Catholic Band Association's nationwide contest. Additionally, the Bronco band placed 3nd in Class A at the State of the Art Contest and received the award for Best Brass Section in the Spring. Montini's chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society was named "Chapter of the Year" for the State of Illinois in 2025.
Image below: Chamber Choir - Front row l to r: Eleni Bastas '27, Gia Csoke '28, Matthew McGivern '28, Jonny Kosinski '26, Eric Hu '27, Ashlynn Kissel '28 and Katelyn Grzyb '27. Back row: Maryfaith Considine '27, Jack May '27, Michael Brier '27, Michael May '26, Ella Chico '28, Nyla Carr '26 and Maya Kosinski '28
