Music

Join the McAuley Chorus for a Movie Sing-along to the Netflix hit, KPop Demon Hunters on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00pm.

The McAuley Chorus will perform songs from the movie! Dress up as your favorite character from the movie. Ticket price is $5 per person which includes giveaways and chances to win prizes.
Open to all ages!

Get your tickets to KPop Demon Hunters: Movie with the Macs

The Mother McAuley Choir was featured in WGN's Midnight Mass with Cardinal Cupich from Holy Name Cathedral. 

Watch the performance from Mother McAuley's very own Liturgical Choir!

The Mother McAuley Choral Groups were MIGHTY busy spreading Christmas cheer all around Chicagoland this season, including the Chicago Christkindlmarket.

We rang in the season during our annual Christmas Concerts on December 14! The afternoon was full of Christmas cheer!

MacNation kicked off the morning with a cart ride to congratulate Ryann O'Sullivan '27 and Grace Regalado '27 on being selected for the 2026 All-State Production of Newsies!

Congratulations to the entire company of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on a sold-out weekend of dazzling performances! The talented cast, crew, and pit orchestra spent countless hours rehearsing, dancing, and designing sets and costumes, all to bring this extraordinary and colorful production to life. 

Read more about the production in the Beverly Review

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate five performing arts students who auditioned and performed in the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) District 1 Choir & Orchestra!

We had a SPOOKTACULAR time at Not So Haunted House on October 27! Our clubs and organizations facilitated fun activities including trick or treating, games, crafts and photo experiences for the more than 500 kids and their families who joined us for this event! Our students enjoyed welcoming alumnae and community members into our school and working with children to make them smile!

Congratulations to Gaby Mendez '26, Kruz Smith '27, Maddie Bernard '27, and Abby Hilburger '28, who have been selected to attend the All State Show Choir!

We are MIGHTY proud to share that Amanda Schuler '25 performed with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra at the world-famous Lollapalooza music festival in Grant Park on August 2 on a main stage!

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Ryann O'Sullivan '27 and Grace Regalado '27 on being selected for the 2026 All-State Production of Newsies!

There are so many happy campers on 99th Street! 

John C. Reilly just gave Mother McAuley a MIGHTY shoutout in his New York Times profile! He shares an incredible testament to the impact of women in leadership, the Sisters of Mercy, and creating an environment where you can find your voice.

We invite you to help leaders blossom by supporting the McAuley Fund this spring. The McAuley Fund enriches many of our school's programs including academics, the arts, athletics, campus ministry, financial aid & beyond.

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On May 13, we held the International Thespian Society Induction and Theatre Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all of the new inductees and award winners!

Our performing arts students had the opportunity to showcase their talents at our Choral, Strings, and Band concerts in May. We are grateful to all for their time and dedication, especially the members of the Class of 2025 as they participated in their final concert at McAuley.

Amélie Villaseñor '25 is a nominee for Best Performer in an Actress Role for the 2025 Broadway in Chicago Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards (IHSMTA). She is one of 24 student nominees for best performer role.

Over break, 44 of our choir, orchestra and band students traveled to Ireland to bring their beautiful music overseas! 

Read about the trip in the Beverly Review!

Our entire school community gathered together for a Holy Week Prayer Service on April 15. Our peer ministers, theater students, and liturgical musicians made the story of the resurrection come to life. The service was moving, and helped our community reflect on the importance of Holy Week as we headed into Easter Sunday. 

McAuley presented its spring play, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, on April 3 and 4, 2025. The cast and crew brought the story of survival, courage and hope to life through their strong acting, musical talents, and detailed set. 

Our Future Macs Preview Night was a great opportunity for junior high girls to learn more about Mother McAuley. With our supportive and dedicated faculty and staff on hand to welcome families and showcase our rigorous, college-prep curriculum; our more than 50+ clubs and organizations on display; our spring play hosting their opening night in the Auditorium; and so much more, the event was truly a MIGHTY showing of the McAuley educational experience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We can't wait to welcome you back to McAuley!

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On March 18, we hosted a ceremony and breakfast for students and their families to celebrate this semester's Macs with Merit! Macs with Merit is an award given to a student by a teacher or staff member on behalf of their honorable character, diligent work ethic, and notable contributions to the McAuley community.

We kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrating with WGN Morning News at the St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza! You may have spotted performances from our Mac Melody, A Cappella Choir, and BRMM Band!

View footage of the Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band on WGN Morning News

View footage of the the chorus singing South Side Irish

Theatre Workshop I and II students took a field trip to see Waitress at the Paramount Theatre last week. The show was directed by an alumna of our very own performing arts program, Katie Spelman '05!

Mother McAuley's Show Choir, Mac Melody, is having a MIGHTY great competition season!
Earlier this month, Mac Melody won Grand Champions in their division at their competition in Chesterton, Indiana, and their band won Best Band! Last weekend, they won 3rd Runner Up and Best Crew at their competition in El Paso/Gridley.
Congratulations Macs & Crusaders! We are MIGHTY proud!

The senior theater workshop students hosted their One Act Festival on February 19 in the auditorium! The cast, crew, and directors were thrilled to share their hard work. 

We are MIGHTY proud to congratulate Amelie Villasenor '25, Grace Sebby '27, Amar Tadros '25, and Amanda Schuler '25 for their participation in the ILMEA All-State Choir and Orchestra!

Happy Catholic Schools Week! Our entire school community gathered together this morning for a wonderful Mass to celebrate the theme of "United in Faith and Community."

Our very own Bridget Stroner '23 is a current student at Saint Mary's College and performed with the Notre Dame Marching Band during the championship game. 

Congratulations to our very own, Emily Guzman '25, who was selected to participate as a crew member in the Illinois All-State production of The Prom!

Mother McAuley's String Ensemble performed a selection of Christmas classics for the patients at Little Company of Mary Hospital the week before Christmas.

Thank you to those who joined us for our choral and orchestra/band Christmas Concerts on December 15!

We were grateful to celebrate the Christmas season with our Mother McAuley community at our first Holiday Harmony High Tea at The Drake Oak Brook! It was a wonderful event for mothers and daughters, friends, and family to gather together.

We were honored to have our A Cappella and Mac Melody Choirs spread holiday cheer at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago's Christmas Luncheon on December 6 at the Grand Ballroom Hilton Chicago. They've also performed at the ILMEA District 1 Festival, to the Chriskindlmarket downtown, to Misericordia, Smith Village, and more!

Our production of Peter Pan had a sold-out weekend of magical performances over the weekend of November 21-24. 

Macs with Merit is an award given to a student by a teacher or staff member on behalf of their honorable character, diligent work ethic, and notable contributions to the McAuley community.

Mother McAuley was thrilled to welcome the Hanover Girl’s Choir from Germany to our school this week! Chicago was just one stop in their tour of America, and we were lucky enough to hold a joint concert with the Mother McAuley Ensembles and the Hanover Girl's Choir in our very own auditorium on October 9.