Music

Music is a science as it engages acoustics and includes graph reading. It is mathematicl in regard to rhythm and the subdivisions of time into fractions. Music is a foreign language that also teachers history through a contest of artistic interpretation of events. Music is physical education as it requires coordination of the fingers, hands, artms, diaphragm, chest and back.

Program Goals

  • Encourage each student's giftedness.
  • Provide opportunities for students to share their God-given talents with the community.
  • Allow students to grow intellectually and aesthetically.
  • Enable students to think critically.
  • Teach students to communicate effectively.

After School Opportunities

  • Instrumental and Vocal private lessons
  • All-School Musical
  • Solo-Ensemble Contest
  • Christmas caroling in the community
  • Performance trips
  • All Catholic Band at DePaul University
  • IMEA District Auditions
  • MiniConcerts
  • Piano Lab experience in Music: Bach to Rock

Classes: *denotes honors level option

Join us for our spring concerts

Celebrate this season of growth and renewal at our Spring Concerts: Chorus Concert on May 6, Strings Concert on May 7, and Band Concert on May 8!

McAuley produces "I Never Saw Another Butterfly"

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. 

Future Mac Preview Night showcased the McAuley experience

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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Spring semester Macs with Merit

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.

McAuley show choir boasts MIGHTY competition season

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!

Kicking off Catholic Schools Week

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."

Spreading holiday cheer

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

Celebrating the season at the Holiday Harmony High Tea

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.

Choral groups spread holiday cheer across the city!

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!

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.

McAuley holds joint concert with Hanover Girl's Choir from Germany

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.

Starting off the year with prayer

We gathered together on Friday morning for a wonderful Opening Mass to commemorate the start of a new school year. We look forward to a school year full of Mercy!

BRMM Band & Macs Majorettes on WGN Morning News

You may have spotted the BRMM Band & Macs Majorettes on the WGN Morning News today as part of their 30th Anniversary celebration! Thanks WGN Morning News for inviting us to be a part of such a fun morning!