Pictured during rehearsals for the Kaskaskia College Honor Band Concert April 4 are (front from left) Minnie Liang, Maddie Owens; (middle from left) Wren Heiligenstein, Anna Klostermann, Gabrielle Millikin, Braelyn Proksha; (back from left) Director of Bands Mr. Blake Korte, and Harrison Mondt. Under the direction of Kaskaskia College Professor... Read More
Join us in congratulating the members of our Indoor Percussion, as well as director of bands Mr. Blake Korte and drumline instructor Mr. Matt Murphy, on earning second place in both the preliminary and final rounds at the Fort Zumwalt East High School competition on March 16. Also join us... Read More
Pictured at the Clinton County Band and Art Festival held on March 7 at Wesclin High School are Mater Dei musicians (front, from left) Savannah Boggs, AJ Mueth, Katherine Wieseman, Claire Wilke, Alyssa Noll, Angie Carey, Hannah Schmitz, Minnie Liang, Colby Litteken; (back, from left) Anna Klostermann, Hannah McSparin, Morgan... Read More
Performing this year’s show, “Every Single Moment,” under the direction of band director Mr. Blake Korte, the Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned second place at both the Central States Percussion Association (CSPA) competition held at Hazelwood Central High School and the Winter Guard International (WGI) St. Louis Regional competition held... Read More
(from left) Mater Dei Indoor Percussion instructor Mr. Matt Murphy, Alyssa Becker, Alyssa Noll, Katie Wieseman, and Director of Bands Mr. Blake Korte are pictured at the Central States Percussion Association (CSPA) competition held at Hazelwood Central High School on Saturday, Feburary 9, where they earned second place.
We congratulate saxophonist Taylor Goring, tubist Anna Klostermann, and vocalist Maddie Owens on their selection to perform in Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) festivals! Specifically, on November 3, Taylor performed in the District VI ILMEA Jazz Festival held at Belleville East High School; on November 17, Maddie and Anna performed... Read More
Pictured at the Tiger Ambush Classic held at Edwardsville High School on September 15 are (from left) brass members Christian Jourdan, Holly Dumstorff, and Matthew Sinnock. Under the direction of Director of Bands Mr. Blake Korte, the Marching Knights earned 4th place in Class 2A.
(from left) Director of Bands Mr. Blake Korte, Drum Major Morgan Huelsmann, Drum Major Angie Carey, and Drumline Instructor Mr. Matt Murphy are pictured at the Metro East Marching Classic held at O’Fallon Township High School September 8. In Class A, the Marching Knights earned first place, as well as... Read More
(from left) Wren Heiligenstein, Mattie Sullivan, and Joseph Petermeyer are pictured prior to boarding their flight to London, England for the Illinois Ambassadors of Music European Tour. During the sixteen-day trip, the students, with Director of Bands Mr. Blake Korte and drum line instructor Mr. Matt Murphy, will visit seven countries. We pray... Read More
Mr. Blake Korte and members of our bands and chorus are pictured at Loyola University, where they attended clinics, during their recent trip to New Orleans. In addition, the students enjoyed a plantation tour, swamp tour, and private concert and question and answer session with local jazz musicians; the marching... Read More
