Friday, October 1, 2010

Music Department Rings Changes

By Paige Gelling
Newman Catholic High School has seen many changes over the years. Some of the biggest changes for the 2010-2011 school year are happening in the NCHS Music Department.
Our choir branch received a new teacher this year. Mrs. Ahles is thrilled to be a new face in the high school. She has been a teacher for the past 26 years and says her favorite part of teaching is seeing a student’s reaction when something finally clicks.
For this school year, she is most excited about working with the high school kids and seeing the NCMS and NCHS collaborate. She is also excited about revamping the Mass Music Program and splitting the kids up into three groups instead of one huge choir.
The NCHS band is seeing a familiar face. Mrs. Mootz is back once again, taking on both the NCHS and NCMS bands. One of the changes this year is that the two bands will be sharing a band room. Let’s just say things are a little crowded.
Both the band and the choir have small numbers this year, but with some enthusiastic students and talented teachers, it’s sure to be another successful year.