Marian Catholic student finds her passion in the music room

Ellen Chmura

Everything comes up roses for teen musician at parade

Ellen Chmura, 17, received the opportunity of a lifetime when she was selected to perform with the Bands of America Honor Band in January at the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Three PHS students to compete in state honor band

PORTAGE | Three Portage High School students have been chosen to participate in the Indiana Honor Band next month.

Marian Catholic marching band places 5th at Grand Nationals

The Marian Catholic High School marching band performed its competitive show called "My Brother's Keeper" this weekend at the Bands of America Grand Nationals in Indianapolis. The show is a commentary on war, slavery and genocide and is a plea for peace.

Marian Catholic marching band places 5th at Grand Nationals

The Marian Catholic High School marching band performed Saturday at the Bands of American Grand Nationals, where it placed fifth and earned first place in its class for outstanding visual performance.

Marian Catholic marching band places 5th at Grand Nationals

CHICAGO HEIGHTS |The Marian Catholic High School marching band placed fifth overall this weekend in the finals of the Bands of America Grand Nationals at Lucas Oil Dome in Indianapolis, the school announced.

Munster, Lake Central high school bands honored at state competition

Munster and Lake Central high school bands were both honored at Saturday's Indiana State School Music Association finals in Indianapolis, with improved scores over their 2011 rankings.

Marian Marching Band takes honors

LANSING | Marian Catholic High School marching band won 1st place in class 3A for the 33rd consecutive time (undefeated since 1980), taking caption awards for best music, visual and general effect and was first place overall for the 16th time (4th consecutive), in the State of Illinois march…

Marian Catholic marching band wins 33rd state championship

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The Marian Catholic marching band took home their 33rd state championship Saturday in Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University in Blooming, Ill., the school announced.

Marching bands compete at ISSMA

The Munster High School Marching Band competed in the Indiana State School Music Association band regional competition at Chesterton High School Saturday night.

Marching bands compete at ISSMA

The Lowell High School marching band competed Saturday in the Indiana State School Music Association band regionals at Chesterton High.

Cook County Board gives its support to Marian Catholic band program

CHICAGO | The Cook County Board gave recognition to a Chicago Heights-based high school whose band program is one of only three in the United States to receive top honors from the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

YOUNG VOICES: School band program is instrument of change

Seven of us, dressed in our best black uniforms, watch each other with anxious eyes and giddy smiles. We stand in a tight circle; eagerly, we pile our hands into the middle, linking our desire to succeed with the adrenaline pumping through our veins. Mr. Cramer adds his hand to the pile, smi…

Marian High School marching band

The Marian Catholic High School marching band performed last weekend at Illinois State University, where they won first place in their class for the 32nd year in a row, and first place overall from among 45 Illinois high school bands in the state finals.

Marian marching band places 4th at Super Regional

Marian Catholic High School's marching band finished in fourth place Saturday night at the Bands of America Super Regional competition in Indianapolis.

Mustangs marching on to Semi-State

MUNSTER | Munster High School's Marching Mustangs Band earned a Gold rating at Indiana State School Music Association Regional competition Oct. 15 and will advance to the Semi-State contest.

They love a parade

HAMMOND - Members of the Bishop Noll Institute Marching Band, dance and cheer teams participated for the first time in the Annual Chicago Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 10. Led by the school's new band director, Rocco Carioto, the students showcased their talents for parade attendees along the …

Munster High School band heads to semi-state for first time

MUNSTER | The Munster High School Marching Band has made school history, according to Christina Snyder, assistant director of bands.

Marching band shows its pride

ST. JOHN | Lake Central High School's marching band, the "Tribe of Pride," traveled to Elkart last month to compete in the Concord High School Invitational.