The Assumption Bands will perform their March concert “…with Special Guest” on Sunday, March 27 at 3 PM at Sunderbruch Auditorium. This concert will feature members of the Quad Cities music community in performance with the Assumption Band students. The Assumption Wind Ensemble will perform Blue and Green Music by Samuel Hazo with members of the Assumption Art Club creating art work inspired by the music. The Assumption Symphonic Band will be joined by the Quad Cities Ukulele Club in performing Spirit of Aloha by Brian Balmages. Dr. Rob Elfline, a piano professor from Augustana College, will perform the first movement of the Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, accompanied by the Assumption Symphonic Band. Dr. Nick Enz, Director of Bands at St. Ambrose University, will be conducting Infinity by Katahj Copley with the Assumption Symphonic Band. Admission is free.
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Congratulations to Honor Band Students!
Congratulations to our band students, who had a very busy week with 3 separate honor bands! On Monday, January 17, Central-DeWitt High School hosted the first Crossroads (MAC) Music Festival. Students from the area were divided into two bands. A 9th and 10th grade band was directed by Mr. Dan Terrell, band director at Linn-Mar High School, and the 11th and 12th grade band was directed by Mr. David Lang, retired band director from Independence High School. Assumption had 25 students participate in the Crossroads Music Festival. 9th and 10th graders selected for the festival were: Bianca Connelly – Flute, Maggie Burchett – Clarinet, Geno DelPreore – Alto Sax, Tristen Gray – Tenor Sax, Liam Ryan – Trumpet, Lucas Steining – Trombone, AJ Barry – Euphonium, Ralph Armstrong – Tuba, and Noah Whitlock – Percussion. 11th and 12th graders selected for the festival were: Dylan Whitlock- Flute, Charles James-Hoos – Oboe, Michael Lochner- Clarinet, Maegan Dolan – Clarinet, Kristen Byrne – Clarinet, Tatyana DelPreore – ContraAlto Clarinet, Stephanie Chanez – Tenor Sax, Leah Wilson – Trumpet, Grace Hagerman – Trumpet, Hank Gallagher – Trumpet, David Lochner – Trombone, Lindsey Gerlach – Trombone, Wes Ossowski – Euphonium, Nathan Roman – Tuba, Anna Schuster – Percussion, and Cooper Timmerman – Percussion.
On Friday, January 21, 15 Assumption students participated in an honor band at the University of Dubuque. Assumption students joined other students from Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin for a full day of music. Students worked with Dr. Nolan Hauta and Dr. Evan Glickman from the University of Dubuque and with world-renowned composer, Dr. Aaron Perrine. Assumption students especially enjoyed working with Dr. Perrine on pieces he composed. Students selected for the University of Dubuque Honor Band are: Dylan Whitlock- Flute, Alison Byrne- Flute, Maegan Dolan – Clarinet, David Lochner – Clarinet, Kristen Byrne – Clarinet, Ellen Jardine – Alto Sax, Leah Wilson – Trumpet, Grace Hagerman – Trumpet, David Lochner – Trombone, Lindsey Gerlach – Trombone, Lucas Steining – Trombone, AJ Barry – Euphonium, Adie Craig – Percussion, Anna Schuster – Percussion, and Cooper Timmerman – Percussion.
To cap off a busy week, Michael Lochner auditioned and was selected on clarinet for the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association (SEIBA) Honor Band, which took place at Clear Creek-Amana High School on Saturday, January 22. Students from southeast Iowa rehearsed all day with Dr. Steve Shanley from Coe College and performed an excellent concert displaying a wide variety of music that evening.
Assumption Choir Christmas Concert
The Assumption Choir will present its Christmas concert this Monday, Dec. 13th at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 422 E. 10th St., Davenport. This 30 min. program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will feature the choir as well as the jazz choir. Masks are strongly encouraged, especially for those who are not vaccinated. We would love to see you there, and we wish you a most blessed and merry Christmas.
Musicians Selected for the All-State Music Festival
Two musicians have been selected to perform at the 75th Annual Iowa All-State Music Festival at Iowa State University this Nov. 18 – 20. Bailey Lehnert ’22 will be a Soprano 1 in the chorus, and AJ Barry ’24 will play euphonium in the band. Congratulations Bailey and AJ! The concert will be recorded by Iowa Public Television and aired on Thanksgiving Day at 7:00 p.m.
Assumption Choir to present Fall Concert
The Assumption Choir will present its Fall Concert next Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. This 30-minute program will take place at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 422 E. 10th St., Davenport, and there is no charge for admission.
Students Selected for the 2021 Opus Honor Choir
Two members of the Assumption Choir have been selected to participate in the 2021 Opus Honor Choirs as part of the 9th grade ensemble. On November 18th Katelyn O’Brien, alto and Tristen Gray, tenor will travel to Iowa State University and spend the day in rehearsals and performance with nearly 150 other 9th graders from across the state of Iowa. Congratulations Katelyn and Tristen!
Drama Kick-Off Event
A drama kick-off event will be held in the auditorium on Friday, September 3rd, at 3:30pm. Any students who are interested in participating in drama for the 2021-2022 school year are invited to attend this event to learn and discuss the coming year. Students will get to meet Ms. Stephanie DeLacy, our new Drama Director, as well as the drama officers for the year.
Welcome Ms. DeLacy – New Drama Director
Assumption High School is pleased to announce Steph DeLacy as Drama Director for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The multi-talented DeLacy directs, choreographs, and teaches musical theatre dance and tap at her Double Threat Studios in Bettendorf. She has choreographed over 30 musicals for Quad Cities’ schools and theatre troupes including Beauty and the Beast, Mamma Mia, Oklahoma!, and Les Miserables.
DeLacy graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Ambrose University with a B.A. in Theatre, and has choreographed 12 productions at Assumption, including Freaky Friday, The Sound of Music, Annie, and West Side Story. Her directorial credits include Newsies, High School Musical, A Year with Frog and Toad, and The Cat in the Hat.
She is currently the Student Leadership Director for Iowa Thespians, and also volunteers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. She resides in Davenport and will oversee the direction of Assumption’s Fall Play, Children’s Show, Spring Musical, and One Act Showcase.
Welcome Ms. DeLacy!
Assumption Choir Concert – Monday, May 24th
Make plans to join the Assumption Choir for their Spring Concert next Monday, May 24th, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport! This 7:00 p.m. concert will feature a variety of selections learned throughout the year, and will honor the work of our graduating seniors.
Choir – Large Group Festival
Congratulations to the Assumption High School Choir! They earned a Division 1 rating from all three judges at the IHSMA District Large Group Festival held on Monday, May 10th. A video of their performance can be viewed with the below link: