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Band Program
The Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools Band Program
The study of instrumental music nurtures the holistic development of students in intellect, heart, and soul. Music adds depth to our environment, contributing in important ways to our quality of life, and is a fundamental way in which meaning is created and communicated. The MACS Band Program enables students to develop proficiency on an instrument, imparting values of leadership, teamwork, and an appreciation for the arts.
“With trumpets and the sound of the horn, shout with joy to the King, the Lord” (Psalm 98:6)
Participation in the MACS Bands is available at the following schools
Charlotte Catholic High School (9-12), Christ the King Catholic High School (9-12), Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School (6-8), Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School (4-8), St. Ann Catholic School (4-5), St. Gabriel Catholic School (4-5), St. Mark Catholic School (4-8), St. Matthew Catholic School (4-5), St. Patrick Catholic School (4-5)
For more information about the music program (grades 4-8), please contact bmranzinger@rcdoc.org.
For grades 9-12, please contact the band director at Charlotte Catholic HS or Christ the King Catholic HS.
Ensembles in the MACS Band Program consistently earn Superior and Excellent performance ratings at local and national music festivals, with recent appearances at the Matthews Alive Labor Day Parade, Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade, and the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All bands participate in quarterly or semesterly concerts throughout the school year.
Alumni of the MACS Bands have gone on to perform with or attend:
Appalachian State University, Auburn University, Berklee College of Music, Catholic University of America, Clemson University, Florida State University, New England Conservatory, North Carolina State University, University of Florida, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, Yale University, and many more!
Dr. Stanley Michalski Jr., also known as “Stan the Band Man,” started the band program in 1993 following his career as Conductor of University Bands at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
He spent the next three decades teaching music, guiding instructors and instilling a love of music in our students. His dedicated efforts built an enterprise that now includes band programs at all nine MACS schools, and have helped countless students pursue collegiate and professional music careers.
This endowment honors Dr. Michalski’s remarkable legacy, and ensures that his vision continues to inspire future generations. Your generosity “keeps the beat going” by supporting our MACS band programs. Thank you!