TMEA hits a high note with CtR music professionals

Christ the Redeemer Catholic School (CtRCS) Music Teacher and Choir Director Mary Ann Addis attended the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in February 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. She was joined by Christ the Redeemer (CtR) Director of Music Ministries Bridget Wenk, CtR Cantor and CtRCS parent Molly Englert, and CtR Redeemer Choir Cantor Cliff Randle.
 
TMEA is an organization of more than 12,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education. TMEA is comprised of five divisions: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Elementary and College. Addis was enthusiastic to attend on behalf of Christ the Redeemer Catholic School.
 
“I had the privilege of attending TMEA in order to enrich and enhance the CtRCS Music Program,” Addis said. “I attended workshops led by the country's leading music educational professionals, conductors and professors. More than 29,000 attendees from around the world experienced the best professional development, inspiring performances, and an exhibit hall with the latest music education products and services, which I am excited to bring back and share with CtRCS!”
 
Wenk said she also enjoyed the conference and sharing the experience with other professionals.
 
“Of course, Mary Ann Addis and I are employed at CtR in music ministry and education, but we are also very fortunate to have professional musicians in the Redeemer Choir,” Wenk said. “Molly Englert, Cliff Randle, as well as Mark Veenstra (not pictured), are choir members who are also music teachers.”
 
Both Wenk and Addis were inspired by the new ideas generated about leading both youth and adult choirs.
 
“The convention was great,” Wenk said. “I attended a number of workshops. Being around other musicians who are excited about perfecting their craft is like a tonic that boosts my enthusiasm for my ministry. Hanging out with other CtR musicians gave us a chance to share ideas about our ministry and how we might apply some of the things we learned.”
 
All who attended are eager to put their ideas into practice! To learn more about CtR Music Ministry, visit the CtR website. To learn more about CtRCS’ Chorus Redemptoris, the school choir, visit the school website.