St. Mary Crown Point Art Students Win Northwest Indiana Symphony Contest: “Picture the Music”

St. Mary Catholic Community School students recently attended the Northwest Indiana Symphony Education Concert, which featured the “Picture the Music” art contest. This unique competition encourages students to express their imaginations and emotions through visual art inspired by music. Out of the winning entries selected by the Symphony, two were created by St. Mary students—5th grader Emily Ebersberger and 6th grader T.J. Raggs.  Their art teacher, Mrs. Amy Cox, was very proud of her students for their great participation!

The concert was conducted by Maestro Kirk Muspratt, who captivated the audience with an engaging visual presentation about the composers and the stories conveyed through their music. As the Symphony performed, student artwork was projected on a large screen above the stage, enhancing the audience’s understanding of the music’s narrative. The featured musical selections included Overture to Oberon, Trombone Concerto, and Baba Yaga & The Great Gate of Kiev.

Following the concert, St. Mary students were invited to remain for a special award ceremony and an intimate Q&A session with Maestro Muspratt. The students enthusiastically participated, asking thoughtful questions and enjoying the Maestro’s entertaining stories and humor. He encouraged them to continue exploring and appreciating the fine arts.

The Symphony Education Concert was a resounding success with St. Mary students, who were fully engaged and left inspired by the experience. Congratulations to T.J. and Emily on their outstanding artistic achievements!

St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point serves students from Junior Pre-Kindergarten (for three-year-olds) through eighth grade. The school offers a wide range of enriching activities and educational experiences, including memorable field trips to destinations like Chicago, Indianapolis, and Washington, D.C., for eighth grade students. To learn more or schedule a tour, visit school.stmarycp.org.