Music and Art Clubs

Audio/Video Club:  The audio/video club learns about the world of audio and video technology and applys it to many of the school events such as masses and concerts.

Contact: Mr. Anthony DeGregorio

Build Something Big Club: The goal of the BSBC is to combine varied disciplines of creativity into one club to complete a large project that will be installed or used around St. Xavier.  The project we will be working on together may be an interactive object, it may be a large mixed media sculpture, maybe an art installation, maybe something functional, maybe a piece of furniture - projects will be large and awesome.  We will be sharing our own ideas and soliciting project requests from clubs and people around school, and then members will be shown how to brainstorm, problem solve, and create plans, renderings, cut lists, and potentially digital 3D models.  Once the idea is complete, we’re going to make it!  If you are interested in woodworking / 3D printing / CNC / laser cutting / metal work / interactivity / prototyping / upcycling / coding / sculpture / graphic design / screen printing / poster design / drawing / painting / etc. and learning how to use these skills to actually make things, this club may be for you!  It will be led by Mr. Brass, who has experience with multiple disciplines and being a project lead for regional museums, galleries, and corporations.  Come learn what it takes to make something BIG! For more info, please email group moderator Mr. Brass (ebrass@stxavier.org), stop by my office in the Fine Arts wing, or scan the QR Code hanging outside my office to join the GroupMe and introduce yourself!

 

Chamber Blues: Chamber Blues is an auditioned string ensemble open to violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar that makes recordings of unique music for strings. This group performs at important school functions like the President’s Dinner, participates in competitions, and will travel to Disney World.
Contact: Mr. Isaac Watras

Choir: Join over 100 of your fellow Bombers from all areas of the St. X community to perform a range of music as diverse as the interests and talents of the men in the ensemble. X-Men (no audition necessary) and Ensemble X (audition required) are well known for including student athletes and singers from across the St. X community, and collaborating with students, teachers, and coaches to ensure that those interested can fit the ensemble in their schedules. Students from all grades are welcome to join and are invited to speak with Dr. Stern for more information. 
Contact: Mr. Angelo Sylvester

EDM Club: Discover new DJs, electronic artists and global rhythm sounds. Students listen to their favorite dance tracks and create playlists that are shared with the rest of St. X. Student-run meetings are held during flex.                                    Contact: Mr. JK Klaiber 

Guitar Club: Guitar Club is a group interested in playing guitar music together, to learn different styles of music and to improve chord knowledge and soloing skills. Students are at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels—all playing together.
Contact: Mr. Tim Reisert

Jazz Band: There are currently two outstanding Jazz Bands at St. Xavier High school. Jazz Band A is an elite performing group within the band program. Members perform for concerts and functions throughout the school year including the President’s Dinner and the annual Michael Benson Concert which features renowned guest artists. This group also travels regularly to music competitions at exciting destinations such as New York, New Orleans, Chicago, and Orlando (Disney). Jazz Band B begins rehearsals in January as a training or lab band and performs for the Spring Band Concert. Members of these two 18 to 20 piece groups are selected by audition in mid-October. The bands rehearse from 4:30 - 6 p.m., B band on Monday and Wednesday and the A band on Tuesday and Thursday.
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse

Maker Club:

 

Marching Band: The Marching Bombers perform for all St. X football games, both home and away. Our goal is to pump up the team and the fans during the game and to perform energetic and entertaining pregame and halftime shows throughout the season. Our home games are played both at Ballaban Field and Nippert Stadium (UC), and our away games include trips to Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cleveland. We also perform throughout the community, including the annual Harvest Home Parade and the Disabled Veterans 5K. The Drum Line additionally leads and performs for the Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome and the Butterfly Walk for Cancer Free Kids. The Marching Band is open to all students regardless of experience or ability; however there are auditions for the Drum Line. There is a fee for marching band which covers band camp, shirts, and meals before games. Band camp begins at St. X in late July and culminates with a week-long, out of town camp at Miami University. During football season the marching band rehearses Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m.
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse

Men in Black: Men in Black is a string ensemble open to all violin, viola, cello, bass, and guitar players of any ability level. This group performs at many school functions and will travel with other music groups on the spring break trip to Disney World.
Contact: Mr. Isaac Watras

Pep Band: The Pep Band is a group of approximately 30 winds, brass, and percussion players who perform for all home varsity basketball games and later round post-season playoff games. As with the marching band there are no auditions for Pep Band, but there is a selection process for the Drum Line. Participation rotates to offer an opportunity for all marching band students and any other interested instrumentalists. The repertoire for this group is a carryover from the Marching Bombers, and the group does not have a regular rehearsal schedule. The Pep Band is a vital part of the energy and excitement at St. Xavier Varsity Basketball Games!
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse

Symphonic Band:                                                                                                                                                                          Contact: Dr. Jody Besse

Theatre Xavier: TX is an extracurricular organization which mounts at least two theatrical productions per school year, usually a drama or comedy in the fall and a musical in the spring. Some years see a third play mounted during January. There are many different opportunities to get involved in with TX from stage crew to lighting.
Contact: Mr. Nathan Gabriel

Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble: The St. Xavier High School Wind ensemble is a performing ensemble of about 80 instrumentalists from freshmen to seniors playing wind, brass, and percussion instruments. New or experienced musicians are invited to join this ensemble which begins second semester and continues through the end of the school year. Rehearsals for the group take place during the school day in the courses Band 1 (freshmen), Band 2 (sophomores), Wind Ensemble (juniors and seniors), and Percussion Ensemble (all interested percussion students regardless of year or experience). Rehearsals are offered after school for students who are unable to fit these courses into their schedule. This group performs for the Spring Band Concert and the graduation ceremony at the Cintas Center. This group also travels regularly to music competitions at exciting destinations, such as New York, New Orleans, Chicago, and Orlando (Disney).
Contact: Dr. Jody Besse

X-Men: X-Men meets after school, Mon-Thurs 3:15 – 4:00 pm, and is for all grades. X-Men: Choir is a class during the school day, offered in both the fall and the spring, all grades.  Ensemble X is an auditioned chamber choir that meets Mondays, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, all grades.
Contact: Mr. Angelo Sylvester

Xmplify: Xmplify is a student-driven dance club. Xmplify welcomes any ability, any background, and any interest where they can share, create, and express themselves through dance.
Contact: Ms Elizabeth Harris