Performing Arts

Instrumental Music

In addition to the regular music curriculum, Saint Andrew School offers individual and small group lessons on a variety of musical instruments. Musicians perform twice a year for the student body and their families at our annual Christmas Concert in December and the Spring Concert in May. 

Mrs. Susan Torrie offers private lesson for piano, guitar, and ukulele to students in all grades. Contact Mrs. Torrie for rates and to schedule your child's lessons.

Mr. Peter Rowley provides group lessons on a variety of band instruments to children in grades 3 through 8. Through Northeastern Music Programs, instruments are available to rent and the company will fix any instrument that needs repair. Information on band music lessons will be sent home with interested students in September. The Saint Andrew School Band was rated exemplary in 2015, 2016 and 2018 at the National Catholic Band Competition held at Villanova University. 

School Shows

Saint Andrew School students in grades 5 through 8 have the opportunity to share their talents for acting, singing, and dancing on stage by participating in the annual school show. The show also provides experience for future stagehands in crafting sets, moving scenery, and working backstage. SAS's production of MTI's Broadway Junior Revue: Raise Your Voice brought down the house in 2024! Other past productions include Disney's Aladdin Jr. (2023), Shrek the Musical Jr. (2022), Disney's High School Musical Jr. (2020), Disney's Cinderella Kids (2019), Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. (2018), Disney's The Lion King Jr. (2016), and Honk! Jr. (2015).

The cast and crew of Disney's Aladdin, Jr. (2023)

Chorus

Chorus  is open to all 4th through 8th grade students who love to sing! Under the direction of Mrs. Susan Torrie, Chorus meets once a week for an hour after school to prepare songs that we will perform at the Christmas Concert in December and the Spring Concert in May. Other performance opportunities may become available during the year. At the first rehearsal, all students should be prepared to sing solo a favorite Disney song (or other school-appropriate song).

For Chorus members who want the experience of singing with peers from other Archdiocesan schools, there is Festival Chorus and Honor Chorus. Festival Chorus is open to students in grades 4-6 with the recommendation of their teacher. Students in grades 7-8 are invited to audition for Honor Chorus. Please visit archelemmusic.org or contact Mrs. Torrie for more information.

Passion Play

The highlight of the 8th grade year is the performance of the Passion Play. This long-standing tradition allows our 8th grade students to reflect on and re-enact the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. Performances are on Palm Sunday at 7:00 PM in Msgr. McGettigan Hall and the following Monday at 1:00 PM.