About Us

The Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band is one of the finest instrumental music programs of any Catholic school in the Chicagoland area. The program is geared to meet the needs of the individual student and has something for everyone.

The band has traveled extensively throughout the years with destinations that include Dublin, Ireland; Honolulu, Hawaii; Orlando, Florida; Los Angeles, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Washington D.C. A wide range of ensembles are offered by the band department and are listed below:

  • Beginning Band

  • Concert Band

  • Symphonic Band

  • Wind Ensemble

  • Jazz Band

  • Small Ensembles

The Brother Rice/Mother McAuley Marching Band is made up of students from the Brother Rice/Mother McAuley Bands. It is an all-volunteer, co-educational performing ensemble.


BRMM Band Mission Statement

The BRMM Band is a diverse group of musicians who strive to provide a welcoming and supportive family that promotes entertainment through the arts and makes a positive difference for the Brother Rice and Mother McAuley community.

BRMM Band Vision Statement

To strive to create an ever-growing family of dedicated young musicians that travel worldwide spreading their music and culture through service to each other and the community.