Performing Arts

Concert Band, Symphony Band, and String Orchestra compete annually at Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association's Band and Orchestra Festival, consistently winning top rankings (1s) and advancing to the state level.  Students also have the opportunity to hone solo and chamber music skills through competing in MSBOA Solo and Ensemble, where they are adjudicated on  scales, sight reading, technique, and overall musicianship.

Every two years, the music department participates in an international trip. Students immerse themselves in the culture and history of other countries, and they have the opportunity to perform in parades that are on the world scale. Trips in the past have included Paris, London, Rome, Madrid, and Hawaii.

Catholic Central continues to produce countless music educators and professional musicians, with students attending top music schools in the country. Recent graduates have continued onto programs at Wayne State, Michigan State, and University of North Texas.

Catholic Central offers several practice rooms in the  music wing, available by appointment, for individual or chamber music rehearsal by music department students.

Beginning band is a group designed for students with little to no musical experience. A student can begin an instrument of their choice during freshman year and be placed in the concert or symphony band by his sophomore year. Many current band members started in Beginning Band.

Music Theory is a semester-long class, open to all students, including those with little to no music background. The purpose of this class is to grow an understanding and lifelong appreciation of music. Topics vary depending on student interest.