St. Joe’s Music Teacher Strives to Make it Fun For Students

Rhythm runs through the breath and fingertips of Mary Schmitt.

The Naperville resident teaches music at St. Joseph School in Downers Grove, where she has worked for the past 13 years. On Dec. 18, Schmitt played the piano as the students participated in the annual Christmas concert.

“It’s not just traditional carols,” Schmitt said. “It’s different music.”

Schmitt’s father was born in Ireland and her mother was born in the Chicago area. When she was a little girl, her parents had their own Irish radio show. Her dad played the violin and her mother played the violin, piano and accordion. (More)

Source: Downers Grove Reporter