Welcome to the official site of the Holy Cross/IHM Marimba Ensemble!
Since 1991 the Marimba Ensemble has accompanied the children’s choir at the 10:30 am Holy Cross Sunday mass, and since 1996, in addition to the mass, the Ensemble has consistently performed for 100 special events each year.
Made of young people from the Back of the Yards neighborhood, today over 40 marimba players participate in the mission to bring music to hundreds of people. Each player also lives a special story. The parish youth program is committed to the education and musical development of the children who perform. Working with parents and mentors, the program today inspires mission, music and a whole lot of people who want to support the dreams of the children who perform.
God bless the benefactors and teachers of our parish marimba music program. Thank you for your care of the children who provide music that inspires and serves others.
Fr. Bruce Wellems, CMF
Pastor