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Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Music Department Website!

Be sure to visit our Media Page which includes audio clips from all our CD's and live performances, and video clips from our concerts.  

Please, join us at the following events:

  - Concert and Jazz Band Performance Tyndall Nursing Home - April 15th

- Spring Concert at the School - May 13th

- Wonderland Trip, Junior and Concert Bands - May 31st

 

St. Francis Xavier S. S. is a great environment where great things happen daily. Located in Mississauga just west of Ontario's capital, Toronto, St. FX is not just a school; it's a community where students strive for and deliver excellence in all they do. Nowhere is this drive for excellence more evident than in the St. Francis Xavier Music Department.
        The music program at St. FX is well established and has played an integral part in the school community since the school was founded in 1991. Currently under the direction of Mr. D. Vespa and Mr. M. Hibbitt, the music program is open to students of all musical backgrounds from beginner to experienced. With classes offered in instrumental (band) and guitar classes, music is a popular choice among students.
        Our bands are a vital part of the program (See the Extracurricular section for details). The Junior, Concert, and Jazz Bands partake regularly in local and international festivals and competitions. We are currently planning a trip to New York City to perform in their Concert Band festival and expose our students to North American culture in the USA. Closer to home FX Music performs regularly events within the school in and around the school such as performance for festive events, in the greater community and School Masses and religious celebrations.
        And then of course, there are our concerts. The department organizes annual Christmas and Spring concerts. It is quite an experience to witness these two pinnacle musical events of the year, where our program rehearses frequently to provide our audience with the most memorable concerts.
        We have also released 4 successful CDs: "FX-2000" (2000), "Stick To The Stick" (2003), "Xavier Visions" (2005), and "PIECES" (2007).