Mary Buckley has been an elementary music educator for more than thirty years, and accompanying has been an important part of her musical activities. She has accompanied numerous school and adult choirs. At present she is the accompanist for the choir at St Gerard's Catholic Church, and was also the accompanist for the Calgary Catholic School District Choir for several years until her retirement three years ago. Mary continues to enjoy the opportunity to accompany on an ad hoc basis, including helping out at school Christmas events and school musicals.