Weekly Reminders for 12/30:
ALL GROUPS:
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION/MEDICAL FORM PRIOR TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH.
https://forms.gle/pRbWpwDxXJPiEnEk6
Jazz Band:
Parents of Jazz Band students. If your student didn't receive their music we will have it at the first rehearsal on Sunday, January 4th at Archbishop Wood.
Rehearsal Dates for Concert: (All rehearsals are at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster)
#1 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 1-2:30pm
Honor Band:
Parents of Honor Band students. If your student didn't receive their music we will have it at the first rehearsal on Sunday, January 4th at Archbishop Wood.
Rehearsal Dates: (All rehearsals are at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster)
#1 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 3-5pm
Festival Band:
Parents of Festival Band students. Your students will be receiving their folders on Sunday, January 4th. Your students teacher should have shared the welcome letter with you electronically. Students will receive their folders at the first practice.
Rehearsal Dates: (All rehearsals are at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster)
#1 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 1-2:30pm
Information for all Groups:
All group rosters have been updated and posted under each groups tab. If you notice a spelling error of your child/student's name please email jmonaghan@archelemmusic.org with the correct spelling.
Please make sure you are aware of the first rehearsals for each of the groups. Date's are listed on the group specific pages.
Folders for Orchestra will be available for pickup at Corpus Christi School starting on Monday, January 5th. Please coordinate with your schools teacher who is picking up the folders. They will also give you the details as to when and where.
Folders for Festival & Honor Chorus will be available for pickup at Corpus Christi School starting on Monday, January 12th. Please coordinate with your schools teacher who is picking up the folders. They will also give you the details as to when and where.
Parents and teachers please make sure you are joining the band app to stay up to date with weekly updates. (Scan the QR code below or click here)
Updated: 12/30/25
We will be using the Band App again this year. Please scan the qr code below or click here to join the Archdiocesan Elementary Festival Group. You will receive reminders for weekend rehearsals and last minute updates due to inclement weather. This will be the mail source of communication straight to the parents for the 2025-26 school year.
Updated 12/30/25
8th Grade Festival Scholarship Opportunity
- To be awarded to an 8th grade student of an Archdiocesan elementary or regional school who becomes a
member and participates in the 2025-26 Honor Band, Honor Chorus, or String Orchestra.
- Must be used for tuition to a regular Archdiocesan High School (not private high school) and participate in that school’s band, choral, or string program.
- Applicant must submit an application to Jennifer Monaghan by:
- Honor Band due: TBD
- 7/8 Chorus due: TBD
- String due: TBD
- Scholarship will be awarded at the 2026 Honor Band Concert, Choral Concert or String Orchestra Concert.
- Scholarship check will be sent directly to the student’s high school tuition department.