Weekly Reminders for 12/16:
Honor and Jazz Band:
Parents of Honor and Jazz Band students. If your student hasn't come home with their folders please reach out to their band director to coordinate getting the folders prior to Christmas break. If your student doesn't receive their music we will have it at the first rehearsal on Sunday, January 4th at Archbishop Wood. Please refer to the times listed on the website.
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.
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 Honor Band and Jazz Band are available for pickup at Corpus Christi School. 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 all other groups will be coming soon.
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: 12/16/25
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 12/9/25
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.