WELCOME

Hello Everyone,

We have secured a location and time for the postponed Band Concert.

Bishop Shanahan is opening their building and welcoming us with open arms.  With having said that we are making some adjustments to the schedule for Sunday, March 8th.

Orchestra Concert is being moved up from 4pm to 2:30pm.

Band Concert will be at 4:30pm

Day of Schedule for Orchestra will be distributed this weekend at their final rehearsal, and an Updated day of schedule will be shared electronically by the end of the week.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and help with communication,

Jennifer

Weekly Reminders for 2/25:

Hello!

Please make sure you read through all the groups. There’s information for all ensembles listed below. Please pay close attention to the website and band app with the chance of inclement weather.  

Orchestra Information:

#5 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ Corpus Christi School 

9-1pm (Strings Only)

11:30-1pm (Winds/Brass/Percussion) Please enter through Door F (side door)

**Please keep a close eye on the website and band app for any last-minute updates to rehearsals, weather related**

Please make sure your student is on time for each rehearsal. (Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for check-in/unpacking.)

If you know the student won’t be able to make the rehearsal, share with the parents that they need to email me at jmonaghan@archphila.org prior to the rehearsal.

Lastly, please make sure to bring the registration fee. (Cash or Check made payable to "OCE")

Orchestra: Symphony Members (WW, Brass, Perc): $25

Festival and Honor Chorus:

Concert Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026  @ 4:00pm  (Arrive for warm-up/rehearsal at 12:30pm ) Please refer to the day of schedule that was handed out last week at rehearsal and shared in the band app.

There are also rehearsal recordings on the website for everyone to use:

Rehearsal Recordings

Festival, Jazz and Honor Band:

Rescheduled  for Sunday,  March 8th  @ 4:30pm (Arrive at 3:15 and report to the cafeteria)

Change in Location: Bishop Shanahan High School

Concert Tickets are now available for purchase at all ensemble rehearsals.

TICKET PRICES:

Adult - $10; Senior Citizen/High School Students - $5 

Elementary Students (up to grade 8) - FREE (No Ticket Needed)

Preferred Payment Method:

Checks made payable to: “OCE” 

Cash will be accepted, please try to have exact change

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)

Update 2/26/26