Weekly Reminders for 3/4:
Please make sure you read through all the groups. There’s information for all ensembles listed below.
Orchestra Information:
Sunday, March 8th @ 2:30pm (Arrive at 12:30, please refer to the day of schedule that was shared)
Location: Bishop Shanahan High School
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
Festival and Honor Chorus:
Congratulations to all the performers on Sunday! It was a beautiful concert!
Concert recording will be shared in roughly 3 weeks.
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 3/4/26
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 3/4/26
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 Sunday, February 8, 2026
- 7/8 Chorus due Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
- String due Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
- Scholarship will be awarded at the 2025 Honor Band Concert, Choral Concert or String Orchestra Concert.
- Scholarship check will be sent directly to the student’s high school tuition department.
Click here for the Application