Weekly Reminders for 11/3:
Parents: Auditions are tomorrow, Saturday, November 8th at Corpus Christi School. There's a $10 registration fee that should be turned in at check-in the day of. (Cash or check payable to "OCE")
String Auditions from 9-11:30am (Please enter through Door A to check-in)
Students A-M arrive at 8:30am
Students from N-Z arrive at 9::30am
Honor/Jazz Band Auditions from 1:30-4:30pm (Please enter through Door A to check-in).
Students A-M arrive at 1:00pm
Students from N-Z arrive at 2:00pm
If your student needs accommodations for any reason please email Jennifer at jmonaghan@archphila.org.
All Audition information is listed on the document linked below. If you are in need of a copy of the music please don't hesitate to reach out to jmonaghan@archphila.org.
Important Dates/Audition Information/Solos (Please click on link to read the information)
Parents and teachers please make sure you are joining the band app to stay up to date with weekly updates.
Updated: 11/7/25
We will be using the Band App again this year. Please scan the qr code below 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 11/3/25
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.