Honor Band

Archdiocesan Honor Band – 2024 - 2025

Concert Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Guest Conductor: Mr. Bret Mascaro
Chair Member: Mrs. Kathleen Brown
Location: Archbishop Wood High School

Grades 6 - 8 by Audition

Rehearsal Dates: (All rehearsals are at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster)

#1: Sunday, January 5, 2025 rehearsal from 3pm-5pm in the auditorium

#2: Sunday, January 12, 2025 rehearsal from 3pm-5pm in the auditorium

#3: Sunday, February 2, 2025 rehearsal from 3pm-5pm in the auditorium

#4: Sunday, February 9, 2025 rehearsal from 3pm-5pm in the auditorium

#5: Sunday, February 16, 2025 rehearsal from 3pm-5pm in the auditorium

Honors & Jazz Band Audition Date and Location:

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Corpus Christi School at starting at 1:30pm.
Student's with the Last Name A-L arrive by 1pm (Please enter through Door A to check in.)

Student's with the Last Name M-Z arrive by 2pm (Please enter through Door A to check in.)

Jazz Band Only arrive by 1:30pm (Please enter through Door A to check in.)

Audition Fee Per Student: $5 (Must be paid in advance online. (Link will be coming in the Fall.)
**No Payments will be accepted at the door. **

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Honor Band Solo Audition List (Please Click on to view the solo requirements)

Honor Band Scales (Please Click on and select the instrument and print)

-Students should prepare the entire selection.

-Students should be prepared to play their select scales. (They don't need to be memorized)

-Students should be prepared to play a sight reading selection.

Student Registration will open on October 1, 2024.

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 2024-25 school year.

Updated 6/23/24

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 2024-25 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 Jan. 26, 2024

-       7/8 Chorus due Feb. 1, 2024

-       String due March 7, 2024

-       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