Rehearsal Dates: (All rehearsals are at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster)
#1 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 3-5pm
#2 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 3-5pm
#3 - Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 3-5pm CANCELLED: Rescheduled for 2/15
#4 - Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 3-5pm
#5 - Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 2:15-4:30pm
**(Combined Rehearsal with Festival Band)
NEW #6 - Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3:15-5pm-Rescheduled from 1/18
Archdiocesan Honor Band – 2025 - 2026
Concert Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 4:00pm (Arrive for warm-up/rehearsal at 12:30 to start at 12:45pm ) Rescheduled for Sunday, March 8th @ 4:30pm (Arrive at 3:15 and report to the cafeteria)
Guest Conductor: Mrs. Jennifer Blair
Chair Member: Mr. Keith Miller
Location: Archbishop Wood High School Change in Location: Bishop Shanahan High School
Updated: 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 2/1/26
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 CLOSED
- 7/8 Chorus due Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
- String due Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
- 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.
Click here for the Application