Archdiocesan Jazz Band – 2025 - 2026
Concert Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 @4:00pm (Report time: 12:45pm)
Concert Location: Archbishop Wood High School
Guest Conductor: Mr. David O'Neill
Chair Member: Mr. Keith Miller
Grades 6 - 8 by Audition
Jazz Day
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
This is open to anyone who would like to learn more about Jazz Band and the techniques. More information to come in the fall.
(This is a clinic in conjunction with the high school Jazz Band Program)
Rehearsal Dates for Concert #1: (All rehearsals are at Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster)
#1 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 1-2:30pm
#2 - Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 1-2:30pm
#3 - Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 1-2:30pm
#4 - Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 1-2:30pm
#5 - Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 1-3pm
**(Combined Rehearsal with Honor Band)
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 7/10/25
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.