String Orchestra
Archdiocesan Strings – 2024 - 2025
Concert Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Guest Conductor:
Chair Member: Mr. Tyler Meil
Location: Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School
Grades 4 - 8 by by Audition
Rehearsal Dates: (All rehearsals are at Corpus Christi School in Lansdale)
Students can start arriving by 8:30am to set up, rehearsal starts promptly at 9am
#1 - Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9-12pm @ Corpus Christi School (Strings Only)
#2 - Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 9-1pm @ Corpus Christi School (Full Symphony)
#3 - Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9-1pm @ Corpus Christi School (Symphony 11-1)
#4 - Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 9-12pm @ Corpus Christi School (Strings Only)
#5 - Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9-12pm @ Corpus Christi School (Strings Only)
#6 - Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9-1pm @ Corpus Christi School (Full Symphony)
String Auditions/Location:
Sunday, November , 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.)
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. **
String Solo Audition List (Please Click on to view the solo requirements)
String 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.
-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 6/24/24
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
Strings Policy (Coming Soon)