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Archdiocesan Strings – 2024 - 2025
Concert Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 @ 4:00pm (Arrive for warm-up/rehearsal at 12:45pm )
Guest Conductor: Ms. Erica Milbourne
Chair Member: Mr. Tyler Meil
Location: Bishop Shanahan 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 10, 2026 from 9-12pm @ Corpus Christi School
(Strings Only)
#2 - Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 9-12pm @ Corpus Christi School
(Strings Only)
#3 - Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9-12pm @ Corpus Christi School
(Full Symphony)
#4 - Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ Corpus Christi School
9-12pm (Strings Only)
10:30-12pm (Winds/Brass/Percussion)
#5 - Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ Corpus Christi School
9-1pm (Strings Only)
11:30-1pm (Winds/Brass/Percussion)
**All times and sections are subject to change**
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.
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