Join the Cardinal O'Hara Instrumental Music Family!
Just the Facts!
Scheduling
Why we want YOU
Why YOU want US
- The skills gained through music instruction and performance include discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate, and work cooperatively; all skills that are vital for success in the 21st century workplace.
- 70% of major U.S. universities report that participation in a music organization is a higher consideration than standardized test scores for admission decisions.
- Music is one of the few academic disciplines that requires students to master skills and apply them in performance. Music involves multiple forms of learning.
Scheduling
- Will band fit into a rigorous academic schedule? YES! Many of our students are in our AP and Honors level courses. Band is actually an Honors level course!
- Many of our students are also involved in other extracurricular activities, including: track, soccer, football, CSC, Student Council, Lion Ambassadors, and more!!
Why we want YOU
- You have experience playing a band instrument through your grade school band program or private lessons.
- You are a hardworking student dedicated to achieving your maximum potential.
- You have the ability to make the O'Hara Band even better!!
- You show the potential to be a leader among your peers.
Why YOU want US
- You want to be a part of an award winning organization.
- You play a musical instrument or would like to learn one!
- You want to be a part of something that is FUN and SUCCESSFUL!
- Scholarship opportunities!
- Make friendships that will last a lifetime!
- And, WHY NOT?! High School is all about GETTING INVOLVED!
To register for more information about the Cardinal O'Hara Instrumental Music program, please visit our "Contact Us" page.
Grade School Band Immersion Day
Our Grade School Band Immersion Day takes place annually in the spring and is a day filled with exciting, fun, and most importantly, musical activities for students in 6th-8th grade. Throughout the day students participate in masterclasses with our woodwind, brass, and percussion instructors, spend time hearing from current band members about their musical education experience at O'Hara, and listen to our various ensembles perform. At the end of the day, participating students join the O'Hara Concert Band in rehearsal in the St. John Vianney Auditorium.
Solo and Small Ensemble Festival
Our Solo and Small Ensemble Festival is an opportunity for grade school students to perform in an adjudicated event as soloists and/or members of small groups as opposed to a full-fledged concert band. Participating students perform before at least musical clinician who then offers individual feedback to the soloists and/or small ensembles. At the end of the festival, students receive their respective adjudication rank: Superior, Excellent, Good, or Fair.
Summer Music @ O'Hara
Summer Music @ O'Hara is a summer camp for 6th-8th grade band students that provides a musical summer experience of learning, music-making, and fun. In addition to the full Concert Band, students will have the opportunity to select electives ranging from Jazz Improvisation, Music Technology, Hand Drumming, and more! The camp is staffed by O'Hara's own instrumental music faculty with the assistance of Cardinal O'Hara instrumental music students. Scholarships are available to help reduce the cost of camp tuition.
Grade School Band Night
Each fall, 6th-8th grade band students are invited to join us at a home football game. Grade School students join us for a pre-game rehearsal and pizza dinner, followed by marching onto the field to the beat of our drumline's cadence! We sit together in the stands cheering the O'Hara football team, and grade school students then see the Marching Band's halftime show.
Excellence in Instrumental Music Merit Scholarship
8th graders applying to Cardinal O'Hara are also invited to audition for our Excellence in Instrumental Music Merit Scholarship. In addition to the scholarship application, students must also fulfill the below audition requirements.
Auditions for the Merit Scholarship for Excellence in Instrumental Music include:
• Shadow band class and play/participate in ensemble rehearsal.
• Schedule a private audition with the Band Director and/or one of the O’Hara private instructors.
• Submit a video audition for review.
A student receiving a Merit Scholarship for Excellence in Instrumental Music must be committed to all band activities and performances, especially Band Camp, for each year that the student receives the scholarship.
To request the scholarship application and more details about applying to Cardinal O'Hara, please contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Mrs. Kelly Gust, at kgust@cohs.com.
Auditions for the Merit Scholarship for Excellence in Instrumental Music include:
• Shadow band class and play/participate in ensemble rehearsal.
• Schedule a private audition with the Band Director and/or one of the O’Hara private instructors.
• Submit a video audition for review.
A student receiving a Merit Scholarship for Excellence in Instrumental Music must be committed to all band activities and performances, especially Band Camp, for each year that the student receives the scholarship.
To request the scholarship application and more details about applying to Cardinal O'Hara, please contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Mrs. Kelly Gust, at kgust@cohs.com.
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