CARDINAL O'HARA INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
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    • Overview
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Ensembles
    • Marching Band and Guard
    • Concert Band
    • Jazz Ensemble
    • Winter Guard
    • Pep Drumline
    • All-Catholic Music Festivals
  • Leadership
    • Director and Staff
    • Student Leaders
    • Band Parent Association
    • Tri-M Music Honor Society
  • Grade School Students
  • The Ted Pasternak Memorial Community Band

Instrumental Music Program Overview

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"Music is the exaltation of the mind derived from things eternal, bursting forth in sound."
~St. Thomas Aquinas
As part of our commitment to excellence in the arts, we pride ourselves in providing a well-rounded musical education for our students. Instrumental music at Cardinal O'Hara High School is not just an extracurricular activity, but forms part of our academic curriculum. It is a "major" subject and class on the roster, meaning that students receive a grade for participation in the program. The course refines instrumental technique, music reading skills, and musical interpretation, and fosters a lifelong love of music. Students also receive a weekly private lesson on their instrument from instructors who are expert teachers and professionals in their field.
In addition to the Concert/Marching Band rehearsals during 8th period every school day and a variety of performances and competitions, there is a wide array of various instrumental music opportunities to participate in across the school year. These include:​
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Winter Guard
  • Pep Drumline​
  • ​All-Catholic Band

There is also the opportunity for students in high academic standing to participate and serve in the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
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For more detailed information about the Concert Band, Marching Band and Guard, and each of the ensembles listed above, please visit our "Ensembles" section of this website.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Overview
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Ensembles
    • Marching Band and Guard
    • Concert Band
    • Jazz Ensemble
    • Winter Guard
    • Pep Drumline
    • All-Catholic Music Festivals
  • Leadership
    • Director and Staff
    • Student Leaders
    • Band Parent Association
    • Tri-M Music Honor Society
  • Grade School Students
  • The Ted Pasternak Memorial Community Band