Pit Band

The Pit Band at Cardinal O'Hara is comprised of members of our Concert Band, as well as professional musicians from across the surrounding area. The Pit Band provides the music at our renowned theatrical productions in our St. John Vianney Auditorium. It is a great experience to learn new music from classical musicals, and it challenges you to learn more complicated rhythms. The Pit Band provides yet another opportunity for our O'Hara musicians to shine their light and share their musical talents with a broader audience. The Pit Band is directed by Mr. Jeffrey Braconnier.

The Benefits of Playing in the Orchestra Pit & Skills Acquired

• ​Improved sight reading skills
• Playing side-by-side with professional musicians who form part of the pit!
• Performing genres of music not always explored in concert band or marching band
• Collaborating with other performing arts such as the dancers, actors, and singers on stage!​

Some of the fabulous musical productions that have been performed in more recent years include shows such as:

• ​Music Man
• Back to the 80s
• The Little Mermaid
• Mamma Mia
• Titanic
• Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
• Sister Act + many more!