High School Festivals

Providence College Festival Band
February 6 and 7, 2026

Participation Fee: $25 per student (goes toward two meals and library expenses)

Meals: Dinner will be provided Friday evening, and lunch will be provided Saturday afternoon.

Dress: Dress for rehearsals is casual (no baseball caps, please). Dress for the concert can be your regular school concert dress or all concert black.

We’re looking forward to hosting you on campus!

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9            
Application Deadline

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13         
Acceptance notification and music sent to students (via email to director)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026
3:45 pm                Student check in (Smith Center for the Arts lobby)
4:00–6:00           Rehearsal #1
6:00                      Pizza Dinner (provided)
7:00–8:30           Rehearsal #2

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
9:00–11:00 am       Rehearsal #3
11:30 am-1:00 pm  Lunch (provided on campus – Raymond Hall)
1:00–3:00               Rehearsal/Soundcheck
3:00                       Break/Dress for concert
4:00                     Festival Band Concert–Ryan Concert Hall, Smith Ctr.
FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC!

Weather cancellations or delays will be communicated via our website (music.providence.edu) and our Facebook page (Providence College Music Department)