Sept./Oct. 2026 Cecelia Scholar: Sarah Connors
Clarinetist and bass clarinetist Sarah Connors recently obtained her master’s degree in Clarinet Performance at Temple University as a student of Paul R. Demers. Previously, Sarah earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory/Composition and Clarinet Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her musical mentors include Bixby Kennedy, Salvatore Macchia, Romie de Guise-Langlois, Michael Caudill, and Alfred Dentino. As well as teaching at Temple Prep, Sarah is on the faculty for the Antioch Music School and maintains an active […]
April/May 2026 Cecelia Scholar: Tessa Ellis
Tessa Ellis has been preoccupied with the sound of the trumpet since she first heard the instrument as a four-year-old. Inspired by a lifelong drive to create new and nuanced sounds, her work spans orchestral, chamber, and experimental music. Recent highlights include tours with Hans Zimmer Live, Star Trek: The Cruise, and performances with Seraph Brass, the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra, Kennett Symphony, and the Delaware Symphony. She is a founding member of the Arcana New Music Ensemble and frequently collaborates across
genres with […]
March 2026 Cecelia Scholar: Ezgi Yargici
Ezgi Yargici is a versatile and accomplished cellist with a performance career spanning more than 15 years across the globe. Her artistry encompasses Baroque, Classical, and contemporary repertoire, with appearances in esteemed orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo recitals, and through her own event music organization.
In addition to her work as a performer, Ezgi is a licensed professional counselor and performance coach who integrates clinical expertise into the performing arts. As a neuroexperiential trauma therapist, […]
March 2026 Cecelia Scholar: Melissa Brun
Melissa Brun is a professional cellist and freelance teaching artist based in the Greater Philadelphia area. She holds a Bachelor of Music and a Performer’s Certificate from SUNY Purchase College Conservatory and has served on faculty at Millersville University and the University of the Arts. She currently maintains a private studio and works extensively with young musicians and families.
Melissa has performed and soloed with various orchestras and choral associations throughout the Philadelphia region and served as Manager of the Chester County Youth Orchestra […]
February 2026 Cecelia Scholar: Tess Varley
Tess Varley is a Philadelphia based violinist who performs with a number of orchestras and ensembles. She is currently Acting Principal Second Violin of the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra and a member of the Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and the Delaware Symphony.
Recent orchestral engagements include performances with the Philly Pops, Symphony in C, the Allentown Symphony, and as guest Principal Second of the Reading Symphony. Previous leadership positions include Concertmaster of the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra with conductor […]
SKS CYO Spring Registration is OPEN
SKS CYO Spring Registration is OPEN
Registration link: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/511559
Coaches are crucial to keep CYO sports running for your children.
If you are able to coach any sport this season, please contact Christina Muntz at christina.diorio@gmail.com.
Please note: Practice and game days/times will be communicated by the coaches once registration is completed and teams are confirmed.
2026 Spring Sports:
Track and Field (1st-8th grade)
Practice is once/twice a week depending on age group. Meets are Sundays at Pope John Paul (PJP)
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Martin Luther King Day of Service – 2026
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January 2026 Cecelia Scholar: Arlet Tabares
Arlet Tabares is a Cuban French horn player pursuing her DMA at Temple University. She has performed with the San Antonio Orchestra, Symphony in C, the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ecuador and the Orquesta del Lyceum Mozartiano de La Habana.She is a founding member of Havana Horns and has appeared on several recordings, including Mozart y Mambo with Sarah Willis (Alpha Classics 2020) and the Cubadisco Award-winning Libre de Pecado by Beatriz Márquez (Colibrí 2018). Upcoming releases […]