2023-24 FESTS / FESTIVALS
District 5 hosts fests and festivals for Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. Fests are one day events and Festivals take place over the course of 2-3 days. Both culminate with a concert.
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Below are dates and locations for the various events scheduled for this year, along with any links/information if applicable.
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***Please note: Your FIRST place to ask questions about Fests and Festivals should always be your home director/teacher. They can follow up with PMEA personel to get you the correct information.
Band
Honors Band Auditions
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Honors Band Festival - Dec. 7-9
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Slippery Rock University
Concert - 2:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 9
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District Band Festival - Jan. 11-13
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Hopewell HS
Concert - 3:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 13​​
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District Jazz Festival - Feb. 16-17
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Slippery Rock University
Concert - 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 17
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Region Band Festival - Feb. 22-24
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Deer Lakes HS
Concert - TBD
Saturday, Feb. 24
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Jr. High Band Fest - Mar 26
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Seneca Valley IHS
Concert - 7:00pm
Tuesday, Mar. 26
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Chorus
Honors Chorus Auditions - Oct. 5
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Westminster College
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Honors Chorus Festival - Oct. 26-28
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Westminster College
Concert - 2:00pm
Saturday, Oct. 28
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District Chorus Festival - Jan. 24-26
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Mercer Area HS
Concert - 7:00pm
Friday, Jan. 26
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Jr. High Chorus Fest - Jan 19
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Blackhawk HS
Concert - 7:00pm
Friday, Jan. 20​19
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Region Chorus Festival - Mar. 6-8
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Mars Area HS
Concert - TBD
Friday, Mar. 8
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Elementary Song Fest - Apr 12
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Grove City HS
Concert - 7:00pm
Friday, Apr. 12
Orchestra
Junior High String Fest - Nov. 2
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Mars Area HS
Concert - 7:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 2
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District Orchestra Festival -
Feb. 7-9
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Hickory HS
Concert - TBD
Friday, Feb. 9
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Region Orchestra Festival -
Mar. 21-23
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Butler Intermediate HS
Concert - TBD
Saturday, Mar. 23
All-State Conference / Festival
April 17 - 20, 2024 - Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA
www.pmea.net - All-State Information
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The 2023 Harp, Jazz, and A Cappella Ensemble audition repertoire and SUBMITTABLE due dates are now posted on the PMEA website- www.pmea.net, scroll to "Conferences and Events" and click on "All-State Information".