PMEA/NAfME/YCBDA DATES 2025-2026:
PMEA District Band Auditions (Eastern York HS) - Saturday, December 6, 2025; 7AM-4PM ($10 audition fee per student which is a $3 increase from previous years) - To audition for the PMEA District Band Festival, it is highly suggested that a student has a private music instructor and have been working on the solo repertoire and scale requirements throughout the summer months.
PMEA District Band Auditions (bad weather date) (Eastern York HS) - Saturday, December 13, 2025; 7AM-4PM
PMEA District Jazz Ensemble Auditions - Friday, January 16, 2026 @ Dover Area High School ($10 audition fee per student which is a $3 increase from previous years) - To audition for the PMEA District Band Festival, it is highly suggested that a student has a private music instructor and have been working on the solo repertoire and scale requirements throughout the summer months.
York County Honor Band Festival; Friday, January 30 - Saturday, January 31, 2026
PMEA District 7 South Band Festival - Friday, February 6 - Saturday, February 7, 2026
PMEA District 7 Jazz Festival - Friday, March 13, 2025 - Saturday, March 14, 2026
PMEA Region V Band Festival - Friday, March 20, 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026
PMEA State Band, Wind Ensemble, & Jazz Ensemble Festivals - Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Saturday, April 25, 2026