WHAT IS THE ALL-COUNTY FESTIVAL?

The SCMEA All-County Festival is a series of concerts that include musicians in grades 5-10 throughout Suffolk County. The rehearsals for All-County festival traditionally occur during the first two weekends in March culminating in seven concerts; two concerts traditionally on the second Saturday of March representing students in grades 9-10 from the West and East end of Suffolk County and five concerts traditionally on the second Sunday of March representing students in grades 5-6 from the West, Central and East end of Suffolk County and students in grades 7-8 from the West and East end of Suffolk County.

HOW IS A STUDENT SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-COUNTY FESTIVAL?

Members of SCMEA volunteer their time to select students from nomination lists submitted by music educators from public and private schools throughout Suffolk County. All students are eligible for nomination to their categorical division. Over 7000 students are nominated with approximately 2800 students selected to participate. Although performing a solo at NYSSMA is not required for nomination to participate in the All-County festival, participation is highly encouraged.