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Advanced Music Learning
Advanced Music Learning
Orchestras, Bands, and Advanced Musical Training
PMEA District 12 Band, Orchestra, and Chorus (see more below)
Delaware County Youth Orchestra, Young Musicians' Orchestra, Young Musicians' Band
Greetings, Friends!
We hope your school year is off to a great start and that you're enjoying a successful fall season!
We wanted to personally invite your students to join us for the 2026 Liberty Wind Symphony High School Honor Band Festival at West Chester University this November! We hope this festival offers another opportunity to build on the wonderful work happening in your programs while bringing together talented, enthusiastic young musicians from throughout our region.
We look forward to making great music together, challenging students in new ways, and giving them a chance to connect with peers who share their passion for music. Just as importantly, we want the experience to be fun, rewarding, and something students can bring back to their home ensembles!
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Rehearsals
Sunday, November 1 | 1:00–5:00 PM
Sunday, November 8 | 1:00–5:00 PM
Concert — Sunday, November 22
Sound Check | 12:00–2:00 PM
Performance | 3:00 PM
Location: Swope Music Building, West Chester University
Participation Fee: $125
We know how busy fall can be for everyone! With only two scheduled rehearsals, we've kept the commitment manageable, and we understand that occasional rehearsal conflicts may arise. Absences are permissible. Need-based financial assistance is also available for students who may need additional support.
REGISTRATION
Students can register online at:
http://www.libertywindsymphony.org/high-school-wind-ensemble.html
You can pay by PayPal during registration or by check at the first rehearsal. For questions or information about financial assistance, please contact Dr. Andrew Yozviak at ayozviak@wcupa.edu.
We'd love your help sharing this opportunity with students who might enjoy an additional musical challenge and the chance to make music with other outstanding young musicians. Whether they're looking to stretch their musical abilities, meet new friends, or simply have another chance to play, we hope they'll find something special in this experience.
Most importantly, THANK YOU for everything you do for your students and music programs! We know how much goes into making these opportunities possible, and we're grateful for your continued partnership and support.
We hope to see some of your students in November!
Dr. Hannah Morrison & Dr. Adam Gumble
Liberty Wind Symphony
High School Honor Band Festival
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Music Camps and Travel
Music Camps and Travel
Not affiliated with WSSD
Highly recommended by Mr. Pignataro
Balance of music and recreation--not ALL music
Beautiful setting in Maine
Three-week travel through Europe
Jazz, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Color Guard
Photo: Jack Henry '23
Opportunities
Opportunities
Temple Band Day-November 14th.
My name is Emma, and I’m a member of the Campus Engagement Committee with the Temple University Diamond Marching Band. We’re excited to invite your students to High School Band Day on Saturday, November 14, at Lincoln Financial Field, during the Temple vs. UAB football game!
Band participants will take part in a pregame music clinic, then sit with and perform with the Diamond Band. High School Band Day is open to all high school band students, even if their school does not have a marching band.
Students must complete both steps to participate:
Please complete both steps. Submitting the student information form does not purchase tickets, and purchasing tickets does not complete the form.
Complete the student information form by 9:00 a.m. on November 10. To guarantee a T-shirt, complete the form by October 26.
Please note: ESPN does not announce game times until about 10 days beforehand. Plan for activities to begin approximately four hours before kickoff. The schedule below shows what the day could look like with a noon kickoff; actual times will be confirmed once the game time is announced.
Example schedule for a noon kickoff (actual times TBA)
7:30 a.m. — Check-in
8:15 a.m. — Rehearsal with high school students in Lot L
9:15 a.m. — Diamond Band marches to Fly-In; high school students head to brunch
9:30 a.m. — Brunch
9:40 a.m. — Diamond Band heads to the tailgate area to play for the high school students
10:45 a.m. — High school students enter Lincoln Financial Field via the field entrance
11:40 a.m. — Diamond Band pregame show
Approximately five minutes left in the second quarter — High school students follow the Diamond Band down to the field
Halftime — High school students perform!
After halftime — High school students head to the Cheer Tunnel to pick up their T-shirts. They are then free to leave or play in the stands with the Diamond Band.
If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Engagement Chairs: Linda Williams at lwilliams27@temple.edu, Azaira Gonzalez at azaira.gonzalez@temple.edu, or Emma Cole at emma.cole0004@temple.edu. You can also email bands@temple.edu.
PMEA District 12 Audition Info
PMEA District 12 offers auditions for District Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Jazz Band, and a cappella. All of these are incredibly rewarding and give you the chance to audition to play in sing with the highest achieving musicians in our region. There are chances to advance to the region and state levels, too.
String, Piano, and Harp players can compete for an opportunity to perform as a guest soloist with the Marine Band. Winners are also eligible for scholarships. Open the link to look at the repertoire list.
The Silver Dollar Band, based in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, plays at the Swarthmore Memorial Day and Fourth of July events, as well as other local festivals. The band is comprised of local instrumentalists of all ages and all skill levels who enjoy performing patriotic tunes.
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