PMEA
PMEA Music Performance Assessments (MPAs) and Festivals, are elite music festivals, auditions, and adjudicated events for Pennsylvania students in band, chorus, orchestra, and jazz. Organized by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, these events move from district to regional and finally state levels, offering students opportunities to perform, receive professional critiques, and earn spots in high-level ensembles.
Senior Carter Smeal at the 2026 PMEA Western Region Orchestra Festival after performing at Heinz Hall. Carter was named the 1st chair cello at this festival.
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Senior Jonny Pickell at the 2026 PMEA District 1 Band Festival. Jonny was named 1st chair euphonium at this festival.
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Junior Nolan Geary (left) and Senior Carter Smeal (right) at the 2026 PMEA District 1 Orchestra Festival
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