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...to the PMEA District 1 Website!  We hope you'll check back often as this site continues to offer you the most up-to-date information for music educators, students, and parents involved in our District of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.

FEST & FESTIVALS 2023-2024

2024 All-State Audition Information for the Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble

9/12/2023

 
The 2024 All-State Audition Information for the Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble, Accompanist and At -Large Instruments (Band and Orchestra) along with Harp and the Jazz Ensemble have been posted on the PMEA website- 
https://www.pmea.net/pmeaall-stateinformation/ 

PMEA D1 BAND & ORCHESTRA AUDITION CLINIC BY SETON HILL

8/27/2023

 
The Seton Hill University music department is pleased to offer two PMEA District Band and Orchestra clinics FREE to all high school students planning to audition for district band and orchestra this fall. SHU faculty will present students with strategies, demonstrations, and other helpful tips as they prepare for their auditions.

The clinics are open to all high school students, even if they are still unsure about auditioning for PMEA district ensembles. String clinics with take place on Monday, August 28th from 6:30-8:00pm. Winds and Percussion clinics will take place on Sunday, September 17th from 2:30-4:00pm. 

Both clinics will be held at the Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center (100 Harrison Ave. Greensburg PA 15601). For more information, email Dr. Chris Marra at cmarra@setonhill.edu

Click to register!

Sincerely,

Christopher M. Marra, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
Associate Professor of Music
Director of Instrumental Activities
Coordinator of Music Auditions
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Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers PMEA D1 Flute Audition Clinic

8/27/2023

 
Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers is pleased to host a clinic on September 16, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Upper St. Clair Highschool auditorium to prepare flute students for the upcoming PMEA District Band Audition Day on October 7. The event will be an intensive study of the required audition piece, the Schott Edition of Movement 1 of the Sonata for Flute and Piano by Paul Hindemith. Below is a schedule for the event:
 
9:30 AM – Check in.
 
10:00 AM – Group warm up with Katie Miller (Bachelors of Music, Westminster College, and Master of Music, Arizona State, both with concentration in flute). Katie is also a professional yoga instructor.
 
10:20 AM – Clinic with Kyle Harris (Bachelor of Music Education, Baldwin Wallace, and Master of Arts in Music Education, Eastman School of Music) on difficult passages, techniques, and playing cohesively with piano for the audition piece.
 
11:00 AM – Masterclass hosted by Dan Parasky (Bachelors in Flute Performance, Duquesne University, and Master of Music in Music Education, Boston College), adjunct faculty at Duquesne University (flute choir), Westminster College (applied flute) and owner of the Parasky Flute Studios, on Movement 1 of the Sonata for Flute and Piano by Hindemith (Schott Edition). The piece will be broken into 4 sections with 15-20 minute masterclass sessions for each section.
 
12:40 PM – Mock auditions with Katie, Kyle, and Dan as adjudicators. Adjudicators will give suggestions after each audition.
 
The event is open to any student planning to audition for flute on District Band Audition Day and there is no charge to participate.
Students can register for the event and apply to play in the masterclass and mock auditions at the link below:
https://www.johnstonbaughs.com/topic/flute-clinic
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FREE Honors Band/Orchestra Audition Preparation Clinic

6/20/2023

 
Dear District 1 Band and Orchestra Directors,

We hope this email finds you and your students in good health and high spirits at the start of summer. We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for your grades 9 through 12 students to participate in a FREE Honors Band/Orchestra Audition Preparation Clinic organized by the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO).

TRYPO is dedicated to nurturing the growth and excellence of young musicians, and this summer initiative aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and insights to excel in their honors auditions. The clinic will offer a head start as students transition into the fall of 2023.

Event Details: Honors Band/Orchestra Audition Preparation Clinic 
Date: June 28th, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM to 12 Noon PM

Key Highlights of the Clinic:
1. Expert Guidance: TRYPO has carefully selected some of the region's finest musicians to serve as clinicians for this event. These professionals will model the solo audition repertoire, showcasing appropriate stylistic interpretation and phrasing. Students will be able to learn from these experts and gain invaluable examples to emulate.

2. Development of Practice Routines: Attendees will receive expert advice on developing effective practice routines tailored to the essential skills required for the successful performance of the audition repertoire. A more detailed schedule will be shared soon, outlining clinicians and room assignments.

3. Ensemble Session: Besides the individual solo clinics, there will be a short ensemble reading session for String Orchestra & Symphonic Band. This collaborative experience will allow students to refine their ensemble skills and make music with other participants.

We invite you to encourage your interested students to complete the registration form provided at  https://trypo.org/pmeaclinic/. More information will also be provided at this link.

At TRYPO, we are committed to providing top-notch instruction and invaluable mentorship, and by partnering with esteemed musicians from our area, we ensure an enriching learning experience for all participants.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering the growth and excellence of young musicians. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact us at www.TRYPO.org.

Respectfully,
Robert Traugh
Wind Symphony Conductor
Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras (TRYPO)

Congratulations PMEA District 1 Scholarship Winners!

5/19/2023

 
Congratulations to this year's recipients of the PMEA District 1 Scholarships!  Each of these musicians will receive a $1000 scholarship.  

Rebekah Tupper (Bethel Park)  
Rebecca Lang (Upper St. Clair)
Elizabeth Syzmanski (Norwin)

PMEA District 1 Scholarships are awarded annually to one senior from each of the following areas: winds/percussion, strings, vocal.  All applicants must have definite plans for a career in music education or music-related field, be a senior in a PMEA District 1 High Schoool, and have participated in one of the PMEA District 1 Music Festivals during their senior year. The application can be found annually on the District 1 website beginning February 1. Applications must be submitted electronically no later than April 1.
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