IUP will host the second annual Junior High Band Invitational on November 5, 2016!
This will be a one-day, sight-reading ensemble featuring:

• an evening performance in Fisher Auditorium,
• master classes by IUP faculty, and
• the opportunity to work with a fabulous guest conductor.

All students in grades 7–9 who apply for this ensemble with a recommendation from their home director will be accepted to participate.
No audition is required!
OVERVIEW

• November 5, 2016
• Rehearsal from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Concert at 7:00 p.m.
• No auditions — all repertoire for the concert will be distributed at the event
• Students will be responsible for all meals while they are on campus
• $25 registration fee if paid in advance (by October 28 / $35 if paid after due date or on-site)
• Commemorative t-shirt
• Attendance of the home band director at this event is not required. Simply complete a director registration form so that we may have your contact information in case of an emergency.

For more information, visit
http://www.iup.edu/music/community-outreach/junior-high-band-invitational/

The first audition date for Slippery Rock University is Saturday, November 19th. If you have any students that are interested in being a music major or music minor, please share this with them.
Here is the site with more information:
​http://www.sru.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/cla/departments/music/auditions

The Moon Area Music Department invites students in grades 7-12 interested in becoming a music major to our annual “So, You Want to be a Music Major?” seminar. The discussion will include a mixture of topics geared towards students wishing to obtain information about studying music in college. Parents are also welcome to attend.

​Topics include:
• Degree options
• Career options based on degree
• How to prepare for a college audition
• How to select a college/university
• What to focus on as a high school musician

Where: Moon Area High School Music Wing
When: Wednesday, November 2 – 7:00pm
For: Students in grades 7-12

ATTN: PMEA D1 Orchestra Teacher Membership

Orchestra General Membership Meeting to be held on November 19th from 10:00 AM until Noon

Location: Bethel Park High School

All Orchestra teachers are invited to come!

To All PMEA District 1 High School Choral Directors:

PMEA District 1 Chorus Auditions will take place on: Monday, November 21st, 2016

LOCATION: North Allegheny Senior High School 10375 Perry Highway Wexford, Pa. 15090

TIME: Registration for Students and Directors: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Directors meeting and Dinner 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Students may eat dinner in the cafeteria between 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Cost TBA

COST: $5.00 per student audition fee

SONG: Glorious Everlasting / M. Thomas Cousins / SSAATTBB / Brodt Music Company #504

​HOST DIRECTOR: Ernie Pontiere  ​empontiere@northallegheny.org 724-816-1534