PMEA District 8 offers a variety of musical experiences for students at both elementary and middle school/Jr. High levels.
Information for this year's Fests can be found below.
2024-25 6th,7th,8th
MS Chorus Fest
2024-25 6th,7th,8th MS Band Fest
HOST SCHOOL: Athens High School
HOST DIRECTOR: Karlie Vaughn
GUEST CONDUCTOR:
DATES: Friday, May 9, 2025
HOST SCHOOL: Shamokin
HOST DIRECTOR: Kevin Steyer
GUEST CONDUCTOR:
DATES: November 21, 2024
2024-25 4th,5th,6th Chorus Fest- North
HOST SCHOOL NORTH: Montoursville
HOST DIRECTOR: Karley Vaughn, Andrea Burleigh
GUEST CONDUCTOR:
DATES: Friday, April 25, 2025
2024-25 4th, 5th, 6th Chorus Fest - South
HOST SCHOOL:
HOST DIRECTOR:
GUEST CONDUCTOR:
DATES:
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2024-25 Middle Sch.
Jazz Fest
2024-25 District 8
String Fest
HOST SCHOOL: Canton
HOST DIRECTOR: Randy Frye/Tammie MacWhinnie
GUEST CONDUCTOR:
DATES: April 5, 2024
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HOST SCHOOL: Shamokin
HOST DIRECTOR: Nelson Rodriguez-Parada
GUEST CONDUCTOR:
DATES: November 21, 2025