PMEA District 7 Virtual Festival
Saturday, February 20, 2021
This virtual event is being provided by PMEA District 7 in lieu of our usual in-person District Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Festivals for 2020-2021. The Virtual District Festival sessions are open to ALL District 7 students, regardless of applied area. No audition is required. The festival was held on February 20 virtually with over 200 attendees throughout the day. All sessions were recorded and can be viewed below.
VIDEOS OF 2021 DISTRICT 7 VIRTUAL ENSEMBLES
VIDEOS OF 2021 DISTRICT 7 VIRTUAL ENSEMBLES
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DISTRICT 7 VIRTUAL CHOIR
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DISTRICT 7 VIRTUAL STRING ORCHESTRA
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DISTRICT 7 VIRTUAL BAND
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9:00 AM
Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Stephen A. Allen,
Professor of Music, Rider University
A lecture/demonstration on Benjamin Britten's WAR REQUIEM
Zoom Meeting Link:
After our key note speaker, we will present the recordings from our virtual District Chorus, Band and String Orchestra.
Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Stephen A. Allen,
Professor of Music, Rider University
A lecture/demonstration on Benjamin Britten's WAR REQUIEM
Zoom Meeting Link:
After our key note speaker, we will present the recordings from our virtual District Chorus, Band and String Orchestra.
10:30 AM
Experiences as a Broadway Musician - Instrumental
Will Curry, professional Broadway Violist and Conductor, graduate of Hershey HS and Northwestern University, will host a session on his experiences as a broadway musician. His session will also include a performance on the Viola and time for students to ask questions.
https://www.willcurrymusic.com/
Experiences as a Broadway Musician - Instrumental
Will Curry, professional Broadway Violist and Conductor, graduate of Hershey HS and Northwestern University, will host a session on his experiences as a broadway musician. His session will also include a performance on the Viola and time for students to ask questions.
https://www.willcurrymusic.com/
12:30 PM
Experiences as a Broadway Musician - Vocal
Katrina Flick, professional singer and actor, graduate of Cedar Crest HS and Penn State University with a degree in Musical Theater, will host a session on her experiences as a singer/actor on many world tours on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, most notably as Sandy in Grease. Katrina will also perform for the audience with Michael Popovsky and will allow for questions from the students.
https://katrinaflick.com
Experiences as a Broadway Musician - Vocal
Katrina Flick, professional singer and actor, graduate of Cedar Crest HS and Penn State University with a degree in Musical Theater, will host a session on her experiences as a singer/actor on many world tours on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, most notably as Sandy in Grease. Katrina will also perform for the audience with Michael Popovsky and will allow for questions from the students.
https://katrinaflick.com
1:30 PM
Alliance Brass
A live session with the musicians of the Alliance Brass Quintet. Topics to include pedagogy for each instrument; trumpet, horn, trombone and Tuba. Quintet will perform for the audience and include time for students to ask questions.
https://www.alliancebrass.com
Alliance Brass
A live session with the musicians of the Alliance Brass Quintet. Topics to include pedagogy for each instrument; trumpet, horn, trombone and Tuba. Quintet will perform for the audience and include time for students to ask questions.
https://www.alliancebrass.com
2:30 PM
Professional Performer & Composer Chad Smith
Chad Smith, professional Alto Sax player on Broadway, and for symphony orchestra’s and major motion pictures, will host a session on his experiences as a professional musician and composer. Chad will also perform for the audience and include an opportunity for the students to ask questions.
http://saxophilm.com
Professional Performer & Composer Chad Smith
Chad Smith, professional Alto Sax player on Broadway, and for symphony orchestra’s and major motion pictures, will host a session on his experiences as a professional musician and composer. Chad will also perform for the audience and include an opportunity for the students to ask questions.
http://saxophilm.com
3:30 PM
Considering Majoring in Music Education
Dr. Travis Weller, Director of Music Education at Messiah College, will host a session for students that are considering a music education major in college.
http://travisjweller.com
Considering Majoring in Music Education
Dr. Travis Weller, Director of Music Education at Messiah College, will host a session for students that are considering a music education major in college.
http://travisjweller.com
4:30 PM
Keys and Tips for a Successful Timpani Performance
Paul A. Murr, Band Director at Lancaster Catholic High School, will host a session on timpani performance.
Keys and Tips for a Successful Timpani Performance
Paul A. Murr, Band Director at Lancaster Catholic High School, will host a session on timpani performance.
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Choral Arranging
Matt Carlson, Chorus Director at Bermudian Springs High School, will host a session on Choral Arranging.
http://www.mattcarlson.co
Choral Arranging
Matt Carlson, Chorus Director at Bermudian Springs High School, will host a session on Choral Arranging.
http://www.mattcarlson.co
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History of the Trumpet
Christopher Campbell, Orchestra Director at Cedar Crest High School, will present a lecture/performance on the history of the trumpet including a performance on the Baroque Trumpet
History of the Trumpet
Christopher Campbell, Orchestra Director at Cedar Crest High School, will present a lecture/performance on the history of the trumpet including a performance on the Baroque Trumpet