BETHLEHEM, PA News Release from March 2023: Freedom High School\u2019s Sophia Trembler and Liberty High School\u2019s David Broczkowski reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve by earning a place in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Festival music ensembles. Sophia Trembler and David Broczkowski will perform in the PMEA All State Chorus.<\/p>\n
Each year, thousands of high school musicians across the state audition in their geographic area. Individually, students perform for a panel of judges. Student musicians who rank the highest advance to compete against student musicians from other parts of PMEA Regions. The highest-ranking student musicians at the PMEA Region level qualify to perform in one of six Pennsylvania All-State music ensembles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe congratulate the student musicians that have been selected to be part of the 2023 PMEA All-State Festival,\u201d commented PMEA President and music educator in the Octorara Area School District Scott Cullen. \u201cComing together for a unique performance experience like the PMEA All-State Festival is a top honor for student musicians in Pennsylvania. They represent all of the amazing music programs from across the commonwealth. What these students can do as an ensemble in a few short days and hours together is truly remarkable.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur district takes pride in Sophia Trembler and David Broczkowski\u2019s accomplishments in earning a place in this year\u2019s PMEA All-State Chorus,\u201d said Dr. Joseph J. Roy, Superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District. \u201cWe wish them all the best.\u201d<\/p>\n
The student musicians who qualify will perform at the annual PMEA All-State Festival at the Kalahari Resort in The Poconos, Pennsylvania April 19-22, 2023. Nationally recognized conductors at the convention direct the groups who rehearse for two days and conclude with a performance. Learn more about the event and the guest conductors at: https:\/\/<\/u>www.pmea.net\/pmeaall-stateinformation\/<\/a><\/p>\n About PMEA<\/strong><\/p>\n The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The present membership evolved from a small group of band directors dating from 1933. Today, the organization includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, as well as those in the music industry, merchandising and publishing. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. PMEA is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education, NAfME. For more information about PMEA visit www.pmea.net,<\/a> call 610-562-9757 or follow the organization on Facebook<\/u>, Instagram<\/u>, Twitter<\/u>, or YouTube<\/u>.<\/p>\n About the Bethlehem Area School District<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Bethlehem Area School District is the 6th<\/sup> largest school district in Pennsylvania serving nearly 14,000 culturally and economically diverse students in 22 community-based schools. The district serves five municipalities: City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township, Freemansburg, and Fountain Hill. The district enjoys numerous community partnerships with universities, businesses, and arts providers that extend the schools\u2019 rich curricular and co-curricular offerings.<\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BETHLEHEM, PA News Release from March 2023: Freedom High School\u2019s Sophia Trembler and Liberty High School\u2019s David Broczkowski reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve by earning … Continue reading STUDENTS FROM FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL AND LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL-STATE HONORS MUSIC ENSEMBLE<\/span>
\nBarbara Clymer
\nCommunications Coordinator
\nBethlehem Area School District
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