The Galway Central School District will host the Saratoga-Warren County Music Educators Association (SWCMEA) All-County Band Festival on Thursday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 21.
Approximately 230 student musicians from 17 school districts were selected to participate in the festival based on their evaluation scores from their New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo performances last spring.
The students will rehearse with guest conductors from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The efforts will culminate with a public concert at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.
Guest conductors are Bradley Eiser from Chatham Central School District (Grades 6-7 Band), Denise Foster from Warrensburg Central School District (Grades 8-9 Band) and Dr. Lois Ferrari from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX (Grades 10-12 Band).
More information about the SWCMEA All-County Band Festival is available by calling Gary Barrow at (518) 882-1033.