The 2024-2025 school year has been an exciting one for the music students of Weedsport that participated in the Cayuga County Music Educators Association (CCMEA) All-County Festivals. These festivals celebrate the dedication and talent of student musicians selected from schools throughout the County.

The first festival of the season was hosted by Southern Cayuga High School on November 22nd and 23rd, 2024. This event featured outstanding performances from the Junior High Band and High School Chorus, highlighting weeks of hard work and preparation by the students.

The second festival took place April 4th and 5th, at Port Byron Jr/Sr. High. Audiences were treated to performances by the Elementary Band, Junior High Chorus, and High School Band. 

These festivals provide a unique opportunity for students to collaborate with peers from different schools, work with guest conductors, and perform in an advanced ensemble setting. Participation in All-County ensembles is a testament to each student’s musical ability, dedication, and passion for the arts.

We congratulate the following students for their achievement in being selected for these prestigious ensembles:

Elementary Band: Stella Springer, Madeline Hopp, Abigail Szakalski, Hazel Pickering, Seth McEnelly, Tyler Hamberger, Kyle Quinn

Jr. High Chorus: Callie Cook, Kennedy Harmon, Lucy Hopkins, Ty McCarthy, Railynn Nelson, Kelsey Peters

Sr. High Band: Toby Kintzele, Natalie Erbeck, Lilly Kime, Jeremiah Lasher, Ivy Miller, Dexter Barnhart, Leah Barnhart, Maddox Kime, Sam Platten, Sydney Elliott, Matthias Crytzer-Shurant

Jr. High Band (Fall Festival): Lillia Gross, Emma Hopkins, Lucy Hopkins, Railynn Nelson, Sarah Platten

Sr. High Chorus (Fall Festival): Sydney Elliott, Avery Miller, Jack Hopkins, Abby Bizzozero

The CCMEA All-County Festivals continue to be a cornerstone of music education in Cayuga County, inspiring young musicians and showcasing the incredible talent within our local schools. We invite the community to attend the concerts and support these hardworking students as they share their music with family, friends, and fellow music lovers.

Tickets for this weekend’s concert are $10 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens.