Frequently asked questions

When and where is the County Festival?

The 2024/2025 Festival will be held at Bensalem High School Thursday, March 20 - Saturday, March 22 (with March 23 as the snow date for the concerts).
Check our Bucks County Music Festival page for more details.

When and where are the auditions?
Auditions for the 2025 Bucks County Music Festival took place in the Council Rock School District.
High School auditions - January 15, 2025, at Council Rock South HS
Middle School auditions - January 22, 2025, at Newtown MS

Check our Audition Information page for details, including lists of the required audition pieces.

Who is eligible to audition for the County Festival?
To be eligible to audition for the County ensembles, you must be a student in grades 7-12 and attend school in Bucks County. You must be a member of your school's music group. Also, your school music teacher must be a dues-paying member of BCMEA. For more clarification, you may e-mail BCMEA.
Students are registered to audition for BCMEA festival groups by their music teachers. If you are interested in auditioning please contact your school band, chorus, or orchestra teacher.

When and where is String Day 2025-26?
String Day will be November 15, 2025 at Newtown Middle School. Further details are forthcoming. Eligible students must register through your string teacher at school. There is a $5 fee for each participant. Check our String Day page for more information about String Day.

How can a music teacher in Bucks County join BCMEA?
See our Membership Page for more information.