Middle School Band Festival
General Information
Festival Coordinator: Karen Baker
The NJMEA offers a Middle School Band Festival to all grade levels 5 – 9. There are two locations for these festivals which are at northern and southern locations in the state.
Each band will have a 20 minute warm-up time prior to their performance. Stage time will be approximately 30 minutes including set-up, performance and exit. Performance selections are of the director’s choice. Clinicians’ recorded and written critiques will be made available; in addition, clinicians will speak with band members following the performances as time allows. A participation plaque will be awarded to each band. Ratings will be given upon request. You may bring your own lunches. All bands are encouraged to listen to the other ensembles perform. Mutual respect for all performances is absolutely necessary.
2026 Middle School Concert Band Festivals
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 participating ensembles and directors:
North Site Participants
William Annin Wind Ensemble - Wyman Wong, Director
Crossroads North Symphonic Band - George Heffentrager, Director
Crossroads North Wind Symphony - Sandy Olson, Director
Hoboken Middle School Advanced Band - David Stasiak, Director
Summit Middle School 7th Grade Band - John Piepoli, Director
Summit Middle School 8th Grade Band - Rebecca Mongioj, Director
South Site Participants
Buena Regional Middle School Concert Band - Karen Baker, Director
Northfield Community School Symphonic Band - Brian Cook, Director
William Davies Middle School Concert Band - Andrew Palmentieri, Director
West Deptford Middle School Band - Carla Graff, Director
Delran Middle School Concert Band - Sam Graifer, Director
DeMasi Middle School Concert Band - Maddy Goldman, Director
Grice Middle School Wind Ensemble - Tom Bonomo & Chris Wilmot, Directors
Marlton Middle School Concert Band - Mark White, Director