Teachers... Please visit dcmea.dacapomusicfestivals.com to register your students.
Teacher DaCapo deadline October 15th.
(Parents, please note that individual school deadlines will be earlier.)

2026 Junior High Festival
​Grades 7-9
@ Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
​(Hyde Park CSD)
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Friday, January 30 ~ 1:00pm - 6:00pm 
Saturday, January 31 ~ 9:00am - Concert 
 
Concert Times:
Chorus - 2:00pm
Band & Orchestra - 3:30pm  ​


SNOW DATES
Friday, February 6th & Saturday, February 7th
 ​If the Friday rehearsal is canceled due to inclement weather, the festival will be held in its entirety on the “snow date” weekend. If Friday rehearsal takes place, but Saturday is canceled, we will use the "snow date" Saturday only. Students must be able to participate for the entire festival, including snow dates.
 
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Franklin D. Roosevelt High School
156 S Cross Rd, Staatsburg, NY 12580

• Please note that each performing ensemble (Concert Band, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra) is limited.​
• Students are selected based on the following criteria:
  
  • For Chorus: recorded audition and teacher recommendation
    
  • For Band and Orchestra: NYSSMA score, teacher recommendation, and proficiency lists.
    
• ​Student Registration Fee: $16
• Concert Tickets: $8 each
• Festival T-Shirts: $15 (optional purchase)

Parents, Further information will be posted here as it becomes available

School Music Teachers: Please see the emails from DCMEA President Alicia Nace for specific information regarding auditions/applications. 

​​Click Here for Chorus Audition Information

Please Note: Updated 2026 DCMEA Festival Policies