Susquehanna County Youth
Showcase Concert
Music Scholarship Applicants must perform in the
Susquehanna County Youth Showcase Concert in April 18, 2027.
Musical selections must be chosen from published Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) or New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA).
PMEA: Selective Music List- Solo and Small Ensemble
NYSSMA: Solo and Small Ensembles
We are happy to pay for the cost of your music if you or your school cannot.
If you are not currently working with a school or private teacher, please contact:
susquehannasocietystudents@gmail.com
How to Find Musical selections
https://www.hickey.com NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Repertoire
https://www.pmea.net>adjudication>selective-music-list-solo-and-small-ensemble
Note: Piano and Vocal selections are included in the NYSSMA lists.
Two nearby stores: McNeil’s Music in Vestal and Hickey’s Music in Ithaca have solos listed by level. The Hickey Music website is the easiest one as it clearly presents Levels 1-6 for each instrument, piano and voice
Online application to perform open November 1, 2026
Deadline for applications January 31, 2027
Showcase Concert April 18, 2027
To participate in the Showcase Concert, you must do the following:
1. Complete the student showcase concert application form:
2. Print and complete the photo release form for minors (if under 18) :
3. Mail photocopy of Piano Accompaniment to Susquehanna Symphony Society and copy of the photo release form for minors to
Susquehanna Symphony Society
PO Box 408, New Milford, PA 18834-0408 by January 31, 2027.
Dates to Remember
October 2026
Scholarship Showcase Info Distributed to Schools
November 1, 2026
Online scholarship application active
Online application to perform open
January 31, 2027
Deadline for online scholarship applications
Deadline for showcase concert registration
February 20, 2027 - 3PM
General Information covering the following:
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Meet your Symphony Society Mentors
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How to choose your music
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What the adjudicator may look for in your performance
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Question and answer session
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Scholarship Showcase Workshop
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Montrose
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rehearsal time slot occurring between 9am-3pm
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A piano accompanist will be provided
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Scholarship Showcase Dress Rehearsal
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Montrose
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Each Student performer will be given individual
rehearsal time slot occurring between 9am-3pm
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A piano accompanist will be provided
Parents and Music Teachers are most welcome to attend
Sunday, April 18, 2027
Susquehanna County Youth Showcase Concert
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Montrose
Concert begins at 3pm
May and June 2027
2026 Seniors will be presented with Scholarships