On March 13th and 14th, William Tennent High School hosted the Bucks County Music Educators Association festival! celebrating its 75th Anniversary! Approximately 600 talented student musicians from across Bucks County came together for a weekend of incredible performances.
We cheered on 60 Centennial students from William Tennent High School, Log College Middle School, and Klinger Middle School who earned their spot in this prestigious, auditioned festival!
Audiences were treated to a spectacular global musical journey featuring incredible performances by the selected choir, orchestra, and band. The weekend showcased a diverse repertoire, ranging from the beautiful, serene notes of Water Reflections to the uplifting energy of On Top of the World.
Bucks County Music Educators Association (BCMEA) was started as a formal organization in 1950 by a group of music teacher administrators. As our by-laws state, BCMEA is “for the betterment of school music.” All schools and music students in Bucks County are invited to be involved our yearly auditioned festival. Originally, only students in grades 9-12 participated in the Band, Orchestra, or Choir. Over the years, the festival has expanded from three to six ensembles. Now we also have Middle School Band, Middle School Choir and Middle School Orchestra.
Thank you to guest conductors Lance Jones and Dr. Patricia Cornett & Centennial music teachers Gina Lenox, Michael Regosch, and Frank Bauerle for coordinating and directing these fantastic ensembles.
“The 75th Annual BCMEA Festival was an incredible success, and Centennial was proud to host such a meaningful milestone event. Featuring three world-premiere commissions and remarkable performances by students from across Bucks County, it was a true celebration of talent, collaboration, and music education.,” said Christopher Goppold, Music Coordinator for the Centennial School District.
Choir: Thank you to guest conductors Kevin Cotellese and Dr. Aimee Pearsall-Kramer & Centennial music teachers Keith Abrahamson, Bridget Saltzburg, and Cara Tyson for coordinating and directing these fantastic ensembles.
Orchestra: Thank you to guest conductors Danielle Garrett and Cooper Ford & Centennial music teachers Kathy Divine-McCaffrey, Nicholas Seifert, Kara Murr, and Regina Seramba for coordinating and directing these fantastic ensembles.
Band: Thank you to guest conductors Lance Jones and Dr. Patricia Cornett & Centennial music teachers Gina Lenox, Michael Regosch, and Frank Bauerle for coordinating and directing these fantastic ensembles.
Thank you very much to Christopher Goppold (festival coordinator) and the music staff, administration, support staff, and families of Centennial School District for providing an unforgettable experience for all of our student musicians at the 2026 BCMEA Festival.