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SGAHS Students Selected for PMEA Jazz Festival

SGAHS Students Selected for PMEA Jazz Festival


Spring Grove Area High School is celebrating the five student musicians who have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2025 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Jazz Festival.

Following rigorous auditions, these students earned their places among the region’s best young jazz musicians:

  • Benjamin Thatcher – Trumpet, Jazz Band

  • Lucas Buhrman – Bass, Vocal Jazz

  • Kaylee Mejia – Soprano, Vocal Jazz

  • Amelia Messinger – Alto, Vocal Jazz

  • Bryan Myers – Bass, Vocal Jazz

The festival, set to take place on March 14-15 at Dallastown Area Intermediate School, will bring together top student musicians from across District 7 to showcase their skills and passion for jazz music.

Participation in the PMEA District 7 Jazz Festival is a significant honor, recognizing the hard work and dedication of these students. Their selection highlights the strength of the music program at Spring Grove Area High School and the commitment of its educators and students to excellence in the arts.

Congratulations to these outstanding musicians on this well-deserved recognition!