Festival Information

 Columbia County Festival Ensembles and Host Schools

Jazz Band / Jazz Choir + School Groups:  Teacher recommendations due November 10th

           Hosted by New Lebanon CSD (Valene Synakowski)– February 7th and 9th, 2024

           Jazz Band Chair:  Elias Assimakopoulos

Conductor:  David Fisk

  Jazz Chorus Chair:  Valene Synakowski

Conductor:  Rebecca Miller

Accompanist:  Jerry Cordato

HS Band / Jr. Choir / Elem. Band:  Teacher recommendations due December 15th

           Hosted by Taconic Hills CSD (Rebecca Miller) - March 6th and 8th, 2024

           Senior Band Chair:  Jennifer Edwards

                     Conductor:  Christopher Rowlands

           Junior Choir Chair: Valene Synakowski

                     Conductor:  Karolyn Eberhardt

                      Accompanist:  Rebecca Miller

           Elementary Band Chair:  Kelly Daino

                     Conductor:  Karen McKenna

Sr. Choir / Jr. Band / Elem. Choir:  Teacher recommendations due January 12th

           Hosted by Chatham CSD (Abby Brownell)- April 10th and 12th, 2024

           Senior Choir Chair:  Valene Synakowski

                      Conductor:  Tess McCarthy

                      Accompanist:  Rebecca Miller

          Junior Band Chair:  Alessandra Shellard

                     Conductor:  Sue Kokernak

           Elementary Choir Chair:  Josh Overrocker

                     Conductor:  Holden Maiorana

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