Kaydance Beaver – clarinet, Jonah McKeirnan – clarinet, Kendra Meade – clarinet, Alayna Palmer – trumpet, Delaney Stromberg – tuba, and Trace Kazimer – percussion represented Port Allegany at the Tri-State Band Festival at Mercyhurst University February 6-8, 2025.  The students audition for chair placement and then work with a guest conductor in preparation for a public concert on Saturday afternoon.  Dr. Scott Meier of Mercyhurst is the host with assistance from the music majors of the university.