2025-2026:
60th Annual Festival Week Information

2025-2026 Conductors & Managers

​Wind Ensemble:
Dr. James Colonna, Messiah University
Managers: James Aslanian & Adam Freeman

Symphonic Band:
Mr. Max Taylor, Vernon Township High School
Managers: Mike DeLuccia, Jarred Matthes & Jody Young

High School Percussion Ensemble:
Mr. Vinnie Vicchiariello, Nutley High School
Manager: Dan Vasquez
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Junior High Band:
Ms. Jackie Burkat, Mt. Olive Middle School
Managers: Ken Adessa, Justin Rothstein & Christine Leman

Junior High Percussion Ensemble:
Mr. Chris DeWilde
Manager: Nicole Pike & Elise McAloon

Percussion Coordinator:
Daniel Vazquez, Dover High School

2025-2026 Dates & Locations

December 2025

12/6 - Auditions @ Wayne Hills HS
12/13 - Audition Snow Date

12/8 - Reading Rehearsal 4pm-7pm
12/15 - Reading Rehearsal Snow Date
High School Area Band @ Mount Olive HS 
Junior Area Band @ Pearl R. Miller Middle School in Kinnelon 
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January 2026

1/12 - Rehearsal @ Mount Olive HS
  • 4pm-8pm
1/15 - Rehearsal @ Mount Olive HS
  • 4pm-8pm
1/16 - Rehearsal @  Mount Olive HS
  • 9am-4pm
1/17 - Concert @ Mount Olive HS​ - 2:00pm
  • Report time is at the discretion of the conductor.​
Click HERE for Directions to all locations.