It is also important because music education is at the core of the Festival of States' non-profit status. But festival leaders view this year's recruiting difficulty as a temporary setback. I think everyone will still enjoy it. Last fall, USA Today ranked the band third in the nation as a performing marching band. Jeanne Reynolds, supervisor of music for Pinellas County schools, sees the Festival of States and the school district as partners in promoting music education now and in the future.
Spectators can expect a futuristic show, geared toward the new millennium and emceed by a computer.
They can also get an idea of the variety of music programs offered throughout the county from vocal music to instrumental groups, said Joey Miazga, music director at Seminole Middle School and the show's director. Begun five years ago, MusicFest has become one of the largest single venues for Pinellas County schools to show off their students' musical talents. Sun competitions and coronation. But festival planners are hoping the multifaceted, family-oriented PierFest, added in 1999, will become yet another Festival of States tradition. We wanted something that would hit all age groups.