Pioneer Middle School students attend NYSSMA Festival in Alden

Pioneer students who excel throughout the year with their instruments have the opportunity to attend special events that highlight students with great skill. The New York State School Music Association Festival, for Junior High (grades 7-9) took place this year at Akron High School on Saturday, Nov. 7. Through the course of the year, students can go to different adjudications in the area, to have their playing judged in several areas and they receive a score. Students with the highest scores are invited to attend festivals like NYSSMA.