The Scioto County Honors Music Festival is a long-standing tradition which has taken place for the past 81 years. Local Jr. High and High School music students audition to become part of the Honors Band or Choir and are given the opportunity to learn from their peers, other music directors and a visiting Guest Conductor.  

Senior students who have participated in the Honors Music Festival for at least two years may also audition for a $1,000 Music Scholarship (there is one offered for band and one offered for choir each year). The winners of the Scholarship Awards are announced during the Music Festival final performance.

The 2025 Honors Music Festival will take place on March 4th at Shawnee State University's Fine Arts Center.  Admission to the concert is $10.00 (for all ages). Beginning February 7th tickets for the concert will be available at the McKinley Box Office at SSU located in the Fine & Performing Arts Center at 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth (phone: 740-351-3600). 

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