Several Districts provide junior high level festivals for band, chorus and orchestra. Some counties organize festivals on all levels. Some Districts organize special events for advanced high school performers. All Districts provide a band, chorus and orchestra festival. Students in senior high school audition for participation and placement.
Districts encourage jazz ensemble festivals.
Students rated for their superior performance progress to region and finally to the All-State festival. Five hundred of the finest high school musicians perform a gala concluding concert during the annual In-Service Conference. In addition, students may apply to participate in national festivals offered during the MENC Conference. The festivals occur during the winter and spring. For more information, click here for a handy form for more information.