Who Should Attend?

Middle and high school orchestras who are looking to gain performance experience and recognition on a national level, learn from prominent clinicians in the strings community, and have fun making music!

DIVISIONS:
High School Competition
Middle School Competition

CATEGORIES:
Full Orchestra
String Orchestra
Youth Orchestra

TRACKS:
Competition and Ratings
Ratings and Comments
Comments Only

Applications Have Closed


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 NOF WINNERS!


Why Invest?

  • National recognition to elevate your program

  • An opportunity to engage, motivate, and recruit students

  • Build relationships with orchestras from across the country

  • Receive valuable written and recorded comments from expert adjudicators

  • Personalized post-performance clinic for your orchestra with a leading clinician

  • Optional clinic for directors with a renowned conductor

  • Access to a national string education conference and exhibit hall with 100+ string vendors

  • The chance to be NOF Grand Champion
"Overall the festival was a huge success and a tremendous experience for my students and I would highly recommend this festival experience to any group. My orchestra and I have attended a few national festivals and this has been our favorite, by far."  –  Director, Satellite High School, Satellite Beach, Florida