National Orchestra Festival
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
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
- 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
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