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
• 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