To-Do List
Complete the required paperwork by December 19, 2026 (See form page).
Pay for the fest (See forms page) -- some districts are paying for their students to attend. Check with your director if you should pay. No refunds!
If applicable, complete the medical acknowledgement form for each medication taken. This will be brought to the fest.
Practice, practice, practice!
What to Bring
· Music- In the folder that was given to you.
· Instrument- Properly labeled with your name and preferably your school’s name as well.
· Refillable Water Bottle- Filled when you come in the morning.
· Brown Bagged Lunch- No Microwave Access
· Medication accompanied by Medication Administration Record for EACH medicine- if needed
· Sweatshirt- Just in case!
· Concert Attire- Please see “Concert Attire” under “What to Wear”
Please leave all valuable items at home.
Note: Pizza will be served for dinner to all fest participants at the conclusion of rehearsal for the day and before the concert.
What to Wear
Daytime: During the Fest
Solid color t-shirt (preferably white or black)
Participants will receive their Band Fest t-shirt at registration. The Band Fest t-shirt can easily slip over the solid color t-shirt that the student wears with ease, without needing to change in the bathroom. Long sleeve is recommended, so that students that get cold can have something that covers their arms.
The t-shirt must remain on the student and visible throughout the entire day of the fest until changing into concert attire. This is for several reasons:
A way of safely identifying String Fest students amongst the school population during the school day.
There will be a lot of pictures taken during the day, and we want them to look uniform.
Comfortable Pants
Sneakers or other Comfortable Shoes
Evening: Concert Attire
Fest T Shirt on top-- Black on Bottom
Dark dress shoes or sneakers (no sandals, flip flops or open toed shoes please.)