Sixty-five high school and middle school ensembles from 16 states have been invited to perform at the 2027 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha and Sweetwater, in Indianapolis, April 1-3, 2027. The ensembles were selected following a rigorous application and audition process.
Considered to be the nation’s premier non-competitive festival for scholastic instrumental music ensembles, the Music for All National Festival features musicians from across America. Ensembles perform at top venues, receive evaluation and feedback from a panel of renowned conductors and clinicians, and participate in educational workshops. Ensembles include high school and middle school concert bands, orchestras, percussion ensembles, and chamber ensembles, all having achieved the highest level of scholastic excellence.
The Music for All National Festival also includes individual student experiences with the Honor Band of America and Jazz Band of America. Outstanding high school instrumentalists can apply for the national honor ensembles online until November 1.
The following ensembles are to perform at the 2027 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha and Sweetwater:
National Concert Band Festival – High School Concert Bands
Akins H.S. Wind Symphony, TX
Clovis North Educational Center Wind Ensemble, CA
Copperas Cove H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Coral Reef H.S. Wind Ensemble, FL
El Dorado H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Fayetteville H.S. Wind Ensemble, AR
Franklin H.S. Wind Ensemble, TN
Grand Oaks H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Harker Heights H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
John F. Kennedy H.S. Wind Symphony, IA
John Hersey H.S. Symphonic Band, IL
John P. Stevens H.S. Wind Ensemble, NJ
Justice H.S. Wind Ensemble, VA
Klein Oak. H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Lake Hamilton H.S. Wind Symphony, AR
Melissa H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Mercer Island H.S. Wind Ensemble, WA
St. Amant H.S. Wind Symphony, LA
Valdosta H.S. Wind Symphony, GA
Veterans Memorial Early College H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Vines H.S. Wind Symphony, TX
United H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
National Concert Band Festival – Middle School Concert Bands
Calfee M.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Doerre Intermediate School Symphonic Band, TX
Four Points M.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Hill Country M.S. Symphonic Band, TX
Kaimuki M.S. Symphonic Winds, HI
Lynn Lucas M.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Page M.S. Honors Band, TN
Ronald Thornton M.S. Honors Band, TX
Smith M.S. Symphonic Winds, TX
Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon Symphonic Band, NV
Timberview M.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Traughber Jr. H.S. Wind Ensemble, IL
Walnut Grove M.S. Honors Band, TX
Woodridge Forest M.S. Wind Ensemble, TX
Chamber Music National Festival
Akins H.S. Clarinet Choir, TX
Cuthbertson H.S. Flute Choir, NC
Cuthbertson H.S. Waxhaw Winds, NC
Eastlake H.S. Saxophone Quartet, TX
Eastlake H.S. Trombone Quartet, TX
Jack C. Hays H.S. Saxophone Ensemble, TX
James E. Taylor H.S. Rose Quartet, TX
O’Fallon Township H.S. Woodwind Quintet, IL
Pebble Hills H.S. Flute Choir, TX
Pebble Hills H.S. Tuba-Euphonium Quartet, TX
Pebble Hills H.S. Saxophone Ensemble, TX
Stephenson H.S. Quatour Doublé Saxophone, GA
San Marcos H.S. Brass Quintet, CA
Orchestra America National Festival
Arlington H.S. Honors String Orchestra, MA
Creekside Park Jr. H.S. Chamber Orchestra, TX
Grand Oaks H.S. Chamber Orchestra, TX
LaVilla School of the Arts Chamber Orchestra, FL
McNeil H.S. Symphony String Orchestra, TX
Niles West H.S. Symphonic Orchestra, IL
Summer Creek H.S. Premier Strings, TX
William B. Travis H.S. Symphony Orchestra, TX
Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival
Byron P. Steele H.S. Percussion Ensemble, TX
Jack C. Hays H.S. Percussion Ensemble, TX
Justin Garza H.S. Percussion Ensemble, CA
O’Fallon Township H.S. Percussion Ensemble, IL
Paschal H.S. Percussion Ensemble, TX
Royse City H.S. Percussion Ensemble, TX
Waxahachie H.S. Percussion Ensemble, TX
Wylie H.S. Percussion Ensemble, TX
Congratulations to all the ensembles! We look forward to seeing you in the spring.
