Scholastic Ensemble applications for the 2027 National Festival open March 1, 2026, and are due May 20, 2026.
Honor Ensemble applications open August 1, 2026, and are due November 1, 2026.
For a school group applying for the:
National Concert Band Festival
Orchestra America National Festival
Chamber Music National Festival
Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival
For an individual student applying for the
Honor Band of America or Jazz Band of America