Students are asked to select quality music for either solo or ensemble.  The school music director and/or their private music teacher will be able to help guide a student to the appropriate choice of music and preparation necessary.

Students will perform for the adjudicators and be rated on the quality of the music and their performance during 10-minute time slots throughout the day.  There are no limitations on the number of entries students can participate in, however, a maximum of 4 entries per student is recommended.  This can include any combination of solos, duets, trios, quartets and mixed ensembles.

A rating of their performance will be assigned on a scale of 1-3 with a 1 being the best rating for fewest mistakes and highest musical quality.  (1=Superior=Gold, 2=Excellent=Silver, and 3=Good=Bronze.)  Students are adjudicated only within their peer group for a particular grade level; grades 6, 7, and 8.  This is non-competitive.  The students are judged against a criteria and are not graded against each other or between grade levels so it is possible for all students to receive a 1 rating (considered a superior performance).

By the end of the day Music Achievement Certificates and written adjudication forms will given to the school music directors.

This Festival provides a positive format for every student to receive feedback and have an opportunity to hear other students from other schools throughout the day.  Unless otherwise instructed by your school music director, students are not required to stay beyond of their assigned preparation and performance times.

This festival is open to 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade music students (must be currently enrolled in the music program) from league member schools.