D8 2026 Fall PD- We are looking at doing a district PD in September of 2026. The PD will be with Dr. Stuart Hill time and date are still being finalized! Very excited to bring this opportunity to D8!

Festival Information

High School Solo and Ensemble Festival

• February 18 and 19, 2027
• Thursday and Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
• Grand Ledge High School
• Registration opens: October 1, 2026
  
• Application/payment deadline: December 11, 2026
• $140 per choir
• Host:  Zach Everly and Kristen Burton

Middle School/Junior High Choral Festival

• March 15 and 16, 2027
• Monday 8AM - 4PM and Tuesday 8AM - 4PM
• Haslett High School
• Registration opens: October 1, 2026
• Application/payment deadline: December 11, 2026
• $140 per choir
• Host: Matthew Callaghan & Samara Valla

• April 24, 2027
• Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM
• Site: Eaton Rapids High School

• Registration opens: October 1, 2026
• Application/payment deadline: March 19, 2027
• Fees: $20 Solo                $30 Small Ensemble (2-6)                $50 Large Ensemble (7-20)
• Host: Steve Holovach

District Solo & Ensemble Festival and Choral Festival medals will be available for purchase for $5 at the Festivals for students who receive final determinations of Excellent (I) or Good (II).

Festival Registration and Payments:

Checks payable to MSVMA and invoices mailed to:

Matt Snell

Northwest High School

4200 Van Horn Rd. 

Jackson MI, 49201

Festival Registration Policy and Information

Payments should be mailed to the address printed on the invoice. Fees are non-refundable. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. Late registration will be available with a $50/event fee for choral festival or a $20/event fee for S&E for seven days after the deadline but must be paid by credit card on the scheduling website.

Your events will not be scheduled unless we receive your signed invoice with payment or PO postmarked by the deadline. If the PO payment has not been received by the first day of the festival, your events will not perform.