High School Solo and Ensemble Festival    

• February 7, 2026 - Ottawa Hills HS - Erik Love
• Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
• Registration opens:  October 1
• Application/postmark deadline: Friday, January 2
• Fees: $20 Solo                $30 Small Ensemble (2-6)                $50 Large Ensemble (7-20)
• Late fee of $20 per event if payment is submitted after the registration deadline

High School Choral Festival

• February 17, 2026 - Hastings HS - Host: Andrew Moore
• February 18, 2026 - Caledonia HS - Host: Kara Stevens
• February 19, 2026 - East Grand Rapids HS - Host: Emily Verdonk
• February 20, 2026 - East Kentwood HS - Host: Tarin Mcleod
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
• Registration opens: October 1
• Application/postmark deadline: Friday, January 16
• Fee - $140 per event
• Late fee of $50 per event if payment is submitted after the registration deadline

Junior High/Middle School Choral Festival

• March 17, 2026 - Grandville HS - Host: Benjamin Mohr
• March 18, 2026 - Lowell HS - Host: Nathan Masterson
• March 19, 2026 - Hastings HS - Host: Andrew Moore
• March 20, 2026 - Hastings HS - Host: Andrew Moore (TENTATIVE)
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 AM - 4:30PM
• Registration opens: October 1
• Application/postmark deadline: Friday, February 13
• Fee - $140 per event
• Late fee of $50 per event if payment is submitted after the registration deadline

Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival

• April 25, 2026 - Ottawa Hills HS - Erik Love
• Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM. 
• Registration opens: October 1
• Application/postmark deadline: March 27
• Fees: $20 Solo                $30 Small Ensemble (2-6)                $50 Large Ensemble (7-20)
• Late Fee of $20 per event if payment is sent after registration deadline
  
  

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 Fees Payment

Checks payable to MSVMA mailed to:

Jack Phillipson

4451 Hunsberger Ave NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525