INDIANAPOLIS, IN – August 15, 2025 – Fifty-two high school and middle school ensembles from 14 states have been invited to perform at the 2026 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, in Indianapolis, March 26-28, 2026. 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, and percussion 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 2026 Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha:
National Concert Band Festival – High School Concert Bands
Arlington H.S. Wind Symphony, Arlington, TX; Nathan Burum
Cabot H.S. Wind Symphony, Cabot, AR; Rusty Hart
Charleston County School of the Arts Wind Ensemble, North Charleston, SC; Dustin King
Fossil Ridge H.S. Wind Symphony, Fort Collins, CO; Aaron Herman
Granbury H.S. Wind Ensemble, Granbury, TX; Cody Haddock
Heath H.S. Wind Ensemble, Heath, TX; Christopher Loyd
Hialeah Gardens H.S. Wind Orchestra, Hialeah Gardens, FL; Joshua Guzman
Hickory Ridge H.S. Wind Symphony, Harrisburg, NC; Chris White
James Martin H.S. Wind Ensemble, Arlington, TX; Babatunde Onibudo
Klein Collins H.S. Wind Ensemble, Spring, TX; Alexa Thibodeaux
Lakeview Centennial H.S. Wind Ensemble, Garland, TX; Jared Hudler
Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Wind Ensemble, Las Vegas, NV; John Seaton
Moe & Gene Johnson H.S. Wind Ensemble, Buda, TX; Joni Perez
Mustang H.S. Wind Ensemble, Yukon, OK; Ryan Edgmon
Orange County School of the Arts Frederick Fennell Wind Ensemble, Santa Ana, CA; Thomas Idzinski
Park Vista H.S. Wind Ensemble, Lake Worth, FL; Amrutha Murthy
Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon Wind Ensemble, Henderson, NV; Jordan Mathisen
Red Oak H.S. Wind Ensemble, Red Oak, TX; Justin Wood
Victor J. Andrew H.S. Wind Symphony, Tinley Park, IL; Mark Iwinski
Walnut Grove H.S. Symphonic Band, Prosper, TX; Elayna Youngson
Walnut Grove H.S. Wind Symphony, Prosper, TX; Reagan Brumley
W.E. Boswell H.S. Wind Symphony, Fort Worth, TX; Joshua Stover
West Potomac H.S. Period 1 Concert Band, Alexandria, VA; Joe Antonucci
National Concert Band Festival – Middle School Concert Bands
Acton M.S. Honors Band, Granbury, TX; April Page
Anahuac M.S. Honors Band, Anahuac, TX; Morgan Contreras
Bedford Jr. H.S. Symphonic Band, Bedford, TX; Kristin Johnson
Cheek M.S. Honors Band, Aubrey, TX; Gregory Denson
Hudson M.S. Wind Symphony, Sachse, TX; Heather Becker
Noe M.S. Symphonic Band, Louisville, KY; Linda Pulley
Pearland Jr. High East Honors Band, Pearland, TX; Jennifer Wren
Reynolds M.S. Wind Ensemble, Prosper, TX; Loren Taylor
Ridgeview M.S. Honor Band, Round Rock, TX; Matt Wood
Spillane M.S. Symphonic Winds, Cypress, TX; John Barton
Stripling M.S. Wind Ensemble, Fort Worth, TX; Francisco Rodriguez
West Ridge M.S. Wind Ensemble, Austin, TX; Alanna Kumme
Orchestra America National Festival
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Chamber Orchestra, Jacksonville, FL; Brian Griffin
Keller H.S. Chamber Orchestra, Keller, TX; Adam Pratt
Kingwood H.S. Chamber Orchestra, Kingwood, TX; Elyse Catoe
Lorene Rogers M.S. Chamber Orchestra, Prosper, TX; Jonathan Gonzalez
Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival
Arlington H.S. Percussion Studio, Arlington, TX; Brian Lowe
Bailey M.S. Percussion Ensemble, Spring, TX; Cam Simpson
Bedford Jr. H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Bedford, TX; Matthew Kossick
Dickerson M.S. Percussion Ensemble, Marietta, GA; Scott Brown
Fayetteville H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Fayetteville, AR; Matt Brusca
Fossil Ridge H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Fort Collins, CO; Matt Hauser
Grain Valley H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Grain Valley, MO; Shane Batchelor
Heath H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Heath, TX; Bastian Wood
Lakeview Centennial H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Garland, TX; Joshua Gonzalez
Mustang H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Mustang, OK; Chris Ozinga
Sartartia M.S. Percussion Ensemble, Sugar Land, TX; Bryan Waites
Seven Lakes H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Katy, TX; Allen Vinson
Walnut Grove H.S. Percussion Ensemble, Prosper, TX; Lindsay Vasko
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About Music for All
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music. Our vision is to be a catalyst to ensure that every child in America has access and opportunity for active music-making in their scholastic environment. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization, Music for All’s events and programs serve more than 600,000 attendees annually –– and more than 1.7 million program participants since 1975. Programs include the Bands of America Regional and the Grand National Championships for marching bands; the Bands of America Summer Camp for students and teachers; the Music for All National Festival for concert bands, orchestras, and percussion ensembles; national honor ensembles including the Honor Band of America, Jazz Band of America, and the Honor Band in the Rose Parade®, Advocacy in Action Awards, the Music for All Podcast Network, and affiliate concert and marching events across America. Visit musicforall.org
Music for All’s efforts are supported by national presenting sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America and its family of sponsors, strategic partners, and grantors.