Please read the information below carefully as there are a few changes from previous years.
Registration fee is $180 per band. Bands will have a 20-minute performance slot, followed by a 20-minute clinic with a clinician. 2A and 3A Bands will compete on Thursday, January 22nd. 1A and 4A Bands, and combos will perform on Friday, January 23rd. Combo groups can be from any sized school but must perform on January 23rd. Combos will be performing for comments and clinic only. Big bands that are interested in performing for comments only and a clinic will perform on their designated day for their school classification.
The first performance will begin at 8:00am on both days with a maximum of 17 groups performing each day. The last performing group will perform no later than 5:30pm. There will be an hour break in performances in the middle of the day which will include a performance by the Simpson College Jazz Ensemble and the guest artists.
Awards will be announced via email and through our social media accounts after the conclusion of the last performance in each class. The top three placements will be publicly announced, while directors will receive the complete placement list for their division. Each group will have one student receive an outstanding soloist award.
We will be adding a lunch option (taco bar) for those who are interested. The price would be $10 per student, $1.50 extra for vegan/vegetarian option. The taco party comes with 2 tacos per person, Tex Mex seasoned shredded chicken, black beans simmered with onions, garlic, cumin and Baja mild salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and sour cream. Water and lemonade included.
Please indicate if you would be interested in this meal for you and your students below, and if so, the number of students. Payment for food can be combined with your registration payment if desired. The last day to change your meal numbers will be December 12th.
Directors will need to register for a Competition Suite account (this is free) in order to receive the performance judge's audio comments. Competition Suite is accessible on both a web browser and on a smartphone app.
Deadline to register is 5:00pm on November 25, 2025. An invoice will be sent within 1-2 business days following registration. Late registrations will be accepted until 5:00pm on December 5, 2025 with an added $50 late registration fee. Performance schedules will be sent out December 12, 2025. We ask that registration fees be paid by or received at the check-in, the day of your performance. If payment is not received, comments will be withheld until payment is made and the ensemble will not be considered for awards placement.
This year's artists will be announced in the coming weeks. All questions regarding the festival should be directed to Dr. Flint Angeroth Franks,
flint.angerothfranks@simpson.edu.
