The Highlands Festival is a non-competitive sharing of music between wind band ensembles. Fields marked with an * are required.

We are looking forward to a day of inspired music making! Participation by school groups is open to high school and middle school bands.

The participation fee for 2026 is $250.00 for the first ensemble, and $200.00 for an additional ensemble. Once accepted, the deadline for registration fees is March 1, 2026. All schools will be invoiced for payment upon completing their application. All participating band programs should work with their financial administrators before the deadline to ensure on time payments.

• Programs that withdraw or cancel prior to April 1, 2026, will forfeit 50% of the registration fee.
• Programs that withdraw or cancel their participation on or after April 2, 2026

Please direct all registration and payment questions to Dr. Jon Conrad.

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