STATE SOLO and SMALL ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL

Registration Deadline: February 24, 2026 (Class 3A); March 3, 2026 (Class 2A); March 10, 2026 (Class 1A/4A)
Penalty Deadline: March 2, 2026 (Class 3A); March 9, 2026 (Class 2A); March 16, 2025 (Class 1A/4A)
Festival Date: March 28, 2026 (Class 3A); April 11, 2026 (Class 2A); April 18, 2026 (Class 1A/4A)
Registration Fee: $15.00 per entry

2026 SPRING SITE ASSIGNMENTS

2026 IHSMA Outstanding Performance Showcase

    • 2026 IHSMA Outstanding Performance Showcase – SCHEDULE
    • Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
    • Location:  Simon Estes Music Hall, Iowa State University, Ames – Directions
    • 2026 Outstanding Performance Showcase – Student and Director DETAILS

2025 Outstanding Performance Award Winners

2024 Outstanding Performance Showcase Program

Registration:

CLASS 3A: State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, Saturday, March 28

CLASS 2A: State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, Saturday, April 11

CLASS 1A: State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, Saturday, April 18

Student Comment Forms:

 
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