Music students choose
Young musicians prepare songs that matter to them, bringing their own musical interests to a shared public stage.
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The Festival Experience
Student-chosen songs, a professional band, and a community audience make the Summer Music Festival a memorable place to learn, perform, and celebrate together.
A program of Musical Living Foundation
The festival brings students, families, and the community together through live music.
What makes the festival
Music learning that reaches the stage.
Every performance brings student preparation, professional musicianship, and community support together.
Professional collaboration
Students perform alongside the Festival Band, connecting their preparation with the experience of making music with professional musicians.
A public stage
The festival gives developing musicians a chance to share their work in front of families, friends, and the wider community.
A community celebration
Families, educators, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and community partners come together for a free public celebration of music and performance.
On the festival stage
Students perform music that matters to them.
At the Summer Music Festival, young musicians prepare songs of their choice and perform alongside professional musicians. The experience makes music education relevant, public, collaborative, and memorable.
Revisit the 2026 PerformancesWhy the experience matters
Something to prepare for. Something to share.
A goal to prepare for
Choosing a song and bringing it to the stage gives students a meaningful focus for their musical work.
Room to grow
Preparation and performance encourage confidence, discipline, collaboration, and self-expression.
People coming together
The festival connects students and professional musicians with families, educators, volunteers, businesses, and community supporters.
Live music to share
Free public attendance invites the wider community to enjoy the performances and celebrate developing musicians.
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