SMOKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Director’s Packet

Festival Packages

HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, & ELEMENTARY MUSIC GROUP COMPETITION IN EAST TN

The Smoky Mountain Music Festival continues its dedication to excellence by offering school musicians an opportunity to demonstrate their talents before prestigious adjudicators in a beautiful setting. For over 30 years the festival has drawn musical groups from over 29 states and Canada.

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FESTIVAL DATES 2026

March 27, 2026
April 17, 2026
April 24, 2026
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ORDER OF EVENTS

FRIDAY

Adjudication of concert bands, jazz bands, orchestras, choral groups and winterguards, indoor drum line, and other auxiliaries at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

Awards’ Ceremony for all Friday events will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center immediately after last performance.​

SATURDAY

Adjudication of Street Parade along the downtown Gatlinburg “Strip.” Awards’ Ceremony will be at the end of the competition.

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DEADLINE DATES

$50 deposit per person attending/$100 per performance group due Jan. 16

Application Feb. 1
ROOMING LIST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO FESTIVAL
REPERTOIRE LIST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO FESTIVAL
FINAL PAYMENT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO FESTIVAL
APPLICATION FEB. 1
ROOMING LIST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO FESTIVAL
REPERTOIRE LIST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO FESTIVAL
FINAL PAYMENT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO FESTIVAL
The Smoky Mountain Music Festival provides not only a beautiful venue in which to perform, but the trip is enhanced by the grandeur of the Great Smoky Mountains, and by the many activities available for students to enjoy. Combine this with nationally recognized adjudicators, who provide positive feedback so that the participants may enjoy a memorable learning experience and this festival earns two enthusiastic thumbs up!

Dr. Paula A. Crider
Professor Emerita, The University of Texas

FORMS & INFO

Instrumental Setup Form
Choral Setup Form
Parade Information
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