District 16

District Manager: Matthew W. Smith

District Co-Manager: Ryan Dawley

Junior High/Middle School & High School Solo & Ensemble Festival

  • January 12 - 13, 2024
  • Friday, 5 PM - 9 PM and Saturday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Chippewa Valley High School 
  • Host: James Pecar
  • Registration opens: October 6, 2023
  • Application/registration deadline: December 11, 2023
  • Fees: $20 Solo                $30 Small Ensemble (2-6)                $50 Large Ensemble (7-20)
  • Walk-in auditions for Oakland University will be available for Junior/Senior students.  

         More information will be made available closer to the date of festival.

  • Late registration will be available for seven (7) days past the deadline for a late fee of $20/event and late registrations must be paid by credit card. Fees are non-refundable and returned checks are subject to a $15 fee. You will not be scheduled without payment or PO. 

Note: D16 will not hold a separate JHMS S&E Festival in 2024.  Students (JHMS & HS) will attend the Festival in January.


Junior High/Middle School & High School Choral Festival

  • March 4-6, 2024
  • March 4, 2024 - Dakota HS 
  • Host: Tyler Dargis
  • March 5 & 6, 2024 - Stoney Creek HS 
  • Host: Dr. Brandon Ulrich
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sites will attempt to start with MS/JH choirs and transition to HS choirs. 
  • Registration opens: November 20, 2023
  • Application/registration deadline: February 2, 2024
  • $140 per choir

Late registration will be available for seven (7) days past the deadline for a late fee of $50/event and late registrations must be paid by credit card. Fees are non-refundable and returned checks are subject to a $15 fee. You will not be scheduled without payment or PO. 

District Solo & Ensemble Festival and Choral Festival medals will be available for purchase for $5 at the Festivals for students who receive final determinations of Excellent (I) or Good (II).


Festival Registration

Checks payable to MSVMA and invoices should be mailed to:


Matthew W. Smith

495 E. Scripps Rd

Lake Orion, MI 48360


Matthew W. Smith

District Manager

matthewsmith@msvma.org

(248) 343-1371 cell


Ryan Dawley

District Co-Manager

ryandawley@msvma.org

(248) 396-2218 cell


If you have questions about D16 events, contact one of your district managers. For other activities; state festivals, specialized festivals, or honors choir please contact the corresponding coordinator.

2024 Fall Meeting:  

September 11, 2023

Rochester Mills Brewing Company

400 Water Street, Rochester MI

4p Social Gathering

5p Meeting


2024 Spring Meeting:  

June 3, 2024

Location TBA

                                                                                                  

Michigan School Vocal Music Association

P.O. Box 1131

Big Rapids, MI 49307-1131

(231) 592 - 9344

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