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2025 Music for All National Festival – Indianapolis, IN

The Harrison Chamber Orchestra will be traveling to Indianapolis, IN on March 13-15, 2025 to take part in the 2025 Music for All National Festival presented by Yamaha.
The orchestra will prepare a program of music to perform on the national stage at The Palladium Concert Hall in Carmel, IN. High School orchestras from around the country apply each year and the Harrison Chamber Orchestra has been selected as one of six high school orchestras invited to perform at the 2025 national festival. Our selection was based on the recommendation of a distinguished panel of evaluators from around the country. Our application was selected as one of the most outstanding in a record-setting year for total applications by Music for All. The Harrison Chamber Orchestra was deemed to have achieved the level of musical performance and artistry worthy of being featured and celebrated on a national stage. Being selected to perform at the 32nd Music for All National Festival is a prestigious honor and achievement.
The Harrison Chamber Orchestra is the only group selected from Georgia this year and the other selected orchestras will be coming from California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. This is a big honor for our orchestra to be selected and invited to the national stage for this event as we also simultaneously prepare for performance as a featured high school orchestra at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) In-service Conference on February 1, 2025.
These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and dedication to excellence that all of our orchestra students have been pursuing for the past several years and will be a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their hard work on this national stage.

While in Indianapolis, the Harrison Chamber Orchestra students will have the opportunity to watch and listen to the other groups from around the country and take part in workshops and clinics throughout the event. For more information about the 2025 Music for All National Festival, go to: https://festival.musicforall.org/
or watch the video below:

 

Trip Meeting – October 15, 2024

If you were unable to attend the meeting on October 15, please read the entirety of this page. In addition, you will see the slides from Music for All that we went through in the meeting here:

Trip Memo

MFA Travel Plan Draft

The MFA National Festival runs on the same weekend as the Harrison Prom. I realize that Prom is a very important date for our students, particularly for our senior class of 2025. I have been communicating with Music for All and believe we have a good solution so that our students can participate in both the MFA National Festival and be home in time for Prom. 
 
March 13, 2025 (Thurs):
-Parents drive students to ATL Airport
-Fly and Depart in early morning from ATL to IND 
-Arrive and participate in MFA opening ceremonies and other events
 
March 14, 2025 (Fri):
-Participate in MFA events including workshops and clinics.
-Perform in The Palladium at 6:30pm
-Receive Clinic 7:15-8:00pm
 
March 15, 2025 (Sat):
-Fly and Depart 8:40am from IND to ATL
-Arrive in ATL at 10:15am
-Parents pick up students from ATL Airport
-Students Enjoy Prom

Due to Harrison’s Prom taking place on March 15, 2025 we have adjusted our dates so that we can get back to Atlanta by Saturday morning on March 15.
Flight note: We are currently looking at flying on Southwest. Students will be able to take their violin/viola and a personal item for carry-on. Luggage/suitcases will be able to be checked for no additional cost.

Payments & Confirmation

In order for us to plan adequately, please complete the form below:

Payment Plan:

$300 – October 15, 2024
$350 – November 22, 2024
$350 – December 12, 2024
$350 – January 12, 2024 

Payment can be made via check and payable to the: Harrison Orchestra Boosters
with your child’s name (first and last) and MFA Trip Deposit in the memo.

Checks should be turned into the black lock box located in the front of the orchestra room or mail them to:
Harrison Orchestra Boosters
Attn: HOB MFA Trip 2025
4500 Due West Rd. Kennesaw, GA 30152

OR
Payment via Zelle with your child’s name (first and last) and MFA Trip Deposit in the memo:

Orchestra Travel Policy and Eligibility:

Should an incident occur deemed by the orchestra director severe enough that it warrants sending my child home, I acknowledge that I (the parent) am responsible for all transportation (including air fare) for my child and an accompanying chaperone. I am also aware that NO REFUND will be given if my child is removed due to a Cobb County School District policy being broken. Students must be selected in the Chamber Orchestra when the trip occurs and must be in good standing with the school and organization. Students must maintain exemplary grades and conduct throughout the school year to be permitted to participate in this event. It is imperative that students maintain excellent discipline and grades throughout the year. ALL SCHOOL RULES ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE TRIP.

Orchestra Family & Friends Are Invited!

Parents, family members, and friends are welcome to attend the 2025 Music for All National Festival and watch our performance at The Palladium Performing Arts Center located in Carmel, IN. The Harrison Chamber Orchestra will perform on Friday March 14, 2025 at 6:30pm. If you are interested in purchasing a competitive rate in one of the festival hotels properties through Music for All, details can be found here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are excited and looking forward to a wonderful performance and event at the 2025 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, IN!