Welcome to District 5
District Manager: Dan Farison

District Co-Manager: Gail Worden   


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

  • February 27, 2027
  • Saturday, 8 AM - 5 PM
  • Midland High School, 1301 Eastlawn Dr. Midland, MI 48642
  • Registration opens:  October 1, 2024
  • Application/registration deadline: January 15th 2027
  • Fees: $25 Solo                $35 Small Ensemble (2-6)                $50 Large Ensemble (7-20)
  • 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 $25 fee. You will not be scheduled without payment or PO. 

Junior High/Middle School/High School Choral Festival

  • March 10-12, 2027
  • Wednesday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
  • Saginaw Valley State University
  • Registration opens:  October 1, 2026
  • Application/registration deadline: January 15th 2027
  • $140 per choir
  • Ensembles of 12 are considered a full ensemble.
  • 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 $25 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 Festival for students who receive final determinations of Excellent (I) or Good (II).



    Festival Registration

    Payment can be made by school check or director’s personal check payable to MSVMA and must be postmarked by the deadline. Fees also can be paid via credit card. Purchase orders are acceptable at the postmark deadline. The State Office must receive payment one week prior to the festival. Fees are non-refundable. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. Registration for an event constitutes a commitment to participate in the event. Members may not register for additional events until all past-due invoices have been paid.


    Checks payable to MSVMA mailed to: 


    Dan Farison

    Midland High School

    1301 Eastlawn Drive

    Midland, MI 48642

    District Manager

    Dan Farison 

    DanielFarison@msvma.org


    District Co-Manager

    Gail Worden

    GailWorden@msvma.org


    If you have questions about D5 events, contact your district managers. For other activities such as state festivals, specialized festivals, or honors choir please contact the corresponding coordinator.

    Fall Meeting

    Thursday September 10th, 2026

    6:00 PM

    Artisan Urban Bistro

    417 Hancock St.

    Saginaw, MI 48602


    Spring Meeting

    TBD at Fall Meeting


                                                                                                      

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    P.O. Box 1131

    Big Rapids, MI 49307-1131

    (231) 592 - 9344

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