Welcome to District 8
District Manager: Matt Snell and Zach Everly
Professional Development Opportunity sponsored by District 8: Choral Creativity Monday, September 28, 2026 8AM - 1:30PM Okemos High School Jessica Nieuwkoop, Host Dr. Stuart Chapman Hill Michigan State University Clinician 3 SCECHs Available Registration includes lunch. Registration and Payment Deadline Monday, September 21, 2026 We are very excited to bring this opportunity to D8 and the entire membership! If you have a disability and require accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the MSVMA State Office at 231.592.9344 or debrajacks@msvma.org to request accommodations at least 72 hours in advance.
Festival Information High School Solo and Ensemble Festival
High School Choral Festival
Middle School/Junior High Choral Festival
Middle School/ Junior High Solo and Ensemble Festival
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 and Payments: Checks payable to MSVMA and invoices mailed to: Matt Snell Northwest High School 4200 Van Horn Rd. Jackson MI, 49201 Festival Registration Policy and Information Payments should be mailed to the address printed on the invoice. Fees are non-refundable. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. Late registration will be available with a $50/event fee for choral festival or a $20/event fee for S&E for seven days after the deadline but must be paid by credit card on the scheduling website. Your events will not be scheduled unless we receive your signed invoice with payment or PO postmarked by the deadline. If the PO payment has not been received by the first day of the festival, your events will not perform. | Matt Snell Co-District Manager Zach Everly Co-District Manager If you have questions about D8 events, contact your district manager. For other activities state festivals, specialized festivals, or honors choir please contact the corresponding coordinator. Fall Meeting 2026: Monday, September 21, 2026 5-7 pm Grand Ledge High School Choir Room 820 Spring Street Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837 Enter using Door 11 Spring 2026 Meeting: Monday, May 17th, 2027 5-7 pm Jackson Northwest High School 4200 Van Horn Road Jackson, Michigan 49201 Festival Scheduler District Festival Documents Meeting Minutes/Documents 2025-26 2024 - 25 2023 - 24 2022 - 23 2021 - 22 2020 - 21 Older Meeting Minutes Spring 2016 Meeting Minutes & Update |
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