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Solo and Small Ensemble Festival 

Solo & Ensemble is a music festival that takes place in each year in Nevada both in the northern and southern regions. Students are given the opportunity to perform pieces of literature that require playing alone or in smaller groups (chamber music/ensembles). This provides students with a unique opportunity to learning new literature and perform it in a different setting. Students will be given one-on-one feedback from an adjudicator, along with a rating. Students with an excellent or superior rating will receive a metal. 

In person Solo and Small Ensemble Festival will once again take place in the Southern and Northern Zones. Scroll below to learn more about this Festival in your area. 

Vocal Teacher and Student
Solo and Small Ensemble Festival 
Southern Zone

Festival Date: February 20 and 21, 2026

Registration and Payment Deadline: January 16, 2026

Festival Schedule Released: January  30, 2025

Location: Del Sol Academy of the Arts 

                3100 E. Patrick Ln, Las Vegas NV, 89120 

Solo & Ensemble Chairs

Southern Chair

Paul Lowry

lowrypt@nv.ccsd.net

Northern Chair

Dan Barthel​

DBarthel@washoeschools.net

Washoe/Northern Zone

Festival Date: February 21, 2026

Registration and Payment Deadline: January 23, 2026

Festival Schedule Released: February 2, 2026

Location: McQueen High School

                6055 Lancer St, Reno, NV 89523

2026 In Person Festival Cost
  • Solo $15

  • Duet $25

  • Small 3 – 9 $30

  • Large 10 – 16 $50

Payment Options

​​New payment information coming soon!!!!​

Serving all music educators in the state of Nevada, the mission of the Nevada Music Educators Association is to promote music education, to ensure its inclusion in all students’ core curriculum, and to guarantee quality musical experiences for all learners.

© 2023 Nevada Music Educators Association

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A federated state association of the

National Association for Music Education 

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