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Hastings College music faculty are coming to the Phoenix, Arizona, area on Friday, February 28, 2025, to host a Music Festival for high school band and choir students!

We’re looking forward to meeting some of the best high school musical talent throughout the region for this enriching music honors experience!

Rehearsals and the performance are at Queen Creek High School (22149 East Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek) — with students arriving by 9:00 a.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided for participating students.

The concert, which is free and open to the public, is at 6:00 p.m. at Queen Creek High School.

Nominations are due Friday, February 14, 2025.

Music teachers: Thank you for nominating band and choir students! We require student name, email, address, graduation year and birthday in order to keep student data organized in our system. Thank you!

Students: Self nominations are accepted!

Questions? Contact Dr. Louie Eckhardt at leckhardt@hastings.edu or 402.461.7371.

Festival Band

Louie EckhardtThe festival band will be led by Dr. Louie Eckhardt, associate professor of music and director of bands at Hastings College. More about Dr. Eckhardt.

Nominations are open!

Festival Choir

BrettEppersonThe honor choir will be led by Dr. Brett Epperson, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Hastings College. More about Dr. Epperson.

Nominations are open!

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