Colorado ASTA Large Group Festival

Registration for 2027 Festival will open here on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 5:00 PM MST

2027 Regional Dates:

  • Monday, March 1 - Wasson Academic Campus, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Tuesday, March 2 - Mapleton Performing Arts Center, Mapleton, CO

  • Wednesday, March 3 - Fairview High School, Boulder, CO

  • Thursday, March 4 - Fort Collins High School, Fort Collins, CO

  • Friday, March 5 - Cherokee Trail High School, Aurora, CO

  • Saturday, March 6 - Frederick High School, Frederick, CO

State Dates:

April 15 & 16, 2027 at Metropolitan State University

** In order to be considered for State, you must register and pay for State at the same time that you register for Regional. If you are not selected for State, you will receive a refund.

Format:

At all events, you will have 30 minutes to warm-up, 30 minutes to perform (20 minutes of music maximum), and a dedicated 30 minute clinic with a national-level clinician. You are required to listen to two other groups at the festival.

Music:

The music you choose is up to you and you should choose what you feel is appropriate for your ensemble. There is no time or literature requirement beyond the 20-minute maximum. If you are selected for State, you must either add or change one piece. You will need to provide 4 copies (5 at State) of your music scores for each piece you perform.