Now in its 41st year!
South Coast Music Festivals for School Music Groups
Competition for school music groups.
Corpus Christi, Texas
At South Coast Music Festivals, school groups from around Texas arrive for a one of a kind experience. Kids perform for a panel of highly qualified music educators for a wonderful musical experience and then head to the beach to make life-long memories with their friends. It is the best spring trip experience in Texas!
About our festivals
NEW!!! 2026 SCMF Contest Dates
NEW!!! 2026 SCMF Contest Dates
NEW!!! 2026 SCMF Contest Dates
We are excited to announce our 2026 dates for the South Coast Music Festivals! Next year's dates are:
- April 10-11
- April 17-18
- April 24-25
If you're ready to go, register your group now for the best performance times. If you need more information, contact us and let us know which date you prefer. If you need something else, let us know and we'll work with you to create a special, musical experience specifically for your group.
Accommodations & Activities
NEW!!! 2026 SCMF Contest Dates
NEW!!! 2026 SCMF Contest Dates
We know you have built trust with your tour provider. We are happy to work with any provider you prefer to make sure you and your students have a quality performance experience. If you don't have a tour provider, we can help by partnering with trusted tour operators who know the ins and outs of traveling with school music groups. They can help with accommodations, activities, and create a travel package that perfectly fits your band, orchestra, or choir's needs and budget.
2025 Participant Info
NEW!!! 2026 SCMF Contest Dates
2025 Participant Info
Thanks to all of the teachers, students and parents who made our 40th year wonderful! We're excited about the next 40 years!
Check out the 2025 performance schedules to see everyone who came to the 40th Anniversary Festival.