Now in our 42nd year!
South Coast Music Festivals for School Music Groups
Competition for school music groups.
About our festivals
2027 SCMF Contest Dates
Accommodations & Activities
Accommodations & Activities
Welcome to the 2027 South Coast Music Festival! Register for your weekend now.
April 2-3
April 9-10
April 16-17
April 23-24
If you need something else, let us know, and we'll work with you to create a special, musical experience specifically for your group. If you're ready to go, register your group now.
Accommodations & Activities
Accommodations & Activities
Accommodations & Activities
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.
2026 Participant Info
Accommodations & Activities
2026 Participant Info
That's a wrap on the 2026 festival! Thanks to all the groups that made this year a huge success.
Congratulations to those groups that earned outstanding in class or outstanding overall awards.
Guyer HS Orch 1
JJ Pearce HS Band 1
La Grange HS Band 1
Melissa HS Band 1
Click below for all participants.