You are cordially invited to celebrate music this spring with FIESTA-VAL. All high school, middle/junior high school, and elementary school bands, orchestras, and choral groups are eligible to participate in a gratifying musical experience in one of many interesting sites.
Site Locations:
Atlanta, GA, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN, Orlando, FL, Myrtle Beach, SC, St. Louis, MO, Toronto, Canada, Virginia Beach, VA, and Williamsburg, VA.
Performance Areas:
- Mixed Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Treble Choir, Chamber/Madrigal Choir, Gospel Choir, Show Choir, and Jazz Choir
- Concert Band/Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Stage Band & Jazz Ensemble, and Guitar Ensemble
- Parade, Marching Drumline, Percussion Ensemble, Indoor Guard, Flag Squad, Rifle Squad, Majorette Squad, Drill Team, and Dance Team.
FIESTA-VAL packages include:
- Detailed Official Director’s Handbook
- Festival Participation in Outstanding Performance facilities
- Written and Taped Comments by Festival Adjudicators (Three Adjudicators for Instrumental and Choral Performances – Tapes are provided by FIESTA-VAL)
- Admission to Theme Park, Entertainment or Sightseeing Event
- Awards Meal
- Gala Awards Ceremony
- Trophies and Awards where Applicable
- FIESTA-VAL T –Shirt for Students and Chaperones
- FIESTA-VAL Flag for each School
- Color Photo of Group for Director
- Taxes and Gratuities
- Director Free (one per application)
- For groups taking FIESTA-VAL’S full package with accommodations, breakfast will be included each morning of group’s stay.
- A complimentary PREVIEW WEEKEND for each director participating in FIESTA-VAL’S overnight package is provided upon request. Weekend arrangements include two nights’ double lodging with breakfast each morning.
Membership includes:
- Music Educators National Conference
- Virginia Music Educators Association
- Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce
- Virginia Business Travel Association
- National Tour Association with Consumer Protection Plan
- American Bus Association
The basic philosophy of Spectrum of Richmond, Inc., organizers of FIESTA-VAL Invitational Music Festivals, has as it focus a concern for honesty, integrity, and forthrightness. It is expected that this concern be apparent in every facet of the relationships involved in the conduct of business. It embraces the inter-personal relationships of the staff; the cooperation with competing groups, with support organizations and facilities, with suppliers, and with every individual whose assistance contributes to Spectrum’s performance.
Contact New Horizons for more information about this festival.

