High School Events
2026-2027 Events
Marching Mizzou Band Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2026
Make memories with Marching Mizzou at the 79th Marching Mizzou Band Day! Join us for a thrilling massed-band halftime performance on Faurot Field, featuring full band and individual registration options for all instrumentalists and auxiliary performers.
Students whose high school bands are unable to attend are encouraged to register as individual participants. Individual registration for instrumentalists, drum majors, and color guard members in grades 9-12 will include complimentary admission to the game for the participant and one chaperone. Individuals are also welcome to attend the Marching Mizzou rehearsal on Friday, September 18, from 4-6 PM.
Twirlers ages 7-18 are also invited to participate in Band Day. Twirlers attending independently will receive a Mizzou Twirler Day t-shirt, two complimentary tickets to the game (student twirler and one adult chaperone), box lunch, and picture with current Marching Mizzou Feature Twirlers and Truman the Tiger. Select advanced high school twirlers are eligible to perform a solo routine in the end zone wearing black and gold. Twirlers participating as a member of their band do not need to complete the separate twirler registration form below since you will be included with your band's registration.
Full bands will receive complimentary admission for all participating students, directors/staff, and chaperones.
Capacity is limited.
If available, additional tickets for band families and other supporters may be purchased at mutigers.com, via phone at 1-800-CAT-PAWS, or on a secondary market.
All participants will be given access to our Marching Mizzou Band Day website with music for the massed band performance as well as a color guard and feature twirler choreographed routine to learn for the event.
Individual Instrumentalists, Drum Major, and Color Guard Registration: $25 fee
Individual Twirler Registration: $75 fee
Full Band Registration: $75 fee
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact Brooke Danielsen, Coordinator of Large Ensembles, at mubands@missouri.edu.
Mizzou High School Choral & Vocal Festival
Monday, September 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration opens in August
Registration Fee: $20/student
The University of Missouri Choral and Vocal Departments are excited to host the 2026 High School Choral & Vocal Festival held on September 28 at the MU School of Music and historic Missouri Theatre. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jamie Hillman, Elmer Iseler Chair in Conducting at the University of Toronto, as our guest conductor this year. Your students will have a fantastic time on Mizzou’s campus as they experience high-quality leadership from our guest clinicians, exciting and informative voice masterclasses with our voice faculty, and choral performances by our Mizzou Choirs. Schools are strongly encouraged to bring quartets so as to create a balanced ensemble. Space is limited!
Questions? Contact Dr. Brandon Boyd at boydba@missouri.edu
Mizzou Homecoming Parade & Band Competition
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2026
Entry Fee: $75
Join the tradition and excitement of Mizzou Homecoming by participating in the annual Mizzou Homecoming Parade & Band Competition! Open to the first 10 registered high school bands, this event offers both competitive and non-competitive options. Bands will be placed into divisions based on wind and percussion size. Don't miss your chance to be part of the pageantry and spirit of Homecoming at Mizzou!
Homecoming Parade Competition Registration
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact Brooke Danielsen, Coordinator of Large Ensembles, at mubands@missouri.edu.
Mizzou Jazz Fest
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Registration opens in November and is limited to 20 bands
Entry Fee: $250 per group; additional $50 per group for high school groups opting to sightread
Held at the Sinquefield Music Center on the MU Campus in Columbia, MO, this festival is open to middle and high school groups. All groups will receive recorded comments and a clinic. Groups may select to receive a rating, and high school groups have the additional option to receive a rating AND sightread (additional $50). The group with the top overall rating, as well as a "Judges' Choice" group, will receive the opportunity to participate in a Command Performance that evening with the MU Concert Jazz Band at the historic Missouri Theatre.
All-Juniors Honor Band
Sunday-Monday, February 14-15, 2027
Nominations open in December.
Each year, MU Bands hosts the All-Juniors Honor Band, an immersive on-campus experience for talented junior students from across the state of Missouri. For more information, visit music.missouri.edu/all-juniors-honor-band.
2025-2026 Events
Mizzou Jazz Fest
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Update as of 01/02/2026: Registration for the Mizzou Jazz Fest is now full. Please contact mubands@missouri.edu if you would like to be placed on a waiting list should a spot become available.
Registration opens November 17 (limited to 20 bands)
Entry Deadline: January 15, 2026
Entry Fee: $250 per group; additional $50 per group for high school groups opting to sightread
Held at the Sinquefield Music Center on the MU Campus in Columbia, MO, this festival is open to middle and high school groups. All groups will receive recorded comments and a clinic. Groups may select to receive a rating, and high school groups have the additional option to receive a rating AND sightread (additional $50). The group with the top overall rating, as well as a "Judges' Choice" group, will receive the opportunity to participate in a Command Performance that evening with the MU Concert Jazz Band at the historic Missouri Theatre.
All-Juniors Honor Band
Sunday-Monday, February 15-16, 2026
Nomination Deadline: December 12, 2025
Each year, MU Bands hosts the All-Juniors Honor Band, an immersive on-campus experience for talented junior students from across the state of Missouri. For more information, visit music.missouri.edu/all-juniors-honor-band.
All-State Music Prep Day
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1:00-4:00PM
Sinquefield Music Center, MU Campus
FREE instrumental All-State material preparation clinic with masterclasses by MU faculty.
Register Now - Deadline Friday, Nov. 7
Additional All-State resource videos can be found at the University of Missouri School of Music YouTube Channel.
Creating Original Music Project (COMP) K-12 Competition
A statewide competition that recognizes Missouri students (K-12) who compose original works in a variety of musical styles. Winning composers and their schools will be awarded cash prizes and performances at the University of Missouri. This year's COMP festival will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026.
More information: https://newmusic.missouri.edu/comp
2026 COMP Application Form: https://zealous.co/mnmi/opportunity/comp-2026
Summer Camps
Esterhazy String Quartet Seminar, Trombone Boot Camp, Missouri Summer Composition Institute (COMP), Piano Camp, Private Lessons
Information will be available at this link: https://music.missouri.edu/mizzou-summer-music-camps-and-programs
Marching Mizzou Band Day
Update as of 8/13/25: We have reached our maximum capacity for Band Day and are no longer accepting applications.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2025
Make memories with Marching Mizzou at the 78th Marching Mizzou Band Day! Join us for a thrilling massed-band halftime performance on Faurot Field, now featuring full band and individual registration options for all instrumentalists and auxiliary performers.
Students whose high school bands are unable to attend are encouraged to register as individual participants. Individual registration for instrumentalists, drum majors, and color guard members in grades 9-12 will include complimentary admission to the game for the participant and one chaperone. Individuals are also welcome to attend the Marching Mizzou rehearsal on Friday, September 12, from 4-6 PM.
Twirlers ages 7-18 are also invited to participate in Band Day. Twirlers attending independently will receive a Mizzou Twirler Day t-shirt, two complimentary tickets to the game (student twirler and one adult chaperone), box lunch, and picture with current Marching Mizzou Feature Twirlers and Truman the Tiger. Select advanced high school twirlers are eligible to perform a solo routine in the end zone wearing black and gold. Twirlers participating as a member of their band do not need to complete the separate twirler registration form below since you will be included with your band's registration.
Full bands will receive complimentary admission for all participating students, directors/staff, and chaperones.
Capacity is limited.
If available, additional tickets for band families and other supporters may be purchased at mutigers.com, via phone at 1-800-CAT-PAWS, or on a secondary market.
All participants will be given access to our Marching Mizzou Band Day website with music for the massed band performance as well as a color guard and feature twirler choreographed routine to learn for the event.
Individual Instrumentalists, Drum Major, and Color Guard Registration: $25 fee
Individual Twirler Registration: $75 fee
Twirler Day Flyer
Full Band Registration: $100 fee covers parking for one bus. Additional parking passes can be purchased for $100 per bus and $50 per equipment vehicle.
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact Brooke Danielsen, Coordinator of Large Ensembles, at mubands@missouri.edu.
Mizzou Homecoming Parade & Band Competition
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2025
Entry Fee: $75
Join the tradition and excitement of Mizzou Homecoming by participating in the annual Mizzou Homecoming Parade & Band Competition! Open to the first 10 registered high school bands, this event offers both competitive and non-competitive options. Bands will be placed into divisions based on wind and percussion size. Don't miss your chance to be part of the pageantry and spirit of Homecoming at Mizzou!
Homecoming Parade Competition Registration
If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact Brooke Danielsen, Coordinator of Large Ensembles, at mubands@missouri.edu.
Mizzou High School Choral & Vocal Festival
Monday, September 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Opens: August 1, 2025
Registration Fee: $20/student
The University of Missouri Choral and Vocal Departments are excited to host the 2025 High School Choral & Vocal Festival held on September 29 at the MU School of Music and historic Missouri Theatre. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Brandon Williams as our guest conductor this year. Your students will have a fantastic time on Mizzou’s campus as they experience high-quality leadership from our guest clinicians, exciting and informative voice masterclasses with our voice faculty, and choral performances by our Mizzou Choirs. Schools are strongly encouraged to bring quartets so as to create a balanced ensemble. Space is limited!
Mizzou Choral & Vocal Festival Registration Link (opens August 1)
Mizzou Choral & Vocal Festival 2025 Concert Program
Questions? Contact Dr. Brandon Boyd at boydba@missouri.edu
Champion of Champions Marching Festival
Cancelled for 2025
We have made the difficult decision to not hold the MU Champion of Champions event for 2025. If there is anything the MU Bands faculty can do for you and your students, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to hosting you and your students on campus again very soon.
Mizzou Piano Day
October 11-12, 2025
Email Dr. Miyamoto at miyamotop@missouri.edu to confirm your attendance by Sunday, October 5!