The 2026 Florida Atlantic Concert Band Festival
The largest event of its kind in the South, the Florida Atlantic Concert Band Festival returns February 27th and 28th, 2026. Florida Atlantic faculty will be joined by world-calss conductor-clinicians in two days of performances and clinics. Our 2026 guest Clinicians include:
Kim Shuttlesworth, Director of Bands, Coppell High School, Coppell, TX. Clinician for Music for All and adjudicator for Drum Corps International
Stan Schoonover, Director Fairfax Wind Symphony, Fairfax, VA. Advisory Committee of both Music for All and the Midwest Clinic
Over 2300 music students from across the state will perform on the Florida Atlantic University Theatre stage, work with our clinicinas, enjoy masterclasses from Florida Atlantic faculty, and hear the Florida Atlantic Wind Ensemble's showcase concert at 6:00 pm on the opening day of the festival, Friday, February 27th.
Festival registration will Close January 20th, 2026. Available slots will likely fill up before that deadline.