The Florida Guitar Education Association's Guitar Festival is a day full of guitar activity, including ensemble performances from elementary, middle, and high school programs. Ensembles of all levels of experience perform for NO RATINGS and receive instant feedback in areas of technique, tone, musicality, and musical interpretation.
2026 Festival Sites:
February 14, 2026: Edgewater High School, Orlando
February 21, 2026: College of Central Florida, Ocala
February 26, 2026: Leon High School, Tallahassee
April 18, 2026: Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers (new!)
April 25, 2026: Southwest Middle School, Lakeland
April 25, 2026: St. Augustine High School, St. Augustine (new!)
Performance Options:
Solo: Perform one piece in a 10-minute timeslot for evaluation. $15 entry fee.
Small Ensemble: Perform one piece in a 10-minute timeslot for evaluation. $10 per performer, maximum 8 performers
30-Minute Ensemble Workshop: Perform 2 pieces in a 30-minute workshop setting. $150entry fee
60-Minute Ensemble Workshop: Perform 3 pieces in a 60-minute workshop setting, $300 entry fee
Deadline:
Checks and signed entry forms must arrive at the FMEA office 14 days prior to the festival date of the site you choose to attend. Credit card payments are not available for the festival entry fees at this time, so please plan accordingly.