About Fall Festival

November 10, 2026.

Salem High School, Salem, NH

Our Fall Orchestra Festival is held annually. Our 2026 festival will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 10:00am-6:00pm at Salem High School, Salem, NH. This festival is open to any student in grades 9-12. Home-schooled students of the same age are also welcome to attend. Participation is open to any student who would like to attend, and is not limited to New Hampshire residents or the students of NHASTA members. During the festival day, high school string students participate in orchestra rehearsals concluding with an evening concert. More details to come for a fall registration date.

Registration

Please save the date for the 2026 NHASTA Fall Orchestra Festival, taking place on Tuesday, November 10th at Salem High School. This full-day event is open to students in grades 9–12, including home-schooled students, and welcomes participation from both school and private studio programs. Updated registration materials will be available in the fall. Please refer to the 2025 information below for an example of what to expect.

2025 Registation

  • A one-day orchestral experience focused on ensemble skills, musical growth, and performance.

  • Registration by teacher recommendation only — no audition required.

  • $25 per student; forms and fees due by Friday, September 19.

  • Evening concert at 6:00 PM to showcase the students’ work.

  • Repertoire will be announced after registrations are received.

Additional information and registration materials will be sent later this summer and can be found below.

For Parents and students

Students and Parents: If you would like to learn more about the Fall Orchestra Festival, please download and read the following document: Student Information Letter 2025 ; Festival Fact Sheet 2025

The following is the document that must be completed and turned in to your teacher. It contains both the Student Registration Form and a required Emergency/Medical Release Form. The 2024 form is linked below. Fall Festival_Student Registration 2025 and Student Emergency Form 2025

A Festival Registration fee of $25 is required. Please refer to you teacher’s instructions regarding payment of this fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Student participation in the festival is exclusively through teacher recommendation. Direct student applications will not be accepted.

FOR TEACHERS

To learn how to register your students for the festival, please download and read the following document: Fall Festival Teacher Info and Checklist 2025

If you have questions after reading the Teacher Information and Checklist, please contact the festival organizer: Stephen Poirier