MARCH 21 (TBD)
MARCH 28 (TBD)
APRIL 10-11 (TBD)
APRIL 17-18 (TBD)
APRIL 24-25 (TBD)
MAY 1-2 (TBD)
MAY 8-9 (TBD)
Register your group today to secure your preferred date and time slot for $100 per group.
Please note that prices for each group registration will go up on November 1, 2025 to $125, then again on March 1, 2026 to $150.
Performer packages and additional options are a separate charge and are not due until 30 days before your performance date.
PER PERSON
GOLD
$110
Festival Performance*
Recording of your Performance
Adjudication by Outstanding Music Educators
Unique Trophy for your Group
Audience Admitted Free
PLUS
Free Director's Package
Two-Day Ticket to Six Flags Over Georgia
One Mega Meal Deal to Six Flags Over Georgia
One Souvenir SSMF T-Shirt
Awards Celebration in the Park
SILVER
$95
Festival Performance*
Recording of your Performance
Adjudication by Outstanding Music Educators
Unique Trophy for your Group
Audience Admitted Free
PLUS
Free Director's Package
Two-Day Ticket to Six Flags Over Georgia
One Mega Meal Deal to Six Flags Over Georgia
Awards Celebration in the Park
BRONZE
$72
Festival Performance*
Recording of your Performance
Adjudication by Outstanding Music Educators
Unique Trophy for your Group
Audience Admitted Free
PLUS
Free Director's Package
Two-Day Ticket to Six Flags Over Georgia
Awards Celebration in the Park
GREEN
$42
Festival Performance*
Recording of your Performance
Adjudication by Outstanding Music Educators
Unique Trophy for your Group
Audience Admitted Free
PER PERSON
$52
Six Flags Over Georgia Two-Day Ticket
$23
Six Flags Over Georgia Mega Meal Deal
$15
Souvenir Southern Star Music Festival T-Shirt
*Sweepstakes and/or Grand Champion
All groups who opt to compete will have the opportunity to win the Sweepstakes for their category and/or Grand Champion for their division.
5850 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
135 Riverside Pkwy
Austell, GA 30168
The Southern Star Judges are an elite panel of highly accomplished music educators, carefully chosen for their extensive expertise and distinguished careers in the fields of choral and instrumental music. With decades of combined experience and a proven track record of success, these judges bring unparalleled knowledge, insight, and discernment to the evaluation process. Their exceptional qualifications and deep understanding of musical excellence make them uniquely qualified to share their insights during the clinic.
See the most recent Sweepstakes and Grand Champion Winners here.
The Sweepstakes Trophy* and the Grand Champion Trophy* are designed to recognize and celebrate the exceptional talent, dedication, and musical achievement of the top-performing groups in their respective categories.
The Sweepstakes Trophy is awarded to the ensemble that achieves the highest overall numerical score within the Gold rating bracket in each of the following categories:
• High School Band
• Middle School Band
• Orchestra
• Jazz Band
• High School Choral
• Middle School Choral
• Show Choir
The Grand Champion Trophy is presented to the ensemble with the highest overall numerical score within the Gold rating bracket, chosen from either the entire Instrumental Division or the entire Choral Division.
*To be eligible for the Sweepstakes or Grand Champion Trophy, the ensemble must be officially registered for the competition.
CO-PRESIDENT
Bucky was the Director of Bands - Emeritus at Georgia Tech where he served for 20 years and was the Music Department Chair for 10 years. He founded and served as the Director of the 350 member Atlanta Olympic Band from 1992-1996. He was named to the Georgia Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 2018.
CO-PRESIDENT
Janet taught choral music at the high school and collegiate levels, and directed church choirs in Atlanta for 41 years. She served as clinician for GMEA adjudication workshops, conductor for national and regional choir clinics, numerous honor and All State choruses. She received the GMEA Distinguished Career Award in 2006.
Director of Finance & Marketing
Manny has worked in the areas of customer experience, finance, and marketing for over 20 years. He is proud to have been with Southern Star Music Festival for 30+ years in various roles to deliver the best experience possible for festival goers.
Director of Operations
Wes has taught Language Arts for over 15 years in Gwinnett County Public Schools and Rivers Academy Private School. He enjoys working with teachers and students in the classroom and at the festival. He has worked at Southern Star for 20+ years.
Festival Director
Dennis is the Assistant Director of Bands at Reinhardt University and founder of the North GA Youth Wind Symphony. He received the NBA Citation of Excellent 5 times, was the 2012 Teacher of the Year and the 2016 STAR Teacher. He has worked with Southern Star since 2002.
Southern Star Music Festival
635 Sunset Drive
Norcross, GA 30071
678-325-6080 (Mobile)
info@SouthernStarMusicFestival.com