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Train under master composers and alongside Maranatha’s student musicians for a day in a town near you. Practice and enhance your skills through exciting workshops and rehearsals and work toward a common goal—the “grand finale,” a special evening concert featuring the combined efforts of all festival participants.

FESTIVALS ON THE ROAD

Join us for a high school band event with the Maranatha Baptist University Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. David Brown. Open to seventh through twelfth grade students.

SCHEDULE

9:00 Arrive and check-in.

9:30 Festival start time

  • Spend the day playing your instrument alongside. college musicians, fellow classmates, and new friends.
  • Learn instrument techniques and new music.
  • Lunch provided by the church.

5:00 Supper provided by the church.

6:00 Concert

Head home

COST & DETAILS

Open to 7th – 12th graders.

Cost $15 (includes the festival and MBU t-shirt)

Dress for the day is business casual.

Please bring “all black” to wear for the evening concert.

  • Guys: black dress pants and black collared shirt.
  • Ladies: floor-length black dress or floor-length skirt/top.

Registration closes October 27.

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SOUTHEAST BAPTIST TABERNACLE

Indianapolis, IN

Monday, November 17, 2025

Register by October 27

Join us for a high school choir event with the Maranatha Baptist University Madrigal Choir, directed by Dr. David Brown. Open to seventh through twelfth grade students.

SCHEDULE

9:00 Arrive and register

9:30 Festival start time

  • Spend the day singing alongside college musicians, fellow classmates, and new friends.
  • Learn vocal techniques and new music.
  • Bring a sack lunch.

5:00 Supper provided by the church and covered in the festival cost

Concert
6:00 | Pekin
6:30 | Plattsmouth

COST & DETAILS

Open to 7th – 12th graders

Cost (Includes the festival, MBU t-shirt, and supper at the church):
$30 | Pekin
$20 | Plattsmouth

Please bring: sack lunch

Dress for the day is business casual

Please bring all black to wear for the evening concert (more details will be sent closer to the time)

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Plattsmouth, Nebraska

February 17, 2025

Register by January 27

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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

Pekin, Illinois

March 3, 2025

Register by February 10

FESTIVALS AT MBU

MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Watertown, WI

January 31 – February 1, 2025

Register by November 1

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