This 2 Day Adjudicated Festival is open to all orchestras of any level but recommended for Intermediate and Advanced ensembles. Discounted Rates applied to teachers with an ASTA Membership.
Happening March 5-6, 2027 at Clark High School in Las Vegas, NV. Registration information can be found on this page starting in late September. Registrations are on a first-come-first-serve basis and are open until the time slots are filled. The ASTA Member cost for one group is $275, each group you want to add beyond that is $225 each (non ASTA member pricing as see below).
$275 for one Group ($350 non ASTA Member)
$500 for Two Groups ($625 non ASTA Member)
$725 for Three Groups ($900 non ASTA Member)
*Transportation is not included
Groups earning a superior rating will be mailed a plaque awarding them of their achievement.
REGISTER YOUR GROUP (link opens 9/21/26)
Registration for 2027 will open September 21 and close December 4. Registering does not guarantee your spot and school butr will priortized by the date you register. All schools will be notifed by Winter Break to confirm their participation before a payment link is available.
Each group will have an adjudicated performance. They will receive scores, verbal & written feedback, a video recording, and group picture of their festival.
After your performance, you will receive a 25 minute clinic with one of your adjudicators.
2027 NV ASTA Adjudicators
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Lindsey Springer
Judge
Lindsey Springer is a multi-genre cellist who received her Master’s Degree in Cello Performance from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. As a sought after cellist, conductor, and pedagogue, Lindsey has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe. She has held positions such as principal cellist for Celine Dion's show as well as Directing Orchestras at the Las Vegas Academy for the Arts. As a premiere cellist she has shared the stage with the likes of Alicia Keys, Barbra Streisand, Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Celtic Women, David Foster, Evanescence, Harry Connick Jr, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, and so mane more! After returning from World Tours with Adele and Andrea Bocelli, you can catch her performing locally with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Nevada Ballet as well as stiil servigin as a first call cellist and director for many shows on the Las Vegas Strip!
Tyler Gordon
Judge
TBD
Judge/Clinician
TBD
Judge/Clinician
Email - greenkg@nv.ccsd.net
If unavailable, contact NVASTA President Tim Thomas, Thomatr1@nv.ccsd.net