Back to Campaigns
Concert Band Field Trip
Forum Festival Student Payment
What is Forum Festival?
Forum Festival is an educational music performance event. Students will perform prepared selections for a panel of judges who provide constructive, encouraging feedback. This is not a competition against other schools; instead, the focus is on music growth, learning, and celebrating the hard work our students have put into their music this year. Many groups also participate in a clinic where a judge works directly with the ensemble to help them improve.
Click here to view last year's Forum Festival event: Forum Festival 2025
Why Forum Festival?
Forum Festival helps students build confidence, learn how to perform in a professional environment, and grow as musicians by applying feedback from experts. It is a meaningful milestone in their music education.
When is Forum Festival?
Saturday April 25th, 2026
Time is TBD
Where is Forum Festival?
Castro Valley Performing Arts Center
& Great America, for post festival celebration
How do we get there?
We bus from MJHS to Castro Valley to Great America and back to MJHS.
What do we wear?
Concert black with black MJHS Music Shirt
All black socks and shoes
What is the Student Fee?
$ 150 payment due 2/2/2026
Covers festival fee, bus cost, and Great America ticket
Financial aid form: due 1/17/2026
!! Forum Festival is a full band event and need at least 90% participation to make this trip happen !!
Forum Festival is an educational music performance event. Students will perform prepared selections for a panel of judges who provide constructive, encouraging feedback. This is not a competition against other schools; instead, the focus is on music growth, learning, and celebrating the hard work our students have put into their music this year. Many groups also participate in a clinic where a judge works directly with the ensemble to help them improve.
Click here to view last year's Forum Festival event: Forum Festival 2025
Why Forum Festival?
Forum Festival helps students build confidence, learn how to perform in a professional environment, and grow as musicians by applying feedback from experts. It is a meaningful milestone in their music education.
When is Forum Festival?
Saturday April 25th, 2026
Time is TBD
Where is Forum Festival?
Castro Valley Performing Arts Center
& Great America, for post festival celebration
How do we get there?
We bus from MJHS to Castro Valley to Great America and back to MJHS.
What do we wear?
Concert black with black MJHS Music Shirt
All black socks and shoes
What is the Student Fee?
$ 150 payment due 2/2/2026
Covers festival fee, bus cost, and Great America ticket
Financial aid form: due 1/17/2026
!! Forum Festival is a full band event and need at least 90% participation to make this trip happen !!
Forum Festival Student Sponsorship
Help make music happen!
The 3rd period Concert Band is preparing for an unforgettable educational adventure at the Forum Festival on April 25, 2026, held at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. After showcasing their talents on stage, students will celebrate their achievements with a day of fun and camaraderie at Great America. This trip is more than just a performance — it’s a celebration of dedication, teamwork, and the joy of learning beyond the classroom.
The 3rd period Concert Band is preparing for an unforgettable educational adventure at the Forum Festival on April 25, 2026, held at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts. After showcasing their talents on stage, students will celebrate their achievements with a day of fun and camaraderie at Great America. This trip is more than just a performance — it’s a celebration of dedication, teamwork, and the joy of learning beyond the classroom.
🎼 Festival Spotlight Students will perform at the Forum Festival, where they’ll receive professional adjudication, feedback, and the chance to grow as musicians. This experience not only strengthens their musical skills but also inspires confidence and pride in their artistry.
🌟 Why Sponsor?
- Empower students with a once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunity
- Support equity and inclusion in school activities
- Foster lasting memories and educational enrichment
💖 How You Can Help
- Sponsor a full trip for one student
- Contribute toward group transportation, meals, or festival fees
- Make a general donation to support the trip fund
© 2026 FutureFund Technology LLC. - Fundraising Ideas for Schools