Choice Music Events President Jon Locke made a public announcement introducing the festivals, concerts, and contests that are slated to be produced in 2006-2007:

Mark of Excellence - The Mark of Excellence recorded music contest offers bands, choirs, and orchestras the unprecedented opportunity to earn national recognition for their musical achievement. It also creates a unique competition environment that allows ensembles to compare their performance quality to that of other outstanding groups from across the country.

Choice Performance Invitational - The Choice Performance Invitational is a noncompetitive event that offers the finest high school bands, choirs, and orchestras in the nation an opportunity to perform in a world-class venue. Concerts will be attended by other participating ensembles and a panel of nationally respected music educators. Each ensemble will receive written and taped evaluations of their performance and a clinic with a member of their panel. Students will also participate in high-impact leadership seminars and master classes.

By focusing on performance and education instead of competition, this event provides every participant with a once-in-a-lifetime music making opportunity!

National Youth Concert - The National Youth Concert provides outstanding high school bands and orchestras with an opportunity to perform in one of the world’s finest performance venues.

By sharing a concert with other top ensembles, participating groups will be ensured that they perform for a knowledgeable and respectful audience.

Showcase of Music - Showcase of Music events provide bands, choirs, and orchestras with a positive and educationally sound performance opportunity. These festivals are designed and produced by music educators for music educators. With experienced adjudicators, great performance venues, amazing trophies, and a high-energy awards ceremony, your students are sure to leave with memories that will last a lifetime!

Prior to 2007, Showcase of Music festivals were produced by DC Festivals.

National Honor Band - The National Honor Band offers outstanding high school band members the opportunity to be part of an all-star ensemble that will perform in the finest concert halls, churches, and outdoor performance venues across Europe.