- We were founded by 3 music educators.
- Our original name was Forum Funtastic Festivals!
- We started out only offering Anaheim festivals.
- The scholarship program has been part of our operation since Year 1.
- Most of our performing halls are on college campuses or community theatres.
- We opened a San Francisco Bay Area festival in 2000.
- Charter bus transportation is always a value-added option.
- Tour and Travel opportunities are our specialty!
- Adjudicators are hired for their expertise, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
- Forum Festivals was named for a theatre in Yorba Linda, California.
- Besides traditional bands, orchestras and choirs, we’ve also welcomed mariachi, traditional jazz (Dixie), hand bell ensembles, rock bands (okay, maybe only 1), dance teams, show choirs, marching bands, and more!
- You only pay for those who play!
- We offer packages with theme parks.
- We offer packages without theme parks.
- We believe in spoken and written adjudication.
- Music education and encouragement are foundational in our mission.
- Our awards ceremony is held at the performance venue.
- Judges’ Invitational is an annual competition for gold-rated ensembles.
- A flexible payment policy makes it easy to coordinate with your fundraising.
- Our new venture, Forum Educational Travel, offers student travel to out-of-California destinations.