ADE YAM Fest Performer Information

Introduction

We look forward to showcasing the artistic accomplishment of your students at ADE’s Youth Arts Month Festival at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza on March 31, 2026. To help us properly host your group, please complete the form below by Friday, February 27th.

Contact

Ensemble Name

Ensemble Director First and Last Name

Ensemble Director Email Address

Ensemble Director Phone Number

Please enter a phone number at which you may be contacted on the day of the festival if urgent communication is necessary.

Transportation

What type of vehicle will your ensemble be using to travel to YAM Fest (e.g., van, school bus)?

How many vehicles will your ensemble have?

Performance

List your ensemble's YAM Fest performance selections.

Include any information you want the host to state when they introduce your ensemble, e.g., soloists, student choreographers.

Will you be using recorded music in your YAM Fest performance?

Ensembles that will be using recorded music in their performance must email mp3s of performance songs to [email protected]. Use the subject line "[Group Name] YAM Fest [Recordings]". Recorded music will be reviewed by the Office of Arts Education to ensure adherence to the ADE YAM Fest Content Requirements.

Yes, my group will be using recorded music in our performance. I have emailed mp3s of our performance songs to [email protected].

No, my group won't be using recorded music in our performance.

Will you need chairs or music stands for your YAM Fest Performance?

Ensembles that require chairs or music stands must email a completed ADE YAM Fest Seating Chart to [email protected]. Use the subject line "[Group Name] YAM Fest [Seating Chart]". Seating chart template at www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2026/01/YAM%20Fest%20Seating%20Chart%20template.pdf.

Yes, we will need chairs or music stands. I have emailed a completed ADE YAM Fest Seating Chart to [email protected].

No, we won't need chairs or music stands.

Can all of your group members be included in YAM Fest photos or video?

Please review media release forms on file with your school to determine whether your group members may be included in event photographs or video.

Yes, all students in my group may be included in event photos or video per the media releases on file with our school.

No, there are students in my group who may not be included in event photos or video, per the media releases on file with our school.