CMEA Band Festival
Buchanan Wind Symphony
& Symphonic Band
Matilda Torres H.S. • Madera, California
Friday, March 27, 2026
LAST UPDATE: 3/19/2026
General Trip Details
Emergency Contacts: Joey Neuenschwander, Director • 513-833-5261 (Emergencies Only).
Student Transportation: Provided to and from event via School Bus
Meals Provided/$ for Meals Needed: We will be back in time for the BHS lunch period.
Festival Details
Festival Site: Matilda Torres High School, 16645 Rd. 26, Madera CA 93638 (Map Below)
Festival Begins: First band at 8:30am
Admission: Free
Festival Schedule: Click Here
Symphonic Band Performs: 9:55am
Wind Symphony Performs: 11:40am
Site Map: Click Here
Spectator Parking: Parking is available on the streets near Matilda Torres HS. Please observe school parking lot regulations.
Important Reminders
Out of respect for fellow audience members and spectators as well as copyright laws, please do not video record Buchanan/Alta Sierra Instrumental Music Performances. Thank you for your cooperation.
Students will be excused from all missed classes and should speak with their teachers about missed assignments.
Packing List
Concert Attire - Click here
Instrument, Music, Mutes, etc.
Wind Symphony: Sack Lunch. You will have time to eat on the bus or immediately when you return.
Itinerary - Friday, April 4, 2025
Everyone - Both Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony
8:00am Report to the BHS Bandroom in Concert Attire
8:15am Load Buses
8:30am Depart for Matilda Torres HS
9:15am Arrive at Matilda Torres
Symphonic Band
9:30am Warm Up
9:55am Performance
10:25am Sight Reading
10:50am Clinic Ends - Load Instruments on the bus
11:15am Watch Winton MS
11:40am Watch Buchanan Wind Symphony
12:15pm Load Buses & Depart for Buchanan HS
1:00pm Arrive at Buchanan HS. Change and Eat
1:30pm Report to 6th period
Wind Symphony
9:30am Watch Madera South HS
9:55am Watch Buchanan Symphonic Band
10:25am Watch Thomas Jefferson MS
10:50am Watch Sanger Academy Charter Grizzly Band
11:15am Warm Up
11:40am Performance
12:10pm Sight Reading
12:40pm Load Buses & Depart for Buchanan HS
1:45pm Arrive at Buchanan HS. Report to 6th period
2:00pm Report to 6th period
