March 17 & 18, 2026

CHAIRPERSON: Jorge Benitez
SITE HOST: Jorge Benitez & Blair Dyal

LOCATION: Havelock High School

​IMPORTANT

In order for students to participate in any district event, such as All-District Auditions, MPA, or Solo and Ensemble MPA, the director must be a paid member TWO WEEKS prior to the early registration deadline for that particular event, and all students need to be enrolled in at least one band class.

Registration Timeline

(Closes February 17, 2026):
  • STEP 1: Online Registration (You must register each band separately.)
  • STEP 2: Download and fill out MPA Signature form.  Have your principal sign the form and mail to correct address with registration check.​
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​REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2026

Complete Registration Includes:

  1. Online registration submitted by February 17, 2026
  2. $225.00 made out to NCBA Eastern District per band postmarked by February 17, 2026.
  3. Registration/Signature form signed and mailed to the address below with payment made out to NCBA Eastern District, postmarked by February 17, 2026.

​Mail checks to:

Jorge Benitez
Havelock High School
101 Webb Boulevard
Havelock, NC 28532