2020-2021 WSMA Membership & Programs

Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) is working through program updates for the 2020-2021 school year. All updates relating to membership and programs will be posted to this webpage as they become available.

Information current as of:  Wednesday, November 18 at 9:30 a.m.

2020-2021 WSMA Membership Enrollment Information

WSMA remains ready to support music educators and students with quality music education programming suited to fit the unique challenges of this school year. Now is the perfect time to make sure your school’s membership is active.
View the membership enrollment letter.
Enroll Now!

2020-2021 WSMA Student Eligibility Requirements

To accommodate schools that may find it challenging to have concert group and large ensemble rehearsals for the 2020-2021 school year, eligibility requirements have been updated for all programs.

• To participate in a WSMA Program, the school must be a current member of WSMA. In addition, students must meet the following requirements:
  • Be in grades 6 through 12.
    Comment: Students in grades 4 through 12 are eligible to participate in the Student Composition Project.
  • Be enrolled in a WSMA member school.
    Comment: WSMA recommends that students participate in a regularly scheduled music class. Student eligibility is determined at the school level by principal (or designated staff). WSMA allows individual schools to adopt additional policies and expectations.

WSMA High School State Honors Music Project 2021

Register Now! Deadline is 11:59 p.m., Friday, December 4
Encourage your students to audition! The audition process is a valuable learning experience for all students that will strengthen their skills, regardless of the outcome.

To complete the online application process, you’ll need your students’ contact information, his/her email address and voice/instrument. Students and parents can also register but will need your school’s WSMA account number and your email address. Auditions will be submitted online this year with a due date of Friday, February 12. The audition fee is $23.00 for each audition and can be paid online with a credit card or with a school purchase order.  Register now!

WSMA High School State Honors Music Project 2020

Enjoy the 2020 High School State Honors Virtual Concerts Again!
WSMA extends a special thank you to Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin (formerly Wisconsin Public Television) for supporting the WSMA High School State Honors virtual performances. Wisconsin Public Radio will air the audio from the virtual concerts on December 27 beginning at 2 p.m. PBS Wisconsin will host the virtual performance videos of the 2020 High School State Honors band, orchestra, jazz ensemble and choirs on their Young Performers Initiative website indefinitely. Click here for more info…

WSMA Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival

Virtual Solo & Ensemble registration is now available by clicking on “District Festival” in the “Quick Links” of MyCenter. Follow the instructions to access the Festival App to register events, upload music pdfs and video performances.

We encourage you to start submitting events/performances well in advance of the deadline as video upload time varies.

Festival Schedule:

• Cycle A District Solo & Ensemble Festival
  • Event registration opens: Wednesday, November 4 (Evening roll-out)
  • Event registration deadline: Friday, December 10 at 5:00 pm
  • Evaluations completed by: Friday, December 18
• Cycle A State Solo & Ensemble Festival
  • Event registration opens: Tuesday, January 5
  • Event registration deadline: Friday, January 22 at 5:00 pm
  • Evaluations completed by: Friday, January 29

• • Cycle B District Solo & Ensemble Festival
    • Event registration opens: Tuesday, February 23
    • Event registration deadline: Friday, April 9 at 5:00 pm
    • Evaluations completed by: Friday, April 16
  • Cycle B State Solo & Ensemble Festival
    • Event registration opens: Tuesday, April 20
    • Event registration deadline: Friday, May 7 at 5:00 pm
    • Evaluations completed by: Friday, May 14Teacher registration portal

Click here for more detailed information.

Temporary Rule Revision – Ensembles

(Friday, November 20, 2020) In response to current circumstances that may limit student ability to sing or play with ensemble members in-person, along with educator feedback and requests, WSMA has revised the 2020-2021 Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival Rule regarding ensemble performances.

Festival Rule IV. C. District Ensemble Performance Requirements now reads:

1. Multi-track layered video performances created with the use of software or other applications are permitted.

a) Recording requirements:

(1) Each individual recording should be captured in one take.
(2) Individual recordings should not be altered.
(3) Final multi-track layered videos should not be altered.

b) Individual parts may be recorded by different students, the same student or any combination thereof.

2. If recording ensembles in-person, teachers and participants should follow their local or tribal health department guidelines regarding COVID-19 and have permission from their school administration for the recording of ensembles.