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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:  Friday, April 30 at 11:00 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 Accreditation

Due to circumstances that may limit student ability to sing or play with ensembles in person, WSMA is suspending Accreditation for the 2020-2021 school year. This does not affect a school’s membership or status with WSMA or effect student eligibility for other WSMA programs.


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

Click here to view an updated list of students who have been selected to participate in the 2021 High School State Honors Music Project.

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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 B State Solo & Ensemble Festival
    • Event registration opens: Tuesday, April 20
    • Event registration deadline: Friday, May 7 at 5:00 pm

Click here for more detailed information.


WSMA Student Composition Project

Click here to view a list of award winners and details about the virtual awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 8.
Click here for more information.

WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Project 2021

Meet the 2021 Conductors!
Middle Level State Honors for 2021 will be led by nationally recognized conductors Dr. Erika Svanoe (band), Dr. Gary Packwood (choir) and Dr. Rebecca MacLeod (orchestra). Teachers are encouraged to register their middle level musicians to audition for this rewarding opportunity. Read more…

Auditions Results
Audition results will be emailed to parents/students and teachers no later than Friday, May 28. Results will be posted on the Middle Level State Honors webpage no later than Tuesday, June 1.


WSMA Aca U 2021

WSMA is excited to announce WSMA Aca U (formerly A Cappella University) as an official WSMA program. We are excited to be adding this opportunity to our list of programs.

Interested in a cappella performance? Check out WSMA Aca U presents Off-Campus Connection.

New Edition Available Now!

April 2022
“FORWARD!“

This issue is about moving ahead with a broader view of the world and engaging all types of learners. It’s about stretching our boundaries and connecting music with other areas… Simply put, “FORWARD!” is about putting the music in motion for progress.

Click here for full April 2022 online edition…

 

 

An educational collaboration by WSMA and PBS Wisconsin Education

Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin
In a state-wide survey and listening sessions with music educators, we learned about the need for current, authentic, culturally diverse resources, as well as support in teaching with and about music from different cultures. This multimedia collection for general music programs serving grades 4-8 includes video interviews with Wisconsin musicians, performances, audio files, and educator engagement guides designed to help activate the media with learners.

Thank you to…

This organization is supported with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and granted through the Wisconsin Arts Board.

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Wisconsin School Music Association 1005 Quinn Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
608.850.3566
800.589.9762

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