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Adjudicator Levels

The levels and associated criteria below are intended to provide access to those seeking to become or continue as active WSMA adjudicators, while also recognizing training, continued service and experience.

Submit a registration form and attend an adjudicator workshop

  1. Attendance at an Adjudicator Workshop is expected for all new adjudicators to complete their initial training.
  2. All adjudicators are expected to attend a workshop at least once every four years to maintain their experience level. Those not attending a workshop within this time frame receive reduced compensation.
  3. New adjudicators and those that have not attended an adjudication workshop or have not met sufficient criteria are placed in the Level IV supplementary adjudicator category. Adjudicators in this entry-level category are assigned only in emergency situations until step two is completed.

Qualifying for Level III-Registered Adjudicator

  1. Meet at least one of the following:
    a. Undergraduate degree in music or music education or
    b. Four years of teaching experience in a studio or professional music education setting or
    c. Music performance experience at a professional level.
  2. Successful participation in a WSMA Adjudication Workshop. (Register Here)
  3. Experience (choose one of the following)
    a. Participation at a festival as an adjudicator trainee with a Master Adjudicator (mileage paid) or
    b. Complete and turn in WSMA rubric evaluations of S&E performances at the Adjudicator Workshop or
    c. At least seven years experience with WSMA festivals as a teacher or festival manager.
  4. Demonstrated knowledge of rules and procedures by completing Quiz #1.
  5. Recommendation by Master Adjudicator (upon completion of training) or recommendation by review of workshop rubrics.
  6. Completed Annual Update Quiz.

Advancing to Level II-Certified Adjudicator

  1. WSMA Adjudication Experience:
    a. Three years as an active WSMA adjudicator and nine WSMA assigned festivals or
    b. Nine years preparing students for solo and ensemble festivals in a school setting.
  2. At least 3 years of experience in preparing students for music festivals.
  3. Acceptable evaluation record as a WSMA adjudicator.
  4. Completed Annual Update Quiz.
  5. Up to date on adjudicator workshop.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge of rules and procedures by completing Quiz #2.
  7. Provide contact information for two references who represent the categories below:
    a. Administrator or supervisor (for school music teachers) and
    b. An active WSMA Adjudicator, school music teacher or music department chairperson.
    *Private music teachers or others not employed by a school need to have two recommendations from the sources identified in 3b.

Achieving Level I -Master Adjudicator

  1. WSMA Adjudication Experience:
    a. Seven years as an active WSMA Adjudicator AND twenty-one WSMA assigned festivals or 
    b. 15 years as an active music teacher in a school.
  2. Acceptable evaluation record as a WSMA adjudicator.
  3. Completed Annual Update Quiz.
  4. Up to date on adjudicator workshop.
  5. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of procedures by completing Quiz #3.*
  6. Meet a minimum of two of the following:
    a. Evidence of professional development or
    b. Awards or recognition in the education or music profession or
    c. A minimum of 7 years of experience preparing students for WSMA festivals or
    d. Evidence of continuing activity as a professional musician.

*Email Tim Wurgler to access Quiz #3.

All district and state solo and ensemble festival adjudicators use WSMA rubric forms to evaluate student performances. Adjudicators must attend a WSMA workshop for new form orientation. Failure to attend a workshop within the four year time period results in your status being lowered by one level.

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Questions?

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800-589-9762, 608-850-3566 (Madison area)

New Edition Available Now!

January 2023
“The Joy of Teaching”

Music educators often deem the “joy of teaching” as their number one reason for entering the profession. From sharing meaningful new ways of connecting with students to celebrating overall successes in and outside the classroom, this issue is all about ways of finding joy (again) as a music educator.

Read the full January edition 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.
Learn More »

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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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Waunakee, WI 53597
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