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Interested in Adjudicating?

General Information

Did you know that there are over 250 WSMA festivals hosted every year throughout the state of Wisconsin? Each of these festivals would not be successful without the important role of adjudicators.

WSMA adjudicators make a significant impact on students and music teachers that continues long after the music festival is past. Your experiences as an adjudicator will also be inspiring and influential as you prepare your own students for festivals. 

WSMA adjudicators attend training workshops every four years to refresh their skills and review adjudication expectations, and are paid for sharing their expertise and talents with our state’s young musicians. WSMA adjudicators are needed in every part of the state and in every musical genre.

Role of WSMA Adjudicators

  • Represent WSMA’s purpose, goals and focus
  • Abide by and apply all current WSMA rules and policies
  • Provide constructive comments and suggestions to improve student performance
  • Encourage students to continue musical development and participation
  • Assist students in understanding the relationship between festival and other experiences

Motivating students to continue their study of music is one of the most important and rewarding responsibilities of every WSMA adjudicator. By using your musical skills and expertise as a WSMA adjudicator, you will actively encourage young musicians to reach higher goals.

Benefits of Adjudicating

  • Meet and network with music educators from all over Wisconsin
  • Learn a wealth of repertoire and help set high standards for every student that you assist
  • Continue to improve your skills as an educator and a musician
  • Take part in one of the best professional development experiences available to music educators
  • Be compensated for sharing your expertise with students

WSMA adjudicators are needed in every part of the state and in every musical genre.

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Questions?

Contact Tim:  Send a message
800-589-9762, 608-850-3566 (Madison area)

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April 2025
“The (In)Visible Work”

This WSM edition is about illuminating the invisible work while outsmarting burnout and finding joy in the journey. 

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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 »

Contact Us

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

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M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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