WSMA is committed to providing the best festival experience for students, teachers, and parents. Maintaining a team of highly-trained adjudicators is central to this commitment.
Why Attend a Workshop?
These essential workshops offer a valuable opportunity for professional development while ensuring a positive and consistent experience for all participants. You will:
- Refresh Skills: Review current adjudication best practices.
- Review Expectations: Ensure consistency in feedback and scoring.
- Make an Impact: Help shape the development of young Wisconsin musicians.
2025-2026 Workshop Schedule
Most workshops are held virtually to accommodate varying schedules and locations. The only in-person option is held in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Music Conference.
| Date | Time | Format | Notes |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Virtual | |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Virtual | Band Adjudicators Only |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Virtual | |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Virtual | Choral Adjudicators Only |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | In-Person | Held at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education in Waunakee |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Virtual | String Adjudicators Only |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Virtual | |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Virtual | |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Virtual |
How to Register
For New Adjudicators:
- Submit the Adjudicator Registration Form.
- WSMA will email you in late summer with workshop registration details.
For Active Adjudicators:
- If you are due for a workshop, you will receive a notification email from WSMA in late summer.
- To register for any workshop on the schedule, Click Here!
Note: Festival availability forms are sent to all active adjudicators via email by October 1st each fall.
