State Festivals

General Information

FAQ’s about WSMA State Solo & Ensemble Festivals

State Festival Exemplary Performance Recognition Project

2023 State Solo & Ensemble Festival Dates

Saturday
April 29, 2023

• UW-Milwaukee
• UW-Oshkosh
• UW-Platteville
• UW-Whitewater

Friday †
May 5, 2023

• UW-Green Bay

†This festival is OPTIONAL for any state qualified jazz or large ensemble regardless of assigned State Festival Site. Festival start and end times will vary based on number of events. Each performing group receives written comments, as well as clinic time with a WSMA-assigned clinician. Contact WSMA with questions about participating at this festival.

Saturday
May 6, 2023

• Cardinal Stritch Univ.
• UW-Eau Claire
• UW-Green Bay
• UW-La Crosse
• UW-Parkside
• UW-Stevens Point

Campus assignments & schedules for State Solo & Ensemble Festivals are done by WSMA.
Requests for transfers to another state location must be submitted by the school music teacher, are only granted under special circumstances and must be approved by WSMA.

2022 State Festival Results

Saturday
April 30, 2022
8:00am – 4:30pm

• UW-Milwaukee**
• UW-Oshkosh**
• UW-Platteville**
• UW-Whitewater **
• Viterbo University**

Friday †
May 6, 2022
3:30pm – 9:30pm

• UW-Green Bay**

†This festival is OPTIONAL for any state qualified jazz or large ensemble regardless of assigned State Festival Site. Festival start and end times will vary based on number of events. Each performing group receives written comments, as well as clinic time with a WSMA-assigned clinician. Contact WSMA with questions about participating at this festival.

Saturday
May 7, 2022
8:00am – 4:30pm

• Cardinal Stritch Univ. **
• UW-Eau Claire **
• UW-Green Bay **
• UW-Parkside **
• UW-Stevens Point **

Ratings will be posted after the completion of each festival.

Exemplary Performance Award

*Indicates the festival schedule times have been posted.

**Indicates the festival schedule rooms have been posted.

Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin

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