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2026 WSMA High School State Honors Auditions

 How to Register

Secure your spot today! The fastest way to register is using the direct link below.

REGISTER FOR 2026 AUDITIONS HERE

If you encounter issues during registration or need to inquire about late registration, please contact the Honors Support Team immediately. Audition registration closes on December 5th at 11:59 p.m.


 Audition Requirements

All students must prepare three key components. Please ensure you view the full requirements linked below for specific details on your instrument.

  • A solo selected from the WSMA Festival Music List.
  • Required scales (specific requirements are in the full guidelines).
  • A sight-reading component. (Note: The specific etude is the only element that changes each year.)

 View Full 2026 Audition Requirements

Important Note for Jazz: Requirements for the Jazz Ensemble are different from those for Band/Orchestra. Review the full guidelines carefully!


 Preparation Resources

Get ready for your audition day by reviewing these essential guides:

  • Audition Tips & Preparation Guide
  • Audition Day Step-by-Step Instructions
  • 2026 Project Timeline & Required Dates (See all required dates for the Honors Music Project.)

 Audition Dates & Locations

Auditions are held from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on both dates.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Location Address & Instructions
Appleton North High School 5000 N. Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI 54913
UW Eau Claire (Haas Fine Arts Center) 121 Water St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Middleton High School Lee St., Middleton, WI 53562 Parking/Entry: Park on the north side and enter Door #23.
Waukesha South High School 401 E Roberta Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186 Parking/Entry: Park on the west side and enter through the auditorium (Main) entrance.

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Location Address & Instructions
Rufus King High School (Milwaukee) 1801 W. Olive St., Milwaukee, WI 53209 Entry: Use the Olive St. entrance.
Central High School (La Crosse) 1801 Losey Blvd S, La Crosse, WI 54601 Parking/Entry: Park on Green Bay Street and use the doors closest to the electronic sign. Auditions are on the 2nd floor.
UW-Stevens Point (Noel Fine Arts Center) 1800 Portage St, Stevens Point, WI 54481

 Questions & Support

Please direct all questions, issues, or late registration inquiries to the Honors Support Team.

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Questions?

Honors Support Team: Send a message
800-589-9762, 608-850-3566 (Madison area)

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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.
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