Registration
Registration for the 2026 WSMA High School State Honors Project auditions opens on November 1st.
If you have issues with registration or auditions, or if you need to register late, please contact the Honors Support Team. Late registration will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on how close it is to the audition dates.
Audition Requirements
View Audition Requirements for the 2026 WSMA High School State Honors Project.
All auditioning students should prepare a solo from the WSMA Festival Music List, along with scales and sight-reading. The specific etude is the only element that changes each year.
- Jazz Ensemble audition requirements are different from those for Band/Orchestra. Please follow the guidelines carefully.
Resources
- Audition Tips: View tips to help you prepare for your audition.
- Audition Day Instructions: Read these step-by-step instructions carefully to know what to expect on the day of your audition.
- Questions? Contact the Honors Support Team.
Audition Dates & Locations
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Appleton: Appleton North High School
5000 N. Ballard Rd
Appleton, WI 54913
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Eau Claire: Haas Fine Arts Center, UW Eau Claire
121 Water St
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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Middleton: Middleton High School
Lee St.
Middleton, WI 53562
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Park on the north side of the building and enter Door #23
Waukesha: Waukesha South High School
401 E Roberta Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
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Park on the west side of the school and enter through the auditorium (Main) entrance
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Milwaukee: Rufus King High School
1801 W. Olive St.
Milwaukee, WI 53209
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Enter school through the Olive St. entrance.
La Crosse: Central High School
1801 Losey Blvd S
La Crosse, WI 54601
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Park in the lot on Green Bay Street and enter doors closest to the electronic sign. Auditions are on the 2nd floor.
Stevens Point: Noel Fine Arts Center
1800 Portage St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Visit the Project Timeline webpage to see the list of required dates for the 2026 High School State Honors Music Project.
