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Camp Information

The WSMA High School Honors Summer Camp is an essential and unique part of the High School Honors Project. Held each June, the camp is the first opportunity for selected students to meet their conductor, see the music, and begin rehearsing as a new, unified ensemble.

This intense, four-day experience is a full immersion in creating music alongside fellow student musicians, guided by a nationally recognized conductor and a dedicated team of teachers acting as section coaches. While there is built-in time for rest and social activities, the majority of time is spent in rehearsal or sectionals, intensely preparing the music for the October concerts.


2026 Camp Dates and Location

Location: The 2026 WSMA Honors Camps will be held on the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) campus.

  • Rehearsals & Sectionals: Haas Fine Arts Center (121 Water St, Eau Claire, WI 54703)
  • Dining: Hilltop Dining Center
  • Housing: College dormitories on campus

UW-Eau Claire is proud to welcome the WSMA High School Honors Camp back. The university’s commitment to excellence and student success has earned it recognition as a leader in the Midwest and the U.S.

2026 Camp Dates:

Ensemble Session Dates
Band, Mixed Choir & Jazz Ensemble Session I June 20 – 23, 2026
Orchestra & Treble Choir Session II June 24 – 27, 2026

Camp Schedule

Daily Schedule: Rehearsals, sectionals, meals, and social activities are scheduled daily from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. All students are expected to attend all scheduled camp rehearsals and activities.

Important Note Regarding Sunday Attendance

Due to the intensive, tight rehearsal schedule, attendance at all rehearsals and sectionals is mandatory, including Sunday morning sessions for members of the Band, Mixed Choir, Orchestra, Treble Choir, and Jazz Ensemble.

We respect all religious affiliations but request that students attend worship services before or after the summer camp. This ensures all summer camp rehearsals are productive for the entire Honors ensemble. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

Session I: Band, Mixed Choir, and Jazz Ensemble (June 20 – 23)

Saturday, June 20

  • Registration Location: Haas Fine Arts Center Lobby
  • 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Band Check-In and Chair Placement Auditions (Students will receive audition times prior to camp)
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Mixed Choir and Jazz Ensemble Check-In
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch on your own/with parents and settle into the dorm.
  • 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Orientation, Rehearsals, Dinner, and Social Activities

Sunday, June 21 and Monday, June 22

  • 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Rehearsals, Sectionals, Meals, and Social Activities

Tuesday, June 23

  • 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Dorm Check-Out, Final Rehearsals, and Work-In-Progress Concerts

Work-In-Progress Concert Schedule (Tuesday, June 23)

  • 9:00 a.m.: Band
  • 11:00 a.m.: Jazz Ensemble
  • 12:30 p.m.: Mixed Choir
Session II: Orchestra and Treble Choir (June 24 – 27)

Wednesday, June 24

  • Registration Location: Haas Fine Arts Center Lobby
  • 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Orchestra Check-In and Chair Placement Auditions (Students will receive audition times prior to camp)
  • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Treble Choir Check-In
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch on your own/with parents and settle into the dorm.
  • 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Orientation, Rehearsals, Dinner, and Social Activities

Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26

  • 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Rehearsals, Sectionals, Meals, and Social Activities

Saturday, June 27

  • 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Dorm Check-Out, Final Rehearsals, and Work-In-Progress Concerts

Work-In-Progress Concert Schedule (Saturday, June 27)

  • 10:00 a.m.: Orchestra
  • 12:00 p.m.: Treble Choir


Work-In-Progress Concerts

The Work-In-Progress Concert is a free and informal open rehearsal for students’ families and guests.

  • For Students: This performance allows musicians to assess the ensemble’s strengths and weaknesses at this stage. It gives them clear objectives to work on until the October rehearsals and a chance to hear the great progress made in four short days.
  • For the Audience: This is a “sneak peek” at what your child has been working on and what to expect at the final concert in October. Please note: This is not a final concert, and you should not expect a finished performance.

Parents are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend. Students complete the summer camp portion of their High School State Honors experience immediately following the conclusion of their concert.

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Questions?

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

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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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