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2025 WSMA High School State Honors Concerts and Recordings

The State Honors ensembles perform annually in Madison, Wisconsin, in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Music Conference.

Concert Schedule

The 2025 State Honors Concerts took place as follows:

Date Time Ensemble(s) Location
Thursday, October 30 4:30 p.m. State Honors Orchestra and Band Overture Hall, Overture Center, Madison
Thursday, October 30 8:00 p.m. State Honors Treble and Mixed Choir Overture Hall, Overture Center, Madison
Friday, October 31 11:30 a.m. State Honors Jazz Ensemble Madison Ballroom, Monona Terrace, Madison

Video Recordings and Broadcasts

The 2025 High School State Honors concerts were expertly captured by PBS Wisconsin and Audio for the Arts.

Free Streaming (Full Concerts)

The full, unedited concert recordings are available for free streaming on the PBS Wisconsin website.

  • Orchestra 
  • Band 
  • Treble Choir
  • Mixed Choir 
  • Jazz Ensemble 

To watch past State Honors concerts (since 2012), visit the PBS Wisconsin Concert Recordings webpage.

Television Broadcasts (Highlights)

A one-hour highlights broadcast of the 2025 WSMA State Honors Concerts will be aired on PBS Wisconsin. It will also be available for on-demand viewing on the PBS Wisconsin website after the live air dates.

Broadcast Date Time Channel
Live Broadcast Monday, December 22 8:00 PM PBS Wisconsin
Encore Broadcast Saturday, December 27 5:00 PM PBS Wisconsin

Note: Please check your local listings for specific public television stations and schedules in your area (e.g., WHA-TV in Madison, WPNE-TV in Green Bay, etc.).


Audio Recordings and Broadcasts

Radio Broadcasts on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR)

Music selections from the 2025 High School State Honors concerts will be broadcast on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR).

Broadcast Type Date Time
Highlights Broadcast Thanksgiving Day, November 27 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Full Concert Broadcasts Sunday, December 28 2:00 PM

Note: Tune in to the WPR station in your area (e.g., 90.5 FM in Madison, 89.7 FM in Eau Claire). For more information and to listen online, visit the Wisconsin Public Radio Website.

Audio Recordings (CDs/Digital) for Purchase

You can order professional, high-quality audio recordings of all the State Honors Concerts (this year and past years). Choose between physical CDs or digital downloads.

  • Order 2025 High School State Honors Concerts
  • Order 2025 Middle Level State Honors Concerts
  • Order Past State Honors Concerts

Shipping Note: CDs will be available on December 15. After an order is placed, physical CD orders are typically shipped within three business days.


Program and Project Archives

2025 Program Book

Download the official 2025 High School Honors Program to learn about the music performed and view a complete listing of all the student participants.

Project Archives

To explore a searchable list of past conductors and repertoire, please visit the Project Archive webpage.


Support and Contact

Support the Project

This project is made possible in part thanks to the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music and the WSMA State Honors Music Project Endowment. Your support ensures future students have this incredible performance opportunity.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about ordering or accessing the recordings, please contact the Honors Support Team.


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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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