High School State Honors Music Project Timeline

2025

September 1: 2026 Audition requirements are posted.
November 1: Online audition registration opens for the 2025 High School State Honors Music Project.
December 5: Online registration closes at 11:59 P.M. Late applications will not be accepted.

2026

February 7: Auditions in Eau Claire, Appleton, Waukesha, and Middleton.
February 14: Auditions in La Crosse, Milwaukee, Stevens Point.
Late March: Students receive audition results letter.
April 15: Acceptance contracts and tuition payments are due.
June 20-23: Band, Mixed Choir & Jazz Ensemble Camp. Attendance is mandatory for participation in October.
June 24-27: Orchestra and Treble Choir Camp. Attendance is mandatory for participation in October.

October 28-29: Rehearsals for October Concert. (Band/Orchestra rehearsals begin in the early afternoon, Choirs begin in the late afternoon).
October 29:
- 4:30 p.m. Band & Orchestra Concert.
- 8:00 p.m. Mixed & Treble Choir Concert.
October 29-30: Rehearsals for October Concert. (Jazz Ensemble rehearsal begins in the mid-morning).
October 30:
- 11:30 a.m. Jazz Ensemble Concert.

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.