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Festival Music List

Wisconsin School Music Association offers a music list of more than 6,000 carefully selected titles to promote musical growth through practice, performance, and evaluation at WSMA-sanctioned music festivals. Wisconsin teachers annually volunteer many hours to review and recommend music for this list in collaboration with WSMA staff.

If you are interested in serving on the music list selection panel, please submit an application.

If you have a suggestion for a new event or song/selection to be added to the WSMA Festival Music List or enhancement to the festival experience, submit here.


Schedule of Revisions

What will be changing on the list?
Approximately half of each list under review will be replaced in the designated year. The rotation is as follows:

Are you a publisher interested in submitting music? Visit our Information for Publishers page to find out details on timeline, contact information, etc.

Music Submission DeadlineSchool Year of Review and SelectionSchool Year of PublicationWinds/PercussionVocalOrchestraPiano, Handbell, Guitar
September 1, 20252025-20262026-27Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Combo
Vocal Ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, Barbershop, etc.)
Vocal Jazz
Show Choir
Contemporary A Cappella
Alternative Strings (Pop)
String Ensembles (duets, trios, quartets, quintets, choirs, etc.)
Piano Duet
Piano Trio (1 piano, six hands)
Handbell Choir
August 15, 20262026-20272027-28Woodwind,Brass and Percussion Ensembles (duets, trios, quartets,
quintets, choirs, etc.)
Concert Choirs (SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, TTBB, etc.)Full Orchestra
String Orchestra
August 15, 20272027-20282028-2029Concert Band
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Combo
Vocal Solos (Classical & Music Theater)
Music Theater Duets
Vocal Jazz
Show Choir
Contemporary A Cappella
String SolosPiano Solo (Classical & Jazz)
Guitar Solo
August 15, 20282028-20292029-2023Woodwind, Brass and Percussion SolosConcert Choirs (SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, TTBB, etc.)Full Orchestra
String Orchestra

General Information

Publication Timeline

The music list is published no later than the week of Labor Day each year. It is published as soon as it is completed, so early access to the list is not possible.
 – For the past several years the music list has been published early – around August 15.

Access to the Festival Music List

  • Member Schools
    • The Festival Music List is available to teachers at current WSMA member schools as a member benefit through the Account Portal or the password-protected webpage.
      • Once membership dues have been paid, instructions on how to access the Music List will be available via the “Music List Access” tab in the account portal. (Make sure to select your school’s profile.)
      • WSMA recommends bookmarking the webpage for quicker access.
    • Students, parents and private instructors should work with their music teacher to view and select appropriate music from the festival music list.
  • Active Adjudicators
    • The Festival Music List is available to current adjudicators. Directions on how to access the list will be made available in Fall 2024.
  • Non-Member Organizations (Private Studios, Music Stores, Music Education Associations, etc.)
    • Access for non-member organizations is available through Non-Member Subscription Services.
  • Publishers
    • Visit the Information for Publishers webpage

Festival Music List

  • Member School Access (Password Required)
  • General Information & Revision Schedule
    • Permissions, Music Transfers, Alternate Editions
    • Event List ‘Cheat Sheet’
    • Music List Codes, Terminology & Publisher Codes
    • Suggested Repertoire Lists
    • Updates/Corrections to Current List
  • Information for Publishers
    • Schedule of Submissions
  • Non-Member Access to Music List

Suggestion Box

Have a song/event suggestion or enhancement for Festivals? Submit here

Questions?

Permissions Support:  Send a message

Music List Support:  Send a message

FAQs:
1. When will the new list be available?
The Festival Music List is published as soon as the edits are complete. Typically this is mid-August, but no later than the week of Labor Day.

2. Can I get early access? Please?
Unfortunately we cannot give anyone early access, because the edits have not been completed. (see #1)


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