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Information for Publishers

Looking for access to the Festival Music List?
The WSMA Festival Music List is a protected document, but we are happy to share access with publishers. If you are a publisher and have not received a login code yet, please email us.

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Interested in submitting music for consideration?

Overview:

  • WSMA reviews music based on a four (4) year rotation.
  • Music from publishers must be received by the priority date to be guaranteed for consideration. The priority date is approximately 12 months prior to publication.
  • Please send scores, not full parts for ensemble music.
  • Scores must be engraved, camera ready and available for distribution.
  • Recordings are always appreciated!
  • Hard copy scores of music selected for the Festival Music List will be placed in our Richard and Nancy Wolf Music Resource Center at Wisconsin Center for Music Education to assist teachers in selecting music repertoire.

More Information:

  • Request for Submissions Packet   PDF – Letter and detailed listing of events
  • Specific On-going Needs   Deadline: On-going
  • Submissions for 2026-27   Deadline: September 1, 2025
  • Schedule of Submissions Full list of 4-year rotation
  • Please send your scores to:
    If you prefer to send digital files, please see the packet for the email/google drive address.

Attn: Music List Submissions
WSMA
1005 Quinn Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597


Specific On-going Needs:

WSMA is continually looking to expand, update and diversify selections on our Festival Music List. The following are areas of special interest for which we are seeking submissions. While WSMA will accept these submissions at any time, they will only be presented for review during the appropriate year. Please refer to the Schedule of Submissions below. Scores must be engraved, camera ready and available for distribution.

Request for Submissions for the 2025-26 WSMA Festival Music List

Submission priority date: September 1, 2025

You are invited to send review scores of best sellers and appropriate new releases for the events under review. We ask that you consider literature that expands the current list with a broad scope of genres, composers and arrangers. Scores must be engraved, camera ready and available for distribution.

 


Schedule of Submissions

Approximately half of each list under review will be replaced. 

WSMA is Accepting Submissions for the Following Event Types:

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, 20282028-20292029-2030Woodwind, Brass and Percussion SolosConcert Choirs (SATB, SAB, SSA, TTB, TTBB, etc.)Full Orchestra
String Orchestra

Questions?
Contact the Music List Team:  Send a message
800-589-9762, 608-850-3566 (Madison area)

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
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  • 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)


800-589-9762, 608-850-3566 (Madison area)

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An educational collaboration by WSMA and PBS Wisconsin Education

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.
Learn More »

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Wisconsin School Music Association 1005 Quinn Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
608.850.3566
800.589.9762

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