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About the State Honors Project

Started in 1967, the WSMA State Honors Music Project provides musically accomplished students with an opportunity to rehearse and perform with the nation’s finest conductors in a professional, highly disciplined setting. Selected through a rigorous audition process, students are challenged to perform at their musical best throughout the short rehearsal period, which culminates with a performance in October in conjunction with the Wisconsin State Music Conference held in Madison each year. For many of these young musicians, the WSMA State Honors Music Project offers the experience of a lifetime, creating friendships, memories and skills they take with them in whatever path they choose.

Middle Level State Honors
For students in grades: 6-8 at the time of auditions
Timeline: December-February, April, October
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High School State Honors
For students in grades: 9-11 at the time of auditions
Timeline: November, January, June, October
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This project is made possible in part thanks to the Wisconsin Foundation for School Music and the WSMA State Honors Music Project Endowment. 

Are you a music teacher at a WSMA member school who is interested in being part of the WSMA State Honors Project? Simply submit an Honors Staff Application to be considered.

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Questions?

Middle Level Honors:  Send Alec a message

High School Honors:  Send Tim a message

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

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April 2025
“The (In)Visible Work”

This WSM edition is about illuminating the invisible work while outsmarting burnout and finding joy in the journey. 

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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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