Motivate students to continue their study of music.Increase students’ understanding of music literature and music concepts. Timeline: Last Saturday of April and first Saturday of May All WSMA Festivals have five primary goals: State festivals are held at a total of 11 University/College campuses around Wisconsin. Scheduling and adjudicator selection is done by WSMA. Timeline: November, January-April State Solo & Ensemble Festivalįor students that receive a “starred first” rating (*1) at the Class A level at a district festival. These students represent the student talent and high quality of music programs in Wisconsin’s schools.ĭistrict festivals are held at local schools and scheduled by the district festival manager. Those that perform at the highest level (Class A) at a WSMA District Festival have the opportunity to receive a 1* (one-star) rating which advances them on to State Solo & Ensemble Festival.Įach year over 32,000 students (11,000+ events) qualify at district festivals to perform at State Solo & Ensemble festival making this event one of the largest of its kind in the nation. Through the Solo & Ensemble experience, students learn the discipline of rehearsal, are challenged to advance their musical skills, perform in front of an audience and adjudicator, and receive feedback on their performance. The festival program for which WSMA is most well-known, Solo & Ensemble, draws in more than 100,000 students each year, representing every county in the state of Wisconsin! “I still have my Solo & Ensemble medals” is a statement regularly heard by WSMA staff from generations of festival participants who take pride in this long-time tradition, which creates memories and skills for life.
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