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East High School ensemble Dodici.

press release: The Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Honors Music Project began in 1968 to provide musically talented youth the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the nation’s finest conductors in a professional and highly disciplined setting. This year, more than 1,500 students applied to audition for the privilege of being one of the 428 students selected for membership in the five prestigious High School State Honors ensembles.

High School State Honors students attend a four-day summer camp with the conductor of their ensemble. In addition, some of Wisconsin’s finest music teachers volunteer their time as section coaches, coordinators, and administrators of these talented students during the June summer camp and at these October concerts.

Music teachers, parents, administrators and the WSMA staff contribute time, talent and encouragement for every student involved in the State Honors Music Project. Young musicians selected for these ensembles discover new levels of individual and group performance. Most importantly, the effort and dedication required of each Honors participant results in a lifelong memory of their initiative, achievement, and commitment to excellence as musicians, and as our future leaders.

CONCERTS: Wednesday

Opening Night Concert – 7:00 pm: Several youth ensembles perform in this combined concert that is sure to spark your senses, including Drum Power (Madison), Dodici (Madison East High School), Wire Choir (Chippewa Falls High School) and Junge Kameraden Blaskapelle (Plymouth High School). Sponsored by Wisconsin Music Educators Association. Free to the public, this family friendly concert also kicks off the 2019 Wisconsin State Music Conference.

Thursday

4:30 pm WSMA High School State Honors Band & Orchestra

8:00 pm WSMA High School State Honors Mixed Choir & Treble Choir

Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street, Madison; Purchase tickets at Overture Center Box Office. $18.

Friday

11:30 am WSMA High School State Honors Jazz Ensemble

Madison Ballroom, Monona Terrace, use conference nametag for admission. Additional tickets may be purchased at wmeamusic.org/honors-tickets. $16.

Saturday

1:00 pm WSMA Middle Level State Honors Band

2:00 pm WSMA Middle Level State Honors Orchestra

3:00 pm WSMA Middle Level State Honors Choir

Waunakee High School – PAC, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee; For information about purchasing tickets, please visit wmeamusic.org/honors-tickets. Tickets are also available at the door. Each ticket provides admission to any/all of the WSMA Middle Level State Honors concerts. $16.