Aspiring Music Majors supports students in grades 9-12 who may be interested in pursuing music as a career and/or college major or minor. In 2026, students will have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of our Wisconsin State Music Conference exhibit hall and visit music representatives from Wisconsin and Midwest universities, colleges and music industries to learn more about the many college and career options available in music-related fields.
Do you know of an aspiring high school student who is considering music as a major in college or a career in a music-related industry field?
Encourage students in grades 9-12 to visit our exhibit hall on Thursday or Friday of the Wisconsin State Music Conference.
Event Information
- Who: Students in grades 9-12 Parent(s) or designated adult must accompany each student at no additional charge (WSMA High School State Honors Music Project Jazz Ensemble concert ticket is included for those attending on Friday, October 30.
- When: Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30 – 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Where: Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center (1 John Nolen Dr) – Exhibit Hall (Lower Level)
- Cost: Free to all Wisconsin high school students and parent (or parent-designated adult)
NOTE: Onsite Parent or Designated Adult Requirement
All students participating in Aspiring Music Majors must have a parent or parent-designated adult onsite during the Aspiring Music Majors educational event on Thursday, October 29 or Friday, October 30, 2026. Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) is unable to provide direct supervision of students due to the nature of the Wisconsin State Music Conference open event structure. Registration will require full name, relationship to student, email address and cell phone number for the adult responsible for the student during the event.
Questions? Contact conference@wmeamusic.org.
