An annual highlight of the Wisconsin State Music Conference is the WSMA State Honors Music Project concerts, which continue to inspire students and teachers through the challenging music performed by some of Wisconsin’s most accomplished young musicians. Experience the culminating performance of each Honors ensemble by attending this year’s concerts listed below. Learn more about the project on the WSMA website »
WSMA High School State Honors Orchestra and Band Concert
Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 4:30 pm
Overture Hall, Overture Center
Tickets
Advanced/Day of Performance:
- Adult – $22/$26
- Youth, High School, College Student with ID – $11/$14
Overture Center Website – Available September 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Overture Center Box Office
608-258-4141
WSMA High School State Honors Treble Choir and Mixed Choir Concert
Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 8:00 pm
Overture Hall, Overture Center
Tickets
Advanced/Day of Performance:
- Adult – $22/$26
- Youth, High School, College Student with ID – $11/$14
Overture Center Website – Available September 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Overture Center Box Office
608-258-4141
WSMA High School State Honors Jazz Ensemble Concert
Friday, October 31, 2025 – 11:30 a.m.
Madison Ballroom, Monona Terrace
Tickets
Advanced/Day of Performance:
- Adult* – $16/$19
- Youth, High School, College Student with ID – $11/$11
Online Vendor – Available September 3 at 11:00 a.m.
*Conference Attendees – Registered conference attendees receive complimentary admittance to the WSMA High School State Honors Jazz Ensemble concert with your conference name tag.
Middle Level State Honors Orchestra, Band and Choir Concerts
Saturday, November 1, 2025 3:00 pm – Band; 4:00 pm – Orchestra; 5:00 pm – Choir
Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center
Tickets
Advanced/Day of Performance:
- Adult – $16/$19
- Youth, High School, College Student with ID – $11/$11
Online Vendor – Available September 3, 11:00 a.m.
WSMA Middle Level State Honor Music Project website
Please Note: Each ticket purchased can be used to attend any or all of the three separate Middle Level Honors concerts.
Tickets for High School and College Students
Tickets for High School Students
- Overture Center Performances (Band/Orchestra Concert, Treble/Mixed Choir Concert)
High school and college students who present a valid school ID can purchase concert tickets for $11 in advance or $14 the day of the performance.
- High School Honors Jazz Ensemble Concert
HS/College Student tickets – $11 (Available for purchase 30 min. prior to concert with student ID)
- Middle Level State Honors Concert(s) (Band/Orchestra/Choir-Please Note: Each ticket purchased can be used to attend any or all of the three separate Middle Level Honors concerts.
HS/College Student tickets – $11 (with student ID in advance or day of the performance.)
Shuttle Schedule To/From Overture Center
FREE – Lamers shuttle buses travel to the WSMA High School State Honors Concerts, leaving from the Monona Terrace main entrance (Level 4) 45 minutes before each concert. Buses will return riders to Monona Terrace and Ahuska Park (Monona) after performances. Seating is limited.
Driving Directions To Performance Venues
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Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI
Monona Terrace
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI
Verona Area High School
234 Wildcat Way
Verona, WI
