Aspiring Music Majors is a one-day program for students in Grades 9-12 who may be interested in pursuing music as a career and/or college major or minor. Students have the opportunity to: visit music representatives from Wisconsin and Midwest universities, colleges, and music industries; take in special conference sessions, performances and exhibits; and get advice from current music majors.
Do you know of an aspiring high school student who is considering music as a major in college?
Encourage students in Grades 9-12 to attend the Aspiring Music Majors Program held on Friday of the Wisconsin State Music Conference. This student flyer can be duplicated and shared.
Purpose/Goal of Aspiring Music Major Program:
a. Provide 9-12 grade students who have an interest in pursuing music as a college music major with the opportunity to participate in the state’s largest music conference.
b. Offer workshops led by some of our state and national leaders and speakers.
c. Visit with music representatives from Wisconsin’s universities and colleges.
d. Visit the exhibits where you will see the latest in instruments, music and technology.
Event Information
- Who: Students in grades 9-12
Parent(s) may accompany if they wish at no additional charge (WSMA High School State Honors Music Project Jazz Ensemble concert ticket also included) - When: Friday, October 27, 2023
8:00 am – Check-in/Onsite registration available (credit card payment only) at Monona Terrace Lecture Hall found on the main level
8:30-4:00 p.m. – Sessions, WSMA High School State Honors Jazz Ensemble concert attendance, and “Exhibit Hall Experience”
3:45 p.m. – AMM Door Prizes awarded at Monona Terrace Lecture Hall
4:00 p.m. Dismissal - Where: Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison
- Cost:
Online through October 26 11:59 p.m. – $20/student (includes $10 lunch voucher)
Onsite October 27 – $25/student (includes $10 lunch voucher)
Parent(s) may accompany AMM sessions if they wish at no additional charge (WSMA High School State Honors Music Project Jazz Ensemble concert ticket also included
Thank you to the many organizations for donating items to the Aspiring Music Majors “Exhibit Hall Experience.”
Questions? Contact conference@wsmamusic.org.