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 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.
Purpose/Goal of Aspiring Music Major Program:
- Provide grades 9-12 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.
- Meet some of our state and national leaders and speakers.
- Visit with music representatives from Wisconsin’s universities and colleges.
- Visit the exhibits where you will see the latest in instruments, music and technology.
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 also included - When: Friday, October 25, 2024
7:30 am – Check-in/Onsite registration available (credit card payment only) at Monona Terrace Lecture Hall found on the main level
8:00-3:00 p.m. – Sessions, WSMA High School State Honors Jazz Ensemble concert attendance, and “Exhibit Hall Experience” - Where: Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center and Hilton-Monona Terrace, Madison
- Cost:
Online through October 24 11:59 p.m. – $20/student (includes $12 lunch voucher)
Onsite October 25 – $25/student (includes $12 lunch voucher)
Onsite Parent or Designated Adult Requirement
All students participating in Aspiring Music Majors must have a parent or designated adult onsite during the Aspiring Music Majors educational event on Friday, October 25, 2024. 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 requires full name, relationship to student, email address, and cell phone number for the adult who will be responsible for the student during the event.
2024 Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30-8:00 a.m. | Registration | Monona Terrace Lecture Hall Lobby |
| 8:00-8:15 a.m. | Event Welcome Brad Schneider, WMEA Past President Dr. Deborah Confredo, NAfME President | Monona Terrace Lecture Hall |
| 8:15-9:15 a.m. | Possibilities and Pathways Wisconsin Colleges & Universities Presentation | Monona Terrace Lecture Hall |
| 9:15-9:45 a.m. | Careers in the Creative Industries | Monona Terrace Lecture Hall |
| 9:45-10:00 a.m | Break and Transition | |
| 10:00-11:15 a.m. | Collegiate Music Student Life (For Students) Dr. Jenny Hutton, NAfME Collegiate Chair (WMEA) Wisconsin NAfME Collegiate Student Panel | Monona Terrace Lecture Hall |
| 10:00-11:15 a.m. | Career Pathways Supports & Considerations (For Parents) Brad Schneider, WMEA Past President Wisconsin College & University Faculty Panel | Monona Terrace Rooms E & K |
| 11:15-11:30 a.m. | Transition to Performance | |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | WSMA High School State Honors Jazz Ensemble Performance | Monona Terrace Ballroom |
| 12:30-12:45 a.m. | Destination: Music Exhibit Hall Game Review & Lunch Transition | Monona Terrace Ballroom |
| 12:45-3:00 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibit Hall Experience | Monona Terrace Lower Level Exhibit Hall |
Thank you to our Aspiring Music Majors donors who make this event possible.
Questions? Contact conference@wsmamusic.org.
