WAUNAKEE — After an intense audition, a hybrid summer camp and rehearsal process, 403 of the finest young musicians in Wisconsin are about to unite for the peak of what could be the most rewarding musical experience of their lives — the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) High School State Honors concerts.
These concerts are attended by students, parents, teachers, alumni and general public from around the state and beyond, and mark the highest point of the 2021 WSMA High School State Honors Music Project:
High School State Honors Orchestra and Band Concert: 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison
High School State Honors Treble Choir and Mixed Choir Concert: 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Overture Center, 201 State St., Madison
High School State Honors Jazz Ensemble Concert: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at Monona Terrace, One John Nolen Drive, Madison
Local students selected for the WSMA High School State Honors include:
Sam Copeland, New Glarus, band, alto saxophone
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Glarus, band, trumpet
Roman Kendrick, New Glarus, band, bassoon
Ben Lukszys, New Glarus, jazz ensemble, jazz piano
Tyler Durst, New Glarus, mixed choir, bass
All concert attendees must wear a face mask and show proof of vaccination of negative COVID-19 test.