WAUNAKEE — Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) recently announced the 465 middle school and high school students and large ensembles identified by adjudicators for “exemplary performances” in State Solo & Ensemble at one of 10 university locations on April 27 or May 4.

From over 8,300 vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles scheduled at the 2024 WSMA state festivals, 465 were selected as “exemplary” in the Exemplary Performance Recognition Project. State festival adjudicators identified the most exceptional performances at each of the state festival campuses through a two-step process:

Step 1. Nomination

Throughout the day, adjudicators had an opportunity to nominate a limited number of performances that were truly exceptional  — beyond what is typically expected.

Step 2. Final Selection

At the end of the day, each adjudicator selected the most exceptional performances to receive the exemplary recognition from among those nominated.

Selected students and schools receive a certificate from WSMA in recognition of outstanding performance at the state festival.

For more information on WSMA State Solo & Ensemble and the Exemplary Performance Recognition Project, including all who were nominated and selected, go to wsmamusic.org.

Local 2024 WSMA Exemplary Performance Award Recipients

●  Lilly Cherney, Monroe, Soprano Solo

●  Nathan Heil, New Glarus, TT, TB, BB Duet

●  Noah Welhouse, New Glarus, TT, TB, BB Duet

●  Sydney Weber, Darlington, Music Theater-Soprano/Alto Solo

●  Malachi Wendt, Parkview, Eb Baritone Saxophone Solo