Solo and Ensemble

Grades 6-8

The Solo & Ensemble festival program is long-time tradition, which creates memories and skills for life. Through the Solo & Ensemble experience, students learn the discipline of rehearsal, are challenged to advance their musical skills, perform in front of an audience and adjudicator, and receive feedback on their performance. Those that perform at the highest level may have the opportunity to receive a 1* (one-star) rating which advances them on to State Solo & Ensemble Festival.  At festival, the student reports to the performance room at the assigned time. The student introduces themself and their selection, then performs. The adjudicator will provide a written and verbal critique of the performance and award a rating based on defined criteria. (Rating 1 = highest, rating 5 = lowest)

Each year over 32,000 students (11,000+ events) qualify at district festivals to perform at State Solo & Ensemble festival making this event one of the largest of its kind in the nation. These students represent the student talent and high quality of music programs in Wisconsin’s schools.

Our Band director and Choir director will communicate with students in their classes to share information about participating, or you may contact them directly.