Roncalli High School to host District Solo &amp; Ensemble Music Festival

March 2, 2022

Students from area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned District Solo & Ensemble Music Festival hosted at Roncalli High School, part of Roncalli Catholic Schools, on March 5. During the festival, students will perform vocal and instrumental solos, duets, trios and small ensembles before an adjudicator. The event runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and is open to the public.

WSMA music festivals annually attract thousands of students from middle, junior high and high schools throughout Wisconsin. The festival will draw students from a number of area schools, including Brillion High School, Roncalli High School, Sheboygan Falls High School, Two Rivers High School, Valders High School, and Valders Middle School. Corey Van Sickle, music director from Roncalli High School, will be serving as the festival manager.

“WSMA is proud to support music educators as we work together to provide quality music education experiences for students. Our longstanding festival programs encourage well-rounded musicians who develop deeper understanding through performance preparation that culminates in comprehensive feedback from a qualified adjudicator. Opportunities for reflection and consideration of new ideas is invaluable for musical growth,” said WSMA Executive Director Laurie Fellenz.

WSMA music festivals support school music programs as part of a comprehensive education by encouraging the study of quality music literature; motivating students to prepare and perform to the best of their abilities; improving students’ understanding of music literature and concepts (performance through understanding) and providing a performance assessment to improve individual and group achievement.

For more information on WSMA, go to wsmamusic.org.