KAUKAUNA — Students from area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned Concert Music Festival hosted at Kaukauna High School on Friday, May 2, 2025.
During the festival, which is free and open to the public, each school’s concert ensemble groups will perform before a panel of adjudicators while students from other schools listen in as part of their own learning experience.
The festival will draw concert bands and orchestras from a number of area schools, including Iola-Scandinavia High School, Kaukauna High School, Menasha High School, Neenah High School, River View Middle School, and Wrightstown High School.
“WSMA is proud of the quality music education experiences we support teachers in providing for their students. Our long-standing festival programs encourage well-rounded musicians who develop deeper understanding through performance preparation that culminates in comprehensive feedback from a qualified adjudicator. This opportunity, coupled with observing and listening to peer performances, 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.
“We are thrilled to once again host this important musical event at Kaukauna High School,” said Jacob Martin, festival manager and KHS band director. “Our district has proudly welcomed this festival for over a decade, and it’s a privilege to bring together talented bands and orchestras from across our region for an incredible day of learning, listening, and celebrating student musicianship.”
