wsma middle level state honors music project
2026 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Alec Balge, WSMA Program Manager
In preparation for the 2026 WSMA Middle Level State Honors Project October event, the Middle Level State Honors staff met at the Madison Youth Arts building in July. The meeting allowed the coordinators and staff members to meet new staff, review the staff expectations for October and prepare the communication and music mailings that were sent to the invited students in late July.
Over 300 young musicians have been invited to participate in the 2026 WSMA Middle Level State Honors ensembles. These students have the opportunity to experience an unbelievable amount of musical growth and development that af- fects how they think about and play music for the rest of their life. WSMA is grateful for the dedication and commitment of the teachers who encourage students to audi- tion and help make this experience possible.
Conductors for the 2026 honors ensembles include Dr. Michael Golemo (band), Dr. Jeffery Redding (choir) and James Fel- lenbaum (orchestra). Biographies for all conductors are available on the Middle Level State Honors Project webpages.
Registration and rehearsals for the WSMA Middle Level State Honors Band, Choir and Orchestra will be held at Verona Area High School on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. The Saturday concerts will be at 3 p.m. (band), 4 p.m. (orchestra) and 5 p.m. (choir) in the Performing Arts Center of Verona Area High School. All concerts are open to the public and tickets may be purchased at the door or ordered in advance at
wsmamusic.org. A purchased ticket can
be used to attend any or all of the three separate concerts that afternoon.
Administrative Staff
Mary Burczyk, Retired, Kettle Moraine Middle School (Dousman), Chair
Erin Adler, Sun Prairie West High School, Chair Elect
Karen Zuidema, Retired, Wausau School District, Choir Coordinator
Mary Pat Michels, Frank Lloyd Wright Intermediate (West Allis), Orchestra Coordinator
Cheryl Miracle, Glen Hills Middle School (Glendale), Band Coordinator
Band
Sarah Marman, Wisconsin Hills Middle School (Brookfield), Flute/Oboe Coach
Stacy Juhl, Einstein Middle School (Appleton), Clarinet Coach
Regan Schmidt, Racine Unified School District, Saxophone Coach
Lucas Dickinson, Washington Middle School (Kenosha), Low Woodwind Coach
Tyler Halverson, Cameron High School, Trumpet Coach
Stephanie Pekah, Edison Middle School (Green Bay), Horn Coach
Rachel O’Donnell, Holmen Middle School, Trombone/Euphonium Coach
Kathryn Kamin, Pilgrim Lutheran School (Green Bay), Tuba Coach
Ryan Gutsch, Owen-Withee High School, Percussion Coach
Interested in serving on the WSMA State Honors Music Project staff? Wisconsin music teachers are invited to the Honors Staff based on their outstanding musical and leadership skills. Teachers volunteer their time and talents as section coaches and also serve as chaperones. Best of all, honors staff members work with the most talented students in the state, observe and interact with some of the nation’s finest conductors for an extended period of time and participate in one of the most rewarding professional growth opportunities available. If you are interested in serving as an honors staff member, complete the Honors Staff Application.
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Amy Wright, Freedom Middle School, Soprano Coach
Jean Enyeart, Menomonie Middle School, Alto Coach
Todd Kruger, Retired, Wild Rose High School, Tenor Coach
Samuel Clemmons, Wayne E Bartels Middle School (Portage), Bass Coach
Jessi Kolberg, Waukesha, Collaborative Pianist
Orchestra
Christine Annin, Whitefish Bay Middle School, Violin I Coach
Lizbeth Getman, Retired, Lake Geneva Middle School, Violin II Coach
Jessica DeBoer, Lakeview K–8 Academy (Kenosha), Viola Coach
Sarah Hafenstein, Riverside Middle School (Watertown), Cello Coach
Joshua Kimball, New Berlin Eisenhower High School, String Bass Coach
Jacalyn Schlies, Ashland Middle School, Woodwind Coach
Michael Fedyszyn, Riverview Middle School (Plymouth), Brass Coach
Joshua Michlig, Kewaskum Middle School, Percussion Coach
Special thanks goes to the staff members who are completing their commitment to the Middle Level State Honors Project:
Admin
Mary Burczyk, Chair Band
Regan Schmidt, Saxophone Coach Tyler Halverson, Trumpet Coach
Rachel O’Donnell, Trombone/ Euphonium Coach
Choir
Jean Enyeart, Alto Coach Todd Kruger, Tenor Coach
Orchestra
Joshua Kimball, String Bass Coach Joshua Michlig, Percussion Coach
September 2026
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