WCDA ALL-STATE PROGRAM
The WCDA All-State Choirs celebrate some of our best young singers in Wisconsin. The event is open to students from fifth grade through college and is a benefit of director membership to ACDA/WCDA. Students are chosen based on director nominations and should be trustworthy, skilled musicians who demonstrate academic prowess, intrinsic motivation, and focus in rehearsal. Members of the All-State Choirs get the opportunity to work with some of the nation’s finest teacher-conductors, and their experience culminates in a public performance. The All-State Choirs challenge students to push their musicianship to a new level while giving them the joy and satisfaction of singing alongside other distinguished musicians. WCDA Membership is required for nomination.
TIMELINE
Directors nominate students online during September. Choir rosters are determined for each ensemble, and directors and students are notified in early October. Students are required to learn their music before the event in January. Throughout this process, All-State choir coordinators will communicate with music teachers, students and parents important information regarding schedules, attire, music preparations etc. As a choir director, you are encouraged to attend the WCDA Conference and/or the final All-State performances.
FALL 2025 TIMELINE
- August 1 - Information Published
- September 1 - Nominations Open
- October 3 - Nominations Close at 9:00pm (Auditions also due for Vocal Jazz & A Cappella)
- October 13 - Acceptance Notification & Registration Opens
- October 20 - Registration (Completed by Parents) & Payment Form (Completed by Teachers) Closes
- October 21 - Alternates Notified
- Mid-November - Music Shipped to Teachers
2026 ALL-STATE CHOIR ENSEMBLES
There are seven ensembles in the All-State Choir Experience.
- Children’s Choir (Grades 5-6)
- Middle-Level Choir (Grades 7-8)
- Treble Clef Choir (Grades 9-12)
- Bass Clef Choir (Grades 9-12)
- Vocal Jazz Choir (Grades 9-12)
- Contemporary Pop A Cappella (Grades 9-12)
- Collegiate Choir
REGISTRATION FEES
WCDA registration fees for All-State are NON-REFUNDABLE. Registration fees cover the cost of music, practice tracks, meals, rehearsal spaces, clinician conductors, collaborative pianists, performance venues, housing (for ML, Treble, Bass, VJ and A Cappella choirs), professional audio recording, and bussing (grades 5-12 students).
- Registration Fee Information - Coming soon…
SCHOLARSHIPS
WCDA provides need-based partial scholarships for students participating in the All-State choirs. Scholarship applications should be submitted by parents/guardians by October 3. Notification of choir acceptance and scholarships will be sent to choir teachers on October 13.
- Scholarship Application Form - Coming soon…
2026 LOCATION & DATES
The 2026 All-State project will take place in Eau Claire, WI January 15-17, 2026.
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Children’s Choir:
- Registration/Rehearsals/Concert - January 17
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Middle Level, Treble Clef & Bass Clef
- Registration/Rehearsals - January 16-17
- Concert - January 17
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Vocal Jazz, Contemporary Pop A Cappella & Collegiate:
- Registration/Rehearsals - January 15-16
- Concert - January 16
CONCERT TICKET INFORMATION
Coming soon…
NOMINATION INFORMATION
Coming soon…
ROOMING POLICY
All-State Participants in grades 7-12 will be housed 4 to a room. WCDA may grant rooming adjustments to accommodate medical needs. Participants must request rooming accommodations through the All-State Project Chair. Participants may be charged an additional room fee.
QUESTIONS
Contact Eva Stokes, All-State Project chair at allstate@wischoral.org