The Huisman Honors Recital Competition is named after longtime educator and arts supporter Richard Huisman. Richard was a teacher, principal and superintendent for the School District of Wabeno Area. As an educator, Mr. Huisman believed that young people should have the opportunity for a well-rounded education, including technology, athletics, and the arts.
The honors recital competition is open to musicians in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan who have performed a Class A accompanied solo for the 2025 WSMA Solo and Ensemble Season. Each student entry must perform the music that they prepared for Solo and Ensemble. Students will be evaluated by independent music educators. Eight to twelve students will be selected to perform at the honors recital.
Recitals will take place Saturday May 17th 2025 at 7pm in the Nancy Volk Auditorium and will be a part of the Wabeno Area Players Fine Arts Series. The recital is open to the general public. A minimum of 3 performers will be awarded scholarships ranging from $500-$1,000.
The deadline to apply is April 18th 2025. School music educators will be informed by email by May 5th, 2025, and by letter shortly after, if their students are chosen for the recital. Biographical information for each chosen applicant will only be used for the program and event publicity. For further questions regarding the competition and recital procedure, please contact wabenoareaplayers@gmail.com or call (715) 927-7065.
We look forward to hearing your performance!