Central Wisconsin Jerry Ensemble
This premier performance group representing the Jerry Awards in Central Wisconsin features select vocal performers from schools and organizations participating in the Jerry Awards program. Students are selected to be part of the ensemble through auditions and spend each season building their technical skills in acting, singing and dancing, and performing in Wausau and across the state.
For more information, please contact Lyssa Edwards (ledwards@grandtheater.org)
2026-27 Jerry Ensemble Auditions
Sunday, August 30 & Sunday, September 13 | 1-5 PM
Wausau Conservatory of Music
Auditions for the 2026-27 Central Wisconsin Jerry Ensemble will be held on Sunday, August 30 and Sunday, September 13 from 1-5P M at the Wausau Conservatory of Music in Wausau. Students should plan to attend either on August 30 or September 13, and sign up for one (1) hour-long time slot. If students are not available for either date and timeframe, please contact Lyssa Edwards at ledwards@grandtheater.org.
- Prepared Piece: Students should prepare one full song in the style of musical theatre that fits and showcases their voice to perform as part of their audition. Students must audition with an instrumental backing track, which they should provide in advance either as an .mp3 or a YouTube link. Students must email their backing track to Lyssa Edwards at ledwards@grandtheater.org by no later than Wednesday, August 26.
- Assigned Piece: Students will receive an additional musical selection from Lyssa Edwards via email the week prior to auditions. They should learn this selection and prepare to perform it as a part of their audition.
- Dance Audition: Students will be taught a short dance combination that will be performed in a small group during each audition time slot.
Sign up using this form by Wednesday, August 26. Please email Lyssa Edwards at ledwards@grandtheater.org with any questions or concerns. To view the full audition form, click HERE.
