Competition Day
Arrival – Requirements – Schedules – Maps – Meals – Dress Code
General Information & Schedule
Detailed AM/PM Performance Schedules
A.M. and P.M. Schedules are subject to change. Revisions are usually necessary and unavoidable. Please, visit the website often between now and competition day for the latest revisions.
Additionally, we will keep the WMA Fine Arts Competition Participant Facebook group promptly updated, as well. Thank you for your flexibility and patience.
For up-to-date news and announcements you may choose to join us on the
WMA Fine Arts Competition Participant Private Facebook Group
for students, families, parents, guardians, teachers, directors, judges, and WMA staff and volunteers.
*PLEASE, be prepared. Do not risk being disqualified! Know all requirements and print the necessary music pieces, judge’s forms, artist’s statements, drama scripts, etc., before your arrival. Onsite printing services are no longer available. No exceptions. Please, do not ask staff to print hard copies for you. Thank you.
If you have ANY questions or need clarification, please email us prior to competition day at: info@woodridgemusicacademy.com, with “2025 COMPETITION QUESTION” in the subject line.
You Need to Know-
Transporting Art
NO Woodridge Music Academy staff members or art judges are permitted to transport art pieces to the competition site on behalf of other schools or groups. Thank you.
Warm Up Rooms
There will be warm up rooms available on a sign-in basis throughout the building. Warm up rooms are NOT to be used as hang out space.
Venue Map
A map of the building will be posted throughout the building and online. The schedule is color-coded to coordinate with the map of Lifeway Baptist Church to aid the students in finding warmup and performance locations.
Meal & Snack Options
Purchase from on-site Food Trucks
Food Trucks will be on site, with affordable prices! They will be located just outside the gymnasium exit door to purchase lunch and/or dinner! Cash, debit and credit cards are accepted.
WMA Cafe
Enjoy the purchase of snacks, baked goods (including, some gluten-free options), water, soda, and coffee at The WMA Cafe throughout the day!
Cash, debit, and credit cards accepted, but we recommend bringing cash in case of technical issues.
Please keep food and beverages in the gymnasium, with the exception of water.
Water bottles may be carried throughout the building.
Visit Local Restaurants
There are several restaurants within 5 minutes of the church premises and approximately 15-20 minutes into Bloomington. Please, plan accordingly to allow time to return for performances.
Bring Your Own Food
You are welcome to bring your own food to eat in the gymnasium or at the picnic tables outside. Please note: No crockpots, please. Microwaves and other appliances will NOT be available for heating food from the outside.