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EdCamp an ‘Unconference’ Experience – August 6, 2025, Waunakee

February 23, 2025 By dmenk

An “Unconference” (also referred to as an “EdCamp”) is a participant-driven conference model that emerged in the early 2010s. Unconferences prioritize participant voices as leaders and decision-makers. This means that those who are in attendance have opportunities to both participate and lead.

The morning of the event, participants will gather over a light breakfast to propose and organize sessions based on the interest and expertise of those in attendance. After sessions are scheduled, volunteer educators then lead and facilitate sessions by taking their own knowledge and lived experiences to generate conversation and collaboration with their other participant peers.

Plan to join this unique opportunity for educators from all experience levels and backgrounds to share experiential knowledge and participate in community-based problem-solving.

Date: August 6, 2025
Times: TBD
Location: Wisconsin Center for Music Education, 1005 Quinn Dr, Waunakee WI 53597

Registration information available soon!

 

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CMP Summer Camp – July 8-10, 2025 – Edgewood High School, Madison

February 23, 2025 By dmenk

CMP Summer Workshop

Created and taught by real teachers, this is the authentic professional development experience that will really transform your work. Come experience the energy and excitement of creative, passionate K-12 music teachers, new and veteran, instrumental, general, vocal and studio educators all in one place.

Watch demonstration classes taught by master teachers
Think about how this model will fit with your particular style and students.
Discuss ideas, ask questions and hear from others all around the country in small group settings.
Create a teaching plan that you can really use.

  • A natural fit for professional goals.
  • Current educational initiatives are examined from a CMP perspective.
  • A perfect mix of inspiring and practical.

This year’s camp will be held July 8-10 at Edgewood High School, Madison, Wisconsin.

For more details and registration, view the CMP Summer Camp Page.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance (CMP) – Winter Workshop – January 23-24, 2026

August 8, 2024 By dmenk

  • Looking to connect with colleagues, reflect on your teaching to date and recharge your batteries for second semester? Our Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) Winter Workshop is just for YOU!
  • Excellent mentor facilitators, inviting space and incredible colleagues await you to bring reflective joy into your next few months with students. Participants will explore the points of the model (selection, analysis, strategies, outcomes, and/or assessment) and come together in community.
  • Teachers of all kinds are welcome! Studio teachers, elementary and secondary general music teachers, band, choir and orchestra teachers…CMP can be used in any music teaching situation.
  • This professional development is designed to give autonomy and agency to music teachers to use the CMP model as it best meets the current needs of their students. The goal is to empower teachers to be their own spokesperson for CMP in their teaching spaces.

Dates and Times: Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Wisconsin Center for Music Education at 1005 Quinn Dr. Waunakee, WI 53597
Instructors: CMP Committee Members


Registration Information

  • WMEA Members Rate (with NAfME/WMEA Number) – $95.00
  • NAfME Collegiate Rate (with NAfME/WMEA Number) – $30.00
  • Standard Rate (all other attendees or out of state) – $115.00

Registration Form

Cancellation Refund Policy:
A full refund minus $25.00 processing fee will be granted if notification of cancellation is received at learning@wsmamusic.org ten or more days before workshop offering. After that, no refund will be given.

Filed Under: School Year 25-26

Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin – Resources for the 2025-2026 School Year

February 6, 2023 By dmenk

WSMA in partnership with PBS Wisconsin Education have created cultural resources for use in your classroom, your performance group rehearsals or your own educational growth. In Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin performers from across Wisconsin share a composition, a performance, the story behind the music and the role of music in their own lives. Educator guides for classroom use as well as extended resource lists are provided for each performer’s work. Make use of these valuable resources:

  • Composer Performances and Interviews
  • Educator Guides
  • Online Resources
  • Interview and Workshop Recordings

SEL  Connected Re/sound Lesson Resources Cindy Bourget created social emotional learning resources created for each of the Re/sound lessons. Outcomes, strategies, plan and assessments from the SEL educator guides were shared. Take advantage of this opportunity to work with the resources prepared by a WSCA award winning school counselor!

  • SEL Workshop Recording
  • SEL Workshop Resources
  • Additional Re/sound SEL Resources

 


Filed Under: School Year 25-26

Future Workshop Planning

February 6, 2023 By dmenk

Workshop planning for the 2023-2024 school year has begun. If you have ideas for a possible workshops, share them at learning@wsmamusic.org.

 

Filed Under: Summer 2023

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September 2025
“Building Vibrant Communities Through Music”

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An educational collaboration by WSMA and PBS Wisconsin Education

Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin
In a state-wide survey and listening sessions with music educators, we learned about the need for current, authentic, culturally diverse resources, as well as support in teaching with and about music from different cultures. This multimedia collection for general music programs serving grades 4-8 includes video interviews with Wisconsin musicians, performances, audio files, and educator engagement guides designed to help activate the media with learners.
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