Wisconsin School Music Association

Growing the future of music education

Virtual Ensembles – Creating Music from a Distance – July 16 and 17

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You’ve seen dozens of virtual choirs, bands, and orchestras online in the last few months. How do they do it? Join Eric Anderson, Anthony Cao, and Molly Petroff as they share how they have not only brought their large ensembles together but also helped small groups of students collaborate through technology. The workshop will focus on free software that is available to everyone with a computer as well as sharing other paid platforms depending on educator interest and available resources.

Date and Time: Thursday and Friday, July 16 and 17, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Time includes presentations, individual work time, and office hours to connect with presenters.)

Location:  Virtually hosted by Wisconsin Music Educators Association in collaboration with Wisconsin School Music Association

Instructors: Eric Anderson, Anthony Cao and Molly Petroff

Class Full – Registration Closed

  • Look for more information in the fall for a possible class offering.

 

Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance – Winter Edition – January 31 and February 1, 2020

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This hands-on workshop presents the Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) model of music teaching and performance.  Participants will explore the five points of the model (selection, analysis, strategies, outcomes, and assessment) and will prepare projects and teaching plans to use in their classrooms.

Date and Time: Friday, January 31, 2020 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, February 1, 2020 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Wisconsin Center for Music Education

Instructors: Members of the CMP Project

Graduate Credit: 1 credit available – for more information contact Darin Menk at 800-589-9762

Registration

Pre-registration is required 10 business days before workshop:

  • Member*            $100
  • Non-Member     $130
  • Collegiate           FREE

Register Online

Print Registration Form (pdf)

*Discounted rate available for members of WMEA, NAfME or staff in WSMA member schools.

 

WMEA Standards Workshop – Winter Edition – January 24 and 25, 2020

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Join us to explore the WMEA Wisconsin Music Standards!
We will explore the WMEA Wisconsin Music Standards, including how they are organized, how they compare to the National Standards & 1997 Wisconsin Music Standards, and how they connect with Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP). In addition, we will examine Wisconsin initiatives, such as the new Secondary General Music strand, enhancements to the Technology strand, and additional standards related to Connecting, one of the Artistic Processes.
But wait….there’s more!
On the second day, participants will have dedicated time to work on plans for incorporating the WMEA Wisconsin Music Standards in their own schools and classrooms. Come as an individual educator, or bring your entire music team. Develop ideas for a single piece of music, plan a project-based unit, or plan for one class or grade level. It’s up to you!

 

Date and Time:  Friday, January 24, 2020 – 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday, January 25, 2020 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: Wisconsin Center for Music Education

Instructors: Members of the WMEA Standards Committee

Graduate Credit: 1 credit available – for more information contact Darin Menk at 800-589-9762

Registration

Pre-registration is required 10 business days before workshop:

  • Member*            $100
  • Non-Member     $130
  • Collegiate           FREE

NOTE: Workshop fees include lunch on Saturday.

Register Online

Print Registration Form (pdf)

*Discounted rate available for members of WMEA, NAfME or staff in WSMA member schools.

 

 

Music Theater Workshop – October 2, 2019

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Offered in collaboration with the Wausau Conservatory of Music

This two hour music theater workshop for students and teachers will include a review of event rules, analysis of the WSMA music theater rubric and small group sessions to learn more about acting and blocking.

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 2, 2019 – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Wausau Conservatory of Music, 404 Seymour St., Wausau, WI  54403
Instructors: Victoria Donahue and Debra Traeder

Victoria is a current WSMA program director and master adjudicator with thirteen years of experience preparing students for solo and ensemble.

Debra brings her skill as a master adjudicator for WSMA, having many years of experience judging vocal solos, ensembles, show choirs, choral festivals and musical theater. She has been a choral director for over 20 years and has been active in auditioned community performance ensembles for more than 40 years.

Registration

Pre-registration is due by September 13, 2019

  • $25 per WSMA member school

Register Online

Print Registration Form (pdf)

 

New Edition Available Now!

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.

Contact Us

Wisconsin School Music Association 1005 Quinn Drive
Waunakee, WI 53597
608.850.3566
800.589.9762

Business Hours:
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm


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