Wisconsin School Music Association

Growing the future of music education

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Our Purpose

General Information

Founded in 1932, Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, statewide association serving more than 3,500 music teachers and school administrators in the education of 100,000+ students who annually participate in the organization’s activities through their school’s membership. WSMA is a leader in providing programs and services that challenge youth to achieve excellence through music.

The association, including more than 1,000 member schools, is governed by a board of directors consisting of school administrators elected from 10 geographic districts, three elected officers from Wisconsin Music Educators Association, the state music consultant, a community representative and a representative from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Under their leadership, WSMA has created a Strategic Plan to guide us as we challenge our youth to achieve excellence through music. Learn more about WSMA and its partnering organizations at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education in the “Understanding Your State Associations & Foundation” presentation (PDF).

WSMA Vision
In Wisconsin schools and communities, all have access to enriching musical opportunities that assure a lifetime of involvement and enjoyment.

WSMA Mission
To ensure that all students have opportunities which encourage lifelong involvement in music, Wisconsin School Music Association will provide statewide music programming activities, offer leadership and support for school music programs, and advance music as an integral part of the school curriculum and community life.

Our Beliefs
• We believe music is a basic human need.
• We believe the study of music develops life skills.
• We believe the study of music is a vital part of every student’s education.
• We believe a high-quality, comprehensive, inclusive music curriculum should be offered to all students at all levels.
• We believe a comprehensive study of music involves performing, creating, reading, listening and responding to music and should be available for all students at all levels.
• We believe a music program is most effective when there is sensitivity to scope and sequence of musical knowledge for all students at all levels.
• We believe the study of music develops creativity, self-expression, discipline and teamwork.
• We believe music education positively influences other disciplines and professions.
• We believe a quality music program has a positive impact on school climate and community life.
• We believe participation in school music encourages lifelong learning, involvement and appreciation of music.

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New Edition Available Now!

January 2023
“The Joy of Teaching”

Music educators often deem the “joy of teaching” as their number one reason for entering the profession. From sharing meaningful new ways of connecting with students to celebrating overall successes in and outside the classroom, this issue is all about ways of finding joy (again) as a music educator.

Read the full January edition online edition »

 

 

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.
Learn More »

Thank you to…

This organization is supported with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and granted through the Wisconsin Arts Board.

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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partner organizations

  • Wisconsin Music Educators Association
  • Wisconsin Foundation for School Music


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