Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin

An educational collaboration by WSMA and PBS Wisconsin Education

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Project Background

Re/sound: Songs of Wisconsin is a collection of educational media resources for general music programs serving grades 4-8, and is a collaboration with Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and PBS 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. These educator-stated needs shaped the direction and goals of the collection.

This multimedia collection includes video interviews with Wisconsin musicians, performances, audio files, and educator engagement guides designed to help activate the media with learners.

Learning Goals

• Explore – Explore connections between music, identities, cultures and emotions.
• Recognize – Recognize shared and unique elements of distinct pieces of music.
• Relate – Relate content to personal experiences choosing, playing and sharing music.

Resources

• PBS Wisconsin Education
  • Re/sound musicians
  • Educator guides
• Supplemental Websites
  • Over 100 additional resources for lesson planning, lesson extension, student research or educator background
  • Easily searched by curriculum, culture, instrument or performer
  • View Links – links to our WSMA resources page
• Social Emotional Learning Lessons
  • Connect student well being with Re/sound through these complete lesson plans aligned with SEL standards and assessments
  • Black River Revue
  • Wade Fernandez
  • SistaStrings
  • Lavanyaa Surendar
  • Maa Vue
  • Marcya Daneille
  • Klassik
  • Richard Hildner Armacanqui & Juan Tomaz Martinez
• Additional Resources and Workshop Recordings
  • 2023 Wisconsin State Music Conference Session Slide Show and Resources
  • Re/sound Performer Performer Panel Discussion Recording
  • Hmong Curriculum Resources Workshop Recording
  • LatinX Curriculum and Lesson Planning Workshop Recording
  • Social Emotional Learning Lesson Overview and Explanations Workshop Recording
  • Social Emotional Learning Lessons Overview and Explanations Slide Show and Resource List
  • Jazz Workshop Resources
  • Mariachi Workshop Recording and Resource List
• Re/sound Workshops
  • In person and virtual workshops are held regularly to build on resources provided in lessons.
  • Attendance is typically free with required registration.
  • Offerings are available each school year on the WSMA professional learning page.