Wisconsin School Music Association

Growing the future of music education

2022 Professional Learning Opportunities

WSMA is proud to present professional learning workshops in collaboration with WMEA.

The Well Tempered String Player - This workshop will survey the various aspects of string playing and teaching, providing the presenters’ favorite approaches to right-hand skills like tone, articulations, bowing styles, and string crossings, and left-hand skills like vibrato, shifting, finger independence, and intonation. Date and Time:  July 12, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Wisconsin Center for Music Education […]
Social Justice in the Elementary Music Classroom - This workshop will focus on the ways in which music experiences can be used as a tool to promote social justice. Dr. Aguilar will share music experiences appropriate for students at the elementary school level and the creative forms in which it can be used to promote social justice. We will deconstruct children’s songs and […]
Stealth Advocacy: Talking the Walk - Join us to examine your ideas on how to embed advocacy in what you do in the classroom every day. We’ll cover student centered approaches to curriculum writing, your work with decision makers, how to change your language to fit different situations, and what allows you to be the best music teacher you can be. […]
Handbells/Hand Chimes in Middle and High School (moderate and advanced techniques) - Improve your ringing skills with moderate and advanced techniques for hand chimes and handbells including weaving, shelley, and 4-in-hand. Ring through some appropriate repertoire for middle school and high school ensembles. Learn how to incorporate the 4 strands of the Wisconsin music standards in your lessons (performing, creating, responding, and creating). Date and Time:  June 16, […]
Rediscovering your WHY through the WMEA Music Standards - Join the standards committee members July 27 & 28, as they take a hands on and practical journey through the standards.  Rediscover the joy in teaching and be inspired by how far you and students can travel grounded in Create, Perform, Respond, and Connect.  Committee members will take you into their classrooms to see standards […]
Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) Summer Camp - Created and taught by real teachers, a CMP workshop 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 and vocal all in one place. Date and Time:  June 27 – July 1 Location: Lawrence University […]

If you have questions about or ideas for educator professional learning opportunities please contact Darin Menk at 800-589-9762.

WSMA thanks The Les Paul Foundation for its ongoing support of music education initiatives!

New Edition Available Now!

April 2022
“FORWARD!“

This issue is about moving ahead with a broader view of the world and engaging all types of learners. It’s about stretching our boundaries and connecting music with other areas… Simply put, “FORWARD!” is about putting the music in motion for progress.

Click here for full April 2022 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.

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