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Wisconsin School Musician

Wisconsin School Musician is the official publication and primary means of communication for Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA). It is written for music educators, college students and all who are interested in music education. Editorial content focuses on professional development articles written by regular columnists, special feature articles and news of the organizations. Wisconsin School Musician is published during the school year in September, January and April and distributed electronically to over 3,000 music teachers from WSMA member schools and WMEA membership in addition to non-member subscribers. The publication is supported through membership dues and fees, advertising and subscriptions.


 

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January 2023
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 September 2022
“Shifting Paradigms in Music Education”
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 April 2022
“FORWARD!“
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 January 2022
“Silver Linings”
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 September 2021
“Music Education: Students at the Center”
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April 2021
“Addressing Contemporary Learning Needs”
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January 2021
“The Sunny Side of Music Learning”
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September 2020

“Vision 2020: The Future is Now”

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April 2020

“Planning for the Future”

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January 2020

“Living in Harmony: Personal & Professional Balance”

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September 2019

“Music: Educating the Whole Person”

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April 2019

“Fostering Leadership”

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January 2019

“Honoring the Love of Learning”

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September 2018

“Music Education: Embracing Diversity”

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April 2018

“Engaging Support Systems”

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January 2018

“Practicing Inclusion”

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September 2017

“Well-Rounded With Music”

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April 2017

“Educator Affectiveness”

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January 2017

“Tuning Up for the New Year”

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September 2016

“Wisconsin – MusicStrong”

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April 2016

“Bridging the Gap”

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January 2016

“Outside the Comfort Zone”

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September 2015

“Musical Minds, Broader Minds”

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April 2015

“Mobile Learning”

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January 2015

“The New Era of Teacher Evaluation”

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“Music – Creating Connections”

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“Sustainability”

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“Innovative Teaching Practices”

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“Music for Body, Mind & Soul”

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“Teaching Musicality”

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“Exploring Cultural Traditions”

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“Great Music, Great Minds”

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“Turning Challenges Into Opportunities”

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“Nurturing Parental Involvement”

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“Music Lasts a Lifetime”

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“Reaching the Next Level: You’re Among Friends”

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“Dear Administrator”

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“Celebrating Our Past, Imagining Our Future”

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“Unveiling the World: Living Globally Through Music”

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Telling the Story: Advocating for Music

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Making the Most of the Concert Festival Experience
Julie A. Palkowski, Madison Metropolitan School District

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Supporting Music Education: Critical Factors for a Successful Program

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The Business of School: Expanding the Learning Power of Music

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Supporting Music Education: Critical Factors for a Successful Program

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Case Study: Comparison of Music Students in 1997 and 2007 Perception of Their Curriculum and Self-Growth

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Telling the Story: Great Ways to Get Your Message Out

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Supporting Music Education: What Administrators Can Do

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Stepping Up to the Challenge:
Finding Professional Development Resources for the Gifted and Talented Student

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Focusing on the Classroom: Music Content Standards

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The Business of School: Expanding the Learning Power of Music

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The Business of School: Helping Teachers Succeed

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The Business of School: Working with Administrators

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Focusing on the Classroom: A Checklist for Teachers

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Enhanced Musicianship Through Technology
By Debra Welander

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School and Community Partnerships: Music Booster Organizations
By Karen Plantenberg

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Developing a Community Music Group
By Albert Asch

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Effective Treatment for Tinnitus is Available
By Jody A. Jedlicka, AuD, Doctor of Audiology

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One Foot In – One Foot Out
A Reflection on Opportunities for Music Involvement after Retirement.
By Larry M. Sheets

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.

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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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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.

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Waunakee, WI 53597
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