Congratulations to the 37 Wisconsin districts recently honored with the nation's Best Communities for Music Education distinction. The National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded … [Read more...] about NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award
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Create Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Americans for the Arts – Websites
Create Wisconsin provides current info and action steps concerning state and federal arts and creative funding. Create Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Americans for the Arts’ Action Fund regularly update their sites to ensure timely information to all interested stakeholders. … [Read more...] about Create Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Americans for the Arts – Websites
Arts Education Alliance – FY2026 Federal Budget Impact
On May 2, President Trump released information about his administration’s FY 2026 budget proposal, and cuts to federal education programs outlined would have a devastating impact on funding for the 2026–27 school year. The national level Arts Education Alliance has released additional information on the Alliance webpages about the FY 2026 budget proposal cuts and actions that … [Read more...] about Arts Education Alliance – FY2026 Federal Budget Impact
Wisconsin Music Strong Reignites Posts in May 2025
Wisconsin Music Strong will reignite in May 2025 to provide support to music and arts educators across Wisconsin with weekly updates about state-level budget and policy items impacting music education. Content of posts will be distilled down to the most important points for educators with links to relevant news and research sources. Watch for our introductory posts beginning … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Music Strong Reignites Posts in May 2025
International Performing Arts Aerosol Study – Released Pre-Press Ready
The International Performing Arts Aerosol Study has been released pre-press ready under the title, "Measurements and Simulations of Aerosol Released while Singing and Playing Wind Instruments" at: https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/articles/hq37vp75r This study was possible because of a partnership across academic departments and institutions and collaboration with the … [Read more...] about International Performing Arts Aerosol Study – Released Pre-Press Ready