WISCONSIN MUSIC STRONG

The Future of Music Education in Wisconsin

Advocacy

2021 WMEA Proactive Advocacy Summit

Many Wisconsin teachers have expressed concern about how support for music education may look post-pandemic.  WMEA is offering an advocacy summit on February 16, 2021 from 6:30-8:30pm to support educators with tools and resources for local conversation about 2021-22 student needs, allocation, scheduling, and resources.  Educators and administrators from across the state will … [Read more...] about 2021 WMEA Proactive Advocacy Summit

2020 Wisconsin State Virtual Music Conference – Registration Open!

Registration for the 2020 Wisconsin State Virtual Music Conference, October 25-30 has begun! Join us during the late afternoon and evening for a week of timely and engaging sessions, networking, and an opportunity to check out the online exhibitor booths! Feature social events include a networking mixer, an evening “Live at the Piano Bar,” WSMA State Honors Project Virtual … [Read more...] about 2020 Wisconsin State Virtual Music Conference – Registration Open!

Taking Beginning Band Online: A Spring Success Story

Beginning on Monday, March 16, all Elmbrook Schools will move to virtual learning and no students will report to school.  “Well, that’s awesome. An extra week of spring break,” I thought. I was completely unaware that my life, as well as my family’s, my friends’, my colleagues’ and my students’ lives were all about to change. Fourth and Fifth Grade band was no longer taking … [Read more...] about Taking Beginning Band Online: A Spring Success Story