As likeminded arts and education organizations, NAfME and 52 other national groups have come together to release a unified statement on the necessity of arts education for all students, “Arts Education Is Essential.” We have listened to educators across the country as you grapple with uncertainty in the next and coming school years. With fellow organizations working to preserve … [Read more...] about Arts Education is Essential – National Unified Statement
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CBDNA COVID-19 Response Committee Report – Released May 21, 2020
The College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) COVID-19 Response Committee has completed its initial work, and their report is now on the CBDNA website. They have given permission for this report to be shared, and this document will be updated moving forward as it will serve as a "living document". CBDNA shared through their social media that a future series of … [Read more...] about CBDNA COVID-19 Response Committee Report – Released May 21, 2020
Music for All – “What Now and How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19
"Music for All" hosted a webinar entitled, "What Now & How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19" on May 19, 2020. This webinar provided a compilation of instrumental music education information and research to date from leading associations, organizations, and composers. During this webinar, hosted by Bob Morrison, resource listeners will … [Read more...] about Music for All – “What Now and How? Delivering Solutions for Instrumental Music Education during COVID-19
WSMA Wisconsin Educator Forum – Webinar Recording
On May 19, 2020, Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) hosted its first-ever Wisconsin Educator Forum with guests Tamara Mouw and Julie Palkowski from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Teaching & Learning team. During this one-hour discussion attended by over 220 WSMA member school educators and guests, we learned more about current conversations happening … [Read more...] about WSMA Wisconsin Educator Forum – Webinar Recording
WMEA and NAfME Advocacy, Distance Teaching, and Professional Learning Resources
Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) is the federated state affiliate to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). These organizations appreciate all that you are doing for your students because their well-being comes first, and both want to support our educators with quality resources. WMEA will be unveiling several tools and resources in the coming weeks … [Read more...] about WMEA and NAfME Advocacy, Distance Teaching, and Professional Learning Resources