How Does the TEACH Act Help with Virtual Music Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic? NAfME and the NFHS have released joint Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act copyright analysis aimed at helping music educators teaching in virtual environments. Teachers engaging in distance learning this fall must understand the copyright laws in this … [Read more...] about Copyright Guidance for Distance Learning released by NFHS and NAfME
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2020-2021 WSMA Membership and Programs
Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) has posted our program updates for the 2020-2021 school year. Our team is excited to announce three of our programs will be available virtually during Fall 2020 - Solo & Ensemble Festival, Student Composition Project, and Middle Level/High School State Honors Project. Updates about WSMA Aca U are anticipated in January … [Read more...] about 2020-2021 WSMA Membership and Programs
WMEA Offers New Resources to Teacher Membership
WMEA is offering three opportunities for membership during Fall 2020: Advocacy Fast Action Team, WMEA Virtual Gatherings, and Early Career Music Teacher Collaboration Project. An Advocacy Assistance Team has been established by WMEA to help suggest strategies, present ideas, and offer resources to formulate your response. Access the Advocacy Assistance Request Form at this … [Read more...] about WMEA Offers New Resources to Teacher Membership
Performing Arts Aerosol Study – Round One Preliminary Results
7/13 Update at NFHS.org Disclaimer: All information provided through the study is to be used strictly for general consideration. This information will be updated by NFHS when it becomes available; please share the link to this webpage instead of the PDF document. Preliminary results for woodwinds and brass were received July 10th . Preliminary results for singing and theatre … [Read more...] about Performing Arts Aerosol Study – Round One Preliminary Results
Percussive Arts Society COVID-19 Task Force Report
The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) COVID-19 Task Force was assembled to address the implementation of safety protocols with the goal of creating a set of guidelines, best practices, and recommendations specific to the percussion field. PAS website here>> … [Read more...] about Percussive Arts Society COVID-19 Task Force Report