The latest "Arts Education School Operating Considerations" (November 23, 2020) information has been shared on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Arts Education website: https://dpi.wi.gov/.../Arts_Education_Considerations-_11... Feedback about this matter can be shared directly with DPI by through email at: COVID-19questions@dpi.wi.gov or through their … [Read more...] about WI DPI – Arts Education School Operating Considerations (Updated November 23, 2020)
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NFHS 3rd Round- Preliminary Studies Release on November 13, 2020
At 12:00 Central on Friday, November 13, the National Federation of State High School Associations will release information from the 3rd round of preliminary studies related to COVID-19 mitigation. The following will be available: A one-page summary Aerosol Production and Mitigation Effects Efficacy of Bell Covers and Masks Keyhole Expellation of Aerosol … [Read more...] about NFHS 3rd Round- Preliminary Studies Release on November 13, 2020
James Weaver Shares Details of the Performing Arts Aerosol Study
In August, an aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and a coalition of more than 125 performing arts organizations has generated a second set of preliminary results that provides further optimism for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on performing arts … [Read more...] about James Weaver Shares Details of the Performing Arts Aerosol Study
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
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