"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
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Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
A number of performing arts organizations have joined forces to commission a study on the effects of COVID-19 on the return to the rehearsal hall. It is important to understand what risks exist in performing arts classrooms and performance venues. Specifically, the study will examine aerosol rates produced by wind instrumentalists, vocalists, and even actors, and how quickly … [Read more...] about Unprecedented International Coalition led by Performing Arts Organizations to Commission COVID-19 Study
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
Resources Shared During Wisconsin Educator Forum
Several resources were shared by Julie Palkowski, WI DPI Arts & Creativity Consultant, during the WSMA Wisconsin Educator Forum hosted on Tuesday, May 19: Arts Educators: You are invited to attend online arts education sessions. These are scheduled from 12-12:45pm CST, and the next scheduled session is Thursday, May 21. Julie Palkowski, PhD, Arts & Creativity … [Read more...] about Resources Shared During Wisconsin Educator Forum
WSMA Virtual Solo Festival
Thousands of music students who prepared to perform vocal and instrumental solos in cancelled District/State Solo & Ensemble Festivals recently participated in the Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Virtual Solo Festival — an alternative experience the non-profit organization scrambled to develop and launch for youth statewide (and beyond) amidst the pandemic “social … [Read more...] about WSMA Virtual Solo Festival