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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

Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Produces Encouraging Preliminary Results

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 activities. Preceded … [Read more...] about Second Round of Performing Arts Aerosol Study Produces Encouraging Preliminary Results

Wisconsin Music Education – Outreach Call to Action and Meeting

WSMA and WMEA have issued an outreach call to action to ensure the tools and resources needed are available to their teachers and school leadership so children receive access to a well-rounded education regardless of the mode of delivery in which teaching and learning occur. Even when singing and playing wind instruments may have limitations, there are many other ways to … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Music Education – Outreach Call to Action and Meeting

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