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December 2009
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Dear Michelle,
Soundwaves is the official newsletter
of Wisconsin Music
Educators Association. Receiving this
newsletter is
just one of
the many benefits of WMEA membership. Electronic
updates
are sent regularly throughout the school
year. You can update your WMEA member
information anytime by clicking
here
or going to the home page of www.wmea.com
and clicking on "Update Your WMEA Membership
Information" in the lower right corner of the
home page.
Please be sure
WMEA has your current email address so you don't
miss out on
important information!
In This Issue:
- Feature Article
- Next Direction for Band
- Conference Planning Session
- Master Teacher Interview
- Professional Development
Opportunities
- WMEA Awards and Recognition
- MENC National Honor Ensembles
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Feature Article |
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by Kathryn Spargo
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Music, The Reward
I cannot imagine my life without music.
Neither could Nietzsche, who famously said,
"Without music, life would be a mistake."
And, I assume, most of my colleagues would
feel the same, since we all chose music for
our careers.
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Next Direction for Band |
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Application Deadline: Monday, February 1
WMEA has an excellent conference for band
students
in grades 10-12. It's Next Direction
for Band held February 19-21 at Green Lake
Conference Center! This conference
will bring together outstanding high school
students across Wisconsin who share an
interest in learning more about what is
involved in entering a career in music,
especially in band. Students will work with
nationally renowned conductor and composer Frederick
Speck in a band rehearsal setting,
discover the "why" behind rehearsal
procedures, learn about the skills necessary
to be a successful musician and music
educator. More information and the student
application form [.pdf] is available online.
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Help Plan Conference 2010 |
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Mark your calendar for the 2010 Wisconsin State
Music Conference
Planning Session -- January 9, 8:30
a.m. - 12
p.m.,
Wisconsin
Center for Music Education!
WMEA members are invited to join with
other music
educators from around the state at this special
planning
session. This is your chance to get involved
and help:
- Identify topics and presenters.
- Refine and prioritize workshop
sessions.
- Suggest special guests and events.
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Master Teacher Interview |
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by Lisa Benz
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with Carrie Loney
This Soundwaves issue features a
master teacher interview with Carrie Loney
who teaches high school choral music at River
Falls High School. She is active as a church
musician and choir director and is also an
adjudicator.
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Professional Development Opportunities |
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New this year -- webinars!
The Wisconsin Center for Music Education is
expanding its statewide professional
development reach by offering school-year
programming completely by distance learning,
alleviating the need to travel for
professional development. Webinars are "web
seminars," which include both an audio and
online component -- participants simply need
a telephone and computer with Internet access
to attend and they will be able to interact
with the instructor and other participants
while they learn. Click
here for more information on how webinars
work and how to participate.
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WMEA Awards and Recognition |
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Recognizing people who make a difference is
one of the most rewarding activities for any
organization. WMEA sponsors several ways to
recognize people who have sustained a
commitment to music education and made a
positive impact in the school, community or
state: 25+ Years of Teacher Service
Recognition, Richard
G. Gaarder Award, Distinguished
Administrator Award, Distinguished School
Board Member Award,
Michael G. George Award and Community
Service
Awards.
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MENC National Honor Ensembles |
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MENC: The National Association for Music
Education has extended its deadline to
February 1, 2010 for high school students to
audition for its national honor ensembles.
Encourage students to apply for this
opportunity! Visit MENC
Events for complete information, audition
materials list and application.
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