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| by Lisa Benz |
with Jane Thompson
Jane Thompson teaches grades 5-8 choir, vocal
lessons and general music at Viking Middle
School at Baldwin-Woodville. In this special
interview, she shares her perspective on what
it means to be a music teacher in a growing
rural community as well as important
qualities for teachers today.
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| by Kathryn Spargo |
I have read that we have learned more about
the brain and how it works in the past 40
years than we have in the previous 400! What
a great time to be a teacher ... Whatever
your topic or concern, it is easy to find
help today.
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Recognizing people who make a difference is
one of the most rewarding activities for any
organization. WMEA sponsors several awards to
recognize people who have sustained a
commitment to music education and made a
positive impact in the school, community or
state. Nominate someone you know! The May
deadlines are not far off.
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Celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM)
this March by attending Capitol Concerts.
In just a couple of weeks, the State Capitol will
be filled with voices and
instruments. In
celebration of MIOSM, WMEA is again
sponsoring school music
group
performances in the Capitol Rotunda.
Concerts will be
held on select days each week in March and
April,
between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
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The Wisconsin Center for Music Education is offering three upcoming professional development workshops with graduate credit available and distance learning options:
February 28 In addition to these great offerings, check out the extensive and growing list of summer workshops. Registration for most workshops will open March 16. Visit the web site for updates and more information on all center programming, plus online registration. |
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Are you interested in...
Mark your calendar now for the 2009 Comprehensive Musicanship Through Performance (CMP) Workshop June 22-26 at UW-Stevens Point. Watch for the CMP summer workshop mailer coming out in March. |
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As an added resource for our members, the
WMEA web site features an area for other
statewide organizations and institutions to
post professional development opportunities
relevant to music teachers.
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Mark Your Calendar!
March 2 - April 8
March 15
April 25
May 2
May 5
May 16
June 22 - 26
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