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WMEA is pleased to announce the election of
two district vice presidents: Scott
Emmons of Brown Deer (southeast district) and
Jim Scheuer of Owen (north central
district). Both will begin serving their terms
in July. Congratulations to all
candidates for
being
nominated for these positions.
Thank you especially for your continual
dedication
to music education through leadership in all
that you do.
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| by Monte Dunnum |
"Bob"
As I grow older and look back on people and
their impact on my life, some tend to stand
out. This article is about one of those
individuals.
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| by Brenda Zimmerman |
Pat Pollock has been in the Park Falls school district for 21 years where he has taught instrumental music at all levels. In this special interview, he shares an interesting perspective about what it means to be a music educator. |
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Reminder - Deadline is May 15!
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. As a member, you are invited to
nominate such a person for one of these awards:
Nominations for each of these awards will be screened after the May 15 deadline. Awards will be presented by the WMEA president during the Wisconsin State Music Conference keynote session in Madison this October. |
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Wisconsin Center for Music Education Space is filling quickly for summer professional development workshops. Register now to secure your place in a variety of workshops ranging from general music, band, choir and orchestra to technology. Graduate credit is available for all courses. Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance The 2009 Comprehensive Musicanship Through Performance (CMP) Workshop will be held June 22-26 at UW-Stevens Point. Download the workshop brochure [.pdf] and registration forms now. Registration is still open based on available seats. Hurry, while there is still room! Other Opportunities... WMEA has compiled a list of summer professional development opportunities throughout the state. Read on... |
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The WMEA Listening Project State
Festival will be held Saturday, May 16, 9:30
a.m. at
Waunakee High School.
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In conjunction with Banddirector.com and an
appearance of the Boston Brass at the 2009
Wisconsin State Music Conference, composer
Rick DeJonge is offering an opportunity for
music students to submit a theme for his
composition that will be premiered at the
conference. For consideration, students
simply need to submit an eight-bar theme,
including tempo and time signature, written
in concert pitch. Go to www.banddirector.com
for all details.
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The annual Wisconsin
State Music Conference is set to begin October 28 at
Monona Terrace
Convention Center, Madison. The 2009
conference theme is
"Creativity to the Core." The
conference features:
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Renowned music educator, trainer and
researcher Eunice Boardman, of Rock Island,
IL, passed away May 5, 2009. Acclaimed in her
field nationwide, Boardman, who was director
of the music department at UW-Madison,
remains particularly close in heart to many
Wisconsin educators. Among her many honors
was receiving the WMEA Distinguished Service
Award. A memorial service is planned for May 16.
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