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September 2007
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Dear Kevin,
Soundwaves is the official newsletter
of the
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. Please be sure
WMEA has your current email address so you
don't miss out on
important information! You can update your
WMEA member information anytime by clicking
here or going to the home page of www.wmea.com.
In This Issue:
- From the President
- Conference Highlights
- General Conference Information
- WSMA Honors Concert Schedule
- Online Conference Registration and
Brochure
- Preside at Conference
- Legislative Breakfast
- Upcoming Workshops
- Capitol Concerts
- Offer Theme Ideas for 2008
Conference!
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From the President |
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by Kenneth L. Liske
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For music educators in Wisconsin, there is no
more comprehensive annual professional
development event than the Wisconsin State
Music Conference. With dozens of leading
Wisconsin and national clinicians selected by
WMEA members from an annual call for
proposals, industry-sponsored workshops and a
vast exhibit floor featuring the best new
products and services, and the finest musical
performances by school groups and student
musicians at every level, it is the one
annual event no music educator should miss.
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Conference Highlights |
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General Conference Information |
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The Wisconsin State Music Conference is filled
with opportunities to provide you with the
best possible
experience. Take a look at a summary of
important information
to help plan your attendance.
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WSMA Honors Concert Schedule |
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Celebrate the accomplishments of some of
Wisconsin's finest
young musicians by attending the WSMA Honors
Concerts.
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Online Conference Registration and Brochure |
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Preside at Conference! |
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WMEA is now scheduling volunteers to preside
at conference
sessions. The volunteer presider has the
honor of introducing
the session presenter and/or performing group
and making
sure that the presenter's and/or conductor's
needs are met
during the session.
Everyone is welcome to volunteer. If you are
interested in
serving as a volunteer presider, please
download the presider
form (.pdf).
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First-Ever WMEA Legislative Breakfast |
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Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 25
at 8:30 a.m. to attend the first-ever WMEA
Legislative Breakfast at Monona Terrace
Convention Center in Madison during the
Wisconsin State
Music Conference.
- Invite your state legislators to join you
(we'll provide you with the invitation)
- Help promote music education to your
representative (we'll provide you with
talking points)
- Learn about the future of a Wisconsin
State Arts requirement for graduation
- Celebrate the Arts in Wisconsin
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Upcoming Workshops for Music Teachers |
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The Wisconsin Center for Music
Education is
the
perfect complement to the Wisconsin State
Music Conference.
See the upcoming workshops schedule,
including follow-up workshops to conference
sessions, offerings
with graduate credit and more by visiting
www.wsmamusic.org/center.
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Capitol Concerts - Now Accepting Applications |
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Deadline is December 1, 2007
Each year, WMEA sponsors school music group
concerts in the State Capitol Rotunda during
March and April. The concerts kick off as a
celebration of MENC's Music In Our Schools
Month and offer groups an opportunity to
perform in this beautiful Wisconsin landmark.
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Offer Theme Ideas for 2008 Conference! |
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Each year, the Wisconsin State Music
Conference takes on a new theme/slogan, such
as "Purposeful Passion, Remarkable Results,"
which is the theme/slogan for this year's
conference. WMEA is now inviting ideas for
the 2008 theme and we would like to hear from
you!
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