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December 2005
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Dear Michelle,
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!
In This Issue
- Feature Article: Conference 2005
- WMEA Distinguished Service Awards
- Conference Planning Session
- Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Teaching Music
- Upcoming Professional Development Workshops
- iGive.com
- Position Opening: Continuing Education Director
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2005 Wisconsin State Music Conference Right on Target! |
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by Christine Hayes, WMEA President
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Those attending this year's Wisconsin State Music Conference
were provided abundant materials and sessions addressing the
theme "Music: The Center of Education." Our keynote speaker
and one of the most gifted musicians of our time, Lorin
Hollander, delivered the most succinct statement on this topic.
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WMEA Distinguished Service Awards |
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WMEA proudly recognized the 2005 Distiguished Service Award
recipients at the Wisconsin State Music Conference General
Session in October. The following awards were given:
Richard G. Gaarder Award, Distinguished Administrator Award,
Michael G. George Award and Community Service
Awards.
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Help Plan Conference 2006 |
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Mark your calendar for the 2006 State Music Conference
Planning Session -- January 7, 2006, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.,
Chula Vista
Resort in Wisconsin Dells!
All WMEA members are invited to join with other music
educators from around the state at this special planning
session.
This is your chance to be involved. Your help is needed:
- Identifying topics and presenters.
- Refining and prioritizing workshop sessions.
- Suggesting special guests and events.
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Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Teaching Music |
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Deadline - December 15
The Wisconsin School Music Association and Wisconsin Music
Educators Association are proud to offer another great way to
recognize professional educators who inspire students with
their own passion for music. Details can be found in the
nomination packet. Nomination forms are due December
15, 2005. The recipient(s) of the Wisconsin Award for
Excellence in Teaching Music will be announced in April 2006.
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Upcoming Professional Development Workshops |
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The new Wisconsin Center for Music Education is offering
several professional development workshops this winter with
graduate credit available. Be sure to read on for more
information about many great opportunities, such as:
Technique and Pedagogy Workshop Series (begins January
28), Writing a
Professional Development Plan for a PI 34 License (begins
January 14), General
Music Workshop (February 24) and more! You can also
conveniently register online for any of the offerings or by phone at 608-850-3566/800
-589-9762!
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iGive.com Supports Music Education |
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Do you shop online? If so, why not get the merchants with
whom you're already shopping to make a contribution in your
name to the Wisconsin
Foundation for School Music?
It's quick, simple, automatic - and best of all: FREE! There
are no extra costs or compromising obligations. Simply become
a member through logging on to www.iGive.com/WFSM.
When you shop for everyday items at the over 650 stores in
the Mall at iGive.com (stores like Office Depot, Barnes & Noble,
Drugstore.com, Lands End, QVC, and PETsMART), up to 26% of
each purchase will be donated to the Wisconsin Foundation for
School Music in support of music education.
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Position Opening: Continuing Education Director |
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Wisconsin Center for Music Education
Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) has just announced
a new position opening for Continuing Education Director of the
Wisconsin Center for Music Education. The Continuing Education
Director will be responsible for developing and implementing
programming for educators, adults and students to be offered
at the Center. Application deadline is January 17, 2006.
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