Wisconsin Music Educators Association: Philosophy Statement

WMEA Philosophy Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

The Wisconsin Music Educators Association exists to improve the quality of music education in Wisconsin by representing the shared interests and needs of music educators and fostering their professional growth.

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Music is an integral part of a complete education. Music engages people in objective, subjective, symbolic, and concrete aspects of human experience.

Music education improves learning in other subjects. Quality music education:

develops aesthetic awareness and sensitivity;
provides a source of enjoyment which enhances the quality of life from early experiences through adulthood.
provides a means for creativity and self-expression;
provides a sense of history and cultural heritage;
provides opportunity for visible success and achievement in the school and community;
develops life skills for work and personal success;
makes the school and community a more pleasant place to learn, work, and live;
increases the satisfaction derived from music throughout life; and
increases understanding of other cultures through music.

GOALS

Become the leading advocate for music education in Wisconsin.
Attract and retain quality music educators to the profession.
Revitalize music educators with exciting opportunities for professional development.
Promote lifelong learning in the arts.

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