WSMA News
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WSMA Middle Level State Honors Music Project
Rollo Dilworth of Temple University, James Kjelland of Northwestern University and Scott Wright from the University of Kentucky will lead the 2010 WSMA Middle Level State Honors ensembles in the October rehearsals and concert. A program of classic and contemporary selections has been chosen for the concert, which will feature over 300 dedicated students representing WSMA member schools.
Results of the April 9-10 and April 16-17 auditions will be reviewed by the selection committee, with results letters and in- vitations to be mailed by June 1. Selection committee members include Jim Scheuer of Owen-Withee Schools as chair; Doug Arendt of Grafton John Long Middle School as chair-elect; coordinators Marcia Russell of Platteville, Connie Kramer of Lena and Bob Ignaczk of Oconomowoc. Gregg Butler continues to serve as WSMA board representative.
As the Middle Level State Honors Music Project enters its 16th
Band
Denise Brodbeck, Tigerton – low woodwind coach Kim Meader, Green Bay – flute coach Brad Thew, Viroqua – trombone/euphonium coach Brenda Zimmerman, Schofield – clarinet coach
Orchestra
Shary Birdsong, La Crosse – violin II coach Ginger Marten, Wisconsin Rapids – viola coach
Choir
Marcia Russell, Platteville – coordinator
Chair-Elect
Doug Arendt – Grafton John Long Middle School
The entire Middle Level State Honors staff will meet at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education in Waunakee on Fri- day, July 30 for its traditional summer retreat. In addition to networking with colleagues, the retreat provides an opportunity to review music, staff duties and expectations, prepare student mailings and preview the student event schedule.
Rehearsals will be held on Friday, October 29, at Waunakee
High School. The October 30 Middle Level State Honors Project concert will be held at the Madison Marriott West Convention Center in Madison beginning at 1 p.m.
gretzj@wsmamusic.org.
Wisconsin School Musician
year,
WSMA welcomes the newest staff members beginning their three-year appointment:
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WSMA Awards and Product Mall
This spring, the new WSMA Awards and Product Mall has been rolled out, introducing Wisconsin-based company Medalcraft Mint as an official WSMA partner. Together with Medalcraft Mint, WSMA is committed to providing members with the best possible quality – from the products ordered to the service received. This new partnership has allowed WSMA to offer members “24-7” access, traceable shipping numbers, faster turn- around times and lower shipping costs while not raising the cost or effecting the quality of the festival medals. The new online product mall is the place to purchase authentic WSMA products, including member-only items, such as District and State Solo & Ensemble medals and other awards!
The quickest, most efficient method of payment is by credit or purchasing card (WSMA advises checking with a school business manager prior to placing an order). However, those who cannot use a school credit or purchasing card should contact Medalcraft Mint at 800-558-6348 for a simple work around!
Special thanks to members for purchasing awards officially through WSMA, supporting both their state organization and Wisconsin economy!
Here are simple steps to ordering WSMA medals and other awards:
1. Login to the “Members” area of the WSMA web site:
2. Click the link in the yellow box: “Order WSMA Medals & Awards Online”
3. Login to the product mall –
Username is your school email address* Password is: wsma2010
*If your school email address does not work, try your personal email address that is on file with WSMA.
4. Select your items!
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WSMA Festival News
Each year, volunteers fine-tune their efforts for the success of WSMA Festivals. From office personnel to room monitors, concession workers and results runners – numerous volunteers and hundreds of volunteer hours are required in hosting a suc- cessful festival.
Leading the charge are the festival managers. Colleagues, student participants, parents and family of student participants, adjudica- tors and the WSMA office staff appreciate their leadership and dedication. See list of festival managers for 2009-10 beginning on next page.
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