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WMEA President • Richard Tengowski Celebrating Our Past, Imagining Our Future


Board Perspective • Robert Hanson The Three “Rs” Are Dead! Long Live the Three “As!”


From the Desk of the Executive Director • Michael George Just Imagine…


Greetings from DPI • Mel Pontious National Expectations for Learning in Arts Education (NELAE)


College and University • Vanissa Murphy Past and Present Philosophical Musings: Celebrating a Fulfilled Life


Early Childhood Education • Rick Townsend I Sang a Song to a Principal Today…


Historian & Retired Members • Kristine McLain Happy Birthday to Us, Happy Birthday WMEA


Orchestra • Carrie Gruselle String (Pedagogy) Trek: The Next Generation


Administration • Steve Michaels Assessment and Accountability in Our Music Programs


Technology • David Johnson Creative and Inspired Teachers Are the Best Technology!


Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance • Rick Bjella Questions, Questions, Questions!


Band • Kimberly Ricci Passion, Evolution and Progress


Research • Sheila Feay-Shaw WSM History Tells Where WMEA is Going


Listening Project • Peggy Krasin Listening, Learning and Loving It!


35 Summer Workshops Wrap-Up


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wisconsin state music conference Online Attendee Resource Center Featured Performing Groups


Honors Concerts


Meetings, Dinners and Receptions Conference Highlights


Conference Pre-Paid Registration Form


Conference Sessions Visit the Attendee Resource Center for full conference details: www.wmeamusic.org/attendee


Wisconsin School Musician 3


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Celebrating WMEA’s 50th Anniversary


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