general music


is a music educator who now oversees the program and the university students.


The Whitewater string program started with 60 fourth-grade students. This year, 32 students have continued as fifth grad- ers and 74 fourth graders have enrolled. Students meet each week for one large group lesson for 30 minutes and one full orchestra rehearsal for 40 minutes. The instructors are paid from an after-school fund. Students are not charged a fee and can rent their instruments from a local music store at a low cost. Whitewater Uni- fied School District pays for the buses that


bring students from the other elementary schools to Lincoln Elementary School. This venture is a true partnership. White- water school district’s superintendent, school board, the elementary school principals, staff and parents, the UW- Whitewater Music Department and Christine Hayes have worked together to make this program a reality! For more information, send your request to chayes@ wwusd.org.


When administrators use available re- sources to learn what students should know and be able to do in music, they


are better able to hire and evaluate music educators. When they foster opportunities for those “little” musical moments and promote innovation in their school, every- one benefits. When administrators work together with teachers and community members, entire programs can be created. Even administrators with the tightest bud- gets can support their music teachers and promote music in their schools.


Karen Tordera teaches general music and choir in the Whitewater Unified School District. Email: ktordera@wwusd.org


Wisconsin School Musician


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