WMEA News Leyla Sanyer, WMEA President-Elect 2011 State Music Conference
Plans for the next Wisconsin State Mu- sic Conference are ongoing. The theme is “Music Lasts a Lifetime,” which is a timely and relevant extension of MENC’s Music In Our Schools Month theme. This theme also speaks to the power of music in education and continuing for life. There will once again be a legislative breakfast organized by Wisconsin Advocates for Music Education (WAME) held during this conference. This is a chance for us to engage our senators and representatives in conversation about the impact of arts edu- cation on our students and communities.
Wisconsin Advocates for Music Education Wisconsin Advocates for Music Educa- tion launched its new web site in the last few months. Visit the site at http://wame.
wmea.com for informational updates on advocacy, as well as videos and links to other sites. WAME is a vitally important committee of WMEA that serves the membership with advocacy efforts. Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or
to share ideas for advocacy in your teach- ing situation. Please visit the web site for contact information.
MENC 2011 Annual National Conference MENC will be providing an annual nation- al conference as a destination for music teachers this summer from June 24-28 in Washington, D.C. There will be many op- portunities for professional development on arts integration, composition for middle school, choral rehearsal techniques, tech- nology, ethnic music ensembles and jazz. Led by MENC President Scott Shuler, mu- sic education leaders (including MENC’s National Executive Board and state music association executives and elected offi- cials) will meet to discuss music education trends and issues. A competitive march- ing music event featuring the world’s most elite drum corps will be presented by Drum Corps International. There will also be performances by choirs, orches- tras and other student music ensembles that are invited to join in the week of music festivities. For more information,
please visit
http://www.menc.org/events/ view/music-education-week and http://
mencevents.org/mewwpage.htm.
FOX Studios Donating $1,000,000 to MENC Fund MENC is the recipient of a $1,000,000 donation from Fox Studios, producers of the hit program “Glee,” to be disseminated to school music programs around the country! Public schools will be invited to submit a video or written description of why their school is most deserving of a grant from MENC. While MENC will not be responsible for running the contest, its role will be to guide Fox in developing criteria for selection, participate in the judging and award the money. MENC has also agreed to perform due diligence to ensure that schools selected meet the developed criteria. Watch for more infor- mation to come at
www.menc.org.
Leyla Sanyer teaches grades 9-12 orchestra and music composition classes at Oregon High School. Email:
les@oregonsd.net
September 2011
Wisconsin School Musician 2011-12 Themes January 2012
April 2012 Music Lasts a Lifetime
The study of music has a multitude of lifelong benefits… it develops creativ- ity, self-expression, discipline and team- work. It is a key contributor to academic success in all areas and certainly an integral part of any strong academic pro- gram. With its deep and intrinsic value, music transcends beyond school glob- ally to all walks of life, where it spans age groups and connects cultures bring- ing quality to life. Simply put, music is for life and it lasts a lifetime. In this issue of Wisconsin School Musician, also dedicated to the 2011 Wisconsin State Music Conference, we explore the power of music throughout life.
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Nurturing Parental Involvement
“Education begins at home.” This com- monly used phrase acknowledges the critical role parents have in a child’s education. Finding ways to connect with parents and engage their involve- ment and support is more important than ever in order to build and sustain a quality music program amidst today’s challenges. From ways to utilize a parent support group, including cross- curricular, to effective methods of com- munication with parents, this issue will offer insights on how to develop and nurture constructive parental involve- ment where and when it matters most.
Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
From inner city to outer countryside, schools of all sizes play a vital role in our state’s education system. While environment and culture varies with each school, there is a commonality of limited resources. Music teachers are continually challenged to find creative ways to perpetuate a strong music program even with fewer resources and smaller student populations. This issue of Wisconsin School Musician will share ways of tapping into the school environment and culture and turning unique challenges into special opportunities.
April 2011
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