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WMEA President • Richard Tengowski Music Lasts a Lifetime


Board Perspective • Robert Hanson Music – Always in Arm’s Reach


From the Desk of the Executive Director • Michael George Commemorative Bricks Tell Stories


General Music • Karen Todera Where Is Your Joy?


Tri-M Music Honor Society • Steve Kurr Tri-M in Wisconsin: A Confession and a Request


Early Childhood Education • Rick Townsend Music Teaching for a Lifetime


Listening Project • Peggy Krasin Music Listening Lasts a Lifetime


Choir • Lynn Seidl Music Lasts a Lifetime: Choir Style


Band • Pat Pollock Music is Truly Food for the Soul


Research • Sheila Feay-Shaw The Effects of a Musical Lifetime


Guest • Connie Kramer Why I Love to Go to the State Music Conference


44 Wisconsin Advocates for Music Education • Peggy Hill-Breunig Use the Power of Music to Engage


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Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance • David Bowman Bring New Life to Your Music Staff


Orchestra • Carrie Gruselle Parent-Teacher Conferences: Not Only About the Student


Government Relations • Julie Brown Now What? How to Be Active, Informed and Stay Sane in Today’s Political Climate


Historian & Retired Members • Kristine McLain The Gift of Music… It Lasts a Lifetime


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Wisconsin School Musician 3 54 Student Composers Honored 30 Marvin Rabin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award


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