from the editor


Yes, we are “Amer- ica’s Dairyland” – also known for Cheeseheads, Bucky Badger and Brewer mania. But there’s way more to our story…


Within the state’s tapestry of tradition and deeply rooted pride, Wisconsin, among its many special attributes, is a national beacon for leadership in music educa- tion! Despite challenges throughout time, Wisconsin music educators have lit the way for generations of music students, providing top quality music instruction, from traditional to out-of-the-box, in- novative curriculum, that is often the difference maker in a well-rounded edu- cation… Hence our theme, “Wisconsin: MusicStrong.”


With recent passing of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which lists “music” separately as a subject that a well-rounded student requires, we are reminded of the cooperative effort by music educators to keep music at the forefront of education. Wisconsin music educators, collectively with those around the nation, exem- plify the importance of a quality music education every day, from the classroom to Capitol Hill, advocating for their students.


In this issue, also dedicated to the 2016 Wisconsin State Music Conference, we explore and celebrate the many ways edu- cation is strengthened through the vitality of music in our schools. We look to the future as we carry our tradition forward.


So together, let’s turn the page to another great year of history in the music making!


WISCONSIN SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION


BOARD OF DIRECTORS President • R. Scott Pierce • spierce17@wi.rr.com District Administrator, Central High School District of Westosha, Salem


President-Elect • Jon Gilliland • jonbgilliland@gmail.com Fond du Lac


Past President • Gregg Butler • Fall Creek • gbutler11@gmail.com


District Representatives NORTHERN • Nathan Vlcek • nvlcekn@ricelake.k12.wi.us Associate Principal, Rice Lake Middle School


WEST CENTRAL • TBD


WESTERN • Sam Ruud • ruuds@arcadia.k12.wi.us Principal, Arcadia Middle School


SOUTHWESTERN • Luke Francois • luke.francois@mp.k12.wi.us Superintendent, Mineral Point Public Schools


NORTHEASTERN • Richard Parks • rparks@marathon.k12.wi.us Superintendent, Marathon Public Schools


CENTRAL • TBD EASTERN • TBD SOUTH CENTRAL • TBD


EAST CENTRAL • Doug Arendt • darendt@grafton.k12.wi.us Assistant Principal, John Long Middle School, Grafton


SOUTHEASTERN • R. Scott Pierce • spierce17@wi.rr.com District Administrator, Central High School District of Westosha, Salem


Wisconsin Music Educators Association Lynn Seidl, President • Luxemburg • lynn.a.seidl@gmail.com Kati Seiter, President-Elect • Manitowoc • katiseiter11@gmail.com James Scheuer, Past President • Owen • jimscheuer@charter.net


Wisconsin Association of School Boards


Terry McCloskey • Three Lakes • capt.mccloskey@gmail.com Department of Public Instruction


Julie Palkowski • Madison • julie.palkowski@dpi.wi.gov Kevin Thays, Editor


Parent-Community Liaison Todd Schmidt • Waunakee • tschmidt@vil.waunakee.wi.us


Past Board Member Representative


Jon Gilliland • Fond du Lac • jonbgilliland@gmail.com Gregg Butler • Fall Creek • gbutler11@gmail.com


4 September 2016


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