wisconsin music educators association president
Brad Schneider, and it is anticipated that our work will continue as funding will be decided in Washington, D.C. We will stay vigilant as we see how Wisconsin reacts and makes changes based on the language of ESSA. It is imperative that we build relationships with our legislators in order to keep our message about music education at the forefront and capitalize on the great opportunities that ESSA provides. In June, while in Washington, D.C. for the National Assembly, I heard an NAfME spokesperson say that ESSA would be a “great, unfulfilled opportunity” if we do not work to advocate and educate about it.
On the Wisconsin home front, our staff at the Wisconsin Center for Music Education continues to administrate strong honors programs, solo and ensemble festivals, clinics and concert festivals. An exciting move is occurring within many school dis- tricts with the expansion of more diverse course offerings and activities, reaching
“It is imperative that we build relationships with our legislators in order to keep our message about music education at the forefront…”
out to students who are interested in mu- sic outside of band, choir and orchestra tracks. The opportunities are unlimited and provide our Wisconsin students with a stronger, more well-rounded educa- tion, using music. You are directed to the WMEA website (
wmeamusic.org/awards) to view the “Melvin F. Pontius Creative Sparks in Music Education Award” page and view some of the exciting, but often times, non-traditional ways to teach about
music, which have been given this recog- nition and award.
Our world, in an alarming fashion as of late, has been experiencing some frighten- ing and terrible situations. These situations require us to stand strong in our beliefs, including our belief in education, and in particular, music education. Through mu- sic education we gain compassion, truth and knowledge, and it is our constant goal to provide this education to all students, regardless of their location, culture, age, socioeconomic status or gender identifica- tion. In this common goal, our organiza- tion continues to stand strong and we are proud to be “Wisconsin: MusicStrong!” Come experience this strength at the Wisconsin State Music Conference in Madison on October 26–29.
Lynn Seidl is the current WMEA president. Email:
lynn.a.seidl@
gmail.com
MUSICIANS | PERFORMERS | SCHOL ARS
Degree Programs: Music Education
Performance Recording Technology Music Business Composition Music Minor
Music Industry Minor (audition not required)
Music Preview Day: Nov. 16, 2016
Titan Preview Days:
2016: Oct. 28, Nov. 11 2017: April 7, July 10, July 11
Entrance Audition Dates: 2016: Nov. 16* (at end of Music Preview Day) 2017: Feb. 19*, March 11*, April 22 *Scholarship Audition
For more information about scholarship and entrance auditions or Music Preview Day, contact the UW Oshkosh Music Department at
music@uwosh.edu or (920) 424-4224. Auditions are required for all entering freshmen and transfer students.
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