Continued from page 29 COVID-19 Resources
Though we wish we could say these pages are no longer needed, as of this writing, COVID-19 infections continue to affect Wisconsin; especially in the rural areas of the state. WMEA will maintain and update as needed our COVID-19 resource pages:
• WMEA COVID-19 Statement official position statement from WMEA
• WMEA Online Teaching Project online site for sharing music resources and lesson plans with educators across Wisconsin
• COVID-19 – Talking Points for Speaking with School Administrators
• Letter to School Administrators joint letter drafted by WMEA and WSMA
WMEA Standards Committee
Meaningful Guidelines to Inspire Great Music Education Submitted by Christine Hayes – Standards Chair
The WMEA Standards Committee has been creatively developing various venues to bring learning opportunities to Wisconsin music educators.
Offered Standards Workshop July 27–29, 2021
Turning the Page: A New Chapter with the WMEA Music Standards This workshop provided the opportunity to collaborate on best teaching practices, get a jump start with new standards- based units and plans, explore and create more just and compassionate classrooms, and educate others through advocacy featuring a full day conversation around social justice with special guest speaker Beatriz Aguilar!
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OFFERING VIRTUAL SEMI- NARS 2021–22 School Year – A Seminar Soirée of WMEA Stan- dards.
The WMEA Standards Committee is developing a series of four vir- tual seminars through the 2021–22 school year. These sessions will be succinct and relevant to the “now.” Specific dates will be announced. Each seminar will be 6:30–8:00 pm on a Wednesday evening. Partici- pants will earn a Professional Devel- opment Certificate from WMEA/ WSMA for completing all four seminars.
a. OCTOBER – Create b. NOVEMBER – Perform
c. JANUARY – Connect (social justice and Black History Month)
d. FEBRUARY – Respond Wisconsin State Music Conference
The WMEA Standards Committee will be presenting 2 sessions on Friday, October 29. Come join us in Madison!
For more information contact Standards Chair, Christine Hayes (
chayes@wwusd.org)
Laurie Fellenz WMEA Executive Director, Elected to National Post Executive Director Laurie Fellenz was elect- ed as the next chair of the NAfME Council of State Executives. NAfME Societies and Councils provide expert, committed leader- ship for all key areas of music education within the association. The Council of State Executives provides state executives in the 52 NAfME federated associations with the opportunity to exchange ideas, review programs, learn about issues associated with legal and regulatory requirements for nonprofits, and coordinate activities with each other and NAfME. She will serve as chair-elect during 2021-22 school year and a two-year term beginning in July 2022. CONGRATULATIONS LAURIE!
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Looking Back: 2019 NAfME National Assembly candid moment
WMEA Spring Election Results
During the Spring of 2021, WMEA mem- bers voted on two positions for the WMEA Executive Board. Members selected are:
• Ginger Marten – Wisconsin Rap- ids Schools, was elected as North Central District vice president
• Erica Breitbarth – Reagan High School in Milwaukee, was elected as Southeast District vice president
Thank you for your willingness to serve on the WMEA Executive Board!
Ginger Marten
Erica Breitbarth
September 2021
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