from the editor
Welcome to the new school year and this edition of Wisconsin School Musician!
Identifying student needs, designing curriculum that responds to those
needs, and utilizing creative teaching strategies to reach all youth through mu- sic is at the heart of our theme, “Music Education: Students at the Center.”
This issue, also dedicated to the 2021 Wisconsin State Music Conference, ex- plores the true essence of what it means and takes to effectively bring students back together, and to the center, with music as a key part of their well-rounded education.
You can further embrace our theme by joining us IN PERSON (that felt REALLY good to type) at the Wisconsin State Music Conference in Madison, October 27–30. Check out the special conference section beginning on page 35. Year after year, the conference provides a meaningful opportunity to meet up with friends and colleagues for some amazing professional learning and networking – all while continuing to sharpen your skills and advance music education for young people throughout our state, and beyond.
On that note, thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Your resilience in finding creative ways to reach students wherever they may be is paramount to their success. We wish you the absolute best this school year!
WISCONSIN SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President • Rich Appel •
rappel@horicon.k12.wi.us Superintendent, School District of Horicon
President-Elect • Steve Plank •
splank@basd.k12.wi.us Superintendent, Burlington Area School District
Past President • Richard Parks •
rparks@marathon.k12.wi.us Superintendent, School District of Marathon
Executive Director • Laurie Fellenz •
lfellenz@wsmamusic.org Oregon
District Representatives
NORTHERN • Peggy Ryan •
ryanpe@scfschools.com Principal, St. Croix Falls High School
WEST CENTRAL • Heidi Eliopoulos •
heliopoulos@altoona.k12.wi.us Superintendent, School District of Altoona
WESTERN • Steve Michaels •
steve.michaels@westby-norse.org Superintendent, Westby Area School District
SOUTHWESTERN • Vacancy
NORTHEASTERN • Richard Parks •
rparks@marathon.k12.wi.us Superintendent, Marathon School District
CENTRAL • Dan Wolfgram •
dwolfgram@manawa.k12.wi.us Principal, Manawa Middle School and Little Wolf High School EASTERN • Vacancy
SOUTH CENTRAL • Mark Hoernke •
mhoer@poynette.k12.wi.us Principal, Poynette High School
EAST CENTRAL • Rich Appel •
rappel@horicon.k12.wi.us Superintendent, School District of Horicon
SOUTHEASTERN • Steve Plank •
splank@basd.k12.wi.us Superintendent, Burlington Area School District
Wisconsin Music Educators Association Paul Budde, President • UW-River Falls •
paul.budde@uwrf.edu Brad Schneider, President-Elect • Verona •
brad.schneider102@
gmail.com Kati Seiter, Past President • Oregon •
katiseiter11@gmail.com
Wisconsin Association of School Boards Andrew Maertz • Reedsville •
amaertz@wasb.org
Kevin Thays, Editor
State Arts Advocates Yorel Lashley • Madison •
yorell@mindspring.com Ben Heninger • Gresham •
heningb@gresham.k12.wi.us
Past Board Member Representatives
Jon B. Gilliland • Fond du Lac •
jonbgilliland@gmail.com Gregg Butler • Fall Creek •
gbutler11@gmail.com
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