Wisconsin Center for Music Education

As first of its kind in the nation, the Wisconsin Center for Music Education is now a reality! The center, located in Waunakee, Wisconsin (just north of Madison) serves music teachers, students and community members with diverse music education programs and resources. The Wisconsin Center for Music Education is a catalyst for innovation and growth of music and arts education throughout the state.

About the Wisconsin Center for Music Education
•	Features of the Center
•	Benefits of the Center
•	Frequently Asked Questions
•	Partnerships
•	Contribution Opportunities

Upcoming Events

Summer 2008 Workshops
June 2008 Workshops
June 16-20	Elementary Methods Week:
June 16	Dalcroze Eurhythmics Kathy Thomsen, Hamline University
June 17	Kodaly Methods and Applications Karin Boumeester, Eau Claire
June 18	Orff Schulwerk Processes, Techniques and Applications Judy Bond, UW-Stevens Point, and Mary Lea Clark, Mequon
June 19	Gordon Music Learning Theory Rick Townsend, Maranatha College, and Heather Shouldice, Farmington Hills, MI
June 20	Early Childhood Music and Movement Through Musikgarten Janice Vidruk, Madison
June 24-27	PK-5 General Music Pedagogy and Portfolio Development Vanissa Murphy, UW-Eau Claire
June 24-28	Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) Workshop
June 30 - July 1	Audio Recording Techniques and Software Josh Werner, Mukwonago

July 2008 Workshops
July 2-3	Video Production Workflow Adam Nemmers and Tad Hernandez, YearMovie, Inc.
July 7-8	Finale Notation, Level 1 Mavis Kallestad, Wayzata, MN
July 9-10	Finale Notation, Level 2 FULL - call 800-589-9762 for waiting list Mavis Kallestad, Wayzata, MN
July 9-10	Sibelius Notation, Level 1 DeWayne Roberson, Watertown
July 11-12	Sibelius Notation, Level 2 DeWayne Roberson, Watertown
July 14-15	Marching Band Techniques, Level 1 Dan Hopkins, Cumberland
July 16-17	Marching Band Techniques, Level 2 Andy Brady and Nick Lane, Plus One Drill Designs
July 18	Understanding Marching Band Adjudication Tim Wurgler, WSMA
July 21	SmartMusic Accompaniment Software, Level 1 Jeanne Olson, Wisconsin Rapids
July 22	SmartMusic Accompaniment Software, Level 2 Jeanne Olson, Wisconsin Rapids
July 29-30	Planning Curriculum in Music Mel Pontious, DPI, and others

August 2008 Workshops
August 4-8	Multicultural Music Week:
August 4	Hit It, Tap It, MAKE It! Will Ulrich, Wauwatosa
August 5	Music of Mali Tani Diakite and Djam Vivie, Madison
August 6	Hmong Culture and Music Mai Zong Vue, Madison
August 7	Hispanic Songs and Games in the Classroom Beatriz Aguilar, Edgewood College
August 8	Discover the Indian Tabla Todd Hammes, Madison
August 6-7	Vocal Jazz Institute Co-sponsored by WSMA and WCDA
August 11	Professional Development Plan (PDP) Writing Workshop Kathy Larson, CESA 2
August 12 & October 11	Assessment for the 21st Century Mel Pontious, DPI, and others
August 13	WSMA Adjudicator Workshop
August 14-15	Smart Interactive Whiteboard Applications Jennifer Trott, AVI Systems, and DeWayne Roberson, Watertown
August 18-23	Techniques and Pedagogy Week:
August 18	Woodwinds for the Non-Woodwind Player Aimee Pashby, Shell Lake
August 19	Rhythm Section Tips and Techniques Marty Robinson, UW-Oshkosh
August 20	Percussion for the Non-Percussionist Cindy Terhune, McFarland
August 21 (morning)	Singing in the Instrumental Rehearsal Mary Schmidt, Sun Prairie
August 21 (afternoon)	Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Piano Accompaniment Kristie Estervig, Waunakee
August 22	Strings for the Non-String Player Wendy Buehl and Leyla Sanyer, Oregon
August 23	Bright Ideas for Brass Jim Kyle, Madison, and Brad Schneider, Middleton

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