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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 24-28

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

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, 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