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January 2006
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Dear Kevin,
Welcome to this issue of
Updater, the
official newsletter of WSMA. Receiving this essential
information is just one of the many WSMA membership
benefits. Important electronic updates are sent
regularly throughout the academic year, so please be
sure WSMA has your current email address.
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2006 Middle Level State Honors Conductors |
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The Wisconsin State Honors Music Project offers
talented youth the opportunity to rehearse and
perform with nationally-known conductors in a
professional setting. Meet the 2006 conductors!
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2006 Middle Level Honors Online Application |
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Deadline is Midnight on Friday, Feb. 3, 2006.
To complete the online application process, you'll need
your students' contact information, including
email address, voice/instrument, audition date and
location preference. Auditions take place Friday, April 7, at
Kettle Morraine, La Crosse and Wausau and Saturday, April 8,
at
Eau Claire, Kaukauna and Fort Atkinson (Directions to Audition
Locations). Invoice and $16 fee per audition must be
mailed to the WSMA office.
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WSMA Solo and Ensemble Resources |
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Access to Teacher Online Data Entry requires your
WSMA school
code (2) and
password (wsmamember) via the
Members Only section of the WSMA web site. An array of
online resources, including the solo and ensemble rubric forms,
will assist in students' festival preparation.
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Music Festival List Corrections |
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For your reference, WSMA has provided a list of corrections for
your WSMA Handbook.
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2006-2007 Dues and Fees |
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The WSMA board recently approved dues and fees for 2006
-2007 WSMA activities.
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2005-2006 WSMA Operating Budget |
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The WSMA board approved the budget amounts for this fiscal
year.
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Launchpad Competition |
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Launchpad is back and it's a great chance for you to connect
with students beyond the music classroom! Help them discover
their full music potential by supporting this one-of-a-kind music
competition for high school students in bands formed outside of
school. Launchpad is a program of the Wisconsin Foundation for
School Music in partnership with the Wisconsin School Music
Association and was developed to celebrate the reach of music
education. Application deadline is February 20, 2006.
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Wisconsin Center for Music Education Workshops |
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The Wisconsin Center for Music Education will be offering a
variety of ongoing, innovative workshops and seminars for
music teachers, students and the community. Information about
the Center, including frequently asked questions, programming
and online registration, is at www.wsmamusic.org/center.
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Important Dates |
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