WSMA / WMEA Weekly Updates

NEWS BRIEFS FROM YOUR STATE MUSIC ASSOCIATIONS

"Weekly Updates" is a coordinated effort by Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) and Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) to share a collection of timely news items that are relevant to both memberships while at the same time helping to limit the number of individual emails sent from each organization during summer of 2020.

WSMA News

School Membership Enrollment

WSMA remains ready to support music educators and students with quality music education programming suited to fit the unique challenges of this school year. Now is the perfect time to make sure your school's membership is active. Discounted dues rates are available through October 1. To enroll your school for membership:

Ensure that the appropriate person, such as your principal or business manager, sees this important info.
Submit the enrollment form at wsmamusic.org/enrollment. Only one form submission per school membership is necessary.
Use your unique account number (found at wsmamusic.org/account).

Student Composition Project Registration Open

Registration for the 2021 Student Composition Project is now open. Students in grades 4-12 are eligible and can submit up to one composition per category. Click here to check out expanded opportunities and project details.

Festival News

Information is now available for the 2020-21 Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival. Please check here for more information.

2021 High School State Honors Audition Requirements Posted

Audition requirements are not posted for the 2021 High School State Honors Music Project. Click here to access. Registration for auditions will open November 1 and close on December 4.

Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) is a non-profit service organization with member public and private schools. Students from member schools are eligible to participate in WSMA programs, such as District and State Music Festivals, Concert Festivals, State Honors Music Project, State Marching Band Championships and Student Composition Project. WSMA also owns and operates the Wisconsin Center for Music Education.

Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) is a membership association of music educators committed to providing quality music experiences for their students. Each year WMEA presents the Wisconsin State Music Conference (in collaboration with WSMA), leads advocacy for music education in Wisconsin, and offers professional development opportunities to support members. WMEA is the state affiliate of National Association for Music Education (NAfME).