Wisconsin Music Educators Association - WMEA

06/04/2026

NAfME joined national, state, and local organizations in a joint letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding for education. Read the letter here: https://www.titleiva.org/letters-to-congress

We urge advocates to join us in contacting your U.S. Senators and Representatives today: https://nafmeorg.quorum.us/campaign/Hill-Day-2026/

Included among signing organizations on the Title IV-A Coalition letter are:

State music education associations from: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, ND, NH, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

NAfME Music Education Policy Roundtable members: A. Cuthbertson Consulting, American Orff-Schulwerk Association, Americans for the Arts, Chamber Music America, CMA Foundation, Chorus America, CommonTime Education, Conn Selmer, Drum Corps International, Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, Education Through Music, El Sistema USA, Feierabend Association for Music Education, Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association, Hawai’i Youth Symphony, Hip-Hop Education Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, JazzSLAM, Kindermusik, Intl., KRUTZ, Inc., League of American Orchestras, Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, Music Teacher Guild, Music Teachers National Association, Music Travel Consultants, Music Will, Music Workshop, MusicFirst, National Association for Music Education, National Association for the Study and Performance of African American Music, NAMM, National Concerts, National Federation of State High School Associations, National Music Council of the United States, New Harmony Line, Organization of American Kodaly Educators, Percussive Arts Society, Quadrant Research, Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society, Sankofa Songs! Inc., Save The Music Foundation, Teaching Guitar Workshops, Teachrock.org, and Young Audiences, Inc.

06/03/2026

Recognizing people who make a difference is one of the most rewarding activities for any organization.

Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) sponsors several awards to recognize both individuals and groups who have sustained a commitment to music education and made a positive impact in the school, community or state.

Even if you do not submit a nomination, we urge you to express your appreciation to the many people who assist you in bringing quality music education experiences to your school and community.

All nominations and supporting materials for the 2026 WMEA awards are due July 1, 2026. For more information, please visit: https://wmeamusic.org/awards/

06/03/2026

Know of great music jobs that are open? Want to connect with other music educators on topics you are navigating? Join the WMEA Discussion Group for enhanced content!

This post is new today and an example of what you find in our group:

The Drummond Area School District has an opening for 4k-5 General Music and MS/HS Choir for the 2026-27 school year. Our small but might school of 300 students boasts over 80% participation in the MS and HS Choirs. The posting is below.

05/09/2026

This week, WSMA and WMEA have received an increased number of inquiries regarding music selection, curricular decision-making and the roles our state music organizations play within these areas.

A message to the Wisconsin educational community has been released on respective websites from our WSMA & WMEA Executive Director Laurie Fellenz about the importance of supporting safe, inclusive music education through local educational leadership

To view, please visit: https://wmeamusic.org/

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our WMEA President-Elect Marcy Russell! 🎶

We are beyond thrilled to announce that our very own Ms. Russell has been named the President-Elect for the Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA)! ❤️🤍

While we’ve always known how lucky we are to have such an incredible leader in our middle school choir room, it’s wonderful to see that the entire state of Wisconsin recognizes it, too. This is a massive honor and a testament to Marcy's dedication to music education and our students. 🎼

05/05/2026

During Teacher Appreciation Week and each day of the year, WMEA is grateful for our music educators that teach, guide and inspire our youth.

Thank you, Wisconsin Music Educators, for the difference your dedicated work in an essential profession makes for countless people every day!!

🎶Share this post of gratitude and tag those teachers who have made a lasting impact in your life.

05/02/2026

Important information as advocating for all students to have access to to a well-rounded education inclusive of music is essential now more than ever.

Are you looking for succinct talking points to use in your advocacy at the local and state levels with local and state elected officials to urge them to support music education?

Thanks to generous support from The Music Man Foundation and CMA Foundation, NAfME is proud to present a new toolkit designed to help advocates nationwide push for change in their states. https://bit.ly/MAESTRO-Act

Included in this toolkit is a flyer illustrating “Why Music Education Is Important”. These talking points, designed for promoting state-level legislation, can also be used in remarks and communications to elected officials at all levels to promote support for music education funding and scheduling. It includes citations for further information. Share this resource with fellow advocates!

And for planning at the local level, use this Local Advocacy Action Plan to strategically meet needs in your school district: https://nafme.org/resource/local-advocacy-action-plan/

Thank you to everyone who is sounding the alarm to support music and arts education!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to WMEA President-elect Marcia (Marcy) Russell who has been elected to serve as part of our next WMEA presidential trio with WMEA President Randal Swiggum and WMEA Immediate Past President Will Janssen. These roles will be official July 1, 2026.

We also congratulates Kari Moskal (Region #1 Northwest) and Ashley Miller (Region #4 Southwest) who have each been reelected to respective Vice President second terms. We are deeply grateful to WMEA Past President Brad Schneider for his steadfast leadership and six years of service!

Thank you to all who voted in our WMEA 2026 Spring Elections!

04/22/2026

The FY27 budget decisions are critical to Title funding and access to a well-rounded education. Sharing your thoughts with your elected leadership only takes minutes - read more from NAfME.

The U.S. House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies meets soon to address the FY27 budget. Make sure your elected officials hear from you and federal education funding supporting music education is strengthened! Email Congress now: https://nafmeorg.quorum.us/campaign/157362/

04/21/2026

🎶 Join us tonight (April 21) for an important WMEA Advocacy CAFE: Classroom Advocacy Forum for Everyone! 🎶

Bring your own tea, cup of java, or whatever beverage is of preference...and join us from 7:30-8:30pm to engage around time sensitive and important issues facing music education at local, state, and national levels.

This 1-hour event hosted by your WMEA Advocacy Committee will create space to learn, connect, and collaborate.

See link on image and in comments to register!