Wisconsin Music Educators Association

Upcoming Workshops

WMEA offers a variety of professional development opportunities in collaboration with Wisconsin School Music Association. Upcoming workshops include CMP Winter Workshop – Jan. 23-24 and Hip Hop Pedagogy for Music Educators – Feb. 28.

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Plan now to participate in the 10th annual WMEA Capitol Conversations, Feb. 3-5, connecting constituents throughout the state with their Wisconsin legislators, all in support of music education. Want support with how to speak to your state legislator? Sign up here for a free WMEA online training on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

2025 Tariff Impacts on K-12 Music Education

In early 2025, the Trump administration enacted a series of sweeping tariffs designed to recalibrate U.S. trade relationships and stimulate domestic manufacturing. While positioned as an economic safeguard, these tariffs are having a direct and measurable impact on K-12 schools, especially in the performing arts. Letters were sent through WSMA on May 23, 2025 to school administrators/business office personnel and music educators >> Read more here

Quarterly updates will be sent in September, November, February and April to ensure school leaders have key information on this topic to support our students and music educators with their classroom needs. Looking for actionable steps at the classroom and school level? On September 2, WMEA will release information to support our music educators as they navigate.

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