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Melvin F. Pontious Creative Sparks in Music Education Award

Purpose of the Award:

An annual recognition of creative music curriculum that foster imaginative, creative and innovative teaching practices in music education. Awards may recognize classroom experiences, extensions of the classroom, and school/community/business relationships or partnerships.

Who is Eligible:

At least one nominee must be a NAfME/WMEA member or NAfME Collegiate member. Self nominations are accepted and encouraged.

Criteria:

Selection will be based on evidence of imaginative, creative and innovative teaching practices in a music education setting. Nominees will be asked to submit the following:

  1. One page nomination application; nomination can allow for self-nomination and nomination of others.
  2. One or two page summary of the creative teaching and learning practice.  Evidence of student learning is the most important of all the criteria.
  3. Two letters of recommendation supporting the creative teaching practice and highlighting student learning.

Deadline:

All materials must be submitted by July 1.
Applications submitted after July 1 will be considered for the following year.

Presentation of Award:

Award will be presented at the Wisconsin State Music Conference in October.

Recognition:

Video footage highlighting the creative music program will be created and recognized on the WMEA website. Award recipients will also be highlighted in the September or January issue of Wisconsin School Musician.

 


Previous Award Recipients

YearRecipient(s)
2021"Make Music Oregon"
COVID-19 Teaching and Learning (ALL Wisconsin Music Educators )
2020"Non-semble” Curriculum - Middleton High School Educators
Douglas Brown
Steve Kurr
Jamie Pitt
Eric Rothacker
Michael Ver Voort
2018Lakeview Elementary After-School Arts, Madison
2017Anthony Cao, Madison
2016Michael Hayden, Wauwatosa
Brad Thew, Viroqua
2015Chris Gleason, Sun Prairie
Aaron Juhl, Chilton
2014Christine Hayes, Whitewater
Matt McVeigh, Fond du Lac
2013Jackie Vandenberg, Jackson
Robert Rosen, Stevens Point

Honorable Mention
Karla Hulne; Belltallica Handbell Choir
Anthony Cao; Madison West Choral/Contemporary Studies
Michael Ross; Adopt a School Choir Program-MYC/Lincoln Elementary

Congratulations to the 2021 Award Recipients

"Make Music Oregon" - and- COVID-19 Teaching and Learning (ALL Wisconsin Music Educators -- create your personal certificate below)

“Make Music Oregon” – Laura Burns and Nate Mendl

Download Customizable Award Certificate by Clicking Image Below (fillable PDF)

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