General Information

WSMA is proud to be a partner with more than 3,500 music teachers and school administrators in the education of more than 200,000 students who annually participate in our activities. The Association, including more than 1,000 member schools, is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of school administrators elected from ten geographic districts, three elected officers from the Wisconsin Music Educators Association, the State Music Consultant, a community representative, and a representative from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Under their leadership, WSMA has created a Strategic Plan to guide us as we challenge our youth to achieve excellence through music.

WSMA Mission Statement

The mission of the Wisconsin School Music Association is to provide leadership and support for school music programs to ensure all students have opportunities which encourage lifelong involvement in music and to make music an integral part of the school curriculum and community life.

Our Beliefs

1. We believe music is a basic human need.
2. We believe the study of music develops life skills.
3. We believe the study of music is a vital part of every student's education.
4. We believe a high-quality, comprehensive, inclusive music curriculum should be offered to all students at all levels.
5. We believe a comprehensive study of music involves performing, creating, reading, listening and responding to music and should be available for all students at all levels.
6. We believe a music program is most effective when there is sensitivity to scope and sequence of musical knowledge for all students at all levels.
7. We believe the study of music develops creativity, self-expression, discipline and teamwork.
8. We believe music education positively influences other disciplines and professions.
9. We believe continued professional growth is essential for teachers and administrators.
10. We believe that a quality music program has a positive impact on school climate and community life.