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VOICE January 2023 Vol.LXIII NO. 2 Official Publication of the Washington Music Eduactors Association 435 Main Avenue S, Renton, WA 98057 A Federated State Association of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 425-712-9632 Toll free 1-800-324-9632 Editor: Scott Ketron Update your membership at www.nafme.org Departments President’s Message.....................5 From the Executive.......................7 Partner Members..........................8 Advertisers Index.........................42 WMEA Regions............................44 WMEA Board Minutes..................46 Donors.........................................48 Curricular Officers Adminstration................................30 Band..............................................31 Choir..............................................32 College/University.........................33 CWMEA President-Elect ..............34 CWMEA President........................35 Elementary....................................36 Jazz...............................................37 Orchestra......................................38 Small Schools...............................39 ON THE COVER Hyatt Regency Conference Entry from the Wnter Garden

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National Perspective from Ann Medellin, NAfME Northwest Representative for National Council of Music Program Leaders Celebrating the Life and Work of William Levi Dawson, about a special perfromance at the Northwest Conference.

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15 2023 NAfME Northwest Division Conference Schedule

Remembering Andy Robertson, “Mr. Ert.”

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26 It All Began With An Experience Anna Edwards tracks her journey toward a new sense of inclussion through lessons learned.

45 Reflection 2020-2023

Washington Music Educators Association, an affiliate of the National Association for Music Education, is a voluntary, nonprofit organization representing all phases of music education in schools, colleges, universities and teacher-education institutions. Active NAfME/WMEA membership is open to all persons engaged in music teaching or other music educational work. Voice of Washington Music Educators , the official magazine of the Washington Music Educators Association, is issued to members four times a year in the months of October, January, March and May. Editorial and advertising office: 435 Main Avenue S, renton, WA 98057; 800-324-WMEA. Membership office: 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston VA 20191; 800-336-3768. MEMBERS: Call address changes to NAfME: 800-336-3768. Copyright 2023 by the Washington Music Educators Association. Thank you to all who have supported our 2022 Spring Fundraising Drive. We look forward to seeing more of you at the 2023 conference and honor group events! If you haven’t already, you may donate on the WMEA website www.org. (See “Donate” button on the Home Page in the right hand side bar)

Voice of Washington Music Educators Association January 2023

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