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ILSMA:A Model for the FutureAn in depth comparison of the IHSA music festival model to the WSMA/WMEA modelTHE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS PRESENTATION DOES NOT ANSWER OR SOLVE ALL OF THE QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IHSA OR WSMA/WMEA.

ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED WAS FOUND ON THE RESPECTIVE WEBSITES OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS.

ALL OPINIONS AND PROPOSALS PRESENTED ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF ZACH GELLER AND DO NOT REFLECT THE MISSION STATEMENTS OF THESE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS.

GoalsDiscuss IHSA & Define its roll in Music Education

Consider WSMA/WMEA as models for the future

Advocate for Change

U-46 Solo and Ensemble ProposalWhat is IHSAIllinois High School AssociationFounded in 1900Mission Statement:The IHSA governs the equitable participation in interscholastic athletics and activities that enrich the educational experience. (ihsa.org)Composed of nearly 800 high schools31 Boys/Girls sports11 Activities

IHSA MusicGoverned By Advisory Committee5 Music Directors1 Principal1 Activities DirectorSolo and Ensemble OrganizationalNO STATE LEVEL HONORS (i.e. IMEA)

IHSA S&EConstruction21 Host Sights (2014-2015)Avg. 20 schools per sightOnly High SchoolDistanceAdjudicator QualificationsSingle Adjudication form for all levelsNo Repertoire ListHigh level of interpretation/opinion for scoring

IHSA OrganizationalConstruction17 Host Sights (2014-2015)Avg 17 schools per sightOnly High SchoolDistanceAdjudicator Qualifications - BetterSingle Adjudication form for all levelsNo Repertoire ListHigh level of interpretation/opinion for scoring

IHSA State SeriesSolo and Ensemble & OrganizationalSpecific Point Values associated with ScoresIs it equitable?Size of School vs. Size of ProgramValue of the TitleDetermining factorsAdvocacy and Evaluations

PlaceSchoolPoints1stOttawa (Twp.)10142ndBradley (B.-Bourbonnais)9663rdWaukegan (H.S.)883.54thChicago (Lincoln Park)8614thO'Fallon (H.S.)8616thGrayslake (Central)7237thAlton (Sr.)6908thGrayslake (North)613.59thCollinsville57910thLake Zurich57311thChicago (Kelly)571.512thLake Villa (Lakes)53112thNormal (Community West)53114thNormal (Community)48615thDarien (Hinsdale South)47416thChicago (Whitney Young)44417thBurbank (Reavis)424.518thOak Lawn (Community)42319thJoliet (Central)421.5PlaceSchoolPoints20thMinooka41421stHoffman Estates (H.S.)38122ndOak Forest36923rdRiverside (R.-Brookfield)35423rdSchaumburg (H.S.)35425thEdwardsville (H.S.)33326thBloomington (H.S.)31527thHuntley301.528thFranklin Park-Northlake (Leyden)30029thGurnee (Warren)29730thElgin (Larkin)26731stMoline (H.S.)25232ndDowners Grove (South)24333rdPalatine (H.S.)23133rdChicago (Curie)23133rdWilmette (Loyola Academy)23136thChicago (Kenwood)22837thDanville (H.S.)22538thQuincy (Sr.)201PlaceSchoolPoints39thHarvey (Thornton)18939thGranite City18941stRockford (Auburn)16242ndBelleville (East)15943rdBlue Island (Eisenhower)157.544thDeKalb15044thRock Island (H.S.)15044thVilla Park (Willowbrook)15047thPalos Heights (Shepard)14447thJoliet (West)14449thChicago (Mother McAuley)12650thPeoria (Richwoods)12351stRomeoville (H.S.)12051stCrete (C.-Monee)12053rdChicago (Taft)112.553rdCalumet City (Thornton Fractional North)112.555thSouth Holland (Thornwood)100.556thBarrington9357thBolingbrook87PlaceSchoolPoints58thSouth Elgin8159thAurora (East)7559thLockport (Twp.)7559thNorthbrook (Glenbrook North)7559thOak Lawn (Richards)7559thElgin (H.S.)7559thEast Moline (United)7559thLemont (H.S.)7566thLansing (Thornton Fractional South)70.567thStreamwood58.568thAlgonquin (Jacobs)5469thSkokie (Niles West)5170thElk Grove Village (E.G.)4271stPalatine (Fremd)37.571stFox Lake (Grant)37.573rdRound Lake3674thSkokie (Niles North)2775thLincolnshire (Stevenson)24IHSA Big Picture Spending

ACTIVITIES:6% of Total Income (13-14)ACTIVITIES:6% of Total Expenses (13-14)IHSA Our Place in the Pie6% of Overall Income and ExpendituresCost of withdrawal from IHSAOur Costs:Yearly Dues to IHSANothing outside of event fees???Solo and Ensemble$8 per entry$15 per ensembleOrganizational$75 for the first ensemble$50 for additional groupsUnknown CostsMusic AccompanistsFoodEtc.

IHSA Costs cont. Judges$30 per hourMileage reimbursement for over 75 miles round-tripHost schools receive $200 stipend Budget Submissions/ReimbursementPiano TuningHosting costsTypically GrantedAdditional $900-1,000 for.Supplies (papers, pens, pencils)Custodial feesSecretarialSecurityWorkersCrossing the Cheddar CurtainWSMA - A Successful Model

THE TREE OF (musical) LIFEAll Things ProfessionalDevelopmentAll Things CompetitiveWisconsin Center for Music EducationA catalyst for innovation and growth of music and arts education throughout the state.Waunakee, WisconsinHome toResource CenterMusic LibrariesCurriculum GuidesFestival MaterialsTechnology LabRecording StudioOrganizational Offices

WCME OpportunitiesProfessional DevelopmentComprehensive Music LibrariesBand, Chorus, and OrchestraFestival ListsSolo and Ensemble Music Lists and all PiecesOrganizational Lists and all PiecesField Trip opportunitiesRecording StudioResearch and Clinics

WSMA/WMEA ResponsibilitiesWSMA DissectedFounded in 1932Membership1,000 Schools (middle and high)Yearly Dues and FeesNot requiredFounded by Music Educators for Music EducatorsOrganization 100% focused on Music

WSMA - CostsYearly membership DuesBased on total enrollment in music at schoolHigh School = $230 - $615Middle School = $150 - $485Solo and Ensemble fees

District LevelState LevelClass A Solos*$10$18All other Solos$8N/ARegular Ensemble$14$20Special Ensemble$20$27Jazz/Show Choir$36$45*Only class A solos receiving a 1* are allowed to go on to StateWSMA Costs cont.Organizational Contest

Cost for every entry.No state levelState Honors Auditions (aka all-state)$22 for all entries (both MS and HS)Band/OrchestraChoirClass A $85$70Class B$75$65Class C$65$60Middle/Junior HS$65$60WSMA Festival DetailsMusic ListsYearly review of each listDivided into comprehensive groupsSelections for S&E must be from list1 Selection for Organizational from ListJudgingComprehensive approach towards adjudicationYearly quizzesDegrees of Adjudicators (4 levels of adjudicator)Rubrics for each class of music(A, B, C, M)

WSMA A Comprehensive ModelWSMA vs. IHSAWSMA offers State Level S&E CompetitionWSMA defines degrees of difficultyDifferent Rubrics for each degree levelWSMA maintains strict control of judgesOrganizational offered during the school dayWSMA offers time for judges commentsBoth S&E and OrganizationalIHSA costs lessIHSA offers a direct comparison to athleticsAt what cost?Illinois School Music Association

Think of the possibilitiesILCME and ILSMADivisions of Responsibilities:ILMEAProfessional DevelopmentState Honors and All-StateILSMASolo and EnsembleMiddle school and High SchoolState Level CompetitionsOrganizational ContestsILCMECentral Location (UofI)Modeled after WCMEHouses leadership for all organizationsStarting Small: U-46 Solo and EnsembleIt all has to start somewhere

Current InformationFestival InformationDate: Saturday March 19th, 2016Location: Streamwood High SchoolInterested SchoolsSouth Elgin (Orch, Chor)Elgin (Band)Larkin (Band, Chor, Orch)Streamwood (Band)Ellis (Band)Canton (Band)Tefft (Orch)Proposed StructureModeled after WSMAUse music listsRubrics for each solo classHand Picked JudgesTime with students for commentsProfessional musicians and educatorsOffered to Band, Chorus, and OrchestraMiddle School and High SchoolCostsSame as WSMA

Fees IncludeCustodial FeesSupplies (paper, pencils, etc.)Judges fees (cost and food)

CostsClass A Solos*$10All other Solos$8Regular Ensemble$14Special Ensemble$20Jazz/Show Choir$36

The VisionParticipationMiddle and High School Band, Chorus, & OrchestraAll of U-461 Saturday MorningPerformance ExperienceIncrease Caliber of MusicianshipIncrease District PrideReality CheckSacrifices1 SaturdayAfter/Before School RehearsalsFinancial ObligationsStudent vs. ProgramAccompanist Fees*No Extra PayTeacher vs. Student CenteredWhere is your lens focused?Binding yourself to a contractWhat is best for our district?

ZACH GELLER PRESENTS:

SMARTMUSIC - A NEW HOPE

May 6th 4:00pm at the

MS/HS Band PLC ESC

Reality Check....cont.ConflictsTestingConcertsThere will always be somethingTime CommitmentLet students decide

Final ThoughtsComparing U-46 to other DistrictsChanging our ImageBecoming a ModelLeaders in Music EducationImproving our PedagogyGiving Students the Opportunities they DeserveADVOCATING FOR OUR PROGRAMS!THANK YOUEmail: ZacharyGeller@u-46.orgWebsite (w/ S&E info): www.StreamwoodBands.com