ILSMA: A Model for the Future An in depth comparison of the IHSA music festival model to the WSMA/WMEA model

THE 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.

Goals 1.Discuss IHSA & Define its roll in Music Education 2.Consider WSMA/WMEA as models for the future 3.Advocate for Change 4.U-46 Solo and Ensemble Proposal

What is IHSA Illinois High School Association Founded in 1900 Mission Statement: ▫“The IHSA governs the equitable participation in interscholastic athletics and activities that enrich the educational experience.” (ihsa.org) Composed of nearly 800 high schools ▫31 Boys/Girls sports ▫11 Activities

IHSA – Music Governed By “Advisory Committee” ▫5 Music Directors ▫1 Principal ▫1 Activities Director Solo and Ensemble Organizational NO STATE LEVEL HONORS (i.e. IMEA)

IHSA – S&E Construction ▫21 Host Sights ( )  Avg. 20 schools per sight  Only High School  Distance Adjudicator Qualifications Single Adjudication form for all levels ▫No Repertoire List ▫High level of interpretation/opinion for scoring

IHSA – Organizational Construction ▫17 Host Sights ( )  Avg 17 schools per sight  Only High School  Distance Adjudicator Qualifications - Better Single Adjudication form for all levels ▫No Repertoire List ▫High level of interpretation/opinion for scoring

IHSA – State Series Solo and Ensemble & Organizational ▫Specific Point Values associated with Scores Is it equitable? ▫Size of School vs. Size of Program Value of the Title ▫Determining factors ▫Advocacy and Evaluations PlaceSchoolPoints 1stOttawa (Twp.)1014 2ndBradley (B.-Bourbonnais)966 3rdWaukegan (H.S.) thChicago (Lincoln Park)861 4thO'Fallon (H.S.)861 6thGrayslake (Central)723 7thAlton (Sr.)690 8thGrayslake (North) thCollinsville579 10thLake Zurich573 11thChicago (Kelly) thLake Villa (Lakes)531 12thNormal (Community West)531 14thNormal (Community)486 15thDarien (Hinsdale South)474 16thChicago (Whitney Young)444 17thBurbank (Reavis) thOak Lawn (Community)423 19thJoliet (Central)421.5

IHSA – Big Picture Spending ACTIVITIES: 6% of Total Income (13-14) ACTIVITIES: 6% of Total Expenses (13-14)

IHSA – Our Place in the Pie 6% of Overall Income and Expenditures Cost of withdrawal from IHSA Our Costs: ▫Yearly Dues to IHSA  Nothing outside of event fees??? ▫Solo and Ensemble  $8 per entry  $15 per ensemble ▫Organizational  $75 for the first ensemble  $50 for additional groups ▫Unknown Costs  Music  Accompanists  Food  Etc.

IHSA – Costs cont. Judges ▫$30 per hour ▫Mileage reimbursement for over 75 miles round-trip Host schools receive $200 stipend Budget Submissions/Reimbursement ▫Piano Tuning ▫Hosting costs ▫Typically Granted ▫Additional $900-1,000 for….  Supplies (papers, pens, pencils)  Custodial fees  Secretarial  Security  Workers

Crossing the Cheddar Curtain WSMA - A Successful Model

THE TREE OF (musical) LIFE WISONCSIN CENTER FOR MUSIC EDUCATION WISCONSIN MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION WMEA WISCONSIN SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION WSMA WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FOR SCHOOL MUSIC All Things Professional Development All Things Competitive

Wisconsin Center for Music Education “A catalyst for innovation and growth of music and arts education throughout the state.” Waunakee, Wisconsin Home to ▫Resource Center  Music Libraries  Curriculum Guides  Festival Materials ▫Technology Lab ▫Recording Studio ▫Organizational Offices

WCME – Opportunities Professional Development Comprehensive Music Libraries ▫Band, Chorus, and Orchestra ▫Festival Lists  Solo and Ensemble Music Lists and all Pieces  Organizational Lists and all Pieces Field Trip opportunities ▫Recording Studio ▫Research and Clinics

WSMA/WMEA – Responsibilities WMEA Professional Development Comparable to ILMEA Not in charge of all-state ensembles State Conference Advocacy WSMA All-State Competitions Solo and Ensemble Including local and state level Organizational Marching Band CMP

WSMA – Dissected Founded in 1932 Membership ▫1,000 Schools (middle and high) ▫Yearly Dues and Fees ▫Not required Founded by Music Educators for Music Educators Organization 100% focused on Music

WSMA - Costs Yearly membership Dues ▫Based on total enrollment in music at school ▫High School = $230 - $615 ▫Middle School = $150 - $485 Solo and Ensemble fees District LevelState Level Class A Solos*$10$18 All other Solos$8N/A Regular Ensemble$14$20 Special Ensemble$20$27 Jazz/Show Choir$36$45 *Only class A solos receiving a 1* are allowed to go on to State

WSMA – Costs cont. Organizational Contest ▫Cost for every entry. ▫No state level State Honors Auditions (aka all-state) ▫$22 for all entries (both MS and HS) Band/OrchestraChoir Class A$85$70 Class B$75$65 Class C$65$60 Middle/Junior HS$65$60

WSMA – Festival Details Music Lists ▫Yearly review of each list ▫Divided into comprehensive groups ▫Selections for S&E must be from list ▫1 Selection for Organizational from List Judging ▫Comprehensive approach towards adjudication ▫Yearly quizzes ▫Degrees of Adjudicators (4 levels of adjudicator) ▫Rubrics for each class of music(A, B, C, M)

WSMA – A Comprehensive Model WSMA vs. IHSA ▫WSMA offers State Level S&E Competition ▫WSMA defines degrees of difficulty ▫Different Rubrics for each degree level ▫WSMA maintains strict control of judges ▫Organizational offered during the school day ▫WSMA offers time for judges comments  Both S&E and Organizational ▫IHSA costs less ▫IHSA offers a direct comparison to athletics  At what cost?

Illinois School Music Association

Think of the possibilities… Illinois Center for Music Education ILCME ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ILMEA ILLINOIS SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ILSMA

ILCME and ILSMA Divisions of Responsibilities: ▫ILMEA  Professional Development  State Honors and All-State ▫ILSMA  Solo and Ensemble  Middle school and High School  State Level Competitions  Organizational Contests ▫ILCME  Central Location (UofI)  Modeled after WCME  Houses leadership for all organizations

Starting Small: U-46 Solo and Ensemble It all has to start somewhere

Current Information Festival Information ▫Date: Saturday March 19 th, 2016 ▫Location: Streamwood High School ▫Interested Schools  South Elgin (Orch, Chor)  Elgin (Band)  Larkin (Band, Chor, Orch)  Streamwood (Band)  Ellis (Band)  Canton (Band)  Tefft (Orch)

Proposed Structure Modeled after WSMA ▫Use music lists ▫Rubrics for each solo class ▫Hand Picked Judges  Time with students for comments  Professional musicians and educators Offered to Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Middle School and High School

Costs Same as WSMA Fees Include ▫Custodial Fees ▫Supplies (paper, pencils, etc.) ▫Judges fees (cost and food) Costs Class A Solos*$10 All other Solos$8 Regular Ensemble$14 Special Ensemble$20 Jazz/Show Choir$36

The Vision Participation ▫Middle and High School Band, Chorus, & Orchestra ▫All of U-46 ▫1 Saturday Morning Performance Experience ▫Increase Caliber of Musicianship ▫Increase District Pride

Reality Check Sacrifices ▫1 Saturday ▫After/Before School Rehearsals ▫Financial Obligations  Student vs. Program  Accompanist Fees* ▫No Extra Pay Teacher vs. Student Centered ▫Where is your lens focused? ▫Binding yourself to a “contract” ▫What is best for our district? ZACH GELLER PRESENTS: SMARTMUSIC - A NEW HOPE May 6 th 4:00pm at the MS/HS Band PLC ESC

Reality Check....cont. Conflicts ▫Testing ▫Concerts ▫There will always be something Time Commitment ▫Let students decide

Final Thoughts Comparing U-46 to other Districts Changing our Image ▫Becoming a Model ▫Leaders in Music Education Improving our Pedagogy Giving Students the Opportunities they Deserve ADVOCATING FOR OUR PROGRAMS!

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