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Expanding the scope of music education in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin State Music Conference starts this week. It aims to broaden music education in K-12 schools beyond choir, band and orchestra. Music professionals will touch on advancing technology and embracing diverse cultures. We speak with one of its leaders about the state of music education...Read more

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Sile Shigley is host of the Wisconsin Public Radio's long-running Sunday night folk music show “Simply Folk .”Read more

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