{"id":2082,"date":"2021-05-14T17:49:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T17:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avadawebsites.wpengine.com\/university\/?page_id=2082"},"modified":"2026-05-28T17:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:12:47","slug":"university-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--awb-custom_color_5) 0%,var(--awb-custom_color_1) 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1435.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:36px;--awb-padding-right:36px;--awb-padding-bottom:36px;--awb-padding-left:36px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:35%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Raleway&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;\"><strong>ZONE REP CORNER<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-alert alert custom alert-custom fusion-alert-center awb-alert-native-link-color\" style=\"--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-accent-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;\" role=\"alert\"><div class=\"fusion-alert-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"fusion-alert-content\"><h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">News from Kim<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/zone-rep-corner-2\/#tab-d073995cf9d94952e1f\">Zone Rep Corner Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NYSSMA-News-Winter-2025.pdf\">Winter 2025 NYSSMA Newsletter<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Instagram Feed<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"awb-instagram-element instagram-1 layout-grid hover-liftup buttons-layout-floated buttons-layout-medium-floated buttons-layout-small-floated\" style=\"--awb-column-width:33.333333333333%;--awb-column-space:10;--awb-md-column-width:25%;--awb-md-column-space:10;--awb-sm-column-width:25%;--awb-sm-column-space:10;--awb-bd-radius: 10px;--awb-bd-width: 1px;--awb-bd-color: var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-buttons-alignment:flex-start;--awb-follow-btn-bg:var(--awb-custom_color_5);\" data-page=\"2\" data-limit=\"6\" data-counter=\"1\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-link_type=\"post\" data-link_target=\"_blank\" data-lazy=\"avada\"><div class=\"instagram-posts\"><div class=\"instagram-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZNpPyHpiC7\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Kevin McLeod (Valhalla) on being named WCSMA Administrator of the Year! We are so appreciate of his dedication and commitment to supporting music education! We look forward to honoring Dr. McLeod next week at our WCSMA end-of-year dinner!\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.82787-15\/716650069_17989899464994628_6267904800793502409_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=102&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=YcbjEQuMZLoQ7kNvwG0_F5B&_nc_oc=Adpnp20phv6QHqog57DWO0vpE6zxwcD6GcMCJgBfd28b1ftOLXe8tITHz9Ya8ZmFfgU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jweERFIr9k_KEwD6XBkiWA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEDJHfx4Yz8d-9QrK0apTw-k7tNsUgWUZwVXxxjD8ZfvdfJylMSDEgeQ-zMFalS3tafRi3b1B9Q&oh=00_Af8b_X-bFD9E0lusHT6UoiBCuvHu5yXDhpcvyXAm2r8Z-g&oe=6A2D0452\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='640' height='auto' viewBox='0 0 640 auto'%3E%3Crect width='640' height='100%25' fill='%23ff0' fill-opacity='0'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY5CQPOJAb5\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Inaugural Modern Music Showcase will feature three distinct tracks culminating in a featured performance on Saturday, January 27, 2027!\n\n* Modern Band Showcase: Distinguished students will collaborate with elite modern band coaches in preparation for a featured performance.\n\n* Electronic Composition Showcase: Students will submit original electronic compositions for written evaluation and potential inclusion in the showcase.\n\n*Songwriter Showcase: Student songwriters will submit original songs for evaluation, featuring coaching workshops and a post-concert reflection.\n\nEligibility and Audition Information:\nInterested students must be nominated by a WCSMA teacher. Students interested in auditioning or submitting compositions must do so in their Freshman, Sophomore or Junior year for participation in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year of high school. Video submissions are due June 12, 2026.\n\nDates:\n* Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026 ($15.00 application fee made payable to WCSMA)\n\nMail $15.00 application fee to: Anthony Maceli, Valhalla High School, 300 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595\n\n* Rehearsal 1: Friday, January 22, 2027 (4pm-9pm)\n* Rehearsal 2: Saturday, January 23, 2027 (9am-12pm)\n* Performance: Saturday, January 23, 2027 (1pm) \n(Snow Date - February 5&amp;6, 2027)\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.82787-15\/708048339_17988727508994628_5525514527188856827_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=CMH_XM-Y974Q7kNvwHlCp_3&_nc_oc=Adq1D-m0ZYBXC1Hb0OcDnk2lpy-KJyM9exucKrCq1_5G5xf6YSDWmrWbx53kCd0mdVs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jweERFIr9k_KEwD6XBkiWA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEAdcwC8flU9dJmIPOaW6e0rlmmnIh8WgwdDc3S7zCg9ba11eTTqf4akGu77k0PINbRaWChnRQg&oh=00_Af-rh6hWToS6kJ2A00fLKtrtUppHvm8VKhXKicw6o57P_g&oe=6A2D11DA\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='640' height='auto' viewBox='0 0 640 auto'%3E%3Crect width='640' height='100%25' fill='%23ff0' fill-opacity='0'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYhhPs_REqS\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The end of the school year is fast approaching and so is our WCSMA End of Year\/Retirement Dinner! We are so excited to celebrate our retirees and award recipients on June 9 at 6:00 PM at @samsgedneyway in White Plains!\n\nEvent Pricing:\nRetirees plus one guest - Complimentary\nWCSMA members - $45\nNon-WCSMA members - $60\n\nDinner, dessert, soft drinks, coffee\/tea are included\n*There will be a cash bar\n\nPayments should be mailed in advance, (check payable to WCSMA):\n\nRicky Myint - WCSMA Treasurer\nSomers Intermediate School\n240 Route 202\nSomers, NY 10589\n\nPlease RSVP via the Google Form sent out by President Feldman!\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.82787-15\/702677186_17987426198994628_4271258564415283371_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=oEQGVjn6r0wQ7kNvwELRqp5&_nc_oc=Adpws9C6n5mCib19tpjkS3Q_WA8knJhDs4Gut4xfSuQ-uagGz-sESFNmB2ZPAmxGyWQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jweERFIr9k_KEwD6XBkiWA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQF0nmdTlfCDwtJBdOG5KBgpgHwSM2-5va84u3jSecqG3je_VZKiUWcmACsAt7dPnVeZ9G5zJYZ8&oh=00_Af-8ansHOpusgWxygWOYlr6A8vw7UiOGRm-DGOHj5XkJ_Q&oe=6A2D16D2\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='640' height='auto' viewBox='0 0 640 auto'%3E%3Crect width='640' height='100%25' fill='%23ff0' fill-opacity='0'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DX-Z7l5Cazz\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"This week was the annual WCSMA Past Presidents Dinner and we had quite a turnout, with a special appearance by a former @nyssma_official Zone 11 Representative and one who served in both positions!! What a crew!\n\nFRONT ROW:\n* Nancy Torrente 2016-2018 (&amp; NYSSMA Zone Rep 2018-2021)\n* Kathleen Coletta Feldman 2012-2014\n* NYSSMA Zone Rep Tom Arduini 2015-2018\n* Jamie Stroffolino 2022-2024\n* Edward C. Reisert 2004-2006\n\nBACK ROW:\n* Stephanie Merkado-Weiss 2000-2002\n* Bernard R. Klinger 1998-2000\n* Marna Ellen Weiss 2006-2008\n* Suzanne Forman 2020-2022\n\nThank you, once again, to @samsgedneyway for hosting us!\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.82787-15\/687132007_17985606176994628_8892180827208899363_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=L9_bf4LhJpoQ7kNvwGiqsNa&_nc_oc=AdopBzw1moBltHd53yAL3ElGHt8r-knlWtrEzRRoqltfA6lZ77O8wkp0matcH28T-X0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jweERFIr9k_KEwD6XBkiWA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGZ3efBVcrhKvB9cmQZEldhowJyivv5SZT65VMIy_bLKe76AbHB-kMvOd91M4LNnn9pfSY7f0D9&oh=00_Af97HtKar5cmZzgvzkjOVMkzPN_Nt4g61aA3EomKwYXVGA&oe=6A2D0966\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='640' height='auto' viewBox='0 0 640 auto'%3E%3Crect width='640' height='100%25' fill='%23ff0' fill-opacity='0'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV9rOuJCVzg\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"We are thrilled to announce our 3rd annual scholarship for current 12th grade students who will be majoring in Music Education at an accredited college. \n\nThis scholarship has been inspired by contributions of our WCSMA Past Presidents over the decades, and has been renamed the \u201cWilliam Eckfeld Scholarship\u201d in his memory by honoring the contributions he made as a music educator, Westchester Area All-State Coordinator, WCSMA Treasurer, and WCSMA President. \n\nWCSMA will be awarding one (1) scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a 12th grade student who aspires to become a future music educator. \n\nPlease direct all questions about the application process to jamiestroffolino@gmail.com.\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-3.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.82787-15\/651669717_17978779634994628_2918091836978552501_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=FX31I2PRNXwQ7kNvwGz7_lb&_nc_oc=AdpDEd92Uzhj8EMpVscOAarHi6x55tAXeP4qLq5rRwBgIOxakF_PTH3EfM-N94rYD9o&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-3.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jweERFIr9k_KEwD6XBkiWA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGyPBJj_M-zMNk-ra25hLARkNgGRp7hjjzJ-BwGleg7tKh3fwG6wDXOUke2xZKPevXpMroBYqYu&oh=00_Af9NsR_nXYl-QZg2sSJqJLQJOIKDvpiZe4wgoMfysnVUuQ&oe=6A2CF897\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='640' height='auto' viewBox='0 0 640 auto'%3E%3Crect width='640' height='100%25' fill='%23ff0' fill-opacity='0'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"instagram-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV9l8i6CSJz\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Westchester County School Music Association is pleased to offer its annual scholarship in memory of Helen and Milton A. Williams, honoring their exemplary service, dedication, and character.\n\nWCSMA will award two (2) $500 scholarships to students in Westchester County. Scholarships are available for students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 in the 2026-2027 school year, and must be used for summer music study. \n\nApplicants must meet the following requirements:\n* Demonstrate strong citizenship and character\n* Exhibit outstanding musicianship and leadership\n* Have a music teacher who is a WCSMA member in good standing.\n* Be an active participant in WCSMA and\/or NYSSMA events, such as the WCSMA All-County, or NYSSMA Area All-State, and Solo &amp; Ensemble festivals. \n\nApplicants must submit the following:\n* Student essay: In 250 words describe how the scholarship will be used for summer music study, how it will enhance the student\u2019s musicianship, and how the experience will benefit their school community.\n\n* Teacher Recommendation: A letter from the student\u2019s music teacher explaining why the student is deserving of this scholarship.\n\nAdditional Information:\nStudents who have already received this scholarship are not eligible in consecutive years.\n\nApplication deadline: Friday, April 17 at 5:00pm. \n\nTeacher recommendation letters must be emailed to Kathleen Feldman, President-Elect at Kathleen.coletta@gmail.com.\n\nIncomplete applications will not be considered.\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.82787-15\/652349146_17978775818994628_8870053080272023658_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=YyZ9SBm3So0Q7kNvwH-PSph&_nc_oc=AdrRHKsC1YWUwSDfhlRq8rH9_Gr23L0-cjg5rnmZ6ymqztdo8JBemyYs3yyi7jKT3Mc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=jweERFIr9k_KEwD6XBkiWA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQF4LpEy6UZQOfmrh3z-oJqlGF-icHz0dSpR8hKNBOoSrS6FPH_mI5TCyIi71w6zfeoZ_FSDdw1I&oh=00_Af9t6p1oyww88z-5oS4Apc31eJxb-bFyruIIQ7ca5692mA&oe=6A2D1CD1\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='640' height='auto' viewBox='0 0 640 auto'%3E%3Crect width='640' height='100%25' fill='%23ff0' fill-opacity='0'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-instagram-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wcsma.ny\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-default fusion-button-default-size awb-instagram-follow-btn \"><i class=\"awb-icon-instagram button-icon-left\"><\/i>Follow Us On Instagram<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top-small:100px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:100px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-custom_color_10);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_10);--awb-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--awb-custom_color_9) 0%,var(--awb-custom_color_9) 100%);;--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:65%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper lazyload fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/istockphoto-1386705180-1024x1024-1.jpg\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/istockphoto-1386705180-1024x1024-1.jpg\" data-bg-gradient=\"linear-gradient(180deg, var(--awb-custom_color_9) 0%,var(--awb-custom_color_9) 100%)\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-custom_color_3);--awb-margin-top:50px;--awb-margin-right:50px;--awb-margin-left:50px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Raleway&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-left in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:left;--awb-liftup-border-radius:3px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"awb-image-frame awb-image-frame-1 imageframe-liftup fusion-imageframe-liftup-left imageframe-1\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-dropshadow imageframe-1\" style=\"border:3px solid var(--awb-custom_color_3);border-radius:3px;-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px var(--awb-color8);box-shadow: 3px 3px 7px var(--awb-color8);\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" title=\"Jamie headshot\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27219%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20219%20250%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27219%27%20height%3D%27250%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/kathleen-feldman-150x150.png\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5619\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p>April 7, 2026<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am honored to serve as President of WCSMA and to continue our shared work in supporting music education across Westchester County.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work we do together has a direct and lasting impact on students. Through our festivals, ensembles, and professional connections, we create opportunities that enrich musical growth and strengthen programs across the county. At a time when the arts continue to require thoughtful advocacy, our shared commitment remains essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the months ahead, I look forward to working alongside you. I am grateful for the dedication, expertise, and care that each of you brings to your students and your programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for all that you do to sustain and advance music education in our communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\nKathleen Coletta Feldman<\/p>\n<p><!--<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 5, 2025<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Colleagues,<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gmail_signature\" dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\">\n\n\n\n\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n\nHappy Music in Our Schools Month\u00ae!!\n\nThere are many people to thank for their incredible work for music education this year in Westchester County even though we are barely into 2025.\u00a0 I want to highlight Kim Dunkin and Matt Royal, who were present in Albany this past Monday to advocate for music education with New York State Senators and Assemblymembers who represent Westchester County.\n\nIf you are feeling inspired to join these many wonderful volunteers to advocate for music education in Westchester County, I strongly encourage you to apply for a position on our board.\u00a0 President-Elect Kathleen Feldman has reached out to the membership about the positions up for election this year.\u00a0 If you have any questions about any of the positions, feel free to reach out!\u00a0 I would like to highlight two of these positions: Hospitality Coordinator and Government Relations Coordinator.\u00a0 The board voted in 2023 to reinstate the Hospitality Coordinator position which had been vacant for some time previously.\u00a0 We received no applicants for that position that year, and would like to encourage applications this year - you\u2019ll have plenty of help from those of us on the board who love to plan events, and imagine how popular you\u2019ll be if you\u2019re responsible for implementing the delivery of delicious food to WCSMA events! Additionally, at our February meeting, the board voted to add a Government Relations Coordinator position to the board.\u00a0 <strong>This position, which involves frequent public advocacy for music education, is one that we anticipate being vital in the immediate future.<\/strong>\n\nFinally in the spirit of thanks - while we can never hear this often enough from our children, families, administrators, and colleagues - thank <strong>you<\/strong> for all <strong>you<\/strong> do for your students socially and emotionally just by providing a music classroom for them.\u00a0 They need it more than ever, and they and we are much richer in spirit because of it!\n\nCheers,\n\nJon Riss, President--><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2082","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082"}],"version-history":[{"count":491,"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2082\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8059,"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2082\/revisions\/8059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/wcsma.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}