Some of the things we do:
Wisconsin State Music Convention
One of the main activities of MENC is attending the Wisconsin State Music Convention at the end of October in Madison. Here, students have the opportunity to learn about current innovations and methods in music education through:
- attending sessions/presentations regarding music education
- participating in hands-on workshops
- attending performances, including State Honors Bands/Choirs
- making professional contacts
Silent Auction
MENC holds an annual silent auction at the St. Norbert College Music Department
Festival of Christmas reception at the beginning of each December. MENC members put together
gift baskets of donated items from families of St. Norbert music
students, music faculty, alumni and area businesses to be auctioned
during the reception. The profits of this fundraiser go to the music
classroom adoption project, which, this year, will benefit Valders High School Music Department.
Music Classroom Adoptions
Valders High School is not the only classroom that MENC has assisted. MENC strives to extend into the community each year with a music classroom adoption project. Over the years, we've been able to adopt many classrooms, and fund them quite well through our silent auction efforts every December.
| 2010 |
Valders High School |
Valders, WI |
$1,000 |
| 2009 |
Holy Cross Catholic School |
Green Bay, WI |
$750 |
| 2008 |
Syble HOPP School |
De Pere, WI |
$1,000 |
| 2007 |
Tank Elementary |
Green Bay, WI |
$1,600 |
| 2006 |
Local School District |
Green Bay, WI |
$1,500 |
| 2004 |
Inner City |
Chicago, IL |
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Service
The ongoing service activity of MENC is providing ushers for St. Norbert College Music Department events held in Walter Theatre. As students who value the significance of fine arts at St. Norbert College, MENC members volunteer to usher to help create an atmosphere that is both professional and friendly in order to contribute to an enjoyable experience for the audience. Additional service opportunities arise depending on current group projects.
Guest Speakers
MENC brings in 1-2 guest speakers a year. Recent guest presentations have included:
- Finale and Compositional Techniques
- Copy Right Concerns for Music Educators
- Public Relations and Marketing for the Music Teacher
- Good Vocal Hygiene
- Instrumental Repair
- Theater Management (highlighting sound and lights)
Bake Sales
MENC has bake sales after all St. Norbert College Choir and Band concerts. MENC members are assigned to supply baked goods 1-2 times a semester. The bake sales are a very successful continuous fundraiser for MENC.
Car Wash
MENC has an annual fall car wash on Family Weekend at Seroogy’s to help fund our trip to the State Music Convention every October.
