
ACE Elements
A well-rounded program of enrichment throughout the school year.
Four distinct ways of integrating the arts and education.
Ensembles of MSO musicians and our cultural partners come to your school.
- Three visits per grade annually (four for K5), 30-45 minutes each
- Students meet artists in-person and close-up
- Includes all art forms: dance, drama, music, visual arts, and all genres
- Energizes ACE themes and classroom learning
For 2020.21 in-person visits will be replaced by ACE video presentations.
ACE supports teachers in successfully implementing arts integration.
- Arts integration in-service trainings
- Access to resource handbooks, online materials, mentors, and sample lesson plans
- Networking opportunities with other ACE teachers
- Sharing of student learning through annual arts integrated lessons
Teacher in services/PD will be conducted virtually in 2020.21
“The integration of curriculum, music, art, and physical education has given our school and community a masterful opportunity to learn, grow, and belong!”
-Michelle Aprahamian, Associate Principal, Brookfield Elementary School
Students venture to the new Bradley Symphony Center in downtown Milwaukee and see the MSO live in concert.
- Grade-specific concerts tailored to each grade’s theme:
- K = Family
- 1 = Storytellers
- 2 = Detectives
- 3 = Architects
- 4 = Explorers
- 5 = Inventors
- Concerts begin with theme songs followed by musical selections that reinforce each theme
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unsure at this time if we will be able to offer the ACE concerts in 2020.21.
ACE isn’t just for students!
- Free family night featuring an ACE ensemble, held at each participating school
- An entertaining evening that will appeal to the whole school community
- Newsletter distributed to keep parents/guardians informed
- Parents/guardians/community members invited to attend the culminating events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic epidemic, Family Nights will not be offered in 2020.21.
Interested in learning more about the Arts in Community Education program?
Click the button below to fill out the ACE interest form.
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