2015 AMEA Conference Program Book

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AUDITION DATES FOR 2015

Saturday, February 7, 2015, 9 AM

Tuesday, February 10, 2015, 6 PM

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

Welcome to the 2015 In-Service Conference and the great city of Montgomery. With a host of sessions, performances, and exhibits involving participants from throughout the state and across the country, we hope you enjoy this occasion to strengthen your teaching, reconnect with colleagues, make new acquaintances, and welcome new educators to the profession. The AMEA Governing Board and officers of our divisions worked tirelessly to organize a robust and meaningful professional development conference for teachers at all stages. I hope you will be inspired to consider the possibility of integrating new ideas into your classes, rehearsals, and performances.

This year, we implemented a series of initiatives to advance deep and meaningful networking, learning, and music making. As our vision takes shape, you will notice attempts to strengthen our connections with stakeholders in the music industry, higher education, community groups, and other organizations.

The highlights of this year's conference include our keynote with Dr. Robert Duke, reading band with Dr. Deborah Confredo, choral clinics with Dr. Tucker Biddlecombe, elementary sessions with Dr. John Feierabend, and a performance of the 2015 Alabama Intercollegiate Band under the baton of Colonel John R. Bourgeois.

The AMEA Awards Ceremony, including the AMEA Honor Roll, new 2014-15 National Board Certified Teachers, Young Composers Award, Outstanding Administrator, Outstanding Young Music Educator, Barbara Odom Distinquished Service Award and the 2015 Class of the AMEA Hall of Fame, will be presented on Friday night before the concert.

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On Thursday evening, I invite everyone to attend the Opening Night Reception from 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm in Alabama Ballroom B. This association-wide event is designed to promote collaboration and mentorship across divisions and is sponsored by members of our music industry and business community. Earlier in the day, the Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall will feature a Special Performance of the University of Alabama Trombone Choir. I encourage everyone to visit the exhibits and support the merchants who make our conference possible.

I wish to thank the AMEA officers and board members, who have diligently worked to make this conference a success. And I want to recognize Garry Taylor, who as Executive Director of the AMEA spearheaded the preparation of the schedule, coordination of the exhibits, creation of the conference program, and collaboration with the Renaissance Hotel and Conference management and staff. Garry's diligent service and consummate professionalism have impacted the professional development of Alabama music educators for nearly a decade. Thank you, Garry for your dedicated service.

Famous satirist Mark Twain once said, "It usually takes me two or three weeks to prepare an impromptu speech." I hope you will join me and offer sincere appreciation to the clinicians, conductors, and musicians for the time they spent preparing their presentations and performances. We are fortunate to have stellar ensembles and highly respected clinicians at the 2015 In-service Conference.

Friends, welcome back to Montgomery! And best wishes on what I hope is an inspiring experience for you!

Carl B. Hancock President, Alabama Music Educators Association

J oin us in the MPAC Friday night at 7:00 pm for the presentation of the 2015 AMEA awards:

AMEA Hall of Fame Class of 2015: John Bradley, Bill Brunner, and Jim Duren

FAME Scholarship Recipient: Patty Holley, Elmore County High School

Outstanding Young Music Educator: Gene Butler, Trinity Presbyterian School

Outstanding Educator: Lea Hoppe, Randolph School

Outstanding Administrator: Dianne Johnson, Jefferson County Schools

Barbara Odom Distinguished Service Award: Garry Taylor

Alabama’s National Board Certified Teachers - Class of 2014

AMEA Honor Roll - Members who have 25 years of continuous service and increments of 5 years

AMEA Young Composers Competition Finalists

AMEA Officers and Governing Board

President..........................................................................Carl Hancock

President-Elect..................................................................Susan Smith

Immediate Past President...............................................Sara Womack

Treasurer/Registrar...............................................................Pat Stegall

Recording Secretary......................................................Carla Gallahan

Executive Director..............................................................Garry Taylor

ABA.President................................................................Rusty Courson

AOA President..............................................................Sarah Schrader

AVA President.......................................................................Carl Davis

Elementary/General Pesident..........................................Karla Hodges

Higher Education President...........................................James Zingara

Collegiate Advisor.......................................................Edward Hoffman

Collegiate President.........................................................Stacy Daniels

Industry Membership Representative...........................Becky Lightfoot

Editor, Ala Breve Magazine................................................Garry Taylor

ASDOE, Arts Education Specialist...............................Andy Meadows

AMEA President’s Cabinet

Advanced Placement Theory Chair....................................Amir Zaheri

Advocacy and Government Relations Chair...................Kathy Hughes

Historian..............................................................................Frank Buck

Jazz Education Chair.........................................................Mark Foster

Membership Chair..................................................................Rob Lyda

MIOSM Chair..............................................................Sarah McLendon

Music Reviewer - Choral....................................................Erin Colwitz

Music Reviewer - Wind Band.......................................David Ragsdale

Research Chair................................................................Jane Kuehne

Special and Multicultural Education Chair........................Ellary Draper

SMTE State Representative........................................Edward Hoffman

SRME State Representative.............................................Jane Kuehne

Teacher Education Chair............................................Edward Hoffman

Robert Duke

Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music

The University of Texas at Austin

Robert Duke is the Marlene and Morton Meyerson Centennial Professor and Head of Music and Human Learning at The University of Texas at Austin, where heis University Distinguished Teaching Professor, Elizabeth Shatto Massey Distinguished Fellow in Teacher Education, and Director of the Center for Music Learning.He is also directs the psychology of learning program at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles.The most recent recipient of MTNA’s Frances ClarkeKeyboard Pedagogy Award, Dr. Duke has directed national research efforts under the sponsorship of such organizations as the National Piano Foundation and theInternational Suzuki Institute. His research on human learning and behavior spans multiple disciplines, including motor skill learning, cognitive psychology, andneuroscience. His most recent work explores procedural memory consolidation and the cognitive processes engaged during musical improvisation. A former studiomusician and public school music teacher, he has worked closely with children at-risk, both in the public schools and through the juvenile justice system. He is theauthor of Scribe 4 behavior analysis software, and his most recent books are Intelligent Music Teaching: Essays on the Core Principles of Effective Instruction and The Habits of Musicianship, which he co-authored with Jim Byo of Louisiana State University. He is a co-host of the NPR radio program Two Guys on Your Head, produced by KUT in Austin.

AMEA Presidents Past to Present

1946Yale H. Ellis

1948Walter A. Mason

1950Vernon Skoog

1952John J. Hoover

1954Lamar Triplett

1956Carleton K. Butler

1958Mort Glosser

1960Wilbur Hinton

1962Lacey Powell, Jr.

1964G. Truman Welch

1966Jerry Countryman

1968Floyd C. McClure

1970Jerry Bobo

1972Frances P. Moss

1974George Hammett

1975Frances P. Moss

1976S. J. Allen

1978W. Frank McArthur, Jr.

1980Paul Hall

1982Lacey Powell, Jr.

1984Johnny Jacobs

1986Merilyn Jones

1988Ronald D. Hooten

1990Ken Williams

1992Dianne Johnson

1994James K. Simpson

1996Johnnie Vinson

1998Michael Meeks

2000John McAphee, Jr.

2002Tony Pike

2004Becky Rodgers

2006John Baker

2008Pat Stegall

2010Steve McLendon

2012Sara Womack

2014Carl Hancock

Join us for the Opening Night Reception

Thursday, January 22

9:30 - 11:00 PM

Renaissance Ballroom B

Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar

(a complimentary beverage coupon good for one beer, wine, soft drink or bottled water will be given to registered attendees and exhibitors at the door - Wear your badge!)

Entertainment provided by the University of Alabama

Jazz Quintet and Jazz Bones

Support the Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

Group Travel Network

Landmark Tour and Travel

Southern Performances

Bronze Sponsors

Eastman Music Company - Bronze Sponsor

Fruhauf Uniforms - Bronze Sponsor

JW Pepper - Bronze Sponsor

Lobby Performances

All lobby performances will be in the lobby outside Exhibit Halls B & C

Thursday, January 22, 2015

10:00 a.m.University of Alabama Trombone Choir

(Grand Opening of the Exhibits - inside Exhibit Hall C)

11:15 p.m.Huntsville High School Saxophone Quartet

2:30 p.m.Sotto Voce

Friday, January 23, 2015

9:00 a.m.Thompson High School Chamber Wind Ensembles

1:15 p.m.Auburn Jr. High School Men’s Choir

2:30 p.m.Grissom High School Madrigal and Vocal Jazz Ensemble

4:00 p.m.Booker T. Washington Strings Ensemble

Sessions

Other Events

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Concerts

Sessions

Other Events

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Alabama Intercollegiate Band

Alabama Intercollegiate Band

Rehearsal Schedule Rehearsal Schedule

Renaissance, Exhibit Hall A Renaissance, Exhibit Hall A

Wednesday, Jan. 21 Wednesday, Jan. 21 6:30-7:00 P.M.Directors Meeting (Saint James School) 7:00-9:00 P.M. Seating Auditions (Saint James School)

Thursday, Jan. 22 Thursday, Jan. 22

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Friday, Jan. 23 Friday, Jan. 23

- 3:00 P.M.

Dress Rehearsal 4:45-5:45 P.M. (Montgomery Performing Arts Center)

Performance Performance

Friday, Jan. 23, 7:00 P.M. (Montgomery Performing Arts Center)

All-State Show Choir All-State Show Choir Rehearsal Schedule Rehearsal Schedule Renaissance, Exhibit Hall B Renaissance, Exhibit Hall B

Wednesday, Jan. 21 Wednesday, Jan. 21

- 6:00 P.M. - Registration

(if determined necessary) Saturday, Jan. 24 Saturday, Jan. 24 Dress Rehearsal (Montgomery Performing Arts Center)

5:30 - 6:00 pm

6:00 - 8:00 pm

6:00 - 9:00 pm

6:30 - 7:00 pm

7:00 - 9:00 pm

8:15 pm

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

All-State Show Choir Registration - Exhibit Hall B

AMEA Governing Board - Renaissance, Riverview 2

Carl Hancock, Presiding

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall B

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Directors Meeting - Saint James School

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Seating Auditions - Saint James School

ABA Governing Board - Renaissance, Riverview 1

Rusty Courson, Presiding

AVA Governing Board -Renaissance, Riverview 4

Carl Davis, Presiding

AMEA Collegiate Governing Board - Renaissance, Riverview Boardroom

Stacy Daniels, Presiding

AOA Governing Board - Renaissance, Riverview 3

Sarah Schrader, Presiding

Thursday, January 22, 2015

7:45 - 8:45 am

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

AMEA Leadership Breakfast - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom B

Conference Registration - Renaissance Registration Booth

9:00 - 9:50 amABA Performance - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Faith Academy Symphonic Band, David Pryor, Conductor

William Mixon, Presiding

9:00 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom A

Using Classical Music to Teach Beat, Meter, and Form - John Feierabend, Clinician

Beth Davis, Presiding

Learn wonder-full movement activities that allow students to discover beat, meter and formal structures while experiencing the rich artistry of classical music. This session features a series of activities that move students from stationary to traveling beats and from beat to meter in groups of twos and threes.

9:00 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom CD

Music Theory - It's NOT a Four-Letter Word! - Margaret Heron, Clinician

Hilen Powell, Presiding

You are standing before a room full of young instrumentalists, singers or general music students with extremely diverse abilities and experiences and you have to teach so that you challenge the advanced yet retain understanding from the not so advanced. You have your performance leaders but what about assessment that is not performance-based? How do you teach lessons and give assessment that will challenge every single student at their own level of ability and allow them to advance according to their own motivation and skill? College doesn’t prepare us to teach in this manner. We have no experience learning this way nor does our education system model a non-performance based classroom. This session will show you how to implement a sequential, comprehensive program to teach theory within your performance classroom with minimum class time. This system removes boundaries from self-motivated accomplishment, establishes peer leaders, and targets individualized learning. In a world based in assessment, this will give any music educator a more concrete and summative approach to student learning and, as a result, develop better musicians.

9:00 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom E

From Singing to Saxophones: Choral Specialists in the Instrumental Classroom

Edward Hoffman and Melinda Doyle, Clinicians

Stacy Daniels, Presiding

Secondary schools with limited student enrollments are often put in the difficult position of providing a music specialist for either a choral or an instrumental music program, thereby excluding the other. In times of economic uncertainty, even large schools may be forced to eliminate staff

positions and consolidate teaching responsibilities. In these instances, music educators who are prepared to teach both instrumental and choral music are desirable employees and are better able to serve a comprehensive school music program. This session will provide choral music specialists with guidelines for selecting and organizing materials, strategies for rehearsal planning, and instructional approaches specific to the instrumental music classroom.

9:00 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Riverview 3

Do You Hear What I Hear? - Dr. Anne Witt, Clinician

Felicia Sarubin, Presiding

Error detection is a skill that can always be improved, even for experienced educators. This session will help participants "sharpen the saw" in the area of critical listening. "Real student" mistakes will be played and participants will identify them. Scores will be provided. Dr. Witt will also share some guidelines for predicting student errors, along with techniques to help students make fewer errors.

9:00 - 10:00 am

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

10:00 am

10:30 - 11:30

FAME - Session 1 - Renaissance, Riverview 1

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Renaissance, Exhibit Hall B

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal - Renaissance, Exhibit Hall A

Exhibits Grand Opening - Renaissance, Exhibit Hall C - Open until 5:00 p.m.

Special Exhibit Hall Performance by the University of Alabama Trombone Choir

amABA Performance - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Tuscaloosa County High School Wind Ensemble, Dr. Jed Smart, Conductor

Michelle Gann, Presiding

10:30 - 11:30 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom A

Singin' and Swingin' at the K-4 Chorale - Michael and Jill Gallina, Clinicians

Lori Zachary, Presiding

This workshop has been designed to meet the needs of K-4 music teachers. Music for beginning vocalists, movement and dance activities, musical games, introduction to drama and story-theater, and beginning rhythms will be addressed. Free packets of educational materials will be shared with attendees.

10:30 - 11:30 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom CD

Ask Not For Whom the Bell Tolls: Getting the Most Out of Your Choir's Rehearsal Time

Ian Loeppky, Clinician

Michelle Reburn, Presiding

Your class time never seems long enough, and there is always too much music to cover. Add sight-reading and assessment, and it seems like there's always more music than rehearsal time! Learn techniques that can have your rehearsal run like a well-oiled machine, and put the "administrivia" where it belongs: OUTSIDE of rehearsal time! Get the behind-the-scenes things taken care of, so that you can use your time for MAKING MUSIC! Then, in rehearsal, go beyond getting things done and get the RIGHT things done!

10:30 - 11:30 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom E

The Hurry-Up No-Huddle Rehearsal: How College Football Can Change Your Classroom

Phillip Stockton, Clinician

Samantha Anselmo, Presiding

The purpose of this session is to give teachers insight on the practice of pacing in the choral rehearsal. Many college football teams have moved to a hurried pace on offense to reduce the defense's ability to react to the play of the game. This session will showcase ways that teachers can keep their students engaged, accomplish a larger number of tasks, and reduce the amount of non-musical behavior in the rehearsal. By applying the procedures given, teachers will have more successful rehearsals and will foster a greater learning environment.

10:30 - 11:30 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Riverview 3

Innovative Uses of Technology in the Orchestra Rehearsal - Joseph Brennan, Clinician

Daniel Jamieson, Presiding

Using technology in the secondary string rehearsal will improve your students’ playing skills and make your rehearsals more effective. Applications and rehearsal techniques for use oftechnology in the rehearsal will be shown throughout the session. Devices such as: computer, document camera, tuners and metronomes, along with various software applications, andwebsites like YouTube will be demonstrated. Setting up your rehearsal room and how to acquire these devices will also be discussed.

10:30 - 11:30 am FAME - Session 2 - Renaissance, Riverview 1

11:15 am

12:00 - 1:00 pm

12:00 - 1:00 pm

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lobby Performance - Huntsville High School Saxophone Quartet

Exhibit Hall Lobby

Past Presidents Luncheon - Renaissance, Riverview 2

HED Luncheon - Renaissance, Riverview 4

FAME Luncheon - Renaissance, Starlight Foyer

1:00 - 2:00 pmAVA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Jerry Cunningham, Presiding

Johnnie Carr Middle School Choraliers, Christine Moore, Conductor

Center Point High School Chorale, Vedric Shelby, Conductor

1:00 - 2:00 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom A

First Steps In Creative Movement for Elementary - John Feierabend, Clinician

Theresa McKibben, Presiding

This active session will provide participants with a structure for developing students’ movement skills. Based on the movement themes of Rudolf Laban participants will experience a wide variety of engaging activities that enrich students’ movement abilities. Those developing abilities then serve as the foundation for students to successfully use movement to reflect the expressive qualities in music (dance around the living room!)

1:00 - 2:00 pmABA Performance - Alabama Ballroom CD

Auburn University Jazz Ensemble - Dr. Michael Pendowski, Conductor

Jason Smith, Presiding

1:00 - 3:00 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Riverview 3

JW Pepper Orchestra Reading Session

Felicia Sarubin, Presiding

1:00 - 3:00 pm

1:45 - 2:45 pm

2:00 - 5:00 pm

HED Research Poster Session - Exhibit Hall Lobby

All-State Jazz Bands - Registration/Check-in - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 7

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall B

2:10 - 3:00 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom A

Beginning Steps to Choral Success! - Michael and Jill Gallina, Clinicians

Karen Hickok, Presiding

"This workshop will provide your students with a sound vocal foundation as they begin their choral journey. Emphasizing repertoire, an effective approach to choral development will be shared using world music, classics, partner songs, choreography, and traditional two-part literature. Free packets of music will be distributed to attendees."

2:10 - 3:00 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom B

Teaching and Rehearsing Middle School Marches - Marguerite Wilder, Clinician

Jamie Howell, Presiding

Using middle school march repertoire as a foundation this musically interactive session provides practical accessible ideas for teaching the components of music. Great march music both old and new – from Level 1 to Level 3 will be used to demonstrate teaching strategies for young ensembles.

2:10 - 3:00 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom CD

Saying What We Mean, Not Just Saying What We ‘Say': Feedback in the Choral Rehearsal

Tucker Biddlecombe, Clinician

Carl Davis, Presiding

"“Positives dissipate, negatives accumulate.” The way we communicate with our choirs in rehearsal is critical in so many ways. Often we, as conductors, are not as cognizant of the content of our feedback as we should be, especially the accumulation of negative feedback. This session will be an examination of what we say to our choirs, what we meant to say and how they perceive our feedback in the context of the choral rehearsal.

2:10 - 3:00 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom E

The Lost Art of Clarinet Playing - John Cooper, Clinician

Terry Ownby, Presiding

Clarinet playing has become a lost art in some places. Many schools struggle to retain enough clarinet players and many band directors don't have as strong a clarinet section as they would like to have. Wouldn't we all like to insist that our clarinet players take private lessons? This solution is not practical for most of us! This session will address problems and potential solutions from the perspective of a band director.

2:10 - 3:00 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Montgomery 5

Student Teaching: Will You Make It or Break It? - Lisa Gillespie, Clinician

Stacy Daniels, Presiding

The do's and don'ts of your internship from the perspective of a practicing classroom teacher. This session will give you advice that is realitybased and may not be covered in your college classes. What kinds of things will get you hired? Keeping from burning bridges. What will get you fired? What the bosses want tell you. First and last impressions... they really do matter.

2:10 - 3:00 pm

2:30 pm

2:30 - 5:30 pm

3:00 - 5:00 pm

FAME Session 3 - Renaissance, Riverview 1

Lobby Performance - Sotto Voce

Exhibit Hall Lobby

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall A

All-State Jazz Bands Rehearsals

Gold Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 7

Silver Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 1

Bronze Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 6

Middle School Band - Renaissance, Riverview Meeting Room 7

3:10 - 4:10 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Montgomery 5

Percussion Methods Revisited: For Band Directors, Luis Rivera and Matt Greenwood, Clinicians

Lori Ardovino, Presiding

Auxiliary percussion instruments (tambourine, triangle, woodblock, etc.) are typically the ones that get the least attention in percussion instruction at the secondary level for a number of reasons. This session aims to demonstrate contemporary performance techniques, highlight technical points of reference for the band director, examine suitable implements for auxiliary percussion, and discuss appropriate instrument substitutions for several novelty percussion instruments commonly used in band literature.

3:10 - 4:10 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom B

At the Starting Gate: The First Ten Minutes - Elva Kaye Lance, Clinician

Trent Burkett, Presiding

This clinic will focus on developing appropriate daily procedures that maximize time, effort, and effectiveness in rehearsal from the beginning band through the high school band. Special attention will be given to warm-up methods designed to engage students in the process of developing mature tone quality, improving pitch control, and learning to self-monitor ensemble balance and blend.

3:10 - 4:10 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom CD

Conserve, Love, Understand, Teach: Doable Masterworks for Your High School Chorus

Tucker Biddlecombe, Clinician

Carl Davis, Presiding

This session will explore choral/instrumental works of great composers that are eminently ‘doable' for your high school chorus. We’ll explore working with an orchestra, hiring players, choosing repertoire, finding parts, and appropriate vocal demands - but moreover we’ll expole why doing these masterworks is important. If we don’t keep these works alive, then who will?

3:10 - 4:10 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom E

Classroom Management in the Music Classroom: Pin-drop Quiet Rehearsals - David Newell, Clinician

Samantha Anselmo, Presiding

David Newell’s management program is the essence of simplicity: simple to teach, simple to learn, and simple to monitor. It focuses on developing student-centered self-discipline and self-control. Ultimately, less time on management means more time dedicated to music! Immediate improvement is possible. What could be better?

3:10 - 4:00 pm

FAME Session 4 - Renaissance, Riverview 1

3:10 - 4:10 pmAOA/ELEM Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Rock Quarry Middle School Orchestra - Allison Lavender, Conductor

Anne Witt, Presiding

McAdory Elementary Orff Ensemble - Melissa Thomason, Conductor

Karla Hodges, Presiding

4:30 - 5:30 pm

HED Recital - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom CD

4:30 - 5:30 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom A

Becoming Tuneful, Beatful, and Artful - John Feierabend, Clinician

Sharon August, Presiding

In this session participants will experience vocal and movement activities intended for students in mid to upper elementary school. Canons and Songtales are great to further develop good vocal technique through vocal warm-ups, fragment singing, whole songs, and part-singing. Playground games and song-dances are great to further develop beatful skills with fun challenges to coordinate the beat with objects and other people.

4:40 - 5:30 pmABA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Sparkman High School Wind Ensemble, David Raney, Conductor

Keith Anderson, Presiding

4:40 - 5:30 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Mongomery 5

Technology & The Quaver Music 6-8 Curriculum - Arthur Watson, Clinician

Kelly Jo Hollingsworth, Presiding

Quaver Music has been using cutting edge technology to keep your K - 5 students engaged and excited for several years now, but this year we are introducing Quaver’s Beyond Marvelous Music Curriculum for 6th – 8th grade as well. Join us for a fun and informative workshop

4:40 - 5:30 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Riverview 3

Intro to Fiddle Styles for the Beginner Player - Crystal Wiegman, Clinician

Samuel Nordlund, Presiding

Add spirit and spice to your classroom, concerts and student recruitment with this “hands-on” introductory workshop of specific techniques used in teaching Bluegrass, Celtic, Old-time fiddling, and improvisation. Includes fun beginner tunes, teaching resources to motivate students, as well as advice on performing with a fiddle group. Bring your instruments!

4:40 - 5:30 pm

5:30 - 7:00 pm

5:30 - 7:00 pm

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Elem/Gen Board Meeting - Renaissance, Riverview 2

Karla Hodges, Presiding

Collegiate Mixer - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom B

HED Mixer - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom E

All-State Jazz Bands Rehearsals

Gold Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 7

Silver Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 1

Bronze Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 6

Middle School Band - Renaissance, Riverview Meeting Room 7

7:00 - 9:30 pm

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall B

7:15 - 8:15 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Montgomery 5

Directors Commentary - Danielle Todd, Moderator

Connie Hammond and Leslie Welker, Panelists

Michael Holmes, Presiding

"This session’s moderated conversation will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn from the experiences of two outstanding music educators in our state who have recently retired; Dr. Leslie Welker (Hillcrest/Duncanville Middle School) and Mrs. Connie Hammond (Thompson Middle School). The intent of this session is to provide insight, guidance, and motivation for those currently in the profession whether they have taught for one year or are wrapping up a career in music education. The amount of diverse experience, ‘tricks of the trade’, and sound advice these two ladies have to share is sure to benefit anyone in attendance. In addition, the opportunity to highlight the careers of these two outstanding music educators who have served our profession and state should not pass us by. Danielle Todd, a PhD student at The University of Alabama and Alabama music educator will moderate the conversation. Dessert and coffee will be served!"

7:15 - 8:15 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom A

Interactive Rhythm - Dave Holland, Clinician

Cliff Huckabee, Presiding

An interactive rhythm making session, or drum circle, is a setting where all are welcomed and encouraged to participate regardless of background, experience or skill level. For the elementary music educator, this environment creates the perfect opportunity for experiential learning in the areas of improvisation, timbre awareness, listening skills and group interaction. Facilitated activities that are well timed, thought out and executed can add dimension, intention and fun to this unique classroom experience!

7:30 - 8:15 pmAVA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

John Carroll High School Singers - Lee Wright, Conductor

Ginny Hughes, Presiding

7:30 - 9:30 pm

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall A

8:30 - 9:30 pmABA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Shades Valley High School Symphonic Band - David Allinder, Conductor

Joel Henson, Presiding

9:30 - 11:00 pm

Opening Night Reception - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom B

University of Alabama Jazz Quintet and Jazz Bones

Sponsored by Group Travel Network, Landmark Tour and Travel, Southern Performances, Eastman Music Co, Fruhauf Uniforms and JW Pepper

Friday, January 23, 2015

7:30 am - 1:00 pm

8:00 - 9:00 am

Conference Registration Open

ABA Business Meeting - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom CD

Rusty Courson, Presiding

8:00 - 9:00 amInterest Session - Exhibit Hall B

Conducting Workshop - Erin Colwitz and William Dehning, Clinicians

Meg Jones, Presiding

As conductors, we’re often asked to go above and beyond for our students; we’re asked to give everything to each and every performance. We all graduate and move away from our conducting teachers and then we’re “on our own”. Over the years, we – more often than not – develop bad gestural habits. There are many things we do that we know aren’t particularly clear, but we’re not sure how to fix them. Or perhaps we’re doing things that even confuse our singers, but again, we’re not sure how to fix them. Drs. Dehning and Colwitz would like to encourage conductors to apply to take part in this CONDUCTING WORKSHOP. Each conductor willhave 20 minutes to work with a demonstration choir and Drs. Colwitz and Dehning (who have45 years of conducting teaching experience between them.) We hope to see you there!

8:00 - 9:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom A

Frames and Games - Dave Holland, Clinician

Karla Hodges,

Presiding

This session introduces the elementary music teacher to the history, basic techniques and interactive possibilities of the oldest drum in the world! Through demonstration of many of the instruments in the frame drum family, and hands on activities, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for frame drums, and learn how to use them more effectively in the classroom. Participants will also come away with many fun filled activities for frame drums and small percussion they can use everyday to create intention, interaction and fun!

8:00 - 9:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom E

Practice Makes Better. Practice Makes Worse. Practice Does Nothing At All. - Robert Duke, Clinician James Zingara, Presiding

We learn when we practice. Sometimes we learn in ways that are advantageous. Sometimes not so much. Changes in the functional capacities of our behavior are visible manifestations of changes in the physical structure of the brain. Although we seldom think of learning experiences as brain-reorganization activities, they are most certainly precisely that. We'll discuss how to optimize practice as a component of music learning, making experiences in the practice room productive, meaningful, and engaging.

8:00 - 9:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Riverview 3

Double Bass - Five Strategies for Building Better Technique in Your Students - David Ballam, Clinician Sarah Schrader, Presiding

The goal of this presentation is to inform those teaching Alabama string programs, or private lessons in the foundational methods for properly teaching and executing double bass technique. In a creative approach, I hope to present five important aspects of double bass playing technique. The salient points I plan to cover are: proper posture, the bow arm and ideal tone production, the left-hand shape and developing correct shifting/intonation. Finally, attention will be paid throughout my session to addressing common challenges facing young double bassists.

8:30 - 11:30 am

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

9:00 am

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal - Renaissance, Exhibit Hall A

Exhibits Open - Exhibit Hall C

Lobby Performance - Thompson High School Chamber Groups

Exhibit Hall Lobby

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall B

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

All-State Jazz Bands Rehearsals

Gold Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 7

Silver Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 1

Bronze Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 6

Middle School Band - Renaissance, Riverview Meeting Room 7

9:10 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom A

AVA Reading Session - Tucker Biddlecombe, Clinician

Carl Davis, Presiding

9:10 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom CD

Musicianship in Beginning Band: How to Motivate and Measure Success!

Deborah Confredo, Clinician

Nancy Frith, Presiding

Explore why students are drawn to band, how to further motivate young musicians, and discover numerous ways to extend instruction beyond the notes to help students develop a deeper understanding of music. Learn about creative assessment tools that go well beyond the traditional "playing test" while simultaneously developing important concepts such as musicality, critical listening, playing by ear, and more!

9:10 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom E

Do Recorders & Technology Play Well in the Classroom? QK-5 Curriculum Overview

Arthur Watson, Clinician

Tiffani Stricklin, Presiding

With all the distractions that vie for your student's attention, it has never been more imperative to infuse technology into your teaching. Quaver Music has been using cutting edge technology to keep your K-5 students engaged and excited for several years now, but this year we are introducing Quaver's Beyond Marvelous Music Curriculum for 6th - 8th grade as well. Join us for a fun and informative workshop, and see why Quaver Music is the serioulsy fun music education choice for your middle school students.

9:10 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Montgomery 5

I Want A Student Teacher! Got One. What Now? - Danielle Todd, Clinician

James Zingara, Presiding

Music educators express the desire to host student teachers often, yet are not always aware of the qualifications or procedures to do so. The intent of this session is to aid those wishing to host student teachers by providing information regarding requirements, qualifications, and procedures used by the universities in our state when placing student teachers. This session will also explore the roll of the teacher and the student once a placement is made in an effort to assist everyone involved to have the most successful experience. Viewpoints will be presented from university supervisors, student teachers and supervising teachers. Music educators with experience supervising student teachers will offer guidance and advice based on their own experiences regarding elementary, middle school, and high school student teacher supervision.

9:10 - 10:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Riverview 3

Beyond Boil The Cabbage: Tips, Tricks and Cool Tunes for Authentic Fiddling in the Intermediate String Orchestra

Crystal Plohman Wiegman, Clinician

Samuel Nordlund, Presiding

Take your fiddling to the next step by learning more techniques in fiddling. This is a “hands-on” workshop of detailed techniques used in teaching Bluegrass, Celtic, Old-time fiddling, and controlled improvisation. Includes tunes for the orchestra that wants to move well beyond “boilin’ cabbage”. Bring your instruments!

10:15 - 11:45 amAMEA General Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Fanfare - University of Alabama Trombone Choir, Jonathan Whitaker, Conductor

National Anthem

AMEA Business Meeting, Carl Hancock Presiding

Beautiful - Robert Duke, Keynote Speaker

Changes in the functional capacities of learners are visible manifestations of changes in the physical structure of the brain. Although we seldom think of learning experiences as brain-reorganization activities, they most certainly are precisely that. I will discuss the reasons why formal education often fails to make substantive and lasting changes in how learners think and behave, and consider how to design learning experiences that lead to advantageous changes in cognition, affect, and behavior, all of which are components of expertise in every discipline.

Monrovia Middle School Advanced Band - Donald Dowdy, Conductor

Marsha Asquith,, Presiding

12:00 - 1:00 pm

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Collegiate Luncheon - Renaissance, Ballroom A

Phi Beta Mu Luncheon - Renaissance, Ballroom B

1:00 - 3:00 pm

1:15 pm

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal - Renaissance, Exhibit Hall A

Lobby Performance - Auburn Junior High School Men’s Choir

Exhibit Hall Lobby

1:15 - 2:15 pmABA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

The Alabama Winds - Randall Coleman, Conductor

Rusty Courson, Presiding

1:15 - 2:15 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom CD

Keeping In Step: Applications of the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) in Today's Music - Becky Halliday, Clinician

Cathy Spence, Presiding

Participants will be given a basic overview of the NCAS standards for K-12 music, followed by a discussion of their relevance to, and application within, today's elementary and secondary music classrooms. Resources will be provided, and upcoming professional development opportunities will be discussed.

1:15 - 2:15 pm

Interest Session - Renaissance, Alabama Ballroom E

Need a Tune-up? The Importance of Vocal Pedagogy and the Refinement of Vocal Production in the Choral Rehearsal

Melinda Doyle, Clinician

Mildred Lanier, Presiding

This session will explore the importance of the “choral director as the voice teacher” within the choral setting. Discussions will include the necessities of proper vocal technique and the basics of tone production to create healthy vocal sound. In addition, the session will give insight on choral singing vs. solo singing. Music examples will be provided to incorporate the techniques that are being addressed. Following the presentation, the session will conclude with Q &A.

1:15 - 2:10 pm

1:30 - 4:30 pm

Elementary/General Business Meeting - Renaissance, Montgomery 5

All-State Jazz Bands Rehearsals

Gold Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 7

Silver Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 1

Bronze Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 6

Middle School Band - Renaissance, Riverview Meeting Room 7

2:00 - 5:00 pm

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall B

2:20 - 3:20 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom A

Using Classical Music to Develop Rhythmic and Melodic Literacy - John Feierabend, Clinician

Kristi Howze, Presiding

This session will share wonderful classical selections for developing melodic and rhythmic listening/reading/writing skills in elementary aged children. Participants will sing/dance/play/laugh their way to music literacy with this excellent music literature.

2:20 - 3:20 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom B

Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director - Jeff Scott and Emily Wilkinson, Clinicians

John McCombs, Presiding

This clinic focuses on the essential "building blocks" that create an environment of musical success in any program, including recruiting, evaluation and placement of students, retention, and creating a positive image of your music program. Presented from the band perspective, this clinic will be useful to any teacher trying to build a program.

2:30 pm

Lobby Performance - Grissom High School Madrigal and Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Exhibit Hall Lobby

2:30 - 3:20 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom CD

Vocal Health & Technique: Advice for Choral Directors - Matthew Hoch, Clinician

Daniel Massey, Presiding

"One of the choral director’s most important responsibilities is the nurturing of their singers’ vocal health and technique. This session will prescribe specific exercises that can be utilized in a group setting and integrated into the choral rehearsal. Topics explored will include posture, breath management, resonance, vowel tuning, flexibility, onset and release, and registration. A list of resources for further exploration will be provided. The technical concepts discussed will be universal and applicable to all genres and styles. "

2:30 - 3:20 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom E

The Quickening Art: Emotion & Pedagogy in the Performance Class - Joshua Wine, Clinician

Tucker Ratcliff, Presiding

"We all chose this profession for a reason, one that can rarely be put into words, but one that typically stems from emotional experiences. This clinic, geared toward young and experienced directors alike, discusses the need to reexamine the role of emotional awareness and integration in our field and pedagogy. We know that in the case of “millennial” students who live in a tech- saturated world, social learning is on the rise, yet struggles are beginning to form in the area of forming robust face-to-face interpersonal connections. This clinic offers practical tips and personal experiences on how preparing, selecting literature, and teaching with emotional awareness and passion could be the solution. All of this can be achieved, while maintaining professionalism and responsibility. Band, orchestra, choir, and classes like them may be thekey in uniting future citizens in empathy and respect."

2:30 - 3:20 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Montgomery 5

HED Panel Discussion: View from the Chair - James Zingara, Moderator

Panelists: Sara Lynn Baird, Dr. Kathryn Fouse, Dr. Alan Goldspiel and Dr. Charles Snead

This panel will feature four chairs of music departments from around the state of Alabama who will answer and discuss questions submitted by the HED membership. Topics will include the hiring process, tenure/promotion, research/creative activity, technology and the future of music in higher education. HED President Dr. James Zingara will serve as moderator.

2:30 - 3:20 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Riverview 3

String Intonation Accuracy through Ghost Shifting - Daniel Stevens, Clinician

Daniel Jamieson, Presiding

Intermediate string musicians struggle with intonation in upper positions. This session focuses on improving string musician intonation through accurate shifting. Helpful advice is included for high school students auditioning for all-district and all-state orchestras.

3:30 - 4:20 pmAVA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Troy University frequency - Diane Orlofsky, Conductor

Jody Powell, Presiding

3:30 - 4:30 pmABA Reading Session - Exhibit Hall A

Hot off the Press!! New Music for Band - Deborah Confredo, Clinician

The Alabama Winds, Demonstration Group

Gene Butler, Presiding

With the help of the fine musicians of the Alabama Winds, we will introduce new releases from FJH music. We’ll perform music ranging in difficulty from grade 0.5 through 5 as we feature various styles and composers from FJH. There’s bound to be something for everyone in this session.

3:30 - 4:30 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom A

"I Do" Marrying Orff and Kodaly Methologies - Becky Halliday and Edward Hoffman, Clinicians

Mai Yamane, Presiding

"This session provides participants with an introduction to the concepts and principles associated with Orff Schulwerk and Kodály methodologies in the elementary music classroom. Materials and teaching strategies for successful integration of techniques related to both approaches will be presented. Conferences, meetings, workshops, and courses leading to certification will be announced."

3:30 - 4:30 pmInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom B

Design Considerations for Secondary Music Facilities - Steve Weise, Clinician

Pat Stegall, Presiding

You will be able to calculate the acoustically optimum, dimensions and square footage for music rehearsal spaces, examine the affects for acoustical treatment for walls and ceilings, and consider the impact of mechanical systems on these critical listening spaces. You will evaluate the unique floor plan requirements, assess key adjacencies and consider traffic flow requirements.

3:30 - 4:30 pm

4:00 pm

4:30 - 5:00 pm

4:45 - 5:45 pm

6:30 - 8:00 pm

AOA Business Meeting - Renaissance, Riverview 3

Sarah Schrader, Presiding

Lobby Performance - Booker T. Washington String Ensemble Exhibit Hall Lobby

Exclusive Exhibit Time (Prize Drawing) - Exhibit Hall C

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Dress Rehearsal - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

All-State Jazz Bands Rehearsals

Gold Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 7

Silver Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 1

Bronze Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 6

Middle School Band - Renaissance, Riverview Meeting Room 7

7:00 - 9:00 pm

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal - Exhibit Hall B

7:00 - 9:15 pmAMEA General Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

AMEA Awards

Troy Concert Chorale - Diane Orlofsky, Conductor

Ginny Coleman, Presiding

Alabama Intercollegiate Band - Colonel John R. Bourgeois, Conductor

Sue Samuels, Presiding

7:30 - 8:45 am

8:00 - 9:00

All-State Show Choir Dress Rehearsal - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

amABA Business Meeting - Renaissance, Ballroom B

8:00 - 9:00 amAVA Business Meeting - Renaissance, Ballroom CD

8:00 - 9:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom A

Keeping In Step: Applications of the NCAS in Today's Music Classroom - Becky Halliday, Clinician

Kristi Howze, Presiding

Participants will be given a basic overview of the NCAS standards for K-12 music, followed by a discussion of their relevance to, and application within, today's elementary and secondary music classrooms. Resources will be provided, and upcoming professional development opportunities will be discussed.

8:00 - 9:00 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom E

Rhythm: How Can Something So Simple Be So Difficult to Teach? - David Newell, Clinician

Mai Yamane, Presiding

Rooted in his unshakable belief that students of all ages can confidently solve their own rhythm problems, David Newell presents new, outside-the-box, visionary, classroom-proven teaching strategies teachers can implement immediately. Less time teaching parts naturally results in more time teaching MUSIC.

9:00 - 10:00 am

All-State Jazz Bands Final Rehearsal

Gold Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 7

Silver Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 1

Bronze Band - Renaissance, Montgomery Meeting Room 6

Middle School Band - Renaissance, Riverview Meeting Room 7

9:15 - 10:00 amAVA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

All-State Show Choir - Paul Gulsvig and Jarad Voss, Clinicians

Jane Powell, Presiding

9:15 - 10:15 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom A

"Aint I Rock Candy": Integrating Alabama Folk Materials in the Elementary Classroom - Rob Lyda, Clinician

Tiffani Stricklin, Presiding

Alabama has a rich and diverse folk music, stories, and traditions that have been studied and preserved. In this session, particpants will use a variety of media (speech, singing, playing, and movement) to experience selected folk music, games, and stories for integration in grades K-5. Participants will also learn ways to use folk materials for cross-curricular teaching that meets Alabama's College and Career Readiness Standards.

9:15 - 10:15 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom B

Tips to Successfully Recruit & Retain Instrumental Music Students - Marcia Neel, Clinician

Chris Lindley, Presiding

Based on "best practices" from highly successful instrumental music educators, the Music Achievement Council has compiled several tools that cover every aspect of recruiting and retaining instrumental music students. Because it covers the fundamentals in great detail, this information is great for new teachers, young teachers or even experienced teachers. It not only provides sample forms and letters that are ready-to-use, but also shares retention ideas that can be implemented at any stage of the school year. Copies of this book will be provided to all attendees loaded onto complimentary flash drives provided by the Music Achievement Council.

9:15 - 10:15 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Ballroom CD

Your Movement Potential and Conducting - Brian Kittredge and Sue Samuels, Clinicians

Mildred

Lanier, Presiding

Many aspects of conducting relate closely to dance and acting, believe it or not! Rudolf von Laban, Hungarian dancer and theorist of the 20th century, was responsible for a great deal of study and development in the area of movement - understanding and explaining why various gestures communicate different ideas, moods, emotions, or - as in music - styles. Co-presented by Brian Kittredge (Director of Choral Activities at UAB) and Sue Samuels (Director of Bands at UAB), this session will be an abbreviated explanation of some of the Laban movements that can be directly applied to your conducting in order to give more expressive clarity and meaning.

- 10:15 amInterest Session - Renaissance, Montgomery 5

From the Podium to the Player: Two Perspectives on Symphonic Percussion - Jeff Grant & Jon Bowman, Clinicians

Taylor Cash, Presiding

Intended for band and orchestra directors whose primary instrument is something other than percussion and who also do not have a percussionist on staff, this session will provide useful and practical teaching strategies to obtain a musically sound percussion session in the concert ensemble setting. Using symphonic literature examples, the presenters will address problems encountered by directors/conductors as it relates to blending the percussion section with the rest of the ensemble. Technical and musical issues from the percussion section will be addressed from the conductor’s perspective and the solutions to these issues will be given from the player’s perspective. All of the standard orchestral percussion instruments will be addressed with regards to proper technique, sound production, timing, balance and blend, and mallet and instrument selection while keeping in mind time and budget constraints.

10:30 am - 12:00 pmABA Performance Session - Montgomery Performing Arts Center

Mark Foster, Presiding

All-State Middle School Jazz Band - Sallie Vines White, Clinician

All-State Bronze Jazz Band - James Crumb, Clinician

All-State Silver Jazz Band - Bob Lark, Clinician

All-State Gold Jazz Band - Tom Walsh, Clinician

10:30 - 11:30 am

1:00 - 3:00 pm

ACDA Business Meeting - Renaissance, Ballroom E

AMEA Governing Board Meeting - Renaissance, Riverview 2

Carl Hancock, Presiding

Visit the Exhibits!

Grand Opening - Thursday, 10:00 AM featuring the University of Alabama Trombone Choir

Exhibit Hours: Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Alabama Winds was organized in the summer of 2013 and began its first season in the fall of 2013. Comprised of 85 band directors, music teachers and professional musicians, Alabama Winds seeks to foster and promote the appreciation of high quality wind band music through performance. We seek to provide our audiences with memorable concert experiences, to promote adult community ensembles through recordings, publications, commissions and performances throughout the state, to support the growth of music education of young people through performances, clinics and scholarships and to provide our members with an opportunity for musical expression, growth and fellowship.

Randall Coleman, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Alabama Winds, is currently Associate Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Alabama where he serves as the conductor of the Alabama Symphonic Band, the Associate Conductor of the Alabama Wind Ensemble, and the CoDirector of the “Million Dollar Band.” He also teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting and wind band literature classes. Prior to his appointment to the faculty at the University of Alabama in 2007, Mr. Coleman enoyed a successful 25-year career as a high school band director and supervisor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia.

The Auburn University Jazz Ensemble features the best in big band jazz, with contemporary arrangements by composers such as Gordon Goodwin, Lyle Mayes, Maria Schneider and Tom Kubis, as well as music from the libraries of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich. Dr. Michael Pendowski, internationally known jazz composer, leads the exciting nineteenmember band. The ensemble performs on campus and throughout the state. The group is selected by open audition from the entire student body and currently includes students from many different majors. The ensemble performs throughout the region at numerous festivals and jazz venues.

Dr. Michael Pendowski is the Director of the Jazz Ensemble and Instructor of Saxophone at Auburn University. Previously he has taught at Eastman School of Music, VanderCook College of Music, Northwestern University, DePaul University, and Harper Community College. His professional career has included composing movie scores, industrial and commercial recording and composing, has numerous published compositions and has appeared as a performer, composer or musician on over twenty albums. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with a doctorate in Jazz and Contemporary Media, and also holds degrees in Conducting and Music Education from Northwestern University.

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In the past five years, the Center Point High School Chorale has excelled in vocal performance. The Chorale is the school’s premiere singing aggregation and is comprised of students in grades 10 - 12. They sing a variety of vocal literature. The choir’s goal is to perform for various city, state and national events, which have religious, political, academic or cultural significance. The choir participates annually in the State Choral Performance Assessment scoring superior and excellent ratings. On the state level, the Center Point Chorale performed for the Alabama Nutrition’s Association State Conference in Montgomery, Al., leaving the event with high accolades and invitations to perform during future events. A concert invitation from local colleges, churches and medical facilities fills the choral calendar annually. Since the fall of 2009, the choir has been featured on WVTM Channel 13 for an annual holiday performance. On a national level, the choir performed for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National Convention recently held in Birmingham, Alabama. They are strong ambassadors for their school and city. The choir has been awarded grants from Channel 42 “One Class at a Time”, Alagasco “Glee for All Show Choir Competition” and Wells Fargo-Center Point Branch for its “Grand Opening”. It is the mission of the Center Point High School choir to exalt the human spirit through the performance of innovative and engaging musical programs. In addition, the Center Point High School Choir encourages people of all ages to sing.

Vedric E. Shelby earned a scholarship in music to Alabama A&M University and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal/Choral Music Education. While matriculating at AAMU, he conducted the University Choir on a major tour of Chicago and Detroit in the absence of the choral director. Alongside his professor and mentor, the late Richard F. Tucker, Shelby arranged choral selections for the University Choir winter and spring concerts. A charter member of the Omicron Delta Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, Shelby was the first black undergraduate student to hold a state office which afforded him the opportunity to perform in a “select” chorus with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He also held the position of Mr. Alabama A&M University. Currently, he is the Director of Choral Activities at Center Point High School. His choirs have scored superior ratings during contests and festivals. They are featured annually on local television and are in high demand for concert performances throughout the city. His first position was at Challenger Middle School in Huntsville, Alabama where the choir scored superior ratings during district festival for three consecutive years, the male chorus scored superior during state assessment and achieved the first place trophy and Best in Class at the Music in the Parks Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. A product of the Jefferson County School system, he returned and started the first choral program at Pleasant Grove High School. He is a proud, active member of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, where he is a member of the Progressive and Sanctuary Choirs. Recently, he was appointed the Director of the Evelyn S. Hardy Men of Distinction Male Chorus and the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church Youth Choir. American Idol winner Ruben Studdard will perform spirituals arranged by Shelby on a project entitled Normal Hill’s Jubilee. Mr. Shelby holds membership in the National Association for Music Education, Alabama Vocal Association and the Alabama Education Association. He is an active member of the Greater Birmingham Area Alumni Association of Alabama A&M University, Business Manager of the Birmingham Booster Club Alabama A&M University and has been given the name “Maestro” by both organizations. He is a Life Member Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity and a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Concert Program

The Faith Academy Band program began in the fall of 1997. The program continues to maintain an enrollment of over 200 band members each year. There are ten major instrumental ensembles in the program. The instrumental program has been under the direction of Mr. David Pryor for the past eighteen years. He is the founding director of the program.

David Pryor is celebrating his 26th year of teaching. He has been at Faith Academy for the last eightteen. He has taught in Louisiana, Missouri and Alabama.Mr. Pryor is a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans, La. He studied conducting under Dr. Lacey Powell, Dr. Joseph Hebert and the late Dr. Joe Barry Mullins. At Loyola University, he was the Student Conductor of the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble from 1987-89. He also assisted with the band program at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, LA.Mr. Pryor served as Director of Bands at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School from 1989-1994. Under his direction the program grew from 42 members to over 100 in five years. The band was one of the top three bands in District VII. in placing students named to the Alabama All-State Bands. The 1993-94 McGill-Toolen Band was the most awarded band in the history of the program.Mr. Pryor was named Music Director at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon, MO from 1994-97. Under his direction the Choral and Band Programs grew from 48 to over 200 in just three years. It was also recognized as one of the top two Music Programs in the St. Louis Archdiocese Schools. Mr. Pryor also expanded the program by starting the Chamber Singers, Jazz Band and the Symphonic Percussion Ensemble. All three groups were awarded top state and national honors in their two years. In the spring of 1997 Mr. Pryor was named Music Director at Faith Academy in Mobile, AL. Mr. Pryor directed all Choral Ensembles and began what has now been recognized as one of the top band programs in the state of Alabama. Under Mr. Pryor’s direction the Faith Academy Choir Program grew in numbers and quality. The program added ensembles and was awarded the First Superior Rating at the Alabama Vocal Association under his direction. The choral program grew from 70 to nearly 150 students in just three years. In the fall 0f 2000 Mr. Pryor was officially named Director of Instrumental Music and Music Department Chairman. In June 2013 Mr. Pryor and the Faith Academy Band Program were featured in “The Instrumentalist” Magazine.Mr. Pryor has been guest conductor/ clinician for many District and State Honor Bands. He is also ABA District VII. Chairman.Mr. Pryor has been actively involved in his parish church. He is past Vice Chairman of St. Mary Catholic Parish Council (Mobile, Al.). He was head of Religious Education for the Parish.Mr. Pryor is a member of the Mobile Singing Children Staff. He teaches music theory to the Preparatory and Intermezzo Choirs.Mr. Pryor is a member of ABA, AMEA, NAfME, NBA and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He was awarded the “Citation of Honor” in 2005 from the NBA. He was also awarded Faith Academy “Teacher of the Year” in 1998. In April of 2013 Mr. Pryor was awarded the “Award of Distinction” by the “Fiesta-val” Invitatational Music Festivals in Atlanta, GA.Mr. Pryor also was Band Chairman for the AISA Band Directors Association from 1998 – 2007. Under his direction the Faith Academy band hosted the AISA State Band Festival for nine years. Mr. Pryor is happily married to Caroline Pryor and they have one daughter, Virginia, who attends Faith Academy in the seventh grade and is also a member of the Faith Academy Band.

Concert Program

Thursday, 9:00 am MPAC

The Star Spangled Banner.............................Orchestrated by John Philip Sousa/ ed. Keith Brion, Willow Blossom Music

The Sinfonians Symphonic March .....................................................Clifton Williams, Edward B. Marks Music Company

“Allelujah” aus der Motette: Exsultate” .....................Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/ trans. Wilhelm Strasser, Bovaco Music

Miss Stephanie Roca, Soprano Soloist

Symphony No. 3 “JFK” Andrew Boysen, Jr., Kjos Music Company

I.P.T. 109

II.Ask Not What Your Country…

III.November 22, 1963

IV.John, Jr.

On An American Spiritual........................................................................................................David Holsinger, TRN Music

Dr. Joseph Hebert, Guest Conductor

Concertino for Four Percussion & Wind Ensemble ...........................................David R. Gillingham, C. Alan Publications

The John Carroll Singers is in its thirtyfourth year of existence as the premier choral ensemble at John Carroll Catholic High School. The choir has consistently received superior ratings at district, state, and national choral festivals and competitions. This past year, the John Carroll Singers finished 2nd at the World Strides Heritage Performance in Chicago, IL.

Lee Wright is in his twelfth year as choral director at John Carroll Catholic High School. Mr. Wright is a member of the American Choral Director Association, National Association for Music Education, and the Alabama Vocal Association. He has a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Montevallo. Lee has been married to his wife Amanda for five years and they have a wonderful son named Felix Lee Wright, who was born May of 2011. Mr. Wright also sings at St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham under the direction of Dr. Jim Dorroh, and is active in the community as a conductor, singer, and bassist.

Concert Program

Thursday, 7:30 pm MPAC

Maria Wilson, Assistant Choral Director and Accompanist

The Choraliers is comprised of 60 7th and 8th grade students who have a desire to sing. The diversity among the students brings cohesiveness and musicianship within the organization which helps them to appreciate making music. The choir has been featured in a radio segment of Artsation at WVAS radio station on the campus of Alabama State University, and has made television appearances on Today in Alabama at WSFA and the Alabama News Network on WAKA television stations to promote upcoming events and concerts. Under Mrs. Moore’s’ leadership the choirs have participated in numerous choral festivals and competitions scoring superior ratings. In 2013 the choir tied first place in division 4 at the annual Peanut Festival in Dothan, Al. The choir has a very active schedule as they present several concerts throughout the year. They are committed to providing community service by performing at school functions and visiting nursing homes, hospitals and other community sponsored events throughout the year.

Christine Moore is a native of Montgomery, Al. She received her B.S. in music education from Alabama A&M University and her Master of Music Education from Alabama State University. She also completed studies at Boston University in Music Education. Mrs. Moore has 27 years of teaching experience as an elementary, secondary and college educator. In addition to her teaching duties, she serves as a music facilitator with Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts, Adjunct music instructor teaching Music Appreciation and Music Methods for Elementary Teachers at Alabama State University and is a musician at several local churches. Mrs. Moore has been the choral director at Johnnie R. Carr Middle School in Montgomery since 2009. Mrs. Moore had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Johnnie Carr and was inspired to compose the school’s alma mater in her honor. Mrs. Moore serves at the Department Chair of Electives and she was appointed the IB (International Bacculerate) Coordinator from 2012-2014. Under her tenure, Johnnie Carr Middle has been officially approved as an IB School. Mrs. Moore assisted in implementing Montgomery Public Schools 1st choral Festival in 2014 which highlighted the talents of local middle and high school choirs in the city. Her passion for music is expressed by insuring that all of her students successful and happy. Mrs. Moore is married to Calvin Moore and they have two adult sons, Calvin Jr. and Christopher who are also musicians.

Darrian Stovall- Accompanist

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The McAdory Elementary Orff Ensemble, led by director, Melissa Thomason, is an after school auditioned group consisting of fourth and fifth grade students. These students, through the teaching method developed by Carl Orff, learn rhythmic, melodic, and improvisational skills using both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. The group has performed for many local, community, and school events, including the Birmingham Earth Day Festival and the Bessemer Music Club. They are very excited to have the opportunity to perform for the AMEA membership!

Melissa Thomason has been the elementary music specialist at McAdory Elementary School in the Jefferson County School System for 18 years. She teaches over 1000 students a week along with directing the McAdory Elementary Orff Ensemble, the McAdory Elementary Choir, and the McAdory Kindergarten Ring-Dingers. Her groups have performed in the Canterbury Children’s Choir Festival in Canterbury, England, the Birmingham Museum of Art annual Gala, the Birmingham Earth Day Celebration, the Bessemer Music Club, and other local, community, and school events. She and the art specialist at her school recently won a $19,000 grant from the Alabama Arts Initiative to integrate art, music, physical education, and character education using found sounds, movement, and drama. Melissa received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Montevallo and holds a Level III certification in Orff-Schulwerk. She is also the very proud mom of two.

Thursday, 3:10 pm MPAC

Concert Program

Double Drums........................................................................................................................................Lamb, Shawnee Press from Island Fun with Orff and Drums

Jamaica Jazz.................................................................................................................Holl/Bailey, Beatin’ Path Publications from Wood Songs

Dance......................................................................................................................Kriske/Delelles, Kid Sounds Publications from Strike It Rich

Variations on Chopsticks.........................................................................................McRae, Memphis Musicraft Publications from Playtime

One Step at a Time............................................................................................................Solomon, Belwin-Mills Publishing from Conga Town

**the instruments used in this piece were purchased with money from the Alabama Arts Initiative Grant won by McAdory Elementary School incorporating the fine arts with character education. The instruments were painted and designed by 4th grade students.

Tick Tock Shock......................................................................................................................Holl, Beatin’ Path Publications from Ensemble

Clubbin’................................................................................................................................Nissly, Jason Nissly Publications from Mallet Magic

Evan’s Song..............................................................................................................................................................Thomason

Papa Haydn’s Music Box........................................................................................McRae, Memphis Musicraft Publications from Playtime

William Tell Overture arr.Edwards, Heritage Music Press from To Bach and Beyond

The Monrovia Middle School Bands currently have 291 members within its three ensembles. The Advanced Band has consistently received Superior ratings at Music Performance Assessment and has won first place at Music Showcase Festivals and Music in the Parks Festivals in Pigeon Forge, TN nine of the past eleven years. The Monrovia Bands have also placed many students in the All-State Bands and three of its students have eventually won the state “Super Solo” competition.

Donald Dowdy has taught both in Georgia and Alabama and has directed the Monrovia Middle School Bands since the school’s inception in 1998. He holds degrees from Berry College, VanderCook College of Music, and Troy University and is a National Board Certified Teacher. He has served as clinician in both Georgia and Alabama and is also Music Director at Central Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Huntsville. He is a member of NAfME, AMEA, and Phi Beta Mu.

The Strings in Schools program was founded in 2005 under the leadership of Dr. Anne C. Witt.All middle and high schools in the Tuscaloosa City Schools have a string program within the school day, making TCS a comprehensive music school district. All six middle schools have strings and all three high schools have orchestras. The leadership of Superintendent Dr. Paul McKendrick and Principal Andrew Maxey has made it possible for the Strings in Schools program to flourish. Additional support from Arts Coordinator Dr. Jeffrey Schultz and TCS band, choral and elementary teachers has been significant. Rock Quarry Middle School was founded in 2008, and has a population of 500 students this year. The strings program began with 35 that first year and has now grown to 110. In 2013, the Disney Festival was their first competition; the Rock Quarry Orchestra won top honors, including all Superior ratings, the Gold Award and Best in Class. In addition to regular concerts, Rock Quarry string students are in demand for small group performances. They have played for UA gymnastics meets, church events, private parties, community clubs and the Rotary club. By special invitation of Mayor Walt Maddox, Rock Quarry Strings played for the Installation of the City Council and City School Board members. The AMEA concert will be presented by all of the 7th and 8th grade string players. Students are not selected from the classes – all are participating. Mrs. Allison Lavender is the founding director.

Allison Lavender earned her undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Mississippi in 2007. During her time in college, Allison was concert master of the Lafayette Oxford University Symphony as well as a finalist in the music school’s concerto competition in both 2003 and 2005. After graduation, Mrs. Lavender accepted a job with the Tuscaloosa City Schools teaching string orchestra. In her seven years with the Tuscaloosa City Schools, Mrs. Lavender has taught both middle and high school orchestra. In 2012 and 2014 she took her students to Festival Disney in Orlando, FL, where her groups placed first in their division and earned all superioir ratings. Her orchestra students participate in a number of after school activities including, Alabama All-State, All-City Orchestra, ASTA Honor Strings Festival, and Solo/Ensemble Festival. Her students receive frequent invitations to play at community events in Tuscaloosa. Currently Mrs. Lavender teaches grades 6-8 orchestra at Rock Quarry Middle School.

Thursday, 3:10 pm MPAC

Episode K. 216

Concert Program

7th/8th combined:

8th grade performance: Minuet

March, Judas

Gloria in Excelsis

Arr. Don Brubaker

Soloists: Violin I - Alexandra Wright, Violin II - Jakai Cooper, Viola - Caoline MacVicar, Cello - John Niiler

Spartacus..........................................................................................................................................................Brian Balmages

Shades Valley High School was established in 1948 in Homewood, AL and moved to its present location in Irondale, AL in the fall of 1996. The Shades Valley Symphonic Band is the top performing ensemble in a larger overall program that offers experiences in marching band, AP music theory, guitar and numerous chamber music ensembles. Band seniors each year average over 3.5 million dollars in scholarship opportunities in the areas of academics, leadership and musical achievement. The Symphonic Band has been a past performing group for the Alabama Music Educators State Conference, the University of Alabama Honor Band Festival, the 2009 Music for All National Concert Band Festival and the 2013 Southeastern United States Concert Band Festival. They have twice been named an Honor Ensemble at the Grand National Adjudicators Invitational Concert Band Festival. Quality literature serves as the curriculum and chamber music participation as the foundational cornerstone of this outstanding ensemble. 2015 will mark the sixth appearance since 2008 of an ensemble from the Shades Valley Band program at the Alabama Music Educators’ Association State Conference.

David Allinder began his tenure as Director of Bands at Shades Valley High School in 2001. Under his direction, the Shades Valley Symphonic band has performed for the Alabama Music Educators Conference, the University of Alabama Honor Band Festival, The Grand National Adjudicators Invitational, The Southeastern US Band Festival and the Music for All National Concert Band Festival. The marching program is a multi-year class winner at the Vanderbilt Marching Invitational and a participant in the Bands of America Regional and Super-regional Championships. Mr.Allinder received graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Alabama and has served on the faculties of UAB and Birmingham Southern College. David works at Hunter Street Baptist Church as a staff musician and is the Birmingham area director of Camp Jam, a rock and roll music camp for students. Mr. Allinder is a recipient of the National Band Association Citation of Excellence and was awarded National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification in 2008. Mr.Allinder was a 2009 district finalist for state teacher of the year. He has been a cooperating teacher for a number of successful student interns and a Candidate Support Provider for teachers seeking NBPTS Certification. He is a member of the Phi Beta Mu honorary band fraternity and the National Band Association. David currently resides in McCalla, Alabama with his wife Jennifer and their children, Tanner and Mackenzie.

Concert Program

Sparkman High School is located in Harvest just outside Huntsville, Alabama and is part of the Madison County School System. The Sparkman High School Band program consists of 221 nine through twelfth grade musicians that make up two concert bands and a premiere wind ensemble during the spring semester. During the fall semester, Sparkman has an audition only competition band consisting of 162 members and a 247 piece Marching Band that performs at football games. The program also maintains two winter guard units and an indoor marching drumline during the spring semester. The Sparkman Marching Band has earned several grand champion awards throughout the state of Alabama and competes across the southeast including regional and super regional Bands of America Competitions. The Sparkman Winter Guard has earned the title of SCGC Class SAAA Champions and state champions for the past 4 years in class SAAA and SA.The Sparkman Indoor Percussion Ensemble is a 2014 WGI Scholastic A Finalist, two time WGI MidSouth Percussion Championship Scholastic A Finalist, and three time SCGC Percussion Scholastic A champion. The Sparkman Wind Ensemble has earned superior ratings with distinction at the Alabama Music Performance Assessment every year since the group was established in 2011. The Sparkman Concert Band and 9th Grade bands have also earned superior ratings at MPA every year since 2011 with both groups earning distinction honors during this time.

David Raney received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the University of North Alabama. He is currently in his 16th year of teaching with the last 5 years as director of bands at Sparkman High School. With the Alabama Bandmasters Association, Mr. Raney has served on the ABA Music Selection Committee, ABA District 1 Chairman and is currently developing the abafest.com<http://abafest.com> website. Mr. Raney has served as a guest conductor across North Alabama including the University of North Alabama Honor Band and has served as an adjudicator at various marching competitions across Alabama and Tennessee. He continues to perform as the bass trombonist for the Ed Jones Orchestra. David is married to Regina Raney who is the director of bands at Cedar Ridge Middle School and has two children, Allison and Ashley.

Jack Albert currently serves as assistant band director and director of percussion at Sparkman High School in Harvest, Alabama. Jack’s duties at Sparkman include co-directing the Sparkman High School Marching Senators, conducting the Sparkman Concert Band, and directing the Sparkman Indoor Percussion Ensemble. These high achieving groups perform in the WGI and BOA arenas, as well as state and national concert band festivals. Jack is a graduate of the University of North Alabama (B.S. in Music Education) where he served as percussion section leader and principal percussionist. Jack is also an alumnus of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps where he was a member of the snare line. In addition to teaching, Jack is a highly sought after band and percussion arranger/designer, and serves as a staff arranger for the University of North Alabama Band Program. Jack currently resides in Priceville, Alabama with his wife Allison, and son Sawyer.

Thursday, 4:40 pm MPAC

Concert Program

The TROY University Concert Chorale is one of the premier vocal ensembles in the TROY University John M. Long School of Music. This smaller mixed choir performs chamber, classical, traditional, and contemporary choral literature and membership is open by audition. Students in the Concert Chorale represent a wide variety of majors and most are studying at the undergraduate level.

Diane Orlofsky became the Conductor of the TROY University Concert Chorale in the spring of 2006. In 2006-2007, Orlofsky served as interim Coordinator for the Choral Department and conducted both the Concert Chorale (then Chamber Choir) and the Collegiate Singers in the spring of 2007. She founded the vocal jazz group, frequency, in 2009 and currently serves as Director of University Choirs, conductor for the Concert Chorale and musical director for frequency. Orlofsky was recently named the 2014 recipient of the Wallace D. Malone Distinguished Faculty award which recognizes scholarship, teaching, leadership and service. She is also the recipient of the Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, the Phi Kappa Phi Distinguished Scholar award, and the A.A.T.E. Outstanding Teacher Educator Award. Orlofsky is best known for her work with learning theorist Jerome S. Bruner and her book Redefining Teacher Education: The Theories of Jerome Bruner and the Practice of Training Teachers (2002). Her latest multi-media project, The Joyous Exchange: Meditations on the Choral Arts explores the mystery and power of the choral arts. Orlofsky is an active clinician, conductor and researcher and was named an American Fellow in 1997 by the American Association of University Women.

Concert Program

The Ancient and the Eternal: Invocations and Remembrance Program to be selected from the following:

Friday, 7:00 pm MPAC

Cry Out and Shout ................................................................................................Knut Nystedt, Alfred Publishing Company Canticle of Praise ..............................................................................................................John Ness Beck, Theodore Presser

Jesu Dulcis Memoria .........................................................................St. Bernard of Clairvaux (attrib.),Vatican Antiphonale Confessions .............................................................................................................Eric William Barnum, Tragic Hero Music

Jesu Dulcis Memoria .....................................................................Tomás Luis de Victoria (attrib.), Oxford University Press

Christmas Oratorio, Op. 12..................................................................................................Camille Saint-Saëns, C. F. Peters

6. Quare?

Elijah, Op. 70.........................................................................................................................Felix Mendelssohn, G. Schirmer

9. Blessed Are the Men Who Fear Him

Entreat Me Not to Leave .............................................................................................................Dan Forrest, Hinshaw Music

The True Knowledge: Four Mystical Poems.........................................................Eric William Barnum, Tragic Hero Music

4. The True Knowledge

Christ on the Mount of Olives, Op. 85.............................................................................Ludwig V. Beethoven, G. Schirmer

14. Hallelujah

I Can Tell the World ......................................................................................................................Moses Hogan, Hal Leonard

frequency is Troy University’s auditioned, select vocal jazz ensemble and is devoted to the performance of traditional and contemporary a cappella and accompanied ensemble vocal jazz. frequency is designed to provide a quality performing experience for advanced students of all undergraduate majors utilizing excellent repertoire from a wide variety of challenging contemporary vocal jazz genres. This group performs without a conductor and a high level of group synergy is required. Since 2009, frequency has had the privilege of working with Greg Jasperse, Kerry Marsh, Christine Guter and Julia Dollison during on-campus residencies.

Diane Orlofsky became the Conductor of the TROY University Concert Chorale in the spring of 2006. In 2006-2007, Orlofsky served as interim Coordinator for the Choral Department and conducted both the Concert Chorale (then Chamber Choir) and the Collegiate Singers in the spring of 2007. She founded the vocal jazz group, frequency, in 2009 and currently serves as Director of University Choirs, conductor for the Concert Chorale and musical director for frequency. Orlofsky was recently named the 2014 recipient of the Wallace D. Malone Distinguished Faculty award which recognizes scholarship, teaching, leadership and service. She is also the recipient of the Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, the Phi Kappa Phi Distinguished Scholar award, and the A.A.T.E. Outstanding Teacher Educator Award. Orlofsky is best known for her work with learning theorist Jerome S. Bruner and her book Redefining Teacher Education: The Theories of Jerome Bruner and the Practice of Training Teachers (2002). Her latest multi-media project, The Joyous Exchange: Meditations on the Choral Arts explores the mystery and power of the choral arts. Orlofsky is an active clinician, conductor and researcher and was named an American Fellow in 1997 by the American Association of University Women.

Friday, 3:30 pm MPAC

Concert Program

Program to be selected from:

New Day ..............................................................................Carol Welsman/arr. Jennifer Barnes, Sound Music Publications

Fields of Gold ..............................................................................................................Sting/arr. Greg Jasperse, Hal Leonard

A Quiet Place ............................................................................................Ralph Carmichael/arr. Jerry Rubino, Hal Leonard

Words .....Anders Edenroth, Walton Music

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square ................................E. Maschwitz & M. Sherman/arr. Gene Puerling,Hal Leonard

Travels ...............................................................................Pat. Metheny, Julia Dollison/arr. Kerry Marsh, KerryMarsh.com

Stoned Soul Picnic ............................Laura Nyro/ arr. Peter.Eldridge,EMI Music Publishing & Darmon Meader Germany

First Train Home ......................................................................................Imogen Heap/arr. Kerry Marsh, KerryMarsh.com

Woods ........................................................................................................Justin Vernon/arr. Kerry Marsh, KerryMarsh.com

Pass Me the Jazz ..................................................................................................................Anders Edenroth, Walton Music

Tuscaloosa County High School is located in Northport, Alabama and is part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. The high school has 1,700 students in grades 9-12. This is the second year of The Tuscaloosa County High School Wind Ensemble as exponential growth within the band program has allowed for the creation of another performing ensemble. The group has a set number of forty-eightwinds and percussion. Membership into the ensemble is based on yearly audition. Approximately sixty-percent of the ensemble studies privately in some capacity. Founded in 1926, The Tuscaloosa County High School Band is one of the oldest high school bands in Alabama in continuous existence. The strong support from the alumni, community, parents, and administration ensure that the future of the County High Band is bright for generations of musicians to come. The Tuscaloosa County High School Marching Band has appeared in parade performances in New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., London and San Antonio, Texas. Other performing groups at Tuscaloosa County High School include the Symphonic Band, the Chamber Winds, Woodwind Quintet, Trombone Choir, and our jazz band – The Velvet Blue Orchestra.

Jed Smart is the Director of Bands at Tuscaloosa County High School in Northport, Alabama. He holds degrees from the University of Alabama, Troy University, and Boston University. Bands under his direction have consistently been rated superior, and he serves as a clinician and guest conductor throughout the Southeastern United States. Smart is a three time recipient of the National Band Association Citation of Excellence. Recent engagements include the University of Alabama Honor Band Festival, Alabama Music Educators Conference, the Georgia Independent School Association All State Band Festival, and the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Alongside conducting and clinic engagements, Smart has written articles for The Instrumentalist, Teaching Music, and School, Band, and Orchestra Magazine. Currently, Smart is working with a collective to create useful study resources for students studying for the AP Music Theory Examination. Jed resides in Aliceville, Alabama with his beautiful wife, Abby, and precious daughters, Waverly Mae and Lola.

Michael Guzman is Associate Director of Bands at Tuscaloosa County High School and also serves as Co-founder and Artistic Director of the Black Warrior Winds, an adult community band serving the West Alabama area. He holds degrees from the University of Miami and Florida International University, in Music Education and Wind Conducting, respectively. For much of the last decade, Guzman has been a sought out musician and teacher in the Miami-Dade County Area. Mr. Guzman has previously served as Associate Director of Bands at Miami Coral Reef High School and Director of Bands at Southwest Miami Senior High School.Mr. Guzman currently maintains a large private studio in Tuscaloosa County, where he works with low brass players from grades 6-12. Bands under his instruction in both Florida and Alabama have been consistently rated superior and he has served as an adjudicator and conductor throughout the Southeast. Aside from his teaching experience, Mr. Guzman has served as a freelance musician, playing with such groups as the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Americas, Walenstine Symphony, Alhambra Orchestra, Miami’s Top Brass and various other groups in the Miami area. Mr. Guzman lives is Vance Alabama with his wife, Ada, daughter, Abby Grace, and their dogs.

Concert Program

Thursday, 10:30 am MPAC

Gavorkna Fanfare..............................................................................................................................................................Jack Stamp, Kjos

Sol Y Sombra..................................................................................................................................George Gates/arr. Van Ragsdale, SMC

Michael Guzman, Conductor

Dum Spiro Spero..................................................................................................................................Chris Pilsner, Nox Tenebrae Music

Rhythm of the Winds..........................................................................................................................Frank Erickson, Carl Fischer Music

Rick Teel, Conductor

The Klaxon March..........................................................................................Henry Fillmore/arr. Frederick Fennell, Carl Fischer Music

Variations for Euphonium and Band...............................................................................Jerry Owen/arr. David Werden, Cimarron Music

Demondrae Thurman, Soloist

Tommy Brannan, Conductor

Mannin Veen.................................................................................................................................Haydn Wood, Boosey & Hawkes Music

The University of Alabama Trombone Choir is designed to serve as a pedagogical extension of the Trombone Studio, giving students the opportunity to apply skills learned in lessons to a musical setting. The choir is a very active part of the School of Music at Alabama, performing regular concerts on campus as well as several outreach concerts a year, including performing at UA athletic events. The Trombone Choir has performed at the 2010 Eastern Trombone Workshop in Washington, DC, the 2011 International Trombone Festival in Nashville, TN and the 2013 International Trombone Festival in Columbus, GA.

Dr. Jonathan Whitaker joined the faculty of the University of Alabama in the fall of 2009. At Alabama, Whitaker’s students have been tremendously successful in national and international solo competitions including the Eastern Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition, the International Trombone Association’s solo competitions and the Alessi Seminar. The University of Alabama Trombone Choir has given performances at the 2010 Eastern Trombone Workshop, the 2011 International Trombone Festival in Nashville, TN and the 2013 International Trombone Festival in Columbus, GA. Dr. Whitaker has also appeared as a performer and clinician at the Eastern Trombone Workshop twice and two International Trombone Festivals. He is in great demand as a guest artist and has appeared at some of the most prestigious music schools in the country including The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, Yale University, Indiana University and many more. As a soloist, Whitaker can be heard on numerous recordings including the 2013 release of his debut solo recording entitled “Nature’s Gift” with pianist Kevin Chance. He is a featured soloist on two recordings with the University of Alabama Wind Ensemble that include Anthony Barfield’s “Red Sky” and David Maslanka’s Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble. These recordings are available at www.jonathanwhitaker.com.In 2013, Whitaker gave the world premiere of James Stephenson’s Three Bones Concerto commissioned for the University of Alabama Wind Ensemble along with Joseph Alessi and Peter Ellefson. He also performed the work at the 2013 Eastern Trombone Workshop with the United States Army Band “The Pershing’s Own”, again with Alessi and Ellefson. In 2012, Whitaker made his Carnegie Hall debut as a soloist at the New York Wind Band Festival. He has appeared as a soloist with all of the wind groups at Indiana University, the Augustana College Symphonic Band, the Purdue University Symphony Orchestra, the Henderson State University Wind Ensemble and performed a premier performance of John Mackey’s Harvest: Concerto for Trombone with the University of Alabama Wind Ensemble in the fall of 2010. He also performed the American premier of Johan de Meij’s T-Bone Concerto with the Murray State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble.Whitaker has performed with the New York Philharmonic on two separate occasions. In 2012, he performed on the orchestra’s Opening Gala that was broadcast on Live from Lincoln Center on PBS with music director Alan Gilbert. In 2011, he performed on concerts featuring Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle with Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting. Whitaker is currently Principal Trombone of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra. He performs regularly with the Alabama Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony (PA), Mobile Symphony (AL) and has also held positions and performed with the Arkansas Symphony, Pine Bluff Symphony (AR), Shreveport Symphony (LA), South Arkansas Symphony, Duluth-Superior Symphony (MN), Owensboro Symphony (KY), Evansville Philharmonic (IN), Richmond Symphony (IN), Jackson Symphony (TN) and the Paducah Symphony (KY). As a chamber musician, Whitaker can be heard on Dee Stewart’s CD entitled D+ (Dee Plus) performing with the Indiana University Trombone Faculty and on two recordings by the Stentorian Consort Trombone Quartet. Whitaker serves on the faculty of the Alessi Seminar. In 2005, he was selected as one of sixteen participants for the Seminar and was a featured soloist twice that year. From 2005-2013, Whitaker served as the chief administrator for the Seminar and is honored to now be on the faculty.

Dr. Whitaker holds degrees in trombone performance from Murray State University and the University of Minnesota and the Doctor of Music degree in Brass Pedagogy from Indiana University where he served as Associate Instructor of Trombone from 2001-2004. Dr. Whitaker’s primary teachers include Ray Conklin, Tom Ashworth, M. Dee Stewart, Peter Ellefson and Joseph Alessi with additional studies with Arnold Jacobs, Edward Kleinhammer, Michael Mulcahy, Charlie Vernon and Douglas Wright. Jonathan Whitaker is an Edwards Performing Artist and plays Griego Mouthpieces.

The University of Alabama Trombone Choir will perform at the Grand Opening of the Exhibits, Thursday at 10:00 am in Exhibit Hall C and again at the beginning of the Keynote Session, Friday at 10:15 am in the Montgomery Performing Arts Center.

Posters to be presented at the HED Research Poster Session, Thursday, January 22, 2015, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Exhibit Hall Lobby

Students’ Perceptions of Effective Instruction during College Level Applied Lessons, Studio Instruction, and Private Lessons

E. Danielle Todd, University of Alabama

Participating, Interacting, and Practicing IEP Goals: Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Elementary Music Classrooms

Ellary A. Draper, University of Alabama

How Quickly are Researchers Citing the Psychology of Music? A Bibliometric Analysis of a Journal Serving Multiple Disciplines

Carl B. Hancock, University of Alabama and Harry Price, Kennesaw State University

Grade 6-12 String Performers’ Perceived Meaning of School and Community Youth Orchestra Experience

Katherine Lanier King, Auburn University

Examining Self-Efficacy, Music Achievement, and Music Class Enrollment Among Secondary School Instrumental Students

Michael S. Zelenak, Alabama State University

Are We Going About Music Teacher Education Backwards?

Moya Lao Nordlund and Brian Viliunas, Samford University

Can We Develop Expert Mindset in Novice Music Educators?

Moya Lao Nordlund and Brian Viliunas, Samford University

A Comparison of Instrumental Music Majors’ Person-Organization Fit at Two Ethnically Diverse Universities

Corinth D. Lewis and Carl Hancock, University of Alabama

Effects of Length of Instruction on Rhythm-Reading Learning and Retention

Kelly J. Hollingsworth, Auburn University

Factors Affecting Participation in the Alabama Vocal Association

Khristina S. Motley, University of Alabama

An Analysis of Popular Song Characteristics and Music Sales From 1960 to 2011

Russell J. Greene, University of Alabama

The Effect of Musical Score Format on the Perception of Performance Quality

Meredith Reaves, University of Alabama

Evaluation of the Development of Competencies for a NASM Self Study

Brian Viliunas and Moya Nordlund, Samford University

Characteristics of Tenacious Teachers in Alabama: A Comparison And Measurement of Band Directors’ Grit and Self-Efficacy in Low, Medium, and High SES Schools

Michael Aycock, New Hope High School/University of Alabama

A Content Analysis of ACDA National Conference Interests Sessions: 1960 to 2011

Donna T. Ferretti, University of Alabama

Teacher Perceptions of Music Education in Rural America

Edward Ted C. Hoffman, III, University of Montevallo and Lance D. Nielsen

Music Education in 1963: The Major Cultural, Political, and Professional Influences that Led to Reform in the United States

Brian J. Coates, University of Alabama

Javier Busto Bi-Vocational Journeyman, Medical Doctor and Musician: An Interview

John Ratledgeand Marvin Latimer, University of Alabama

The American Choral Directors Association’s Sixty Years of Leadership in Choral Music Education, Performance, Composition, and Advocacy: A Preliminary Study

Marvin Latimer, University of Alabama

A Nation At Risk and the School Reform Movement

Lauren Nicole Brown, University of Alabama

The Effect of Non-performance Variables on Alabama Vocal Association Choral Performance Evaluation Ratings: A Replication and Extension

Marvin Latimer and Carl B. Hancock, University of Alabama

Dr. Edward H. Cleino: The Father of Music Education at the University of Alabama

Beth A. Davis, University of Alabama

A Review of Choral Journal Featured Articles: 1959 - Present

Donna Ferretti, Krystal Stark and Carlos Vieira, University of Alabama

Civil Unrest to Music Education

Kaitlyn Burnside Traylor, University of Alabama

Changes in Education: 1964 - 65

Emily Christine Gray, University of Alabama

A Content Analysis of Choral Journal Feature Articles: 2001 - 02

Krystal Stark, University of Alabama

Strategies in Music Education for Recruiting and Retention in Low Socioeconomic Rural/Urban Schools

Shane E. Colquhoun, Loachapoka High School/Auburn University

Finding the Right Metaphor: Strategies to Optimize the Educational Value of Virtual Anatomy Software in the Voice Studio

Susan E. Williams, University of Alabama and Daniel R. George, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine

Two Music Education Initiatives

Timothy Heath, University of Alabama

Effects of Direct Teaching Experiences with At-risk Elementary Students on Pre-service Music Educator Ratings of Experiences and Feelings Jane M. Kuehne, Auburn University

A Comparison of Music Compositional Process and Product of Two Groups of Secondary Students: Using Only Acoustic Instruments Versus Using Acoustic Instruments and iPads

Robert L. Lyda, Notasulga High School/Auburn University

AMEA 2015 Clinicians

Dr. David Ballam, instructor of double bass and music appreciation has taught at Auburn University since 2013. Prior to joining the faculty at Auburn, he performed extensively in central Texas and Chicago, IL including with the Austin Symphony, the Austin Lyric Opera, and baroque bass with Ensemble Settecento. As a passionate educator and private instructor, Dr. Ballam was active in many Texas public schools teaching lessons, sectionals, and large group classes to middle school and high school bassists. Dr. Ballam is also currently involved with the International Society of Bassists Summer Convention - Young Bassists Program working with many talented students.

Tucker Biddlecombe, (Ph.D) is Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, where he serves as conductor of the Vanderbilt Chorale and Symphonic Choir. In addition, he has recently been named Director of Blair's five-year Bachelor of Music/Teacher Education degree program offered in conjunction with the Peabody College of Education. Over the course of a ten year career as a public school music educator, he achieved National Board Teacher Certification and was awarded ‘Teacher of the Year’ at Lawton Chiles High School (FL). Ensembles under his direction have performed to acclaim at state and division conventions of the American Choral Directors Association. He is a sought-after clinician and adjudicator, and has recently conducted honor choirs in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New York, and Tennessee, including the Florida All-State Men’s Chorus. He has prepared choruses for the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, and recently served as a guest director for the professional earlymusic ensemble, Music City Baroque. Professor Biddlecombe holds the PhD in Music Education and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Florida State University, and a Bachelor of Music degree, with majors in Vocal Performance and Music Education, from SUNY Potsdam. He is a native of Buffalo, New York, and resides in Nashville with his wife Mary Biddlecombe, Artistic Director of the Blair Children’s Chorus.

Jon Bowman is in his sixth year as Director of Bands at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia, one of the largest music programs in the southeast. Prior to Lowndes High School, he served as Director of Bands at Prattville High School in Prattville, Alabama where he directed the “Pride of Prattville” Marching Band, the Prattville High School Wind Symphony, the Symphonic Band, Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble. Mr. Bowman also served as Director of Bands at Tallassee High School in Tallassee, Alabama and Beauregard High School in Opelika, Alabama where he also served as the assistant baseball coach. During his tenure at Lowndes High School, the membership in the band program has increased to over 480 students. He has also overseen the development of the concert band program at Lowndes with 350 students participating in three concert ensembles. During this time, the concert bands at Lowndes have never received less than superior ratings. Mr. Bowman earned both his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education in 2000 and a Masters of Music in Education in 2002 from Auburn University. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha, a past member of the Alabama Bandmaster’s Association, the Music Educator’s National Conference, and the National Band Association.

Joseph Brennan received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from Temple University studying violin while also playing trumpet. For 28 years, Joe has been the orchestra director at Haverford Middle and High Schools and is the Music Department Co-Chair. He was recognized by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association with the Citation of Excellence Award. Joe has presented at ASTA NAfME, Midwest, and state conferences in Texas, Ohio, and others. Joe has conducted String Festivals; his string chamber ensembles and orchestras have frequently performed at PMEA conventions. Being a kidney donor, Joe, is an advocate for organ donor awareness.

Erin Colwitz holds a B.M. from the University of Minnesota and an MM and DMA from the University of Southern California. Dr. Colwitz taught choral music in the public schools in Minnesota while singing with the Dale Warland Singers. Dr. Colwitz is currently the Director of Choirs at the UAH. She conducts two choirs and teaches courses in field of education. Dr. Colwitz is an active adjudicator and clinician. She serves on the AL-ACDA board as the R & S Chair for Community Choirs and is also a national board member for the NCCO.

Deborah Confredo (formerly Sheldon) is Professor of Music Education at Temple University. Conductor and founder of the Night Owls Campus/Community Band, her specialties include instrumental conducting, rehearsal techniques, music psychology, and informal music learning. Her numerous articles are published in the Journal for Research in Music Education, Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education (CRME), Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, Journal for Music Teacher Education, Music Educators Journal, Journal of Band Research, Instrumentalist, Contributions to Music Education, and The Woman Conductor. A past editor for CRME, and editorial board member for CRME and the Journal of Research in Music Education, Confredo is editorial board member for the International Journal of Music Education, Journal of Research in Music Performance, and Education. She co-authored The Complete Woodwind Instructor: A Guidebook for the Music Educator and Lessons in Performance (FJH), and is editor of Superior Bands in Sixteen Weeks, and Chorales and Rhythmic Etudes for Superior Bands. Lead author of the band method, Measures of Success™ (FJH), and its companion online video tutorials, she is in demand as clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator. Confredo plays saxophones and keyboards in the South Jersey based jazz quartet, West River Drive and the classic-rock band, Nasty Habits.

John Cooper is in his sixteenth year at Austin High School in Decatur, Alabama. After placing first and second in the Alabama All State Red Band during his last two years in high school, he played in both the LSU Wind Ensemble and the “Golden Band from Tigerland” for 4 years. He has taught clarinet privately for four decades and placed numerous students in all the All State Bands. In the fall of 2007, Mr. Cooper became a National Board Certified Teacher. Mr. Cooper is a member of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity and pastpresident of the Alabama Bandmasters Association.

William Dehning was Chairman of Choral and Sacred Music at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music from 19922007, where he conducted the USC Chamber Choir and taught choral conducting in a department of 20 resident graduate students, and prepared choruses for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. For twenty years prior to his appointment to USC, Dehning was Director of Choirs at the University of the Pacific, where he was recipient of the university's Distinguished Professor Award and its Commencement speaker in 1991. He has lectured at Munich’s Hochschule für Musik and appears on occasion as a guest conductor and clinician both in the U.S. and abroad. He has worked numerous times with professional choruses in Korea, including the National Chorus. He appeared at divisional and national conventions of ACDA six times in the 1990's, and has won seven prizes in international competitions, including Grand Prizes in Tours, France, and Varna, Bulgaria. He is the author of Chorus Confidential, and A Matter of Choice: Interpreting Choral Music. The Thornton School honored him with the first annual Dean’s Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, and awarded him the Ramo Award, the school’s highest honor, upon his retirement.

Melinda S. Doyle is the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Montevallo where she conducts the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and University Chorus and also teaches undergraduate conducting and choral methods. In 2010, Dr. Doyle was Instructor of Choral Music at Louisiana State University where she conducted Schola Cantorum and taught undergraduate choral literature and conducting. In addition, she served as the Director of Music and Worship at the University United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. Dr. Doyle received the Bachelor of Vocal Performance (1995), Master of Music (Vocal Performance, 1997) and Graduate Certificate in Advanced Music (Choral Conducting, 2003) from the University of South Florida, and Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from Louisiana State University. Frequently in demand as a clinician and adjudicator, she has conducted choirs both at the junior high, high school and collegiate level. Currently, Dr. Doyle serves as the R & S Chair for College and University Choirs for Alabama ACDA. She has also served as R & S Chair for High Repertoire for the Florida ACDA and remains an active member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Florida ACDA, Alabama Music Educators Association, Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA).

John Feierabend is considered one of the leading authorities on music and movement development. A Professor of Music and the Director of the Music Education Division at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford he is a past President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators as well as a NAfME Lowell Mason Fellow. Dr. Feierabend continues to be committed to collecting, preserving and teaching the diverse folk music of our country and using that folk music as a bridge to help children understand and enjoy classical music.

Dr. Feierabend’s research has resulted in two music curricula; First Steps in Music, a music and movement program for infants through early elementary aged children and Conversational Solfege, a music literacy method for use in general music classes. Dr. Feierabend’s teaching has provided thousands of teachers and their students with the skills necessary to build community through music by evoking enthusiastic participation of all people. To that end his approach strives for all people to become tuneful, beatful and artful through research based and developmentally appropriate pedagogies that use quality literature. In the summer of 2012 a group of dedicated and like-minded teachers led by Dr. Sandra Doneski honored Dr. Feierabend’s 30 years of work with the formation of the Feierabend Association of Music Education. For more information go to: www.feierabendmusic.org and www.giamusic.com/feierabend.

Dr. Michael and Jill Gallina have achieved national prominence as award winning composers of musical plays and choral music for youth in elementary, middle, junior, and senior high schools. Their clever creations in story and song have consistently won awards from the Parents Choice Foundation, American Library Service and ASCAP. Their music has been featured and performed on the Disney Channel, The World's largest Concert, PBS, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Sing for the Cure, The New York Philharmonic, The Boston Pops, and in a documentary on children's rights for the United Nations. In addition, the Gallinas are recipients of the Stanley Austin Alumni Award from the College of New Jersey for their many accomplishments in the field of composition. Both Michael and Jill received B.A. degrees in music from the College of New Jersey. Jill was an elementary school music teacher before becoming a full time composer. Michael completed a Masters degree in music from the College of New Jersey as well as a Doctorate in Administration and Supervision from Rutgers University. In addition to his writing collaborations with Jill, he is the former elementary principal of the Angelo L.Tomaso School in Warren, New Jersey and author of the books "Making the Scene," and “Setting the Stage for Success.” Both are illustrated "how to" books for building sets, props and scenery, etc., for musical productions. Michael and Jill also collaborated on the book “Puttin’ on the Kidz.” More information regarding the Gallinas and their music can be obtained by contacting them at michaelandjillgallina@gmail.com or www.halleonard.com

Lisa Gillespie teaches band, choir and general music at Kitty Stone Elementary in Jacksonville, AL. She has performed with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, as a member of the touring ensemble Chix with Stix and as a recording artist for Turner Network Television. Ms. Gillespie received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in music education at Jacksonville State University. She was named Teacher of the Year in Jacksonville in 2011 and has hosted over 40 student teachers and practicum students. Lisa endorses Innovative Percussion Inc. and resides in Jacksonville with her husband Clint and her son William.

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Dr. Jeff Grant is in his first year as the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Percussion at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Dr. Grant holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in performance and music theory from The University of Southern Mississippi as well as a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degree from Columbus State University and the University of Louisville respectively. He has performed with a variety of ensembles including the Spirit of Atlanta and Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera, the Lagrange Orchestra, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Mobile Symphony, Gulf Coast Symphony, and Atlanta Symphonic Band. Dr. Grant is an active arranger, adjudicator, and clinician. His articles have appeared in Percussive Notes, and he has presented clinics at the University of Louisville Percussion Symposium, Northwest Missouri State University music camps, National Conference of Percussion Pedagogy, The Alabama Music Educators Association State Conference and the Mississippi Bandmasters State Convention. Dr. Grant is also the co-founder of the Southeastern Percussion Festival (SEPF). Dr. Grant has served on the Board of Directors for the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit (SCGC) and is the former President–Elect of the Alabama Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. He is a member of Delta Chi, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, The Percussive Arts Society, MENC, and BMI. Dr. Grant is proud to endorse and support Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets, Sabian cymbals, and Yamaha drums.

Matthew Greenwood serves as Adjunct Instructor of Percussion at the University of South Alabama where he assists with the USA Percussion Ensemble, Steel Band, World Music Ensemble, and the Jaguar Drumline. He holds a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from the University of Louisville. An active performer, Matt has given masterclasses at the Alabama Day of Percussion, AMEA Conference, Southeast Percussion Festival, and the Treasure Coast Percussion Camp in Vero Beach, Florida. He currently performs with the Mobile Symphony, Gulf Coast Symphony, and Pensacola Symphony Orchestras, and Mobile and Pensacola Operas.

Becky Halliday is an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Montevallo. Prior to this appointment, she spent 15 years teaching elementary music in Georgia and Mississippi. Halliday has conducted numerous clinics and workshops in the Southeast. In addition, she has presented research findings at the AOSA annual conference, the AERA Annual Meeting, the International Symposium on the Sociology of Music Education conference, and the NAfME Research and Teacher Education Conference. Halliday earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi, and her BMUS and MMEd from The University of Georgia. She holds certifications in Orff Schulwerk and Kodály.

Margaret Heron is the Choral Director and AP Music Theory Instructor at Mortimer Jordan High School and Choral Director at North Jefferson Middle School in the Jefferson County School System. For her first seven years, Mrs. Heron also taught Jr. and Sr. High Band. She graduated cum laude from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Music Education and is a summa cum laude graduate of University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master of Arts in Choral Music Education. She received National Board Certification in Choral Music in 2008. Under her direction, her choirs have consistently received Superior ratings at District, State, national and international festivals and have been invited to perform at several AMEA, AVA, and ACDA conferences. Her choirs have performed in New York, Orlando, Williamsburg, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Asheville, and Toronto, Canada. Mrs. Heron serves on the staff of Birmingham Girls Choir as the director of Una Vocé. She has been the Choral Clinician and adjudicator for various honor choirs, camps & festivals throughout the south. She has served as the High School R&S Chair for the Alabama Choral Directors Association and the State Board of Alabama Vocal Association District III Chair. She was selected two years ago to be an AP Reader of Music Theory, for which she travels to Cincinnati every summer to score AP Tests from around the world.

Matthew Hoch is Assistant Professor of Voice at Auburn University and Choirmaster and Minister of Music at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Auburn. He has sung with many professional choirs, including the Oregon Bach Festival Chorus, Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Conspirare, the Crossing, and the Festival dei due Mondi in Spoleto, Italy. His book, A Dictionary for the Modern Singer, was published in 2014 by Rowman & Littlefield. Dr. Hoch holds the BM from Ithaca College, the MM from the Hartt School, and the DMA from the New England Conservatory. He is a lifetime member of NAfME.

Dr. Edward C. “Ted” Hoffman, III, is Assistant Professor of Music and Head of Music Education at the University of Montevallo, AL. He earned the Ph.D. in Music from the University of Nebraska, the Master of Education degree in Music from Auburn University, and bachelor’s degrees in both music performance and music education, magna cum laude, from the University of Southern Mississippi. Additionally, Hoffman holds certifications in music technology from the Technology Institute for Music Educators, World Music Pedagogy from the Smithsonian Folkways Institute, and Kodály teaching methods from the Organization of American Kodály Educators. At Montevallo, Dr. Hoffman coordinates the undergraduate music education programs, teaches graduate coursework in the Master of Education program, directs the summer Young Musicians’ Camp, and is faculty advisor to the Montevallo chapter of NAfME Collegiate. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Hoffman taught PreK-8 general music and directed a variety of elementary, middle, and high school vocal and instrumental ensembles. He continues to work with PreK-12 music educators and students, maintaining an active schedule as a festival adjudicator, clinician, guest conductor, and consultant for elementary and secondary school music programs. Dr. Hoffman’s advocacy and research agendas focus on music technology, student assessment in the ensemble setting, small and rural school music programs, and the inclusion of students with special needs in music classes. He maintains active membership in a number of state, national, and international associations and currently serves on the Executive Governing Board of the Alabama Music Educators’ Association and as the state advisor for AL-NAfME Collegiate.

Dave Holland is founder and primary performer and facilitator of all Beatin' Path programs and drum circles. For over 10 years, Dave has spread the message of community, teamwork, diversity, and environmental awareness through rhythm based events. Dave has traveled to Cuba, West Africa, and Brazil to pursue his continuing education of the world's cultures and drumming traditions. He has presented at the Percussive Arts Society's International Conference, the International Orff-Schulwerk Conference, the National Drum Circle Facilitator’s Conference, along with statewide music conferences in Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Michigan & lllinois. He is the author of Drumagination, A Rhythmic Guidebook for Music Teachers, Music Educators & Drum Circle Facilitators, the co-creator of Rhythm Planet Workshop, the creator of the Interactive Rhythm Line of Instruments, and leader of Ritmo Blu, Young Audiences popular world percussion trio. His kids cd, Drummin’ Songs & Jam Alongs was released in early 2010.

Brian Kittredge joined the UAB faculty in 2010 as Director of Choral Activities, where he conducts the Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and teaches courses in conducting and music education. The UAB choirs under his direction have performed recordings for MorningStar Publications, at the Interkultur World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia (2014), the premiere of Glenn McClure’s Songs of Freedom (2013), and at the AMEA In-Service Conference (2012). Kittredge has served on the faculty at Louisiana State University, the Louis S. McGehee School in New Orleans, LA, and the New York State Summer School of the Arts. Kittredge holds degrees from Louisiana State University (DMA, 2011), the Eastman School of Music (MM, 2004), and Mansfield University (BM, 2002).

Elva Kaye Lance is a thirty-six year veteran music educator. She was appointed to the music faculty at Mississippi State University in 1992 and was named Director of Bands in 2002. With her appointment in 2002, she became only the eighth person in the band’s one hundred and twelve year history to hold that position. Her current responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble, providing leadership for the Famous Maroon Band and administering all aspects of the band program. Now in her twenty-third year at Mississippi State, Ms. Lance also teaches methods classes within the Music Department and assists with student teacher supervision. During her leadership, the band program has seen the completion of a multi-million dollar rehearsal facility, expansion of the band staff, and a student enrollment that now includes four concert bands, jazz band, two basketball pep bands and a marching band that consistently enrolls more than 320 students. Ms. Lance maintains an active schedule as a clinician and adjudicator for both concert and marching band events throughout the country. In addition to regional performance tours, the MSU Wind Ensemble has conducted three international concert tours including a 2008 tour of the British Isles, a 2011 tour in Austria and Germany, and a 2014 tour in Italy. In 2011, she received the Edythe M. McArthur Outstanding Woman Band Director Award for the state of Mississippi. She serves as the state chair for the College Band Director’s National Association and the National Band Association. She is an appointed member of the Athletic Band Committee for the College Band Director’s National Association and is an elected member of the governing board of the International Bandmaster’s Fraternity Phi Beta Mu. Additional professional memberships include the Mississippi Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Iota, and the National Association for Music Education.

Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Ian Loeppky has been Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of North Alabama since the fall of 2003. He is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, the National Association for Music Education, Choral Canada, the National Collegiate Choral Organization, the Alabama Vocal Association, and the International Federation for Choral Music. He has worked as a singer, scholar, conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and arranger in Canada, the United States, and Portugal; his compositions have been published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing and UNC Jazz Press. He directs all three choral ensembles at UNA and teaches undergraduate and graduate choral conducting, choral techniques, and world music. In addition, he is the founder and artistic director of Florence Camerata and is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the region and internationally. He is a frequent contributor to the Choral Journal and the Alabama Reprise (the latter as editor). Under his direction, the UNA Choirs were pleased to sing at the 2006 and 2013 Alabama Music Educators Association conferences. He and his wife, Dana, have a two-year-old daughter, Emma Anne, who already shows great promise as a conductor, and has expressed interest in taking over the UNA Choral Ensembles program from her dad when he retires in 2041.

Rob Lyda currently teaches K-12 band and general music at Notasulga High School. He earned music education degrees from Troy and Auburn University. He has been the Teacher of the Year at Notasulga High School and served as the 2010-2011 Macon County Schools Teacher of the Year. In addition to his academic degrees, he has earned certification in Kodaly, World Music Drumming, TI:ME, and is an Orff-Schulwerk (I-III and Master Class) certified teacher. Mr. Lyda regularly presents sessions and research on technology integration and general music education at state, regional, and national conferences. He holds memberships in AMEA, NAfME, AOSA, and NBA.

David Newell taught music for thirty years in the public schools of Berea, Ohio. Additionally, he taught part-time in the Music Education Department at Baldwin-Wallace Univeristy for fifteen years. During his tenure as Director of Bands at Ford Middle School, Mr. Newell developed one of the exemplary band programs in the state and served as Chair of the Music and Art Departments. In 1979, Mr. Newell received the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation’s “Master Teacher” Award for Excellence in the Classroom. He also received the “Alumni Achievement” Award from Baldwin-Wallace University in 1987.

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A veteran of 37 years in public school music education, Marcia Neel has directed successful secondary music programs in Connecticut, Ohio, Massachusetts, and Nevada. She served as the Coordinator of Secondary Fine Arts for the Clark County School District headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and supervised the fastest growing Music Education Program in the country. During the course of those years, she led the Secondary Music Education Program to a total class count of over 50,000 in 56 middle and 38 high school music programs and over 100,000 in Secondary Fine and Performing Arts overall. Her greatest pride was in knowing that all of the students in each of the district’s secondary schools were provided with an equal opportunity to study music. Marcia is also well known for her advocacy efforts in Music Education at the local, state, and national levels. She serves as Educational Advisor to the Music Achievement Council, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation whose main focus is professional development for educators to reach and serve more music students. She provides motivating workshops all across the country for educators who are looking to find ways to sharpen their teaching skills thus helping their own students achieve at a higher level. Marcia is president of Music Education Consultants, Inc., a consortium of music education professionals that works with a variety of educational organizations, arts associations, and school districts to foster the growth and breadth of school-based Music Education Programs.

Dr. Luis C. Rivera serves as the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of South Alabama teaching applied lessons, Percussion Ensemble, Jaguar Drumline, Steel Band, World Music Ensemble, and the percussion methods course. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Central Florida, the Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance from the University of South Carolina, and most recently the Doctor of Music degree in Percussion Performance from the Florida State University. Luis is an active adjudicator around the Gulf Coast and has performed concerts and clinics throughout the U.S. He is also a published composer through Bachovich Publications. www.luisriverapercussion.com

Jeff Scott is the Director of Bands at Cario Middle School in Mount Pleasant. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and received a Master of Instrumental Music in Conducting at Southern Oregon University in 2005. In 2006, Mr. Scott received National Board Certification in Instrumental Music. Prior to his arrival at Cario in 2001, Mr. Scott served twelve years in the Berkeley County school system, first as Director of Bands at Sedgefield Middle School, and later as Director of Bands at Goose Creek High School. In 1992, Mr. Scott was named national winner of the Stanbury Award for "Young Director of the Year". He is also listed in Who's Who Among American Teachers. Bands under Mr. Scott's baton have consistently received Superior ratings at state, regional and national competitions, and have received the SCBDA's Outstanding Performance Award consecutively since 1989. Mr. Scott's symphonic bands have received Superior Ratings at the South Carolina Concert Festival every year since 1989. His Sedgefield Middle School Band was honored to perform at the 1992 SCMEA In-Service Conference, and his Cario Middle School Band enjoyed that same distinction in 2005. Mr. Scott is active as an adjudicator and clinician for concert and marching events throughout the Southeast. Mr. Scott maintains professional affiliations with the National Band Association, MENC, Phi Mu Alpha, and Phi Beta Mu. He also received an appointment as a "Kentucky Colonel" by the Governor of Kentucky for his contributions to education.

Sue Samuels is the Director of Bands at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her responsibilities include teaching and administering the Marching Blazers, the Wind Symphony, the Symphony Band, and the Blazer Band, as well as teaching courses in conducting and music education. Since Dr. Samuels arrived in Birmingham, the bands at UAB have continued to grow and thrive under her direction. The Marching Blazers, with more than 200 members, continue to wow the crowds with contemporary sights and sounds.

The UAB Wind Symphony performs at least 2 concerts per semester at the Alys Stephens Center, and the group continues to perform the very finest literature available for the contemporary wind band. Dr. Samuels’ teaching experience prior to her arrival at UAB includes 12 years at Lassiter High School in Marietta Georgia, 1 year as Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Georgia, and 2 years as Director of Bands at WT Woodson High School in Fairfax, Virginia. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Samuels attended Furman University in Greenville where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. Dr. Samuels has also been educated at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where she completed the Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting, at the Eastman School of Music, and at Auburn University where she completed the PhD in music education in 2009. In addition to her work as a band director, Dr. Samuels enjoys being a mom to her beautiful son, Andrew, who she adopted from Ethiopia in 2010.

Dr. Phillip Stockton, Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of Choral Activities, received his Bachelors of Music Education from Auburn University, Masters of Music Education from Florida State University, and Ph.D in Music Education from the University of Mississippi. Before coming to MUW, Dr. Stockton was Director of Choral Activities at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida where his choirs consistently received superior ratings at performance assessment. Dr. Stockton’s past engagements have included: assistant conductor for the Auburn University Women’s Chorus, assistant conductor of the Auburn University Community Orchestra, assistant conductor for the Auburn University Concert Choir, a student conductor of the Florida State Summer Chorale, past conductor of the Ole Miss Women’s Ensemble, assistant conductor to the Ole Miss Women’s Glee, and interim director of the Oxford Civic Chorus. He remains an active clinician and judge for choirs throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. He is an active member of American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and is currently the Newsletter Editor for the Mississippi ACDA. Dr. Stockton is married to his lovely wife Amy and together have a son Lee.

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Daniel Stevens joins the University of North Alabama as an Associate Professor of Music / Conductor of the Shoals Symphony Orchestra. His roles include artistic director of the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and teacher of applied violin/viola. As a conductor, he has been the guest adjudicator for the Kansas Music Educators Association Large Ensemble and Solo & Ensemble contests, and as clinician for All-District orchestras in Kansas and Oklahoma. As a professional musician, Daniel is a tenured violist with the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, and in March 2010, performed in a Carnegie Hall – Weill Recital Hall debut through Distinguished Concerts International, New York. As an educator teacher, Daniel received the United Methodist Exemplary Teacher award in 2008, and he has founded two thriving youth symphony programs (Tulsa Youth Concert Orchestra and Southwestern College Youth Symphonies).

Danielle Todd has worked in the field of music education for ten years teaching middle school band. Her most recent experience was in the Talladega City School System where she served as Director of Bands at Zora Ellis Jr. High School and Assistant Director at Talladega High School. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Music Education at The University of Alabama where she is a Teaching Assistant/Instructor for Music Education courses and a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the University of Alabama Bands. She is active in the profession as a clinician, adjudicator, and through contributions in research. Danielle has published in the Ala Breve, presented research posters at the AMEA and NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education National Conferences, and presented a paper at the 6th Annual ESPRMC Graduate Symposium at The University of Alabama.

Quaver Team member Buz Watson enjoys connecting with music educators and spreading the word about Quaver's 21st Century Teaching Resources. HIs life long love for music started with an elementary school music class and continued as he played trombone all the way through school. Buz is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and is dedicated to assisting schools in acquiring needed resources. Today, his instrument of choice is guitar and he gives credit to his elementary school music teacher for laying the foundation that has made music such an important part of his life.

Steve Wiese, Region Sales Manager @ Wenger Corporation, Owatonna, MN. Steve Wiese is a long time employee of Wenger Corporation (42 Years), and has a love for music and the arts. He has a design background with 18 years as an application design engineer, and 7 years as a product manager. Steve has 4 patents and 14 sub patents to his credit. Steve is now a region sales manager and has been in direct sales for 8 years. His educational background consists of a Design Engineering Certificate, AA, BA, and MA degrees.

Crystal Plohman Wiegman, a Canadian Champion fiddler, has been actively involved as a performer and music educator since her move to Nashville, TN in 1994 to teach at Vanderbilt University where she serves as chair of the Folk Instrument department and serves on the Suzuki Violin faculty. She has toured internationally and appeared as a guest soloist with numerous orchestral ensembles including the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, the Western Kentucky Symphony and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and in China and Japan. For the past 20 years, Crystal has worked extensively with teachers and students worldwide, teaching different aspects of fiddle music at various string camps and clinics. Crystal was a featured presenter at the Music Educators National Conference and at numerous state educators’ conferences, as well as in Belgium and Canada. Crystal lives in Nashville with her husband William and their 4 year old daughter, Kelsie and new baby boy, Joshua.

Marguerite Wilder is widely recognized as a conductor and clinician, having conducted All State and Honor Bands through out the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Serving as a resource person for in-service sessions, she works with both local and regional school systems and universities. Her clinics on motivational techniques for the beginning band are often featured at state and national conventions. Mrs. Wilder taught middle school band at the following schools during her 30 year teaching career: The Lovett School, Woodward Academy and Tapp Middle School. Mrs. Wilder is a contributing editor for the books: Do It Band Method by James Froseth; Habits of a Successful Musician by Scott Rush. She is a contributing author for Teaching Music through Performance in Beginning Band, Vol. 1 & 2: and Teaching Music through Performance in Middle School Band; GIA Publications, Inc. Currently Mrs. Wilder serves as a consultant, clinician, author and editor for GIA Publications, Inc.

Emily Wilkinson currently serves as Assistant Band Director at Cario Middle School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Prior to joining the Cario team, Mrs. Wilkinson served as the Band Director at Fort Johnson Middle School on James Island from 2009-2011. During this time, the Fort Johnson Band program received the South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) Outstanding Performance Award for two consecutive years. Wilkinson’s students earned Superior ratings at SCBDA State Concert Festival and SCBDA Solo and Ensemble Festival. Many were chosen for the All-County, Region, and State honor bands. In 2010, Mrs. Wilkinson was chosen as a Fort Johnson “RAM” Teacher of the Month and was also nominated for Teacher of the Year. Before teaching at Fort Johnson, she was the Assistant Band Director at Bates Middle School in Sumter, SC. Under her direction, the Bates Concert Band received the same awards of success in SCBDA events. Mrs. Wilkinson graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2006, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Magna Cum Laude, and a Performance Certificate on euphonium. In 2008, Mrs. Wilkinson was invited to perform at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, IL with the Palmetto Concert Band. Emily Wilkinson’s professional affiliations include the South Carolina Band Directors Association, the Charleston County Band Directors Association, the Music Educators National Conference, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, and she is an alumnus of Sigma Alpha Iota. She is married to Eric Wilkinson, and they happily reside in Mount Pleasant, SC.

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Joshua Wine serves as Director of Bands at Auburn Junior High School in Auburn, AL where he oversees 3 Concert Bands, the AJHS Jazz Ensemble, the AJHS Percussion Ensemble, teaches Music Appreciation, and assists with the Auburn High School Marching Band. Mr. Wine attended Troy University in Troy, AL where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Mr. Wine has been and continues to be an active marching band, brass, and drum major clinician/adjudicator throughout Alabama. He currently performs with the East Alabama Community Band, The Lakeview Baptist Church Orchestra and The Alabama Winds

Dr. Anne C. Witt is an instructor in the School of Music at the University of Alabama, where she teaches Music Education and Strings. She also teaches string classes for adult beginners and private cello lessons. Dr. Witt earned the Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama, and M.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. While in Texas, she taught middle school and high school strings for 15 years, and played cello in the Austin Symphony. She also taught at the University of Texas at Austin and at UT-Arlington.

Dr. Witt served as President of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association, President of the Alabama ASTA chapter, and National President of ASTA. Soon after returning to her home city of Tuscaloosa, she led a community initiative to bring string instruction to the Tuscaloosa City Schools. Through a significant fund raising campaign, the program, called Strings in Schools, was provided initial start-up funding for its first 3 years. Now it is completely funded through the City Schools budget, with four full time teachers, and over 250 students are participating. Dr. Witt has presented educational sessions for orchestra and band directors in many states, at ASTA national conventions and at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. Her presentations include “student tested” teaching strategies on such topics as classroom management, repertoire selection, communication, and motivation. She has been a guest conductor for many All-Region orchestras in Texas, festival orchestras and All-State orchestras. Dr. Witt is author of A Rhythm a Week, used by school classes and private students nationwide and internationally. She recently served as an adjudicator for the National Orchestra Festival. She continues to play cello professionally in a quartet called “Four Strings Attached.”

Dr. James Zingara is currently Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where his responsibilities include applied trumpet and brass methods, coaching and conducting brass ensembles, performing with the UAB Faculty Brass Quintet and coordinating the annual UAB Brass Symposium. From 1998 to 2011 Dr. Zingara was Associate Professor of Music at Troy University in Troy, Alabama where he taught applied trumpet, brass methods, conducted the Troy University Trumpet Ensemble and served as Coordinator of Applied Studies. He has performed in 32 states as well as England, Denmark, Latvia, Estonia, China and Singapore. From 1989-1996 he served as principal cornet/trumpet soloist with the US Air Force Heritage of America Band. Dr. Zingara holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in trumpet performance with a minor in wind conducting from the University of Illinois. His principal teachers include Michael Ewald, John Aley, Britton Theurer, Manny Laureano, Charles Schlueter, and David Baldwin. He also serves as a trumpet faculty member at Blue Lake International Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lakes, Michigan. Dr. Zingara represents Conn-Selmer, Inc. as an endorsing artist for Bach trumpets and cornets.

Alabama Intercollegiate Band Conductor - Director Emeritus Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (Ret.), was 25th Director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. His acclaimed career spanned nine presidential administrations, from Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower to Bill Clinton. Bourgeois is a graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans. He joined the Marine Corps in 1956 and entered "The President's Own" as a French hornist and arranger in 1958. Named Director of the Marine Band in 1979, Bourgeois was promoted to colonel in June 1983. He retired from active duty July 11, 1996. As Director of "The President's Own," Bourgeois was Music Advisor to the White House. He selected the musical program and directed the band on its traditional place of honor at the U.S. Capitol for four Presidential inaugurations, a Marine Band tradition dating to 1801. He regularly conducted the Marine Band and the Marine Chamber Orchestra at the White House, appearing there more frequently than any other musician in the nation. Under Bourgeois' leadership the Marine Band presented its first overseas performances in history, traveling to the Netherlands in 1985 where "The President's Own" performed with the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy. In February 1990, Bourgeois led the Marine Band on an historic 18-day concert tour of the former Soviet Union as part of the first U.S.-U.S.S.R. Armed Forces band exchange. He also directed the Marine Band on 16 nationwide tours, bringing the music of "The President's Own" to the American people.

All-State Bronze Jazz Band Clinician - James Arthur Crumb Jr. is a Product of Birmingham City Schools. Mr. Crumb was introduced to music and the Saxophone at Norwood Elementary by Mrs. Debora Mayes, Director. He continued his high school musical training at Phillips High School under the direction of Mr. John McAphee, where he developed a desire to someday lead his own band program. Mr. Crumb attended Alabama A&M University with a full band scholarship. He continued his pursuit of education at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, where he earned a BS Degree in Music Education. Mr. Crumb's career in music education started at Carver High School, where he held the position of Director of Bands from 2000-2005. During his tenure at Carver High School, Mr. Crumb's bands earned superior ratings in Marching Band contests, District, State and Jazz band contests every year. The Carver High School Marching Rams won the National High Stepping Marching Championship in 2003. The Carver Symphonic band was honored with the privilege of performing at the 2004 AMEA conference. The Carver Jazz Band received Band of Distinction (highest score) at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Festival 2002, 2003, and 2004. He is currently employed at Minor High School as Director of Bands where his bands superior performance ratings continue. Recently the Minor Marching Band won its second straight National High Stepping Marching Championship, 2013 & 2014. The Jazz Band, under his tutelage, received Band of Distinction (highest score) at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Festival 2010,2011 and 2013. They also won first place at the Music in the Parks festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Va. In addition, The Minor High School Jazz Band was honored with the privilege of performing at the National Association for the Study and Performance of AfricanAmerican Music Conference on March 14, 2013. James Crumb has served as a Clinician and Honor Band conductor throughout the Southeast Region. He is also an accomplished jazz musician as the featured artist in the N'Fusion Jazz Quartet. He is married to Desiré Taylor and has two beautiful little girls, Jazmin Alexis and Nadia Corinne. His parents are James and Nellie Crumb. James also has two sisters, Marion and Sherri and two nieces, Lashaundra and Jaylin.

Alabama All-State Show Choir Clinician - Paul Gulsvig taught vocal music for 33 years, and retired in 2006 from Onalaska High School in Onalaska, WI, where he taught for 28 of those 33 years. Paul’s desire to positively inspire all teachers and their students led him into a retirement career that he refers to as More Than Music. This career includes serving as retreat presenter, show doctor, motivational speaker, as well as conducting leadership and in-service workshops for school districts. He has assisted a wide variety of schools, including elementary, middle and high schools, college and graduate programs. Paul also serves as a show choir adjudicator and clinician, as well as All-State and Honor Choir clinician. His varied expertise and encouraging love of students and teachers has taken him to at least 30 states, including Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, California, as well as his home state of Wisconsin.He is most proud of his three children who have college degrees in music, two of which are choral conductors. In his spare time you will find Paul on the golf course, working out at the fitness center, or spending time with his grand twins, Hailey and Riley and their baby sister, Lily.

All-State Silver Jazz Band Clinician - Bob Lark serves as a Professor of Jazz Studies at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, where he directs the university Jazz Ensemble, teaches jazz trumpet and courses in jazz pedagogy and jazz style. Under his direction the DePaul Jazz Ensemble has produced several Outstanding Performance Awards from the Jazz Educators Journal, Down Beat and Jazz Times magazines, and has recorded albums with legendary jazz artists Phil Woods, Clark Terry, Louie Bellson, Bob Brookmeyer, Jim McNeely, Jeff Hamilton, Slide Hampton, Tom Harrell, Ira Sullivan, Bobby Shew, Mark Colby, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra members Charles Vernon and John Bruce Yeh. Bob is an active clinician, soloist and guest conductor. He has served as host for the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, is the past-president of the Illinois Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education, and has chaired the International Trumpet Guild jazz improvisation competition. Throughout the 1990’s, Bob directed the Midwest GRAMMY High School Jazz Band. Prior to his appointment to DePaul University, he was an Assistant Professor of Music at Emporia State University, Kansas. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in performance from the University of North Texas, having earlier earned a Master of Music Education degree from the school, and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University.

All-State Show Choir Choreographer - Jarad Voss is currently based out of Indianapolis Indiana. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and alumni of the Wisconsin Singers, Jarad has been professionally choreographing and teaching since 2004. Most of Jarad's year includes creating, staging, instructing, and motivating high school kids through competitive show choir. The creation of friendships and the unique ability to bring together a community are the foundations of his commitment to kids and schools. Instruction at non competitive festivals include, Show Choir Camps of America Illinois, Show Choir Camps of America Ohio, Univeristy of Nebraska Show Choir Camp, Mt Shasta Show Choir Camp, Shell Lake Show Choir Camp, Show Choir Camp Europe, Southern Experience Show Choir Camp, Alabama All State Show Choir, Mississippi All State Show Choir, Arizona All State Show Choir, Bay State Festival, and Hal Leonard Joy of Singing workshops. He would like to thank Paul Gulsvig, Dwight Jordan, Kye Brackett, and Robin Whitty for teaching him more than music.

All-State Gold Jazz Band Clinician -Tom Walsh is associate professor of saxophone and jazz studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he also serves as coordinator of the Jazz Studies Department. He served as Woodwind Department chair from 2003 to 2010. An active performer of jazz and classical music, he has presented concerts and workshops in China, Brazil, Japan, Germany, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Costa Rica, and across the United States. Premiere performances include Chris Rutkowski's Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (2008) and David Baker's Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra (2004). He is featured on two CDs released on the IUMusic label: Holiday Celebration (2011) and Sylvia McNair's Romance (2012). His most recent solo CD release is Intersections (Arizona University Recordings, 2010), featuring Luke Gillespie on piano. Earlier solo CDs include New Life (2002) and Shaking the Pumpkin (1998). Other CD releases include the David Baker Concerto with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (Paul Freeman Introduces David Baker, Volume XII, Albany Recordings), Basically Baker with the Buselli/Wallarab Jazz Orchestra (GM Recordings), and Sky Scrapings: Saxophone Music of Don Freund (AUR Recordings). His doctoral document, "A Performer's Guide to the Saxophone Music of Bernhard Heiden," is available free online via IUScholarWorks. A Yamaha performing artist and Vandoren artist, he also teaches at the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops. Walsh holds degrees in saxophone performance and jazz studies from the Jacobs School of Music, where his principal teachers were distinguished classical saxophonist Eugene Rousseau and renowned jazz educator David Baker.

All-State Middle School Jazz Band Clinician - Sallie Vines White teaches full-time at Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama. Mrs. White has been teaching in the Hoover City School System since 1990. Prior to that time she taught for 5 years in the Bessemer City School System. She teaches the award-winning Hoover High School First Edition Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and AP Music Theory. She is also an associate director with the marching band. The groups she conducts have consistently received Superior ratings at contests including District, State, and Jazz Contests. The First Edition Jazz Band performed at the Midwest Clinic in 2012 and the Jazz Education Network Conference in 2014. In addition, the group has received national recognition through its selection as a finalist in the Savannah Music Festival Swing Central Contest. Prior to that they were selected into the North Texas Jazz Festival and also received Superior ratings for 6 years in a row at the Loyola Jazz Festival in New Orleans. Many of her students through the years have been selected into All State Jazz groups. Sallie Vines White graduated magna cum laude from Anderson University in 1982, with a B.A. in Music Education and Psychology and “with honors” in psychology. In 1985, she received her M.M.E. in Music Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN where she graduated “with distinction”. In addition to her performing and her full-time teaching position, Mrs. White is also the saxophone instructor at Samford University.

AMEA Industry/Institutional Membership

AMEA recently launched an Industry/Institutional membership drive and would like to express appreciation to the following partners who have joined AMEA in our efforts to promote music education in Alabama. Please support these industry/institutional members who support you as music educators!

Andy’s Music

1412 Hillcrest Rd. Mobile, AL 36695 www.andysmusic.com

AWB Apparel

206 Potomac Ct. Woodstock, GA 30188 www.awbapparel.com

eMedia Corporation 664 NE Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98105 www.emediamusic.com

Group Travel Network, Inc.

410 N. Dillard St.- Suite 104 Winter Garden, FL 34787 www.grouptravelnetwork.com

Marchmaster, Inc.

P.O. Box 73379 Newnan, GA 30271 www.marchmaster.com

Musical Destinations, Inc.

P.O. Box 771060 Winter Garden, FL 34777 www.musicaldestinations.com

Simply Sheets Fundraising 3065 Heatherbrook Trace Canton, GA 30114 www.simplysheetsfundraising.com

Southern Performances

16121 Mansion St. Foley, AL 36535 www.southernperformances.com

Superior Travel and Tour

1270 Coronado Terrace Deltona, FL 32725 www.superiortravelandtour.com

Troy University

John M. Long School of Music

Troy, AL 36082 www.music.troy.edu

UNA Department of Music & Theatre

UNA Box 5040

Florence, AL 35632-0001 www.una.edu/music-theatre

Art’s Music Shop, Inc. 3030 East Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36116 www.artsmusicshop.com

Bailey Brothers Music Company 4673 Highway 280 East Birmingham, AL 35242 www.baileybrothers.com

Gadsden Music Company P.O. Box 132 Gadsden, AL 35902 www.gadsdenmusic.com

J W Pepper & Son 9053 Riverside Parkway Lithia Springs, GA 30122 www.jwpepper.com

Mouchette Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 394 Northport, AL 35426

QuaverMusic.com 1706 Grand Avenue Nashville, TN 37212 www.quavermusic.com

Springdale Travel/Student Tours

958 Montlimar Drive Mobile, AL 36609 www.springdaletravel.com

Southern Star Music Festival and Southern Star Festival of Champions 635 Sunset Dr. Norcross, GA 30071 www.starmusicfestivals.com

Thomas Tours, Inc. 2405 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN 37204 www.thomastoursinc.com

The University of Alabama Bands 211 Moody Music Building Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 www.bands.ua.edu

University of South Alabama

LPAC 1072, 5751 USA Drive, S Mobile, AL 36688 www.southalabama.edu/music

This directory is compiled from information supplied by the exhibiting firms or institutions. This list may not include vendors who registered after the publication deadline.

Accessories Plus, 6550 Steubenville Drive, Columbus, GA 31909

Handbags, scarves, caps, and jewelry. (504) 495-5368 laptaylor@gmail.com

Alabama Education Association, P.O. Box 4177, Montgomery, AL 36103

AEA is Alabama's largest professional education association that advocates for better learning conditions for students and better working conditions for public education employees.

Alabama State University Department of Music, P.O. Box 271, Montgomery, AL 36104

The Department of Music at Alabama State University offers the Master of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Music degrees. Scholarships available.

Art’s Music Shop, Inc., 3030 East Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36116

Servicing the musical needs of the Southeast since 1905; convention exhibit features an extensive stock of educational/instrumental music for today's school bands.

Auburn University Music, Goodwin Music Building, Auburn, AL 36849

Music at Auburn offers opportunities for musicians as majors or non-majors. Ours is an intimate and nurturing atmosphere with opportunities for individual attention and performance for students. Visit us for information about music at Auburn.

AWB Apparel/Wayne Broom, 206 Potomac Ct., Woodstock, GA 30188

Providing screenprinted and embroidered music apparel throughout the Southeast. All-State, District and County Honor Bands and marching contests. We also carry formal wear, shoes, and marching accessories.

Bailey Brothers Music Company, 4673 Hwy 280 East, Birmingham, AL 35242

Bailey Brothers provides quality band instruments at affordable prices. In-house technicians repair your instruments in-store or at school on our instruments. You have a choice so choose Bailey Brothers Music!

Birmingham-Southern College Department of Music, 900 Arkadelphia Road, Birmingham, AL 35254 Birmingham-Southern College is committed to offering students the hands-on experiences needed to succeed. Our students are among the best and our alumni exceed expectations. Find out more at bsc.edu.

Brax Fundraising, 2002 Eastwood Road Suite 202, Wilmington, NC 28403

Brax Fundraising is dedicated to helping you exceed your fundraising goals and expectations. Our exclusive spirit cups are officially licensed by the NFL, MLB, over 100 colleges and 5 military branches.

Capitol Music, 3834 Harrison Road, Montgomery, AL 36109

Capitol Music Center represents quality instruments and service since 1955. Voted one of the top 50 music dealers in America, Capitol Music is owned by Jim Darby, master repairman. (125, 224, 225)

DeMoulin Brothers & Company, 1025 South 4th Street, Greenville, IL 62246

DeMoulin Brothers and Company - now in its 122nd year continues to serve the world's quality apparel needs offering fulltime representation and complete uniform and accessory lines.

Drumbar Belt, 570 Devall Drive, Suite 102, Auburn, AL36832

A device capable of providing a support mechanism for the lumbar region of a user's back that allows for load distribution form loads placed anteriorly and inferiorly to the drummer's body.

Eastman Music Company, 2158 Pamona Blvd., Pomona, CA 91768

Eastman Music Company, parent company of Wm. S. Haynes Co. and S.E. Shires Co., proudly manufacture strings, woodwinds, brass, guitars, mandolins, reeds, cases, and gig bags.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116

Learn about American music, Memphis history, and Elvis Presley through videos, photos, personal momentos, artifacts, memorabilia, costumes and more; performance opportunities available at the visitor's center.

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Fannin Musical Productions, 504 Lynnwood Court, Murray, KY 42071

Fannin Musical Productions provides a wide variety of marching band services. Check out johnfanninmusic.com for more information.

Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc., 800 E. Gilbert, Wichita, KS 67211

A proud supporter of music education since 1910.

Fundraising With Simply Sheets, 9700 Old Abilene Ct., Mobile, AL 36695

We are a bedsheet fundraising company located in Mobile, Alabama. Our program offers our customers no upfront costs and no minimum orders. As our name states, our program is "simple".

Gadsden Music Company, P.O. Box 130, Gadsden, AL 35901

Printed music and supplies for high school, middle school and elementary music educators.

GIA Publications, Inc., 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638

Publisher of innovative music education resources and choral music, representing the most advanced research and pedagogy in the field today, whether theory or practice, preschool or professional, instrumental or vocal.

Great American Opportunities, Inc., 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214

Our innovative industry leading fundraising campaign choices include magazines, cookie dough, To Remember This, frozen treats, discount cards,confections, candles, candy bars & quality gift items.

Group Travel Network, Inc., 410 N. Dillard Street - Suite 104, Winter Garden, FL 34787 CUSTOM student travel planning to fit YOUR group's travel desires and budgetary concerns.

Group Travel Odyssey, 7081 Grand National Dr. Suite 109, Orlando, FL 32819 Group Travel Odyssey provides users with a one-stop shop for everything to complete their group trip itinerary, meeting the needs of group travel professionals and groups that book direct.

Huntingdon College Bands, 1500 East Fairview Ave., Montgomery, AL 36106

A complete NASM acredited music curriculum. Offering abundant performance opportunities for both majors and non-majors in voice, piano, and instruments.

Jacksonville State University, David L. Walters Department of Music, 201 Mason Hall, Jacksonville, AL 36265

A comprehensive department preparing music educators and performers for leadership positions. JSU Music: A Proud Tradition in Sound Education.

John M. Long School of Music, Troy University, Troy, AL 36082

The John M. Long School of Music invites alumni, friends, and guests to visit our booth and explore the music opportunities at Troy University.

Jupiter Band Instruments, 12020 Eastgate Blvd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Jupiter Band Instruments, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion are the leaders in woodwind, brasswind and percussion instruments from the student to the professional.

J. W. Pepper, 9053 Riverside Pkwy, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

With 14 locations across the U.S., Pepper combines friendly “hometown” service with the speed and efficiency of a modern national organization. Visit our Regional Marketing Center in Atlanta and our website at jwpepper.com. Since 1876, it’s where you shop for music - JW Pepper!

Kaleidoscope Adventures, 7081 Grand National Dr. Suite 109, Orlando, FL 32819

Kaleidoscope Adventures - Full-service student tour operator specializing in performance group travel and development of festival and performance tours for middle and high school music groups.

Landmark Tour & Travel, 704 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222

A student tour operator providing entire custom travel packages for bands, choirs, and orchestras to the destinations and music festivals of your choice. Contact: Connie Burleson @ 800-681-4188 or 205-714-7888.

Macie Publishing/Ed Sueta Music, 13 East Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945

Macie publishes the ED SUETA BE A RECORDER STAR Recorder Curriculum and reward system. Ed Sueta publishes PREMIER PERFORMANCE FOR BAND and KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PIANO PERFORMANCE.

Malmark Bellcraftsmen, P.O. Box 1200, 5712 Easton Road, Plumsteadville, PA 18949

Family owned and operated for 40 years, Malmark Bellcraftsmen offers the larges range of handbell and choirchime instruments in the world. Our newer products include cymbals and cajons.

Ma rc h m a s t e r, Inc., P.O. Box 73379, Newnan, GA 30271

For over 30 years, offering footwear, guard equipment, custom designed uniforms & outfits, head gear, concert performance wear, podiums, field equipment, banners, electronics and other accessories for bands, orchestras, choral groups, and all performing arts ensembles.

Mixed Bag Designs, 1744 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010

Mixed Bag Designs' successful fundraising program offers easy-to-sell reusable bags, gifts and accessories. Try our winning fundraiser with up to 50% profit and free shipping!

Moe-Bleichner Music Distribution, 2424 Abercoen Street, Suite 102, Savannah, GA 31401

F. Arthur Uebel Clarinets, Bauhaus Saxophones, and Ernst Schreiber Mouthpieces - European brands that combine extremely high quality materials and craftsmanship with attractive pricing. See you at our booth!

Mouchette Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 394, Northport, AL 35476

Quality Fundraising products. Cheesecakes, cookie dough, pizzas, tumblers, etc.

Murphy Robes/Herff Jones, 1000 N. Market Street, Champaign, IL 61820 Choir robes and accessories for schools and churches.

Musical Destinations, P.O. Box 771060, Winter Garden, FL 34777

We specialize in music group tours including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Atlanta, Williamsburg, San Antonio, California, and Cruises!

Perry's Music DBA Chordbuddy, 2868 East Cottonwood Rd., Dothan, AL 36301

ChordBuddy allows students to play chords instantly by pushing a button. As students progress, the four buttons are removed. Comes with Teacher/Student books and DVD with test.

Praise Hymn Fashions, 2427 Franklin Dr., Mesquite, TX 75150

For more than 32 years, Praise Hymn Fashions has designed and manufactured concert apparel for adults, youth and children's choirs. We also have choir robes, polo shirts and screened t-shirts.

QuaverMusic.com, 1706 Grand Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212

QuaverMusic.com brings you Quaver's Beyond Marvelous Music Curriculum and Music Essentials which meet the content and curriculum needs of teachers with the technology-driven resources to engage today's students.

Samford University School of the Arts, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229

Samford's School of the Arts offers undergraduate degrees in art, interior design, music, and theatre and graduate degrees in music. For more information, visit www.samford.edu/arts or e-mail arts@samford.edu.

School Services, Inc., 340 Holt Dr., loudon, TN 37774

Fundraiser products: sports/custom tumblers, gourmet popcorn, flower bulbs, cookie dough, cheesecakes, candles, magazines, warpping paper, Christmas items, etc.

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Screentech, 383 Kelly Drive, Dothan, AL 36302

ScreenTech was founded in 1993 as a manufacturer of custom screen printed and embroidered apparel and is committed to providing the most current and comprehensive selection of designs possible for our customers. For more information contact us at info@screentech1.com or call toll free 1-800-230-7010.

Shorter University, 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165

Shorter University, founded in 1873 and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), is a private Christian institution dedicated to educational excellence and transforming lives through Christ.

Sico America, Inc., 7525 Cahill Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55439

Sico sells high quality stages and choral risers.

Simply Sheets Fundraising, 3760 Sixes Road Suite 126-325., Canton, GA 30114

Simply Sheets Fundraising is a bed sheet fundraising company which provides a high quality, usable product; and we support that product through a simple, risk-free and highly profitable program.

Sixth Marine Corps District, 903 Chosin Reservoir Road, Parris Island, SC 29905

Musical Opportunities for Musicians in the United States Marine Corps.

Snooty Hooty Too, LLC, 328 Prestwick Dr., Hoschton, GA 30548

Professional accessories, including music ties & scarves, sterling silver jewelry & FREE on-site engraving!

Southeastern Musical Services, Inc., 3308 9th Ave., Huntsville, AL 35805

We do repair and restoration of brass and woodwind musical instruments.

Southern Performances, 16121 Mansion St., Foley, AL 36535

Southern Performances is a family owned company founded in 2013 with the premise of helping performing groups look their best while easing the work-load on their directors. We offer a wide variety of products including uniforms, shoes, props, flags and accessories needed to accomplish the goals of superior programs. David and Dayna Brannan have been in “the business” as students, educators, customers and finally as providers of products necessary for success.

Southern Sportswear, 5024 Bent River Trace, Birmingham, AL 35216

Southern Sportswear has been providing jackets, t-shirts, wind suits, staff and band shirts, and camp gear to the bands in Alabama since 1993. We have excellent products with reasonable prices.

Spotlight Tours, LLC, 715 Banner Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Spotlight Tours was established in 1997 providing "Musical Performance Tours." One area we enjoy most is assisting new directors. Let us take care of the details. Come travel with us. WE CARE!

Stanbury Uniforms, Inc., PO Box 100, Brookfield, MO 64628

Quality band uniforms since 1917. Call James or Scott today @ 800-865-5910.

Super Holiday Tours, 116 Gatlin Ave., Orlando, FL 32806

At Super Holiday Tours, we make all school trips easy by taking care of all your travel arrangements. Creating memorable student travel experiences since 1975!

Superior Travel and Tour, 1270 Coronado Terrace, Deltona, FL 32725

Superior Travel and Tour is a tour operator specializing in the needs of student musicians. We focus on your travel plans and allow you to focus on the music!

Tempest Musical Instruments, 843 Lockhill Selma, San Antonio, TX 78213

Manufacturer of Woodwind, Brass and Marching Brass

Thomas Tours, 2405 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37204

Thomas Tours, a student tour operator with a reputation for service and quality, specializes in customized festival and performance tours for bands, choirs and orchestras.

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UAHuntsville Music, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899

UAHuntsville offers music degrees in classical and jazz performance, education, technology, and music business. Find out more about our outstanding programs and ensembles at www.uah.edu/music.

The University of Alabama Bands, 211 Moody Music Building, Box 870368, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0368

Housed in the internationally recognized School of Music, the University Band program at the University of Alabama is a comprehensive program involving well over 500 students.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Music, 950 13th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294

The UAB Department of Music offers instruction at a variety of levels to provide a balanced musical education for a broad spectrum of students.

University of Montevallo, Station 6670, Montevallo, Alabama 35115

The University of Montevallo, Alabama's only public liberal arts institution, offers baccalaureate degrees in performance and education, as well as the M.Ed. In music education. The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

University of North Alabama Bands, UNA Box 5240, Florence, AL 35632

The UNA Bands is a comprehensive university band program within the UNA Dept. of Music and Theatre. Performing ensembles including the “Pride of Dixie” Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Studio Jazz Band. (327)

University of North Alabama Department of Music & Theatre, 1 Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5040, Florence, AL 35632

The UNA Department of Music and Theatre is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music offering bachelor’s degrees in music education, music performance, music business and general music.

University of South Alabama Music Department, Dept. of Music, 5751 USA Drive South, Room 1072, Mobile, AL 36688

The USA Department of Music, through its innovative curriculum, empowers professional musicians, music educators, and those who wish to enrich their lives through the arts. The Department serves the needs of the University to promote general education and to provide a vital cultural link to Alabama and the Gulf Coast region. Its excellent facilities and faculty, promotion of technology, and dedication to life-long learning provide a wide spectrum of experiences for both the student and the community.

Warburton Music Products, 2764 US 1, Mims, FL 32754

Terry Warburton has been designing and manufacturing a full line of brass mouthpieces since 1974. All products are manufactured in Mims, Florida with precision machining and computerized equipment to ensure the hightest levels of consistency and quality. With a focus on innovation, Warburton has developed powerfully effective accessories for brass and woodwind players.

Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060

Innovative equipment for music rehearsal and performance for over 65 years. Posture chairs, music stands, storage cabinets, V-Room, practice rooms, portable staging, risers and shells.

World’s Finest Chocolate, 533 Greenwood Rd., Mathews, AL 36052 Chocolate products for fundraising. Visit

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Jim Duren - Class of 2015

Curtis Hollinger - Class of 2013

Billy R. (Rip) Reagan - Class of 2012

Joseph C. Riemer, Jr. - Class of 2010

Roland Lister - Class of 2009

Pat Morrow - Class of 2009

David Walters - Class of 2009

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Gene Black - Inaugural Class of 2008

Colonel Carleton Butler - Inaugural Class of 2008

Ed Cleino - Inaugural Class of 2008

William Dawson - Inaugural Class of 2008

William Denison - Inaugural Class of 2008

Gene Gooch - Inaugural Class of 2008

Wilbur (Bodie) Hinton - Inaugural Class of 2008

Johnny Jacobs - Inaugural Class of 2008

Dianne Johnson - Inaugural Class of 2008

John M. Long - Inaugural Class of 2008

Floyd McClure - Inaugural Class of 2008

Frances Moss - Inaugural Class of 2008

Eleanor Nation - Inaugural Class of 2008

Lacey Powell - Inaugural Class of 2008

James Simpson - Inaugural Class of 2008

Thomas Smith - Inaugural Class of 2008

Hugh Thomas - Inaugural Class of 2008

Orland Thomas - Inaugural Class of 2008

Johnnie Vinson - Inaugural Class of 2008

Truman Welch - Inaugural Class of 2008

David Allinder (2008)

Keith Anderson (2011)

Sharon August (2007)

Kim Bain (2010)

Deanna Bell (2010)

Kristi Bowers (2011)

Laura Butler (2007)

Jeff Calvert (2007)

Brian Cocke (2008)

Ben Cook (2012)

John Cooper (2007)

Beth Davis (2006)

Kate Donaldson (2009)

Laura Doss (2006)

Donald Dowdy (2005)

Mark Foster (2007)

Hunter Goff (2011)

Carlee Green (2012)

Greg Gumina (2010)

Margaret Heron (2009)

Sandra Hill (2010)

Daniel Hornstein (2007)

Jerell Horton (2010)

John Kincaid (2010)

Tiffani Little (2010)

Lee Mason (2007)

Theresa McKibben (2004)

Alicia Mulloy(2013)

Michael Myrick (2011)

Janet Nelson (2009)

Chris Neugent (2010)

Vicki Portis (2002)

Melinda Pruitt (2006)

Regina Yates Raney (2005)

Kimberly Scott (2010)

Joy Smith (2009)

Elizabeth Stephenson (2003)

Jamie Thomas (2014)

Renee Thomas (2007)

Jennifer Thompson (2007)

Adam Truesdale (2013)

Theo Vernon (2003)

Chris Walker (2008)

Jennifer Walsh (2012)

Megan Wicks Rudolph (2003)

Phil Wilson (2010)

Sara Womack (2007

AMEA’ AMEA’ SS N N ATIONAL ATIONAL B B OARD OARD C C ERTIFIED ERTIFIED T T EACHERS EACHERS IN IN M M USIC USIC

The Alabama Music Educators Association is proud to recognize those AMEA members having 25 or more years of continuous membership in NAfME. This year, each person attaining 25 years and those reaching increments of five years beyond that will be honored.

The strength of any organization can be demonstrated by the dedication and leadership displayed by its members. The greatest learning opportunities come to those members who become involved with the organization and offer to participate in leadership responsibilities.

Numbers following the names below represent the number of years of continuing membership - not the number of years of teaching. Many of these educators are retired from active teaching, but continue to make contributions to music education and to AMEA in other ways. We congratulate this group of leaders and thank them for their service on behalf of music education. The following music educators will be honored during the Friday evening performance session.

AMEA MEMBERSHIP HONOR ROLL 2014-2015

Years of Continuing Membership

Edward Cleino - 70 years

John M. Long - 65 years

Lacey Powell - 60 years

Anne Witt - 50 years

Wanda Thompson - 45 years

Pat Blackwell - 40 years

Jerry Toole - 40 years

William Brindza - 35 years

Carl Kauffman - 35 years

Alvin McKinney - 35 years

Michael Stough - 35 years

David Brewer - 30 years

Rick Coggin - 30 years

Thomas Holland - 30 years

Deborah Petipas - 30 years

Pam Smith - 30 years

Randell Wallace - 30 years

David Bearden - 25 years

Linda Byrd - 25 years

John Cooper - 25 years

David Curren - 25 years

John Mark Foster - 25 years

Thomas Francis - 25 years

Joseph Harbison - 25 years

Martha Harris - 25 years

Detrick Hodges - 25 years

Clarence Janes - 25 years

Rusty Logan - 25 years

Jane Powell - 25 years

Regina Raney - 25 years

AMEA M AMEA M EMBERSHIP EMBERSHIP H H ONOR ONOR R R OLL OLL