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News/Features 6...................................................................................................AMEA Directory 8.....................................................................................AMEA’s Home on the Net 20..........................................................................................ABA All-State Photos 21..........................................................................................AVA All-State Photos 22...............................................................................................News from MENC 23...................................................................Music! Just Imagine... Essay Contest 23.................................................................CMENC Chapter Growth Recognition 26...........................................................................................Campus Connections 34.......................................................AMEA State and District Calendar of Events 37..........................................................AMEA Governing Board Meeting Minutes

Departments 8................................................................................................................President 10.....................................................................................................................ABA 13...............................................................................................................CMENC 15..............................................................................................Elementary/General 17..........................................................................................................................Research 18....................................................................................................................AOA 31.....................................................................................................................AVA 37.............................................................................................................Higher Ed

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AMEA Governing Board...

2009-2010 Directory

President

President, ABA

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Pat Stegall Muscle Shoals High School 1900 Avalon Avenue Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 (256) 389-2682 School (256) 389-2689 Fax pstegall@mscs.k12.al.us 170 Kenwood Drive Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 (256) 446-8396 Home (256) 627-4661 Cell

Chuck Eady Pleasant Grove High School 805 7th Ave. Pleasant Grove, AL 351278 (205) 379-5273 School (205) 807-4311 Cell chuckeady@aol.com

Dr. Carl Hancock University of Alabama School of Music Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (205) 348-6335 chancock@bama.ua.edu

Past President John Baker Enterprise High School 500 Watts Avenue Enterprise, AL 36330 (334) 347-2640 School (334) 347-3144 Fax jbaker@enterpriseschools.net 602 Henderson Street Enterprise, AL 36330 (334) 393-1376 Home

President-Elect Steve McLendon Dothan High School 1236 S. Oates St. Dothan, AL 36301 (334) 794-0146 School (334) 793-0986 Home dhstigerband@aol.com

Recording Secretary Carla Gallahan 212 Smith Hall, Troy University Troy, AL 36082 (334) 670-3502 School cgallahan@troy.edu

Interim Treasurer/Registrar Mary Jo Lakin 1612 2nd Avenue SW #181 Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 590-2276 Cell mlakin@alabamamea.org

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President, Higher Education President, AOA Marcy Wilson P.O. Box 11121 Chattanooga, TN 37401 (423) 637-6500 Cell mwilson@kenyonwilson.com

Dr. Mark Walker Troy University Long Hall Troy, AL 36082 (334) 670-3281 mjwalker@troy.edu

President, AVA

President, Elem/General

Damion Womack The Montgomery Academy 3240 Vaughn Rd. Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 272-8210 ext. 261 School Womack.D@montgomeryacademy.org

Sharon McCann August Liberty Park Elementary School 17051 Liberty Parkway Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 402-5400 School (205) 987-5867 Home (205 936-3620 Cell sharonaug@gmail.com

President, CME C Lindsey Folsom (256) 347-0891 lfolsom@gmail.com lfolsom@forum.montevallo.edu

State Department of Education Martha Lockett Arts Education Specialist State Department of Education Room 3339, Gordon Persons Building 50 N. Ripley Street, P. O. Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-3833 334-242-8082 mlockett@alsde.edu

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From the President...

Pat Stegall, AMEA President

Summertime…and the Livin’ is Easy?

Gershwin was obviously not a music teacher! There is nothing easy about the summertime as AMEA president. I want you to know what a busy board of directors we have. Planning the activities for the association takes much time and effort and your AMEA Board has been very busy getting ready for this year and future years.

On June 9, 2009 we met in Montgomery to set the direction for 2009-2010, start planning our AMEA Conference and make decisions that will affect the future conferences. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the University of Alabama Music Faculty for their help

with our conference for the past many years, and for their work in preparing for the coming year’s conference in Tuscaloosa. They always go above and beyond to make sure our conference is outstanding and we really appreciate their efforts.

conference under one roof at a reasonable cost, and that we will be supporting ourselves through the Retirement System of Alabama. The facility houses an incredible Performing Arts Center as well as more than enough room for exhibits, workshops and performances.

During the course of the day we made several decisions that we hope will allow us to be stronger as an organization and that will give us the opportunity to grow.

You can go ahead and put the dates for the next three conferences on your calendar: January 21-23, 2010 in Tuscaloosa; January 20-22, 2011 and January 19-21, 2012 in Montgomery at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. Some of main reasons for moving to Montgomery in 2011 are that it will house the entire

On June 17-22 I had the privilege of attending the first annual Music Education Week in Washington DC. This was an incredible experience for me and I was honored to represent you at this important gathering in our nation’s capital. MENC had arranged a meeting with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan where we presented him with the Petition for Music Education. I also had the opportunity to visit Capital Hill and the office of Senator Richard Shelby to meet with his legislative assistant, Laura Friedel; the office of Senator Jeff Sessions where I met with Andrew Newton, another legislative assistant; and the office of Representative Parker Griffith where I was able to actually meet with the congressman. Dr. Griffith’s staff took me to the Rayburn Room in the Capital Building and got him off the “floor” of the House of Representatives to talk with me. That was very impressive and he looked me square in the eye the whole time and listened attentively as I talked to him about supporting Music Education and several issues regarding the ESEA Act (Elementary Secondary Education Act) that is being written to replace NCLB. We want to make sure that Music Education remains a part of that important bill.

AMEA’s Home on the et! www.alabamamea.org Stay up-to-date and informed by visiting the website often!

Electronic version of ala breve containing live links and email addresses

AMEA Constitution and By-laws AMEA Strategic Plan

Calendars of district and state events Complete conference information as it becomes available, including on-line registration, conference schedule, and listings of performers and clinicians Forms - award nomination forms, call for sessions, performance application, exhibitors info, FAME, etc.

Division pages with information regarding each of our six divisions: ABA, AOA, AVA, CMENC, Elem/Gen, and HED Clinic handouts AMEA Governing Board contact info, meeting minutes, and reports

AMEA Hall of Fame Officer and Committee Chair Handbook ABA directory, handbook, music lists, all-state requirements, forms, etc.

CMENC Constitution and on-line version of their publication, Semi Breve Elem/Gen newsletters, resource books, etc.

Timely and informative articles by the AMEA President and Division Presidents Links to other important and useful sites Much, much more!

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Along with performances by the Army Jazz Band, Marine Band, Air Force Band and the Singing Sergeants, I received guidance from MENC members and leadership on music advocacy. The focus of the entire conference was on advocacy and I challenge you to be more active in promoting music education in our great state. We elected our national, state, and August 2009

local officials and we must make sure they know the issues we face and deal effectively with them on behalf of the students of Alabama. I have a summary of the four key requests by MENC for you: First, in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, we need to keep the definition of the arts as a “core academic subject.”

Second, as teachers of a core subject, we would like the revision of ESEA to clarify the fact that the music teaching profession, like the teaching profession as a whole, needs to be held to high professional standards. Specifically, we would like clarification that “paraprofessionals” from the community who contribute to the music classroom experience be hired and administered as paraprofessionals, as defined in the current law. We understand the value of musicians and others in helping reach children with new and exciting experiences, but we want to make certain that these valuable resources are directed to well-planned educational goals.

Third, we are proud of the benefits of

music education for children, but we need more and better data to help us give the benefits of music education to all children.

We ask your support in asking the Department of Education to carry out more complete research on the Nation’s Report Card in the arts and in other datagathering.

Fourth, and finally, we understand the limitations of the Federal role in education. One way that the revision of ESEA could help is by requiring that the state and local accountability provisions, already in place to help the public know how well the schools are serving their children, include some significant but locally-chosen measure of the strength of the music program in those schools.

As you can see, the MENC leadership is working hard to make lawmakers aware of the need to support music education and to maintain and even improve the standards.

I encourage you to write our policy makers and communicate with them about supporting these “asks”. I understand the ESEA is probably a year away from being rewritten and passed, but now is the time

to be strong advocates for making sure music education remains a part of this important legislation.

What can you do to be an advocate for Music Education? Be aware of what is going on nationally. You can look at the USDOE website every other day or so and make comments regarding their activities.

You can get local politicians involved in the process of keeping music education a part of the schools. Some things you can do include: playing for them; honoring them at your concerts and programs; put the message in their ear for music education by writing them and talking with them at every opportunity; use individual students’ success stories. We could schedule daily performances at the State Capital during MIOSM and get some publicity. There are so many of us, that if we all push the same agenda, they will have to listen and respond! The bond between us as music educators is important. Use it!

Yes, it’s summertime, but there is work to be done for the students of Alabama, right now. So, if you don’t do your part…

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From the ABA...

Chuck Eady, President, Alabama Bandmasters Association

Be Committed What an exciting and challenging time for the Alabama Bandmasters Association. This school year will see perhaps the most drastic change in the history of our organization with the implementation of our ABA Music Performance Assessment. The board and MPA committee have worked diligently to foresee and solve problems before they occur, but we know there will still be issues to face. The board has accepted this challenge and is unified in their commitment to make our Music Performance Assessment a success.

Thanks to their hard work at our summer meeting we now have our first official ABA Music Performance Assessment Adjudicator List. More information concerning the process for adjudicator certification will be forthcoming from Mr. Harry McAfee and the certification committee.

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In order to help directors have a clearer understanding of MPA sightreading expectations, we will post the ‘UIL Sightreading Criteria’ used for music selection for each band classification I would like to thank John Cooper and the Music Selection Committee for their work at the summer meeting. We now have our cumulative list updated and are in the process of adding more selections from the Teaching Music Through Performance series.

We also have two other committees at work on different projects. One committee is focusing on improving our present Solo/Ensemble Festival while another will be assessing the success of our new All State Bands format.

There will be two proposals to be voted on at our AMEA Conference meeting.

One concerns the offering of a “Comments Only” opportunity at the Music Performance Assessment. The other concerns establishing a fiscal year and auditing process for the financial

accountability of our organization. Please read over these proposals in the October ala breve so that you may be able to cast an informed and responsible vote.

In response to our professional development clinics at the Summer Conference we are going to offer a link on our web site to view and copy handouts from our outstanding clinicians.

We hope this will be a great resource for our own directors as well as others who visit our web site looking for ideas to better their own programs.

As you can see, there are great opportunities for growth as we meet the many challenges ahead. I urge you to take advantage of the professional development offerings at our upcoming AMEA Conference. We must never become complacent. We must continue to look for ways to improve individually and corporately. We must be unified in our purpose and committed to make the Alabama Bandmasters Association the very best that it can be. As always, if I can be of assistance, please let me know.

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From CMENC...

Lindsey Folsom, President, Collegiate ME C

I am both very thankful and excited for the opportunity to serve as CMENC’s State President for the upcoming year. I feel very fortunate that my peers trusted that I would be fit to do the job, and I’m also looking forward to working with Vice-President Jenney Mandt for another year. As a future music educator, the success of this organization is very important to me; I think it is our responsibility as college students to continue in the footsteps of our predecessors as well as blaze a new trail toward progress in our field of education, and I couldn’t be happier to be of service to this organization.

fellow music educators. We plan on doing this by working with Habitat for Humanity in Tuscaloosa and serving them in any capacity we can during the conference. Another new undertaking this year is a focus on immersion in professional development through an essay contest called “Learning From the Past”. The contest is open to all CMENC members. Anyone interested in applying will need to interview a retired music teacher from Alabama with a certain number of years of experience. The applicant can follow a template provided by the CMENC State Board, including questions such as:

The interview should also include an introduction, i.e. background information on the teacher, and a conclusion: “How did this experience impact me as a future music educator?” The winner will receive a trip to the 2010 National MENC Conference as well as have his/her article published in the ala breve. I’ll be sure to keep you updated in the near future with more details.

CMENC has many new things coming up this year, from our sessions at AMEA to our new essay contest and our renewed focus on community service. This year, CMENC’s theme for the AMEA InService Conference is going to be focused on service, both to our community and

• What did you find the most challenging during your first year of teaching?

• Why should my child be in band/ choir/orchestra?

• Where is the world of music education going in the next ten years?

Once again, I couldn’t be more thrilled about what’s in store for CMENC this year. If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to email me at lrfolsom@gmail.com. I gladly welcome any effort to improve our organization in any way possible!

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University of Alabama in Huntsville Music Faculty Department Chair Don Bowyer Bands C. David Ragsdale Choirs Erin Colwitz Billy Orton

256-824-6436 music@uah.edu www.uah.edu/music

Jazz Don Bowyer Jim Cavender Steve Motz

Ryan Sutton Handy Avery

Tom Branch John Miller Keith Taylor

Music Theory and Composition Ron Wray Kevin Bounds Becky Waters Nicky Wilson

Music Degree Emphases in: • Liberal Arts • Performance • Jazz • Music Education • Music Technology

? The UA Huntsville Department of Music has nearly tripled in size in

the past decade. ? UA Huntsville music faculty have performed in all 50 states, several

U.S. territories, and nearly 50 foreign countries. ? More than 60 pieces of music have been published by UA Huntsville

music faculty. ? Music software created by UA Huntsville music faculty has been used

in at least 120 countries on six continents. ? UA Huntsville music student ensembles have visited seven foreign

Music History and Literature Carolyn Sanders Kevin Bounds C. David Ragsdale Karen Young Music Education Erin Colwitz C. David Ragsdale

Beth Davis

Piano and Organ Sarkis Baltaian Alice Eaton David Miller John Miller Ingrid von Spakovsky Keith Taylor Becky Waters Voice Erin Colwitz Karen Young

Margaret Leach

Brass Carolyn Sanders Gil Long

Kevin Bounds Dorrie Nutt

Woodwinds Ron Wray Bob Gifford Lisa Schneider

Mary Balch Steve Motz Hunter Thomas

Percussion Keith Anderson

Tom Branch

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Jim Cavender

countries in recent years. ? Students from every college and every major on campus participate in

UA Huntsville student music ensembles. ? In a recent study, 36% of UA Huntsville music graduates had gone on

to graduate music programs, and 29% had held K-12 or university teaching positions.

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Strings Veneta Billmayer Mark Huff

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August 2009

From Elem/Gen...

Sharon August, President, Elementary/General Division

Welcome to the new school year, and greetings from your new AMEA Elementary/General board. I am excited to accept the challenge of being your new AMEA Elementary/General President, while feeling daunted at the prospect of following in the footsteps of our talented and innovative past president, Dr. Sara Womack. This year is possibly going to be one of the most difficult ones we will experience as teachers, with budget cuts and economic woes looming. Our challenges will be eased if we stay united and work together. Fortunately for me, I know that I have tremendous support from the other Executive Board members and you. Together we can make this a year of excitement and growth, as we sing, move, play, and create with our colleagues and with our students.

The AMEA In-Service will be held January 21-23, 2010.

The Elementary/General Division is thrilled to have Peter and Alice Amidon return to Alabama and share their ideas on teaching traditional dance and singing games to children, as well as literature and storytelling in the elementary classroom.

They will also be facilitating an evening community dance for teachers. The Keynote speaker, John Feierabend, will speak on the topic: Endangered Musical Minds. John will also present sessions on Conversational Solfege, a music literacy method for use in general music class, and vocal development in the early years.

In addition, Dr. Ran Whitley will present a session on recorder. You won’t want to miss the great line-up of sessions found at this year’s conference!

Veteran teachers and new teachers alike can be supported in this endeavor with the help of AMEA and AOSA. I would like to encourage all of you to join both the local and national organizations and take advantage of the workshops we have to offer you. A joint fall workshop between the Elementary/General Division and the Alabama Chapter of AOSA will be held again this year to better serve the members of both organizations. This year’s Festival clinician, Sue Mueller of Las Vegas, will share some of her fabulous ideas for the elementary music classroom. The workshop will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00-3:00 at Liberty Park Elementary School in Vestavia.

2009 AMEA Elementary Festival Participants

The AMEA Elementary Music Festival will be held on October 2, at the Wright Center at Samford University. Sara will again direct the festival as she begins her new, official position as Festival Director.

Clinician Sue Mueller, a past president of The American Orff Schulwerk Association, will direct almost 300 students from across the state. Sue has chosen an incredibly rich and varied repertoire of music for our students to perform. ala breve

Bear Exploration Center Magnet Birmingham Children’s Choir Brookwood Forest Elementary Carver Elementary Arts Magnet Childersburg Middle Coldwater Elementary Coosa Valley Elementary DeArmanville Elementary Deer Valley Elementary Edgewood Elementary Graham Elementary Green Valley Elementary Greystone Elementary Gwin Elementary C.E. Hanna Elementary Holy Spirit Catholic Regional Liberty Park Elementary Lincoln Elementary Montgomery Academy Lower Montgomery Academy Middle Munford Elementary Oxford Elementary Randolph School Rehobeth Elementary Riverchase Elementary Thompson Intermediate Tuscaloosa Academy

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Calendar of Events Oct. 2 - AMEA Elementary Music Festival, Wright Center, Samford Univ.

Oct. 3 - AMEA/AOSA Workshop with Sue Mueller 9-3, Liberty Park Elementary in Vestavia ov. 11-14 – AOSA National Conference, Milwaukee, WS Jan. 21-23, 2010 - AMEA Conference, Tuscaloosa

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August 2009

From Research...

Diane Orlofsky, Chairman, Research Division

Summer is traditionally a time for winding down and taking a break from the routine. However, for those of us involved with individual research projects, summer provides opportunities for reflection, for beginning our “archeological digs” into related research, or for wrapping up the finishing touches on an article or two. I know that my summer has been filled with trips to the Alabama Archives in Montgomery (a fascinating place to spend stifling hot summer afternoons!).

On June 27th, the Seventh Biennial Alabama Music Education Research Seminar took place on the campus of the University of Alabama. Through the years, this seminar has offered the opportunity for researchers to get together, to discuss research, to share ideas, and to get better acquainted. I’ve listed the abstract titles and researchers information from this year’s seminar below. If you are interested in reading their abstracts or full papers, please contact them. I’m sure that they would love the chance to dialogue with you about their investigations.

Geriatric Clients’ Preferences for Specific Popular Songs to Use During Singing Activities Kimberly VanWeelden The Florida State University kvanweelden@fsu.edu and Andrea M. Cevasco The University of Alabama acevasco@bama.ua.edu How’s the View from the HighWire?

Citation Mapping and the Identification of Highly-Cited Nonmusic and Music Research Journals Influential to Scholarship in the

Journal of Research in Music Education from 1999-2009, an Initial Report Carl B. Hancock The University of Alabama chancock@bama.ua.edu Reliability and Perceived Pedagogical Utility of a Weighted Music Performance Assessment Rubric Marvin E. Latimer, Jr. The University of Alabama mlatimer@music.ua.edu The Integration of Technology to Enhance Student Reflection and Peer Assessment in the Compositional Process Deborah A. Lundstrom Auburn University lundsda@auburn.edu The Aristocrat of Bands: A Historical Investigation of the Tennessee State University Instrumental Music Program and Its Directors Reginald A. McDonald Tennessee State University Rmcdonald3@tnstate.edu A Comparison of Time Signature in Selected Songs and Literature on Beat Perception Kenneth M. McGuire The University of Alabama kmdguire@bama.ua.edu The Effect of Pre- and Postfocused Observation Tasks on the Perception of Feedback in Applied Music Instruction Carol A. Prickett The University of Alabama cpricket@bama.ua.edu

Development and Validation of a New Home Musical Environment Survey for an Inner-City Population Johnathan Vest Nashville Public Schools Johnathan.Vest@mnps.org Incorporating Observation as a Means of Improving Self-Efficacy for the Pre-service Teacher Sue Samuels, The University of Alabama at Birmingham samuels@uab.edu and Kimberly C. Walls Auburn University kim.walls@auburn.edu CALL FOR ABSTRACTS If you would like to submit a research abstract for the research poster session that we schedule during AMEA, please do so electronically by OVEMBER 1st.

Please email your one to two page abstract (in WORD, please) and a separate contact title page to me at I’ll let you know dorlof@troy.edu. where and when the session will be scheduled. This session provides an informal way for researchers to give an update on their research (various stages of completion are acceptable), get feedback from colleagues, and be examples for the next generation of researchers. We always have a fair number of college students wander through the session and they ask some great questions!

Happy researching!

PLAN AHEAD! The 2010 AMEA Conference will be January 21-23 on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Use the pre-registration form in this issue or register on-line at www.alabamamea.org ala breve

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From the AOA...

Marcy J. Wilson, President, Alabama Orchestra Association

I am excited to accept the challenge of being the Alabama Orchestra Association President. Before doing so, however, I have to recognize the past leadership of Penney Adair and say a heartfelt thank you for all of her contributions. Her leadership and fortitude during her term as AOA President are a model that I hope to follow.

I feel honored to be able to start my term with many of the same great officers as last year. The AOA officers are as follows: President: Marcy Wilson, Vice-President/President-Elect: Allison Lavender, Secretary: Felicia Sarubin, and Treasurer: Daniel Jamieson, and Executive Director: Julie Hornstein. I would also like to thank the district chairs that have such a commitment to AOA and

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are willing to remain in their positions, meet fellow musicians from across the state of Alabama. In the past we have with a warm welcome to Jennifer Yun and been fortunate to host nationally Allison Lavender to their ranks. The recognized conductors and educators to seven district representatives are as work with our fine students, and this year follows: Dan Hornstein (Northern), Jennifer Yun (Central), Roland Lister will be the same. Auditions for All-State (East Central), Allison Lavender (West will occur in the end of October or the beginning of November depending on Central), Felicia Sarubin (Southwest), your district. Downloadable audition Greta V. Champlin and Beth Hoener excerpts will be available in August from (South Central), and Ginger Zingara (Southeast). Thank you chairs for all the our website: www.alabamaorchestramany jobs you do! association.org I am looking forward to my term Plans for the 2010 All-State as President and strive to continue the Festival are well underway. I would like high level of excellence that AOA defines. to encourage not only all string players but wind and percussion students to get involved in this year’s festival. Our festival is a AOA Calendar of events: st: great occasion for all August 1 All-State excerpts available online students to gain the October 15th - All State financial forms due (on web) opportunity to perform in November 15th - Posting of All-State Results a full orchestra setting.

December 1st - Acceptance forms due All-State is also a great December 5th - All-State music mailed outlet for students to

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ABA All-State 2009 All-State Red Band 1st Chairs

Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Folsom congratulated by Phi Beta Mu President Tony Pike

Piccolo-Charles Page, Grissom; Flute-Helen Caldwell, Oak Mountain; OboeRobert Walker, Horsehoe Bend; Eb Clar-Ashley Brackin, Hillcrest; Bb Clar-Kate Warden, Oak Mountain; Alto Clar-Heather Duren, Crossville; Bass Clar-Trevor Gaby, Bibb County; Contra Bass Clar-Kathleen Killebrew, Baker; Bassoon-Hunter Pellum, Bob Jones; Alto Sax-Matt Colburn, Hillcrest; Tenor Sax-Michael Hall, Bob Jones; Bari Sax-Cody Tidmore, Hillcrest; Trumpet-Olivia Funkhouser, Grissom; French Horn-Cindy Simpson, Prattville; Trombone-Andrew George, Pelham; Baritone-Derek Holden, Hoover; Tuba-Michael King, Smiths Station; Percussion-Robbie Clayson, Carroll; String Bass-Joel Keene, Grissom

ABA/Photography by Suzanne Scholarship recipient Kristen Bentley of Theodore High School is congratulated by ABA Executive Secretary Gene Gooch

All-State Solo Festival Finalists Timothy Harris, Alto Saxophone, Sparkman High School Ben Maclay, Bassoon, Sparkman High School Cynthia Simpson, French Horn, Prattville High School Trevor Litsey, Tuba, Homewood High School Daniel Haddock, Trumpet, Decatur High School Robbie Childers, Marimba, Austin High School Robert Clayson, Snare Drum, Carroll High School Kristina Nelson, Bassoon, Northridge High School

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Kristen Bentley of Theodore High School accepts the Phi Beta Mu Scholarship from Phi Beta Mu President Tony Pike

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AVA All-State 2009

TTBB Clinician Dr. William Powell

AVA President Damion Womack

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News from MENC...

Celebrities and Students Deliver More than 120,000 Petition Signatures Supporting Music and Arts Education to Secretary of Education Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2009) – More than 120,000 petition signatures were delivered to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today by celebrities and hundreds of students from all over the United States at a rally in support of music and arts education. The petitions urge the administration to recognize music and arts as mandatory subjects. While recognized as core subjects under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA formerly known as “No Child Left Behind”), which is currently up for reauthorization, music programs are being cut nationwide to due to shrinking education budgets.

Music educators represented by MENC: The National Association of Music Education were joined by celebrities, students and elected officials in an effort to change this trend, encouraging the Administration and Congress to revise ESEA to ensure music and the arts are mandatory core subjects for all students so these programs will continue to receive financial support in light of budget reductions.

MENC Executive Director Dr. John Mahlmann stated “Research shows that

music education at an early age is strongly associated with the likelihood that a child will graduate from high school, seek higher education and ultimately earn a higher salary. In this economy, we need to give our children every tool we can in order to lay the foundation for success.

Music education is not just a ‘feel good’ subject. It helps to sharpen academic skills in math and other subjects and provides important socialization skills such as team work.”

MENC members all over the country have reported a reduction in budgets. One teacher has gone from serving one elementary school to dividing her time among three each week. “This is a prime example of how budget cuts are impacting access to music education,” stated Barbara Geer, MENC President.

A 2007 Harris Interactive Poll report found that 83 percent of people whose income is higher than $150,000 participated in music education. Another Harris study (2006) found schools with music programs have a significantly higher graduation and attendance rate (90.2 percent compared to 72.9 percent and 93.3 percent compared to 84.9 percent, respectively). Additionally, The College Board (2006) reports that SAT

takers with coursework in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion and 43 points higher on the math portion.

“We are here today to make a joyful noise in support of music education. We hope that the presence of hundreds of students today, some from as far away as Alaska conveys to Secretary Duncan and Congress how important music is in the development of students who will become our future leaders. Keeping music in schools is crucial,” actress and music education advocate Florence Henderson added.

Other notable rally attendees included former National Basketball Association star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, nationally syndicated “Funky Winkerbean” cartoonist Tom Batiuk, and Mrs. America 2009 Maureen MacDonald.

“Without music, I would not be where I am today,” said Congressman Joe Crowley, D-New York, 7th District. New York’s P.S. 83 elementary school rock band the “Rockin’ Bulldogs,” from Crowley’s district, performed at the rally.

The school’s music program was restored by the VH1 Save the Music foundation and, as a result, its music students were able to travel to Washington, DC to show their support for the mandate. “Music was part of what excited me about going to school every day, and my love for it has stayed with me throughout my life. It has enhanced all aspects of my life, and it is my hope that we can work together to ensure all children have the same opportunity.”

The rally is part of the first annual Music Education Week in Washington, which features professional development seminars for music educators, Capitol Hill visits, and student performances at the Lincoln Memorial, the Air Force Memorial and the Kennedy Center. To learn more, please visit www.menc.org.

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“Music! Just Imagine…” Contest Inspires Eloquent Words from Young Music Students RESTON, VA (February 6, 2009) -MENC: The National Association for Music Education announced the finalists in the “Music! Just Imagine…” Essay Contest. The essay contest challenged K-6 music students to write about the ways they were inspired by music starting with the phrase “I imagine…”

The essays were judged by a panel of MENC members. Of the more than 200 entries, 25 were chosen as the top finalists, and ten of these as the top winners. One of the 25 finalists is Alabama’s own Madie Ruth Crook from Northside Intermediate School in Opelika. Maddie’s music teacher is Karen Hickok, who serves on AMEA’s Elem/Gen Leadership Council.

MENC president Barbara Geer said, “I chose ‘Music! Just Imagine…’ as MENC’s national theme because imagination is often regarded as the deeply creative faculty which perceives the basic resemblances between ideas. Music also opens countless doors for creativity, and the possibilities for using that creativity are endless. These essays have helped students reach into their poetic capacities

to find the words that will help them to discover the range and variety of what they are capable of feeling.

“It is my hope that as MENC begins a season of change we will continue to be the leading advocate for music as an essential part of a quality, comprehensive education through imagination and creativity,” added Geer. “My thanks to everyone who participated in this contest - I feel that all of you are winners!”

ME C: The ational Association for Music Education, the world’s largest arts education organization, marked its centennial in 2007 as the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. More than 142,000 members and supporters include educators representing all levels of teaching from preschool to graduate school. Since 1907, ME C has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers.ME C is located at the ational Center for Music Education in Reston, VA.

ME C is proud to announce the winners of the Collegiate Chapter Growth Recognition for 2008-2009!

To receive this recognition, each chapter on the list has increased their total membership numbers beyond their 2007-2008 membership totals.

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PRE-REGISTRATION FORM AMEA In-Service Conference January 21-23, 2010 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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THANK YOU! Your conference packet will be ready at the registration desk in the Bryant Conference Center.

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TO MAKE MUSIC HISTORY, you’ll need more than a DEGREE. You’ll need experience. That’s why, at the University of North Alabama, we don’t stop with our majors in commercial music, music education, and instrumental and vocal performance. How about writing and recording your own music?

Or performing with one of our many groups: bands, choirs, ensembles large and small, even a symphony orchestra?

The opportunities are endless.

So stretch your vocal cords, buzz your lips or wet your reed.

IT’S TIME TO MAKE HISTORY.

D E PA RT M E N T of M U S I C and T H E AT R E UNA Box 5040, Florence, AL 35632-0001 1-800-TALK UNA | www.una.edu/music Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Institution

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Campus Connections... ews and Happenings from Alabama’s Colleges and Universities

Colleges and universities are encouraged to submit newsworthy material and announcements for publication in Ala Breve

From Troy University...

As this new school year begins, we are once again grateful to AMEA for providing this opportunity to share information and opportunities with our music colleagues and music students across the state.

Annual Event Reminder 2009-2010 December 3-5

Middle School Band Clinic and Honor Bands (Middle School SEUS, contact Dr. Mark Walker)

January 15-16 ew Faculty Dr. Margaret Jackson has joined our School of Music faculty as Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology and Voice.

Dr. Jackson teaches courses in world music, music history and voice. In addition, she coordinates the music history area. Dr. Jackson completed a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology and a DMA in Voice performance from The Florida State University. Additionally, she holds a Master of Music in Voice Performance from Eastman.

Professor Eric Ward has joined our School of Music faculty as Assistant Professor of Music and Audio Engineer.

Professor Ward teaches audio production courses in the music industry program and works in the jazz studies and percussion studio areas. Professor Ward has an extensive professional performance record and holds an undergraduate degree from Morehead State University and a master’s degree from Troy University’s Music Industry program.

High School Choral Clinic and Honor Choir (Choral SEUS, contact Dr. Michael Hix) February 4-6

High School Concert Band Clinic and Honor Bands (High School SEUS, contact Professor Carla Gallahan)

February 26-27 TROY University Brass Symposium (contact Dr. Jim Zingara) March 27

TROY University Clarinet Day (contact Dr. Tim Phillips)

April 12

TROY University Limelight - Music Industry Showcase (contact Professor Robert W. Smith)

Scholarship information, audition dates, and additional concert dates are listed on our website. We invite you to “visit” us at music.troy.edu or in person soon.

Ralph Ford Elected to the American Bandmasters Association At the annual meeting of the American Bandmasters Association, held at College Station, TX, Ralph Ford, Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Troy University, was elected to membership into this prestigious organization. To be elected into the American Bandmasters Association, a director must be be nominated one year in advance, and must submit a one hour concert band performance for approval by the Past Presidents. The nominee must receive seventy-five percent vote from the Past Presidents, and then be presented to the membership for approval.

In addition to being a nationally-known conductor, Professor Ford is a professional composer and arranger with over 180 publications for orchestra, band, and other ensembles which have received multiple performances worldwide.

Upon receiving notification of this high honor, Ford stated, “It is my hope that I may live up to the exceptional standards of the finest band conductor’s organization in the world.” With this election to membership, he becomes Alabama’s only active Bandmaster to be a member of the American Bandmasters Association.

He is married to Amanda Ford, band director at Charles Henderson High School in Troy, and has two children, Melanie and Abby.

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Join Us! Share this application with non-MENC member colleagues and tell them of the benefits of joining MENC. When your colleagues join MENC: The National Association for Music Education, they automatically become a member of Alabama Music Educators Association. From local activities to national issues, MENC and AMEA offer the combination of services and benefits music educators need!

MENC Member Benefits and Features

Online Journals for Members Only

Advocacy—MENC informs legislators of the importance of an education that includes music, supports National Standards for Music Education, and sponsors Outreach Programs such as Music In Our Schools Month.

Music Educators Journal—Articles on teaching approaches, current issues, classroom techniques, and products and services.

Teaching Music—Practical teaching ideas for all specialty areas.

Discounts on Resources—25% off all publications, videos, and specialty items. In-Service Conferences and Meetings— Opportunities to exchange ideas with colleagues; member discounts on registration fees. Leadership Opportunities— Participation on MENC task forces and committees; sponsorship of collegiate and Tri-M Music Honor Society chapters. Automatic State Association Membership—All the benefits offered at the state level, including the state journal and access to local meetings, festivals, and more!

General Music Today—Dealing specifically with the concerns of the general music educator.

Journal of Music Teacher Education—Focusing on issues of importance to the music teacher educator.

UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education— Practical applications for music education research findings.

Optional MENC Periodical Journal of Research in Music Education—The latest findings in music education research.

Additional Features—MENC credit card, professional liability insurance, medical protection program, and more are available to you at discounted rates.

MENC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Yes, I want to join MENC and Alabama MEA. I understand that the membership year begins July 1 and ends June 30.

Credit card holders may join by calling 1-800-828-0229, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time. Rates expire 5-31-2010.

New or Renewal MENC ID# Membership Active membership dues (national and state) $ 100* Options Society for Research in Music Education $36 $ (includes subscription to Journal of Research in Music Education) MENC membership is a prerequisite.

Tax deductible contribution to FAME to support $ (select one): Music in Our Schools Month Advocacy Teacher Recruitment and Retention Student Programs Wherever it’s most needed!

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From the AVA...

Damion Womack, President, Alabama Vocal Association

A ew Staff Position Created!

I hope you are enjoying the beginning of a wonderful school year. Every year I get very excited when I think about the new school year and all the possibilities it brings. As you are aware, the membership voted and approved the establishment of an AVA staff position. I would like to announce that Pat Blackwell has been

appointed AVA Executive Secretary. Pat has been a devoted member of AVA for over 30 years and has served in almost every capacity possible regarding AVA except President (she is very smart!). I am very excited to have Pat Blackwell in this staff position. This will be a great addition to AVA as we continue to improve choral

music in our state.

Thank you for your trust and support.

This year’s Fall Workshop will be held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham on September 11-12, 2009.

A full schedule of events and registration information will be sent to you in the mail

by Pat Blackwell. Dr. Andre Thomas, Director of Choral Activities at Florida State University, and Dr. Lori Hetzel, Associate Director of Choral Activities at The University of Kentucky, will be our featured clinicians. We will also have AllState reading sessions and a concert presented by The University of Alabama at Birmingham Concert Choir. Please plan to attend!

Fall Workshop is a time for us to talk and socialize as we prepare for another successful school year. In addition, we will have our new teacher’s luncheon for teachers who have taught 1-3 years.

Please plan to attend this event. If I or any member of our Board can be of any help to you, please let us know. We are here to serve you!!

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Alabama Music Educators Association Young Composers Competition The AMEA Young Composers Competition has been created to encourage Alabama's developing student composers by providing professional level review and consideration. By recognizing outstanding student compositions, this process will support Alabama music teachers by recognizing their efforts to incorporate the ME C standards. It is also hoped that this kind of professional recognition will provide a showcase for the composition talents of these young Alabama musicians.

Competition Guidelines and Regulations Eligibility:

Open to students grades K-College

Requirements: Compose a solo, song, string quartet, concerto, or any medium of choice in one of the categories.

Score Format: TWO copies of an original score must be sent with the entry form. Hand-written and computergenerated formats are accepted. Measures MUST be numbered on each score submitted. Tape, CD or computer-generated recordings are encouraged but not mandatory.

Contest Rules and Procedures: 1.

Sponsoring teacher must be AMEA member.

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Entries must be original unpublished compositions. No transcriptions or arrangements will be eligible.

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The purpose of the competition is to encourage student composers. Therefore, the compositions must be conceived and constructed by the composer.

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Entries shall be between 1-8 minutes in length.

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Adjudication comments will be available after all entries have been reviewed.

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Compositions must be submitted with a full score. Recordings are welcome but not mandatory. Please do not send parts with you score.

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The composer's name must appear on the score and recording (if available). The date of the composition must appear on the title page.

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All entries must be postmarked by OCTOBER 29. 2009. Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.

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Finalists will be selected from each Division and Category, the judges will determine how many finalists will be selected.

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All rights, including copyrighting, remain with the composer.

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Submitted materials will not be returned.

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Compositions submitted must not be published and must not have won any other competitions.

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The panel of judges may include qualified university composition faculty, members of the music industry, composers and other music educators. Their decision will be final, with the right to withhold awards in the event that no entry is judged worthy.

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Each composer may submit one entry.

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Finalist(s) will be recognized at the annual AMEA conference.

Judging: Entries will be accepted in the following divisions and categories: Division 1 - Elementary (K-5) Division 2 - Middle (6-8) Division 3 - High (9-12) Division 4 - College Composers may enter a piece from any of the FIVE categories below: Category A: Solo composition (including song with accompaniment; orchestral instrument with accompaniment, e.g. violin sonata).

Category B: Chamber piece for duo, trio, quintet, etc. (other than string quartet).

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Category C: Orchestral/Band/Choral. (large ensemble work) Category D: String Quartet.

Category E: Jazz - a piece for jazz ensemble.(combo or large ensemble) Points (100):

30 points - structure, musical creativity, and development.

30 points - compositional technique; use of instrument(s).

30 points - melodic, rhythmic and harmonic consideration.

10 points - presentation (to include correct musical notation).

Judging:

All entrants will receive a written critique from the judging panel.

The decision of the judging panel is final.

Prizes & Awards: Composition finalists will be recognized at the AMEA conference.

Entry fee: $20.00 Checks should be made payable to Homewood Middle School.

Deadline: Postmarked on or before October 29, 2009 Send composition and completed entry form to: AMEA Young Composers Competition c/o Chris Cooper Homewood Middle School 395 Mecca Ave. Homewood, AL 35209 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Entry:

2009-2010 APPLICATIO FORM NAME________________________________ BIRTH DATE____/____/____GRADE_________DIVISION_________ ADDRESS______________________________________CITY___________________STATE_______ZIP___________ TELEPHONE________________PARENT/GUARDIAN__________________________EMAIL___________________ TITLE OF COMPOSITION__________________________________________________________________________ CATEGORY(A,B,C,D,E)_______DATE OF COMPOSITION____/____/____ SCHOOL_________________________________________ SCHOOL ADDRESS______________________________ MUSIC TEACHER_______________________________________ PHONE#_________________________________ MUSIC TEACHER EMAIL___________________________________________MENC#_________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF COMPOSER ___________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN ___________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF TEACHER

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AMEADivision Events

2009 - 2010

Alabama Orchestra Association AMEA Conference University of Alabama January 21-23, 2010

All-State Orchestra Festival University of Alabama February 11-14, 2010

Alabama Bandmasters Association AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band January 21-23, 2010 - University of Alabama All-State Solo Festival April 14, 2010 - Auburn University

District I

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festival

January 29-30.....................................Brewer High School February 19-20...............................Bob Jones High School February 24-26..............................................Huntsville HS March 24-26......................................................Decatur HS April 10..........................................Liberty Middle School April 24............................................Hartselle High School

District II

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festival

January 16..................................Jacksonville High School March 26-27.................................................Gadsden State February 24-26.........................Gadsden City High School April 3 .........................................................................TBA May 8..........................................Jacksonville High School

District III

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA

January 30...............................Muscle Shoals High School February 19-20.................................Cullman High School March 9-10.......................................Cullman High School February 11-12.................................Florence High School April 24....................... University of North Alabama

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District IV

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festival

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All-State Band Festival April 15-17, 2010 - Auburn University Summer In-Service Conference June 23-24, Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach

January 16....................................................................TBA January 29-30...............................Homewood High School February 23-25............................................................TBA March 9-11..................................................................TBA December 1..................................................................TBA April 3..........................................................................TBA May 8...........................................................................TBA January 30........................................Echols Middle School February 19-20.......................University of West Alabama February 24-25...................Moody, University of Alabama March 27..........................................Prattville High School April 27.........................................Hillcrest Middle School

District V

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festival

District VI

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festival

January 30..........................................Opelika High School February 26-27..............Central High School, Phenix City February 10-12...................................Opelika High School March 6.................................. Auburn Junior High School April 10................................................Trinity Presbyterian

District VII

All-State Band Auditions State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festival

January 16.......................................Davidson High School March 16-19......................................Daphne High School April 24......................................Alma Bryant High School May 1...........................................................................TBA

District VIII

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festivall

January 30....................................................................TBA TBA February 24-25............................................................TBA May 1...........................................................................TBA

August 2009

Alabama Vocal Association Fall Workshop - September 11-12, 2009 - Dawson Memorial Baptist Church, Birmingham All-State Show Choir Auditions - October 1-3, 2009 - Birmingham Honor Choir Screening - November 2-13, 2009 AMEA/Honor Choir/Show Choir - January 21-23, 2010 - UA Tuscaloosa All-State Auditions - January 29- February 5, 2010 State Performance Assessment -March 22-24, 2010 - Birmingham All-State - April 15-17, 2010 - Samford University, Birmingham Music Ed Scholarship Honor Choir Screening OA & OCS All-State Auditions Spring DPA

District I

Spring S&E

Decatur High School..............................November 5 Decatur High School............................November 12 Decatur High School.................................January 14 Southside Baptist, Decatur.....................February 4-5 1st Baptist, Decatur.................................February 25 Highland Baptist, Florence.....................February 26 Highland Baptist, Florence.....................February 26 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

District II

Fall S&E Music Ed Scholarship OA & OCS All-State Auditions Spring DPA Spring S&E

District III

Fall DPA Music Ed Scholarship OA & OCS Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Spring DPA Spring S&E

Bluff Park UMC.......................................October 27 Liberty Park MS ......................................October 29 Liberty Park MS ......................................October 29 Liberty Park MS...................................November 10 Bluff Park UMC....................................February 1-3 Bluff Park UMC..................................February 8-10 Liberty Park MS..........................................March 30

District IV

Fall S&E Honor Choir Screening Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring DPA Spring S&E

Gadsden City HS......................................October 27 Oxford High School...............................Novembr 12 Oxford High School..............................November 17 Gadsden City HS...............................February 22-23 First Baptist, Oxford...................................March 18

District V

Honor Choir Screening Fall S&E Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring DPA

Huntsville HS.........................................November 2 Willowbrook Baptist.......................November 16-17 Huntsville High School...........................December 1 TBA...................................................February 15-16

District VI

Honor Choir Screening Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring DPA & Spring S&E

TBA........................................................November 6 Tallassee High School..........................November 18 First Baptist, Tallassee............................February 25

District VII

Music Ed Scholarship& Fall DPA Fall S&E Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions OA & OCS Spring DPA

Eastern Shore Baptist.............................November 3 Eastern Shore Baptist.............................November 7 Spanish Fort High School.....................November 10 Eastern Shore Baptist...........................January 29-30 Spanish Fort High School.......................February 11 Eastern Shore Baptist.........................February 25-26

Elementary/General Division October 2 – AMEA Elementary Music Festival, Wright Center at Samford University October 3 – AMEA/AL AOSA Fall Workshop with Sue Meuller, Greystone Elementary November 12-15 – AOSA National Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 21-23 – AMEA In-Service Conference, Tuscaloosa ala breve

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From Higher Ed...

Mark Walker, President, Higher Education Division

will support our own retirement system.

This is an exciting time to be a part of the Alabama Music Educators Association!

At our last governing board meeting, we voted to move the AMEA Conference to the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery for 2011 and 2012. Next year, we will again conduct our conference at the Hotel Capstone on the campus of the University of Alabama.

The Higher Education Division would like to thank UA and the Hotel Capstone for providing years of excellent service and facilities. With that being said, moving to the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery is going to provide many new and exciting advantages and opportunities, not the least of which we AMEA Governing Board Meeting Minutes June 9, 2009 Montgomery Renaissance Hotel The AMEA Governing Board met at the Montgomery Renaissance on June 9, 2009. The meeting was called to order at 10:09 am by AMEA President, Pat Stegall. Present at the meeting: Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Mark Walker, Carla Gallahan, Steve McLendon, Damion Womack, Chuck Eady, Daniel Jamieson, Lindsey Folsom, Mary Jo Peinhardt, John Baker, and Sharon August.

The minutes of the January 21, 2009 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. Mark Walker (Damion Womack) moved to accept the minutes as read. Passed.

The minutes of the January 24, 2009 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. Daniel Jameson (John Baker) moved to accept the minutes as read. Passed.

Financial report presented and discussed by Garry Taylor and Mary Jo Peinhardt. Checking Account Balance (as of June 5, 2009) -

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As I have mentioned in previous articles, the HED is in the process of creating a peer reviewed section of the AMEA journal. Dr. Diane Orlofsky, research chair of HED, has been working to put together an editorial committee comprised of college faculty from around Alabama with specialties in general music, instrumental music, vocal music and research to review article submissions. We should have specific information about the peer review process in the next issue of the Ala Breve.

Speaking of articles, I want to invite all of the HED to submit articles of any kind to the Ala Breve. Garry Taylor is always looking to publish excellent articles from our Alabama colleagues. I know that

$25,064.43 Savings Account Balance (as of June 5, 2009) - $10,008.42 Certificate of Deposit (as of June 5, 2009) - $5,036.62 John Baker (Mark Walker) moved to accept the financial report as presented. Passed.

Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports may be viewed online:www.alabamamea.org Old Business Treasurer Cindy Pass resigned due to medical reasons. Interim Treasurer Mary Jo Peinhardt has been appointed to fill this position.

AMEA Stage Crew needs improved organization. After board discussion, a committee of Lindsey Folsom, Carl Hancock, Carla Gallahan, and Garry Taylor was established to discuss details of including CMENC in the stage crew reorganization plan.

A discussion occurred concerning the Higher Education Division performers at the AMEA Conference involving details and benefits.

The AMEA Conference preregistration fee for non-member music teachers is $185.00. The on-site registration fee $195.00.

everyone is exceedingly busy, but if you have a short article or even a clinic than can be summarized in an article, I encourage you to submit it for publication.

By the time you read this, the summer will be over and classes will either have begun or will begin soon. I hope each of you had some time to relax, recharge and just sit around for a few days and do nothing. We all need times of brief inactivity so we can gear up for the demands of the school year, which is increasingly longer and longer. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I’m always ready to listen. Best wishes for a happy and productive 2009-2010 year and I look forward to seeing you in January.

ew Business MENC Music Education Week will be held in Washington DC, June 17-21, 2009. Pat Stegall and Garry Taylor will represent AMEA at this event.

Nominations for the Hall of Fame, Outstanding Administrator, and Outstanding Music Educator are due July 15, 2009. Submissions should be sent to Garry Taylor.

Treasurer/Registrar Position – Mary Jo Peinhardt will work with Cindy Pass to create a smooth transition.

Festival Advisory Committee – Pat Stegall ask the presidents of the AVA, AOA, ABA to plan and organize events together to avoid as many conflicts as possible.

A discussion occurred on Home School Participation in AMEA Division Activities. Each division reported on how home school student participation is handled according to each organizations by-laws.

Pat Stegall discussed Officer Training for Division and AMEA Officers. The need for this information/training is very important for smooth transitions and the continued success of the organizations. A more detailed discussion on this topic will occur at

the AMEA Leadership Breakfast.

AMEA Conference Proposals: Randy Erickson with the Sheraton Hotel/Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center presented on the clinic facilities they could provide for future AMEA Conferences.

Keely Smith (Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce) and Renee Browning (Director of Association Sales) presented on the hotel and conference facilities at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Following the presentations, a discussion occurred on the two conference sites. Steve McLendon (John Baker) made a motion to hold the 2011 and 2012 AMEA In-Service Conference at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Passed The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be August 15, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Hotel Capstone at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. Steve McLendon (Daniel Jamieson) motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:44 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary

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