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President

Steve McLendon

Dothan High School

1236 S. Oates St.

Dothan, AL 36301

(334) 794-0146 School

(334) 796-7055 Cell

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Past President

Pat Stegall

Muscle Shoals High School

1900 Avalon Avenue

Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

(256) 389-2682 School

(256) 627-4661 Cell

(256) 389-2689 Fax

pstegall@mscs.k12.al.us

President-Elect

Sara Womack

Greystone Elementary School

300 Village Street

Birmingham, AL 35242-6447

(205) 439-3200

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Recording Secretary

Carla Gallahan

212 Smith Hall, Troy University

Troy, AL 36082

(334) 670-3502 School

cgallahan@troy.edu

Treasurer

Karen Hickok

Northside Intermediate School

601 North 5th Street

Opelika, AL 36801

(334) 745-9731

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AMEA Governing Board...

President, ABA

Chuck Eady

Pleasant Grove High School

805 7th Ave.

Pleasant Grove, AL 351278

(205) 379-5273 School

(205) 807-4311 Cell chuckeady@aol.com

President, AOA

Marcy Wilson

P.O. Box 11121

Chattanooga, TN 37401

(423) 637-6500 Cell mwilson@kenyonwilson.com

President, AVA

Jane Powell Florence Middle School

648 N. Cherry Street

Florence, AL 35633

(256) 768-2460 Office

(256) 768-3105 fax jane@alavocal.org

President, CMENC Taylor Sparks atsparks@samford.edu

Collegiate MENC Advisor

Moya Nordlund

Samford University

School of the Arts/Division of Music

800 Lakeshore Drive

Birmingham, AL 35229

(205) 726-2651

minordlu@samford.edu

President, Higher Education

Timothy Phillips

Troy University

Long Hall Troy, AL 36082

(334) 670-3281

President, Elem/General

Sharon McCann August Liberty Park Elementary School

17051 Liberty Parkway

Birmingham, AL 35242

(205) 402-5400 School

(205 936-3620 Cell

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State Department of Education

Martha Lockett

Arts Education Specialist

State Department of Education

Room 3339, Gordon Persons Bldg. 50 N. Ripley Street

P. O. Box 302101

Montgomery, AL 36130-3833

334-242-8082

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Editor, Ala Breve

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eve McLendon, AMEA President

I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business or statecraft I look forward to an America which will steadily raise the standards of artistic accomplishment and which will steadily enlarge cultural opportunities for all of our citizens And I look forward to an America which commands respect throughout the world not only for its strength but for its civilization as well.”

--President John F. Kennedy

I wish these timeless words from President Kennedy were my own Although we don’t share the same command for the English language, it’s apparent to me that we share the same respect and love for the arts. President Kennedy challenged this country to step up its commitment to the arts at the same time he was challenging us to put a man on the moon A cold war and a space race would seem to necessitate a demand for scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Naturally, there was a call for these specialties, but during this critical time, the President was also calling for us to make the arts a priority

Now, don’t get me wrong I’m well aware that mathematicians, scientists, and engineers make my world much more comfortable to live in. Let me be the first to say thank you to whoever invented air-conditioning. And that thing that records live TV so I can watch the Crimson Tide score over and over again- that’s a real plus in

my book Of course, I ve already written Al Gore personally to thank him for inventing the internet. Seriously though, I do recognize the importance of math and science. I realize that our students need to achieve or surpass the rest of the world in these areas, but I submit to you that the arts are just as important as these or any other curriculum subject Not every student is going to excel in math and science, and that’s okay Some students, if given the opportunity, are going to be entertainers and artists In the future, their creativity and talent will manifest itself in the music we listen to, the art we enjoy in magazines, newspapers, museums, architecture, and

the dramas or comedies we watch on television and at the movies In short, they will play a large role in defining who we are as a civilized society.

I hope that you are all aware that music is a part of the National Standards as they apply to No Child Left Behind When I went to Washington this past summer, along with other representatives from Alabama, we had the opportunity to meet with our state’s representatives and senators It is their opinion that music should remain a part of the core curriculum. That’s good news for music education. Of course, being a core subject means setting standards and eing accountable. The oliticians we met with were omewhat surprised to learn hat we are not opposed to the ccountability that accompanies niform standards

As music educators, we have a eemingly insurmountable set f challenges before us. One of hose is overcoming the erception that music education merely an “extra ” If our ystems have “extra” money to und it If our students have extra” time to take it I have o constantly remind my chool’s administration that music is part of the core urriculum. Take every pportunity to educate your ellow educators. Let them now that music is part of the ore curriculum Most mportantly, don’t ever sell ourself short Not only are we, s music educators, fulfilling resident Kennedy’s charge to enlarge cultural opportunities or all of our citizens,” but we re also giving our students a rare and unique personal pportunity - the chance to iscover themselves.

Representing AMEA on Capitol Hill during Music Education Week in Washington are Executive Director Garry Taylor, Immediate Past President Pat Stegall, Elem/Gen President Sharon August, President-Elect Sara Womack, and President Steve McLendon

Quality IS Affordable.

Womack, AMEA President-Elect

Keeping Students at the Center: Teacher as Advocate

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During Music Education Week in Washington, D.C., representatives from AMEA, including myself, were trained in advocacy techniques when speaking to elected officials. We were educated on talking points and even endured a few modeling exercises that were very helpful when meeting representatives from the offices of Senator Jeff Sessions, Senator Richard Shelby, Congressman Spencer Bachus, and Congressman Parker Griffith We actually spoke with Congressman Bobby Bright, who was very receptive to our ideas. But during the training, it was also reiterated that advocacy efforts begin in the classroom by music teachers reminding students, teachers, parents, and administrators of the benefits of music education at all levels Teachers can do simple things every day as an advocate for their programs, which in turn, will impact the state of music education in Alabama.

• Celebrate student learning in music by publicizing student accomplishments and group endeavors in local newspapers, newsletters, and websites. Notify administrators at the school and central office

• Ensure that your school stakeholders realize that music and the other arts are listed as a core academic subject in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

• Encourage your students to become music educators. Future Alabama Music Educators (FAME) is a one-day seminar held during our annual in-service, that allows high school juniors and seniors to interact with effective music educators

• Be active in AMEA, which will undertake advocacy efforts at the state level

• Arrange for your ensembles to perform at feeder schools, so the students and parents become excited about their

• Obtain a proclamation from your mayor or city council leaders declaring the month of March as “Music In Our Schools Month.”

• Encourage parents and booster organizations to become advocates for your program. For information on building a music education coalition, they can visit www supportmusic com

• Invite school board members and central office administrators to your music program concerts and performances Arrange for your school music program to perform at school board meetings regularly and follow up with comments from students about the benefits of music education. Build

• Nominate an administrator for AMEA’s Outstanding Administrator Award The application can be found on the AMEA website and is due on July 15.

• Keep up to date on research supporting music education and distribute the information to students, classroom teachers, parents, and administrators through newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, emails, and Facebook Create program inserts highlighting the benefits of music education for your concerts and performances Some current facts include the following:

• Schools that have music programs have significantly higher graduation rates than do those without programs (90.2% as

relationships with these individuals before threats to the music program arise

• Encourage school staff and faculty to participate in your music program. Involve them in rehearsals and

compared to 72 9%) In addition, those that rate their programs as “excellent” or “very good” have an even higher graduation rate (90 9%) Schools that have music programs have significantly higher attendance rates than do those

Elem/Gen President Sharon August, AMEA Past President Pat Stegall, President Steve McLendon, Executive Director Garry Taylor, Sean Womack and President-Elect Sara Womack meet with Congressman Bobby Bright during Music Education Week in Washington D.C.

without programs (93 3% as compared to 84 9%) –2006 poll by Harris Interactive

• Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. Students in top-quality music programs scored 22% better in English and 20% better in math than students in deficient music programs Students in top-quality instrumental programs scored 19% higher in English than students in schools without a music program Students in top quality instrumental programs scored 17% higher in math than children in schools without a music program. Students at schools with excellent music

programs had higher English and math test scores across the country than students in schools with low-quality

music programs. Students in all regions with lower-quality instrumental programs scored higher in English and math than students who had no music at all –Study conducted by Dr Christopher Johnson published in the Spring 2007 issue of the Journal for Research in Music Education

• Teens who participate in music education programs see music as their “social glue,” as a bridge for building acceptance and tolerance for people of

different ages and cultural circumstances, and associate playing music with music literacy, self-discipline, listening skills, motor ability, hand-eye coordination, and heightened intellectual capabilities. –Study conducted by Dr. Patricia Shehan Campbell published in the Fall 2007 issue of the Journal for Research in Music Education

Work to involve some of these ideas in your plans for this year As John F Kennedy said, “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining ” Don’t wait to begin advocacy efforts until the torrent of threats rains down on your music program. Make a daily attempt to illustrate the value of a comprehensive music education taught by exemplary music educators.

AMEA Historical Highlights:

1946 AMEA organized. Yale Ellis, President

In the early days, AMEA consisted of a constitution, board meetings, the President representing the state at national conferences and one meeting during the All-State Music Festival with a banquet and business meeting

1950 1st Collegiate Chapter organized – UA, Dr Ed Cleino, sponsor

1955 1st Ala Breve published, Jack Nealeans, editor.

1968 Ed Cleino – SDMENC President

1972 Official AMEA logo designed

1973 1st AMEA Convention, Jeff Davis Hotel in Montgomery, Frances Moss, President Conferences since have been at UA, AU, B’ham Southern, B’ham hotel, Samford, Mobile (’69 & ’85 in conjunction with SDMENC)

1981 AMEA granted tax exempt status

1983 Outstanding Music Educator and Outstanding Administrator awards established

1988 AMEA Service Award (later named for Barbara Odom) established

1992 Executive Secretary position established (Lacey Powell)

1995 Common expiration date instituted.

1996 Dianne Johnson, SDMENC President.

1996 Liability Insurance purchased

1997 New HED Division established

1998 Recording Secretary elected

2003 Lisa Latham replaced Lacey Powell as Executive Director.

2004 AMEA logo updated.

2004 Website created

2005 Garry Taylor replaced Lisa Latham as Executive Director

2008 AMEA Hall of Fame Inaugural Class

Don’t wait to begin advocacy efforts until the torrent of threats rains down on your music program.

huck Eady, President, Alabama Bandmasters Association

for certification will be posted on our web site If you missed this clinic it will be presented again at AMEA 2011.

proposals will be published in our October “Ala Breve” and will be voted on at our AMEA business meeting.

Greetings. I hope you have had a wonderful summer and a positive beginning to a new school year The 2009-2010 school year was a history making year for our organization We implemented our very first ABA Music Performance Assessment, and thanks to the hard work of our District Chairmen, and the team spirit exhibited by all the directors and schools involved, it was a huge success. There were some minor issues, but resolutions came quickly and efficiently.

Our Summer In-Service presented a great opportunity for professional development There were wonderful clinics and time for fun, sun, and fellowship Dr Ken Ozzello presented our inaugural MPA Adjudicator Certification Clinic (the hand-out for this clinic can be found on our web site). Completion of the MPA Adjudication Clinic is mandatory for those seeking certification Information and directions

Vice-President John Cooper and the Music Selection Committee are continuing to update our cumulative list. We now have included almost all the selections contained in the Teaching Music through Performance series

For your information, our ABA cumulative list can also be found on JW Pepper ’s web site. This is another resource directors can use to peruse possible music selections for MPA. Go to ‘jwpepper.com’, click on ‘State Festival Lists’, ‘Alabama’, and sort by classification

There were three proposals presented at the summer board meeting One was to make the Alabama Jazz Educators a functioning part of the ABA by-laws (since IAJE is no longer in existence). There was a proposal to give the music selection committee the responsibility of setting the time limits for MPA sightreading, and a proposal to clarify the deadline for new music approval These

Our 2011 AMEA Conference will be January 20-22, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center Check out the AMEA web site for details and how to reserve your room Our AMEA Board has gone to great lengths to ensure this conference offers outstanding professional development opportunities through many quality clinics, concerts, and exhibits.

Don’t forget, the All-State Festival April 14-16, 2011, will be in Mobile. We will be using the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, The Mobile Convention Center, and The Mobile Civic Center If you wish to go ahead and book your rooms the number to the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel is 1-800-9223298, and our Group Code is “ALBALBA”. Watch the ABA web site for the schedule and details.

I hope your school year gets off to an exceptional start, and as always, let me know if I can be of assistance

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Greetings, colleagues! It is with great gratitude and anticipation that I thank you all for the opportunity to serve our organization as this year ’s state president, and it is with the same excitement that I hope to continue Alabama CMENC’s tradition of excellence Rigorous planning has already taken place for this upcoming year, and it is my hope that our organization will witness yet another period of growth and preparation for future music educators. As grateful as I am to be placed in such a position, rest assured that I approach such a responsibility with conscious vigor and the desire to further promote the advancement of music education collegiately throughout our state.

Furthermore, I would like to take this time to thank past state advisor Dr Carl Hancock and past state president Lindsey Folsom for their hard work and commitment to Alabama CMENC. They have left large shoes to fill for myself and new state advisor Dr Moya

Taylor Sparks, President, Collegiate MENC

Nordlund, but, at the same time, they have left both of us prepared to continue their good work

Many of you will also see new faces filling the positions of vice president and secretary for our organization Dakota Bromley of the University of Montevallo and Heather Haynes of the University of Alabama occupy those offices respectfully, and our team has planned some additional responsibilities for the panel this year. It is our intent to visit each chapter within the state at some point before Thanksgiving to see what is going on and exchange ideas about what could be done to better our organization Also, we will take that time to share a few details concerning next year ’s AMEA conference to be held in Montgomery The wheels have been turning in preparation for the 2011 AMEA conference, and I can safely state it will be a rewarding experience for all of you who can be in attendance.

Sessions were chosen with each area of music education in mind, and it is our hope that the sessions will serve to meet every future music educator ’s interests in the classroom As I learn the skills of our trade as teachers, CMENC and AMEA prove themselves to be increasingly vital components in that journey. It is my hope that CMENC will continue to meet the needs of collegiate music education students in Alabama as it has in the past, and I know AMEA 2011 will be a great experience for all of us!

Once again, I am truly grateful for the chance to serve as your president this year! If there are any questions or comments concerning Alabama CMENC, feel free to contact me via email or the Alabama CMENC Facebook page. Thanks for all your support!

AMEA Presidents-Past to Present

1946 Yale H. Ellis

1948 Walter A. Mason

1950 Vernon Skoog

1952 John J Hoover

1954 Lamar Triplett

1956 Carleton K Butler

1958 Mort Glosser

1960 Wilbur Hinton

1962 Lacey Powell, Jr

1964 G Truman Welch

1966 Jerry Countryman

1968 Floyd C. McClure

1970 Jerry Bobo

1972 Frances P. Moss

1974 George Hammett

1975 Frances P. Moss

1976 S. J. Allen

1978 W. Frank McArthur, Jr.

1980 Paul Hall

1982 Lacey Powell, Jr.

1984 Johnny Jacobs

1986 Merilyn Jones

1988 Ronald D Hooten

1990 Ken Williams

1992 Dianne Johnson

1994 James K Simpson

1996 Johnnie Vinson

1998 Michael Meeks

2000 John McAphee, Jr.

2002 Tony Pike

2004 Becky Rodgers

2006 John Baker

2008 Pat Stegall

2010 Steve McLendon

From Higher Ed...

Timothy Phillips, President, Higher Education Division

less, to focus on my own creative activities more, and to relax a bit. It has been a refreshing time for me and I hope your summer has been equally renewing.

the AMEA Conference.

This is my first contribution to Ala Breve and the AMEA website as President of the Higher Education Division of AMEA. I am in my fifth year as the clarinet professor at Troy University. In addition to clarinet, I also teach music history, class woodwinds, clarinet choir, and I organize the annual Troy University Clarinet Day on our campus. I’m originally from Missouri and I obtained my BME from the University of Colorado at Boulder. After that, I completed masters and doctoral degrees in clarinet performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I look forward to serving as President of the Higher Ed Division of AMEA.

I am very grateful to be joined on the Higher Ed committee by Vice President, Dr. Gary Packwood, Associate Professor and Associate Director of Choral Activities at the University of Montevallo; Research Chair, Dr. Carl Hancock, Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa; and Secretary/Treasurer, Dr. Lori Ardovino, Professor of Clarinet and Saxophone, music history and chamber music at the University of Montevallo. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and they allow the Higher Ed Division to function smoothly. I am deeply grateful for their work and their support.

Of course, as I write this journal entry, I am in the midst of my summer break. This summer, I have had the opportunity to teach a little

We are very much looking forward to the AMEA Conference in January of 2011. This will be held at the Renaissance Hotel at the Convention Center in Montgomery. This event will feature performances by numerous university faculty members from throughout the state, research presentations from many of our colleagues, and of course performances from many university ensembles… and this is just the tip of the iceberg. Our conference will also have numerous other music education presentations and performances not directly associated with the Higher Ed Division that will be of great interest. Also, we are very pleased to support the creation of the Alabama Intercollegiate Band that will rehearse and perform at

It is my hope that many of our talented Alabama university professors will attend the conference and find a way to be involved in this fantastic organization. As university professors, we can certainly bring our own unique perspectives to these events; and I also think that we benefit greatly from interacting with our colleagues from throughout the state, whether they are elementary, secondary, or collegiate teachers.

I look forward to the coming years as President of the Higher Ed Division of AMEA. If I can be of any assistance to you at all, please do not hesitate to contact me. Best wishes for a great start to your academic year!

Calendars of state and district events

Clinic handouts

Forms - awards, session & performance applications, MENC membership, FAME, etc.

Complete conference Info when it becomes available, including on-line pre-registration

AMEA Constitution and By-laws

Minutes and reports from meetings

On-line digital version of Ala Breve Division pages of each of our 6 divisions (ABA,AOA,AVA,CMENC,Elem/Gen, and HED)

AMEA Strategic Plan

AMEA Hall of Fame

AMEA Governing Board contact info

Officer and Committee Chair handbook

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Greetings fellow collegiate educators of Alabama!

As I write this, I am in my hotel room on a rainy afternoon during MENC Music Education Week in Washington, DC. It has been an eventful and enlightening few days culminating in the AMEA Executive Board visit with Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, as well as Representatives Spencer Bachus and Bobby Bright

I trust that you have all had a relaxing, renewing summer in readiness for the coming school year This year should be an outstanding year for the AMEA Elementary/General Division, beginning with the Music Festival on October 1, with clinician, Cristi Cari Miller. Over 30 schools have signed up to attend! On

Sharon McCann August, President, Elementary/General Division

October 2, the AMEA/AOSA joint workshop will be held at Samford University with Cristi leading.

The January AMEA conference will be held in Montgomery this year This is a conference you will not want to miss, so make your reservations now! We had over 30 session proposals to choose from, and have tried to include as many and varied sessions as possible Karen Medley is our featured clinician, but we will also have several sponsored presenters including a return of the amazing John Feierabend. There will also be two performing groups Cliff Huckabee will be bringing his Eagleairs

Upcoming Events

Chorus from Montgomery Academy, and the Birmingham Children’s Choir Una Voce under the direction of Amanda Klimko will be performing Our own Chris Byars will be presenting a session on recorder and percussionist Dave Holland will be presenting a session as well as leading a drum circle on Friday night We will have four outstanding sessions on Saturday, so be sure to make reservations for Friday night. Best wishes to all of you for an exciting and energizing new school year!

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Two Alabama Student Musicians Selected to Participate in MENC National Honor Ensembles

Olivia Funkhouser, a trumpet player from Grissom High School, and Jesse Pate, a trombonist with the Etowah Youth Orchestra in Gadsden, were selected and performed with the 2010 MENC National Honor Ensembles Thirtyfive states were represented by music students selected to participate in this year ’s String Ensemble, Concert Band, and Mixed Choir. The 2010 ensembles performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 27 during MENC’s Music Education Week event in Washington, DC. MENC established its National Honor Ensembles in answer to member requests for recognition of music student performance beyond state and divisional levels “We are very pleased to offer this unique performance opportunity to a very select group of our nation's finest high school musicians,” said John Kuhner, MENC Eastern Division president and chair of the National Honor Ensembles Task Force. “Over the course of four days, these top flight musicians rehearsed with marvelous and inspirational conductors, leading up to an exceptional final performance held at one of our country's most iconic performance venues, the Kennedy Center. The 2010 MENC National Honors Ensembles wasl most surely a once in a lifetime musical experience for these incredible high school musicians!”

Conductors for the 2010 MENC National Honor Ensembles

were Anthony Maiello, Director of Instrumental Studies at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (concert band); Andre Thomas, Director of Choral Activities at Florida State University (mixed choir); and Colonel (Ret.) Dennis M. Layendecker, former Commander and Music Director, US Air Force Band (string ensemble)

The auditions, open to high school sophomores and juniors, were reviewed by MENC members appointed by the MENC National Honor Ensemble Committee. The Committee oversaw the ranking of all applications and the selection of students to participate in each National Honor Ensemble. 2011 All-National Honor Ensemble Audition Opens

September 1

The MENC All-National Honor Ensembles will again assemble and perform next June during MENC's Music Education Week in Washington, DC Audition materials for he All-National Concert Band, AllNational Mixed Choir, All-National Orchestra, and the All-National azz Band are available at www mencevents org starting eptember 1 Rehearsal dates for he All-National Honor Ensembles re expected to start on Thursday une 23, 2011 with a concert to be eld on Sunday June 26, 2011. For dditional information, contact MENC Events at 800-479-8247 or hrism@mencevents org

MENC is proud to announce the winners of the Collegiate Chapter Growth Recognition for 2009-2010!

To receive this recognition, each chapter on the list has increased their total membership numbers beyond their 2008-2009 membership totals.

Jesse Pate, Etowah Youth Orchestra

Olivia Funkhouser, Grissom High School

arl Hancock, Chairman, Research Division

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” Carl Sagan.

Please forgive me in advance, as I am not a story teller With the start of the fall semester, I usually enjoy a moment or two reflecting on the highpoints of summer gone by Some of my fondest memories include the simple pleasures of star gazing while at the beach with family We would sit on the back porch, with the sounds of dark ocean waves rolling in, and casually talk about the awesome feeling evoked by the multitude of stars winking overhead Some would sigh and exclaim it made them feel small, while others would talk about the peace of knowing they were part of a larger universe. Eventually, a flashlight beam would reach into the night sky as we traced the mythical figures embedded in the constellations Like clockwork an astronomical version of Where’s Waldo would eventually ensue with the planets, prominent stars, and various stellar phenomena called out in turn. When it started to get really dark and the lights of fishing boats dotted the horizon, we peered into a telescope and consulted a guidebook to conduct our own exploration of the heavens The ocean breeze carried our talk about the endless universe and the possibility of traveling to the stars across the surf as the moon rose to dominate the night’s sky, illuminating the water below

As humans began observing, theorizing, and testing our understanding of the dome above the earth, the universe became clearer and what was once a mystery became knowable. And what appeared finite became infinite. The universe is large and complicated in a way we could never imagine, yet we know more about it today then ever We also know we may never have all the answers

In our field, we are privileged to stand in

awe of the power of music The concert that moved us to tears, the celebration of a hundred voices united in song, the unexplainable stillness that follows a clarinet tone dissipating into silence, and the thrilling field performance that compels thousands to stand and deliver applause My non-musician friends say we live charmed lives I smile at them and nod, thinking, if only they knew the sacrifices we make for our art and students

Humans have an innate need to understand the world As music educators we have a tradition of exploring the nature and boundaries of our craft Who hasn’t abandoned an old mouthpiece for a better one only to return to the comfort of a familiar rim? Or experimented with a different warmup or breathing exercise, and heard an improvement? Have you ever recorded a rehearsal only to discover that the sound in your ears is different from the unbiased sound in the room? Or weighed the benefits and fallout of adding an unscheduled rehearsal? We are tinkerers in every sense of the word, testing variables in the classroom and in our minds, seeing whether we can cause a measurable change, and determining whether the difference is enough to warrant action. We are tenacious

problem solvers who are always seeking better answers and solutions We are music educators. We are also researchers.

Music teachers who conduct rigorous research published in our leading research journals seek explanations and understanding of problems we share such as: Does the use of risers affect the balance and blend of choirs? Do the attributes of the conductor influence the perception of the performance? Do musicians and non-musicians emotionally experience music in the same way? What are the occupational health hazards facing career music teachers? Can music save the lives of premature infants or help the elderly suffering from Alzheimer ’s Disease?

One thing that all these studies have in common is that the authors realize that we are only beginning to understand the wonders and nature of making and teaching music The more studies we conduct, the more questions seem to surface One may ask, what is the benefit of research if a definitive answer never emerges? Here’s one answer, the sophistication of our questions increases as we become more experienced with research. Imagine returning to your undergraduate years armed with your

present knowledge and experience in the classroom Would you concentrate more on specific courses? Ask more refined questions? Expect more thorough answers? I think and believe your answers are yes, yes, and yes. What researchers learn from one study is shared and applied to the next one. Refinement occurs and a richer understanding of the topic gradually emerges Think about professional musicians They gradually improve their mastery of tone, technique, and intonation over the course of years of intense study, but rarely does one achieve absolute perfection, yet the chase continues.

Obviously, there are differences between conducting formal research and tinkering, but the spirit is the same, in the words of Garrison Keilor, try to find the answers to life’s persistent questions

Over the course of the next couple of columns, we will attempt to shine a flashlight on examples of how research informs and helps our profession explore the visible and not so visible phenomena

we experience everyday I hope you will sit on the back porch with me and explore the wonders of our music education universe

CALL FOR RESEARCH ABSTRACTS

On January 21, 2011 the Alabama Music Educators Association will host a research poster session as part of the 2011 AMEA Conference in Montgomery, Alabama. The Association invites submissions from university faculty, music teachers, graduate students, and undergraduate scholars Submissions may include completed and in-progress research studies involving any aspect of music education, therapy, history, psychology, and performance Research based on issues facing music educators and students in the Southeastern United States are especially welcome. All submissions should meet the Code of Ethics found in the Journal of Research in Music Education Research presented at other conferences will be considered, however, previously

published work will not be accepted

Interested researchers must submit a detailed abstract of the research project (750 words) as a word or pdf document through our online submission website http://www musiceducation ua edu/poste rs/

Abstracts will be peer-reviewed

Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm CST on Friday, November 19, 2010 for full consideration. Authors will be notified of acceptance by Friday, December 3, 2010

When accepted, at least one of the authors must attend the AMEA Conference to present the poster. Posters should be professional in appearance and have dimensions approaching 36” X 48”. Presenters are expected to bring 50 copies of the abstract to the session Information about the 2011 Alabama Music Educators Conference can be found at: http://www alabamamea org

The stated mission of the Alabama Vocal Association is to provide a variety of educational experiences for students that will encourage their lifetime appreciation of and participation in the art of choral music. Our purposes include promoting cooperation among choral directors, enhancing the programs of vocal music in the schools, providing a means for professional ideas and methods to be shared, and promoting growth and higher standards in music education throughout the state

As President, it is my goal to keep this mission in the forefront as together we move forward Our service to the students of Alabama should be the moving force behind everything we do. We strive to offer our students the richest possible choral music education so that

Jane Powell, President, Alabama Vocal Association

their lives are forever positively influenced As a board, we are committed to serving the choral directors by offering growth opportunities and providing positive encouragement for the individual school choral programs. As the economic base becomes more uncertain and programs are in jeopardy, a new board position has been created for arts advocacy The Presidential Council for Arts Advocacy is designed to help keep the vocal arts programs in Alabama strong and alive, as well as give guidance to beginning music educators. Serving on this council will be past presidents of AVA who have a wealth of experience, knowledge and encouragement. AVA offers many opportunities for growth. Hopefully all directors are putting the dates of each event on their

calendars The first opportunity for growth is the annual Fall Workshop. The

2010 dates are September 10th & 11th at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham Dr Jefferson Johnson will be leading the clinic sessions He has much to offer on rehearsal, warm-up, and conducting strategies as he incorporates different learning styles, as well as encouragement to young teachers It should be a great time of learning and refueling from a positive, energetic educator.

The AVA governing board stands ready to serve you We wish for you a great year in choral music!

As I begin my second term as President of the Alabama Orchestra Association, I am thrilled from my experiences last year and look forward to working with the talented students and teachers that comprise the AOA membership

I am excited that so many of our district chairs and officers are returning for another term on the AOA board Were it not for these dedicated musicians and educators, AOA would not run as efficiently as it does. The AOA officers are Marcy Wilson (President), Clay McKinney (Vice-President/PresidentElect), Felicia Sarubin (Secretary), Daniel Jamieson (Treasurer), Julie Hornstein (Executive Director) I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Thomas Furlough and Amanda Igo who will be joining us as new District Chairs The seven district representatives are

Dan Hornstein (Northern), Amanda Igo (Central), Roland Lister (East Central), Thomas Furlough (West Central), Felicia Sarubin (Southwest), Greta V. Champlin and Beth Hoener (South Central), and Ginger Zingara (Southeast) Thank you chairs for all the many jobs you do!

Plans for the 2011 All-State Festival are well underway. The festival will be held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on February 10-13, 2011 I would like to encourage not only all string players but wind, brass, and percussion students to get involved in this year ’s festival Our festival is a great occasion for all students to gain the opportunity to perform in a full orchestra setting. All-State is also a great outlet for students to meet fellow musicians from across the state. In the past we have been

fortunate to host nationally-recognized conductors and educators to work with our fine students, and we will continue that tradition again this year. The conductors for the 2011 All-State festival will be Wes Kenney (Colorado State University), Dr Fred Geiersbach (Saint Andrews School in Delaware), and Latoya Lamons-Slocumb, (Youth Orchestras of Prince William County in Virginia) Auditions for All-State will occur in the end of September to the beginning of October depending on your district. Downloadable audition excerpts will be available in August from our website: http://www.alabamaorchestra association org

I am looking forward to another term as President and strive to continue the high level of excellence that AOA defines

Marcy J Wilson, President, Alabama Orchestra Association

ABA All-State 2010

All-State Red Band 1st Chairs

Piccolo-Ida Hoequist, Ala School of Math and Science; Flute-Rachel Moody, Mary Montgomery HS; Oboe-Daniel Cutchen, Hoover HS; Eb Clarinet-Ashley Brewer, Grissom HS; Bb Clarinet-Kaitlyn Burnside, Pelham HS; Bassoon-Ben Maclay, Sparkman HS; Alto Clar -Ryan Pearson, Shades Valley HS; Bass Clar -Matthew Jones, Oak Mtn HS; Contrabass Clar -Kieani Taylor, Sparkman HS; Alto Sax-Alex Garrett- Hillcrest HS; Tenor Sax-Jayson Perry, Bob Jones HS; Bari Sax-Jordan Wilson, Bob Jones HS; Trumpet-Olivia Funkhouser, Grissom HS; French horn-Alex Morris, Hillcrest HS; Trombone-Ben Carrasquillo- Bob Jones HS; Baritone-Caleb Cranton, Baker HS; Tuba-Jacob Carver, Gordo HS; Percussion-Shane Williams, Hoover HS; String Bass-Kevin Bailey- Northview HS

All-State Solo Festival Finalists

Caleb Cranton, Euphonium (Baker High School)

Charles Page, Flute (Grissom High School)

Josh Williams, French Horn (Hillcrest High School)

Ben Maclay, Bassoon (Sparkman High School)

Trevor Lilsey, Tuba (Homewood High School)

Hunter Pellum, Bassoon (Bob Jones High School)

Curtis Johnson, Vibraphone (Baker high School)

ABA/Photography By Suzanne Scholarship

ABA President-Elect John Cooper, Past President Harry McAfee, and President Chuck Eady

All-State 2010

Outstanding Choral Student auditions are held in each district to select a male and a female who represent superior dedication and talent in their school choral program All candidates prepare a resume, perform a vocal solo, and are interviewed by a panel of judges

The District Winners are (L-R) District I Female: Suzanne Reese, Florence High School

Male: Porter Mitchell, Florence High School

District II Male: Quincy Hall, Holt HS

District III Female: Ashley Lewis, Spain Park HS

Male: Jay Henley, Hoover HS

District IV Female: Caylen McCall, Oxford HS

Male: Isiah Burgin, Alexandria HS

District V Female: Allison Booth Grissom HS

Male: Chris Sebastian Lee HS

District VI Female: Emily Cheek, Montgomery Academy

Male: Seth McCullough, Enterprise HS

District VIIFemale: Jenni Dyess, Faith Academy

Male: Byron Turk, UMS Wright

June 10, 2010

The AMEA Governing Board met at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama on June 10, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by AMEA President Steve McLendon. Present at the meeting: Steve McLendon, Garry Taylor, Pat Stegall, Karen Hickok, Carla Gallahan, Chuck Eady, Carl Hancock, Gene Gooch, Rob Lyda, Moya Norland, Gary Packwood, Martha Lockett, Lindsey Folsom, Taylor Sparks, Sara Womack, Tim Phillips, Daniel Jameson, Sharon August, Beth Davis, Jane Powell, and Jody Powell.

Pat Stegall presented Steve McLendon the AMEA President’s gavel. Mr. McLendon and the AMEA Governing Board thanked Mr. Stegall for his service as AMEA President.

The minutes of the January 23, 2010 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary Carla Gallahan. The minutes were approved as read.

The financial report was distributed and discussed. Pat Stegall (Chuck Eady) motioned to accept the report. Passed. This report is available online at alabamamea.org

Pat Stegall led a presentation on AMEA leadership training The Governing Board divided into smaller groups and discussed individual roles and responsibilities The Governing Board reconvened to discuss common topics involving AMEA Leadership and duties

Garry Taylor led a presentation on AMEA conference planning and distributed a conference planning guide

Officer, representative, and division reports were presented and may be viewed online by visiting our website, www alabamamea org

Old Business

The budget committee met and proposed the 2010-2011 budget to the Governing Board The Governing Board was given the opportunity to review the proposed budget and Pat Stegall discussed several items that had changed from previous years

Officer Elections – the AMEA officer elections for this year were online

It was reported that the online voting went well and there was more participation in this year ’s voting than in the past

Collegiate Honor Group – initial meetings and planning have begun to add an Intercollegiate Band to the 2011 AMEA Conference Details of this ensemble will be presented at the August meeting of the AMEA Governing Board

Performance scheduling – a suggestion was made that divisions should consider joint clinics and concerts This would provide additional performance opportunities and increase the audience The Board should seek, in their planning of events, to do their best to create a schedule that will provide a good audience for each performing group The Board was encouraged to work together when scheduling for the conference

Elementary Education Exhibitors – there is a need for additional exhibitors for elementary education at the AMEA Conference Please send Garry Taylor recommendations for possible exhibitors and he will make the contact The AOA Division is interested in adding exhibitors for their area as well All members of the Board were encouraged to submit names of possible exhibitors We will have room for additional exhibitors at the new conference facilities

AMEA Governing Board Meeting MINUTES

A discussion occurred concerning photography at the AMEA Conferences. Garry Taylor suggested all divisions designate a person to photograph the event and send him the photographs to compile. Carl Hancock suggested a professional photographer should come in to record the inaugural conference at our new location. Suggestions were made with the names of professional photographers to contact.

Martha Lockett suggested inviting Legislators to participate in some of the AMEA events.

A discussion of the peer review process for Ala Breve article submissions occurred. Dr. Phillips will get information about the status of incorporating this into the article selection process.

The AMEA Board will be represented well at Music Education Week in Washington, D.C. A meeting will be conducted with many of our Alabama representatives to discuss the importance of music education in our State.

Assistance is needed at the on-site registration at the AMEA Conference. Each Division is asked to have two people assigned to assist in order to make the process move much more efficiently.

New Business

Hall of Fame/Outstanding Administrator/Outstanding Music Educator –deadline for submissions is July 15, 2010

A revision of the Treasurer and Executive Director responsibilities as outlined in Board policy was discussed Chuck Eady (Daniel Jamieson) motioned to make the changes as necessary to accurately reflect the current responsibilities of both positions

A discussion occurred on professional performance recordings at the AMEA Conference The Board will accept bids from recording personnel each year and select the company annually

Interest was expressed in adding an on-line only edition of the Ala Breve to be published in the summer months Carl Hancock (Sharon August) motioned to add an online Ala Breve issue

Locations for future AMEA conferences were discussed The Renaissance Hotel is not available in 2013 on the traditional dates of AMEA Garry Taylor is seeking other options at this point for 2013

Garry Taylor distributed the session proposal and performance submissions to each Division President for review

A discussion on the 2011 conference planning occurred Additions to Saturday morning events at AMEA were discussed and encouraged The Keynote Speaker, Mr Shuler will speak at 9:15 a m on Friday and Dr Bronner will speak at 2:15 p m on Friday of the Conference

The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be held on August 14, 2010 at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama at 10:00 a m

Chuck Eady (Steve McLendon) motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:52 p m

Respectfully submitted,

Carla Gallahan

AMEA Recording Secretary

Montgomery Renaissance Hotel

Welcome to a new column that is designed to share information gleaned from some of the most distinguished and experienced instrumental music teachers in the state. It is the hope of Phi Beta Mu that all of us can learn (and relearn) from this knowledge. The focus of this issue’s column is information that would lead to a smooth beginning for a new director or a director starting in a new position. Below are the responses of four prominent band directors who wished to share with all of us.

Our first contributor is Tommy Brannan, who is a member of the Alabama Bandmasters Hall of Fame, Past-President of the Alabama Bandmasters Association and was for many years the Band Director at Tuscaloosa County High School in Northport. His advice to new directors is: “Be organized! Know what your responsibilities are and take care of them in a timely fashion. Plan your year in advance verifying all dates, activities, and place them on the school calendar (during the summer). This proactive effort helps your administrator and others avoid conflicts. Be a good faculty member! Don’t isolate yourself in the bandroom. Help out with other activities and been seen as “part of the team”. Brannan concludes with: “Get a good mentor(s). Having more than one is a good thing! Ask questions and then listen and accept their advice”.

Tips That Click Phi Beta Mu

Dan Havely was the band director at Athens High School for thirty years and still directs the Athens Community Band and teaches at Athens State College. Dan’s high school bands were always among the finest in the state and the he attributes this to a simple principle: “Don’t cheat the fundamentals. Spend lots of time on long tones and making sure that every student is engaged in producing the best tone possible.” Havely continues by stating: “ Breath support is a concept that can affect positively or negatively almost every area of instrumental assessment. Tone, balance, blend, intonation, precision, and articulation are all influenced by breath support”.

Mike Jones served as band director at Hewitt-Trussville Junior High and Hewitt-Trussville High School for over twenty-five years. He is still serving band directors every week as an adjunct instructor, which gives him plenty of opportunities to see “what works” in band programs. He offers two tips that he believes were crucial to his success. “My first piece of advice for a new teacher would be to find a really good experienced band director (or maybe two) and worry them to death asking questions. I learned more my first few years from guys like Charley Hulgan and Larry Deagon. I was constantly asking them how to do this and that. Any real teacher will be glad to pass along helpful advice. My second piece of advice is plan, plan, plan!!! Too many teachers try to fly by the seat of their

PLAN AHEAD!

pants. Have a plan for your rehearsal and stick to it. Your students are not stupid. They know when you are just bluffing and wasting their time! Both of these tips worked for me and helped me in my career.”

Our final contributor, Pat Stegall, has been the director for over two decades at Muscle Shoals High School, and has also served as AMEA President and many other positions in AMEA and ABA. His reflections on what directors entering a new position are: “When in Rome, Do as the Romans do! Do not try to change everything at once — Slow and steady wins the race. Your job is about providing opportunities for students to find success, no matter what level you are on. Keep your life in balance. (The hardest one for me, personally). Keep your relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators “professional”. Learn everyone’s name as quickly as possible. They all know yours! Play more, talk less. Make plans now to attend the AMEA Conference in Montgomery. You will need the experience to energize you”

The membership of Phi Beta Mu hopes that all new (and old) band directors and music educators have a great start to your best year ever!

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AMEA’s Phil Rodney Wilson has been selected 2010-11 Alabama Teacher of the Year. Wilson teaches music to 1st-5th graders at Ogletree Elementary School in the Auburn City School System.

Near the end of the live broadcast event, The 2010 Alabama Stars in Education Awards, State Superintendent of Education Joseph B Morton announced the coveted title of Alabama Teacher of the Year. With the title, Wilson assumes the role of official spokesperson and representative for teachers in Alabama for the next year. The awards ceremony, which honors all of the district finalists for Teacher of the Year, is held annually in celebration of these teachers’ dedication to education in Alabama public schools

Alabama Teacher of the Year

"Phil Wilson is the teacher everyone wishes they had: parents, students, principals and other teachers " said Cristen Herring, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Professional Development for Auburn City Schools

"Mr. Wilson teaches far more than music. Whatever the lesson – Pi, insects, U.S. Presidents, state names – Mr. Wilson has a song that will connect to the curriculum " Herring continued, "Instruction and integration of the Fine Arts is jeopardized in these difficult times, but as a dedicated warrior, Phil Wilson, proves that discipline-based arts education is vital to the success of our students and our schools."

Wilson graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor ’s Degree in Music Education and earned a Master ’s Degree in Music Education from Auburn University He believes that no accomplishment is greater than knowing that after his students leave his Ogletree Elementary School classroom, they are working to make this world a better place Morton said Wilson truly personifies the time, attention and patience that great educators show every day in the classroom. Morton said all of the candidates have such remarkable talent and are to be congratulated on the invaluable contributions they make in the classroom and in the lives of students

The selection process for Alabama’s Teacher of the Year begins at the school system level Each school system can nominate an elementary and secondary teacher at the district level One elementary teacher and one secondary teacher are selected from each of the eight state Board of Education districts. A state selection committee selects four teachers from the 16 district finalists to be interviewed for the titles Alabama Teacher of the Year and Alternate Teacher of the Year

Wilson will spend much of the 2010-2011 school year serving as an ambassador for public education and the teaching profession

ABOUT THE ALABAMA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

The state Teacher of the Year Program recognizes and honors the many contributions of our classroom teachers. Alabama's Teacher of the Year Program is one of the oldest and most prestigious award programs for teachers The program is affiliated with the National Teacher of the Year Program The National Teacher of the Year Program, presented by the ING Foundation, is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers and sponsored by Scholastic Inc. Each year, Alabama's Teacher of the Year is a candidate for the National Teacher of the Year.

News and Happenings from Alabama’s Colleges and Universities

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

The John M. Long School of Music –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

New Faculty

Bob Bullock has joined our School of Music faculty as a professor working in the Music Industry area teaching courses in audio engineering. Professor Bullock’s engineering credits while living in Nashville include over fifty gold and platinum albums, including Shania Twain, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Tanya Tucker, Patty Loveless, Billy Dean, John Anderson, Hank Williams Jr., Jimmy Buffet and Suzy Boggs

Dr. Traci Mendel has joined our School of Music faculty as a professor working in the music theory/composition area Dr. Mendel comes to Troy University from Appalachian State University where she taught courses in music theory, aural skills and composition Active as a composer, Dr. Mendel has a D M in Music Composition from The Florida State University

Laura Aaron Mixon has joined our School of Music faculty as a professor working in the choral/music education areas Prior to her arrival at Troy University, Professor Mixon taught choral music in the public schools of Alabama Most recently, she developed a middle school choir program for the Troy City Schools Professor Mixon has a Bachelor of Music Education degree and a Master of Science in Music Education degree from Troy University

Annual Event Reminder 2010-2011

December 2-4 Middle School BandClinic and Honor

Bands

(Middle School SEUS, contact Dr. Mark Walker)

January 14-15 High School Choral Clinic and Honor Choir

(Choral SEUS, contact Dr Michael Hix)

February 3-5 High School Concert Band Clinic and Honor Bands

(High School SEUS, contact Professor Carla Gallahan)

here by AMEA to share information with you.

I am delighted to welcome two new faculty members this academic year. Dr. Mark Degoti, Assistant Professor of Trumpet, comes to Auburn from Eastern Illinois University He will perform in trumpet recitals and ensembles, teach applied trumpet, coach brass quintets, and trumpet ensemble He holds Bachelor of Music degrees in Trumpet Performance and Music Theory from the University of Michigan and the Master ’s and Doctoral degrees in Trumpet Performance from Indiana University

April 2

TROY University

Clarinet Day

(contact Dr Tim Phillips)

April 11

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.

Auburn University Music Department

The Music Department at Auburn University offers exciting opportunities for performance and music education majors, as well as for students majoring in other fields who wish to participate in classes and ensembles The department strives to achieve and sustain excellent standards of performance, creativity, pedagogy, research and scholarship in music. Many of our talented faculty members have achieved national recognition for their accomplishments. We appreciate the opportunity offered

Dr Russell Haight joins the Auburn faculty as Instructor of Saxophone. He holds the Bachelor of Science, Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the Master ’s and Doctoral degrees in Saxophone Performance (Jazz emphasis) from the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught saxophone and jazz courses at The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas A&MKingsville His responsibilities at Auburn include teaching applied saxophone, performing as a classical and jazz saxophonist, and directing the AU Jazz Band

In the Auburn Department of Music, we are proud to offer an intimate and nurturing atmosphere that provides opportunities for individual attention and regular performance for students I invite you to read about our distinguished faculty, major performing ensembles, programs of study, and available scholarships, and assistantships on our website at: www auburn edu/music Contact the Department of Music at 334-844-4165 if you have questions about our degree programs or offerings. War Eagle!

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Teaching the Beginning Horn Student Focus on Fundamentals by

It is time for another school year to begin, and with it a new class of aspiring young horn players are entering our band programs. The fundamentals of playing -- including posture, hand position, embouchure formation, and mouthpiece placement -are aspects we must focus on early in the instruction to set the students up for overall musical success and growth.

Horn Posture/Holding the Instrument

Control and comfort in holding the instrument are important to the student’s early success and confidence. When seated, the student should sit toward the front of the chair with both feet on the floor and his/her back straight. Since the horn is a rather large instrument, especially for some beginners, the student should sit in the chair at a slight angle with his/her right leg on the outside of the right chair leg. The student can then rest the bell of the horn on the outside of the right thigh and move his/her leg (backward or forward) to assist in adjusting the instrument height and mouthpiece alignment for proper playing position. The student should not contort his/her body to reach the mouthpiece; rather, he/she must be in control of the instrument and bring it comfortably to his/her embouchure. Attention to these details will result in an optimal position to begin instruction.

Hand Position

Left Hand - Proper left hand position is essential for establishing good technique on the horn. The student’s little finger may be placed in the support “hook.” However, the teacher must caution against tension. Tension may be caused either by the student’s straining to reach the support, thus causing stress in the hand and fingers, or by the use of force by the little finger in pushing the horn

upwards “into” the embouchure causing undue pressure. The student’s other fingers should be placed on the valves in a natural, curved position. The student’s thumb should be placed on the thumb key on a double horn or the thumb rest on a single horn.

Right Hand - The placement of the right hand in the horn bell impacts both the tone and intonation of the horn. Thus, proper right hand placement is crucial for a horn player’s success on the instrument. The student’s fingers and thumb of the right hand should be together and the hand cupped slightly (as if holding a small amount of water). The student should place his/her hand inside the bell, in a vertical position, with the back of the fingers against the far side of the bell. The horn should be supported primarily by the thumb and index finger of the right hand in this position. Since hands (and horn bells) come in different sizes, exact placement will vary. If a muffled tone is produced, the hand either is in the bell too far or is “closing off” the bell and adjustments must be made accordingly. Likewise, an adjustment must be made if the tone is too open. The student’s hand can go farther in the bell or be relaxed slightly. The teacher and student must listen carefully to the tone and make slight adjustments, if necessary, in order to find the correct right hand placement.

Embouchure/Mouthpiece Placement

The embouchure is very important to tone production and careful attention must be provided in this area for the students to establish good habits. While specific steps for establishing a good horn embouchure are outlined in most beginning method books, a few reminders and “cautions” for teachers follow. Farkas, in his treatise on horn, The Art of French Horn Playing, advocates a “puckered smile” embouchure.

Carla Gallahan

Perhaps the most apt description of the completely formed embouchure would be a “puckered smile.” In using this combination of puckering and smiling, let us not lose sight of the fact that we are trying to attain a beautiful, characteristic tone. Perhaps instinct and a critical ear are our best aids in combining these opposing muscular controls. The thin, hard tone is the result of too much smile, while the thick, dead tone and characteristic fuzzy attacks are the result of a too thickly puckered “whistling” embouchure.

Areas of concern involving the embouchure include air pockets (behind the upper or lower lip) and “puffy cheeks.” These are signs that the embouchure is not correct and must be addressed to achieve good control and tone on the horn. Once the embouchure has been established, placement of the horn mouthpiece should be approximately two-thirds on the upper lip and one-third on the lower lip. A good embouchure will allow the player to perform in all ranges without having to make changes in the position of the lips on the mouthpiece.

Armed with a solid foundation in proper posture, hand position, embouchure, and mouthpiece placement, the student is now ready to begin playing the horn. Repetition, assessment, and reminders by the teacher are necessary to establish proper performance habits. On-going focus on fundamentals is an important key to the young horn player’s success!

Carla Gallahan is Assistant Professor of Music Education, Coordinator of Music Education Interns, and Horn Instructor at TROY University.

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC E D E M RT PA M F O T N C I S U

John M. Long Honored by National Band Association Honorary President

It was the first time in anyone’s memory when a sitting president of the National Band Association attended a Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductor ’s induction ceremony

“Ralph, our president Culverhouse wants to talk to the group a minute I think it’s the first time a president has even been to this ceremony,” Dr John M Long interrupted master of ceremonies and Troy University’s director of bands.

“What’s he want,” Ford queried

A shrug of the shoulders and a “I have no idea” from Long brought Dr John Culverhouse, president of the world’s largest band organization to the podium in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor, home to the NBA’s Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors, the state’s only national hall of fame Executive Secretary and associate director of bands at Louisiana State University, Dr. Linda Moorhouse, attending the induction ceremonies as a presenter, followed in close tow.

It soon became evident that the NBA had an honor to bestow besides the three Hall of Fame inductions: the installation of an honorary president of the organization

“This is just a huge honor,” Dr Long said “I’m completely surprised by it and it’s the greatest honor of my life. I had no idea they were going to do that ”

“To be made the honorary president of the largest band director organization in the United States is a very high honor and I appreciate that,” he added, saying the association represents “everybody from junior high band directors to military bands.”

Long, who began his career at Troy in 1965, is a distinguished professor emeritus and director of bands emeritus at the University and serves as chairman of the board of directors of the National Band Association He is a past president of the American Bandmasters Association, and, in 1994, was inducted in the NBA’s Hall of Fame He is a Guntersville native.

During his 31-year career at Troy, the University’s “Sound of the South” marching band represented the state in four presidential inaugural parades and a served as the official band for two presidential visits to Alabama.

He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa

Kappa Psi honorary band fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha, Delta Chi fraternity and Phi Eta Sigma He is an active guest conductor, speaker, clinician and adjudicator through the United States, Europe, Canada and Mexico In 2005, he was honored by the Alabama Music Educators Association with its Barbara Odom Award for lifetime achievements in music education, and holds the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award from the National Eagle Scout Association

Before coming to Troy, Dr. Long directed several high school bands in the state, including a stint as band director at Marshall County High School before even receiving his high school diploma

Dr John Culverhouse, left, President of the National Band Association, reads a resolution installing Troy University Director of Bands Emeritus Dr. John M. Long, right, as the association’s honorary president. Association Executive Secretary Linda Moorhouse and Mary Lynn Long, Dr. Long’s wife, assist in the honors during the association’s Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors induction ceremonies recently at Troy University (TROY photo/Cass Davis)

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 MENC 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

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

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

4 Entries shall be between 1-8 minutes in length

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

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

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

8 All entries must be postmarked by OCTOBER 29 2010 Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.

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

10. All rights, including copyrighting, remain with the composer.

11 Submitted materials will not be returned

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

13. 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

14. Each composer may submit one entry.

15 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).

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, 2010

Entry: Send composition and completed entry form to:

AMEA Young Composers Competition

c/o Chris Cooper

Homewood Middle School

395 Mecca Ave.

Homewood, AL 35209

2010-2011 APPLICATION FORM

MUSIC TEACHER PHONE#

MUSIC TEACHER EMAIL

SIGNATURE OF COMPOSER

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN

SIGNATURE OF TEACHER

ENTRY FEE(S) $ CHECK #

Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America

For the 5th time Homewood City Schools has received recognition for the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America. The dates were 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

The recognition award is sponsored by NAMM, to honor communities around the nation for their music education programs The award is voted on by a joint advisory organization which includes the following:

Americans for the Arts

League of American Orchestras

The Mr Hollands Opus Foundation

The Metropolitan Opera Guild

Music for All Music Teachers National Association

National Guild of Community School of the Arts

National PTA

VH1 Save the Music Foundation

This the 10th annual award. Homewood City Schools has received the award 5 times It acknowledges schools and districts across the U S for their commitment and support of music education in schools The potential of music to help children reach their full

development is understood by the school districts that have achieved this award. It is a celebration of the 100 Best Music Education Programs in America that better the lives of their students There are 21 states that have music programs that have received the award this year These programs ensure that all children have access to a quality music education programs that encourage students to reach their own unique potential and encourage a lifelong participation in music making.

It is truly a wonderful acknowledgement of the hard work our music educators do

in our district K-12. It also shows the commitment in music education by Homewood City Schools Board of Education, Administration and the City of Homewood This award brings national attention to our community and the State of Alabama I hope that by receiving this recognition that it helps other districts become aware of the importance of music education throughout our state as part of every childs total educational experience In times of budget cuts it is so important that the students in the State of Alabama still have the opportunity to experience a quality music education program.

AMEADivision Events 2010 - 2011

Alabama Bandmasters Association

AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band

January 20-22, 2011 - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center

All-State Solo Festival

April 13, 2011 - Mobile

District I

All-State Band Auditions

District Honor Band State MPA

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District II

All-State Band Auditions State MPA

District Honor Band

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District III

All-State Band Auditions

District Honor Band State MPA

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District IV

All-State Band Auditions

District Honor Band State High School MPA

State Middle School MPA

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District V

All-State Band Auditions

District Honor Band State MPA

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District VI

All-State Band Auditions

District Honor Band

Solo & Ensemble Festival

State MPA

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District VII

All-State Band Auditions State MPA

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District VIII

All-State Band Auditions

State MPA

District Honor Band

Solo & Ensemble Festival

All-State Band Festival

April 14-16, 2011 - Mobile

Summer In-Service Conference

June 22-23, Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach

January 29...........................................Brewer High School

February 18-19...............................Bob Jones High School

February 24-25..............................................Huntsville HS

March 24-25......................................................Decatur HS

April 2..............................................Hartselle High School

April 30...........................................Liberty Middle School

January 15..................................Jacksonville High School

February 23-25.........................Gadsden City High School

March 25-26..........................Albertville Fine Arts Center-

April 30........................................................................TBA

January 29...............................Muscle Shoals High School

February 18-19.................................Florence High School

March 9-11.......................................Florence High School

May 7......................... Muscle Shoals Middle School

January 15...........................................Hoover High School

January 28-29...............................Homewood High School

February 22-24.............................Homewood High School

March 8-10..................................................................TBA

May 7.........................................Thompson Middle School

January 29........................................Prattville High School

February 18-19.......................University of West Alabama

February 23-24...................Moody, University of Alabama

March 8............................................Prattville High School

April 26.........................................Hillcrest Middle School

January 29..........................................Opelika High School

February 25-26...................................Auburn High School

March 5................................... Auburn Junior High School

March 8-10.........................................Opelika High School

April 2......................................................St. James School

January 15.......................................Davidson High School

March 23-25......................................Daphne High School

April 30......................................Alma Bryant High School

May 7...........................................Robertsdale High School

January 29....................................................................TBA

February 22-24...............................Enterprise High School

February 25-26............................................................TBA

May 7.............................................Andalusia High School

May 14............................................Rehobeth High School

Alabama Orchestra Association

AMEA Conference

January 20-22, 2011

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center

All-State Orchestra Festival

University of Alabama

February 10-13, 2011

Alabama Vocal Association

Fall Workshop - September 10-11, 2009 - Dawson Baptist Church, Homewood

All-State Show Choir Auditions - October 7-9, 2010 - Hueytown First United Methodist Church

AMEA/Show Choir - January 20-22, 2010 - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center

FAME - January 21, 2011 - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center

All-State - March 24-26, 2011 - Samford University, Birmingham

OCS/OA at All-State - March 23-26, 2011 - Samford University

ASSC at All-State - March 24, 2011 - Samford University

All-State Auditions - November 11 - Florence High School/Florence Middle School

November 12-13 - Mayfair Church of Christ, Huntsville

November 15 - Spring Hill Baptist Church, Mobile

November 16 - Montgomery, TBA

November 17 - Hueytown United Methodist Church

November 18 - Gadsden City High School

November 19 - Hueytown United Methodist Church

District VII

Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS

Elementary/General Division

October 1

October 2

November 3-6 – AOSA National Conference, Spokane, Washington

January 20-22 – AMEA In-Service Conference, Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center

– AMEA Elementary Music Festival with Cristi Cary Miller, Wright Center at Samford University

– AMEA/AL AOSA Joint Workshop with Cristi Cary Miller

PHI BETA MU ALL-STATE BAND AUDITION RECORDINGS

P.O. BOX 11513

MONTGOMERY, AL 36111

Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity is happy to offer compact discs of the all-state exercises. These CD’s are prepared by competent university teachers and offer an excellent study guide for the all-state audition. Individual CD’s are $15.00. Complete sets of 14 CD’s are $175.00. Please return this order form with check or school purchase order to the above address. For information, contact D. D. Black - Phone: (334) 281-2249 Fax: (334) 288-3595 Email: w4prf@charter.net

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JUNIOR HIGH RECORDINGS

( ) Set of 14 Junior High CD’s - $175.00 (Individual CD’s are $15.00 each)

( ) Jr. High Piccolo( ) Jr. High Bass Clarinet( ) Jr. High Trombone

( ) Jr. High Flute( ) Jr. High Alto Saxophone( ) Jr. High Euphonium BC/TC

( ) Jr. High Oboe( ) Jr. High Tenor Saxophone( ) Jr. High Tuba

( ) Jr. High Bassoon( ) Jr. High Trumpet( ) Jr. High Percussion

( ) Jr. High Bb Clarinet( ) Jr. High French Horn*Alto Sax may be used for baritone sax practice.

SENIOR HIGH RECORDINGS

( ) Set of 14 Senior High CD’s - $175.00 (Individual CD’s are $15.00 each)

( ) Sr. High Piccolo( ) Sr. High Bass Clarinet( ) Sr. High Trombone

( ) Sr.. High Flute( ) Sr. High Alto Saxophone( ) Sr. High Euphonium BC/TC

( ) Sr. High Oboe( ) Sr. High Tenor Saxophone( ) Sr. High Tuba

( ) Sr. High Bassoon( ) Sr. High Trumpet( ) Sr. High Percussion

( ) Sr. High Bb Clarinet( ) Sr. High French Horn*Alto Sax may be used for baritone sax practice.

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