August/September 2007 Ala Breve

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August 2007

Garry Taylor, Editor

1046 Chinook Street

Auburn, Alabama 36830

amea@charter.net (256) 636-2754

August issue: July 1

October issue: September 1

February issue: January 1

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Departments

President

John Baker

Enterprise High School

500 Watts Avenue

Enterprise, AL 36330

(334) 347-2640 School

(334) 347-3144 Fax

jbaker@ehs.enterpriseschools.net

602 Henderson Street

Enterprise, AL 36330

(334) 393-1376 Home

Past President

Becky Rodgers

Fort Payne High School

201 45th Street, N

Fort Payne, AL 35967

(256) 845-4051 School

brodgers@ftpayk12.org

2501 Briarwood Avenue #22

Ft. Payne, AL 35967

(256) 845-4613 Home

(256) 996-3252 Cell

REBECCARODGERS@aol.com

President-Elect

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

Recording Secretary

Carla Gallahan

212 Smith Hall, Troy University

Troy, AL 36082

(334) 670-3502 School

cgallahan@troy.edu

Treasurer

Cindy Pass

1612 2nd Avenue SW #181

Cullman, AL 35055

(256) 747-8838 Home

(256) 338-4404 Cell

cpass@cullmancats.net

AMEA Governing Board

Directory 2007-2008

President, Higher Education

Dr. Mark Walker

Troy University

Long Hall

Troy, AL 36082

(334) 670-3281

mjwalker@troy.edu

President, ABA

Harry McAfee

Hoover High School

1000 Buccaneer Dr.

Birmingham, AL 35244

(256) 439-1228 School

HMcAfee@hoover.k12.al.us

President, AOA

Penney Adair

1418 Longbrook Dr. NE

Cullman, AL 35055

(256) 775-6597 Home

(256) 339-9780 Cell

johnpenney@bellsouth.net

President, AVA

Paul Edmondson

Gadsden City High School

1917 Black Creek Parkway

Gadsden, AL 35904

(256) 543-4225 School

256-492-8123 - Home

256-490-8622 - Cell

pedmonds@.gcs.k12.al.us

paul.Edmondson@worldnet.att.net

President, Elementary/General

Sara Womack

Greystone Elementary School

300 Village Street

Hoover, AL 35242

(205) 439-3200

(205) 439-3201 - fax

sara@music.org

swomack@hoover.k12.al.us

President, CMENC

Nathan Tucker

301 Helen Keller Blvd. #111

Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

(256) 506-4314

nathan.l.tucker@ua.edu

Collegiate MENC Advisor

Virginia Zingara

Troy University

206 Smith Hall

Troy, AL 36082

334-670-3985 School

vzingara@troy.edu

State Department of Education

Sara B. Wright

Arts Education Specialist

State Department of Education

P.O. Box 30201

Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

(334) 242-8059 Work

1-800-846-0948 Work

(334) 242-0482 Fax

swright@alsde.edu

Alabama Alliance for Arts

Education

Melissa Kimbrough

Community Relations Rep.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL

450 Riverchase Parkway

Birmingham, AL 35244

(205) 220-4122 Work

(205) 515-4376 Cell

(205) 220-2576 Fax

mkimbrough@bcbsal.org

Executive Director Editor, Ala Breve

Garry Taylor

1046 Chinook St.

Auburn, AL 36830

(256) 636-2754

amea@charter.net

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From the President...

My Summer “On the Road”

For many educators, summer has become an extension of our teaching year. Gone are the days of sleeping in, going to the beach and visiting family members. Instead we spend our days “On the Road,” attending music camps and conventions or taking classes. My summer “On the Road” began by taking students from Enterprise High School to Show Choir Camps of America in Decatur, Illinois on the campus of Milikin University. While at camp I saw students from all over the country excited to be spending a week of their summer singing and learning from leaders in the field of choral music. I also saw teachers working together, reading new music and learning from each other. The teachers that attend SCA have the unique opportunity to participate as performers with fellow teachers. What a valuable tool - to require of ourselves the same things we ask of our students!

I flew from Decatur, Illinois to Orlando, Florida to attend the MENC Centennial Congress and National Leadership Conference. I was joined in Orlando by our Executive Director Garry Taylor and his wife, who were celebrating their anniversary during the conference. During the week we looked back at the tremendous progress we have made over our first 100 years and we began to chart a course for the next 100 years. Our keynote speaker for the week was Mike Huckabee, who served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996-2007. In a May 2007 speech, Huckabee said that musical instruments can be “weapons of mass INSTRUCTION” and schools should not be allowed to cut music and art education classes. As governor, he backed a plan which ultimately forced every public school in Arkansas to offer music and art education classes taught by a trained instructor. Mr. Huckabee has a passion for music!

I drove from Orlando to Panama City Beach, Florida where I was able to spend a few days with my family before flying to Ohio to teach at another Show Choir camp. While in Ohio I met the business manager and sound engineer for the Manhattan Transfer. I mentioned that one of my students from Enterprise was interested in that side of the music business. Much to my sur-

John Baker, President

Alabama Music Educators Association

prise this gentleman informed me that he was going to be in Montgomery, Alabama doing some recording for the Chicago Children’s Chorus Civil Rights Tour and suggested I bring my student to meet him for the afternoon. This student had no idea who the Manhattan Transfer was but couldn’t believe that a professional in the music field from Chicago would take the time to meet with a 17 year old from Alabama. It was a great afternoon for all of us!

From Ohio I traveled again to Orlando to attend the Florida Vocal Associations Pre-School Music Reading Conference. There were several teachers from Alabama in attendance and we enjoyed the music and each others company.

In all, I was away for 32 days. I really missed being home but was fortunate to meet so many new people and learn so many new things. My Summer “On The Road” helped me see that people are still passionate about music and education and that we have a bright future in our country because of that passion!

On behalf of the students, teachers and administrators at Enterprise High School we would like to thank the membership of AMEA for your support after the tragedy of March 1st in Enterprise. I wish we could name every school and community that helped or sent donations or prayed for us but there is simply not enough room in this issue of the Ala Breve! The support was and is truly unbelievable! The help and support we received from the music community was something that we will never forget. Thank you for your physical help and presence, your donations but most of all your prayers!

Thank you,

Charlton FordDirector of Bands

Jason SmithAssistant Director of Bands John BakerChoral Director

FAME FAME

Future Alabama Music Educators Future Alabama Music Educators

Open to High School Juniors and Seniors

Thursday, January 10, 2008

9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Four Points Sheraton Ballroom

Applications are due no later than November 1, 2007

Name_______________________________________________ Teacher Phone________________ Teacher Email__________________

This student participates in (circle all that apply): Band Chorus Orchestra

Mail this application by November 1, 2007 to:

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From the President-elect...

Yes, I visited Hawaii this summer. It is beautiful, interesting and very impressive. The thing that impressed me the most was the hospitality. Somewhere, the people of Hawaii have learned how to be gracious hosts. Every native Hawaiian that I encountered was kind, generous and helpful. Now I know that is part of the persona one must wear in the tourist business, but it was overwhelming. I found myself getting caught up in the spirit of the place.

While visiting The Polynesian Cultural Center we met a young man who became our guide for the day. His name was Wuza and he was from New Zealand. I have never been treated so graciously by a stranger in my life. This young man offered information about the different islands and cultures that make up Polynesia with a great amount of expertise and passion. He was proud of who he was and where he came from. He glowed with enthusiasm for his culture. He welcomed us like we were his family. At the PCC they refer to everyone as "family" and "cousins". By the end of the experience, I felt like he was part of my family and that I was part of his.

During the days activities we visited areas of the center that conveyed how the life and culture was on the various islands and came to appreciate the differences. Wuza was

Pat Stegall, President-elect

Alabama Music Educators Association

proud of each and every one of the islands. He told us of the differences that make each group unique, yet how they were all part of one whole. In the evening, the students that work at the PCC performed an elaborate show that spotlighted the culture of the different Polynesian Islands. These students, who had been our guides and instructors during the day, became the performers for the night. Wuza, who seemed to be quiet and reserved while guiding us through the center, became a vibrant dancer in the show. He had a way of sticking out his tongue that was supposed to strike fear in the opponents of his dance. You would have never suspected he had that in his personality, but he was passionate about performing the dance correctly so he could pass on part of his cultural background to us, the audience.

Passion for your culture…that is what the PCC was all about. We as Alabama Music Educators have the task of bringing culture to the children of Alabama. I am approaching my teaching with a new sense of duty. I want to make sure that my students understand the history and variety of our culture here in America, and learn to respect those cultures that are different from ours. Wuza, from New Zealand, inspired me to do a better job of using my passion for music to bring my students to a better understanding of our culture. Join me, won't you…we need to pass it on!

Aloha!

FromtheAOA...

As I enter into the exciting challenge of Alabama Orchestra Association President, I have to acknowledge past leadership and say a fond farewell to Maggie Snyder. What fantastic achievements she contributed during her term as AOA President, serving not only on the board but several sub-committees as well to see new ideas come to fruition. We will miss you Maggie!

In addition to myself taking on a new role, the members in attendance at our February meeting voted on and passed unanimously a new slate of officers and a new executive director's position was initiated. The AOA officers are as follows:President: Penney Adair, VicePresident/President Elect: Melissa Hickok, Secretary: Felicia Sarubin, and Treasurer: Roland Lister with Mike Gagliardo on board again to fill the new position of Executive Director. Also, all the wonderfully committed district chairs from last term have agreed to stay on for another year. The seven district representatives are as follows: Northern-Dan Hornstein, Central-Marilyn Pipkin, East Central-Roland Lister, West Central-Melissa Hickok, Southwest-Felicia Sarubin, South Central-Greta V. Champlin, Southeast-Ginger Zingara. Thank you chairs for all the many jobs you do!

As everyone knows, state festivals take year round planning. Always reflecting on what has worked in the past and what issues may need to be revised to keep up with changes in interest. AOA has a great interest in reaching out to the band folks to encourage students to get involved with orchestral opportunities. We would like to say, Alabama All State Festival is a great orchestral activity that would afford your students the opportunity to work with nationally recognized conductors and educators. As a string teacher, I see AOA Festival Orchestra as an invaluable opportunity for my students to play in a full orchestra and hear what the brass/woodwinds and percussion add to make up the symphony orchestra! The seating is by audition only and is judged outside the AOA organization.

Penney Adair, President

Alabama Orchestra Association

Some of the repertoire that has been presented in past years has included Ravel's Bolero , Tschaikovsky's Symphony No. 4, Finale, and Copeland's Hoedown just to name a few! Auditions should not interfere with marching season in any way as they are not until the end of October or beginning of November, depending on your district. Please check out our website at www.alabamaorchestraasssociation.org for downloadable audition excerpts in August.

A few other changes in the audition process this year are concerning auditioning for multiple orchestras. You must now audition separately for each orchestra in which you are interested in participating. There will be no more trickle down from higher orchestra auditions. For instance, if you would like to audition for Festival orchestra but would also like to be considered for String Symphonietta, you must now audition for both orchestras meaning you will need to submit two separate audition forms. Also, it was voted on and passed by general membership that those students who decline their acceptance past the deadline not be able to audition the following year, except in the case of a medical emergency. Unforeseen conflicts can happen, but we hope for the foresight from students, parents and teachers to keep the commitment once acceptances have been received.

AOA has a level of excellence I have been proud to be a part of as a parent and teacher and now am so very pleased and privileged to serve as President. Looking forward and ahead!

Calendar of events:

August 1st: All State excerpts available online

November 4th:Completion of auditions

December 1st: All State financial forms due (on web)

December 2nd:Posting of All State results

December 9th:Acceptance forms due

FromHigherEd...

This is my first article as I take the helm as president of the Higher Education Division of AMEA. As such, I have to say that I am honored and humbled by the trust and confidence placed in me by my colleagues. I want to publicly thank Dr. Kim Walls, past-president, of Auburn University and Dr. Jeanette Fresne, secretary/treasurer, of the University of South Alabama, for their kind assistance as I assume my duties. Their advice and help has been, and will be, invaluable as I do my best for the Higher Education Division.

As I sit and compose this article, I cannot help but look forward to the upcoming year. While we should always "look back" with a critical, evaluative eye on past accomplishments and near-accomplishments, it's always far more essential to look forward to the exciting things that lie ahead for our organization, and for music education in Alabama. We all know how important music education is, and we have an unparalleled opportunity to positively influence music education for our state.

There are some exciting events coming up this year for the Higher Education Division. We are going to repeat, at the 2008 AMEA Conference, the Solo Performances and Repertoire Concerts that occurred so successfully at this year's Conference. In fact, there are several Higher Ed colleagues who are eager to get the planning for this concert underway. Dr. Diane Orlofsky, from Troy University, will organize a poster session for the benefit of our colleagues engaged in important research; hopefully several of you, as well as your graduate students, will submit papers for inclusion in this session. The more submissions we have, the greater the interest. More information on this poster session, to be held at the 2008 AMEA Conference, will be available later this year.

I would like to invite those of you who are already involved in the Higher Ed Division, as well as those of you who aren't, to look into being a greater part of this. The Higher Ed Division is not just a division for those of us engaged in research. This is certainly a vital part of us, but there's more to

Mark Walker, President

Alabama Higher Ed Division

us, as was demonstrated last year. The Higher Ed Division is made of teachers, researchers, performers, conductors, composers, arrangers and others with a vested interest in music education at the college/university level and ultimately in our primary and secondary schools in Alabama. What we do doesn't stop when our students leave us after four or five (or six or seven) years; it continues through them to their students and their audiences. I believe we need to be more inclusive and welcoming to all those in Higher Education who are involved in music, in whatever capacity. There is strength in numbers, and the more people we can get involved in our Division, the more opportunity for richly diverse musical experiences we will have. And, this will translate to more influence throughout our honorable profession and organization.

I look forward to working with my colleagues throughout Alabama, in whatever capacity needed, to continue to improve our organization, provide meaningful sessions and events for our members, and promote all aspects of music in higher education. Please feel free to contact me and let me know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. Best wishes for a great year.

From theCMENC...

Involvement! As the fall approaches, we have many things to look forward to with CMENC in Alabama. We are now established to get going on many projects. We have a Chapter Representative from every active chapter in the state who is keeping in touch at the state level. Also, we have been networked online through our group on Facebook called "The Collegiate Division of the Alabama Music Educators Association (CMENC)". Please join if you haven't already!

Also, our Vice President, Robert Pendergraft is heading up a committee for reinstating chapters throughout the state that have become inactive. There are over 10 other members from throughout the state involved with this as well. Robert will be organizing this effort very soon, so stay tuned.

Nathan Tucker, President

Collegiate, MENC

Moving along to what is in store for you as a member of CMENC in the state of Alabama, we have a Fall Summit that is quickly approaching. Look for details of this in your next issue of Semibreve, our new collegiate newsletter for music education in Alabama. Also, there is an exciting line-up of clinicians in store for you at the AMEA InService Conference that will held January 10-12, 2008. We have worked hard to come up with a broad range of clinicians and panels for the sessions.

In closing, remember to renew your membership with MENC as a collegiate member this fall. Feel free to contact your Executive Council at ALCMENC2007@gmail.com at any time with suggestions or ideas for involvement with the organization.

Montevallo

The University of Department of Music Montevallo, Alabama

We’re On Our Way! All-Steinway School by fall 2007

Special Events for High School Students:

• High School Choral Festival, November 1–3

• All-State Trumpet Clinic, December 1

Notable Events & Concerts

• Faculty Recital, Lori Ardovino, clarinet, September 10

• Faculty Recital, Cynthia Jones, piano, September 13

• Faculty Recital, Roderick George, tenor, September 24

• National Association of Teachers of Singing Workshop, October 5–6

• Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Recital, Lucina Horner, viola, October 8

• Guest Artists, Miami String Quartet, October 9

• University of Montevallo Wind Ensemble, October 16

• University of Montevallo Concert Choir, October 21

• Faculty Duo Recital, Cynthia Jones & Anthony Pattin, piano, October 23

• University of Montevallo High School Choral Festival, November 1–3

• Alabama Symphony Orchestra, November 8

• University of Montevallo Opera Scenes, November 9–10

• Faculty Recital, Melanie Williams, soprano, and Guest Artist Randall Richardson, tenor, November 13

• University of Montevallo Jazz Ensemble, November 15

• University of Montevallo University Chorus & Chamber Singers, November 19

• Faculty Recital, Anthony Pattin, piano, November 26

• University of Montevallo Student Chamber Ensembles Recital, November 27

• University of Montevallo Wind Ensemble, November 29

• University of Montevallo Christmas Choral Concert, November 30

For more information, including starting times, call or email us: 205.665.6670 music@montevallo.edu www.montevallo.edu/music

The Faculty

Robert Wright, Chair

Choral — Gary D. Packwood, Robert Wright

Instrumental — Joe Ardovino, Martin Cochran, Lori Neprud-Ardovino

Piano — Cynthia Jones, Anthony Pattin

Theory — Joseph Landers

Voice — Roderick George, Melanie Williams, Charles Wood

FromtheABA...

I hope you were able to wrap up a successful year and get some well deserved rest over the summer. As I write this, I have just returned from another successful ABA Summer In-Service Conference at Orange Beach. It was so nice to get away for a few days to fellowship and learn with those of you that were there. We had approximately 95 registered and it is my hope that more of you will attend and the conference will continue to grow. I especially appreciate my first opportunity as your President to meet with our District Chairmen and Board. We are blessed with outstanding leadership in every aspect of our organization and I'm looking forward to working with you!

Special thanks are due to Art's Music Shop, and specifically Becky Lightfoot, for their support of our conference. Becky again prepared all the music for the Music Selection Committee to review and assisted in arranging for Mr. Greg Smith from Hal Leonard to do our Technology Clinics. Becky will also be working this coming year with our Selection Committee to review and update our Cumulative list. We were also provided a quick but very informative percussion clinic by three of our best percussion teachers, Jeff Fondren, David Waters, and Keith Anderson. I consider Dr. Johnny Jacobs to be a dear friend and the most significant mentor in my career as a director. It was wonderful to hear his thoughts on solving many of the problems that are most prevalent in our classrooms. And finally, it was also a treat to hear James Thompson in his rendition of the "Old Fogey Series". His words were not only humorous but encouraging, thought provoking, and uplifting. Many thanks to you all!

I have recommended changes and our new Vice President, Becky Rodgers, has plans to take a fresh approach to selecting and approving music for our use. Thanks are also due to those that have agreed to serve on her committee. Part of the plan is to arrange for the Selection Committee to have an additional meeting and more time to fulfill their tasks. Please refer any questions or comments about music selection to Ms. Rodgers. For District Assessment I am strongly urging each of you to make your "required" music selection from the already very adequate list. Your bands may then also play whatever you desire as your second or third selection.

Harry McAfee, President

Alabama Bandmasters Association

It is also my desire to continue to improve and update our ABA website. The ABA site is attached to the AMEA website at www.alabamamea.org. Please go to the website and download all the forms that you will need to register for our events. The new forms will be on the site by the time school begins. Since we are constantly reviewing and updating the forms, be sure to discard old ones and use only the ones from the website. In talking with Executive Secretary, Gene Gooch, and many of your District Chairmen, I find that they are often frustrated by directors that fail to meet our registration deadlines. Be aware that we intend to enforce our deadlines and those who do not comply may be fined or refused the opportunity to participate in our events. Remember also that you must be a member in good standing of MENC in order for your students to participate in our ABA events and in order for you to have a vote at business meetings. All memberships must be renewed by the end of June. If you are a new director or did not receive a renewal form visit the MENC website at www.menc.org to obtain a membership form.

The 2008 AMEA Conference is scheduled to be held at the University of Alabama on January 10-12. Please note that this is a week earlier than our usual conference so call and make your reservations accordingly. Please read the proposal submitted by the All-State Alignment Committee as we will discuss and vote on that legislation at our business meetings. Other proposals submitted by Mr. Gooch are just to update, clarify, or clean up our bylaws and handbook.

Finally, I am reminded of one of the comments that James Thompson made at the "Old Fogey" Clinic. We are all ultimately responsible and must take ownership of the progress our bands make. If there is to be a change, we must see that it happens. Dr. Jacobs also reminded us that there is no real learning taking place unless there is an evident change in behavior or performance. Insist and Persist!

Here's wishing you the most success in your preparation and performances for this coming year. If I can ever be of service to you, please call me!

Alabama Bandmasters Association

Proposed By-Law Amendments

Proposal No. 1

Article XV. All-State Festival and Audtions

c. The All-State Festival will include four bands: Red Band, White Band, Blue Band, and Jr. High Band. Those students with the highest scores will be assigned to the Red Band: those with the next highest scores will be assigned to the White Band: those with the next highest scores will be assigned to the Blue Band. Students in the ninth grade and below will be eligible to audition for either the Junior High Band or the other bands, but no student may audition for both.

Change Article XV, Section 1, Paragraph C to read: Section 1.

c. The All-State Festival will include four bands: Red Band, White Band, Blue Band, and Middle School Band. Those students with the highest scores will be assigned to the Red Band: those with the next highest scores will be assigned to the White Band: those with the next highest scores will be assigned to the Blue Band. Students in the eighth grade and below will be eligible to audition for either the Middle School Band or the other bands, but no student may audition for both.

Add to section C:

a. 3rd year provision - Any student enrolled in a true Junior High School in which band begins in grade 7 and goes through the 9th grade will be eligible to tryout for the Middle School All State band, all other 9th graders must tryout for Red, White and Blue bands.

Rationale:

Current Junior high school band is 9th graders of which most are from High School band programs. This change would enable middle school and junior high school students to have an All State experience that most are not getting. This in turn should help motivate these students which should have a positive effect on both the middle school/junior high band programs and the high school programs that they feed.

Submitted by Terry Ownby and Board Approved

Proposal No. 2

Article IX. District Chairmen and District Vice-Chairmen (Chairmen-Elect)

Section 2.

a. District Chairmen shall serve as members of the Board of Directors and shall promote the interests of their respective districts and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. They shall promote all festivals in their respective districts, collect all moneys due the Association and forward to the Executive secretary, compile a list of band directors in the district and mail to the Executive Secretary before the September meeting. The District Chairmen shall attend all meetings of the Association and Board of Directors.

Change Section 2, Paragraph a to read:

Section 2.

a. District Chairmen shall serve as members of the Board of Directors and shall promote the interests of their respective districts and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. They shall promote all festivals in their respective districts, collect all moneys due the Association and forward to the Executive secretary, correct the list of directors and other teachers given to the by the Executive Secretary and return the list as early as possible. The District Chairmen shall attend all meetings of the Association and Board of Directors.

Proposal No. 3

Article XVI. Concert Band Assessments

Section 5. State Concert Band Assessment Awards

Plaques may be ordered at State Concert Band Assessment following performance but orders must be accompanied by a check made out to Alabama Bandmasters Association. Medals and trophies may be purchased by bands receiving an overall superior (I) rating.

Change Article XVI, Section 5 to read:

Section 5. State Concert Band Assessment Awards

Plaques may be ordered at State Concert Band Assessment following performances but orders must be accompanied by a check made out to Alabama Bandmasters Association or a school purchase order. Medals and trophies may be purchased by bands receiving an overall superior (I) rating with a check or school purchase order.

Submitted by Gene Gooch and Board Approved

All-State

Band Festival 2007

1st Chair Red Band

Piccolo - Cassie Gunter, Huntsville HS

Flute - Priscilla Wadsworth, West Blocton HS

Oboe - Kyndal Sonnier, Baker HS

Eb Sop Clar - Nicole Bishop, Faith Academy HS

Bb Sop Clar - Jenny Maclay, Sparkman HS

Alto Clar - Mary Gasson, Thorsby HS

Bass Clar - Grayson Brane- Oak Mountain HS

Con Bs Clar - M. G. Proaps, Grissom HS

Bassoon -Patrick Cornell, Grissom HS

Alto Sax - Timothy Harris, Sparkman HS

Tenor Sax - Theo Roth, Vestavia Hills HS

Bari Sax - Josh Cohran, Mary G Montgomery HS

Cornet - Zack McKee, Baker HS

French Horn - Katie Carroll, Hoover HS

Trombone - Ryan Davis, Walker HS

Baritone - Jake Finn, Montevallo HS

Tuba - Yang Zhong, Northview HS

String Bass - Barbara McMillian, Davidson HS

Percussion - Ben Stephenson, Oak Mountain HS

Jenny

Heather

Ashton

ABA President Rusty Logan congratulates ABA/Photography By Suzanne scholarship winner Shelley Snipes from Lee-Scott Academy

All-State Solo Festival Finalists

Priscilla Wadsworth, West Blockton High School, Flute

McClay, Sparkman High School, Bb Clarinet

Zach Mazzei, Oak Mountain High School, Trumpet

Carter, Sparkman High School, Flute

Jones, Scottsboro High School, Trumpet

Ben Stephenson, Oak Mountain High School, Snare Drum

Robbie Clayson, Carroll High School, Snare Drum

Justin Langham, Davidson High School, Trumpet

Phi Beta Mu President Tony Pike awards the Phi Beta Mu scholarship to Cassie Gunter from Huntsville High School

Mike Stough is inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame by President Tony Pike

Dr. David Walters is inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame

Students

All-State Choral Festival 2007

District Oustanding Choral

State Outstanding Choral Students Forrest Flemings, Montgomery Academy and Ashlie Roberson, Florence High School

State Outstanding Accompanist, Jessica Johnson, Florence High School All-State Show Choir

All-State Chorus in rehearsal

Wanda Thompson, Frances Moss Award

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FromtheAVA...

As the spring sun was shining on the campus of Samford University and a gentle breeze blowing through the trees on a gorgeous spring afternoon who would have ever dreamed that within 24 hours we would have nearly 2000 students packed into designated safe areas…and that our dear friends from south Alabama would be experiencing the most traumatic event imaginable? I am so proud to be associated with you, as members of the Alabama Vocal Association, and with the AVA Board for carrying out the safety plan during All-State, and would like to personally thank Samford University's Dr. Tim Banks and Dr. Joseph Hopkins for not only being gracious hosts but for being the catalysts for the success of our safety plan. Isn't it great when we all put heads, hearts and muscles together for a common good? Let's take the experiences of this past AllState and build upon them for a stronger association.

Paul Edmondson, President

Alabama Vocal Association

We have many talented, thoughtful and intelligent members of AVA and we need to constantly feed on the ideas, concerns and dreams of each other! By the way - our clinicians kept on and on concerning the preparation level of the students. They loved being able to start making music during the very first rehearsal. These kudos belong to you for your hard work in teaching these young people. One of the main topics of research and discussion this year will be concerning our State Level Performance Assessments. Many of you submitted some great ideas and comments. The AVA Governing Board is seriously considering all concerns in this matter. Brent Coleman, District III Chairman and head of this study committee, has already done a great deal of work in obtaining and disaggregating the data that has been submitted by our membership.

Make plans to attend this year's Fall Workshop to be held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham on September 7 and 8. Sessions will be led by our HS SATB All-State clinician Dr. Kenneth Fulton from LSU and, for something a little different, Dr. Peter Eklund, our AllState Show Choir clinician. Dr. Eklund will be presenting sessions on developing and nurturing a show choir, as well as tips on choosing literature for the show choir. You might want to even bring your dancing shoes! We also will be hearing some outstanding performing groups from AVA. Don't miss it!

Keep checking with alavocal.org. Cathy Shelton is doing a great job with keeping everything up-to-date! Dates, all-state music lists, clinician information, even the AVA Handbook - it's all there. Please take advantage of this great resource. See you at Fall Workshop!

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

AMEA In-Service Conference

January 10-12, 2008

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Please enclose a copy of your card. Home Address:

Division Affiliation: (check all that apply)

Please tell us if you are: _____Clinician

Current Members, Clinicians, Conductors

Pre-Registration $70.00 (On-Site Registration $80)

First Year Teachers

of a performing group at the conference

Pre-registration $55.00 (On-Site Registration $65)

Pre-Registration $20.00 (On-Site Registration $25)

Retired Members Registration Complimentary Spouse* or Guest* of AMEA Member Registration $15.00

Name for Badge: ____________________________________ *may not be a music teacher

To pre-register with a credit card go to www.alabamamea.org through January 1, 2008

Mail form and check by Jan. 1, 2008 to: *********************** AMEA, Box 181, 1612 Second Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055

Important: Forms and payment received after Jan. 1, 2008 will be held at the registration desk for onsite registration. Do not send forms or payment to the above address after Jan. 1, 2008

THANK YOU! Your conference packet will be ready at the registration desk in the Bryant Conference Center. Your receipt will be in your packet at the conference. Please contact me if you need further assistance. Cindy Pass, Treasurer, AMEA and Registrar Phone: (256) 338-4404 email: cpass@cullmancats.net ************************************************************************************************************************************************ Please do not fill in the information below. This

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When first given the news that our middle school was initiating a 1 to 1 laptop initiative my excitement turned immediately to the question of "how will this help me teach band to 7th & 8th graders?" Even with all of the new technology of the 20th century learning to play a tuba or any other non-electronic instrument requires the human aspect of physically holding the instrument and learning to produce sound by manipulating the physical responses of the body. This process has remained virtually unchanged for decades.

However, the search for ways to utilize the technology yielded an incredible arsenal of tools just waiting to help train those physical responses needed to develop the necessary skills for training a tuba player or any other instrumentalist.

Our first successful venture into technology included the development of an electronic grade book in a program named D2L. Through this program we are able to provide parents and students with access to news, events, lesson plans, meetings, etc… It was in this area that I discovered the ability to post recordings of songs the band was practicing in class. With a few clicks I was able to provide the students with access to a professional recording of the music being covered in their lesson plans. The students are able to access this page on their laptop at school or home and listen to the posted recordings. In addition, the program allows for students to send assignments to their teachers via an electronic drop box that works much like email. Since band assignments are largely audio it first appeared this might not benefit our area except for written work needed to teach theory and terminology. However, some further investigating uncovered that students with physical handicaps were able to send audio recordings of their assignments. This discovery led to microphones

Technology and the Tuba

Linda Bean

being distributed to all band students and drop boxes were set up. Our school technology specialist trained the students on how to record and submit audio drop box lessons. The students are given playing assignments on a weekly basis. They have a predetermined window in which they may submit a recording of their lesson into the drop box for grading. The program not only allows for grading but also provides the instructor with a comment area for giving the student feedback about the performance. While the recording does not replace live performance it is certainly adequate for assessing rhythmic and note accuracy to include articulations. In addition, this technology allows the students to send their best performance which streamlines the time factor involved.

Technology and the tuba as well as all of the other band instruments has proved for us to be successful in refining and improving the ability to assess the individual performances of band students that are often times in classes of 60 to 100 or more. Through this new technology we are better able to provide our band students with the individual instruction necessary to develop the intricate skills required to become a successful musician.

Linda Bean is in her 18th year as band director at Cullman Middle School in Cullman, Alabama. A graduate of Fairview High School, Linda attended Wallace State College, where she received her Associates of Arts degree. She received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Montevallo and a Master of Music Education degree from the University of North Alabama. Linda is married to Robert Bean and has two children, Robert and Marie. Her professional affiliations include MENC, AEA and Who's Who of American High School Teachers.

FromElem/Gen...

Movin' On Up

As I begin to plan for the new school year, I look back on what we have accomplished as a Division in the past year. Many hardships and successes have come our way. First, our struggle with leadership issues after Melissa Thomason's resignation as President due to her son's cancer diagnosis. I am continuously amazed with the elementary music teachers in Alabama. We truly have caring, talented, and generous teachers in our Division who are willing to step up and take initiative when needed.

Another development in our Division is an updated version of the bylaws, which had not been revised for over ten years. The officer structure and election procedures were improved to include the best possible candidates for office. Our incoming officers, Sharon August as PresidentElect, Beth Davis as Treasurer, and Karla Hodges as Secretary, will bring a refreshing energy our Division, while building upon the success of the outgoing officers.

The Elementary Music Festival, instituted last year, brought nearly 200 students from across the state to a fabulous performance venue under the direction of clinician Vicki Portis. The first year was a complete success. Students made memories that will last a lifetime and inspire them to continue their music education in middle school and high school. This year, over 300 students will participate in the Festival, which will be held on September 28 at the Wright Center at Samford University. The clinician is Julie Scott of Texas, President of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA). She has chosen an incredibly rich and varied repertoire of music for our students to perform.

At the AMEA In-Service last year, almost 100 copies of the Idea Resource Book were sold. The book, two years in the making, included lesson plans and ideas from teach-

Sara Womack, President

Elementary/General Division

ers across the state. In addition, groups from three elementary schools performed in the Concert Hall. This year's InService will be sure to include great ideas and clinicians, as well as performances.

A joint fall workshop between the Elementary/General Division AMEA and the Alabama Chapter of AOSA will be instituted this year to better serve the members of both organizations. The increasing complexity of our lives has led to this merger. This year's clinician will be Melissa Berke of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and PastPresident of the Great Plains Chapter of AOSA. The workshop, focusing on musical adaptations of children's literature, will be held on September 15 from 9:00-3:00 at Greystone Elementary School in Hoover.

The Elementary/General Division continues to serve as an energizing and innovative branch of AMEA, which impacts the lifelong music education of students, parents, administration, and teachers. If you have any ideas for clinicians or programs, please e-mail me with your suggestions at sara@music.org.

2008 Music Festivals

ATLANTA, Georgia

April 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

CHICAGO, Illinois

March 28-29, April 18-19

Music Festivals

ForBand, Orchestra & Chorus

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Concert Band / Wind Ensemble / Orchestra / Stage Band

Jazz Band / Guitar Ensemble / Parade

Marching Drum Line / Percussion Ensemble

Indoor Guard / Drill Team / Majorette Squad / Dance Team

Flag Squad / Rifle Squad / Mixed Chorus / Men's Chorus

Treble Choir / Chamber / Madrigal Choir

Gospel Choir / Jazz Choir / Show Choir

2008 INVITATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALS

GATLINBURG/PIGEONFORGE

Tennessee

April 18-19, 25-26

MYRTLEBEACH, South Carolina

March 28-29, April 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, May 2-3

NEWYORK, New York

March 28-29, April 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

25-26

ORLANDO, Florida

March 28-29, April 11-12, 25-26

VIRGINIABEACH, Virginia

March 28-29*, April 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, May 2-3*, 9-10*, 16-17*

WASHINGTON, DC

April 11-12, 25-26

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia

March 28-29*, April 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, May 2-3*, 9-10*, 16-17*

* Combined Festivals

Williamsburg/ Virginia Beach

FromResearch...

There will be a research poster session at the 2008 Alabama Music Education Association Inservice Conference. If you are interested in presenting your latest research (or even the abstract and references for a newly minted research project), please send the following:

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 2008 AMEA Research

Division Poster Session

Submit an abstract (500 words or less), a separate cover with author contact information, affiliation, and a working bibliography to Dr. Diane Orlofsky, Long School of Music, Troy University, Troy, AL 36082

Deadline for submission: September 30, 2007

Graduate students are encouraged to submit!

Speaking of graduate students, there were several represented at the Alabama Music Research Seminar, held on the campus of the University of Alabama, June 23, 2007. Their work and the work of their faculty colleagues are listed below. This event is sponsored by the UA School of Music every other year and it is a great way for new research to be disseminated in an environment that is both supportive and engaging. Kudos to all the presenters and the participants!

Quantifying the Quantitative: Four Decades of the Journal of Music Therapy"

Carol Prickett, Professor University of Alabama

cpricket@bama.ua.edu

"The Effect of Five Different Horizontal Melodic Intervals on Music Majors Labeling the Degree of Perceived Emotional 'Happiness' as Measured by a FivePoint Likert Scale"

Travis Bender, M.A. (music ed.) student University of Alabama bende007@bama.ua.edu

"The Relationship between Presentation (Audio-visual, Audio, Live), Participant Involvement, and Song Identification among Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten Children"

Diane Orlofsky President Research Division

Kenneth McGuire, Assoc. Prof. University of Alabama

kmcguire@bama.ua.edu

"Prediction of Music Teacher Retention in the United States Analysis of the 1999-2000 NCES Schools and Staffing Survey"

Carl Hancock, Asst. Prof. University of Alabama chancock@bama.ua.edu

"Effects of the Therapist's Nonverbal Behavior on Participation and Affect of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease During Group Music Therapy Sessions"

Andrea Cevasco, Asst. Prof.

University of Alabama

acevasco@bama.ua.edu

"Observation and Analysis of Expert Teaching in Beginning Band"

Michael Worthy, Assoc. Prof.

University of Mississippi mworthy@olemiss.edu

"A Beginning Study on Wind Band Sound Altered by Seating Arrangement"

Stuart Tankesley, M.A. (music ed.) student

University of Alabama

Stuart.Tankesley@gmail.com

"Pilot Study on the effect of Conducting Instruction in Duple Versus Triple Meter on Beginning Band Musical Performance"

Juanita Proffitt, M.A. (music ed.) student

University of Alabama

jpctrombone@msn.com

"Survey of High School Band Director Attitudes Towards Their Undergraduate Conducting Classes"

Bill DeJournett, Asst. Prof.

University of Mississippi

dejou@olemiss.edu

I'm off to watch my own graduate students conduct a "mock" research poster session of their graduate research papers. This type of process makes research accessible and fun! Try it

NewsFeatures

Nationwide Survey Finds School Districts Committed to Music Education as a Conduit for Success in School and in Life

Carlsbad, Calif. (February 27, 2007)- For the eighth year in a row, a survey conducted by a partnership of leading music and educational organizations has identified the "Best 100 Communities for Music Education in America," and the 2007 list includes Homewood City Schools for its unwavering commitment to school-based music programs for the second time. The survey was sponsored by the NAMM Foundation and its American Music Conference (AMC) division that work to promote the benefits of active participation in music and music education. The roster of schools is listed below.

According to the results of the 'Best 100' survey, repeat recipients of this prestigious distinction cite increased enrollment in and funding for school music programs. While music education has been linked to higher SAT scores, math grades and future success in life, the survey also found that many students hailing from a 'Best 100' community have continued their musical pursuits professionally as educators, or playing for renowned symphonies, opera houses, orchestras and on Broadway. Several former students have even become acclaimed recording artists, including Outkast, Bob Seeger, Iggy Pop, Tanya Tucker and Isaac Hayes.

Thousands of teachers, school and district administrators, school board members, parents and community leaders, representing communities in all 50 states, participated in the Web-based survey. The 2007 roster includes school districts from 31 states that are committed to quality music education programs and providing access to music education. The districts were measured across a variety of program support, curricular and programmatic criteria. Because the criteria in the survey are measured proportionally, large communities and small ones are able to participate on an equal footing.

"Arts are designated as core subjects within the federal No Child Left Behind Act, and the districts that participated in the 'Best 100' survey, and those who are being recognized here today, know that music education is connected to success in school and in life," said Mary Luehrsen, Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for NAMM. "The results of this year's survey found that music programs receive support from many parts of a community-

Homewood City Schools Named a “Best Community for Musical Kids”

teachers, administrators, boards of education and community members, including local business owners. Parents, however, are the strongest force in assuring that young people have access to music as part of a complete education." Luehrsen encourages parents who are committed to music and arts education for their children to become active locally by supporting efforts to be sure that all children have equal access. Support for community-based advocacy is available at www.supportmusic.com.

Participants in the survey answered detailed questions about funding, enrollment, student-teacher ratios, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, private music lesson participation, and other factors in their communities' music education program. The responses were verified with district officials, and the sponsoring organizations reviewed the data.

According to Kara Ireland D'Ambrosio, a music teacher at four-time designee Woodside School District in Calif., the distinction led to increased funding for the music program and built greater recognition of the program within the community. Woodside's music students are often asked to perform at community events and celebrations.

Other districts have reported that becoming a 'Best 100 Community' has helped to: foster additional partnerships with local businesses and colleges; energize teachers to make further enhancements to the programs; and raise community and school pride.

In leading the annual survey, AMC is joined by a partnership of leading organizations in the fields of music and education: The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (www.mhopus.org); The Metropolitan Opera Guild (www.operaed.org); Music for All (www.musicforall.org); Music Teachers National Association (www.mtna.org); NAMM, the International Music Products Association (www.namm.org); National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts (www.nationalguild.org); National School Boards Association (www.nsba.org); Yamaha Corporation of America (www.yamaha.com) and VH1 Save The Music Foundation (www.vh1savethemusic.com).The survey was conducted by Perseus Development Corp. of Braintree, Mass.

For more information about the nationwide music education survey and the organizations that sponsored it, call Jodi Burack, 914-798-7132/jburack@giles.com.

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From The John M. Long School of Music, Troy University

As a new school year begins, we are reminded that Alabama is fortunate to have many fine colleges and universities, each with talented students and faculty and exciting music education opportunities. What follows is an update on selected "happenings" in the School of Music at Troy University.

New Faculty:

Dr. Michael Hix, Coordinator of Choral Music. Dr. Meg Jackson, Assistant Professor of Voice/ Ethnomusicology.

Dr. Hui-Ting Yang, Instructor of Piano/Accompanist.

Southeastern United States (SEUS) Festival Dates: SEUS Middle School Honor Bands Clinic - Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, 2007.

NEW THIS YEAR - SEUS High School Honor Choral Clinic - Jan. 18-19, 2008.

SEUS High School Honor Bands Clinic - Jan. 31, Feb. 12, 2008.

Scholarship Information and Audition Dates are posted on our website. We invite you to "visit" us at music.troy.edu or in person soon.

From The University of Alabama

New Faculty:

Randall Coleman is currently the Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Alabama where he serves as the conductor of the Alabama Symphonic Band, the Associate Conductor of the Alabama Wind Ensemble and the "Million Dollar Band." He also teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting and wind band literature classes. Mr. Coleman joins the faculty at the University of Alabama after a successful 25 year career as a high school band director and supervisor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, and his Masters of Music Education degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Coleman has been an active member of the Georgia Music Educators' Association, where he has held the office of President,

News and Happenings from Alabama’s Colleges and Universities

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First Vice-President and State Band Division Chair. Mr. Coleman has also served as Georgia State Chair for the National Band Association. He was awarded the Citation of Excellence from the National Band Association on eight occasions and was the 1992 recipient of the American School Band Directors Association's Stanbury Award for the state of Georgia and the southeastern United States. Mr. Coleman was inducted into the John Philip Sousa Foundations' "Legion of Honor" in 2004 and is also listed in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers."

Eric Yates comes to The University of Alabama from Chicago, where he worked as a professional trumpet performer and teacher for twelve years. He holds a Doctor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the trumpet studio at Northwestern University's School of Music in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois. While in the Chicago area, Dr. Yates was Principal Trumpet of the Northbrook Symphony in the suburb of Northbrook, and also a member of professional brass ensembles including the Chicago Brass Choir, the Lakeside Brass of Chicago, of which he is a founding member, the Cathedral Brass, and the Prairie Brass Band in Arlington Heights, Illinois in which he held the position of Principal Solo Cornet. Originally from New York, Dr. Yates began his trumpet playing career upon graduation from the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he performed with many groups including the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Yates joins the faculty of the School of Music at The University of Alabama in fall 2007 as Assistant Professor of Trumpet.

Dr. Marvin E. Latimer Jr. attended Wichita State University where he earned a BME in 1976 and an MME in 1985, and the University of Kansas where he earned a Ph. D. in Music Education in 2007. In addition to twenty

Randall Coleman Eric Yates Marvin Latimer

eight-years of high school teaching, Latimer has been active as Church Choir Director, Community Choir Director, Performer, Music Theatre Director, Technical Director, and Scenic Designer. His most recent university position was Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of the Women's Ensemble at Wichita State University. His research has been presented at state, national, and international music conventions, and he has served as a reviewer for the Prentice Hall publishing Company and as an Editorial Assistant for the International Journal of Research in Choral Singing. He has published articles in the Choral Journal, and the International Journal of Research in Choral Singing, and is currently engaged in an investigation of the life and contributions of Dr. Harold A. Decker, a prominent choral music educator who developed the first professional doctorate in choral music at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign. Dr. Latimer is a frequent clinician and adjudicator. His professional affiliations include the American Choral Directors Association, Kansas Choral Directors Association, Kansas Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, and the Voice Care Network.

From Auburn University

Corey Spurlin is in his first year as Associate Director of Bands, Marching Band Director, and Assistant Professor of Music at Auburn University. In addition to his work with the Sudler winning Auburn Marching Band and Pep Band, Dr. Spurlin conducts the Concert Band, Campus Band, and is associate conductor of the Symphonic Band. He also teaches courses in conducting and marching band techniques. He received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in wind conducting from Louisiana State University, where he studied with Frank B. Wickes, and the Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in music education from the University of Alabama. Prior to his appointment at Auburn, Dr. Spurlin served as a Graduate Assistant for the Band Department at Louisiana State University where he assisted with the LSU Tiger Marching Band and conducted the "Bengal Brass" Pep Band. In addition, he was Graduate Associate Conductor of the LSU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and Symphonic Band.

Rick Good was promoted to Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Conducting in 2007. Prior to that promotion he served for 13 years as Marching Band Director and Associate

Professor of Low Brass at Auburn University. His duties included directing the Concert Band, Campus Band, Trombone Choir, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble and assisting with the Symphonic Band. In addition, he taught applied trombone, euphonium, tuba, low brass methods, graduate classes in conducting, wind literature and marching band techniques. Before coming to Auburn, Dr. Good was the Acting Associate Director of Bands at Arizona State University for one year. In addition, he was a Graduate Teaching Assistant at both Arizona State and Louisiana State Universities. Dr. Good taught for seven years in the public schools of Pennsylvania and Virginia. The ensembles, under his direction, have performed at state music conventions and have received numerous superior ratings at state and national band festivals. Dr. Good received his Bachelors degree in Music Education from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, a Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting from Louisiana State University and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Euphonium Performance at Arizona State University.

Rick Good Corey Spurlin

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A Centennial Declaration of

We are in agreement that the basic ideals long expressed by the music education profession and other education professionals are still current: It is the right of every child to receive a balanced, comprehensive, sequential music education taught by qualified music teachers.

A healthy society requires musically fulfilled people. The primary purpose of education is not to create a workforce; it is to improve the quality of life for individuals and for society. Although music education has been valued throughout history for its unique contributions, it is not yet universal in American schools. Serious problems persist, including inequality of access, uneven quality of programs, and insufficient valuing of music as a part of the curriculum. As a result, music is often pushed to the periphery of the school experience. In this centennial year of 2007, we reaffirm our longstanding ideals in a challenging context that calls for directed action in curriculum, assessment, research, teacher education, advocacy, and building alliances.

Needs Regarding Curriculum

Our curriculum must reflect more than our own desires; it must reflect the needs and desires of the students we serve. We seek contexts and modes of instruction that will provide students with more inclusive experiences of the styles and genres of music and the many musical roles that are practiced in our society and that are represented in the national content standards. We need to develop programs that are flexible and of greater variety than those currently in use in most schools. This will require efforts including identifying and promulgating effective models, rethinking teacher education, expanding inservice development opportunities, and developing new assessment techniques. These initiatives necessitate an expansion of our research interests and a greater application of research results in teacher education programs and in classrooms.

MENC: The National Association for Music Education

We need to develop deeper insight into the role of music in general education, focusing on what is distinctive about music and on its complementary relationship to other subjects. We need electives as broad and diverse as the interests and enthusiasms of our students.

Needs Regarding Assessment

We need assessment techniques and strategies that are suited to the domain of music in all its complexity and diversity. We need to focus our energies on the development of multiple assessment strategies that reflect the dimensions of students' musical growth and draw upon a broad range of instructional methodologies and techniques. We need assessment criteria that go beyond attendance, effort, and attitude. We need formative assessments of students' learning-including portfolios and other techniques, and we need program evaluations based on the Opportunity to Learn Standards.

Needs Regarding Advocacy

We need to arrive at ways to transmit a uniform message to decision makers and to the public. We need strong alliances with those who share or understand the value of music study and are willing to join with us in advocating for strong, vibrant music programs. We need to make advocacy efforts that clarify and celebrate the enhanced opportunities to learn that we are striving to make available.

Toward the Future

We will build on our first hundred years of success with a second century of leadership and service. Our musical culture, our students, and our society deserve no less.

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 computer-generat ed 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. Adjudications 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. 2007. 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 AMEA convention.

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 AMEA.

Deadline: Postmarked on or before October 29, 2007

Entry: Send composition and completed entry form to: AMEA Young Composers Competition c/o Chris Cooper

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AMEA Governing Board Meeting Minutes

June 14, 2007

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Building, Hoover, Alabama

The AMEA Governing Board met in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Building on June 14, 2007. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by AMEA President, John Baker. Present at the meeting: John Baker, Garry Taylor, Cindy Pass, Carla Gallahan, Penney Adair, Harry McAfee, Ginger Zingara, Paul Edmondson, Nathan Tucker, Robert Pendergraft, Melissa Kimbrough, Mark Walker, and Sara Womack.

New members of the Governing Board were introduced and minutes from the January meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer Cindy Pass provided a detailed Profit & Loss summary covering July 1, 2006-June 12, 2007. Income for this time period totaled $112,638.20 and expenses totaled $98,505.09. Checking balance for AMEA as of June 12, 2007 was $17,170.11.

Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports

AMEA Executive Director, Garry Taylor

Ala Breve advertisement income for 2006-2007 was $17,490.00

Exhibitor income for the 2007 AMEA Conference was $22,640.00

Membership- all categories of membership in MENC increased in Alabama with the exception of Tri-M 2008 AMEA Conference

Performance and clinic proposals and applications were distributed to Division Presidents

Selection of 2008 ensembles and presenters should be submitted to the Executive Director by July 1, 2007

Discussion occurred on selecting and scheduling of Division and General Membership clinics

The list of presiders and their contact information must be submitted to the Executive Director by the August Board Meeting

Presider responsibilities will include assisting the ensemble/clinician with set-up, questions, etc

The 2008 Conference schedule will be finalized at the August AMEA Board Meeting

Ala Breve, Editor's Report, Garry Taylor

Deadline is July 1, 2007 for the August Ala Breve issue

Items needed for publication: photographs of new Board members, Division President articles, calendar of each Division's District and State Events, updated directory information for all Board members

AMEA President, John Baker

John Baker, Garry Taylor, and Pat Stegall attended the MENC Southern Division Convention in Charleston, SC. Highlights of this convention included many wonderful performances and clinics

MENC Centennial Congress and National assembly will be held in Orlando, FL June 25-29, 2007. The leadership will look at the history of MENC and make plans for the next 100 years of MENC.

Alabama Orchestra Association, Penney Adair

The AOA reports a balance of $5,948.01 as of June 14, 2007

2008 AOA All-State Festival will be held at the University of Alabama February 7-10, 2008

All revisions to the AOA By-laws passed unanimously. Some of these revisions include: employment of an AOA Executive Director, AOA President to receive a monthly stipend, and an outline of the Executive Director's duties

An updated list of AOA officers and contact information is available on the web All-State review

320 applicants and 228 enrolled

Discussion of Premiere name change

Registration fee raised from $45 to $50

Motion made and seconded to state policy that students who decline their accepted position past the deadline, not be allowed to audition next year

Move to only use rental music if written permission can be obtained to mail photocopies of the original part to students

Two new DVD cameras were purchased from the Music Ts sales

Elementary Division, Sara Womack

Sara Womack, Sharon August, and Tiffani Little attended the Southern Division MENC Conference and met possible clinicians and learned new procedures for presenting sessions

Bylaw revisions were conducted to streamline election procedures and leadership council

New officers were installed on May 1. An updated list of officers is available on the web

The first Elementary/General Division Idea Resource Book consists of lesson plans and ideas from more than 20 music teachers across the state. Nearly 100 copies were sold at the 2007 Convention. A share session with teachers introducing their ideas for the Idea Resource Book may be included as a session at the 2008 AMEA In-Service Conference

A joint workshop between the Elementary Division of AMEA and the Alabama Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association will be held September 15 from 9:00 am-3:00pm at Greystone elementary School in Hoover. The clinician will be Melissa Burke from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She will present musical adaptations of children's literature.

Over 300 students are registered for the Second Annual Elementary Music Festival with clinician Julie Scott of Texas. The Festival will be held on September 28 at the Wright Center at Samford University and will include vocal and instrumental arrangements. Grants have been written for the "Support the Arts" License Plate grant and the Regions Charity classic grant.

Alabama Vocal Association, Paul Edmondson

Mr. Edmondson expressed his gratitude to Dr. Joseph Hopkins, Dr. Tim Banks, and the faculty/staff at Samford University for their professionalism and concern for the students attending the All-State Chorus during the tornado.

The AVA Summer Board Meeting will take place July 11-14, 2007

AMEA Honor Choir Clinician - Dr. Jeffery Ames, Baylor University

State Outstanding Choral Student Competition - March 12, 2008, Samford University

All-State Choral Festival - March 13-15, 2008, Samford University. Clinicians include: Jeffery Redding - Orlando, FL, Greg Gilpin, Dr. Jeffery Carter - Ball State University, Earlene Rentz, Dr. Kenneth Fulton - Louisiana State University

Alabama Bandmasters Association, Harry McAfee

The Alabama Bandmasters Association Spring Events included: District All-State Auditions - approximately 3477 students registered to audition

All-State Band Clinic - 640 students participtated

All-State Solo Festival - 96 students performed. 1st place student was Priscilla Wadsworth - West Blockton High School State Band Assessment - 162 bands participated

Solo and Ensemble Festival - approximately 8,867 solo and ensemble events registered Summer In-Service Convention - June 27-28, 2007 in Orange Beach, AL

Higher Education Division, Dr. Mark Walker

The HED reports a balance of $1,437.27 as of June 12, 2007

Efforts are underway to bring Dr. Gregory DeNardo, University of Illinois, as speaker for the HED 2008 AMEA Conference

Dr. Diane Orlofsky, Troy University, will organize a research poster session for the 2008 AMEA Conference

Work will continue to increase HED membership and activity throughout the year

CMENC, Nathan Tucker

Networking for CMENC has begun to include an accurate count of members and contact information for Chapter Advisors and Officers, establishing a new office for each active chapter for the purpose of communication, developing a CMENC group on facebook, and developing an email account for the state-level CMENC - alcmenc2007@gmail.com

A CMENC newsletter, Semibreve, is in progress to post information for the college students

A Chapter Reinstatement Committee, staffed by 11 officers from active chapters, will work to reinstate dead chapters in the state Chapter Resource Packets were sent to each Chapter Representative to provide information about chapters throughout the state and accurate contact information for officers and advisors

AAAE, Melissa Kimbrough

AAAE has worked through the past school year with the Arts Pilot schools by assisting in conducting the Community Audit. It is a tool to help rural towns/schools evaluate the possible collaborations with businesses, parents, city officials, etc in their area to help support the arts in their schools. This has been a collaborative effort between AAAE, AL St Dept of Ed, and ASCA.

AAAE is in the planning stages of an Annual Summit. The AAAE Summit 2008 will initiate meaningful connections between k-12 teachers and administrators, higher education (i.e. Pre-service training programs for the generalist and art specialist), cultural arts organizations, professional arts educator associations, teaching artists and communities. AAAE will partner with Troy University, AACA, AL St Dept of Ed to bring these groups together for a 3 day conference. Collaborations initiated at the Summit will enhance the state of arts education in Alabama. This is in initial planning stages and more details will be given when grant funding is secured.

The Imaginative Learning workshop - June 18-20 at the Riverview Plaza in Mobile. This workshop allows teachers to explore the teaching of standard curriculum through dance, design, drama, music, visual arts and writing, as they participate in a series of lively, interactive sessions guided by master teachers. The teachers will receive a manual of learning activities and earn credit hours.

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Old Business

Non-MENC members attending the In-Service Conference - Ginger Zingara will contact MENC to see if this is a possibility.

Harry McAffe reported on the Physical Education requirements. The physical activity involved in marching band will suffice for activity however the LIFE course (18 content standards in the curriculum guide) must be taught.

Future AMEA Conferences may need to move from university campuses to convention center facilities to meet the needs of our organization. Discussion occurred on the feasibility of this change. A motion was made (Cindy Pass, Mark Walker) to form a committee to study the possibility of moving the AMEA In-Service Conference to a convention center location and explore the inclusion of All-State events at this conference. Motion passed.

Mentoring Program - Ginger Zingara reported on the success of this pilot program for first year teachers. A motion was made (Ginger Zingara, Harry McAfee) to implement the mentoring program state-wide following the guidelines submitted by Ginger Zingara in the pilot program. Motion passed.

New Business

AMEA Budget - Cindy Pass presented a detailed worksheet on the proposed budget. A motion was made (Mark Walker, Cindy Pass) to approve the proposed budget for AMEA as presented at the June 14, 2007 Executive Board Meeting. Motion passed.

AMEA Nominating Committee - John Baker will be in charge of this committee.

Conference suggestions:

Keynote speaker will address the CMENC Division at their Friday luncheon

Performance ensembles must adhere to the time allowances established by AMEA

The noise level in the lobby of performance hall is excessive. Discussion occurred on the possibility of having an AMEA representative in the lobby to assist with keeping the noise to a minimum

The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be held August 11, 2007 at 10:00 am at the University of Alabama.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 pm by John Baker.

Respectfully submitted, Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary

AMEADivision2007Events -

Alabama Orchestra Association

2008

Alabama Bandmasters Association

AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band

January 10-12, University of Alabama

State Band Competition Festival

March 10-12, 2008 - University of Alabama

March 13-14, 15, 2008 - Baker High School

March 13-14, 2008 - Gadsden City High School

March 17-19, 2007 - University of North Alabama

All-State Solo Festival

April 16, Auburn University

All-State Band Festival

April 17-19, Auburn University

Summer In-Service Conference

June 25-26, Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach

Alabama Vocal Association

Fall Workshop - September 7-8 - Dawson Baptist Church

All-State Show Choir Auditions - October 19-20 - Bluff Park Methodist Church, Birmingham

All-State - March 12-15 - Samford University

Elementary/General Division