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From the President...

Let’s Work Together John Baker, President, AMEA When I think of the enormous amount of work and planning that your elected officers and fellow members of AMEA complete to conduct our In-Service Conference one word comes to mind. AWESOME! Our 2007 Alabama Music Educators Association InService Conference was a huge success because of the planning done by your Division Presidents, the AMEA board and the University Of Alabama School Of Music but most importantly our conference was a success because of your attendance. There were nearly 1,000 people registered for this year's conference.

That is amazing!

We owe a great deal of thanks to Garry Taylor and Cindy Pass for their hard work preparing for the conference. Garry worked very closely with The University Of Alabama School Of Music and the Bryant Conference Center to make sure the conference ran smoothly as well as organized and recruited exhibitors. Cindy Pass does a great job working with the Four Points Sheraton Hotel as well as organizing registration. A special thank you goes to Melissa Kimbrough. Melissa is our board representative for the Alabama Alliance for Arts Education. Melissa was on hand to help complete registration packets and is always willing to help with whatever we might need.

The Alabama Music Educators Association is a dynamic, effective group of individuals pulling together to maintain and improve the quality of music teaching and learning, and to increase support for music education in our schools and communities. The mission of MENC is "to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music for all."

We strive to make sure students are making music in the present but also are dedicated to working to ensure that students can make music in the future. We want to help create life long learners. We have an awesome task that we can't complete alone. We are stronger and more effective when we work together as an organization. Over 100 years ago music educators gathered in a small town in Iowa to form MENC. Through the years MENC became an organization that spoke for the music educator and provided opportunities and support for music teachers and their students. Today MENC and AMEA do together what none of us can do separately. We are the national, regional and state voice for music education. It takes all of us working together to get the job done. Let's continue to work together as an organization to better the lives of the students in Alabama.

Plan Ahead!

The 2008 AMEA Conference will be held at the University of Alabama on January 10-12.

We will achieve FAME* again in 2008!

Nominate 11th and 12th graders who have expressed an interest in music education.

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Alabama Music Educators Association Hall of Fame Nomination Form Name of Nominee________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Field___________________________________________________________________________ Name of School(s)________________________________________________________________________ Current Status

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Number of years spent in teaching, administrating or supporting music education in the state of Alabama ___________

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Nominee's Address________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________State_______________Zip________________________ Telephone__________________________Email________________________________________________ In your letter of recommendation please address the following qualification: 1. Member of AMEA/MENC and/or supporter of music education and/or professional musician.

2. Excellence in teaching or administration 3. Contributions and improvements made in music education.

4. Betterment of our profession through exemplary service or acts.

5. Professional offices, publications, awards, performances.

6. Professional ideals and academic integrity.

Please provide three letters of recommendation from any of the following: students, administrators, fellow teachers, community, state or national leaders.

Nominator______________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________State_______________Zip________________________ Telephone_________________________Email_________________________________________________ Send this form along with your letters of recommendation by July 15, 2007 to: Garry Taylor, Executive Director Alabama Music Educators Association 1046 Chinook Street Auburn, Alabama 36830

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The Hall of Fame selection committee will include the following members of the AMEA Governing Board: the current Past President (Chair), President, President-elect, and Executive Director.

The committees' charge will be to receive and review materials from nominators, select nominees, nominate candidates and recommend selections to the AMEA Governing Board.

The Chair (current Past President) will contact the applicants or their families and proceed to gather a bio, picture and any other important information.

The induction ceremony will take place at the AMEA Conference during the Friday night concert session.

There is no limit to the number of nominees or inductees each year.

Nominations may be resubmitted in subsequent years.

A Hall of Fame gallery will be secured at a college or university. A portable Hall of Fame display will be created for viewing at each AMEA Conference.

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Nominations for Outstanding Music Educator and Outstanding Administrator for 2008 AMEA honors its members and administrators who have shown special interest and dedication to music education in Alabama. Various individuals have been honored with AMEA’s “Outstanding Music Educator” and “Outstanding Administrator” awards because members have taken the time and interest to nominate them. These awards provide our organization the opportunity to honor those who have set high standards for our profession, and who give all of us inspiration and direction. It is likely that every member knows of colleagues or former teachers who have influenced him or her greatly, and who should be honored with our recognition. Forms must be received by the AMEA President by July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA In-Service Conference in January 2006. Please remove or copy the forms below, complete them, and mail your nominations to President John Baker before July 15, 2007.

NOMINEE FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Mail completed form and supporting papers to: John Baker, AMEA President, Enterprise High School, 500 Watts Avenue, Enterprise, AL 36330 Name of Nominee Address Present Position School System Number of cumulative years served as an administrator

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Qualifications: 1. Administrator must have served a minimum of ten (10) cumulative years in any school system(s) and/or collegiate institution(s) in Alabama.

2. Nomination must be made by a current member of AMEA. This nomination should be accompanied by the following: 1. A list of specific actions which have initiated, supported and/or enhanced music programs in the system which the nominee administers.

2. Four (4) letters of recommendation from school personnel, community leaders and/or parents.

DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2007

NOMINEE FOR OUTSTANDING MUSIC EDUCATOR Mail completed form and supporting papers to: John Baker, AMEA President, Enterprise High School, 500 Watts Avenue, Enterprise, AL 36330

Name of Nominee Address Present Position School System Number of cumulative years served as a music educator

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Qualifications: 1. Educator must have served a minimum of ten (10) cumulative years as a music educator in any school system(s) and/or collegiate institution(s) in Alabama.

2. Nomination must be made by an AMEA member or by a school administrator. AMEA Board members are ineligible for nomination during their terms of office.

This nomination should be accompanied by the following: 1. A list of specific actions which have initiated or enhanced music education at the local level and/or at state, regional or national levels.

2. Four (4) letters of recommendation: one from a fellow music teacher and three others from any appropriate source. (May include one from a former student, if available.)

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Barbara M. Odom Distinguished Service Award Awarded to a person “who has clearly given very special service to AMEA or to the goals and purposes of AMEA.” The recipient is “clearly recognizable statewide, and the service for which the award is given, represents a long-range commitment that, in every way, can be considered extraordinary and distinguished.” The person has given tirelessly and selfishly to the cause of music education in Alabama and this person’s service would be greatly missed. Forms must be received by the AMEA President by July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA Conference in January 2008. Please remove or copy the form below, and mail completed form and papers to: John Baker, AMEA President, Enterprise High School, 500 Watts Avenue, Enterpise, Alabama 36330 NOMINEE FOR THE BARBARA M. ODOM DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Qualifications: 1. Nominee must have served the cause of music education in Alabama.

2. Nomination must be made by a current member of AMEA. This nomination should be accompanied by the following: 1. A list of specific actions which have initiated, supported and/or enhanced music education in Alabama.

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

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

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Alabama Orchestra Association

Gearing Up...

Maggie Snyder, President, AOA Updates By the time this article comes out we will be done with All State Orchestra Festival 2007. As I write to you amid the stacks of music and paper and folders to be stuffed, I'm excited about the upcoming prospect of the 230+ students, along with numerous teachers and parents, who will descend onto the campus of the University of Alabama for All State in just a couple of weeks. This year's festival is shaping up to be an exciting one and I'm anticipating a stellar concert and a good time had by all.

January and February are busy times for the Alabama Orchestra Association. We have All State in February and Conference in January and we certainly have being doing a lot to make both of these events full of energy and information. This year’s conference sessions focused a lot on alternative styles and other useful information for musicians of all levels. Thursday, we had some cross-over events with members of ABA, along with a session with me on Ten Habits of Highly Effective Practice.

As promised, I still plan to put these on my personal website for all to reference at their leisure.

Thursday ended with a long AOA general membership meeting. Many decisions and votes were made pertaining to taking our organization into the next stage.

Proposals were made about working toward changing our By-Laws to fit our growing needs. The Executive Board will be working on changes that will incorporate the development of a new position called 'Executive Director/Treasurer,' a compensated position. These proposed changes to the by-laws will be presented to the general membership at our next meeting (Saturday of All State Orchestra Festival in February). You will then be asked to vote by mail before the end of February.

Currently, Mike Gagliardo is acting Treasurer, a post he has agreed to serve in until the membership makes a decision about what to do at the end of February.

The membership also proposed a slate of officers for the next term of office (starting June 2007), which is being voted on at the meeting in February. The general membership will also make final recommendations for All State Orchestra Festival 2008.

Friday of the conference had a rhythm unique and exciting all to its own. We started the day with Dr. Andrea Cevasco of the University of Alabama presenting a clinic on the basics of guitar and so much fun was had by all that many were inspired to go out and get their own! Dr. Peter Rovit, violin professor of the University of Alabama presented a clinic on baroque styles in string playing that was very informative. After lunch, Professor Chris Kozak from the University of Alabama presented a clinic on jazz in the string classroom, which was followed by Fiddle 101, pre12

sented by our own Chip Gulbro. These interactive classes really brought a high level of energy to the day!

Alabama Orchestra Association Composition Competition A true and shining gem of this season for Alabama Orchestra Association is the instigation of the first Alabama Orchestra Association National Composition Competition. Since 2000, it has been a yearly tradition for the AOA to commission a work for orchestra, which receives its world premiere at the All State Orchestra Festival. Along with receiving a world premiere, composers are also in residence for the duration of the festival where they work with the orchestra and present a clinic on composition called "Meet the Composer." Previous composers have included Stella Sung, Alan Moss, David Durant, James Grant, David Ott, James Woodward, Sandra Dackow, James Lee, Lanette Lind, and Philip Wharton.

In February 2006, the AOA membership voted to instigate the new composition competition in lieu of commissioning a work. With a motion instigated by our own Mike Gagliardo (past president of AOA, and current acting Treasurer), an independent committee was formed to formulate the ground-rules for the competition. This committee, made up of Mike, Holly Compton, and myself, set forth guidelines for the competition. The winning composer receives a cash award of $1,500 and the winning composition is being performed at the 2007 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival at the University Of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL, on February 11, 2007. The winning composer is also in residency at the 2007 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival and a "Meet the Composer" session will occur on Friday at noon in the concert hall on the campus of the University of Alabama.

Materials were submitted to AOA on November 15 from 39 composers from all over the country and the judges looked at all of these scores. The following were the requirements: *The submitted composition must have been composed between January 1, 2005 and December 1, 2006, and must not be published by a major concert or educational publishing house. *The submitted composition should not have received a previous public performance. The performance at the Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival should be the World Premiere Performance of the work. *The composition should be for full orchestra.

Orchestration should not exceed 2+pic/2+eh/2+bc/24/3/3/1-timp+3-piano-harp-strings. *The composition should be an original work.

Arrangements and transcriptions are ineligible.

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*The duration of the composition should be no less than five minutes, and no greater than ten minutes.

From a handful of extraordinary choices, Mark Lortz was named this year's competition winner and his orchestral work Deux en Machina will be premiered at this year's All State Orchestra Festival. Mr. Lortz will be in residence at the festival for the entire weekend.

Mark Lortz is band and orchestra director at Westminster High School (Westminster, Maryland), where he directs the Orchestra, Concert and Marching Bands, Percussion Ensemble, Colorguard and Electronic & Computer Music Program. His ensembles have earned superior ratings on local, regional, and national levels. The Westminster High School Music Department was awarded the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) award for Exemplary Music Program in 2003.

In 2005 and 2006, the Westminster high school music department was selected as a national semi finalist Grammy Signature School. Under his leadership the Westminster High School Marching Band is the only band from Maryland to have attended and placed as a semi finalist at the Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships (2004). In addition, the Westminster Marching Band is the only band from Maryland to have won a Bands of America (BOA) Regional Competition (2003) and the Tournament of Bands (TOB) Group 4 Atlantic Coast Championships (2002). In 2002, Mr. Lortz was nominated as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year for Carroll County Public Schools. For the past five years he has been the Festival Coordinator for Carroll County Public Schools where he has been responsible for the coordination and management of the All County Bands, Orchestras and District Festival adjudication.

Mr. Lortz earned bachelor's, teaching certification and master's degrees from The Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University, majoring in percussion performance, music education and composition.

He performs regularly with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra as a percussionist/timpanist and can be heard on numerous recordings conducted by Maestro David Zinman. He was principal percussionist with the Yamaha Performing Ensemble, The Dallas Brass, where he performed as a soloist with the New York Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall; the Kennedy Center; performed with numerous orchestras in concert halls throughout the United States; and made several recordings with the group. He has performed with the Baltimore Chamber Symphony, the Baltimore Choral Arts Society, the February 2007

Baltimore Opera, the Gettysburg Symphony, and for various concert and theatrical productions in the metropolitan Baltimore and Washington areas. Mr. Lortz toured North America as the associate conductor and principal percussionist with the touring production of The Phantom of The Opera. He has performed with and instructed the Drum Corps International (DCI) Cadets of Bergen County Drum and Bugle Corps, and he has been associated with the group's success in winning the coveted Drum Corps International Championships and the high percussion award.

Mr. Lortz's original music has been premiered at the prestigious Mid West Band and Orchestra Clinic, universities, music schools and conservatories throughout the nation. Mr. Lortz was commissioned in 2004, by a multiple university consortium to transcribe Philip Glass' Double Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra for symphonic band and published through Dunvagen Music publisher. He is the Front Ensemble coordinator and arranger for the world champion Drum Corps Associates (DCA) Drum & Bugle Corps The Reading Buccaneers and has arranged marching band music for high schools and colleges throughout the country. He was the Percussion Caption Head and wind and percussion arranger for the United States Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, winning the Inter-service Academy Drum & Bugle Corps Championship and high percussion award. An active adjudicator and clinician in the mid-Atlantic region, Mr. Lortz is a member of the prestigious national music honorary society Pi Kappa Lamda, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), National Association of Music Education (MENC), Maryland Band Directors Association (MBDA), Maryland Orchestra Director's Association (MODA), American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and is a Marching Percussion Specialist and Scholastic Educator for the Vic Firth Percussion Education Program.

Concluding Thoughts I think we are looking into a very bright future.

This is my last article for Ala Breve as President of the Alabama Orchestra Association and I want to express to you my thanks and appreciation to you for allowing me to serve you. The AOA is really growing and participation on all levels is expanding. I encourage you all to continue to be engaged with and by the events of the AOA. I am continually impressed with the passion and dedication that each and every one of our involved members brings to the organization. We are lucky to have a very committed few.

What we need now is even more people to become involved and active. I would like my parting words to you to be a call to come and be a part of this growing close-knit group of diligent music educators. People are working tirelessly to make the experiences great for the students of Alabama and we can always use more leaders in this cause.

We have come a long way and we can go a long way still with your help. Thank you for this opportunity and as always, my inbox is open so write anytimemaggieviola@comcast.net.

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Continuing a H eritage of A rtistic D istinction University of South Alabama Department of Music The University of South Alabama Department of Music offers students the opportunity to achieve artistic excellence through study with its regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized music faculty. The department blends a traditional music education while remaining on the cutting edge of 21st century innovations. Competitive scholarships are available for both majors and non-majors.

University of South Alabama Music Degree Programs Instrumental Performance Instrumental Music Education Vocal Performance Vocal Music Education Music with Elective Studies in Business Music with Elective Studies in specified outside fields Music minor Musical Theatre (in conjunction with Department of Drama)

Scholarship Auditions for 2007-08 Academic Year November 18, 2006 February 3, 2007 March 24, 2007 April 21, 2007 Additional audition dates are available upon request

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The National Band Association Mentor Award is presented to Dr. David L. Walters Dr. David L. Walters was awarded the prestigious "National Band Association's Mentor Award" at the Alabama Music Educators Association's In-Service Conference on January 18, 2007 at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As part of the conference the Saks High School Band, under the direction of Gene Inglis, performed in concert with Dr. David L. Walters, Director E m e r i t u s Jacksonville State University, and Dr. David Gregory, Past President of the National Band Association, as guest conductors.

After Walters had completed his piece, Dr. David Gregory made the special presentaNBA Past President David tion of the Mentor Gregory presents the NBA Award to Dr. Mentor Award to Dr. David L. Walters, highlightWalters ing the accomplishments and contributions throughout Walters professional life to his students in teaching music.

Gregory noted the gentle unassuming nature of Walters which is evident in the attached picture. This event marked Walters as the first recipient of the prestigious NBA Mentor award given in our great state of Alabama. Having been one of Dr. Walters former students, Inglis was particularly honored to have been a

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part of the nomination process which comes from all his former students who love him dearly through the National Band Association. Below is the wording on the plaque given to Dr. Walters: "National Band Association Mentor Award, in recognition of your years of distinguished service to the art of making music. Presented by the many grateful students for whom you have been an inspiration. The National Band Association honors Dr. David L. Walters."

Gene Inglis presents Dr. Walters with a scrap book of letters and memorabilia in support, celebration, and recognition of the Mentor Award as NBA Past President David Gregory looks on.

Present at the concert was two of his children, Marda and Joe (Tim was unable to attend), his wife, Jeannie, and many others to support and enjoy the event. Gene Inglis presented Dr. Walters with a scrap book of letters and memorabilia in support, celebration, and recognition of the Mentor Award.

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AMEA Wrap-up and Coming Events Rusty Logan, President, ABA I would like to thank everyone who attended the AMEA Conference. As always the conference and clinics just keep getting better. If you were unable to attend, please plan to come next year. I know President-Elect McAfee will have another outstanding clinic planned for the membership to enjoy. I would also like to thank all the performing ensembles for their contribution to the conference. It is always impressive to see the quality of programs we have in our state. Please consider applying for your group to perform. If you have questions about applying, just talk with one of the directors of this year's groups. Applications and all requested materials are due to Garry Taylor by June 1, 2007. Finally, I would like to thank those ABA members who presented sessions at this year's conference. We have wonderful members who have a wealth of knowledge that can be presented to our membership. If you have suggestions for future sessions, please get the information to a member of the ABA Board of Directors.

This year's State Concert Band Assessment will be held the week of March 12-16. The Assessment will take place at the following locations: Huntsville High School March 12, 13 & 14; Gadsden City High School - March 15 & 16; Homewood High School March 12, 13, & 14; and Troy University - March 15 & 16. The postmark deadline for entries is Monday, February 19, 2007. The All-State Clinic will be held April 19 - 21 at Auburn University. Our conductors are Cheryl Floyd - Junior High Band; Lloyd Jones - Blue Band; Tom Caneva - White Band; and James Barnes - Red Band. Please read their bios in this issue of the Ala Breve. Also included in this issue is the schedule of events for the clinic. As you can see from the schedule, we have three clinic sessions planned. Carla Gallahan and the Troy University Horn Ensemble, Dr. Ramon Vasques, Assistant Professor of Trumpet, from Auburn University and Dr. Frank Buck have all agreed to present sessions for us. The All-State Solo Festival will be held on Wednesday, April 18. If you are in 16

town, plan to attend the final competition on Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm.

The ABA Summer Conference will again be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Orange Beach. The dates for the conference are June 27-28, with the ABA Board meeting and Music Selection Committee meeting on June 26.

Contact the Hilton Garden Inn at 877-782-9444 to reserve your room. Our group code is ABA. Reservations must be made no later than June 1 to received the conference rate. If you have suggestions for clinics, please get in touch with President-Elect McAfee.

Please look over the All-State schedule and the proposed legislation published in this issue of the Ala Breve. We will discuss the proposal and vote to accept or reject it during the All-State Clinic. Also published in this edition is a letter from State Superintendent Joseph Morton. The content of his letter is something we need to take seriously.

We must take care of what we do or someone else will.

In closing, I would like to thank all the members of the ABA Board of Directors for their time and effort put into our association. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us with your concerns or comments.

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Alabama Bandmasters Association Legislative Proposal Proposal 2007-04 State Concert Band Assessment Article IX. District Chairman and Vice-Chairman (Chairman-Elect) Section 2 b.

In sentence one, replace the phrase "the District Concert Band Assessment" with "his/her district's State Concert Band Assessment". In sentence five, replace the word 'District" with "State".

Article X. Standing Committees Section 1 g.

In sentence two, delete "District/" and replace the word "Assessments" with "Assessment".

Article XVI, Concert Band Assessments Section 1. Purpose of Concert Band Assessment a.

Delete entire paragraph b.

In sentence one, delete the word "qualified" before the word bands. Change sentence three to read: "A panel of adjudicators (selected from the approved list) shall be engaged but the District Chairman for each district's State Concert Band Assessment site."

Section 2. Classification of Bands d.

Delete the phrase "District or". g.

Delete the phrase "District and". g2. Change the paragraph to read: "A band which participates in the State Concert Band Assessment and fails to receive at least one overall superior rating during five consecutive years may drop two classification without the approval of the Board of Directors."

Section 3. Procedures a.

Change sentence five to read: "This request must be received by the District Chairman a minimum of 20 days prior to the start date of the district's State Concert Band Assessment."

Delete sentence six.

Delete sentence seven. d.

In sentence one, replace the phrase: "Concert Band Assessments" with "State Concert Band Assessment".

Change sentence three to read: "It is the director's responsibility to submit registration and fees to the District Chairman for the State Concert Band Assessment." e.

In sentence one, replace the phrase "District Concert Band Assessment" with "State Concert Band Assessment".

Delete sentence two. In sentence five, replace the word "application" with "registration". f.

In sentence one, replace both times the term "District" is used with "State". g.

Delete entire paragraph. h.

Change to read: "State Concert Band Assessment must be completed before the first day of April. It is the responsibility of the District Chairman to forward the results of the State Concert Band Assessment to the ABA President no later than seven days following the completion of the assessment. The remainder of monies (after approved expenses have been paid), along with the assessment results, are to be forwarded to the ABA Executive Secretary no later than seven days following the completion of the assessment." i.

Change to read: "Sites for the State Concert Band Assessment will be determined by each ABA District using the prescribed district boundaries." j1. Replace the phrase "Concert Band Assessments" with "State Concert Band Assessments". j2. Delete the phrase "District and".

Article XIX. Fee Schedule Delete all reference to "District Concert Band Assessment".

Change State Concert Band Assessment school fee to read: "$75.00 school fee per band".

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8:00 a.m.

7:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 All-State Solo Festival - Goodwin Music Building, Recital Hall and Choir Room

Friday, April 20 continued 12:00-1:15 p.m. Phi Beta Mu Luncheon Conference Center, Governors Room

All-State Solo Festival Finals Concert Goodwin Music Building, Recital Hall (Open to the Public)

1:30-5:00 p.m.

Exhibits Open - Ballroom A

1:30-5:00 p.m.

1:30-5:00 p.m.

1:30-5:00 p.m.

1:30-5:00 p.m.

Red Band Rehearsal - Student Activities Bldg.

White Band Rehearsal - Band Hall Blue Band Rehearsal - Location TBA Jr. High Band Rehearsal - Ballroom B

2:00-2:45 p.m.

Troy University Horn Ensemble Carla Gallahan, Conductor Conference Center, Auditorium

3:00-3:45 p.m.

State Course of Study for the Fine Arts Frank Buck, Clinician Conference Center, Auditorium

4:00-4:45 p.m.

IAJE Meeting Randall Key, President Conference Center Auditorium

8:00 p.m.

Host Night Concert Auburn University Symphonic Band Johnnie Vinson, Conductor Opelika Performing Arts Center

Thursday, April 19, 2007 Meeting of ALL Band Directors Goodwin Music Building, Recital Hall ABA Vice-President Harry McAfee, presiding

1:00 p.m.

Auditions for all band students according to schedule mailed to directors by ABA

1:00-4:00p.m.

Exhibits Open Auburn University Conference Center Ballroom A

5:30 p.m.

Audition results posted at rehearsal sites Unassigned personnel posted at all four sites

6:00-7:30p.m.

Exhibits Open-Conference Center,Ballroom A

6:30-9:30p.m.

Red Band Rehearsal Conductor -James Barnes Student Activities Bldg. (closed rehearsal) White Band Rehearsal Conductor - Tom Caneva Goodwin Band Hall (closed rehearsal) Blue Band Rehearsal Conductor - Lloyd Jones Location TBA (closed rehearsal) Jr. High Band Rehearsal Conductor - Cheryl Floyd ConferenceCenter,BallroomB(closed rehearsal)

6:30-9:30p.m.

6:30-9:30p.m.

6:30-9:30p.m.

7:00-9:00p.m.

ABA Board Meeting Conference Center, Meeting Room A

12:00 midnight

Curfew for all participants. Directors are responsible for their students.

9:30-11:00 p.m. Informal reception for directors, clinicians, and exhibitors sponsored by the AU Bands at the Vinson's home,720 Highland Road, Auburn 12:00midnight

Curfew for all participants. Directors are responsible for their students.

Saturday , April 21, 2007 Red Band Rehearsal - Student Activities Bldg.

ABA Board Meeting Exhibits Open - Ballroom A White Band Rehearsal - Student Act. Bldg.

ABA General Business Meeting Conference Center, Auditorium 9:30-10:10 a.m. Blue Band Rehearsal -Student Act. Bldg.

10:15-11:00 a.m. Jr. High Band Rehearsal - Student Act. Bldg.

8:00-8:40 a.m.

8:15-9:00 a.m.

8:30-12:00 a.m.

8:45-9:25 a.m.

9:00-9:45a.m.

Friday, April 20, 2007 8:30-12:00 noon Exhibits Open - Ballroom A 11:30 a.m.

8:30-11:30a.m.

8:30-11:30a.m.

8:30-11:30a.m.

8:30-11:30a.m.

Red Band Rehearsal - Student Activities Bldg.

White Band Rehearsal - Band Hall Blue Band Rehearsal - Location TBA Jr. High Band Rehearsal - Ballroom B

9:00-10:00a.m.

ABA General Business Meeting Conference Center, Auditorium

2:00 p.m.

10:15-11:00a.m. Trumpet Clinic Dr. Ramon Vasquez Conference Center Auditorium 18

All-State Band Festival Concert I Student Activities Building Jr. High Band Blue Band All-State Band Festival Concert II Student Activities Building White Band Red Band Both concerts are open to the public.

There is no admission charge.

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A B A A l l - St a t e 2 0 0 7 C l i n i c i a n s Tom Caneva Red Band Dr. Thomas E. Caneva was appointed Director of Bands/Associate Professor of Music at Ball State University in 2006. At Ball State, Dr. Caneva's responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble, coordinating the graduate wind conducting program, teaching undergraduate conducting and administering the entire band program. He received his Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Illinois, Master of Music in Wind Conducting from the University of Texas at Austin, and Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Instrumental Conducting and Literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Previous to his appointment at Ball State, Dr. Caneva served on the faculties of the University of Illinois, University of Colorado, Auburn University, and the University of Texas. His teaching career began at Lincoln-Way Community High School in New Lenox, Illinois. In addition to university and public school teaching experience, Dr. Caneva has served as a conductor of community bands and has held the positions of Artistic Director and Conductor of the Boulder (CO) Concert Band and Principal Guest Conductor of the Denver Concert Band. Under his direction, the Boulder Concert Band performed at the 1998 Colorado Music Educator's Association Convention in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Active as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator throughout the United States and Canada, Dr. Caneva has presented lectures/clinics at College Band Director National Association Regional and National Conventions, Music Educator's National Association State Conventions and at the CBDNA Conducting Symposium. Dr. Caneva guest conducted at the CBDNA National Conference in Boulder, Colorado and at the 7th World Association of Symphonic Band and Ensembles International Convention in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1995. Additional conducting appearances have included university, public school and community bands and wind ensembles at district, regional and all-state events. In 2001, Dr. Caneva was elected to membership in the American Bandmasters Association. Additionally, he has held offices in the College Band Director's National Association, the National Band Association, the Big 12 Band Director's Association, and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Music Educator's Association. Other honorary and professional affiliations include Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lamba, Phi Mu Alpha (honorary) and Kappa Kappa Psi (honorary).

Southeastern All-Star Summer Music Camp Good Hope High School Cullman, Alabama Marching Band, Drum Major, Percussion, Color Guard, Majorette, Dance Line, Jazz Band June 18-22, 2007 For information or an application: Southeastern All-Star Summer Music Camp P.O. Box 278 Hanceville, AL 35077 (256) 734-3870 Email: garry54@bellsouth.net 20

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A B A A l l - St a t e 2 0 0 7 C l i n i c i a n s James Barnes White Band Currently serving as the Division Director for Music Theory and Composition at the University of Kansas, Professor James Barnes teaches music composition, orchestration, arranging and wind band history/repertoire courses. At KU, he served as Staff Arranger, Assistant, and later, Associate Director of Bands for 27 years. His numerous publications for concert band and orchestra are extensively performed world-wide. His works (including five symphonies) have been performed at such venues as Tanglewood, Boston Symphony Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow and the Tokyo Metropolitan Concert Hall. Barnes twice received the coveted American Bandmasters Association Ostwald Award for outstanding contemporary wind band music. He has been the recipient of numerous ASCAP Awards for composers of serious music, the Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal and the Bohumil Makovsky Award for Outstanding College Band Conductors, along with other numerous honors and grants. The world-famous Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra has recorded three compact discs of his music. Southern Music Company has released three albums of his compositions, including Symphonies, a double CD set featuring four of his symphonies for band.

Over the years, Mr. Barnes has been commissioned to compose works for all five of the major American military bands in Washington, DC. Mr. Barnes has traveled extensively as a guest composer, conductor and lecturer throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Taiwan and Singapore. He has guest conducted in Japan over 35 times. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the American Bandmasters Association and numerous other professional organizations and societies. Since 1984, his music has been exclusively published by Southern Music Company, San Antonio, Texas.

Lloyd Jones Blue Band Mr. Lloyd E. Jones is Director of Bands at the University of North Alabama. His is conductor of UNA Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, and he directs the Jazz Band, Studio Lab Band, Jazz Combo, and the "Pride of Dixie" Marching Band. In addition to these performing organizations, Mr. Jones teaches saxophone and clarinet students, Music Fundamentals, Band Arranging & Drill AMEA Committee Chairs: Writing, and conducts the Miss UNA Pageant Orchestra at the university. As a professional Hall of Fame - Lacey Powell musician, Mr. Jones has performed regularly throughout the southeast and continues to be an active saxophonist. He has served as an adjudi- Government Relations - Darry cator and clinician at numerous contests, festivals, and honor bands Pilkington & Ron Bearden throughout Alabama and Tennessee. He is an active composer, music arranger, and show designer for over 50 universities and high schools in Jazz Education - Randall Key the Southeast and Mid-Western United States. He is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Alabama Music Educators Public Relations - Doug Farris Association, the Alabama Bandmasters Association, the International Association of Jazz Educators, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Research - Dianne Orlofsky Alpha, Pi Kappa Lambda, and the National Band Association. Mr. Jones holds a BFA in Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Music Education Degree, Technology - Shirley Ellison Master of Arts in Education Degree, and is currently pursuing a PhD in music education. He and his wife, the former Amy Gist, reside in Membership - Rob Lyda Greenhill, Alabama, with their two-year-old twins, Lloyd Edward IV and Katherine Elizabeth. For further information contact Mr. Jones at Tri-M - Jed Smart lejones@una.edu.

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A B A A l l - St a t e 2 0 0 7 C l i n i c i a n s Cheryl Floyd Junior High Band Cheryl Floyd is in her fifteenth year as Director of Bands at Hill Country Middle School in Austin, Texas. Prior to her tenure at Hill Country, she served as Director of Bands at Murchison Middle School, also in Austin, for eight years. Musical organizations under her leadership have consistently been sited for musical excellence at both local contests and national invitational festivals. Mrs. Floyd is recognized nationally for her educational and musical achievements at the middle school level. In 1990 her Murchison program was the recipient of the coveted Sudler Cup Award presented to exemplary middle school band programs by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The Hill Country Middle School Band has performed at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in 1998 and again in 2006 under Mrs. Floyd's direction. Mrs. Floyd routinely serves as a conductor on the University of Texas at Austin band camp faculty and has been a member of summer music faculties at Arkansas Tech University, Baylor University, Texas Lutheran University Stephen F. Austin University, University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She enjoys an active schedule as an adjudicator, clinician, author and guest conductor throughout the United States, having served as one of the first women guest conductors of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. in September, 1998.

In 2003, Mrs. Floyd was elected to the American Bandmasters' Association. She is the fifth female member of this 225 member organization and the first middle school band director to be chosen for ABA membership. Over the past fifteen years, she has maintained a keen interest in commissioning new works for concert band and has collaborated with such internationally recognized composers as Frank Ticheli, Cajun Folk Songs, Shenandoah, Bob Margolis, Renaissance Fair, Dana Wilson, Sang!, Ron Nelson, Courtly Airs and Dances, Steven Barton, Hill Country Flourishes, Chris Tucker, Twilight in the Wilderness. Catherine McMichael, Cape Breton Postcard. The works generated by these ongoing projects have been acknowledged as being among the most significant works for young band. A 1980 graduate of Baylor University, Mrs. Floyd has also done graduate work at the University of Texas with Paula Crider, Robert Duke and Karl Kraber.

Since 1985 she has served as co-principal flute with the Austin Symphonic Band and in this capacity has performed at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic on two occasions, the American Bandmasters Association in 1993 and before the Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association on numerous occasions. She is a member of ABA, TMEA, TBA, and Phi Beta Mu. Paramount in her life is her twelve year old son, Richard Weston.

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AMEA M EMBERSHIP H ONOR R OLL The Alabama Music Educators Association is proud to present the names of those who have been members of AMEA and MENC for 25 or more continuous years. The AMEA Governing Board, on behalf of the membership, initiated this program at the Conference 2000 with each honoree attaining 25 or more years receiving an award. This year, each person reaching the 25-year number plus those reaching increments of five years beyond that will be honored.

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

Numbers following the names below represent the number of years of continuing membership - not the number of years of teaching. Many have now retired from active teaching, but continue to make contributions to music education and to the AMEA in other ways. We congratulate this group of leaders and thank them sincerely for their efforts on behalf of music education in Alabama. The following music educators were honored during the AMEA conference in January.

John Baker, President

AMEA MEMBERSHIP HONOR ROLL 2005-2006

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Rudolfo Barraca Dwight Brown Jon Bubbett Virginia Carlisle John Clarke Russell Haag Melanie Harris Jeffrey Hudson Steve Johnston Regina King John Lambert Barbara McDonald Tony Pike Jerry Potter Erwin Reynolds Rebecca Rodgers Vanessa Watts

25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

Marcia Ashford Frank Blanton Martha Burdette Cheryl Clarke Virginia Matherly Diana Mayhall Harry McAfee James Merriweather Grailor Price Rebecca Rockhill James Rogers Rita Salzberg Jerry Toole Diane Turner

30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

Patrick Bacon Milton Welch

35 35

Carmelita Gandy Stewart Hampton Ronald Lett John Papastefan William T. Robinson Thomas Smith

40 40 40 40 40 40

Merilyn Jones Darry Pilkington Orland Thomas

50 50 50

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AMEA Conference 2007

Elementary/General Division

Pass on the Passion!

Sara Womack, President, Elementary/General As many of you know, my grandfather recently passed away after a long and happy life. As a result, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about the legacy he left behind. Gramps was a thoughtful and caring person, who was always ready with a smile, kind words, and a hug. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II and his career was spent with U.S. Steel, first in Birmingham and then in Pittsburgh, but his lifelong passion was music. He played a houseful of instruments, sang, and gave others the opportunity to experience his passion for music as a square dance caller. At home, Gran and Gramps gave in to Dad's every musical whim, from the accordion to the ukulele. The banjo is what stuck.

Some of my favorite pictures from this time show Gramps and Dad sitting around the house playing banjo, guitar, and bass. When Dad began to take guitar lessons, he would run home to share whatever he had learned that day and they would play into the night. Gran and Gramps made music an essential part of family life.

Later in his life, as my brother and I were growing up, Gramps would always attend our performances. Elementary school Christmas programs, middle school renditions of "When the Saints Go Marching In," halftime shows in the freezing cold, wind ensemble performances at spaghetti suppers, jazz band gigs at art shows, and percussion ensemble concerts in beautiful recital halls were some of the places Gramps frequented with video camera in hand. When he was no longer able to play music, Gramps still surrounded himself with musicians by listening to and talking about music. Even in his death, his passion for music has comforted our souls.

Interlaced in all the papers found regarding funeral arrangements were two newspaper clippings discussing the honor of having Taps sounded at the funerals of veterans. Gramps received his final musical whim when one of my father's longtime friends played Taps at his funeral.

I am very fortunate to have this musical lega-

cy in my family, but many of our students never experience the same passion. Their families never sing silly songs or play on pots and pans. They don't sing hymns at church or talk about great musicians. It falls to us, as music teachers, to pass on this passion that we all possess. All of us have a Gramps, someone that has demonstrated their undying passion for music by sharing it with others. We can each be that person for our students. What are you doing to show your passion?

Announcements The conference was a great success. For the first time, the Elementary/General Division sponsored multiple performing groups. Please think of applying as a performing group for next year. We would love to have another fantastic showing next year!

Look out for information regarding next year's Elementary Music Festival to be held in the fall. This year, the Festival included almost 200 fourth and fifth grade students from twenty schools performing quality literature in great facilities under the leadership of an incredible clinician. This tradition will continue next year. Information will be sent in April.

The bylaws for the Elementary/General Division were recently revised. You can access the updated document on the AMEA website. New officers were elected at the recent business meeting. Sharon August, Liberty Park Elementary School in Vestavia Hills, will serve as President-Elect. While Beth Davis, Somerville Road Elementary School in Decatur, will serve as Treasurer and Karla Hodges, Clay Elementary School in Jefferson County, will serve as Secretary. I would like to thank Rhonda Tucker, Louisa Elmore, and Anne Bell-Alford for their outstanding leadership during their terms.

Please do not hesitate to e-mail me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns sara@music.org. Thank you to everyone who stepped up during my absence at the AMEA InService!

Upcoming Elementary/General Events: Southern Division MENC Conference in Charleston, South Carolina - February 8-10 Alabama AOSA Spring Workshop with Marilyn Humphreys at Edgewood Elementary School Saturday, February 24 AMEA/AOSA Joint Workshop with Melissa Berke at Greystone Elementary School - Saturday, September 15 26

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The University of

Montevallo Department of Music Montevallo, Alabama

Inspired by the past, dedicated to the future!

Special Events for High School Students: • High School Honor Choir Festival, October 26 – 28 • High School Woodwind Workshop, November 17 – 18 • All-State Trumpet Clinic, December 2

Notable Events & Concerts • Faculty Recital, Dr. Lori Ardovino, clarinet, & the Stratford String Quartet, October 2 • Guest Artist, Jennifer Cowgill, soprano, October 3 • Guest Artist, Wanda Brister, soprano, October 16 • Alumnus Recital, Patrick Evans, baritone, assisted by the Chamber Singers, October 17 • Wind Ensemble, October 19 • Concert Choir, October 22 • Faculty Recital, Dr. Martin Cochran, euphonium, November 7 • Opera Scenes, November 9 – 10 • Birmingham Art Music Alliance Concert, November 13 • Jazz Ensemble, November 16 • University Chorus & Chamber Singers, November 20 • Faculty Recital, Dr. Joseph Ardovino, trumpet, November 27 • Wind Ensemble, November 30 • Christmas Choral Concert, December 1 For more information, including starting times, call or email us: 205.665.6670 music@montevallo.edu www.montevallo.edu/music

The Faculty Cynthia Jones, 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

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AVA Notes Paul Edmondson, President, Alabama Vocal Association It's always great to spend time with our colleagues sharing ideas and solutions to problems. This year's AMEA Winter Conference followed suit! Our clinicians, Dr. John Ratledge (UA), Dr. Ian Loeppky (UNA) and Dr. Patricia Corbin (JSU) (Jody Powell, St. Paul's Episcopal, accompanist) each presented excellent sessions that will prove quite helpful in our classrooms. The reading sessions presented by Myra Murray from Hal Leonard Corporation (Dorothy Ward, Corner High School, accompanist) and Greg Gilpin from Shawnee Press (Lana Cornutt, Gadsden City High School, accompanist) not only provided us with literature to peruse but also were quite entertaining! I always enjoy meeting the personalities behind the compositions. I was extremely proud of each of our performing groups.

The Alabama Vocal Association extends our sincere appreciation to Hartselle High School (Wanda Thompson), Faith Christian High School (Donna Callahan), Emma Sansom Middle School (Gina Garmon), Baldwin Magnet Junior High School (Mike Spivey), The University of Alabama (Dr. John Ratledge) and

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Jacksonville State University (Dr. Patricia Corbin) for preparing your groups and performing for us.

The All-State Show Choir (Dr. Jeff Carter, clinician and Shawn Eck, choreographer) was phenomenal! Vivienne Atkins did a great job coordinating this event - THANKS! A special word of thanks goes out to our AVA Board who served as presiders over each of the sessions and has also been extremely helpful to me in planning and implementing all of our association's events.

Speaking of, All-State 2007 is just around the corner - March 1-3. I want to personally thank Dr. Tim Banks and Dr. Joseph Hopkins (Dean) for making it possible for us to house both high school and middle school on the campus of Samford University.

With this wonderful new set-up comes the need for each of us to study the venue map. Even the facilities with which are familiar now have different names!

When your information packet arrives please read and study the information carefully to assure an easy transition.

If you qualify for State Level Performance Evaluation it is recommended that you register as soon as possible to allow you to perform at the desired site. The sites are as follows: Monday, April 30th Gadsden City High School; Tuesday, May 1st - First Baptist Church of Montgomery; Wednesday, May 2nd Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Birmingham; and Thursday, May 3rd - Davidson High School in Mobile.

I want to thank you as an organization for your work in the classroom and your diligence for excellence within our association. See you at All-State!

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2 0 0 7 A l l - St a t e C h o r a l F e s t i v a l S c h e d u l e S a m f o r d U n i v e r s i t y, M a r c h 1 - 3 , 2 0 0 7 Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Friday, March 2, 2007

12:00 Noon Board Meeting

8:30-11:30

3:00-5:00

Outstanding Male Choral Student Competition

5:00

OCS Group Picture/Break

6:00-8:00

Outstanding Female Choral Student Competition

9:00 - 10:15 AVA General Meeting 11:00.-1:00 Lunch Break (MS) 11:30-1:30 Lunch Break (HS)

Thursday, March 1, 2007 8:00 -11:00 Show Choir Rehearsal 8:30

Breakfast Meeting (President, President-elect, Clinicians and Choir Coordinators)

8:30-10:30

Registration

10:00

Outstanding Accompanist Auditions

4th Rehearsal MS Mixed SATB MS Girls SSA HS TTBB

10:30

General Assembly with Students and Directors

11:30-1:30

1st Rehearsal High School SATB High School SSA High School TTBB Middle School Mixed Middle School Treble

1:00-4:00 1:30 -4:30

5th Rehearsal (MS) 5th Rehearsal (HS) MS Girls SATB MS Mixed SSA HS TTBB

4:00-6:30 4:30-6:30

Dinner Break (MS) Dinner Break (HS)

5:30-6:15

Show Choir Rehearsal

7:00

ALL-STATE CONCERT Teachers and Chaperones must sit with students. Please leave aisle seats for teachers and chaperones.

Saturday, March 3, 2007 8:00-9:00

SATB Dress Rehearsal SSA Dress Rehearsal

1:30-3:00

Lunch Break

9:00-10:00

3:00-5:30

2nd Rehearsal

10:00-11:00 TTBB Dress Rehearsal

5:30-7:30

Dinner Break

7:30-9:30

3rd Rehearsal

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Lunch Break

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AVA A l l - S t a t e 2 0 0 6 C l i n i c i a n s Joseph Martin, High School TTBB Joseph Martin is recognized throughout the United States as a composer, conductor, and concert pianist. His choral compositions, both sacred and secular, are published by numerous publishing houses, including Shawnee Press, where he is a member of the staff as Director of Sacred Publications, with responsibilities for overseeing the editorial and creative direction of the company and also coordinating the recording and production aspects of future sacred publishing efforts. While at Furman University, he was accompanist for choral director and composer Milburn Price and, inspired by his teaching, Martin began to compose. Over 850 compositions are currently in print and the list continues to grow. His first solo piano recording, American Tapestry, was nominated for a Dove Award. This album, along with his other recordings (Songs of the Journey, Celtic Tapestry, and A Christmas Tapestry) has been enormously popular in the sacred and secular markets. He has recorded for Yamaha's Disklavier series and has composed hundreds of commissioned works. Along with Mark Hayes and David Angerman, Joseph has co-authored a fully graded, progressive piano method for the Christian student called Keys for the Kingdom. His major works include 16 choral cantatas and Song of Wisdom, a choral tone poem based on the best-selling children's book, Old Turtle. His music can be heard in such diverse locations as Carnegie Hall in New York City; the Mel Tillis Theatre in Branson, Missouri; and in hundreds of worship services in churches across the United States and Canada. He continues to surprise audiences with the variety and scope of his compositions and arrangements. Joseph Martin, a native of North Carolina, earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina.

Subsequently he earned a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Texas, Austin.

Joseph taught for five years in the Piano Pedagogy Department of the University of Texas. His piano teachers include Jimmy Woodle, David Gibson, Amanda Vick Lethco, Martha Hilley and Danielle Martin. Joseph lives in Austin, Texas with his children Jonathan and Aubrey and his wife Sue.

The University of Southern Mississippi now offers four Master of Music Education degree plans: •Online •Summers Only •Traditional •Licensure (Bachelor of Music or Arts students only) For information contact Dr. Gary Adam at gary.adam@usm.edu or 601.266.4085 http://www.usm.edu/music

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AVA A l l - S t a t e 2 0 0 6 C l i n i c i a n s Julian Ackerley, Middle School Mixed Chorus Director of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus since 1980, Julian Ackerley has achieved national and international acclaim as an accomplished conductor and administrator of children's choral performing arts organizations. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Arizona with special emphasis in music education, vocal performance and choral conducting. His many successes include national and international tours, numerous critically acclaimed recordings, collaborations with national symphony orchestras and opera companies and increased fiscal stability for the Chorus.

He is an experienced teacher having taught at all levels, elementary to college, prior to his appointment with the Boys Chorus. In addition to serving as director of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Dr. Ackerley has also been the Associate Conductor of the International Children's Festival Chorus and Conductor of the American Youth Choir, a national honor choir of both boy and girl singers.

As AYC conductor from its inception in 1999, Dr. Ackerley has conducted in international festivals in China, Mexico, South America and Europe. He is currently vice president of the International Society for Children's Choral and Performing Arts (ISCCPA), a board member for The Alliance For Arts and Understanding (AFAU) which is the umbrella organization for the AmericaFest Festivals, and is the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Repertoire and Standards Chair for boychoirs in the state of Arizona. Other professional affiliations include the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity. Dr. Ackerley often serves as a clinician and guest conductor. Most recently he was the conductor clinician at the 5th Biennial Boychoir and Young Men's Festival in Salem, Oregon and at the Children's Universal Music Festival in Fort Worth, Texas. He also served as an invited clinician for the Conductor's Symposium at AmericaFest, the internationally renowned festival held at St. John's University in Minnesota. Under Dr. Ackerley's direction, the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus has flourished. He instills in his singers the importance of their responsibilities, the tradition they follow and the fine young men they are. The performances showcase the power of his comprehensive music program, administered with a caring hand while demanding the highest level of musicianship and discipline. Dr. Ackerley's dedication to artistic quality and the well being of his choristers has been key in building the reputation of the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus.

Paul Magyar, High School SSA Dr. Paul Magyar (pronounced Major) is administrator over all aspects of the Tallowood Music Ministry, a ministry which includes over 950 enrolled persons in 17 ensembles.

He plans, coordinates, and leads all of Tallowood's worship services, and leads Tallowood's Adult Choirs and Orchestra. He and his wife, Mary, have two children, Stephen and Anna. Prior to coming to Tallowood in 1995, he served other churches in Louisiana, Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma, fulfilling a call to vocational ministry. Dr. Magyar is the son of Southern Baptist International Mission Board missionaries to Colombia, where he lived until graduating from high school in 1978. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Choral Conducting from Louisiana State University, a Master of Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Music from Oklahoma Baptist University.

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AVA A l l - S t a t e 2 0 0 6 C l i n i c i a n s Steven Curtis, High School SATB Dr. Steven Curtis is the Director of the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma, where he directs the University Choir. His choirs have appeared at state, regional, and national music conventions and have toured and performed in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, England, and Italy. He has conducted elementary, middle school, high school, and college level district, regional, and all state choirs in the Midwest, Southwest, and in Delaware. Dr. Curtis adjudicates extensively throughout the country.

He is a specialist in the boys' changing voice and has presented at conferences and conventions on this topic. He has been elected to the governing boards of the Oklahoma Music Educators Association and the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association. In 1989, he was awarded the Outstanding Professor for the Norman campus by the University of Oklahoma Student Association. In July, 1996, he was named Director of Distinction by the membership of the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association. Dr. Curtis holds a BME from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, an MME from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, and a PhD in Music Education from the University of Oklahoma.

Ruth E. Dwyer, Middle School Treble Chorus Ruth E. Dwyer is a frequent guest conductor and clinician for festivals, conferences, colleges and universities across the United States and abroad. She is internationally recognized as a treble choir specialist and Kodaly educator. In 2000, Mrs. Dwyer was the guest conductor for the OAKE National Children's Choir in Seattle, WA. She has conducted numerous MENC, OAKE and ACDA All-State and Honor Choirs throughout the USA. Dwyer has directed the FSI National Children's Choir held in Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, NYC and is the Artistic Director of the Northern Lights Choral Festival in Alaska. Dwyer is the Director of Education and Associate Director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir (ICC). Her work with the children's choir has allowed her to tour and conduct in a wide variety of venues. Her choirs have performed for the Indiana Music Educators Association, in Carnegie Hall, the National Orff Schuwerk Conference, the Pacific International Children's Choir Festival, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and across Central Europe. As the ICC Director of Education she is highly involved in curriculum development, program development, and assisting and mentoring the teaching staff. Dwyer is also the Artistic Director of the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir, a cooperative effort of the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and the Indianapolis Children's Choir. This program helps to meet the choral arts needs of communities outside of the Indianapolis area. She teaches music methods at Butler University and is a published composer, choral arranger and editor. She is also a consultant for Hal Leonard's choral textbook series. Presently, her choral works are available through Colla Voce , Hal Leonard and Thomas House Publications. Prior to her fulltime position with ICC, Dwyer served the State of Indiana for 19 years as a public school music educator. In 1996, Dwyer was named the Outstanding Elementary Music Educator of The Year by the Indiana Music Educators Association. Her work in the education field involves multi-cultural activities, educational needs of inner city youth, and a particular awareness of special needs students. Her teaching experiences have included K through 12 choral/general music, collegiate studies, handbell and church choirs. Ruth Dwyer earned both her Bachelor and Masters degrees from Indiana University where she majored in music education, voice and secondary education. While attending Indiana University she also received her Kodaly certification and is currently a member of the Organization of American Kodaly Educators (OAKE). She is a member of the AOSA , IMEA, MENC, and is a life member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Mrs. Dwyer has served as Chair of the Children's Choral Repertoire and Standards Committee for the Indiana Choral Directors Association (ICDA) and recently served as the Ethnic and Multicultural Concerns Chair. She is a past member of the Executive Board for the Indiana Music Educators Association.

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AMEA Governing Board Meeting Minutes January 17, 2007 Bryant Conference Center University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama

* First Annual Composition Competition 39 applicants Winner, Mark Lortz Winning composition will be premiered at the Festival * AOA Treasurer's Report presented and discussed Elementary Division, Sara Womack * First elementary clinic was held in Hoover and was a huge success.

Plans are already being made for next year's clinic * There were 70 participants in the Fall Workshop. The group will join the Orff Chapter for this year's workshop Alabama Vocal Association, Paul Edmondson * All State Festival will be held at Samford University * Discussed clinicians for the Vocal Division of the AMEA Conference Alabama Bandmasters Association, Rusty Logan * Eight performing ensembles and eight clinics will be presented at AMEA as part of the ABA Division * ABA Summer In-Service Conference June 27-28, 2007 Orange Beach, AL * All State Solo Festival April 18, 2007 Auburn University * All State Clinic April 19-21, 2007 Auburn University Clinicians: James Barnes, Tom Caneva, Lloyd Jones, Cheryl Floyd * ABA State Band Festival March 12-14, 2007 Huntsville High School Homewood High School March 15-16, 2007 Gadsden City High School Troy University Higher Education Division, Kim Walls * The Higher Education Division is working to become more involved in the AMEA * Programs for the higher education performances at the 2007 AMEA were distributed to members of the governing board CMENC, Michelle Cross * Establishment of open lines of communication within the collegiate groups was a main goal for CMENC this year.

Old Business Young Composers Competition Four winners were selected Plaques will be given to the winners at the Friday evening concert at the AMEA Conference Hall of Fame Nomination form and guidelines were distributed to the Board and discussion occurred Changes will be made to the forms to reflect discus sion and will be presented at the Saturday AMEA Governing Board meeting The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be held January 21, 2007 at 1:00 pm in the Bryant Conference Center.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm by John Baker.

Respectfully submitted, Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary

The AMEA Governing Board met in the Bryant Conference Center on January 17, 2007. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by AMEA President, John Baker. Present at the meeting: John Baker, Becky Rodgers, Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Rusty Logan, Ginger Zingara, Paul Edmondson, Michelle Cross, Maggie Snyder, Kim Walls, and Sara Womack.

Becky Rodgers (Rusty Logan) motioned to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the August 19, 2006 meeting. Carried Rusty Logan (Becky Rodgers) motioned to move the reading of the Treasurer's report to the January 20, 2007 AMEA Governing Board Meeting. Carried Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports AMEA Executive Director, Garry Taylor * Conference Information Eleven program ads were sold this year Pocket conference schedules were printed this year A stage manager was hired for Thursday and Friday performances in the Concert Hall to oversee performance/stage management Exhibit space sold out for the conference * Plaques were distributed to District Chairman for the conference clinicians and performers within their Divisions * Presider responsibilities were discussed * AMEA web page provided information on conference registration, a copy of the conference schedule, exhibitor information, the Ala Breve, and Division information AMEA Treasurer, Cindy Pass * Discussed hotel information, registration, and conference information for all AMEA Board Members AMEA President, John Baker * President Baker attended the MENC meeting this summer and reported to the Board that the recurring theme was "emerging leaders". The next meeting is in Charleston, SC, several members of the AMEA Board will be attending * The State Strategic Plan was posted last week * MENC has partnered with businesses and this has caused concern.

NEB will discuss this and the strategic plan for modification and updates * FAME (Future Alabama Music Educators) Program, in only its second year, has grown to over 100 registered students * Pat Stegall discussed the nomination form and requirements for the Hall of Fame Ala Breve, Editor's Report, Garry Taylor * Article submissions were requested and encouraged * Each Division Chair was encouraged to have a first year teacher write about their experience at their first AMEA Conference * A page of quotes from the conference will be included in the Ala Breve * Deadline for the next issue is January 25, 2007 * All-State Band and All-State Chorus schedules and information is needed for the February edition of the Ala Breve Alabama Orchestra Association, Maggie Snyder AMEA General Session Minutes * All State Orchestra Festival will be held at the University of Alabama January 19, 2007 Moody, Concert Hall on February 8-11, 2007 The Alabama Music Educators Association met in General Session at * All AOA information, including All State, is available on the website: 10:30 am on January 19, 2007 in Moody Concert Hall on the campus www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org Continued on the bottom of page 36 * Conductors for the All State Orchestra Festival: Bohuslav Rattay, Dr. Anne Witt, and Dr. Clark Potter 34 ala breve February 2007

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Troy University - submitted by Dr. Larry Blocher 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 the John M. Long School of Music; a 2006-07 highlights version.

New Faculty/Faculty in New Places Professor Carla Gallahan, horn/music education; Dr. Tim Phillips, clarinet/music history; Professor Robert W. Smith, coordinator of music industry; Dr. Michael Hix, voice/music theory; Dr. Jihye Chang, accompanist; Dr. Catherine Allard, Collegiate Singers (fall); Dr. Diane Orlofsky, Chamber Choir (year-round), Collegiate Singers (spring), Coordinator of Choral Music; Dr. Mark Walker, Coordinator of Graduate Studies; Professor James Smith, Coordinator of Undergraduate Music Education.

Performance "Traditions" The "Sound of the South" performed "live" for more than ¼ million folks this fall, and traveled to New Orleans for the "Bowl." The Choral Masterworks series featured Handel's Messiah in November. The Sounds of the Season, a college-wide production entitled Illuminations opened the Troy campus/community holiday season. Middle School and High School SEUS clinics/concerts brought hundreds of public school students and their directors to campus along with guest conductors and composers from around the country. Dr. James Zingara, Dr. Tim Phillips, Dr. Michael Hix, Dr. Meg Jackson, and Dr. Jihye Chang presented faculty recitals. The Symphony Band and Chamber Choir will take annual spring concert tours. The School of Music will present more than 100 public performances this year.

A "New" Program and an International Vision Music Industry (general music) is offering "real world" music industry experiences for students under the leadership of Professor Robert W. Smith and Dr. John Jinright. Two new recording studios are "in place." Dr. Catherine Allard will spend the spring semester on sabbatical in China studying Chinese singing and aesthetics. Professor Robert W. Smith will premier and record his new band work Don Quixote in Valencia, Spain this summer, and will involve Troy University music industry students in the recording process "on site." Professor Ralph Ford and the Troy University Symphony Band recently recorded the CD "A Wish to the World," featuring the music of Stephen Melillo, with the composer in residence during the recording. The CD will be released world wide in 26 countries. A second CD of Stephen Melillo's music will be recorded by the Symphony Band in our campus studios in May. Summer Study Our Summer Band Director's Institute (SBDI) will feature Dr. Robert Foster and Dr. Richard Miles (June 17-21).

Special video podcast sessions taught by Robert W. Smith will give directors an opportunity to learn to use podcasts as communication and advocacy tools. The SBDI will be held in conjunction with our Summer Band Camp, which will feature a new public school concert band segment conducted by Professor Carla Gallahan.

This is an exciting time in the John M. Long School of Music. We invite you to "visit" us at music.troy.edu or in person soon.

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Research Division

Research---Past, Present, and Future Diane Orlofsky, Chair, Research Division Past Many thanks to Dr. Roy Legette, Associate Professor of Music and Lilly Teaching Fellow at the University of Georgia, for his thought-provoking and challenging sessions on student motivation and school success and how to create a climate of mentoring and sense of community through teacher research. If you were unable to attend Dr. Legette's sessions, but would like copies of his summaries, please contact him at rlegette@uga.edu.

Present Start looking around at your current research projects. Do you have one that is in progress? Care to share with other colleagues? If so, you can start working toward submitting an abstract for consideration for the 2008 AMEA research poster session.

Future The research poster session will be held during the Higher Education Division Mixer. It will be in an informal and relaxed setting and provide participants with time to reconnect with colleagues and share research interests. Please encourage graduate students (and promising undergrads) to submit as well.

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 1, 2007

Minutes, continued from page 34 of The University of Alabama. President John Baker called the meeting to order.

The Association voted to dispense of the reading of the Secretary's Report and the reading of the Treasurer's Report.

* Appreciation was expressed to all that assisted with conference preparation and registration Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports All divisions reported that the conference ran smoothly and had positive comments.

Appreciation was extended to Garry Taylor for his work and dedication to our organization.

New CMENC President Nathan Tucker was introduced: Dr. Mark Walker, Troy University, was introduced as the new President of the Higher Education Division.

Discussion/Suggestions for consideration Old Business * Hall of Fame - the information and nomination form will be in the February Ala Breve * Young Composers Competition - has made a wonderful addition to the organization. Discussion occurred about the possibility of having the winning selections performed or recordings available at the conference.

New Business * Paul Edmondson will explore the idea of creating a Student Conductor Program * Ginger Zingara will provide a year-end summary of the Mentoring Program at the June meeting. * Each Division is asked to bring a detailed financial report to the June meeting The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be Thursday, June 14, 2007.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 pm by John Baker.

Respectfully submitted, Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary

There was no Old Business to discuss and no New Business was presented. The meeting was adjourned and the program began with the Keynote Speaker, Peter Boonshaft and performances by the Edgewood Elementary Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Theresa McKibben, and the Baldwin Magnet Junior High School Choir, under the direction of Mike Spivey.

AMEA Governing Board Meeting January 20, 2006 Cavalier Room, Bryant Conference Center The AMEA Governing Board met at the Cavalier Room in the Bryant Conference Center on January 20, 2007. The meeting was called to order by AMEA President John Baker. Present at the meeting: John Baker, Becky Rodgers, Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Rusty Logan, Ginger Zingara, Paul Edmondson, Michelle Cross, Maggie Snyder, Mark Walker, Melissa Kimbrough, and Sara Womack, Nathan Tucker.

The Board voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the January 17, 2007 meeting of the Governing Board.

AMEA Treasurer's Report, Cindy Pass * Estimated attendance at the 2007 AMEA In-Service Conference was 909 * Financial report was distributed * July 2005 - June 2006 balance: $8, 349.80 * Total assets as of January 20, 2007: $87,003.59 36

Other future research opportunities include the Research Seminar at the University of Alabama, June 23rd (9 a.m.4 p.m.).

Contact Dr. Carol Prickett (cpricket@bama.ua.edu) for participation details.

The Society for Music Teacher Education 2007 Symposium, September 13-15, 2007 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. (http://smte.us) We look forward to hearing from you and to receiving your abstracts! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of the information in this column: dorlof@troy.edu

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C ALL FOR S ESSION P ROPOSALS 2008 In-Service Conference January 10-12 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Name____________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________ City __________________ State ___________ Zip _____________ Phone (_____) ______________________________________Email __________________________________________ Proposed Session Title ______________________________________________________________________________ Session Description _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Division (please check all that apply): _____ Alabama Vocal Association

_____ Alabama Bandmasters Association

_____ Higher Education

_____ Collegiate (CMENC)

_____ Alabama Orchestra Association

_____ Elementary/General

Conditions: • Session proposals must be submitted by the individual who will be presenting the session as the primary clinician.

• All Alabama clinicians who are music educators must be members of MENC and must register for the conference in order to present a session.

• AMEA does not pay honoraria or expenses to its members.

• Individual requests for particular times cannot be granted. Submission of a proposal assumes acceptance of the scheduled times.

• If the session is accepted, the primary clinician will be responsible for informing all other participants of all the specifics relating to the session.

Please attach a black and white photograph and clinician biography (100 words or less) Submit to: Garry Taylor, Executive Director 1046 Chinook St., Auburn, AL 36830 NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2007 38

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P ERFORMANCE A PPLICATION 2008 In-Service Conference January 10-12 University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Name of Ensemble __________________________________________________________________________________ Current # of Members ________________________________________Age Level of Ensemble ____________________ School ____________________________________________________ Director _______________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ City ______________________Zip _________ Phone: School (_____) ______________________________________Home (_____)____________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Division (please check all that apply): _____ Alabama Vocal Association

_____ Alabama Bandmasters Association

_____ Higher Education

_____ Collegiate (CMENC)

_____ Alabama Orchestra Association

_____ Elementary/General

Conditions: • Submission must include completed performance application, high quality recording of the ensemble (no more than two years old), programs from recent concerts, biography of the conductor and performing group, picture of the performing group and two letters of recommendation. (A current photograph of the group and conductor will be requested should the ensemble be selected to perform.)

• Recordings must include two varied selections of high-quality literature.

• Consideration will be given to level of musical quality, variety, as well as overall conference schedule and planning.

• Directors will be notified of selection by July 15, 2007

Please attach a black and white photograph of the performing group, biography of the group and conductor (100 words or less each), recent concert programs, and two letters of recommendation.

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Higher Education

“Old Chestnuts and “New Favorites” Kimberly Walls, President, Higher Ed Division All of the Higher Education Division AMEA In-Service Conference sessions were successful thanks to facilitators Jeanette Fresne, Diane Orlofsky, and Carl Hancock and the session presenters. Carl Hancock reviewed research regarding music teacher shortages. James Zingara discussed teaching problem solving to applied brass students. Members were able to visit and catch up at the Mixer. At the business meeting, Mark Walker was elected as President

of the division. HED also sponsored concerts for the first time. Applied faculty from across the state performed and discussed teaching applications of compositions for study by college music majors. Each concert was well attended, the performances were excellent, and audience members gave many compliments. Discussion at the business meeting supported continuing the concert series. Following are the concert notes provided by the performers.

Sonata in F Major by Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) Though there is an ever-growing wealth of quality literature written for the euphonium, we must often "beg, borrow, and steal" from the repertory of other instruments to learn Baroque style. Baroque cello and bassoon music often translates beautifully to the euphonium due to the similar tessitura, lyrical style, and technical capabilities of both instruments. When beginning to teach Baroque style, I often turn to Marcello's Sonata in F Major. The Sonata is the first of six sonatas that Marcello wrote for cello.

The first two movements are contrasting in nature, offering a perfect introduction to Baroque lyrical and technical styles. These movements also give me an opportunity to work with the student on some of the fundamental problems of brass performance including dotted rhythms, dynamic contrasts within a short phrase, breath control, tongue and finger coordination, and musical interpretation. These movements are also well-suited to the trombone and tuba (transposed down an octave), and are within the technique and range abilities of advanced high school students. Martin Cochran (euphonium) and Pamela Gordon (piano), The University of Montevallo "The Trees on the Mountains" from Susannah by Carlisle Floyd This is an excellent piece for teaching collegiate-level studio because it requires a mature singer for a mature selection. I am referring to the poetic nature of the piece in the line "my heart wants warming, my baby a name." The piece also tests the singer's stamina because of the continuous movement from one phrase to the next, not allowing much room to breathe. I believe that a younger, less experienced singer, would have more difficulty in trying to maintain the continuity of these sections of the music.

The piece is not sung with typical phrasing; I refer to breathing or pausing where commas occur. Rather, the singer is encouraged to sing a line such as "the summer jes vanished and left them there, like a false-hearted lover, jes like my own" on one breath. The collegiate-level studio singer is challenged to incorporate as much variety in using the dynamic level as possible to totally engross the audience with the performance of this piece. By using such extremes in dynamics, also, when the singer is heard, it is rather impressive to hear such remarkable control exhibited. For example, the singer can sing "come back, oh lover, if jes fer a day" at a fortissimo level at one point, then sing it just the opposite at a pianissimo level and astound the audience. In teaching this piece to prepare a singer for a recital, for instance, she should exaggerate the lips as to make the performance appear effortless. Bessie Hunter-Shelton (soprano), Lawson State Community College and John Jinright (piano), Troy University A Pocket Full of Wry by Lowell Shaw Lowell Shaw studied with Max Pottag at Northwestern University where he received his Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees.

He was the second horn and pops arranger of the Buffalo Philharmonic from 1956-1994. He is best known to horn players as the composer of jazz and popular styled horn quartets called Fripperies. In 1990 he received the Punto Award from the International Horn Society for making major contributions at the regional or national level to the art of horn playing. "A Pocket Full of Wry" is a brass trio in a light jazz style. The technique and style make it appropriate at both the high school and college level. Published in 1974 this is a good example of the practice, common at the time, of using standard articulations to approximate jazz styles. It is an excellent teaching piece for students not yet familiar with those styles. The parts require rhythmic independence, with lines that pass off between instruments as often as they are shared. Laura Parsons (trumpet), Stillman College; Bill Schaffer (horn),, Auburn University and Jesse Provo

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Mi sueño by Edward Kilenyi, Sr. (1884-1968) American schools of music have seen an increased interest in Spanish art songs. Vocal students entering college are likely to have been exposed to Spanish in their language studies. Since Spanish and Italian share so much in common, it makes sense to utilize Spanish art songs along side beginning Italian. Students are perhaps not as likely to be intimidated by a language they may frequently hear in daily life. Therefore, Spanish is a good transition language for many nervous new voice students. If the instructor takes time to show the similarities to and differences from Italian, then the student can feel more comfortable singing in Italian and then moving on to other common art song languages. Fortunately, collections of Spanish art songs are now coming into print. One such collection is Favorite Spanish Art Songs, edited by Richard Walters. The collection of songs was aimed primarily for American singers, so the Spanish IPA pronunciations more closely match the Spanish of Latin American than of Spain. Mi sueño is a Mexican folk song arranged by the Hungarian composer/violinist, Edward Kilenyi, Sr. (1884-1968). Kilenyi studied music in Hungary and under Mascangi in Rome. He became an American citizen in 1915. He is probably remembered mostly for his teaching and his work in Hollywood movie music. Kilenyi's most notable composition student was George Gershwin. Two of Kelenyi's Mexican folk songs are included in the collection. Mi sueño is translated as My dream. In the song, the singer begs for forgiveness and a second chance at love, lest he die. Jeff Gilbreath (baritone) and Jennifer Canfield (piano), Auburn University Elegy for Mippy II by Leonard Bernstein Elegy for Mippy II has obvious footing in both the classical and jazz styles. Composed around 1950, it was written during the early stages of the third stream movement. It is a very short work; only 27 measures long but is filled with complicated rhythms, a wide ranging use of dynamics, and jazz styling. It is not a technically demanding work but requires a trombonist that has developed sufficient skills in range, legato articulation, musicality, and tenor clef reading. It is a favorite for undergraduate senior recitals and professional recitals, and would be a challenging piece for an advanced high school student. Bernstein indicates on the part; "the trombonist should accompany himself by tapping one foot, mezzo forte, four to the bar." While instructors generally tell students not to tap their foot while playing, take advantage of this opportunity. This is not an easy thing to accomplish with the syncopation and changing divisions of the beat. Although written in 12/8, Mippy II mixes in several sections with beats divided by two and four, and a section in a double time swing feel. Mippy II is a good selection for students that have a solid high B-flat but not the endurance to perform longer works. Excluding the pedal B-flat at the end, the range is two and a half octaves, and the tessitura is in the middle register. There are two instances where the low B-flat can be played in a flat third position using the valve. Doug Bristol (trombone), Alabama State University Frozen Toes 'n Nose 'n Freezin' Knees by Don Bowyer This piece, for soprano, trombone, and piano, is based on whole tone scales, making it an excellent introduction to that sound.

Additionally, the piece has a light jazz feel, though it is fully notated, and provides a chamber setting for students to explore.

Don Bowyer (trombone), Karen Young (soprano),and Margery Whatley (piano),University of Alabama in Huntsville Etude in B Major; Op. 6, No. 9 and Etude in C Major; Op. 6, No. 10 by Clair Omar Musser Clair Musser's Etudes are some of the very first works written for marimba that required the use of four mallets - no small achievement for some 70 years ago. Musser was one of the primary catalysts for bringing the concert marimba into awareness as a solo instrument. Written during Musser's tenure at Northwestern University, these pieces deal with specific technical problems on the instrument. Some of the challenges include balancing one mallet (or voice) in one hand against two in the other, bringing out a moving voice in one mallet while the other three remain on the same notes, executing contrary motion, and all of this at a fast tempo. Perhaps greater than any of these technical concerns, however, is the pedagogical importance of these pieces from a historical perspective. The fact that solo literature for the marimba did not come into existence until the mid-twentieth century puts the percussionist at a disadvantage to the centuries of piano and violin literature that forms the standards of those studios, giving these pieces even greater importance. Clair Musser is also the father of the primary multiple-mallet grip in use by more than three-quarters of marimbists to this day. In addition, the "Musser" brand name appears on many concert and marching keyboard instruments throughout the world. Gene Fambrough (percussion), University of Alabama at Birmingham Intrada by Otto Ketting One of the most important performing genres that all college students should become comfortable with is that of unaccompanied solo literature. Frequently this presents many new concepts to which students have not been previously exposed and it quickly stretches the bounds of their musical interpretation. Therefore, I like to present such literature in the freshman or sophomore year depending on the general level of ability of the student. Intrada by Otto Ketting is a fine entry-level work in the unaccompanied genre. It is un-metered, requiring interpretive use of rhythm, note values, and tempo while not demanding extended and non-traditional aspects of technique. After gaining a basic mastery of this work, the student is well prepared to go on to more extensive works of unaccompanied solo literature. Skip Snead (horn), University of Alabama Continued...

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Vittoria, mio core! by Gian Giacomo Carissimi For well over a century, the Twenty-four Italian Songs and Arias published by G. Schirmer has accompanied most young singers into their voice lessons. The songs included in this and similar editions are perennial favorites among singers and teachers for good reasons. Singers like them because of the timeless melodies still heard in Italy today. Voice teachers like them because of the opportunities they offer to teach vocal technique and expressive singing while promoting artistic music of the finest quality.

An example of such a song is the well-known "Vittoria, mio core!" by Gian Giacomo Carissimi (1605 - 1674). The short cantata may be used to address several aspects of vocal technique such as agility in singing while maintaining a true legato foundation. Also, the short, melismatic passages are excellent for teaching vowel modification when singing into and above the primo passaggio, especially in young male voices. Likewise, this selection is a wonderful instrument for teaching expressive singing.

Opportunities to employ the singer's imagination abound. What is the mood of the character? Are they exuberant because they have overcome the slavery of love, or are they only fooling themselves? One may choose exuberance on the refrains and show anger on the verses. Such possible combinations are endless. Also, the opportunity to teach ornamentation common to bel canto singing is equally open to the imagination. These songs will serve young students well in their vocal training and are far more appropriate for scholarship auditions to our universities than are popular music selections. Charles Wood (baritone) and Cynthia Jones (piano), The University of Montevallo Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (Movement 2) by Eric Ewazen The Sonata for Trumpet and Piano by Eric Ewazen (b. 1954) was commissioned by the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) and premiered at the 1995 ITG Conference with Chris Gekker on trumpet and Ewazen himself at the piano. Since its debut, the piece has found an instant niche in the recital repertoire of the collegiate trumpet performer. The second movement in particular, is an excellent teaching example displaying the many challenges associated with lyrical playing, including the lilting feel of compound meter, subtle dynamic coloring, and multiple phrasing demands. Tonal in nature, the movement is easily accessible to the developing student ear and ample opportunity for matching intonation and phrasing with the pianist, challenging the student to become more active and thoughtful toward these finer aspects of musicianship. Carly Johnson (trumpet) and Joel Jones (piano), Alabama State University Aeolian Harp and The Tides of Manaunaun by Henry Cowell Henry Cowell (1897-1965) has been called the "godfather" of American experimentalism (John Rockwell, All American Music) and is widely recognized for his influence on contemporary composers, including, most notably, John Cage. Perhaps most interesting is Cowell's ability to combine experimental features with tuneful melodies and a generally aurally-accessible palette. In today's presentation, we find examples of two of Cowell's experimental innovations. The Tides of Manaunaun calls for the use of tone clusters played with the fist - spanning the interval of a fifth, the flat of the hand - an octave, and the forearm -two octaves.

In Irish legend, "Manaunaun was the god of motion, and long before the creation, he sent forth tremendous tides, which swept to and fro through the universe, and rhythmically moved the particles and materials of which the gods were later to make the suns and worlds" (from the score). In the 1920's Cowell left the piano bench to play directly on the strings of a grand piano. He swept, strummed, plucked and stopped the strings to explore totally new timbres and textures at the piano. Aeolian Harp is played entirely on the strings of the grand piano. Through strumming and plucking the strings, Cowell recreates the sounds of an Aeolian harp - a stringed instrument which was hung where the wind could blow across the strings to produce sounds. These works provide students with an excellent introduction to contemporary "extended techniques" for the piano and introduces them to the special system of notation, developed by Cowell, which has become somewhat "standard" for these techniques. Kathryn Fouse (piano), Samford University Clear Water by Nadine Shanti Clear Water is a recent composition I have discovered for use in the applied studio. Originally a vocalise for voice and piano composed by African-American composer Nadine Shanti, this composition has a broad pedagogical application. It has a lyrical, mid-range melody that lends itself to the early application of vibrato within a solo work and simple phrase shaping. From a multicultural perspective, this composition is an accessible introduction to works by African-American composers. It is presented tonight as an oboe solo, but it might also be transposed for other intermediate-level woodwind performers. The original can be found in Margaret Simmons' and Jeanine Wagner's book, A New Anthology of Art Songs by African American Composers published by Southern Illinois University Press. Caterina Bristol (oboe) and Joel Jones (piano), Alabama State University

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In Memoriam

Gerald Loren Welker (1941-2007)

Gerald Loren Welker, age 65, of Tuscaloosa, died February 10, 2007, in Birmingham. Dr. Welker was the founding conductor of the Wind Ensemble at The University of Alabama. Born May 3, 1941 in Champaign, Ill., Dr. Welker received the bachelor of music degree in music education, the master of music degree in music literature, and the doctor of musical arts degree in performance from the Eastman School of Music. He earned the performer’s certificate in saxophone and served as principal saxophonist of the Eastman Wind Ensemble for four years. A former conducting student of Gunter Theuring in Vienna, Roger Wagner, and Frederick Fennell, he was the top-rated American conductor at the 1982 National Orchestral Conducting Competition.

He has served previously on the conducting faculties of Union University, Appalachian State University, the University of Central Florida, and Murray State University. Formerly Music Director of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra and head of the instrumental ensemble programs at the University of Central Florida and Murray State University, he has guest conducted the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra and the Tuscaloosa Symphony on numerous occasions. An active clinician, Dr. Welker has conducted all-state and regional bands in numerous states as well as having given extensive appearances as a lecturer, reviewer, and adjudicator. He has conducted the world premiere performances of over forty compositions and served as a national adjudicator for the Young Composers’ Contest of the Music Teachers National Association. Welker was a member of the College Band Directors National Association, the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, the National Band Association, and the Music Educators National Conference. He recently conducted a performance of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra, in Quincy, Ill. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Glenn Welker (band director at Hillcrest Middle School in Tuscaloosa) of Tuscaloosa; daughter, Amy Pittman of Stow, Ohio; daughter, Adrienne Welker (saxophonist with the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. - graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington), of Alexandria, Va.; and son, Gerald Loren Welker, Jr. (French horn instrumentalist with the Air Force Band of Mid-America in Illinois, and graduate of the University of Alabama), of Scott AFB, Ill. February 2007

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2006 - 2007

Alabama Orchestra Association

All-State Orchestra Festival 2007 Website Launch Sept. 1, 2006

AMEA Conference University of Alabama January 17-20, 2007

All-State Orchestra Festival University of Alabama February 8-11, 2007

Alabama Bandmasters Association AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band January 18-20, University of Alabama State Band Competition Festival March 12-14, 2007 - Huntsville High School March 12-14, 15, 2007 - Homewood High School March 15-16, 2007 - Gadsden City High School March 15-16, 2007 - Troy University

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All-State Solo Festival April 18, Auburn University All-State Band Festival April 19-21, Auburn University Summer In-Service Conference June 26-28, Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach

District Honor Band February 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin High School All-State Band Auditions Jan. 26-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sparkman High School District Band Assessment Feb. 14-16, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grissom High School Feb. 15-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Decatur High School Solo & Ensemble Festival April 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartselle High School April 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meridianville Middle School District Honor Band February 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gadsden State All-State Band Auditions January 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacksonville High School District Band Assessment February 15-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........Gadsden State Solo & Ensemble Festival March 10..................................................... Jacksonville High School April 28..........................................................................................TBA District Honor Band February 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cullman High School All-State Band Auditions January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Muscle Shoals High School District Band Assessment February 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cullman High School February 15-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University of North Alabama Solo & Ensemble Festival May 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of North Alabama District Honor Band February 22-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Homewood High School All-State Band Auditions January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hoover High School District Band Assessment February 13-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clay-Chalkville High School February 13-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chelsea High School Solo & Ensemble Festival December 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clay Chalkville High School May 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bragg Middle School May 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thompson Middle School District Honor Band February 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of West Alabama All-State Band Auditions January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prattville High School District Band Assessment February 14-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University of Alabama Solo & Ensemble Festival April 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prattville High School TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA District Honor Band March 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Auburn High School All-State Band Auditions January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Opelika High School District Band Assessment February 13-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Opelika High School Solo & Ensemble Festival March 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auburn University April 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trinity Presbyterian District Band Assessment February 6-7 (HS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Murphy High School February 8-9(MS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Montgomery High School All-State Band Auditions January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Davidson High School Solo & Ensemble Festival April 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Montgomery High School May 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fairhope High School District Honor Band February 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy University All-State Band Auditions January 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy Elementary School District Band Assessment February 14-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troy University Solo & Ensemble Festival TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA ala breve

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Alabama Vocal Association Fall Workshop - September 8-9, 2006 , Mountain Brook Baptist Church State Level Outstanding Choral Student Auditions - February 28, 2007 AMEA & All-State Show Choir - January 18-20, 2007, University of Alabama All-State Choral Festival - March 1-3 2007, Samford University, Birmingham State Level Performance Evaluations April 30 - Gadsden City High School May 1 - 1st Baptist Church, Montgomer May 2 - Meadowbrook Baptist Church, B’ham May 3 - Davidson High School, Mobile

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Decatur ..................................................................October 12 TBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA TBA.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 9 Decatur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 13 Florence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 14 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 16

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Indian Springs Bapt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 12 Indian Springs Bapt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a nua r y 11 Riverchase UMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 15 Tuscaloosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 24Riverchase UMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 26-27 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 17

Fall S/E Fall DPE OA OCS All-State Auditions Spring DPE Spring S/E

Pizitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 25 Bluff Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct 23-24 Pizitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 26 Bluff Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 30 Bluff Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 16 Bluff Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 21-23 Pizitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 13

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TBA....................................................................September 28 Oxford HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 6 Oxford HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December 4 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 17 Gadsden City HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 19-20 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 10

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Whitesburg MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 26 Whitesburg MS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 23 Willowbrook Bapt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 7-8 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 12-13 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 3-4

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Auburn University.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 3 Tallassee HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 25 Tallassee HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 10 St. James Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 14 Tallassee 1st Bapt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 15 Auburn University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 16

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TBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 30 TBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 31 Spanish Fort HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .October 24 Spanish Fort HS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 23 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November 13 TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 15

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Collegiate Division

Nathan Tucker, President, CMENC Now that the spring semester is in full of the article was that yes, music can improve people's swing and you have made your "final" calendar engagecognitive skills, but not in the ways that society tells us. ment for the fifth, and truly final, time, relax a bit and soak Robert Duke performs studies which support the idea that it up. Whether you find yourself at a university in north actual participation in music is what makes people perAlabama, a junior college near the gulf, or any collegiate form cognitively better through the exercise of analytical, venue across the state, you are in a position to absorb all creative, and compound thinking. The point of the article the knowledge, experience, and behaviors that your instiwas to say that in order to learn all you can from music, tution offers. The past year was an incredibly insightful you should participate in it. Merely listening to music has experience for most aspiring music educators across our not proved to substantially change anyone's cognitive abilstate as we have witnessed music inspire, motivate, illumiities. This study opened my eyes to the falsehood of nate, refine, and, most of all, teach in ways that nothing assumptions I had held since childhood. else can. A worthy saying is that music might be the greatRemember also to take advantage of what music organizaest history book ever written, having been present and tions and conferences in America offer you. Plan now to effective in the lives of humans since the beginning of attend conventions such as The Midwest Clinic or the time.

MENC national conference. Begin spotting summer music Looking back at my first years as a music education major and band camp jobs this spring. Every experience you can at The University of Alabama, I offer some advice to my grasp before you get out into the teaching world will help beginning colleagues throughout the state: Now that you you tremendously. The Collegiate Division of the have had at least a semester to adjust to the responsibility Alabama Music Educators Association will offer many of college, begin to set yourself up to receive all the opportunities to hear great experts in music education durknowledge of music and music pedagogy that is offered to ing several gatherings throughout the year.I look forward you. Do not miss a thing. Take a pad to your rehearsals to to seeing you at your chapter meetings or at statewide write notes on effective rehearsal techniques. YES, music events that are coming up this spring. Keep motivated and history IS useful. NO, the practice rooms are NOT only remember your love of music as you learn how to teach it. there for when you feel like wearing your straight jacket or conferencing with pledges on "secret fraternal issues"… And, last but not least, as hard as it may be for some of us to understand who are experiencing trial by fire, your professors DO want to see you succeed. You among musicians that embrace everything from Mozart to represent them and the cause of music!

Motown. Flourish in an environment where everyone is respected as a student and an artist. Study with a brilliant One very useful tool that is readily at our faculty known everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the fingertips through students' affiliation with Grammys®. Perform where you connect with your passion every time the stage curtains part. higher education institutions is the availability of professional journals. Almost Come to the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the every higher education institution offers its University of Memphis. students access to many online databases Where the music is. such as Jstor or even physical journal collections found in the library. One example of an article I recently reviewed was from Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, published by MENC. The article by Robert A. Duke was entitled "The http://music.memphis.edu Other Mozart Effect: an Open Letter to A Tennessee Board of Regents university.

Music Educators." One of the main points An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.

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Johnnie Vinson 2007 Outstanding Music Educator AVA Scholarship Winner

Steve McLendon 2007 Barbara Odom Award Recipient

Young Composer Competition Winners, Brennen Robertson, Bragg Middle School, Andrew Wilson, Homewood High School, Nicholas Murphy, Sparkman High School, and Zachary Hazelwood- Jacksonville State University.

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A M E A Go v ern in g B o a rd Directory 2006-2007 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 48

Executive Director Editor, Ala Breve Garry Taylor 1046 Chinook St. Auburn, AL 36830 (256) 636-2754 amea@charter.net Collegiate MENC Advisor Virginia Zingara Troy University 206 Smith Hall Troy, AL 36082 334-670-3985 School vzingara@troy.edu President, Higher Education Dr. Kimberly C. Walls Dept. of Curriculum and Teaching 5040 Haley Center Auburn University, AL 36849 (334) 844-6892 School (334) 844-6789 Fax kim.walls@auburn.edu President, ABA Rusty Logan Auburn High School 405 South Dean Road Auburn, AL 36830 (334) 887-4986 School (334) 821-8907 Home (334) 663- 1702 Cell (334) 887-4177 Fax rlogan@auburnschools.org President, AOA Maggie Snyder Box 870366 104 Moody Music Building School of Music University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (205) 348-3126 School (205) 246- 5071 Home maggieviola@comcast.net

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President, AVA Paul Edmondson Gadsden City High School 1917 Black Creek Parkway Gadsden, AL 35901 (256) 543-4225 School pedmonds@.gcs.k12.al.us 4941 Tawannah Trail Gadsden, AL 35903 256-492-8123 - Home 256-490-8622 - Cell President, Elementary/General Sara Womack Greystone Elementary School 300 Village Street Hoover, AL 35242 (205) 439-3200 (205) 439-3201 - fax Sara Womack@charter.net sara@music.org President, CMENC Nathan Tucker The University of Alabama Box 870366 Tuscaloosa Al 35487-0366 nathan.l.tucker@ua.edu 301 Helen Keller Blvd. #111 Tuscaloosa AL, 35404 (256) 506-4314 State Department of Education Sara B. Wright Arts Education Specialist State Department of Education P.O. Box 30201 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 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 February 2007

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