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..Phil Campbell Band Marks Tornado Anniversary with a Thank You Concert

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12 .........................................................................................2013 Call for Sessions 13 .............................................................................2013 Performance Application 31 ............................................................................................. FAME Registration 32 .......................................................Barbara Odom Distinguished Service Award 35 ........................................................................................................Hall of Fame 36 .................................................................................. Outstanding Administrator 37 ............................................................................... Outstanding Music Educator 46 ...............................................................................NAfME/AMEA Membership

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2013 Conference Updates:

Questions about your MENC membership?

January 10-12, 2013 Renaissance Mongomery Hotel The AMEA conference room block is now open at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel. Click here to reserve a room at the conference rate.

The deadline to submit a session proposal or performance application for the 2013 conference is June 1. The forms can be found in this digital issue of Ala Breve or on the website.

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Steve McLendon AMEA President

Congratulations to: Dr. Carl Hancock- President Elect Dr. Carla Gallahan- Recording Secretary Dr. Chris Walker- Treasurer/Registrar I would like to personally thank these individuals for their willingness to serve our organization. Of course they are no stranger to anyone who has been a part of the association. Each one of them has served AMEA in various capacities for many years now, and I know their experience will serve our membership well.

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This is my farewell letter to you. It has been a true pleasure to serve as your president. The office has given me the opportunity to meet many wonderfully talented people across our state. It has renewed my faith in the future of music education because I see so many of you who are completely dedicated to the profession. Since this is my last article, it seems like I should say something that will count in a special way. Here’s my advice to you as music educators: Don’t limit yourself to just teaching music.

Teach your students everything you know. Teach them why history is important, what it means to be a good citizen, how to lead others, what service is, how we can celebrate our differences, the value of education, how to make a point without making an enemy, what respect is, why it’s our duty to vote, how to take care of others, the joy of giving, why hard work is rewarding, how learning is a lifelong endeavor, the

importance of sharing, what culture is, how different international culture is, how art is expression, how a piece of music can speak so personally, how making music can be magical…My point is this: be yourself and be willing to share yourself with your students. Teach them what’s important to you and why.

Thank you for entrusting me with this office. I hope my service over the past two years has been effective and productive. Although my title in AMEA is changing, my passion and advocacy for music education is not. I leave you in good hands. Sara Womack is more than capable of successfully leading our organization. She is a hard-worker with a creative energy that motivates everyone around her. Once again, thank you for your trust and friendship. I leave with fond memories and a steadfast confidence in the future of music education in Alabama.

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Alabama Vocal Association Jane Powell, President

Testing is behind us! The State Choral Performance Assessment and Solo/ Ensemble Assessment adjudication sheets are in our hands. The All-State Show Choir, All-State Choir, and Alabama Honor Choir festivals are now merely DVD recordings that evoke wonderful memories. Our spring concerts are once again being staged and the last song of graduation will soon be sung. Another school year is almost done! Amazing!!

The amount of success that we have enjoyed, or didn’t enjoy as the case may be, is directly connected to the level of preparation that has preceded each event.

WOW! What an awesome responsibility to realize that…if it is to be, it is up to ME!! It is huge to know that the planning, organization, teaching, and registering, are my responsibility, as the teacher, and if done well will ensure the success of the students in my charge!

For the past 2 years I have challenged the membership to read the AVA handbook regularly, prepare students adequately for

auditions and festivals, do things in a timely manner, and then to communicate well. It is my hope that we have a renewed or continued commitment to each of these areas as we begin to turn our attentions to a new year. Being a member of possibly the greatest profession gives us the opportunity to start over each August and once again strive to positively affect the lives of our students.

As I write this final article and look back over the past couple of years what comes to my mind is basically this,…I Am Blessed!

I have been given the opportunity to audition hundreds of the best choral students in the country to participate in various AVA choirs. I have been surrounded by a dedicated, service oriented, governing board in the Alabama Vocal Association. The AVA membership is made up of some of the most dedicated choral directors to be found anywhere and I count it an honor to have been chosen to lead them. Through my association with a host of clinicians I now have friends all over this country that have had a positive impact on my life. I have served and worked alongside a professional group of men and women on the AMEA board that gives me assurance that the future of

music in Alabama is in great hands. I am comforted in the knowledge that we will all stand together to keep music alive in Alabama. We will not let our voices be silenced!

With regards to AMEA…..the deadline for entering an application to present a session or bring a performing choir to the AMEA In-service Conference is June 1.

The 2013 dates are January 10-12 in Montgomery. That is a week earlier than usual. Look for all the necessary forms in this edition of the ala breve or go to the alabamamea.org website.

Once again, I am thankful for the opportunity to have served the AMEA & AVA organizations. It has been an honor to represent the interests of the AVA membership and the many students that are served through it. I encourage each of the directors to remain active in the organization, grab hold of every opportunity to grow, and involve every student possible in the sponsored festivals of AVA.

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C ALL F OR S ESSION P ROPOSALS 2013 In-Service Conference January 10-12 Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center 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 NAfME 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.

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P ERFORMANCE A PPLICATION 2013 In-Service Conference January 10-12 Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center 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 30, 2012.

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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Dr. Thomas Lyle inducted into Alabama Bandmaster Hall of Fame Dr. Thomas Lyle was elected into the Alabama Bandmaster Hall Of Fame for 2012. The announcement was made at the April meeting of Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu international Band Fraternity.

Dr. Thomas E. Lyle was born in Decatur, Alabama on July 3, 1928. In 1930, His family moved to Birmingham where he played in the band program at Parker High School. He obtained his undergraduate at Tennessee State University and taught at high schools in Huntsville and Winter Park, FL before joining the staff at Florida A&M University in 1960. He completed his education at the University of Michigan earning a Masters degree in Music Education in 1964, and a Doctorate in Clarinet Performance in 1977.

In 1964, Dr. Lyle came to Alabama State University, where he began a distinguished record as Director of Bands. He developed a 175 piece Marching Band and an eighty piece Symphonic Band that became nationally acclaimed. Dr. Lyle also founded the Summer Band Camp at Alabama State University. The Birmingham Grid Forecasters selected him “College

Dr. Thomas Lyle Bandmaster of the Year” for several seasons. His tenure at ASU also included service as Professor of Clarinet and Head of the Instrumental Music Department. Dr. Lyle has been initiated into the Alabama Band Director’s Association, as well as the KappaKappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Fraternity and Sorority at Alabama State University. He was also a member of the College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, Ph Kappa Lambda, and many other honorary associations.

After his retirement from Alabama State University, he was appointed Band Director at Stillman College in 2000. In 2010, Dr. Lyle cut the ribbon at the Thomas E. Lyle Band Center, an annex to the Cordell Wynn Humanities and Fine Arts Center. The Thomas E. Lyle Band Center houses the marching and concert bands at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Lyle passed away on June 9, 2011.

Left to right: Dr. Lyle’s daughter April Thomas, wife Evelyn Lyle, sister Doris Cooley and Dr. John M. Long.

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Jim Duren selected for Outstanding Director Award Jim Duren, the retiring director at Oak Mountain High School, was selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Director Award

by Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmaster Fraternity. This award was announced at the annual business meeting held during the Alabama All-State Band. Jim was the original director at Oak Mountain, and the band has never received less than a Superior rating since the opening of the school in 1999.

Prior to coming to Oak Mountain, Mr. Duren was Director of Bands at Mountain Brook Jr. High (1973-1978), Mountain Brook High School (1978-1987) and then Pelham High School (1987 1999). He was in the Gordo High School Band under the direction of Mr. Ernest Hebson, and is a graduate of the University of Alabama. In 1996, Jim was selected for the Jon Philip Sousa Foundation “Legion of Honor Award”.

Rho Chapter President John Bradley said: “We are proud to have Mr. Jim Duren selected for this award. I can never remember him having a less than outstanding group during his career, and he has long been a model for all of us”.

Oustanding Director Jim Duren and Phi Beta Mu Rho Chapter President John Bradley

Phi Beta Mu is a non-political, non-profit fraternity organized to promote fellowship among its members, to encourage the building of better bands and the development of better musicians throughout the world, to foster a deeper appreciation for quality wind literature, and to encourage widespread interest in band performance.

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AMEA President-Elect Sara Womack

Advocacy in Action Author and advocate Peter McWilliams wrote, “If you’re not actively involved in getting what you want, you don’t really want it.” AMEA is truly committed to furthering the state of music education in Alabama and has reenergized our efforts with the formation of a committee to develop a strategic plan for advocacy. We really want music education to make a difference in the lives of Alabama’s children and youth.

The advocacy committee has been working diligently to develop a survey under the leadership of Dr. Carl Hancock. The data received from the survey will help determine our “asks” when promoting music education to local and state officials by providing a more accurate picture of the state of

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music education in Alabama. Some information that we will receive includes how many music educators are employed across the state and how many students are not serviced by certified music educators. This knowledge will empower our leadership to identify areas in need of improvement and will lead to a strategic plan for our advocacy efforts.

When this survey is distributed in electronic format later this spring, please participate by completing the survey in a timely manner and encourage your colleagues to do the same.

The advocacy committee has also focused their efforts on the creation of an advocacy video with the help of ProCAT A/V. The video, which is available on the AMEA website and YouTube, showcases music programs and music education students from across the state, along with statistics and quotes regarding the benefits of music education. We encourage you to show this video at your performances, utilize the video as a recruiting tool, and email the link to your administration

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and local school boards. Our first venture into video advocacy was a success and I know our future efforts will have a significant impact, as well.

The members of the advocacy committee represent each division of our organization: ABA – Tim Hammond, AOA – Clay McKinney, AVA – Kathy Hughes, Collegiate – Dr. Moya Nordlund, Elementary/General – Dr. Sara Womack, and Higher Education – Brian Vilunas. Please contact your representative if you have any ideas or comments regarding our strategic plan for advocacy or if you would like to help with future video projects for music education advocacy.

Do you really want Alabama students to benefit from music education? Then, help us do something about it. What can you do to help further AMEA’s purpose and improve music education in our state? Let your representative know if you have an idea to share. Remember the words of Jimi Hendrix, “Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.”

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Alabama Bandmasters Association John Cooper, President All-State 2012 is now behind us. Hopefully, most of us have recovered from all the work we left behind to attend All-State, we have caught our breath, and now we are ready for the final few days of school!

As I reflect on All-State and the year behind us and look to the future year, I have so many people to thank. Our All-State clinicians (Gregg Gausline, Scott Hanna, David Ragsdale, and Patricia Garren) did a fantastic job. I think all our students benefited from both their knowledge of and enthusiasm for music. Our band hosts (James Ed Champion, Damon McAllister, Jacob Souder, and Connie Hammond) did a wonderful job. They took care of so many small details in the final hours leading up to All-State and then throughout the festival itself. Again

this year, the Mobile and Baldwin Counties band directors did a wonderful job.

And finally, the convention center and hotel staff did a great job of making us all feel welcome.

I must say thank you again to all the District Chairmen. The position of District Chairman is much like that of a Sergeant in the Army. They do much of the “grunt” work for our organization and their work probably has the greatest impact on individual band directors throughout the state. I want to thank everyone who has served in this capacity, but I especially want to thank those whose time of service has now ended and will be rotating off the board (Jeff Gossett, Ryan Fitchpatrick, and Marc McLendon).

Perhaps some districts have already met to select replacements. I would urge you to carefully consider the importance of the District Chairmen in guiding our organization.

In my first article as President this year I urged you, despite whatever obstacles are inherent in your location, to try to deliver a high quality musical experience to our students. Were you successful? There is no doubt that each of us can say that in some ways we were, but in other ways we wish we had done something different. As we close the curtains on this year and enjoy some well deserved time-off, let each one of us reflect on our successes and failures and begin planning for a better year next year!

Our Summer Convention will be on June 27-28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Orange Beach, Alabama. The board meeting and music selection committee will meet on June 26. Please remember to make your reservations before May 25 or you will loose your convention rate and you might not get a room!

Enjoy the summer and I hope to see you in Orange Beach!

Clay Sloan, Regina Raney, and David Raney trying to act candid Chris Lindley, Taylor Cash, a mysterious student teacher, and Terry Ownby

ABA Immediate Past President Chuck Eady and Executive Secretary Harry McAfee Jed Smart crooning Sweet Home Alabama

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Ryan Fitchpatrick Proud to be ex-District Chairman?

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ABA All-State 2012

1st Chair Red Band Piccolo-Jeremy West; Flute-Helen Caldwell; Oboe-Natalie Pace; Bb Clarinet-Matthew Belser; Alto Clarinet-Adrienne Ellison; Bass Clarinet-Keegan Brower; Bassoon-Conner Staggs; Contra Clarinet-Jessica Mansel; Alto Sax-Sam Liaw; Tenor Sax-Joseph Crittenden; Bari Sax-Wade Naritoku; Trumpet-Bryan Mortimer; French Horn-Caleb Hart; Trombone-Jared Bash; EuphoniumJosh Tubbs; Tuba-Austin Hardman; Percussion-Luke Smith; String Bass-Aaron Shapiro

Sadie Hadaway is presented the ABA/Photography by Suzanne Scholarship by ABA President John Cooper

Jessica Palmer is presented the Phi Beta Mu Scholarship

by ABA President John Cooper

All-State Solo Festival Finalists L to R - ABA Recording Secretary Terry Ownby, 7th - Zach Apol, 6th - Elisabeth Lusche, 5th - Matthew Kundler, 4th - Sam Liaw, 3rd - Tripp Gwaltney, 2nd - Andy Choi, 1st - Bryan Mortimer, ABA President-Elect Rusty Courson Red Band Conductor Gregg Gausline

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Elementary/General Division Beth Davis, President It is May. We have almost completed another year of teaching. Perhaps this was your first year as a music educator: perhaps it was your last. Or, perhaps you are like me and are somewhere between your first and last year. No matter what year of teaching you are completing, you are no doubt a bit tired and yearning for a few days of summer vacation.

However, this time of year is a good time to reflect. We are often our worst critics.

Therefore, I propose that as we reflect, we first consider the positives of the year.

What goals did you meet for yourself or with your students? From what unit of study did you and your students really learn and enjoy? What performances went well and why? What collaborations worked well? In what professional development did you engage? How did it impact your teaching? What new lesson idea or teaching strategy did you try?

How did it work? In what ways did your students grow as people and musicians as a result of being a part of your classroom?

Of course, finding areas for improvement is crucial to our growth as educators. As you reflect, list three specific goals for you and your students for the next school

year. Next, think of what groundwork you might lay this summer that would prepare the way for reaching those goals.

Is there a workshop to attend? Is there a book to read? Are there lessons you could take? Let those goals guide your plans for the coming year.

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Save the Dates As you are selecting your goals, please consider how you might be involved in the elementary/general division of our state music educators’ association. We need your ideas, opinions, suggestions as well as your attendance and help at the professional development opportunities throughout the year. Please put the following dates on your calendar and pledge to be involved. Please feel free to contact me with your suggestions of clinicians, workshop topics, and suggestions of how we can improve our division.

I wish you a restful summer. Enjoy the weather, a book, some music, your family, and some summer food and fun.

Rest, reflect, and rejuvenate. We have anxious young people waiting on us to make music with them and inspire them come August.

June 11 – 22, 2012 Orff Level 1 – Samford University June 18 – 22, 2012 Music Camp Trinity United Methodist Church Homewood July 23, 2012 AOSA Chapter Share September 28, 2012 Elementary Music Festival, Samford University, Rollo Dilworth Conductor September 29, 2012 Joint AMEA/ AOSA Fall Workshop, Location TBA, Rollo Dilworth Clinician November 14 – 18, 2012 AOSA Conference St. Louis, MO January 10 – 12, 2013 AMEA Conference, Montgomery, AL

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NAfME Collegiate Dakota Bromley, President

Greetings future educators! I hope that you are all doing very well in all that you do. I can honestly say that the AMEA Conference this past January was a huge step in the right direction for NAfME Collegiate here in Alabama. Ten different universities from across the state were represented, and I sincerely hope that even more get involved with this great organization in the future. Speaking of the future, it looks very bright for this organization. I am very about the entirely new slate of officers that will be running things this next year, and I truly look forward to seeing what great things they can do for NAfME Collegiate.

I know it is pretty early in the spring to be thinking about summer, but I am sure all you have (I know I have been!). I want to

encourage all of you to find some way to further yourselves this summer as future educators. Almost all of our great universities have summer music camps, and there are countless summer music camps across the country that we can all take part in. One of the things I look forward to most every year is being a counselor at the University of Montevallo’s Young Musicians’ Camp. It is such a rewarding experience, and one that I hope that all of you can take advantage of, if you have not done so already. The more we work with kids before we get thrown to the fire in our internships, the less likely we are to be burned!

I would like to thank all of you for a great year as your president, and it has truly been an honor to serve you. I would also like to thank Skylar King and Heather Haynes for being great partners on the executive board and Dr. Moya Nordlund

for keeping me on my toes this past year.

There is also a huge thank you in order for the entire AMEA Executive Board. Thank you for being so supportive of our division, and I eagerly await to see what the future has in store for this organization! Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you all this year, and best of luck in all you do in the future!

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Meet the new AMEA ABA President Cooper Governing Board (as of June 1) AustinJohn High School President Dr. Sara Womack Greystone Elementary School

AOA President Clay McKinney Booker T. Washington Magnet School

President-Elect Dr. Carl Hancock University of Alabama

Immediate Past President Steve McLendon Dothan High School

AVA President Jody Powell St. Paul’s Episcopal School

Elem/Gen President Beth Davis Somerville Road Elementary

Recording Secretary Dr. Carla Gallahan Troy University

HED President Dr. Lori Ardovino University of Montevallo Treasurer/Registrar Dr. Chris Walker Clay-Chalkville Middle School

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Higher Education Division Timothy Phillips, President

Greetings fellow collegiate educators of Alabama!

I would like to begin this HED update by thanking those who worked so hard to make January’s AMEA Conference a success. Steve McLendon and Garry Taylor did a superb job organizing the various aspects of this multilayered event.

From the HED area, special thanks goes to Dr. Lori Ardovino, secretary/treasurer, for organizing the HED recital. As usual, this recital showcased excellent performances by some of the finest applied music professors in the state of Alabama. Also, special thanks to the many educators who presented lectures sponsored by HED, and the many faculty

members who presided over these sessions. Your important contributions are very appreciated. And thank you to those of you who participated in and/or spearheaded our lobby performances.

This is a relatively new addition to our conference and something that I hope to see continue for years to come.

Montevallo for being elected President and Dr. James Zingara from the University of Alabama-Birmingham for being elected secretary/treasurer! I have no doubt that these officers will represent HED well and move us in a positive direction with their work. I thank them both for their willingness to serve.

The HED mixer was held at Dreamland Barbeque, just near the Convention Center on Friday, January 20 closely after the recital was finished. This meeting was a great opportunity for us to discuss some HED matters as well as enjoy some good food. This is always one of my favorite parts of our conference.

This concludes my final update as President of the HED area of AMEA. The past two years have been an excellent experience for me and I have really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone on the board and with so many other HED folks throughout the state. I look forward to the coming years, where I hope to continue to participate in AMEA through publications, presentations, and performances. As always, I encourage each of you to continue your involvement in AMEA and to persuade your colleagues, especially new faculty members, to be active members.

In the brief business meeting at the beginning of the HED recital at this year’s conference, we had an opportunity to elect new officers to represent HED on the AMEA board. Congratulations to Dr. Lori Ardovino from the University of

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Programming and Preparing for an AMEA Performance Gene Inglis, Saks High School Band First of all, I am thankful to AMEA for placing their confidence in me and the Saks High Band and selecting us to perform at the 2012 In-service conference.

It was a rewarding musical experience which our students will always remember.

During my tenure in Rome, Georgia, various ensembles performed at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Conferences, as well as the International Association of Jazz Educators Annual Convention. Each experience was well worth the effort put into it.

The first thing one should consider when applying for state conference is who will still be in the group the next school term.

During my term as the GMEA State Instrumental Chair, we extended performance invitations for the conference to several groups.

One director responded, “I’m not sure we can produce the same level of performance next year.

The majority of the students will be gone!”

Preferably this should be considered before the tape was sent.

(Middle School directors should have a clear understanding of this since the turnover is so fast.)

students involved an opportunity to create and experience a sense of musical joy.

This goal should not in any way exclude the listening audience.

smiles, I began to remind them of how we prepared for the recording we submitted (MPA recording). They seemed proud and focused as I laid out the framework for our new challenge.

After the excitement of being selected to perform is realized, one must put into action the ideas made before the tape was sent for evaluation. For me, the whole process is about planning. I do not always share the idiosyncrasies of the process with the band, but it is constantly evolving in my mind. Once the letter of acceptance has been received, the loosely formed plan must begin to take shape.

Due to the pressures of marching season, parades, and Christmas concerts, a couple of not too familiar pieces might be good to use. For instance, if you are thinking of sending a tape, you should consider playing something on your spring concert which could be used at conference. This will allow you plenty of time for preparation.

After you have established your program, you must put your rehearsal plans into action immediately. As we gathered for the summer fun of “band camp,” I informed the band we were selected to perform in the 2012 In-service conference.

They received the news with smiles and the excitement of being recognized as worthy to perform! While viewing their

Create a clinic experience for your students. Several years ago, I decided to do a winter concert band clinic for my band. My goal was to provide additional time for sections and full band rehearsals on the weekend to develop new music. I invited instructors for each instrument to teach master classes and run sectionals. I was concerned that the students would

Why do it? “It’s just a lot of extra work,” one might say. It is work, but with good planning and proper motivation success can be achieved. The whole process from preparing live recordings to the event itself elevates the musicality of all involved to extraordinary heights. As the director, my goal is to provide those Here are some points to consider in preparing your program: What pieces are technically and musically attainable by Christmas or early January? This is a great opportunity for goal setting, but the goals must be attainable. Students need to feel that the experience is a reward for good work and then accept the challenge of greater musically, confidence, and future reward. When considering difficult music, do not forget the basic tenets of musical performance: tone, intonation, balance, technique, rhythm, balance and musicianship. Our desire to extend our students technical ability may leave us with an insufficient amount of time for preparation. We cannot lose sight of the elements of musicality which allow the ensemble to perform great music! Remember who the audience will be: members of your own professional association. You have been selected to represent the best our state has to offer.

What new literature might be appropriate to perform? A varied selection is acceptable and encouraged. Many events require you to perform a certain percentage of new music. Program your selections in an order which makes listening sense to you and the audience (i.e. varying tempo, dynamics, and styles). Do not over program. Some may tend to think it is impressive to play this or that, but remember, most listeners respond to how it sounds!

Guest soloists? Guest conductors? It’s all about planning. First of all, if you plan to have guest conductors and/or soloists, secure them with all pertinent information, including location, date and time. Make a decision on the logistics of the performance as it relates to hotel reservations, buses, and expenses. Take necessary actions as soon as possible for these things can fill up quickly and become a nightmare! Announcer or not? I think less is more here, but it can serve as a way to carry the audience from piece to piece with few words. Let your students’ musical offerings be the focal point for the concert.

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balk at the added rehearsal on a nonschool day. To my surprise, my students enjoyed the experience and viewed it as a very positive use of their time. I’ve tried to repeat the activity each year since. In preparing for the AMEA conference, the sectional component to this must be done before the end of the fall semester. After the break, it is a good idea to have another session with the full band. You can go it alone or invite a director you trust to help your band. Don’t hesitate to ask for assistance for your students. By then, all students should know their parts and be focused on the business of making music.

The conference is in January! Here are a few selling points you can give your students: Develop student ownership by representing the school and community.

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Ultimately, the entire experience will be a most rewarding experience for your students, your audience, and yourself!

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Alleviate some of the individual pressure of personal practice time which frees up more time for academic work at home!

Strengthen and develop a sense of ensemble.

Involve food and fellowship, it always helps!

Too much of any of this is a bad thing.

Each director must find a balance for the demands on their students’ lives. I am sure this all seems to be common sense to most. To quote my college band director, Dr. David L. Walters, “Common sense is

Gene Inglis is Director of Bands at Saks High School in Anniston, Alabama.

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Student_____________________________________________________________

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Nominating Teacher _____________________________________________ MENC # _________________________ School Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ School Address __________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher Phone ________________________________ Teacher Email ______________________________________ This student participates in (circle all that apply): Band Chorus Orchestra

Publicity Waiver I give AMEA permission to take photos of FAME attendees and use the ______________________________________________ photos for publicity purposes. By this authorization, I understand and Signature of Student agree that no participant shall receive remuneration and that all rights, title and interest to the photos and use of them belongs to AMEA. _______________________________________________ Signature of Parent if Student is under 18 Enclose $20 Registration Fee Make checks payable to AMEA

The FAME program includes many important topics for students considering a career as a music educator.

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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 selflessly to the cause of music education in Alabama and this person’s service would be greatly missed. Forms must be received by July 15. The presentation of the award is scheduled for the AMEA Conference in January.

Please complete this form and mail to the address below by July 15.

Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE Cullman, Alabama 35055

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.

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

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Alabama Music Educators Association Hall of Fame Name of Nominee_________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Field____________________________________________________________________________ Name of School(s)_________________________________________________________________________ Current Status

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Nominee's Address_________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________State_______________Zip________________________ Telephone__________________________Email_________________________________________________ In your letter of recommendation please address the following qualifications: 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.

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AMEA Outstanding Administrator Award AMEA honors outsanding administrators who have shown a special interest and dedication to music education in Alabama. Various individuals have been honored with AMEA’s “Outstanding Administrator” award because members have taken the time and interest to nominate them. This award provides our organization the opportunity to honor those administrators who have shown outstanding support of music education and who give all of us inspiration and direction. It is likely that every member knows of an administrator who is deserving of our recognition.

Forms must be received by July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA In-Service Conference in January Please complete this form and mail to the address below before July 15.

Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE Cullman, Alabama 35055 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, 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.

AMEA Outstanding Administrator Award Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ School System______________________________________________________________________________ Number of cumulative years served as an adminstrator_______________ Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ DEADLINE: JULY 15

AMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award AMEA honors its members who have shown a special dedication to music education in Alabama. Various individuals have been honored with AMEA’s “Outstanding Music Educator” award because members have taken the time and interest to nominate them. This award provides 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 July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA In-Service Conference in January. Please complete this form and mail to the address below before July 15.

Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE Cullman, Alabama 35055 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.)

AMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ School System______________________________________________________________________________ Number of cumulative years served as a music educator_______________ Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ DEADLINE: JULY 15

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Noteworthy...

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced the 2012 winners of Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants which recognize inspiring teachers across the United States. After receiving hundreds of nominations through the Kennedy Center website, 10 teachers were selected for their exceptional influence on their students. Award recipients each receive $10,000 and are showcased, along with the people they inspired, on a website dedicated to inspirational teachers. The awards were created in honor of Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday and were initiated and funded through the generous support of Freddie and Myrna Gershon.

The 10 teachers are: Chris Bundy of Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs, IN; Vincent Catano of Catholic Memorial School in West Roxbury, MA; Christopher Collins of Rains High School in Emory, TX; Amy Gibson of Huntingtown High School in Huntingtown, MD; Richard Golenko of J. Frank Dobie High School in Houston, TX; Dr. Riffat Hassan of University of Louisville in Louisville, KY; Dr. John M. Long of Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, AL; Donna Porter of Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune, MS; Nicole Waicunas of Edwin O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT; and Roderick Zano of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA. In many people's lives there is at least one teacher who inspired and helped them become who they are today. Although the range of subjects and grades taught spans widely, these teachers have one thing in common: each has overwhelmingly impacted his or her students’ lives and encouraged them to reach their potential.

“Teachers define us,” stated Stephen Sondheim. “In our early years, when we are still being formed, they often see in us more than we see in ourselves, more even than our families see and, as a result, help us to evolve into what we ultimately become. Good teachers are touchstones to paths of achieving more than we might have otherwise accomplished, in ala breve

directions we might not have gone.”

“We have seen first-hand how much difference a single teacher can make in the life of his or her students,” said Darrell M. Ayers, Vice President of Education at the Kennedy Center. “The Kennedy Center is grateful to administer such a meaningful award recognizing this important profession.”

Noted composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim frequently attributes his success to the teachers in his life. The Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards are presented each year on Sondheim’s birthday —March 22—to a select group of teachers, kindergarten through college, who are nominated via the Kennedy Center website at (kennedycenter.org/sondheimteacherawards).

Dr. John M. Long Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award

2012 Collegiate Awards: Chapter of Excellence The NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Award was developed to recognize chapters for their successful chapter activities. The award recognizes chapters for successful music programs, professional development, recruitment, and service, and is based on significant contributions made by chapters to the development of the NAfME Collegiate program at their institutions. Three NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence awards are awarded in each of the four categories. Congratulations to the schools receiving the 2012 awards as follows: Chapter of Excellence in Music Programs from Alabama: • Miles College (Chapter 1245), Fairfield, AL, Advisor: Jemmie Hawkins

Leslie Welker was presented the Women Band Directors International Scroll of Excellence

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ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL BAND MARKED TORNADO ANNIVERSARY WITH A ‘THANK YOU’ CONCERT Washington, D.C., April 13, 2012— Deadly tornadoes, last April, may have turned its trophy-filled band room into wreckage and destroyed most of the instruments, but for the Phil Campbell High School band, the music never stopped. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the devastating storms, the band hosted a concert on March 17 at the Regency Square Mall in Florence, Ala., to express its gratitude for the outpouring of support it received throughout the year.

Save the Children’s post-tornado relief efforts in Alabama

Since the initial days after the deadly tornadoes of last spring, Save the Children’s U.S. Programs has dedicated more than $780,000 to disaster response and recovery efforts in the state, working closely with communities across northern Alabama to meet children’s needs and help families cope with the stress, loss, fear and grief that follow in the wake of such disasters.

“Thousands of kids affected by the Southeast tornadoes witnessed the funerals of neighbors, teachers and, in some cases, parents and other loved ones,” said Mark Shriver, Senior Vice President for Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. “As much as we need states and first responders to better protect children and families before and Members of the Phil Campbell High School Band during disasters, perform during the “Thank You” concert emotional and psychological support is The Giving Thanks concert paid homage just as important in the aftermath.” to the power of music to lift the students’ spirits in the face of tragedy and loss, the In its continued effort toward recovery, resilience of the Phil Campbell Save the Children has granted $174,000 community, and the kindness of to the Tuscaloosa City School District individuals and organizations whose and $39,000 to the University of contributions made it all possible.

Alabama Child Development Resource Center to provide the signature “Journey of Hope” emotional recovery program to 4,000 children and adult caregivers throughout the region.

Working with children in Alabama since 2005, Save the Children has partnered with schools in Clarke, Escambia, Wilcox and Washington counties to provide early childhood development programs for children from birth to age five, and literacy, nutrition and physical activity programs for children from kindergarten through sixth grade.

About Save the Children Save the Children works to break the cycle of poverty and improve the lives of children by ensuring they have the resources they need—access to a quality education, healthy foods and opportunities to grow and develop in a nurturing environment. When disasters like hurricanes and wildfires strike, Save the Children is among the first on the ground ensuring the needs of children are being met.

Save the Children’s early childhood education, literacy, physical activity and nutrition, and emergency response programs reached more than 147,000 children and families in the United States last year alone. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.org/usa.

At this first public appearance since the storms, the students debuted new instruments purchased with a generous Warner Music donation arranged through Save the Children. In addition, Save the Children awarded $12,000 of relief funds to Phil Campbell High School and Elementary School, including $2,000 for the replacement of the band’s destroyed uniforms and shoes.

“My students and I can’t thank Warner Music and Save the Children enough,” said the band’s director, Bobby Patrick.

“The grants allowed us to have a concert season and helped restore some of the normalcy for these students.”

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Alabama Orchestra Association Clay McKinney, President Hello! Things are moving right along for us and we have many exciting things to report. You can always check the web site at www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org for details on everything that is going on with AOA. The first ever district orchestra festival for our state was a great success.

The Southeast District, under the leadership of AOA District Chair Eugene Conner, presented a program for Symphonic Orchestra on April 29th at the Cultural Arts Center in Dothan.

On the program were Spirit of the Pioneer by Susan Christiansen, Slavonic Legend by Elliot Del Borgo, Finale to Mozart Symphony No. 15 arr. Sandra Dackow and Themes from Star Wars by John Williams arr. By Charles Sayre. I am especially proud of the collaboration with band directors in the area especially John Taylor who assisted with directing and organizing the honor band students from district 8 who participated in the orchestra. The AOA is immensely grateful to Eugene who made the decision to have and then organized the Honors Orchestra.

His leadership is an inspiration to us all and we hope to see more district festivals

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please fill that out and get it submitted by June 1st as well.

We have two big changes for All State that we hope to implement this year.

First, we are planning to change from video to audio only for the all state auditions. The rest of the logistics of Auditions will remain the same. Students will still register and audition live at a

Southeast Honors Orchestra

please fill out a proposal and get that submitted. We have many talented orchestral and other string players in our state and it would be great for us to learn from one another and share ideas. The form may be found at the AMEA website under AMEA forms. Just click on the link

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and collaboration around the state in future.

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conference. It would be great if we could reverse this as it is a great time to network and share ideas with one another. It will be an exciting year for us with Gabriel Kahane performing with the Alabama Symphony as part of the schedule of events. Speaking of events, we have many talented teachers among us in the AOA. If you have a lecture or other presentation for professional development that you would like to present at the conference

John Taylor

that says 2013 call for sessions and submit your form by June 1st. If you know you will be submitting something please email me and let me know. Also, you will see a form there that says Performance application. If you would like to bring your orchestra group to perform at AMEA

location determined by the district chair, the only difference being that they will be recorded with audio only and no video.

The other exciting change is that Sinfonietta will now include winds, brass and timpani. Orchestral playing is growing in our state and we see the need to raise up more advanced winds, brass and percussion students. We will keep you updated on the progress of Sinfonietta via the website. If you have any thoughts or suggestions about this new endeavor for the All State orchestra festival please email those to me. Also if you have any thoughts or suggestions about clinicians for next years AMEA conference please send those to me as well. As always it is a pleasure serving as your president and together furthering orchestra education in our state. It is so vitally important that we promote our orchestra programs in the state and raise awareness of the wonderfully talented strings students in our midst.

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AMEA Division Events

2011 - 2012

Alabama Bandmasters Association AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band January 19-21, 2012 - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center All-State Solo Festival April 11, 2012 - Mobile

All-State Band Auditions District Honor Band State MPA

District I

Solo & Ensemble Festival

District II

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

District III

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

District IV

All-State Band Festival April 12-14, 2012 - Mobile Summer In-Service Conference June 27-28, Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach

January 28...........................................Brewer High School February 17-18...............................Bob Jones High School February 23-24............................................................TBA March 15-16......................................................Decatur HS March 31.........................................Liberty Middle School April 21............................................Hartselle High School January 14..................................Jacksonville High School February 29-March 2................Gadsden City High School March 9-10.........................Gadsden State Comm. College April 30...............................................Oxford High School May 1......................................................Arab High School January 28...............................Muscle Shoals High School February 17-18.................................Cullman High School March 6-8................................Muscle Shoals High School May 5......................... Muscle Shoals Middle School January 14...........................................Hoover High School March 30-31.................................Homewood High School February 28-March 1...................Homewood High School March 6-8.....................................................................TBA April 24....................................Homewood Middle School May 5.........................................Thompson Middle School January 28..........................................................Tuscaloosa February 22-23..................................................Tuscaloosa February 24-25...................................................Livingston March 15...............................................................Prattville April 24..............................................................Tuscaloosa January 28..........................................Opelika High School February 24-25...................................Auburn High School March 6-8...........................................Auburn High School March 3..............................Smiths Station Jr. High School April 21............................................Montgomery Catholic

District V

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

District VI

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

District VII

All-State Band Auditions State MPA Solo & Ensemble Festival

January 14.......................................Davidson High School March 7-8.........................................Saraland High School April 28.........................................Semmes Middle School May 5......................................Spanish Fort Middle School

District VIII

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

January 28.................................................Troy Elementary March 7-9.......................................Enterprise High School March 16-17..............................Eufaula, Lakepoint Resort April 21...........................................Rehobeth High School

Alabama Orchestra Association AMEA Conference All State Results Posted Final Date for live auditions for all levels January 19-21, 2012 November 16, 2011 October 15, 2011 Renaissance Montgomery Hotel All State Orchestra Acceptance Deadline Consult the info guide for your district on the December 1, 2011 web for specific dates!

All-State Orchestra Festival Begin To Contact Alternates All State Financial Aid Deadline University of Alabama December 2, 2011 October 15, 2011 February 9-12, 2012 Begin mailing music Videotape District Mailing Deadline December 5, 2011 October 16, 2011 For AOA All-State audition dates and district info go to www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org

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May/June 2012

Alabama Vocal Association Fall Workshop - September 9-10 - UA Moody Music Building, Tuscaloosa All-State Show Choir Auditions - September 29-30 - Wallace State, Hanceville September 30-October 1 - Huntingdon College, Montgomery All-State Show Choir Festival at AMEA Conference - January 19-21- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center Honor Choir Festival at AMEA Conference - January 19-21- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center FAME - January 19- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center All-State - March 7-10, 2011 - Samford University, Birmingham OCS/OA at All-State - March 7-10 - Samford University

Spring S&E

Decatur High School............................................October 13 First Methodist Church, Florence.......................November 6 Central United Methodist Church, Decatur.....November 7-8 Decatur High School........................................November 29 First Baptist, Decatur..............................................March 14 Florence, TBA.........................................................March 15 First Methodist, Florence............................................April 5

District II

Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring S&E State Choral Performance Assessment

Tuscaloosa High School...........................................October 4 Northport Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa..............November 2-3 Tuscaloosa County High School........................November 29 Tuscaloosa County High School.............................February 7 University of Alabama...........................................April 12-13

District III

Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring S&E State Choral Performance Assessment

Mortimer Jordan High School................................October 11 Northport Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa..............November 2-3 Mortimer Jordan High School............................November 29 Mortimer Jordan High School..................................March 27 Mt. Vernon Methodist, Gardendale.................February 27-29

District IV

Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Fall S&E Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring S&E State Choral Performance Assessment

Oxford High School...............................................October 27 First Baptist Church, Oxford.............................November 4-5 Gadsden City HS................................................September 27 Oxford High School..........................................November 29 Gadsden City High School...................................February 23 Gadsden City High School...........................................April 5

District V

Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS State Choral Performance Assessment Spring S&E

Huntsville High School.........................................October 25 Central United Methodist Church, Decatur......November 7-8 TBA....................................................................November 29 Columbia High School, Huntsville...........................April 2-3 Willowbrook Baptist Church, Huntsville........February 27-28

District VI

Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring S&E State Choral Performance Assessment

Montgomery Academy...........................................October 12 St. James School, Montgomery............................November 9 Tallassee High School........................................November 30 First Baptist Church, Tallassee.............................February 28 First Baptist Church, Tallassee.............................February 28

District VII

Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Fall S&E Spring S&E State Choral Performance Assessment

UMS Wright...........................................................October 18 Springhill Baptist Church, Mobile................November 10-11 UMS Wright..........................................................December 1 Spring Hill Baptist................................................November 1 Spring Hill Baptist.................................................February 9 Spring Hill Baptist.........................................................May 1

District I

Honor Choir Screening All-State Auditions Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS State Choral Performance Assessment

Elementary/General Division October 7-AMEA Elementary Music Festival with Dena Byers at the Wright Center, Samford University.

October 8-AMEA/AOSA Joint Workshop with Dena Byers at Samford University.

November 9-12-AOSA 2011 Professional Development Conference in Pittsburg, PA. January 19-21 - AMEA In-Service Conference, Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center

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