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And so it goes...

Becky Rodgers, President, AMEA

Congratulations on beginning another school year. How many does that make for you? I've decided to stop counting. It only causes me stress to think about how many years that I've been a music teacher. And it is even more depressing to know that I'm on the "downhill side" of my career.

I have been defined my entire adult life as a band director. Is that really a worthwhile thing to aspire to be? Will I ever know that I made a difference in the life of a child? Did anybody really care that I worked so hard to be the best teacher I could be and to let my students be a part of something great? Of course, the answer to all of these questions is YES!!!! But today I don't feel like anyone really cares. I have not had anyone thank me today. No student has come in and said, "I'm glad you're my band director." Parents haven't called to congratulate me on the outstanding performance of the band at our contest last weekend. Administrators are not feeling "blessed" to have me as their band director. Am I being whiney? You bet I am. And then I learned of the programs in the southern part of our state that were greatly impacted by Hurricane Katrina. I also heard from the Mississippi President and how devastating the hurricane was for their music programs, schools, and all Mississippians. That is when I realized how lucky I am. No more whining from me!

My day seemed to get much better when I received a copy of our conference schedule from Garry Taylor, our AMEA executive director. I began to read it and get excited about the threeday event: great clinics, concerts, interest sessions, exhibits, speakers, events, awards, and fellowship. I became even more proud when I saw that our FAME Program was actually going to take off this year. There was fuel added to my "musical fire" when I got a call from John Baker, our AMEA President elect, to let me know that

MENC was working to bring the road show of the National Anthem Project to Tuscaloosa during our conference. With the national event crossing our nation for two years, I realized how lucky we are to have it in our state during our conference. Some of the best musical minds in our country will be sharing their expertise with us. I hope that all AMEA members will make every effort to attend and get your batteries charged.

Sometimes we don't get our "warm fuzzy" feelings from our students, administrators, or parents. Sometimes we get them from each other. And sometimes we just need to stop whining and be responsible for our own professional happiness. Be happy. Be thankful. Be excited. And be in Tuscaloosa for the best AMEA In-Service Conference that your officers and boards could put together. Look for my smiling face in January. And I'll look for yours, too.

A fellow Alabama music educator, Becky

Editor’s Notes

Garry Taylor, Editor

Over the past three months, I have developed an enormous amount of respect and admiration for two very special people: Lisa Latham and Marcey Ciecierski. Lisa did an outstanding job serving the AMEA as Executive Director, and Marcey was a terrific Editor of the Ala Breve. I find myself overwhelmed at times as I try to fill their shoes. Nevertheless, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the association that has meant so much to me and done so much for me over the past thirty years. Lisa and Marcey have been extremely helpful as I “learn the ropes”. It has also been a real pleasure to work with Becky, John, Tony, and all the dedicated members of the AMEA Board.

In this issue of the Ala Breve, you'll find the complete 2006 AMEA Conference schedule beginning on page seventeen and bios and photos of clinicians and performers beginning on page twenty-four. As you will see, January's conference is shaping up to be outstanding. I reprinted Cindy Pass's article concerning on-line conference registration (page thirteen) because of its timely relevance. You will find a conference pre-registration form on page fourteen and an MENC membership form on page fifteen. The FAME (Future Alabama Music Educators) form can be found on page ten.

Maggie Snyder and the AOA have been busy planning AOA All-State. Turn to page forty-one for complete AOA All-State coverage. As always, the state and division calendar of events on page fifty-four will help with your planning and organization. Let me encourage you to patronize the advertisers included in this issue as well as the exhibitors at the conference. We have an effective and mutually beneficial partnership with the businesses that support you - the music educators of Alabama.

Please submit articles and photos for publication in future issues of the Ala Breve. I received several positive comments about the August cover photo that Lavell Thrasher submitted. You may submit photos by email as long as they are of high enough quality (resolution) -- 300 dpi usually works well.

Check out the AMEA web site (www.alabamamea.org) for on-line versions of articles, calendars, forms as well as division pages with all-state requirements, music lists, etc.

Best of luck to you as you go about your important task of educating Alabama’s young musicians. Let me know if I can ever help you.

Your students deserve FAME!

(Future Alabama Music Educators)

If you have a junior or senior high school student who is interested in a career as a music educator, nominate them by November 1 to attend this informative and exciting workshop. It will be held Thursday, January 19, 2006 during the AMEA Conference at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Mail nominations to Tony Pike, Davidson H.S. Band, 3900 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mobile, AL 36609.If you have questions call Tony at 251-221-3090.

Our Glass is Spilling Over!

Melissa Thomason, President, Elementary General

As school gets underway, we often get bogged down in the logistics - scheduling, programs, class size, curriculum, correlations, ARI, No Child Left Behind, and many more tasks or activities.. We are often accused of being "unimportant", "frivolous", and "the classroom teachers' break". Many of us spend each year worrying over whether we will have a classroom, or even a job, the next year while others of us feel unappreciated and overlooked in all that we do. We ALL, of course, know that what we do IS core and extremely important in many ways for our students. Music makes more well-rounded students and contributes to skills necessary for learning all other subjects. During these times, I try to remind myself of the infamous expression of "looking at one's glass as half full, rather than half empty."

While walking down the hall the other day, I found myself jerked to a halt by a small hand attached to a little Kindergarten girl who grinned up at me and said "Hey singing lady! I love you!" Several thoughts ran

through my head. First, "what grade will she be in when she learns my name?". Secondly, "will my arm ever be the same?" Finally, and most importantly, I think about how I will have the wonderful opportunity to see this child grow, develop, and learn over the next several years. To me, this is such an exciting adventure! I stand each day in awe of my older students and think back to how they were in Kindergarten. Some look and act exactly the same. Some have changed considerably. Some have loved music since the first week of Kindergarten. Some have pleasantly surprised me in their later years as they have become leaders in choir or in music class. Others, I continue to search every week for ways to ignite their genuine love for and appreciation of music. What I find so grand about my job is that I get to consistently watch them develop and learn. I get to see them go from getting that steady beat down pat in the first years to sight-reading a simple piece for their recorder by the time they hit the older grades. I get to see their eyes

light up when they discover that they get to play instruments for the first time and watch the light bulb turn on when they understand that "Elvis' Guitar Broke Down Friday". Yet, it doesn't stop there. These kids will come back to visit, whether with younger siblings or just to stop in and say "hi". They want to tell me about the instrument they are playing in band, or the piece they are singing in choir. They come to show their younger sibling where they sat when they came to music and what instrument they liked the best. They sometimes tell me a "I remember when…" story or just stand in prideful silence while I "ooh" and "aah" over how much they've grown and how I can't believe they've gotten so old! These are the times that I count myself lucky to be the music teacher! How many others of our fellow educators get to teach the same students for six or seven years in a row? How many can pick up the next year right where they left off and build an increasingly challenging curriculum. How many can consistently teach their favorite subject day in and day out? How many others can truly be called "the singing lady"? We are fortunate, my friends. We have the best of the world of education. In spite of all the obstacles and concerns that we must overcome in our daily grind, our job is not only half-full, but spilling over with uniqueness, inspiration, and excitement. Our students are so lucky to be taught such a

key subject each year and to have the opportunity to grow and appreciate the power of music in our communities, our society, and, most importantly, our selves.

Are you ready for our January boost of musical inspiration? Our conference this year is going to bring just that! We have some great clinicians lined up for our division that will bring us a plethora of information and resources for us to continue our year with. Our headliners this year are, by popular demand, Michael and Jill Gallina. They will be presenting four sessions dealing with classroom plays, choral music in the beginning classroom, and songs for all year round. We also have Artie Almeida presenting lessons in recorder, showcasing her new book entitled Recorder Express. June Hinckley, past MENC President, will present two titles - "No Child Left Behind in the Music Classroom" and "Meet Music Expressions". Fran Page, our current Southern Division President, will present an exciting session for us entitled "Giraffes Can't Dance: Linking Music and Children's Literature". We have some very diverse topics, and I know that we will all benefit greatly from these teachers. I hope to see all of you there!

FAME Future Alabama Music Educators

The Alabama Music Educators are beginning a new and exciting program targeting 11th and 12th grade students who have expressed an interest in music education. A one-day seminar will be held in conjunction with the AMEA In-service conference for these students to meet and interact with current music educators. Highlights of the seminar will include sessions on: “The Road to College - PAVING THE WAY"; “Where Do I Go? How Do I Get There? and, Who Is Going To Help Me With All Of This Paperwork?”; “I

Loved Being in Band, Chorus, and Orchestra! Will I Love Being a Music Educator?”

There will be a luncheon with special guest speaker, Fran Page, President of the Southern Division of MENC. The seminar, provided at no costs to students, will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2006 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM in Tuscaloosa. Lunch will be provided.

Current music educators are asked to nominate students by November 1, 2005 so that letters of invitation can be sent by December 1. Please mail nominations to Tony Pike, Davidson H.S. Band, 3900 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mobile, AL 36609. If you have questions call Tony at 251221-3090.

FAME Application

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

Mail this application to: Tony Pike, Davidson H.S. Band, 3900 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mobile, AL 36609

Alabama Bandmasters Association

See You In Tuscaloosa

Dr. Russell Logan, President, ABA

I hope everyone's fall term has been going well. Time seems to be just flying by. Before we know it, it will be time for us to attend the AMEA In-Service Conference in Tuscaloosa. I believe that we have an outstanding conference scheduled. Performing groups include: Shades Valley High School Percussion Ensemble, Alexander City Middle School Band, Homewood Middle School Band, Emma Sansom High School Band, Jacksonville State University Jazz Band I, and the University of Alabama Wind Ensemble. Please plan to attend each concert and support the groups and the directors. In addition to the wonderful concerts, clinics will be presented by: Dan Havely, Scott Lang, Ken Ozzello, Robert W. & Susan Smith, Elva Kaye Lance, Mark Foster, John Almeida, and Vanessa Watts. Make sure you look over the AMEA schedule published in this edition of the Ala Breve and plan your conference activities.

As we begin to plan for the winter and spring activities, I want to remind you to be conscious of all entry deadlines. If you are new to the profession (or to Alabama), please contact one of "the old guys" to help with your questions. Remember that for the concert festivals "One selection must be from the cumulative list for that band's classification or higher. Directors who wish to play a composition not on the cumulative list should submit scores to the VicePresident for approval." These scores should go to Vice-President Harry McAfee at Hoover High School. Also, "A band director who feels that unusual circumstances warrant an opportunity to enter a lower classification should notify the ABA President. The director shall then appear before the Board of Directors meeting at the annual AMEA InService meeting." This will be done at the Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday evening. If you are requesting a drop in classification, please plan to be present by 8:45 pm. Also please remember to renew your MENC membership. All memberships expired June 30, 2005. Your students can not participate in ABA events unless you are a member.

During our General Membership meeting on Friday we hope to have reports from our two committees dealing with All-State Realignment and Concert Festival. If you have ideas or suggestions contact Terry Ownby (All-State Realignment) or

Dane Lawley (Concert Festival). We will also be discussing any proposed legislation and other ABA matters. Please plan to attend both scheduled General Membership meetings.

As always thanks to the Board of Director and everyone else who works to make ABA run as smoothly as possible. Below you will find the Calendar of ABA state events. I hope you have a wonderful school break and "I'll See You In Tuscaloosa."

Calendar of ABA events:

January 19-21, 2006 AMEAIn-Service Conference

University of Alabama

March 13-14, 2006State Concert Festival

Huntsville H.S.

March 13-15, 2006State Concert Festival

Vestavia H.S.

March 15-17, 2006State Concert Festival

Troy University

March 16-17, 2006State Concert Festival

University of Alabama

April 19, 2006All-State Solo Festival

Auburn University

April 20-22, 2006All-State Festival

Auburn University

June 27, 2006ABA Board and Music

Selection Committee meeting

Orange Beach

June 28-29, 2006ABA Summer Conference

Orange Beach

15 Minutes to a Better Sounding Band - Dan Havely Is Your Conducting Helping or Hindering - Ken Ozzello

First Band Class to First Class BandRobert W & Susan L. Smith

Beginning With the End in Mind:The First Ten Minutes - Elva Kay Lance

Mr. Smith...Let’s Play My Piece Today!Robert W. Smith

Preserving Our Past: Archiving Band History for Future Generations - Mark Foster

New Band Director Orientation - Vanessa Watts

Leadership Success - Scott Lang

Sound Ideas on Teaching the Trumpet - John Almeida

Collegiate Division A New Fall Season

Jonathan Lindsay, President, CMENC

The Fall season can be one of th most hectic times of the year. Between balancing rehearsals, new challenging classes and football games, we often find ourselves overwhelmed. We have to remember however that our time in college will come and go and we need to make every second count when it comes to gaining experience before we are in the field. So take time out to gain some extra experience by volunteering in your area schools or helping your chapter officers with fund raising or recruitment.

For those of you attending the conference, you are in for a real treat. There are many exciting clinics and sessions that will be of great use to you professionally. I would advise you to take time out to go to a session outside of your division area. It is crucial that we understand and appreciate our colleagues so that we may support ,not

only ourselves, but all of music education when we enter the field. As always, make sure to support our division by attending the CMENC clinics. We have a wonderful group of clinicians this year that will give you tools that are vital for your future careers!

My fellow officers and I have worked very hard to revise the CMENC state constitution. It can be attained either from your chapter president or viewed on the AMEA website. We will be voting on this new constitution as well as new state officers at the business meeting following the luncheon at the Wesley student center.

Make plans now to attend and support the further development of our state level.

We also need to be aware of other national conferences and clinics such as the Midwest clinic and the MENC National Conference. Making time to go to these conferences exposes you to the best in musical performance and education that you will ever encounter. Having attended these conferences as well as being apart of groups like CMENC, NBA and others shows future employers that you are serious about music education and are willing to learn from and experience the best the field has to offer.Remember to study hard, practice hard and alway strive for the highest! I look forward to seeing all of you at the upcoming conference and wish you all well in your quest for excellence in music education.

New Options for Conference Registration

Cindy Pass, AMEA Treasurer

Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted from the August issue because of timely relevance.

You asked…and YES! Beginning September 1, 2005, AMEA members and prospective members may register online for the 2006 AMEA in-service Conference. Credit cards and purchase orders will be accepted online through December 1, 2005, while checks may still be mailed to me with a hard copy of the 2006 pre-registration form post-marked by January 1, 2006. After those dates, please plan to register at the conference. No online registration or mailed registration forms will be accepted after the above dates. This change comes in answer to the demand for more convenient ways to register for the conference. These services are offered with a few important guidelines, so read the following information carefully to ensure you register correctly. You may call me at anytime (256-338-4404) with questions regarding procedures and options. Change is good- but can be confusing, and I want you to know I value your time and hope to support AMEA members most efficiently. After all – registering for the conference is not your biggest concern this fall, but providing you with effective support through in-service clinics and professional development is the AMEA Governing Board’s first priority all year long. Let us know how we are doing! Remember to fill out the post-conference evaluation forms. This will help us to improve our procedures for the coming years. Have a great fall season; I will see you in January!

Pre-Registration Options- Choose One: Check or Money Order- Tear out the pre-registration form in this edition of Ala Breve or download the form from the AMEA website (www.alabamamea.org). Fill it out and mail with a check or money order to: AMEA Box 181 1612 Second Avenue, SW Cullman, Alabama 35055

Purchase Order or Credit Card - Between September 1st and December 1st, 2005, you may pre-register online at www.alabamamea.org. Look for the link to conference registration, and follow the easy steps. The site will not allow you to pre-register online after Dec.1. If you have any questions, contact me by phone – 256-338-4404 or by email – cpass@cullmancats.net .

On-Site Registration: Starting this year, you may register at the conference using a credit card, purchase order, money order, cash, or check. Check the signs at registration for instructions for on-site registration.

Cindy Pass-Treasurer and Registrar, Alabama Music Educators Association

Phone: 256-338-4404 Email: cpass@cullmancats.net

Volunteers are always welcome to work at registration. Contact me if you would like to help! Cindy

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

AMEA In-Service Conference

January 19-21, 2006

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Home Address: _________________________________

Division Affiliation: (check all that apply)

Please tell us if you are: _____Clinician _____Conductor of a performing group at the conference

Retired Members Registration Complimentary Spouse* or Guest* of AMEA Member Registration $15.00 Name for Badge: ____________________________________

*may not be a music teacher

TOTAL AMOUNT PAID $____________ MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AMEA

A fee of $25 will be charged for returned checks

PLEASE READ

Mailed Pre-registration can only be paid by check. No P.O.s accepted by mail. To pre-register with a credit card or P.O. go online at www.alabamamea.org through December 1, 2005. **********************Mail form and check by Jan. 1, 2006 to our new address:******************** AMEA, Box 181, 1612 Second Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055

Important: Forms and payment postmarked after Jan. 1, 2006 will be held at the registration desk for onsite registration. Do not send forms or payment to the above address after Jan. 1, 2006

THANK YOU! Your conference packet will be ready at the registration desk in the Bryant Conference Center. Your receipt will be in your packet at the conference. Please contact me if you need further assistance.

Cindy Pass, Treasurer, AMEA and Registrar Phone: (256) 338-4404 email: cpass@cullmancats.net

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AMEA 2006

Wednesday, January 18

Conference Schedule

January 19-21, 2006

University of Alabama

Michael and Jill Gallina

BCC,Rast 9:30 -

FAME - Session 1

The Road to College- “PAVING THE WAY”

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom 10:30 - 11:30

FAME - Session 2

Where Do I Go? How Do I Get There? And, Who Is Going To Help Me With All Of This Paperwork?

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom

Thursday, January 19

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AMEA General Session

Etowah Youth Orchestra

Michael Gagliardo, Conductor

Keynote Speaker: Scott Lang

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All-State Show Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 204

167

Shades Valley Percussion Ensemble

Greg Gumina, Conductor Moody, Concert Hall

AVA Interest Session

Failure is Never Fatal, Success is Never Final (A Pep Rally for Teachers)

Clinician: Jim Kimmel

Moody, Recital Hall

AOA Interest Session

Shifting Clinic Clinician: Maggie Snyder

Moody, 181

Elem./General Interest Session

The Play’s the Thing

11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Alabama Honor Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 167

FAME - Luncheon

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom

12:00-6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open

BCC, Sellers Exhibit Hall 1:00 - 2:00

FAME - Visit Exhibits

ABA Interest Sessions

15 Minutes to a Better Sounding Band

Clinician: Dan Havely

Moody, Recital Hall

Preserving Our Past: Archiving Band History for Future Generations

Clinician: Mark Foster

Moody, 180

AMEA 2006

Thursday, January 19

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

AVA Concert Session

Riverchase Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Girls Choir

Lynn Mitchell, Conductor

Thompson Middle School Boys

Choir

Jeannie Bubbett, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

A Year in Song

Clinicians:Michael and Jill Gallina

BCC, Rast

CMENC Interest Session

Running an Organized Music Program

Clinician: Lisa Latham

Moody, 258

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

AVA Interest Session

Voice Care Concerns for the Choral Singer

Clinician: Rosephanye Powell

Moody, 258

AOA General Meeting

Brainstorming Session

Moody, 181

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Elem./General Interest Session

A Play in a Day

Clinicians:Michael and Jill Gallina

BCC, Rast

CMENC Interest Session

Panel Discussion on Show Choir

Facilitator: John Baker

Moody, 180

AVA Interest Session

Warm-ups: Where’s the Relevance?

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All-State Show Choir

Rehearsal

Moody, 204

2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Alabama Honor Choir

Rehearsal

Moody, 167

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

ABA/CMENC Interest Session

Leadership Success: How to Create and Build a Model Student Leadership Program

Clinician: Scott Lang

Moody, Recital Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

Giraffe's Can't Dance: Linking

Music with Children's Literature

Clinician: Fran Page

BCC, Rast

FAME - Session 3

I Loved Being in Band, Chorus, Orchestra! Will I Love Being a Music Educator?

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom

Clinician: Russell Robinson

Moody, Recital Hall

FAME - Session 4

Been There, Done That - Would Do It All Over Again!

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom 4:00 -

ABA Concert Session

Alexander City MS Band

Heather Mason, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall 4:30 -

FAME - Session 5

Wrap Up

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom

Elem./General Board Meeting

BCC, Rast

Higher Education Mixer

Easing the Transition for Transfer

Students in Music

Clinicians: Carol Prickett and Skip Snead

Alumni Hall

AVA Concert Session

Robertsdale HS Rhythmics

Rosemary Pearce, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

AMEA 2006

Thursday,

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

January 19

CMENC Interest Session

Jazz Performance Techniques for the Combo Clinician: Tom Wolfe

Moody, 180

ABA Interest Sessions

Is Your Conducting Helping or Hindering?

Clinician: Ken Ozzello

Moody, Recital Hall

From the First Band Class to a First Class Band Clinicians: Robert W. and Susan L. Smith

Moody, 258

All-State Jazz Band Registration

Moody, 201

Conference Schedule

Friday, January 20

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

ABA General Meeting

Moody, Recital Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

Building Choral Excellence in Beginning Choirs

Clinicians:Michael and Jill Gallina

BCC, Rast

Higher Ed Research Session

So, What Are You Working On Now?

Facilitator: Dianne Orlofsky

Four Points Sheraton, Champs 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All-State Jazz Band Rehearsal

Moody, 201 8:30 -

Open

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

All-State Jazz Band Rehearsal

Moody, 201

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 204

Alabama Honor Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 167

BCC, Sellers Exhibit Hall 9:00

p.m. All-State Show Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 204

Alabama Honor Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 167

AOA Performance Session Mobile Youth Symphony Orchestra

Orland Thomas, Conductor

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

AMEA Concert Session

Moody Concert Hall

University of Alabama Singers

John Ratledge, Conductor

Jacksonville State University

Jazz Band I

Chip Crotts, Conductor

9:30 p.m.

CMENC Mixer

Mellow Mushroom

Moody, Concert Hall

AMEA Technology Session

Multimedia for Listening Sessions

Clinicians: Kimberly Walls and Jane Kuehne

Moody, 180

Elem./General Interest Session

NCLB in the Music Classroom

Clinician: June Hinckley

BCC, Rast

AMEA 2006

Friday, January 20

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

ABA Interest Sessions

Beginning With The End in Mind: The First Ten Minutes

Clinician: Elva Kay Lance

Moody, Recital Hall

Mr. Smith...Let’s Play My Piece

Today!

Clinician: Robert W. Smith

Moody, 248

AVA Interest Session

Creative Rehearsal Techniques for Today’s Choral Classroom

Clinician: Russell Robinson

BCC, Birmingham Room

CMENC Interest Session

Recruitment, Retention & Communication

Clinician: Ginger Zingara

Moody, 258

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AMEA General Session

Moody, Concert Hall

Florence High School Chamber Choir

Rebecca Rockhill, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

Keynote Speaker: Fran Page

1:30 - 2:30

ABA Concert Session

Homewood MS Band

Chris Cooper, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

AVA Interest Session

TBA

Clinician: Fran Page

BCC, Birmingham Room

AOA Interest Session

Speaking to Orchestras: String

Speak for Band Folks and Band

Speak for String Folks

Clinician: John Nardolillo

Moody, 181

Higher Ed Interest Session

Mentors: Creating Successful Young Educators

Clinician: Ginger Zingara

Moody, 248

Elem./General Meeting

BCC, Rast

All-State Jazz Band Rehearsal

Moody, 201

All-State Show Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 204

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Phi Beta Mu Luncheon University Club

ASTA Luncheon

Four Points Sheraton, Champs

Alabama Honor Choir Rehearsal

Moody, 167

IAJE Meeting

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

CMENC Luncheon/Business Meeting

Wesley Student Center 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Visit Exhibits

BCC, Sellers Exhibit Hall

Moody, 249

AMEA Technology Session Using Technology to Create Interactive Activities for Music

Students

Clinician: Karen Garrett

Moody, Recital Hall

AMEA 2006

Friday, January 20

2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

AVA Interest Session

For the Love of Music

Clinician: Russell Robinson

BCC, Birmingham Room

AOA Interest Session

Conductor Forum: Orchestra to Band - Passing the Baton; a Continuation of Band Speak for Strings and String Speak for Band

Clinicians: John Nardolillo and Michael Gagliardo

Moody, 181

Higher Ed Sharing Session

Curricula in Alabama Music

Teacher Education Programs and New State Department

Requirements

Facilitator: Kimberly Walls

Moody, 248

Elem./General Interest Session

Meet Music Expressions

Clinician: June Hinckley

BCC, Rast

CMENC Interest Session

TBA

Clinician: Fran Page

Moody, 258

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

ABA Concert Session

Emma Sansom High School Band

Russ Waits, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Exclusive Exhibit Time

BCC, Sellers Exhibit Hall

AMEA Concert Session

Moody, Concert Hall

Presentation of Awards

Alabama Honor Choir

William Caldwell, Conductor

Alabama Wind Ensemble

Gerald Welker, Conductor 9:30 - 11:00

President’s Reception

University of Alabama Jazz Band

Tom Wolfe, Director

IAJE Reading Band

Four Points Sheraton Ballroom

Saturday, January 21

Saturday, January 21

Moody, Concert Hall/Moody 204

ABA Board Meeting

Moody, 180

AOA Reading Session

ASTA Recommended String Orchestra Literature

Moody, 181

Elem./General Interest Session

All Aboard the Recorder Express

Clinician: Artie Almeida

BCC, Rast

Higher Ed Business Meeting

Sheraton Four Points, Champs

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

All-State Jazz Band

Rehearsal

Moody, 201

Alabama Honor Choir

Dress Rehearsal

Moody, Concert Hall

AVA General Meeting

Moody, 167

ABA General Meeting

Moody, Recital Hall

Saturday, January 21

9:15 - 10:00 a.m. AVA Concert Session

University of North Alabama Collegiate Singers

Ian Loeppky, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. ABA Interest Sessions

Sound Ideas on Teaching the Trumpet

Clinician: John Almeida

Moody, Recital Hall

New Band Director Orientation

Clinician: Vanessa Watts

Moody, 180

AOA Reading Session

General Literature Discussion

Moody, 181

Elem./General Interest Session

The Thrill of the Drill

Clinician: Artie Almeida

BCC, Rast

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Higher Ed Research Session

Collaborating Across Disciplines

Clinician: Marian Parker

Moody, 248

CMENC Interest Session

Multicultural Music in the Elementary Classroom

Clinician: Rhonda Tucker

Moody, 258

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. AMEA Concert Session

Moody, Concert Hall

All-State Jazz Band

Chip Crotts, Conductor

All-State Show Choir

James Kimmel, Conductor

Kent Parham, Choreographer

12:30 p.m.

ACDA Board Meeting

Moody, 173 1:00 p.m.

AMEA Governing Board Meeting

Conference Hotels AMEA 2006

The following list represents hotels/motels in Tuscaloosa participating in the 2006 AMEA In-Service Conference January 19-21. They have agreed to reserve a block of rooms at a special conference rate. Tax will be added to the following prices. You are requested to contact the facility of your choice by calling the number provided. To ensure availability and the conference rates, please call early and identify yourself with the block of rooms for the Alabama Music Educators Association Conference.

Deadline for block is December 19, 2005.

Country Inn and Suites

4801 McFarland Boulevard

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

205-345-9999

Doubles- $74.00

Marriott Courtyard Tuscaloosa

4115 Courtney Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

205-750-8384

Doubles/Kings- $92.00

Comfort Inn

4700 Doris Pate Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

205-556-3232

Doubles- $59.99

Hampton Inn I59/20

6400 Interstate Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35453

205-562-9000

Doubles/Kings- $73

Hampton Inn University

600 Harper Lee Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

205-553-9800

$89

Sheraton Four Points Conference Hotel

320 Bryant Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Doubles/Kings- $81.00

Club Level - $101.00

Sleep Inn

4300 Skyland Blvd East

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

205-556-5696

Doubles- $73

Singles- $57

THE AUBURN UNIVERSITY BANDS

are pleased to announce

THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL

AUBURN UNIVERSITY HONOR BAND FESTIVAL FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

February 10-12, 2006

Special guest conductor and clinician: Barry Kopetz, composer

Information and nomination forms for the Festival will be mailed to all Alabama high school band directors in October. Please place this event on your calendar now!

AUBURN UNIVERSITY BANDS

132 Goodwin Music Building

Auburn University, AL 36849-5421

(334) 844-4166

1auband@auburn.edu

www.auburn.edu/auband

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Keynote Speaker

Fran Page

Fran McCachern Page is Professor of Music at Meredith College, where she teaches methods courses for music education majors and K-6 teacher licensure students. As the Coordinator of Music Education, she advises music education majors and directs and supervises student teaching. Dr. Page is a Past-President of the North Carolina Music Educators Association and Past Chair of the Arts Education Coalition (AEC). She is President of Southern Division MENC: The National Association for Music Education and in that capacity serves on the National Executive Board of MENC: the National Association for Music Education. In July of 2004, Dr. Page was named "Tar Heel of the Week" by the Raleigh News and Observer. She is the founder and conductor of the Capital City Girls Choir, a three-choir organization for community girls from ages nine to eighteen. The choir has a busy performance schedule both in the United States and abroad. Performance venues include the Spoleto Festival, Washington National Cathedral, and St. Paul's and Canterbury Cathedrals in England and British Columbia. CCGC was the honor choir for the Children in Harmony Festival in 2002. Dr. Page has a B.A. in music education from Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina and an M.M. and Ed. D. in music education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She holds Orff Levels I, II, and III certification. Recognized for her expertise as a children's choral specialist, she frequently conducts workshops and festivals. She also has done considerable work in the area of curriculum integration and arts curriculum planning and assessment and consults with schools in that capacity. She has done considerable work in the area of curriculum integration and arts curriculum planning and assessment and consults with schools in that capacity.

Keynote Speaker Scott Lang

For almost a decade, Scott Lang has been educating and entertaining student and adult audiences of all ages through his workshops and keynote presentations. Large and small venues alike, Scott consistently finds creative ways to ensure laughter in learning as he provides attendees the tools necessary to deal with their own lives, their organizations, or their schools. Attendees consistently rank Scott's workshops as the top sessions at events. He not only provides an insightful educational presentation, but also provides his audiences direction on how to implement their new-found knowledge into action. Scott's workshops are a perfect companion to his keynote presentations and can be customized and/or created to meet your organization's needs. Scott received his Bachelor of Music Education in the Fall of 1988 and completed his Masters Degree in Secondary Educational Administration. Prior to arriving at Marcos de Niza High School in 1999, Mr. Lang was Director of Bands at Tempe High School In Tempe, Arizona, where his bands performed at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship, twice at the Arizona Music Educator's Convention and M.E.N.C's Biennial Conference with the CANADIAN BRASS. Mr. Lang's bands have consistently received Superior and Superior with Distinction ratings in the Concert, Marching and Jazz arenas. Mr. Lang was the 1995 recipient of the Governing Board award of Excellence and 2001 recipient of the Diablo Award for Educational Excellence. In addition, he is listed in "Who's Who in American Education." Mr. Lang is also the co-founder of the Southwest Leadership Summit, which deals with the development of student leadership in high school students. In 2003, Mr. Lang was named as one of "50 Directors Who Care" by SBO magazine. Mr. Lang currently resides in Tempe, Arizona with his beautiful wife and life companion Leah and their newborn son Brayden. He can often be found at home sweeping up the tremendous amount of dog hair Samba and Grainger leave behind.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Emma Sansom High School is a 4A high school located in Gadsden, Alabama that has an enrollment of just under 500 students. The 20052006 school year will represent the final year of existence for Emma Sansom High School. Next year, Emma Sansom, Gadsden and Litchfield High Schools will combine to form the new Gadsden City High School. The Emma Sansom High School Band program is made up of students in grades 912 and consists of the "Rebel" marching band, symphonic band, concert band and jazz band. The "Rebel" marching band is the largest ensemble within the program and has a membership of 110 - 120 students annually. The symphonic band performs for several Veteran's Day programs each November as well as a formal Christmas, Winter and Spring Concert. This ensemble participates in the Alabama Bandmaster's Association District and State Concert Band Festival each year and consistently receives superior ratings.

Elva Kaye Lance is Director of Bands at Mississippi State University where she teaches instrumental methods, conducts the Wind Ensemble and directs the "Famous Maroon Band." Now in her fourteenth year at Mississippi State, Ms. Lance has taught a wide assortment of classes within the music education department, supervised student teachers, and maintained the Euphonium-Tuba studio. She is the Director of the State Band Camp, which is a summer workshop for high school and middle school students and also serves as Coordinator for the Mississippi State University Band Directors Institute, which provides inservice training for instrumental music educators in the region. Prior to joining the faculty at MSU, Ms. Lance served as band director at the junior high and high school level in the state of Mississippi where her bands consistently received superior ratings in all categories. She is an alumna of Mississippi State University and the Maroon Band, where she served as Euphonium soloist. Ms. Lance obtained her graduate degree from Southern Oregon State University. Professional affiliations include the Mississippi Bandmaster's Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Beta Mu, Phi Kappa Phi, Music Educator's National Conference, College Music Society and the College Band Director's National Association. She maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, clinician and adjudicator throughout the state and region.

A select group of up to fifty-five singers, the University of North Alabama Collegiate Singers are the premier choral ensemble on campus, which represents the University on tour every year. Recent tours have taken the choir to New Orleans, Mobile, Cincinnati, Chicago, Washington D.C., Houston, and Orlando. Two elite groups are drawn from the ranks of the Collegiate Singers: the Chamber Choir and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. The Chamber Choir performs works from the Renaissance to modern chamber works, such as their Fall 2005 performance of Veljio Tormis Curse upon iron. The Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs in a wide range of styles and genres from jazz to pop to swing.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

John Almeida holds the Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Alabama and the Master of Music Education from Appalachian State University. Mr. Almeida has been a member of the Applied Brass faculty at the University of Central Florida since 1993 teaching applied trumpet and coaching the UCF Trumpet Ensemble. He is the Principal Trumpet of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and is a founding member of The BrassWorks, a professional brass quintet. He is also the director of "Horns and Pipes". Most recently, Mr. Almeida hosted the 2003 Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition at UCF. During the summer months, Mr. Almeida teaches trumpet and coaches the Honors Brass Quintet at Cannon Music Camp at Appalachian State University. He is an adjudicator for the Florida Bandmasters Association. Mr. Almeida has been a guest artist/clinician in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Wyoming, Colorado, and Florida. Mr. Almeida, a Yamaha Performing Artist, performs frequently as a soloist and is in frequent demand as a trumpet clinician. Mr. Almeida's principal teachers include William AdamIndiana University, Thomas Wohlwender - Cleveland Orchestra, and Joe F. Phelps - Appalachian State University.

Jane Kuehne is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Auburn University where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and supervises student teachers. Before joining the faculty at Auburn she taught music education courses and co-conducted the Chamber Choir (a cappella/vocal jazz component) at Hartwick College. She has earned a Ph.D. in Music Education from Florida State University, a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Bachelor of Music Studies with K-12 Certification also from UTSA. Dr. Kuehne taught in the public schools of Texas, teaching elementary and secondary general, choral, and instrumental music.

Karen Garrett is the music technology and elementary band teacher at Central Park Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned a bachelor's degree in Instrumental Music Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has been teaching in the Birmingham City School System for fourteen years, and is currently teaching 5th grade beginning band and 3rd - 5th grade music technology. Ms. Garrett started the music technology program at Central Park School in 1997. Ms. Garrett has taught numerous music technology in-services beginning in 1994 to general music teachers and band directors, as well as beginning digital photography and computer graphics in-services to general education elementary teachers. Ms. Garrett is a member of MENC and the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME). She has presented sessions at the national TI:ME Conference, at the UAB Arts in Education Conference, and locally to music teachers in the Birmingham area. She has extensive information about music technology for teachers and students at www.musictechteacher.com.

Artie Almeida is the music specialist at Bear Lake Elementary in the Orlando, Florida area where she teaches 1300 K-5 students. Her performing groups have performed nationally for MENC and AOSA and appeared on the NBC Today Show. Artie was the Florida Music Educator of the Year and a Cambridge International Educator for 2004. She is the author of Recorder Express, The Ultimate Game and Activity Pack for Orchestra, five Music Proficiency Packs and a series of games by Warner Brothers. Artie teaches elementary music classes at the University of Central Florida and Early Childhood classes at Seminole Community College.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Vanessa Watts received both her BME and MME from the University of Mississippi. She was the band director at Good Hope High School in Cullman, Alabama for 23 years. She retired from teaching June 1, 2005. Her bands at Good Hope consistently received Superior ratings at both marching and concert competitions. Along with judging marching contests around the state, Vanessa has served the ABA as District Chairman and as host for the All-State Jr. High Band. She has also served as guest conductor for numerous honor bands and is on the staff of the Southeastern All-Star Summer Music Camp at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, AL. Mrs. Watts is a member of ABA, MENC, AMEA and the Association of American Educators.

James Kimmel, Associate Professor of Music, serves on the faculty of Belmont University's School of Music where he teaches conducting and music education classes in addition to conducting COMPANY and the Belmont POPS CHORALE. He is an active personality among music educators and a popular choral clinician, with a diverse background including church music, all levels of public school music education, more than a decade in educational music publishing and eighteen year in university teaching. Choirs under his direction have performed nationwide, and have been honored to perform for MENC and ACDA conventions, the most recent being the Southern Regional ACDA Convention in February of 2004 and the National ACDA Convention in February of 2005. Mr. Kimmel is Minister of Music at the 2500 member First United Methodist Church-Franklin, where he conducts two adult choirs. He is currently a member of the writing team for MUSIC EXPRESSIONS, a Choral Music Method for Middle and High Schools published by Warner Brothers Publications Mr. Kimmel is Past President of both the Iowa and Illinois chapters of ACDA, and is currently serving as the show Choir Standards and Repertoire Chair for the southern Division of ACDA. He has authored articles in the Choral Journal and was a presenter at the National ACDA Convention in Phoenix, AZ. In July 1989, he received the distinguished Robert M. McCowen award from the Iowa Choral Directors Association. In 1997, The Illinois choral Directors commissioned Stephen Paulus to compose Musicquotes for Mr. Kimmel, in honor of his service to the state's choral directors. He has received the Outstanding Music Educator of the Year award form the Belmont University chapter of Phi Mu Alpha, and has also been the recipient of the Jaycees Outstanding Young Educator Award. Kimmel earned his BME at Hastings College, in Hastings, Nebraska, his MME from Northwest Missouri State University, and has completed additional studies at Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

The Shades

Valley High School Percussion

Ensemble was formed in the spring of 1998 as an additional performance outlet for the percussion performers in the Shades Valley High School Band Program. It has been active since then and the ensemble's schedule is more active each year. The group has taken on different personalities and sizes through the years, even splitting into two and three different subgroups from time to time. There are normally between twelve and twenty members in the Shades Valley Percussion Ensemble and the students gain membership by audition. The group performs music from many different cultures, styles, and genre. In any given concert the Shades Valley Percussion Ensemble may perform orchestral transcriptions or arrangements, original percussion ensemble literature, Latin music, calypso and soca music from the Caribbean, pop music arrangements, as well as traditional African drumming. In 2001 the group was chosen to perform at the National Convention of the National Association for the Study and Performance of African American Music. At the convention, the group performed a concert of exclusively African music and African inspired music. The music of several well-known composers such as Babatunde Olatunji, Carlos Santana and Phil Faini was performed as well as traditional drumming from Uganda and Ghana. The group also played the world premiere performance of Plains of Mozambique, composed by their conductor, Gregory L. Gumina for the occasion of the convention. The ensemble has received superior ratings and numerous Best in Class Awards at festivals and competitions throughout the southeast. Recently the ensemble was featured on NBC 13 as a featured group on their Morning Show. The Shades Valley Percussion Ensemble continues to offer students the ability to learn many styles of music while presenting opportunities for performance outside the standard school band repertoire.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

The Homewood Middle School Band is a student-oriented group of 308 young musicians striving to achieve musical excellence through the performance of quality band literature. The band program at Homewood has established itself as an outstanding band program with consistent superior ratings at the Alabama Bandmasters Association District and State Levels. The Symphonic Band performed at the Alabama Music Educators Association Convention in 2002, Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic in Troy, Alabama in 2003, and the Homewood Percussion Ensemble performed at the Alabama Bandmasters All State festival in 2005. The band is under the Direction of Mr. Chris Cooper who is in his seventh year teaching at Homewood and assisted by Ms. Ashley Tyler who is in her first year teaching at Homewood. The 8th Grade Symphonic Band is honored to be invited to perform for the Alabama Music Educators Association Convention.

Ginger Zingara has been a member of the Troy State University music faculty since 2001, where she teaches Music Theory I, II, Secondary Methods and Materials, supervises interns, and conducts the Troy Symphony Orchestra, a collegiate/community ensemble. Previously, she taught 15 years at the middle and high school level in Georgia. Mrs. Zingara received her bachelor's and master's degrees with honors from Troy State University and was selected as their "The Most Outstanding Music Graduate"in 1985. She began her career at Washington-Wilkes Middle and High School, and then onto metro Atlanta schools:

Miller Grove Junior High, Redan High, Pinckneyville Middle and Norcross High Schools. Under her baton, her students performed at the 1995 Southeastern United States Band Clinic, were often invited to perform at Universal Studios' "Lights, Camera, Music!" program, and received the Sudler Flag of Honor from the John Philip Sousa Foundation for outstanding achievement in music education. She continued at Oconee County High School, outside of Athens, Georgia, where in her three-year tenure, her symphonic band and percussion ensemble won "Best in Class" at the North American Music Festival in New York City, received consistent superior ratings in marching competitions and was one of only 16 bands from the United States selected to perform at the Lord Mayor's Millennium Parade in London, England. She is often requested as a clinician, conductor and adjudicator throughout the United States, as well as, in France and England. She and her husband, Dr. James Zingara, host a weekly radio show entitled "BandWorld" on the WTSU/WRWA/WTJB public radio network.

Bill Caldwell, Director of Music Education is in his second year of teaching at Shorter College. He came to Shorter College from the Georgia Institute of Technology where he served as Director of Choral Activities for six years. Previously he served as Director of Choral Activities at Colquitt County High School in Moultrie Georgia for twenty-five years and as the Coordinator of Music for the Colquitt County School System. Dr. Caldwell holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Montevallo, a Master of Music degree from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. degree from the Florida State University. He is a past president of the Georgia Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. He has conducted the Colquitt County High School A Cappella Choir in performance for the Southern division Convention of the American Choral Directors Association at Steven's Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1988 and at the Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, Georgia in 1992. Dr. Caldwell has also conducted the Colquitt County Singers in performances at Carnegie Hall in 1994 and in Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center in New York City in 1997. His work as clinician and adjudicator for elementary, middle and high school, university and church choirs has provided extensive conducting and teaching opportunities throughout the southeast. The Student Government Association of the Georgia Institute of Technology recognized Dr. Caldwell as "Faculty Member of the Year" for 1998-1999.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

The Robertsdale High School Rhythmics is an auditioned women's ensemble comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Over the past five years at district solo & ensemble festival, these girls have earned all superior ratings in the ensemble category as well as all superior and excellent ratings in the solo category. In addition, they participate each year in the district large group performance evaluation and have made two appearances at the state level, earning superior ratings for both performances. The Rhythmics are consistently represented in the All-State Choir and the AMEA Honor Choir, and many of the girls have participated in the Treble Song Honor Choir conducted by Henry Leck and sponsored by the Mississippi Girls' Choir. In constant demand throughout Baldwin County, the Rhythmics are a familiar sight at community and school events, including such places as Christmas in the Park, Bellingrath Gardens Magic Christmas in Lights, Business After Hours, Spanish Cove Social Club, Robertsdale Health Care Center, Baldwin County Principals' Meeting, Chamber Prayer Breakfast, and the Alpha Delta Kappa State Convention and Founders' Day Ceremony. The Rhythmics present three concerts at the high school each year and also perform holiday programs for the local elementary schools. When asked the origin of the group's name, their director responds, "When I first arrived at RHS six years ago, the very first song this class learned was The Rhythm of Life. It has become our theme song, and we sing it on every concert."

Susan L Smith is an experienced educator in the Virginia public school system that has taught privately and was an adjunct professor at Troy State University in Alabama. She is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education (MENC) and the Florida Music Educators Association.

A graduate of the University of North Alabama and the University of Memphis, Dan Havely was director of bands at Athens, AL High School from 1966-2000. He has served as president of the Alabama Bandmasters Association, the Alabama Chapter of International Association of Jazz Educators and Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu, honorary bandmasters fraternity. He was inducted into the Alabama Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 1999 and was a finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year in 1998. His arrangements for band have been published by Warner Brothers Music and Arrangers Publishing Company. He currently serves as associate band director at McGavock High School in Nashville, TN and continues to direct the Athens State University Community Band which he founded in 2003. His clinic, "15 Minutes To A Better Sounding Band", is based on his 35+ years experience developing superior results from school bands.

June Hinckley was the President of MENC: The National Association for Music Education from 1998 to 2000. She also served on the writing team for the 1994 National Standards for Music Education. As MENC President, Hinckley conceived and initiated Vision 2020: The Housewright Symposium on the Future of Music Education. This effort has been credited with providing a blueprint for music education into the 21st Century. Currently the Music and Fine Arts Curriculum Specialist for the Florida Department of Education, Hinckley's responsibilities include providing leadership for arts education for the 3,500 schools and developing programs to foster excellence in the quality and quantity of arts instruction in Florida schools.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Kent Parham, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, attended Texas Tech University with a focus in radio/television and dance. Dancer, director and choreographer, Kent's passion for live entertainment has evolved into a career that spans nearly three decades and has allowed him to work with some of the most talented and respected names in the entertainment industry. Over the years, Kent's performing credits have included national tour, theme park and regional theatre productions of "Man of La Mancha", "A Christmas Carol", "The Nutcracker", "La Traviata", "The Merry Widow", "Hello, Dolly!", "Where's Charley?", "Oklahoma!", "Peter Pan", "Carnival", "The Most Happy Fella", "The Wizard of Oz" and "Promises Promises". He has danced with a variety of performing companies including Music Theatre Wichita, Ballet Arkansas, The Irving Ballet, Regency Cruise Lines and Six Flags Over Texas in their star-studded show, "Starstruck"! After moving to Nashville, TN, Kent appeared at Opryland USA, in the show park and on the General Jackson Showboat as a featured dancer in "Way out West", "And the Winner Is…", "The Big Broadcast", and "Music! Music! Music!" starring Brenda Lee. On stage, he has appeared alongside the likes of Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth, Lara Teeter and David Elder as well as country music biggest stars as a dancer on the world famous, "Grand Ole Opry".

The University Singers, conducted by John Ratledge, is the University of Alabama School of Music's premier choral ensemble and consists of 30-40 voices selected by audition.

Tom Wolfe is the director of jazz studies at the University of Alabama. He has a master's degree from the Eastman School of Music and a bachelor's from Capital University. Recently, he was awarded an Artist Fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts. Wolfe is the first jazz musician to receive this honor. He toured several countries of North and West Africa under the auspices of the prestigious Kennedy Center/USIA Jazz Ambassador program. In 1999, he was awarded Musician of the Year by the Druid Arts Council. Wolfe was a former faculty member at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Kenyon College, and Otterbein College. He is a Past-President of the Alabama Chapter of the International Association of Jazz Educators.

Kimberly Walls is Professor of Music Education at Auburn University. She has presented workshops and clinics in music education and technology across the USA and internationally. Her research centers on appropriate uses of technology in music education from early childhood through advanced graduate studies. She is a co-author of MENC's Strategies for Teaching: Music Technology, a collection of teacher-oriented lesson plans that incorporate technology. She is also a contributing author to Silver Burdett Ginn's Making Music, Making Music with Midi, Making Music with Technology, and Animated Listening Maps. Dr. Walls is a member of the National Advisory Board for TI:ME.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Lisa Latham has been actively involved in music education in the state of Alabama for the past fourteen years. She received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education as well as her Masters Degree in Music from the University of Montevallo. She has taught all ages from elementary through the collegiate level, with her primary focus on the middle level singer. Mrs. Latham currently serves on the board of the Alabama chapter of the American Choral Directors Association as the Young Voices Festival Chair. In addition, Mrs. Latham has directed the preschool and children's music program at Hunter Street Baptist Church in Birmingham as well as the Preteen Choir for the past nine years. Mrs. Latham is a former Executive Director for the Alabama Music Educators Association, and is an active adjudicator and clinician for choral events throughout the state. She counts her most significant accomplishment to be "Mommy" to her three children Piper, 5, Emerson, 3, and Sutton, 1 month.

Mark Foster is currently in his sixteenth year of teaching band. He serves as the band director at Mountain Brook Junior High School in Birmingham, Alabama. He has previously taught in the Mountain Brook System as the elementary band director and in the Jefferson County School System as assistant band director at Hueytown and Band Director at Gardendale High Schools. Bands under his leadership have consistently earned superior ratings at both the district and the state level. Dr. Foster holds the bachelor of science, master of arts, and doctor of education degrees from the University of Alabama. As a doctoral student, he was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi, international honor society in education and was awarded the most outstanding graduate student in music education in 2003. Foster has presented research at the Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference in 1998 and the University of Alabama Research Seminar in Music Education in 2003 and 2005. His research interests include band history and early Birmingham history including cultural development at the time of the founding of the city. He recently completed a doctoral dissertation entitled, "Fred L. Grambs and his influence on instrumental music in late 19th century Birmingham, Alabama." Dr. Foster is married to Jennifer Foster and they have two children Megan and Luke.

Kenneth Ozzello is Director of Bands and Professor of Music at The University of Alabama. Dr. Ozzello joined the University faculty in 1989. He holds the Bachelor of Music in Music Education and the Masters of Music in Conducting degrees from West Virginia University; he earned the Doctorate of Education from The University of Alabama. Dr. Ozzello is the director of The University of Alabama "Million Dollar Band" and conductor of the Alabama Symphonic Band. In 2003 The University of Alabama "Million Dollar Band" received the prestigious "Sudler Trophy." The Sudler Trophy is the only national award given to college marching bands. In addition to Dr. Ozzello's duties with the University band program, he teaches many academic classes in the School of Music, including graduate and undergraduate conducting and music education methods classes. He maintains a busy national schedule of clinics and guest conducting engagements. Over the past two decades, Dr. Ozzello has designed shows for the Million Dollar Band that have been performed at the Orange Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, the 1992 National Championship Sugar Bowl, and over a dozen Iron Bowls. His "Superman" design can be seen in Daniel Moore's "Century of Champions" painting commemorating one hundred years of Crimson Tide Football. Dr. Ozzello is much in demand for his drill designs and has written for over 100 high school and college marching bands. Before arriving in Tuscaloosa, he served on the staff of the West Virginia University band program and designed shows for the "Pride of West Virginia" Marching Band. He also spent five years as the Director of Bands at Jeannette High School in the Pittsburgh area.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Charles "Skip" Snead currently serves as the Director of the Music School and the professor of horn at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where along with administrative duties, he teaches applied horn and brass pedagogy. Skip performs widely as a soloist and chamber musician, with recent appearances including, solo performances at both the Southeast and Mid-West Regional horn Workshops and the International Horn Society Summer Symposium. He has also performed as guest soloist with many ensembles, including the State Orchestra of Romania, Monroe Symphony, Macon Symphony, Tuscaloosa Symphony, and Shreveport Summer Music Festival Orchestras. In addition to the above named ensembles, Skip performs with the internationally recognized ensemble, The TransAtlantic Horn Quartet, with colleagues, Michael Thompson, Richard Watkins, and David Ohanian. The TAHQ has performed throughout the United States and Europe and tours extensively several times a year. The TAHQ has been a featured ensemble at many important events and venues including the Britten-Pears Festival in Aldebrough, England, The Royal Wigmore Hall in London, England, and the International Horn Society Summer Symposium. He has recorded with the TransAtlantic Horn Quartet, the Classic Brass, and the Kentuckiana Brass and Percussion Ensemble, and has a solo recording on compact disc issued by Centaur records. In addition to his work as a performer, he is internationally recognized as a teacher and clinician. He has given masterclasses throughout the United States and Europe and serves on the executive board of The International Horn Competition of America. In March 2004, he was invited to be a Housewright Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair Holder at Florida State University and was recently appointed to the Fulbright Center for the International Exchange of Scholars Peer Review Committee. The University of Alabama awarded him The Burnam Distinguished Faculty Award in March 2005. His principal teachers have included Merwin Crisman, Karen Thornton, and John Dressler, with additional studies with Dale Clevenger, Philip Farkas, and William Capps.

Chip Crotts is

in his 4th year as Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Jacksonville State University. Chip has been an on-call trumpet artist for the Disney Company and has performed and recorded for them throughout the US and Europe. In addition, he has performed or toured with artists such as Ray Charles, Manhattan Transfer, Rhythm & Brass and Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau and can be heard on several Grammy nominated albums. He is a first call session player for many national tours and shows throughout the Southeast and can be heard on recent albums with the Third Coast Jazz Orchestra, Bob Meyer's Concept Orchestra and the New South Jazz Orchestra.Dr Crotts is also an associate member of the Tuscaloosa Horns with whom he performs regularly with The Temptations,Four Tops, The OJ's and Mary Wilson and the Supremes. As a clinician and soloist, Chip has worked and performed with numerous high school and college ensembles throughout the US, and is an adjudicator for Bands of America and Drum Corps International. Dr. Chip Crotts is a Yamaha Trumpet Performing Artist.

Rhonda Tucker is the music specialist for grades K-5 at Shades Cahaba Elementary School in Homewood. She received her National Board Certification this year and is Immediate Past President of the Alabama Music Educator's Association Elementary/General Division. Rhonda is the author of Words to Play By-fifteen kid-tested activities using the Orff Approach published by Warner Brothers. She presents workshops and clinics for school systems, conferences and churches throughout the United States.

Conductor, clinician and performer. Robert W. Smith is one of the most popular and prolific composers of concert band and orchestral literature in America today, with more than 400 compositions to his credit. His compositions and arrangements have been used in a variety of situations, from opening day at Dodger Stadium to the Olympic Games.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Alexander City Middle School (ACMS) is a 7th and 8th grade school with a total enrollment of almost 600 students. Band begins in the 7th grade and the students meet in homogenous classes for the first year. After beginning band they audition for a spot in the 8th grade band. As second year players, the 8th grade band performs at concerts, school and community events, and local and regional festivals. As 8th graders they also have the opportunity to perform in the ACMS jazz band. The ACMS 8th grade band has received superior ratings and Best in Class at district, state, and regional festivals. The ACMS jazz band has also received superior ratings, "best soloist", and Best in Class at regional competitions. The jazz band has also performed at the 2002 Alabama Bandmasters Association Summer InService Conference. Band members are encouraged to participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival. Students are selected annually for All-State Band, All-District Band, and various University Honor Bands.

John Nardolillo has appeared with more than twenty of the country's leading orchestras, including the Seattle Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the Detroit Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Utah Symphony, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Columbus Symphony, the Omaha Symphony, the Oregon Symphony and the Honolulu Symphony. He also recently conducted concerts at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, and Carnegie Hall in New York, and is currently the Director of Orchestras at the University of Kentucky. Mr. Nardolillo made his professional conducting debut in 1994 at the Sully Festival in France during a Bastille Day Concert, and has since made conducting appearances throughout the United States, and in France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. He has led major American orchestras in subscription series concerts, summer and pops concerts, education concerts and tours, and for television and radio broadcasts. He has been heard in on National Public Radio, and in concert on Minnesota Public Radio. Born in Bend, Oregon, John Nardolillo began his musical training at the age of three on the violin. He earned a Bachelors degree in violin from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Masters degrees in violin and conducting from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.

Michael and Jill Gallina have achieved national prominence as the country's foremost composers of musical plays and choral music for youth in elementary, middle, junior and senior high schools. Their clever creations in story and song have consistently won awards from the Parents Choice Foundation, American Library Service and ASCAP. Their music has been featured and performed on the Disney Channel, The World's Largest Concert, PBS, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Sing for the Cure, The New York Philharmonic, and in a documentary on children's rights for the United Nations. In addition, the Gallinas are recipients of the Stanley Austin Alumni Award from the College of New Jersey for their many accomplishments in the field of composition. Both Jill and Michael received B.A. degrees in music from the College of New Jersey. Jill was an elementary school teacher before becoming a full time composer. Michael completed a Masters Degree in Music from the College of New Jersey as well as a Doctorate in Administration and Supervision from Rutgers University. In addition to his writing collaborations with Jill, he is elementary principal of the Angelo L. Tomaso School in Warren, New Jersey and author of "Making the Scene", an illustrated "how to" book for building sets, props and scenery, etc. for musical productions. The Gallinas are inspiring teachers all across the English speaking world with their music and educator workshops. Their chorals have sold millions of copies and their musical plays have thousands of performances across the globe each year. They are educating, enlightening, and engaging youth of today with their consummate talents and creativity. More information regarding the Gallinas and their music can be obtained by visiting their web site, www.gallinamusic.com or contacting them at jandmsongs@aol.com.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

The Etowah Youth Orchestras were founded in October of 1990 to complement the established strings program in the Gadsden City Schools by offering beginning strings in selected Etowah County and Attalla City Schools; to establish an intermediate string orchestra and an advanced full orchestra; and to offer and promote private string instruction in Etowah County, Alabama. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Michael R. Gagliardo, the Orchestras have presented concerts throughout the United States and abroad, including Carnegie Hall in New York City; the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City; the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC (in a performance which was broadcast live over the internet, and is archived at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage website); Manston and Stratford-Upon-Avon in England; Chicago; St. Louis; New Orleans; Philadelphia; New Haven; and Boston. The ensembles have also performed for Jacksonville State University's 1997 Kaleidoscope Arts Series; the Alabama Music Educators Association Conference in 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2004; the American Honor Orchestra Conference at the University of Southern Mississippi in 1997; the Arts Advocacy Day Conference in Washington, DC, in 2000; the 2005 ASTA w/NSOA National Conference; and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum's summer teacher's institute in 2000. The ensemble of the EYO will return to present an encore performance at Carnegie Hall in June 2007. The EYO has also been a part of two documentaries, one specifically on the collaboration with "Boogie" McCain, filmed by Alabama Public Television, and has been the subject of two feature articles in Band & Orchestra Product News magazine.

Dr. Russell L. Robinson has been on the faculty at the University of Florida since 1984, where he is Professor of Music, Area Head of the Music Education Department and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in choral music and music education. Dr. Robinson holds the Bachelor of Music Education degree from Drury University, Springfield, Missouri, and the Masters and Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Miami. Well-known for his innovative and practical teaching techniques and frequently in demand, Dr. Robinson has made over 300 appearances as a conductor and clinician at festivals, workshops, state, regional and national conventions of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), all state choirs and honor choirs throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Far East. His conducting venues have included prestigious performances at Carnegie Hall, the National Cathedral, the White House, Linz (Austria) Festival and Boston's Symphony Hall. His schedule keeps him in contact with some 20,000 students and teachers per year. He is a past President of the Florida Music Educators Association, past National Collegiate Chair for MENC and is the current MENC Choral Adviser. Dr. Robinson's video, Creative Rehearsal Techniques for Today's Choral Classroom, his book, Songwriting Made Easy! and Warm Ups by the Dozen! (Sets I and II) were recently released by Warner Bros. Publications, and he has a new DVD Jazz Style and Improvisation for Choirs that will be released by Alfred Publishing in 2005.

The 7th and 8th grade Girls Choir of Riverchase Middle School has been performing together for 4 years. This non-auditioned choir meets in two separate classes during each class day-then gets together to perform at concerts and festivals. The students from this choir live in the communities of Helena and Pelham in Shelby County. This choir has consistently received Superior Ratings at District Performance Evaluation both in performance and sight-reading. The Girls Choir has also performed at the Smokey Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg in 2003, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg in 2004, and at Magic Music Days in Disney World in 2005.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Thompson Middle School, located in Alabaster, Alabama, is in the Shelby County School System. Enrollment is 1,325 with 230 students singing in the choral program. The school supports four choirs: the 6th Grade Choir, the 7th Grade Girls Choir, the 8th Grade Girls Choir and the 7/8th Grade Boys Choir. The Thompson Middle School 7/8th Grade Boys Choir is a thirty five member, non auditioned group. The Boys Choir was established nine years ago, but was "lost" last year due to scheduling. After much trial, tribulation and tears the Boys Choir was reinstated into the schedule this year! Half of the membership is not only new to the choir, but have never sung in a choral music program before. The choral music program at TMS provides the opportunity for young people to learn to read music, music theory, sight singing, and exposure to a variety of choral styles.

John L. Baker, a graduate of Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama, is in his 21st year as choral director at his high school alma mater. Prior to coming to Enterprise, Mr. Baker was choral director at Americus High School in Americus, Georgia. He holds a Bachelors of Music Education degree from Auburn University and a Masters of Music Education from Troy State University. He is a member of the American Choral Directors Association and the Music Educators National Conference. Mr. Baker is Past President of the Alabama Vocal Association and is President Elect of the Alabama Music Educators Association. Mr. Baker's choirs have performed and competed in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky, in the U. S., and have sung abroad in Austria, Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, Switzerland and Great Britain. Mr. Baker conducts the 110 voice Concert Choir, The Women's Chorale and the Encores Show Choir. The Women's Chorale and Encores have sung for the American Choral Directors Association Southern Division Conventions, The Women's Chorale in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1994 and the Encores in Norfolk, Virginia in 1996. During the summer of 2000, members of the Enterprise High School Choral Department participated in their third European Concert Tour. The choir toured the countries of England, France, and Belgium. In the summer of 2002 the choir toured the California coast and the Hawaiian Islands. This past summer the choir will tour the countries of Germany, Austria and France. Mr. Baker serves as music director at Saint Luke United Methodist Church in Enterprise and is on the staff of Show Choir Camps of America. He and his wife Kim have four sons, Brad, Chris, Mitchell and Robert.

The Florence High School Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of 10th-12th grade singers from the Concert Choir, Women's Choir, and Men's Choir. Under the direction of Rebecca Rockhill, this group frequently performs for many community events in the area. They have consistently received superior ratings in district and state festivals, and perform a wide variety of choral literature and styles.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra

was founded in 1953 by Mobile Symphony conductor Edvard Fendler and was called the Mobile Student Symphony. MSYO has continued its mission of providing young instrumental musicians in our community an opportunity for growth through learning various kinds of musical literature in a symphony orchestra setting. The members learn challenging music, improve their reading skills, and as they work with other young artists, they not only develop their individual musical skills, but also learn that participation in a group endeavor offers an experience far greater than one might achieve individually. The fifty members of the 2005 MSYO represent Mobile and Baldwin Counties and Jackson County, Mississippi. They rehearse weekly at the Larkins Music Center under the direction of Orland Thomas. Enen Yu and Guo Sheng Huang serve as string coaches. Members are selected by audition in August of each year and most MSYO members are high school and middle school students. Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra performs formal and informal concerts throughout the year and makes a concert tour at the end of the year. This year, the MSYO performed on board the Carnival Ship Holiday during a spring break cruise, taking orchestral music to non-traditional audiences on the high seas! Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra, a part of the educational programs of Mobile Symphony, is funded in part by grants from the city of Mobile, the Mobile County Commission, and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Maggie Snyder, violist, has performed as soloist with orchestras throughout the United States under well-known conductors, including Leonard Slatkin. She has performed at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Seoul Arts Center, and has toured internationally as violist with the Metropolitan String Quartet, and nationally with The Rafferty/Snyder Duo. As an orchestral player, she has performed under such leading conductors as James Levine, Yuri Temirkanov, David Zinman, Robert Spano, Leonard Slatkin, James dePriest, Julius Rudel, James Conlon, and Michael Tilson Thomas and at such festivals as the Aspen Music Festival where she was awarded the Time Warner Fellowship. She currently serves as Principal of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra viola section and of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra viola section in Meridian, Mississippi. In the summer of 2004, Ms. Snyder enjoyed a three week residency with the Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra in Daejeon, S. Korea, on its subscription concerts and tour to Seoul. Ms. Snyder is very active in her community and is currently the President of the Alabama Orchestra Association, a division of AMEA, the Alabama state chapter of MENC. She was born into a musical family and began her serious studies of music at the age of 3. She grew up giving concerts with her family both in the United States and abroad and continues to concertize with her siblings and mother on the yearly family New Years concert in Memphis. This year Ms. Snyder and her family received special recognition on their New Years Concert from the Congressman from Tennessee, Harold E. Ford.

Marian Parker

(Ph.D., Auburn University) is Associate Professor and Coordinator of P-12 and Secondary Education Programs at Troy University. She taught high school English for 16 years and coordinated magnet programs for Montgomery (AL) Public Schools for 3 years. She served as Project Director for the Southeastern Regional Resource Center for 3 years. Dr. Parker was Alabama's 1992-93 Secondary Teacher of the Year and was a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow at Princeton University in 1993. She received the Paul W. Scheid Research Award from Auburn University in 2000. She is faculty advisor to Troy University's Student Habitat for Humanity.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2006

The Alabama Wind Ensemble, founded in 1985, is a select 80-member group of advanced wind and percussion players dedicated to the performance of the finest concert wind music. The group has performed at national and regional conventions of the College Band Directors National Association five times and been invited twice to present concerts for the prestigious World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles international conferences. Highlights of the 2005-2006 season include the international release of the Summit CD "SoliloQuies" with euphonium soloist (and new UA faculty member) Demondrae Thurman, the world premiere of Repercussions" by Nigel Clarke, and the American premeiere of "A Cotswold Symphony" by Derek Bourgeois. Featured on the this year's AMEA Concert will be Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" with pianist Noel Engebretson and a memorial performance of the festival version of Alfred Reed's "Russian Christmas Music." World-renowned soloists and conductors who have appeared with the Ensemble include Brian Bowman, Frederick Fennell, Frederick Hemke, Donald Hunsberger, Karel Husa, Christian Lindberg, Eugene Rousseau, Eric Ruske, Arturo Sandoval, Dale Underwood, and Allen Vizzutti. Gerald Welker is the founding conductor of the Alabama Wind Ensemble which is celebrating its 20th anniversary and 150th concert in 2005-2006.

Dr. Rosephanye Dunn Powell , Associate Professor of Music, holds degrees from Alabama State University (B.M.E., summa cum laude), Westminster Choir College (M.M. in vocal performance and pedagogy, with distinction), and The Florida State University (D.M. in vocal performance, University Fellow). Dr. Powell served on the faculties of Philander Smith College (AR) and Georgia Southern University before coming to Auburn. Dr. Powell’s soprano singing has brought her, successfully, through recital, concert, and oratorio performances throughout the South and Northeast regions of the United States. Her oratorio performances include Haydn's Mass in Time of War, Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel's Messiah, and Israel in Egypt, Mozart's Requiem, and Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio. During her career, Dr. Powell has distinguished herself as a researcher, interpreter and performer of solo vocal works by William Grant Still, and the AfricanAmerican spiritual. She has presented numerous recitals and lecture-recitals at churches, concert halls, universities and professional meetings around the country. Her doctoral treatise, The Art Songs of William Grant Still, is considered an authoritative work on the subject, and her article "William Grant Still: His Life and His Songs" was published in the prestigious NATS Journal of Singing. Dr. Powell served as the editor and wrote the introduction for William Grant Still: An Art Song Collection published by William Grant Still Music. Her most recent article, "The African-American Spritual: Preparation and Performance Considerations" was published in the NATS Journal of Singing, May/June volume, 2005. Dr. Powell is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the College Music Society (CMS), the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). She has been included in Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Outstanding Young Women in America.

The UA Jazz Ensemble, directed by Tom Wolfe, provides a professional atmosphere for students interested in the many aspects of jazz. This award winning group has performed at numerous jazz festivals, including: Notre Dame Collegiate Jazz Festival, Mobile Jazz Festival, Wichita Jazz Festival to name a few and performs throughout the region in schools and conferences. Its repertoire covers musical styles from the 1940s to contemporary arrangements, including those written and arranged by students. This group is the nucleus for the Hilaritas studio orchestra. The Jazz Ensemble is open by audition to any student, regardless of major. Some of the excellent guests and clinicians of the UA Jazz Program have included Randy Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Dizzy Gillespie, Rick Margitza, Gene Bertoncini, Jamey Aebersold, Jerry Tachoir, John Mosca, Gunther Schuller, Ken Watters, John Hollenback and the Claudia Quintet, the Lincoln Center Sextet and many more. For more information about the ensemble and program, www.jazz.ua.edu.

International Association of Jazz Educators

IAJE News

Randall Key, President, Alabama IAJE

We hope that you are having a good year and excited about our upcoming conference.

The All State Jazz requirements are now online at www.jazz.ua.edu. The site address has changed which is a little more user friendly. The web address given in the last Ala Breve is linked to the new address therefore there should be no discrepancy in finding the requirements. Please refer to the conference schedule in this issue of the Ala Breve for registration & rehearsal times. Chip Crotts from Jacksonville State University will be our guest jazz conductor. Chip is a great musician who understands how to teach and relate to young musicians. We would like to encourage each of you to come to the All State Jazz Band concert and support the students in this great achievement.

Also we want to extend a special invitation to each of you to attend the President's Reception Friday evening. The University of Alabama Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Tom Wolfe, will be performing at the reception along with the Directors Reading Band. The reading band is comprised of band and choral directors from around the state. There are no auditions - just two requirements: Bring your instrument and have fun!!! This is a great opportunity to read new jazz band charts, laugh, and fellowship with one another playing music. In order for this to be successful we need as much participation as possible. There are many of us who enjoy playing but can't seem to find the time with our busy schedules. Now is the time. As you pack your bag for the conference, remember to bring your voices and instruments. I look forward to seeing each of you in Tuscaloosa!!!!!

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FESTIVAL

2006 REGIONAL LOCATIONS

Chattanooga Florida Michigan

New York

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Texas Virginia Wisconsin

• A professional educational event designed specifically for young performance ensembles.

• All festivals are one day events and are offered as a field trip only.

• NO overnite housing is required.

• Panel will consist of nationally recognized composers and respected Middle School adjudicators.

• Dignified Awards appropriate for participation in a educationally respected event.

For more information visit www.dixieclassic.com Phone 800-422-8445

Alabama Orchestra Association

All State Orchestra Festival and Conference

A Few Words

Maggie Snyder, President, AOA

Hello Everyone! I'm looking forward to this year's All State Orchestra Festival, February 9-12, 2006 on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. I think we have a great group of people lined up this year. Included in the materials in this issue, are biographies and pictures of all of our guests for this year's festival. This will be a first visit to Alabama for a lot of our guests, and I am really excited to show them how much of a good thing we have going here!

This year, the AOA board voted to change a little bit about how we audition our participants. In years past, we have had an open invitation for the younger string players to participate in the festival. Due to overwhelming enthusiasm and record enrollment we are very pleased to announce that we will be going to all videotaped auditions this year. This will help us have a little bit more of an organized approach to how we do seating auditions at the festival. We do hope it will not deter ANYONE from auditioning and participating, and encourage you all, teachers, students, and parents alike, to make sure and get the word out that we want all those interested in participating to audition!

I do believe that this is a sign of the future in Alabamawe have had record enrollment in the festival, and we have a higher and higher level of player coming in to audition. I hope in the future that we continue to grow!

A couple of points about the changes-

1. Yes , everyone has to audition, including String Sinfonietta and Premiere String participants, and we must have students fill out the form specific to the orchestra they audition for. There are 3 different forms instead of 2 like last year.

2. Yes, students need to indicate in the box on the form if they would like to be considered for a lower level orchestra if they are not placed into the one they audition for. Premiere Strings is the introductory level orchestra.

3. Yes, there will be sight reading at the auditions.

4. Yes, there are 1st and 2nd violin parts, and students and teachers should choose which one to audition on. There

are some tricky parts in the Festival Orchestra 1st violin audition materials. Those students who are qualified to audition for FO but aren't capable of playing in the highest positions, should audition for 2nd violin. Those who audition for 1st WILL be considered for 2nd if they are not placed in the 1st violins, and vice versa.

5. Yes, there will be more information coming to the district chairs about how to make the logistics of the auditions more manageable (shortened audition excerpts for on-spot notification, and very short sight reading materials).

6. Yes, this is going to be really fun! And if it is a logistical nightmare, and all these changes are not for the best of the festival, then we can discuss that at the AOA board meeting in January at Conference and again debate and vote on possible changes to the audition policy.

I feel greatly indebted to the teachers and district chairs for their patience with the changing procedures for this year. I know that you're really 99% of what makes this possible for our students and I respect and appreciate what you do! I also appreciate all of your input and recommendations on how to make this work. I thank you and value you for your advice.

As for AMEA Conference, we're getting revved up for another good time, and I hope you'll all enjoy some of the new presentations we've got going this year. We're all very excited to have AOA area performance sessions by the Etowah Youth Symphony (General Session) and the Mobile Youth Symphony (AOA Performance Session). Bravo to both groups for their participation. I anticipate a great Conference on all fronts, from guest groups to guest presenters (and a little bit of planning and something from me too)! Bring your instruments, we're going to play and have fun.

If anyone has any questions about anything to do with Allstate Orchestra Festival or even Conference, I'm still taking the open in-box policy! Do not hesitate to email me! maggieviola@comcast.net

AOA All-State 2006 Quick Info Guide

The registration fee is $45. Please make checks according to the instructions of your District Chair.

Alternates will be contacted beginning December 14 to fill any seats for which we have not received acceptance forms.

String players who audition and are not placed in the Festival Orchestra, can only opt to be placed in the String Sinfonietta and Premiere Strings by selecting the box on their application form. Please review NEW policies for auditioning for the String Ensembles this year.

All Festival events will take place in the UA Music Building. Check in, Moody Lobby.

Festival Orchestra check in will be starting at 12noon, with string seating auditions upon arrival. Each and every string player will be given an audition time so plan to arrive at registration at the beginning of your registration time.

String Orchestra’s check in will be starting at 4PM, with seating auditions upon arrival. Each and every string player will be given an audition time so plan to arrive at registration at the beginning of your registration time.

Festival Orchestra rehearsals begin in the afternoon on Thursday.

String Orchestra seating will be posted by the end of Thursday’s auditions; the first rehearsals begin at 8 AM on Friday morning.

The Festival Concert for all orchestras will begin at 1 PM on Sunday, February 12 in the Moody Concert Hall.

Festival Orchestra Literature

Copland, Movements from Rodeo

Dvorak, Movement IV from Symphony No. 9, "New World" and a World Premiere of a work by New York Composer, Philip Wharton

The festival hotel is the Four Points Sheraton, 320 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa. Room reservations: 205-752-3200 fax 205-759-9214. They have us listed as Alabama All State Festival

AOA All-State 2006 Clinicians

Festival Orchestra, Jason Weinberger, Conductor

Recognized as one of a new generation of gifted American conductors, Jason Weinberger has led the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra for three seasons as music director. The orchestra's 75th anniversary season in 2004/5 included a concert with Yo-Yo Ma, and a televised performance of Mahler's Second Symphony. Jason has gained a reputation for a bold, creative programming style that focuses on bringing new American music into the orchestral repertoire. Under his leadership the orchestra has presented a unique season-long exploration of living American composers and has commissioned new works. The WCFSO was one received a rare Music Alive grant, under the leadership of Jason. He is also working to rapidly expand educational initiatives and is active as an educator himself. In upcoming performances he will guest conduct the Kansas City Symphony and will assist at the National Symphony Orchestra, where he began his professional career during the inaugural National Conducting Institute. While in the Washington-Baltimore area Jason directed the orchestra program at the Baltimore School for the Arts (High School), where he founded an adventurous chamber orchestra and conceived and led a number of new initiatives for teaching and presenting music to urban youth. Jason attended Yale University, first receiving a bachelor's with academic distinction in intellectual history and then completing a master's degree in clarinet performance under the tutelage of David Shifrin. Jason attended the Peabody Conservatory as a master's student of Gustav Meier and Markand Thakar and has master class studies at Peabody, the Aspen Music Festival and elsewhere, under such conductors and teachers as Leonard Slatkin, Gerard Schwarz, Michael Tilson Thomas, David Zinman, Don Thulean, Harold Farberman and Murry Sidlin.

String Sinfonietta, John G. Nardolillo, Conductor

John Nardolillo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from San Diego State University and a Master of Music degree from the University of Oregon. He has studied cello with a number of well known cellists including Robert Hladky at the University of Oregon, India Zerbe, then principal cellist of the Oregon Symphony, and David Hoffman, Professor of Cello at Pacific Lutheran University. John has been teaching, conducting and coaching string ensembles for thirty years. John has been a member of the faculty at Chamber Music in the Mountains in Tucson, Arizona, and has spent summers at the Encore School for Strings in Ohio where he studied with Christopher Von Baeyer. He is cellist and manager of the Crusma String Quartet, former conductor of the Capital Area Youth Symphony, and founder of The Conservatory Players, an adult chamber orchestra. He currently is a string specialist for the Olympia Public Schools and directs the Capital High School Orchestra, which under his leadership has toured widely in California, Florida, Hawaii, and Canada. John has been a member of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra since 1986, and has also performed with the Gray's Harbor Symphony, and the Central Organ Symphony. John has served as Vice President and President of the Southwest Washington Music Educator's Association, a branch of MENC. He has frequently assisted with the Washington All-State Orchestra, and in 1986 was All-State Orchestra Chairman.

Premiere String Orchestra, Robert J. Seebacher, Conductor

Robert Seebacher is native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rob has held many positions at the high school and collegiate level. He earned his Bachelor's Degree (cum laude) in Music Education at Youngstown State University in Ohio. While there, he conducted the University Concert Band as well as several other chamber music groups. He served as the Music Director and Conductor of the Dana Brass Ensemble for five seasons, performing joint concerts with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and Warren Philharmonic. Rob was the Assistant Conductor and Chamber Music Conductor for the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra for six years. He was also on the teaching staff of numerous high school bands and orchestras in the Youngstown and Pittsburgh areas. Rob earned his Master's Degree in Orchestral Conducting at Bowling Green State University while serving as an assistant conductor of several community and school-based ensembles, and also helped found an A and S class that works to educate the community about the importance of the arts. Rob is on the Staff of Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts where he teaches French Horn, music theory, music history, collaborative art, and conducting. He is also responsible for the coaching and conducting of various mixed chamber ensembles. Rob continues to perform as a French hornist and has played with many ensembles. These ensembles, among others, include The Dana Symphony Orchestra, The Musicians' Concert Band of Pittsburgh, The Opera Circle of Cleveland, The Warren-Packard Band, The Bowling Green Symphony, The Mansfield Symphony and the American Wind Symphony Orchestra under Robert Boudreau. Currently, Rob resides in Lexington, Kentucky and is pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts while serving as an assistant conductor to the orchestra and opera departments at the University of Kentucky. His teachers include William B. Slocum, Stephen L. Gage, Emily Freeman Brown, and Gustav Meier.

AOA All-State 2006 Clinicians

Festival Orchestra, Philip Wharton, Composer in Residence

Philip Wharton's parents tricked him into becoming a musician. When he was ten, his family took a vacation out west to visit relatives. Little did he know that while he and the other children slept, the adults plotted to get him to start playing the violin. Their scheme worked so well, he thought it was his idea to begin lessons. Years later, arriving at Eastman, Mr. Wharton met some unusual students and they neither played nor sang, but wrote music. Receiving no satisfactory answer to his questions about what they did in their lessons, he decided to investigate and began studying composition. This form of creative expression grabbed his imagination. Composition, like the violin, became an important focus in his life. Active both as violinist and composer, Mr. Wharton toured with the Guildhall Wind Ensemble and also with Gidon Kremer and Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie. Performers have commissioned his works for recitals at two International Double Reed Society Conferences, the International Trombone Society Conference, and for the ClarinetFest. He worked with the Dale Warland Singers on his setting of Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky. The Iowa Arts Council and Dorian Opera Theatre jointly commissioned his children's opera …and out the other side. Interested in collaborative projects, he worked with choreographer Jay Franke to produce Five Steps to Murder. He wrote two short comic operas, The Soap Opera and Two Saintes Caught in the Same Act, and produced them with his colleague Lance Horne for an evening entitled Four Short-Ordered Operas at Lincoln Center. He also wrote and performed his violin concerto at Alice Tully Hall with the Juilliard Symphony. Next season, Philip has numerous performances scheduled in New York, Iowa, and New Mexico. Philip Wharton holds degrees from The Juilliard School (DMA, MM), Eastman School of Music (MM, BA), and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (Adv. Cert.). His principal violin teachers have been Lizbeth Getman, Charles Castleman, and David Takeno. He studied composition with Samuel Adler, David Del Tredici, John Corigliano, Joseph Schwantner, and Warren Benson.

AOA All-State 2006 Schedule

Thursday,

STRING SINFONIETTA

All events take place in the Moody Music Building on the University of Alabama Campus. Schedule subject to change.

AVA Report

Vivienne Atkins, President, AVA

Fall Workshop was a wonderful experience for all who attended. Hosted by our colleague, Ken Berg, and the Mountain Brook Baptist Church. It was a beautiful facility and we really appreciate their hospitality. Our clinicians, Dr. David Childs from Vanderbilt University, and Damion Womack from Montgomery Academy in Montgomery were inspiring and informational. Dr. Childs will be conducting the Alabama High School SSA Chorus in March. He is not only a superb conductor, but an incredible composer. Thanks to all who participated in our panel discussions. We learned a lot about "The Other Things We Didn't Know". Our performing groups left us amazed, not only at their musicianship, but at their progress so early in the year. Thanks go to Alexandria High School Concert Choir, under the direction of Cathy Spence, and the Mortimer Jordan Chamber Choir, directed by Margaret Heron. Also, to our great board and the executive officers of AVA, what a gift you all are to our state!

Thanks to all of you!

Next on our calendar are the All-State Show Choir auditions, which will be held in Birmingham at Bluff Park United Methodist Church on Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22. Results from these auditions will be mailed by October 25. We look forward to seeing these talented young people perform at AMEA.

Immediately following the selection of this choir will be registration for our Alabama Honor Choir. Each school may submit 2 quartets - a first quartet and an alternate. The deadline for registration is November 7. You must register with your District Chair. Notifications of acceptance into the Alabama Honor Choir will be sent out by the end of November. The Alabama Honor Choir will also be conducted at the AMEA Conference, under the direction of Dr. William Caldwell of Shorter College in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Caldwell is an Alabama native and was formerly the Director of Choral Activities at Georgia Tech. Our principal clinician for the AMEA conference will be Dr. Russell Robinson of the University of Florida. Dr. Robinson is known in both conducting and choral publishing circles. He is appearing courtesy of Alfred Music, who will be providing some free music for our reading session. Other presenters will be Dr. Rosephanye Dunn-Powell of Auburn University and Fran Page, MENC Southern Division President. We are also excited to have Jim Kimmel of Belmont University in Nashville as our All-State Show Choir conductor. He will be presenting a moti-

vational session to kick-off the AVA portion of the program.

Performing for us at AMEA are Riverchase Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Girls Choir, conducted by Lynn Mitchell, and Thompson Middle School Boys Choir, directed by Jeannie Bubbett. Our High School groups will be the Robertsdale High School Rhythmics under the direction of Rosemary Pearce, and the Florence High School Women's Choir, conducted by Rebecca Rockhill. Representing the collegiate level will be Dr. John Ratledge's University of Alabama Singers, and the University of North Alabama Concert Choir directed by Dr. Ian Loeppky. With all of these performances and the All-State Show Choir and Alabama Honor Choir, we will have a busy and exciting conference!

I hope everyone is preparing their students for the AllState auditions in November. We will be using CD accompaniments for the auditions this year in order to facilitate the process and keep it consistent throughout the state. Make sure that you keep in touch with your district chairman for updates on deadlines and audition schedules. Also, make sure that you have received the updated forms for your handbook, including the change in fee schedules!

I look forward to seeing all of you at the events this year. And in the meantime, "I wish you a song in your soul and someone to hear it……." (Judith Viorst in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day)

21 YEARS

2006 Festival Dates

ATLANTA, Georgia

March 31-April 1, 7-8, 21-22, 28-29

CHICAGO, Illinois

April 7-8, 21-22

GATLINBURG/PIGEONFORGE

Tennessee

April 21-22, 28-29

MYRTLEBEACH, South Carolina

March 17-18, 24-25, March 31-April 1, April 7-8, April 21-22, 28-29, May 5-6

NEWYORK, New York

March 24-25, March 31-April 1, April 7-8, 21-22, 28-29

ORLANDO, Florida

March 24-25, March 31-April 1, April 7-8, 21-22, 28-29

TORONTO, ONTARIO Canada

April 28-29, May 5-6, 12-13

VIRGINIABEACH, Virginia

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia

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Research is Alive and Well...

Diane D. Orlofsky, Research Chair, AMEA

Research is alive and well and happening all over the state of Alabama. Many of us (hopefully) grabbed time over the summer to finish up some projects or get a new one started. I had opportunities to expand a review of the literature for my current research passion-collaborative learning. And I had a wonderful time teaching a graduate research class. For me, the best part is seeing the diverse research interests of my students take shape in their papers. This year, their topics were more diverse than usual and reflected the concerns of music practitioners/teachers/graduate students. Topics ranged from ever-present concerns over the effects of block scheduling, decreased funding to the arts, instrument choice, and student assessment to more eclectic interests such as tracing the Golden Ratio in selections of Bach, Beethoven and Bartok, and the link between music and architecture. Collectively, we left the intense research experience with a greater appreciation for the good work that is going on in the profession and with a sense of our role in performing applied music research. My own personal research agenda strengthened through the experience as well.

Others presented research this summer at a Research Seminar, held at the University of Alabama on June 25th. This bi-annual symposium was created as a forum for graduate students and faculty to present finished research or research-in-progress. As you can see from the topics, there was something for everyone that attended! Thanks to the folks in the University of Alabama's School of Music for providing this opportunity for both seasoned and up-andcoming researchers.

Here is a list of this year's participants:

"Exploring an Interdisciplinary Strategy for Teaching Fractions to Second Graders"

KENNETH MCGUIRE, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

"The Effects of Internet Guided Practice with Aural Modeling on the Sight-Singing Accuracy of Elementary Education Majors"

JESSICA HALL, JEFFERSON STATE

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

"The Use of Sequential Patterns in the Instruction of Undergraduate Music Majors"

MICHELE CHAMPION, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

"An Investigation of Middle School Choral Workshops Including Team-Building Activities"

KRISTI BOWERS, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

"Quantifying the Quantification: A Retrospective of the Journal of Music Therapy"

CAROL PRICKETT, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

"The Fusing of Contemporary Music Composition and American Folk Music History: A Vies of Donald Grantham's Southern Harmony"

PAUL DAVIS, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

"The Influence of Professor Fred L. Gambs on Instrumental Music in Late 19th Century Birmingham, Alabama"

MARK FOSTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

"A Preliminary Investigation of the Factors that Motivated Collegiate Choral Members not to Major in Music"

DEBRA SPURGEON, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

"The Effects of choir Formation on the Balance and Blend of the Choral Sound"

DEBRA ATKINSON, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

There will be an opportunity at the AMEA In-service in January for YOU to share your current research interests at an informal breakfast meeting ("So, what are you working on now?). Even if you don't have something currently underway, we would like to encourage you to come, eat and listen. Something you learn there might inspire you or provide you with ideas of your own! Until then, happy researching!

Higher Education Opportunities at AMEA Conference

Dr. Kimberly Walls, President, Higher Ed Division

There are several Higher Education Division events at the AMEA Conference this January you won't want to miss! The theme of the events is student advising. Max Kaplan was a famous sociologist and musician and an important contributor to the Tanglewood Symposium. Max spent his retirement years in Alabama, performing with the Montgomery Symphony and the Auburn Orchestra. Near the end of his life, in his autobiography he expressed how the most memorable and valued professorial experiences were not the lectures at Ivy League schools, the international travel, the huge lectures, nor founding the field of leisure sociology. The one-on-one sessions with students in his office were what stood out to him as the most important events in his career.

The events begin with the Higher Education Mixer on Thursday evening. Dr. Carol Prickett and Professor Skip Snead from the University of Alabama will lead a discussion on Alabama's Articulation Agreement and offer strategies for advising students who plan to study at more than one institution. "Easing the Transition for Transfer Students in Music" should be of interest to all music faculty from community and four-year colleges. Please come and join the discussion and also meet and greet other music faculty from across the state. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Ginger Zingara from Troy University will continue the theme of advising on Friday. Her session, named "Mentors: Creating Successful Young Educators," will focus on mentoring. How do we help our college students become thriving adults when they are experiencing the challenges most college students face? Research into human development indicates that young adulthood is a critical stage in cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development. This session should be of interest to all higher education faculty.

Many of the music students we work with are music education majors. Changes in the Alabama Education Code impacts the music education major curriculum. Music faculty and administrators across the state respond to ALSDE requirements in a variety of ways. On Friday afternoon, there will be a Higher Education Sharing Session titled

"Curricula in Alabama Music Teacher Education Programs and New State Department Requirements" in which we hope each university will share their music education curriculum and how they meet some of the new requirements. Current issues include 150 hours of field experiences and recent school experience requirements for music methods instructors.

Also on Friday, the AMEA Research Committee will sponsor research sessions (see Dr. Orlofsky's column). On Saturday, you are encouraged to attend the business meeting where we will elect the next Secretary/Treasurer and also plan for future professional development including web site resources. Breakfast will be provided.

A number of AMEA higher education faculty are presenting sessions or concerts sponsored by other divisions. Alabama is blessed to have so many music faculty who are willing to share their knowledge and talents (at no cost) to the cause of music teacher professional development. At risk of leaving some names out, those faculty include: Maggie Synder, Ken Ozzello, John Ratledge, Chip Crotts, Jane Kuehne, Gerald Welker, Diane Orlofsky, and Kim Walls. You will want to support their sessions. In order to facilitate division communication, an email listserv has been started. Traffic will be limited to posting approved by the moderator. If you are not a member of the listserv, please contact me and I will add you to the list. My email address is kim.walls@auburn.edu.

Candidate for Higher Education

Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. Jeannette Fresne earned a Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Texas at Austin; Master of Music degree from Texas State University and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in music education from Arizona State University. While completing graduate coursework at Arizona State University and Texas State University, she taught courses in music education, piano and theory. Additional experiences included: Orff Level I and Kodály Levels I-III; Preparing Future Faculty Graduate Fellow; curriculum writer and instructor in the arts integration program, Oasis-Arts in the Desert; and Editorial Assistant of the Journal of Historical Research in Music Education. Dr. Fresne taught at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before joining the University of South Alabama faculty in 2002. In 2004, Dr. Fresne received a grant from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and No Child Left Behind Act to implement an Arts in Education program for teachers in southern Alabama. The program received funding in 2005 as a part of the statewide Alabama Institute of Education in the Arts. A former public school teacher at the elementary and high school levels, Dr. Fresne taught elementary music for several years and served as high school choir director. During this time, she also taught applied piano at Seminario Biblico Bautista, served as an adjudicator for the National Piano Guild Auditions and taught lessons in her own studio. Dr. Fresne presents throughout the United States: Mountain Lake Colloquium, MENC Conferences in Alabama and Arizona, the National Symposium for Music Instructional Technology, the National Association of Professional and Graduate Students Conference, Kodály Summer Program, Mobile Music Teacher Inservice, South Alabama Research and Inservice Center, Hawaii-Pacific Research Symposium and Music Educators Conference, and the Southern Division MENC Conference.

Auburn University Department of Music & Auburn University Bands Scholarships in Music

Audition Dates 2006

January 28, 2006

February 9, 2006

Students may audition for Music Scholarships (both instrumental and choral) and Band Scholarships on any of the above dates. In addition, Band Scholarship auditions will be held during each session of Camp War Eagle (freshman orientation) next summer. Band Scholarships are available to both music and non-music majors. Complete details will be posted on the web sites of the A.U. Department of Music and the A. U. Bands.

For more information contact:

Dr. Ann Knipschild

Instrumental Scholarship Chair

101 Goodwin Building

Auburn University, AL 36849

Phone: (334) 844-3185

E-mail: knipsac@auburn.edu

Dr. Thomas R. Smith Chair and Director of Choral Activities

101 Goodwin Building

Auburn University, AL 36849

Phone: (334) 844-4165

E-mail: smith73@auburn.edu

March 11, 2006

Dr. Johnnie Vinson Director of Bands

132 Goodwin Building

Auburn University, AL 36849

Phone: (334) 844-4166

E-mail: vinsojb@auburn.edu

www.auburn.edu/music

Dr. Rosephanye Powell

Vocal Scholarship Chair

101 Goodwin Building

Auburn University, AL 36849

Phone: (334) 844-3163

email: dunnprt@auburn.edu

AMEA Governing Board Meeting

August 6, 2005

Sheraton Four Points, President's Room University of Alabama

The AMEA Governing Board met in the President's Room at the Sheraton Four Points on the Campus of The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on August 6, 2005. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by AMEA President, Becky Rodgers. Those attending the meeting were: Vivienne Atkins, Tony Pike, Allen Bailey, Becky Rodgers, John Baker, Julie Skadsem, Jonathan Lindsay, Maggie Snyder, Rusty Logan, Garry Taylor, Cindy Pass, Melissa Thomason, Kim Walls

Special Guest: Dr. Skip Snead welcomed AMEA to the University of Alabama for the 2006 Conference.

The minutes were read and a motion was made by Vivienne Atkins (John Baker) to accept them as presented. Carried

Allen Bailey (Rusty Logan) made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report by Cindy Pass. Carried Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports

President: Becky Rodgers presented a video presentation on "The National Anthem Project. A National event commemorating the Star Spangled Banner is planned for September 14, 2005. A nominating committee will be appointed to submit candidates for President Elect in January. MENC Southern Division is seeking candidates for Southern Division Chair.

Executive Director: Garry Taylor stressed that deadlines for the Ala Breve must be met. Reported on Ala Breve advertising for June and August. Reported that the AMEA website has been updated. Reported on the 2005 National Leadership Assembly held in Washington D.C.

President Elect: John Baker

ABA: Rusty Logan

AVA: Vivienne Atkins

AOA:Maggie Snyder

Becky Rodgers requested that the Orchestra All-State Wind audition requirements be posted on the AMEA website. New slate of officers:Vice President - Penny Adair, Secretary - Felecia Sarubin, Treasurer - Marylin Pipkin, Past President Dan Hornstein, Advisor to President - Michael Gagliardo

Elementary/General: Melissa Thomason

Higher Ed: Kim Walls

CMENC: Jonathan Lindsay

Old Business

1. National Anthem Project (DVD Presentation).

2. Hall of Fame report by John Baker

3. Division opinions on the terminology change from Music Festival to Music Assessment. This change is slated to be in effect this year.

4. Technology sessions will be held at the Conference

5. Candidates presented for the Barbara Odom and Outstanding Administrator Awards.

6. Tony Pike (John Baker) entered a motion to extend the deadline for Outstanding Music Educator Award until September 15, 2005. Carried

7. FAME: Tony Pike reported that AMEA plans to invite Eleventh and Twelfth grade students to attend this inaugural session.

New Business

1. Melissa Thomason reported the new Music Course of Study should be ready for review in October, 2005. The information will be posted on the Alabama State Department of Education website.

2. Garry Taylor offered Sara Wright's (State Department of Education) and Melissa Kimbrough's (Alabama Alliance for the Arts) regrets that they could not attend the meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. with a motion by Cindy Pass (Kim Walls). Carried

Respectfully submitted, Allen Bailey, Secretary

AMEADivision2005Events - 2006

Alabama Orchestra Association

All-State Orchestra Festival Audition

Materials Mailed September 1, 2005

Videotaped District Auditions for All Levels -October 24 - November 16, 2005

Videotape District Mailing Deadline

November 16, 2005

All-State Orchestra Festival Results Released

November 30, 2005

String Orchestra Results Released

December 7, 2005

All State Orchestra Acceptance Deadline

December 14, 2005

String Orchestra Acceptance/Registration

Deadline December 21, 2005

AMEA Conference

January 19-21, 2006

University of Alabama

Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival

February 9-12, 2005

University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa

Deadlines this year have been moved ahead to facilitate practice time on performance repertoire. All deadlines are firm and not negotiable

Alabama Bandmasters Association

AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band

January 19-21, University of Alabama

State Band Competition Festival

March 13-14, 2006 - Huntsville High School

March 13, 14, 15, 2006 - Vestavia Hills High School

March 15, 16, 17, 2006 - Troy University

March 16-17, 2006 - University of Alabama

All-State Solo Festival

April 19, Auburn University

All-State Band Festival

April 20-22, Auburn University

Summer In-Service Conference

June 27-29, Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach

Fall Workshop - September 9-10, Mountain Brook Baptist Church

All-State Show Choir Auditions - October 21-22, Bluff Park Methodist Church

AMEA & All-State Show Choir - January 19-21, 2006, University of Alabama

All-State Choral Festival - March 2-4, 2006, Samford University, Birmingham State Level Performance Evaluations - April 24-26

News features

NCLB and Music Teacher Education

by Kimberly C. Walls

While chatting with a group of music teachers from Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania recently, the topic of No Child Left Behind (NCLB, or Elementary and Secondary Act) arose. The teachers were concerned with the widespread impact of NCLB on their schools and music programs. They were surprised to learn that higher education has also had to change to meet NCLB regulations. In fact, NCLB has affected teacher education programs, including music teacher education programs, across the nation. The legislation has meant additional committee meetings, paperwork, and administrative actions and additional requirements for music education majors.

Music is defined in Alabama as one of the core curriculum subject areas, so music teachers in Alabama must be "Highly Qualified" so that schools can receive federal funding. Each state submitted it's own plan to meet NCLB requirements, including the state definition of "Highly Qualified" teachers to gain approval from the federal government. The State Department of Education ensures that graduates of university music education programs who are certified are "Highly Qualified." Across the state higher education faculty and administrators have reexamined curricula to make certain that new graduates of music education programs are "Highly Qualified."

Teachers who are "Highly Qualified" must have an academic major in their subject area, a graduate degree, or advanced certification. This means that new graduates must have a major in music, not only a major in music education. Music methods and pedagogy courses do not count toward a major, so curricula have been adjusted to make certain that each undergraduate has sufficient hours in to have a music major.

"Highly Qualified" new teachers must pass an academic subject test. Due to an ongoing court decree regarding teacher testing in Alabama, this requirement has been difficult to meet. Developing tests is an expensive proposition for the state and the last time the state invested in a subject test program, the court determined that the tests were discriminatory. This past spring, graduating seniors in music education were required to take the Praxis II exam to qualify for teacher certification. As the state gathers test performance data and reports back to the universities, additional curriculum modifications will be necessary in higher education to insure that music education majors are taught all the content covered in the exam. Expect changes in music history, elementary music methods, and educational psychology, as well as more emphasis on knowledge of both vocal and instrumental techniques for all music education majors.

What will be the effect of NCLB down the road for music educators in Alabama? I predict both positive and negative effects in the next few years. On the positive side, there will be fewer long-term substitute teachers and non-certified personnel teaching music. Those music teachers who are hired will be highly qualified. Certified music teachers will be highly valued and in high demand! On the negative side, many schools will not be able to offer music due to the lack of certified teachers. As fewer schools offer music programs, there will be fewer young musicians who can become music majors and future music teachers. Teacher shortages will increase and music programs led by certified teachers will become more rare. For the sake of music in Alabama, let's hope that creative minds will work with the state and the federal government and find ways to develop more music teachers who are highly qualified.

The University of Alabama School of Music Welcomes New Music Education Faculty

Anne C. Witt is Adjunct Professor of Music Education at the University of Alabama School of Music where she teaches in the string pedagogy area and an introductory course for music education majors. She taught middle school and high school orchestra and strings for fourteen years in Austin, and was Director of the University of Texas String Project for two years. She taught strings and music education at the University of Texas at Arlington for eight years.

Dr. Witt has presented clinics for orchestra and band directors in many states and at national conventions of the Music Educators National Conference, the American String Teachers Association and at the Midwest Clinic. Her presentations include "student tested" teaching strategies on such topics as creative classroom management, communication, and motivation, as well as teaching rhythm and intonation to string players.

She has served as guest conductor for many All-Region orchestras in Texas, and at festival orchestras and All-State orchestras. Dr. Witt is co-author of Teaching Stringed

Instruments: A Course of Study, published by MENC. She is author of A Rhythm a Week, published by Warner Bros. Publications, used by school classes and private students nationwide and internationally. She is Consulting Editor for the new series Orchestra Expressions, also published by Warner Bros. Publications.

Dr. Witt has served as President of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association and President of the American String Teachers Association. She earned the Bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama, and M.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. She was a professional cellist in the Austin Symphony for twenty years.

During the 2004-05 year, she organized a community initiative to begin a string program in the Tuscaloosa City Schools. The program began in August in all three middle schools with Melissa Hickok (UA grad) as the first teacher. The program will grow each year, until it reaches all students in middle and high schools.

Carl B. Hancock is Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education; he joined the faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences (School of Music) and the College of Education (Music Education) in the fall of 2005 teaching in the instrumental methods area. Hancock holds a B.M., M.M., and Ph.D. in music education and a certificate in college teaching from the Florida State University.

Prior to his appointment to the University of Alabama, Hancock served as assistant professor of music education at the University of Arizona, where he taught courses in music education, sociology of music, music psychology, classroom management, instrumental conducting, and directed the university symphonic and outreach bands. While at Florida State University, Hancock taught courses in music education, music research, and directed bands and chamber ensembles. Hancock's tenure as a public school educator includes service with Florida high school bands in Leon, Okaloosa, Alachua and Indian River counties. His programs in Alachua and Indian River were particularly noted for all facets of instrumental performance, including extensive involvement of students in chamber music ensembles.

While a band director, he was also an active conductor and clinician for bands throughout the state.

As a scholar, Hancock has published articles in the Journal of Research in Music Education, the Journal of Band Research, Arts in Education Policy Review, and the Music Educator's Journal. He also serves as chairman of the Affective Response Special Research Interest Group for MENC: The National Association for Music Education.Hancock holds active memberships in The National Association for Music Education (MENC), the International Association for Music Education (ISME), the College Music Society (CMS), the American Educational Research Association (AERA), Phi Beta Kappa, and Pi Kappa Lambda. He is also an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

Of interest to band directors, Dr. Hancock is teaching a graduate class in Instrumental Techniques and Materials this spring at the University of Alabama campus on Tuesday evenings starting at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. His seminar style class will enable directors to attain the next level of professional and musical excellence through examination of the most successful methods of directing and teaching band.

William T. Robinson to Present Clinic at MidWest

William T. Robinson, III, of Huntsville has been asked to present a clinic on double reed instruction at the The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic held in Chicago this December. The title of Mr. Robinson's clinic is "So You Want to Teach the Oboe: A Teaching Guide for the NonOboist."

Mr. Robinson is well known for his outstanding work with junior and senior high school bands in Alabama and Tennessee. He directed bands in public and private schools in Huntsville, Alabama for 32 years and Cowan,

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Tennessee for seven years. He has served on the faculties of Oakwood College, Alabama A & M University and Catholic High School, and currently serves an adjunct faculty at Calhoun Community College and the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He also maintains an extensive private studio of oboe and clarinet students. Mr. Robinson earned his B.A. from Clark Atlanta University, the M.M.Ed. from VanderCook College of Music, and the Ed.S. from the University of North Alabama. He has served as an exchange teacher at the Interlochen Arts Center in Michigan, as Chairman of the Alabama National Band Association, Chairman of the Alabama Minority Concern for Music Education National Conference, and President of Alabama Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. Mr. Robinson received the National Band Association's Citation of Excellence in 1986. Mr. Robinson has been the host and producer of the public radio program "Nuances in Black Music", a program devoted to Black Classical Music and Composers. His books, Fun with the Oboe and Beginning Oboe Solos are published by Mel Bay. He is also the author of The Embryonic Oboist: An Illustrated Guide for the Beginning Oboist and the editor of Ten Intermediate Phrasing Etudes for Oboe, Ten Intermediate Phrasing Etudes for Clarinet and Intermediate Clarinet Solos. He has conducted honor bands and workshops in Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia and Mississippi.

Mr. Robinson's clinic will be held Thursday, December 15, at 4:30 p.m. Gadsden Music Company, Inc. /The Bandwagon of Huntsville are sponsoring Mr. Robinson's appearance at

William T. Robinson

AMEA Governing Board

President

Becky Rodgers

Fort Payne High School

20145th 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

Past President

Tony Pike

Davidson High School

3900 Pleasant Valley Road

Mobile, AL 36609

(251) 221-3090 School

(251) 554-6268 Cell

(251) 221-3090 Fax bandpike@comcast.net

6420 Sugar Creek Dr. N. Mobile, AL 36695

(251) 607-7329 Home

President-Elect

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

Recording Secretary

Allen Bailey

2513 Etowah Street

Birmingham, AL 35217

(205) 841-7724 Home horn4bandmusic@yahoo.com

Treasurer

Cindy Pass

1612 2nd Avenue SW #181

Cullman, AL 35055

(256) 747-8838 Home

(256) 338-4404 Cell

cpass@cullmancats.net

Executive Director

Editor, Ala Breve

Garry Taylor

1600 Manor Drive NE

Cullman, AL 35055

(256) 739-6089 Phone/Fax

(256) 636-2754 Cell amea@bellsouth.net

Collegiate MENC Advisor

Dr. Julie Skadsem

University of Alabama

Box 870366

Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0366

(205) 348-0392 School

(205) 348-1675 Fax jskadsem@bama.ua.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

President, AVA

Vivienne Atkins

Lee High School

606 Forrest Circle

Huntsville, AL 35811

(256) 428-8150, ext. 179 School

vatkins@hsv.k12.al.us

223 Dove Hollow Drive

Meridianville, AL 35759

(256) 828-6880 Home

(256) 337-9195 Cell

President,

Elementary/General

Melissa Thomason

2686 Piedmont Drive

Bessemer, AL 35022

205-424-1752 Home

McAdory Elementary School

6251 Eastern Valley Rd.

McCalla, AL 35111

205-379-4650 School

melissathomason@jefcoed.com

melissathomason@bellsouth.net

President, CMENC

Jonathan Lindsay

PO Box 865818

Tuscaloosa, AL 35486

662-329-9996 Home

205-826-6656 Cell

jonlindsay425@hotmail.com

State Department of Education

Sara B. Wright

Arts Education Specialist

State Department of Education

P.O. Box 30201

Montgomery, AL 36130-2101

(334) 242-8059 Work

1-800-846-0948 Work

(334) 242-0482 Fax

swright@alsde.edu

Alabama Alliance for Arts

Education

Melissa Kimbrough

Community Relations Rep.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL

450 Riverchase Parkway

Birmingham, AL 35244

(205) 220-4122 Work

(205) 515-4376 Cell

(205) 220-2576 Fax

mkimbrough@bcbsal.org