October/November 2006 Ala Breve

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October 2006

Garry Taylor, Editor

1046 Chinook Street Auburn, Alabama 36830 amea@charter.net (256) 636-2754

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182006 AMEAConference Schedule

24Conference Hotels

252006 AMEAConference Clinicians and Performers

45AOAAll-State

48Letter from State Superintendent

51Hoover’s Katie Carroll Receives National Recognition

54Higher Education Candidate for President

55Creative Ticket Schools of Excellence Award

56Minutes from the August Governing Board Meeting

60AMEADivision Events Calendar

64Viva Italia

66AMEAGoverning Board Directory

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5President’s Message

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10Elementary/General 12ABA

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ALABAMA

Wecongratulate these schools from the State of Alabama for exceptional achievement in concert performance.

Bob Jones High School Band

Madison, Alabama Doyle D. Thornton, Keith Anderson, Directors

George Washington Carver High School Choir*

Birmingham, Alabama Bobby Stringer, Director

Oak Mountain HS Choir

Birmingham, Alabama Ed Cleveland, Director

Oak Mountain HS Band*

Birmingham, Alabama

James Duren, Kevin Ownby, Directors

2007 FESTIVAL LOCATIONS

Spain Park High School Band* Hoover, Alabama

Michael Aycock, Jody Bryant, Directors

Virgil I. Grissom HS Band

Huntsville, Alabama

William Connell, Theo Vernon, Directors

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Introducing a new festival for Middle Schools!

LeaderorManager- Where Do You Fit In?

John L. Baker, President, AMEA

Are you a leader or a manager? Both positions are important but very different.

The strength of The Alabama Music Educators Association is its Divisions and the events offered at that level. Let's face it-one of the reasons we are members of AMEA/MENC is to have the opportunity to participate in state wide events like All-State, District and State Performance Evaluations and our In-Service Conference. All of these events must be well MANAGED to be successful. We get so caught up with MANAGEMENTissues we don't give ourselves time to DREAM and PLAN for the FUTURE of our organization.

MANAGERS make decisions that affect the here and now while LEADERS dream and plan for the future. In our organization a MANAGER might spend time reserving hotel rooms and performance venues and deciding where the judges are going to dine for the evening, while a LEADER might be attending another states In-Service Conference or grooming young teachers to be our LEADERS of tomorrow. Don't get me wrong-both MANAGEMENTand LEADERSHIPare very important. I know we ALLspend too much time as MANAGERS. For example, as a past president of the Alabama Vocal Association I can tell you almost all of my time was spent being a MANAGER of events. The Alabama Vocal Association, as well as our Orchestra and Elementary Divisions are wonderful organizations that desperately need an executive director. The Alabama Bandmasters Association has had great success with Gene Gooch handling all of the management duties for that organization which has freed up the LEADERSHIPto LEAD.

As members of The Alabama Music Educators Association we need to

DREAM BIG! We want to have a VISION and be flexible enough to make that vision become a reality.

Things for LEADERS to remember:

*What we do on a daily basis is not about music. It's about people!

*EVERYvoice is important.

*If people believe their voice matters they are more likely to mobilize for change.

*Civil discourse is a GOOD thing.

*If you keep doing things the SAME way you are going to keep getting the SAME results.

*Most people prefer a familiar problem as opposed to an unfamiliar solution. Sell them on the unfamiliar solution!

Ask yourself these questions-What do I want our organization to look like in ten years and how can I implant this vision in the young teachers of today to make my vision become a reality?

BE ALEADER!!

FAME

The Alabama Music Educators are continuing a new and exciting program started last year targeting 11th and 12th grade students who have expressed an interest in music education. Aone-day seminar will be held in conjunction with the AMEAIn-service conference for these students to meet and interact with current music educators.

Future Alabama Music Educators

The seminar, provided at no costs to students, will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2007 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, 2006 so that letters of invitation can be sent by December 1. Please mail nominations to Becky Rodgers, Fort Payne High School Band, 201 45th St. N., Fort Payne, Alabama 35967. If you have questions call Becky at (256) 845-4051.

Building an Advocacy Library

Pat Stegall, AMEAVice-President

I am excited to be a part of the AMEAand I know that you are, too. In thinking about the convention in January, I know that there will be many great events that you will want to attend. The division interest sessions, concerts and clinics, as well as the all-state jazz band and show choir will be outstanding. Make sure you attend the performances and support the students and directors of these fine ensembles.

The FAME program is a great opportunity for young people interested in becoming music teachers. Encourage your juniors and seniors to enroll in this program. The seeds planted at this session could produce some wonderful rewards.

Music education advocacy is one of the focal points of the January convention. Peter Boonshaft will be our keynote

speaker and will be sharing his ideas for music advocacy. To go along with his ideas, I would like to hear from the members of AMEAabout their creative and productive ways of promoting music education in their schools and communities. Send me a note or an article or a success story about what you do and what works for you. We could put your ideas on the AMEAwebsite for all of us to have as an idea base. If you are willing to share, we can develop a network that will help others find ways to promote their programs within our state. I am looking forward to seeing you in Tuscaloosa.

Send advocacy notes to pstegall@mscs.k12.al.us or

Pat Stegall, AMEAVice-President

1900 Avalon Avenue Muscle Shoals, AL35661

blair school of music

• Intensive professional training with a superb liberal arts education–in a city of historic Southern charm

• Internationally recognized faculty and uniquely personal student/teacher ratio–a hallmark of the Blair community

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

AUDITION DATES

December 2, 2006 • January 26 & 27, 2007

February 9 & 10, 2007 • February 23 & 24, 2007

For more information:

Dwayne Sagen

Assistant Dean of Admissions

Blair School of Music

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN 37212-3499

PHONE: (615) 322-7679

WEB: www.vanderbilt.edu/Blair

E-MAIL: Dwayne.P.Sagen@vanderbilt.edu

• New, state-of-the-art classrooms, studios, and performance halls–a new dimension in the learning experience

• Degree programs offered in instrumental and vocal performance, composition/theory, and musical arts–and a five-year Bachelor of Music/Master of Education program

• Ranked as one of the nation’s top twenty universities

Vanderbilt University Wind Ensemble

Montevallo

The University of Department of Music Montevallo, Alabama

Inspired by the past, dedicated to the future!

Special Events for High School Students:

• High School Honor Choir Festival, October 26 – 28

• High School Woodwind Workshop, November 17 – 18

• All-State Trumpet Clinic, December 2

Notable Events & Concerts

• Faculty Recital, Dr. Lori Ardovino, clarinet, & the Stratford String Quartet, October 2

• Guest Artist, Jennifer Cowgill, soprano, October 3

• Guest Artist, Wanda Brister, soprano, October 16

• Alumnus Recital, Patrick Evans, baritone, assisted by the Chamber Singers, October 17

• Wind Ensemble, October 19

• Concert Choir, October 22

• Faculty Recital, Dr. Martin Cochran, euphonium, November 7

• Opera Scenes, November 9 – 10

• Birmingham Art Music Alliance Concert, November 13

• Jazz Ensemble, November 16

• University Chorus & Chamber Singers, November 20

• Faculty Recital, Dr. Joseph Ardovino, trumpet, November 27

• Wind Ensemble, November 30

• Christmas Choral Concert, December 1

For more information, including starting times, call or email us: 205.665.6670

music@montevallo.edu

www.montevallo.edu/music

The Faculty

Cynthia Jones, Chair

Choral — Gary D. Packwood, Robert Wright

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

Piano — Cynthia Jones, Anthony Pattin

Theory — Joseph Landers

Voice — Roderick George, Melanie Williams, Charles Wood

Great Clinics and Concerts!

Sara Womack, President, Elementary General

As most of you know, Melissa Thomason has resigned as President of the Elementary/General Music Division of AMEAdue to the fact that her five-year-old son, Evan, has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a severe type of cancer. To check on Melissa's family, please visit www.caringbridge.com and click on "Visit a Site." Then, type in evanthomason. You can also leave a message of support in the guest book. If you would like to help the family, please e-mail me at sara@music.org for instructions.

Because of Melissa's resignation, I will be stepping into the office of President one year earlier than planned, leaving the office of President-Elect vacant. We have no provision in our by-laws for such an event. This, along with other discrepancies in the by-laws, will be addressed over the next few months. Please be present at our division meeting at the AMEAIn-Service Conference to voice your opinion on these decisions.

Speaking of the conference, Melissa arranged for some great clinicians to present sessions for our division. Steven Calantropio will discuss the use of canons, science integration, and elemental music. Denise Gagne will be demonstrating singing games, listening activities, and dances. Margaret Campbelle-Holman will introduce ways to incorporate literacy into the music classroom, while our own Brian Cocke will demonstrate ways to use technology. Gary Arnold will present some take-home activities utilizing the standards, and Marvelene Moore will show how you can incorporate multicultural music and literacy. Our division will also have three groups from around the state perform in the Moody Concert Hall - Centerstage from Gordon Bibb Elementary School, directed by Jennifer Farris and Deanna Knox, the Gardendale Elementary School Rockin' Rockets, directed by Jenny Thompson, and the Edgewood Elementary School Percussion Ensemble, directed by Theresa McKibben. Please come and support your fellow teachers and see what

other schools around the state are accomplishing.

Because of the leadership changes in our division, the Idea Resource Book will not be ready for distribution until January. It will be available for purchase at the AMEAInService Conference. Please, please, please e-mail your ideas as Word attachments to sara@music.org by December 1. We need many more contributors to make this a great resource. I know that each of you has great ideas that work in your classroom. Share those ideas with the rest of the teachers across our state. If you submit three ideas, you will receive a free copy of the Idea Resource Book. The ideas can give suggestions for bulletin boards, lesson plans, instrument arrangements, parent letters, games, programs, or classroom management.

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who has offered their help during this difficult transition. I have been amazed by the outpouring of support for Melissa and her family. I am so lucky to be working with such a great group of teachers. Please let me or another member of the leadership council know if you have any questions or comments.

Elementary-General Division Events

AMEAFall Workshop with Julie Scott at Greystone Elementary School

Saturday, September 16, 2006

AMEAElementary Music Festival

Friday, October 6, 2006

Alabama AOSAFall Workshop with Vivian Murray at Edgewood Elementary School

Saturday, October 28

National AOSAConference in Omaha, Nebraska

November 8-12, 2006

AMEAIn-Service Conference

January 18-20, 2007

Southern Division MENC Conference in Charleston, South Carolina

February 8-10, 2007

Alabama AOSASpring Workshop with Marilyn Humphreys at Edgewood Elementary School

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Alabama Bandmasters Association

AMEAand OtherItems

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 AMEAIn-Service Conference in Tuscaloosa. I believe that we have an outstanding conference scheduled. Performing groups include: Saks High School, Meridianville Middle School, UAB Wind Ensemble, Smiths Station High School, Mountain Gap Middle School, Clay-Chalkville High School, University of Alabama Wind Ensemble and the All-State Jazz 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: Paul Davis, Frank Buck, Peter Boonshaft, Molly Weaver, Becky Rodgers, James Zingara, Ken Ozzello and Diane Shultz. Make sure you look over the AMEAschedule 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 band assessments "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 Vice-President for approval." These scores should go to Vice-President Harry McAfee at Hoover High School. Also, "Aband 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 AMEAInService 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, 2006. Your students cannot participate in ABAevents unless you are a member.

During our general membership meeting on Friday we will have reports from our two committees dealing with All-State Realignment and Concert Band Assessment. We will also be discussing the three proposed amendments to our By-Laws published in this edition of Ala Breve. Please read over

the proposals and be ready with any questions and discussion.

As always thanks to the Board of Directors and everyone else who works to make ABArun as smoothly as possible. Below you will find the Calendar of ABAstate events. I hope you have a wonderful school year.

Calendarof ABAevents:

January 18-20, 2007 AMEAIn-Service Conference

University of Alabama

March 12-14, 2007State Concert Festival

Huntsville H.S.

March 12-14, 2007State Concert Festival

Homewood H.S.

March 15-16, 2007State Concert Festival

Troy University

March 15-16, 2007State Concert Festival

Gadsden H.S.

April 18, 2007All-State Solo Festival

Auburn University

April 19-21, 2007All-State Festival

Auburn University

June 26, 2007ABABoard and Music

Selection Committee

June 27-28, 2007ABASummer Conference

Orange Beach

Elements of Effective Interpretation - Paul Davis

The Nuts and Bolts of the New Course of StudyFrank Buck

Teachinng Music with Passion- Peter Boonshaft

The 33 P’s of How to Conduct a Wonderful RehearsalPeter Boonshaft

New Directions in Wind Teaching - Molly Weaver Got Band? No Wind Ensemble; No Problem!Becky Rodgers

The Role of Applied Music in the Development of Music

Educators - James Zingara

Intonation Clinic - Ken Ozzello

Build a Better Flute Section - Diane Boyd Shultz

ABAProposed Legislation

Proposal 2007-01

Bylaw Article XVI, Competition Festivals, Section 7i State Solo and Ensemble Festival currently reads:

i.Aperson rating Superior on a solo will be eligible to purchase a medal with a gold ribbon. Each person in an ensemble rating a Superior will be eligible to purchase a medal with a green ribbon. Medals may be secured from the Executive Secretary of ABA. Medal orders must be on an official form signed by the District Festival Chairman or Site Chairman.

Proposal: Change Bylaw Article XVI, Section 7i to read:

i.(1) Aperson rating Superior on a solo will be eligible to purchase a medal with a gold ribbon. Each person in an ensemble rating a Superior will be eligible to purchase a medal with a gold ribbon.

(2) Aperson rating Excellent on a solo will be eligible to purchase a medal with a green ribbon. Each person in an ensemble rating Excellent will be eligible to purchase a medal with a green ribbon.

Proposal 2007-02

Bylaw Article XVI, Competition Festivals, Section 7h State Solo and Ensemble Festival currently reads: h.Astudent may perform in four events (Stage Band not included). The entrance fee will be $4.00 per event, based on a tenminute block of time (not per student - per time block), no matter how many students are in the event. However, no student may play more than one solo on the same instrument. ($10.00 School Fee - See Article XIX)

Proposal: Change by amending sentence to read:

"The entrance fee will be $5.00 per event based on the scheduled time block". Rationale: This will allow each host school to provide lunch for the judges, who receive no mileage or per diem.

Proposal 2007-03

Proposal: Article XVI, Section 3, letter "e": Eliminate all references to 'Time Keeper' Rationale: In reality this position has not been utilized for several years. The job of "Time Keeper" has been done by the "Stage Manager".

Conference Registration Information

Cindy Pass, AMEATreasurer

As you begin to make preparations for attending the 2007 In-Service conference, here are a few reminders and some new information about registration:

- The cost of registration is as follows:

RegularMembers - $70.00 before January 1st, 2007 by mail or online, $80.00 at the conference.

Retirees - Complimentary

First YearTeachers- $55.00 before January 1st, 2007, $65.00 at the conference.

CMENC - $20.00 before January 1st, 2007, $25.00 at the conference.

Guests (non-members who are not music teach ers and who are accompanied by registered members) - $15.00 (pre-registered and onsite fee)

- Checks for the conference should be made out to AMEA. Please make sure you mail the payment and forms to the correct address as noted on the pre-registration form. Some bookkeepers still have our old address on file.

Be sure to check over your documents before mailing.

- Purchase orders will no longer be accepted for registration or pre-registration.

- Online pre-registration deadline has been extended until January 1st, 2007. Now all pre-registration fees will be due on the same date to end confusion.

- Credit cards will be accepted as payment for online and onsite registration. We can accept all credit cards, but no debit cards (unless they have a VISAlogo on them.)

- Your receipt for registration and pre-registration are included in your conference packet, along with your certificate of attendance. Please check your packet upon arrival at the conference to secure these items. If you lose your receipt or certificate, it may take several weeks to get a replacement to you after the conference.

- Please enclose a copy of your MENC card with your pre-registration form. Your pre-registration will not be processed without a current membership to MENC.

- Be sure to renew your membership to MENC BEFORE the conference, to ensure timely processing with MENC. If you renew your membership or join at the conference, it may take up to 3 months for your membership to process. You can renew your membership or join MENC online at www.menc.org. Please bring your card or a verification letter or email from MENC to the conference. This will expedite your registration.

- If pre-registering online, please be sure to fill out all the information fields. Incomplete fields may keep me from processing your pre-registration, causing you to have to re-register at the conference and pay the onsite cost.

Thank you for reviewing the information above. As always, I am trying to find better ways to serve you. Please call me or email me with any questions, comments, or suggestions any time. Have a great year!

Cindy Pass - 256-338-4404, cpass@cullmancats.net

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*************Mail form and check by Ja n. 1, 2007 to:************* AMEA, Box 181, 1612Second Avenue SW, Cullman, AL 35055

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THANK YOU! Your conference packet wi ll be ready at the registration d esk in the Bryant Conference Center. Your receipt will be in your p acket at the conference. Please contact me if you need further assistance.

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AMEA 2007

Wednesday, January 17

Conference Schedule

January 18-20, 2007

University of Alabama

The

Thursday, January 18

Leon Sheffield Magnet School’s Centerstage

Jennifer Farris & Deanna Knox

Gardendale Elementary Rockin’

Rockets

Jenny Thompson, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

AVAInterest Session

Choral Magic for Middle School/Junior High

Clinician: Myra Murray

BCC, Birmingham Room

ABA/AOA/CMENC Session

Elements of Effective Interpretation

Paul Davis

Moody, Recital Hall

Saks High School Band

Gene Inglis, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

AVAInterest Session

Reading Session

Greg Gilpin

BCC, Birmingham Room

Elem/Gen Interest Session

Keys to Teaching ExcellenceLiteracy Links

Margaret Campbelle-Holman

BCC, Rast

CMENC Interest Session

Interviewing 101

Carl Hancock

Moody, 258

BCC, Sellers Exhibit Hall

ABAConcert Session

Meridianville Middle School Band

Allen Weinburg, Conductor

Moody, Recital Hall

AVAInterest Session

The Mechanics of Line Building

John Ratledge

BCC, Birmingham Room

AMEA 2007

Thursday, January 18

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Elem/Gen Interest Session

Canons in the Music Classroom

Steven Calantropio

BCC, Rast

CMENC Interest Session

Telling Isn’t Teaching, Asking

Isn’t Assessing

Molly Weaver

Moody, 258

All-State Jazz Band Registration

Moody, 201

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All-State Show Choir

Rehearsal

Moody, 204

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All-State Jazz Band

Rehearsal

Moody, 201

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

ABA/CMENC Interest Session

Teaching Music With Passion

Peter Boonshaft

Moody, Recital Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

Integrating Technology Into the Classroom

Brian Cocke

BCC, Rast

AVAInterest Session

Raise the Roof with New Music for Young Choirs

Myra Murray

BCC, Birmingham Room

AOAInterest Session

Relearning Practice...

Maggie Snyder

Moody, 181

HigherEd Interest Session

Is There Really AShortage of Music Teachers?

Carl Hancock

Moody, 180

FAME - Session 3

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom

ABAConcert Session

Smiths Station High School Band

Rusty Courson, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

Elemental Pieces and Processes

Steven Calantropio

BCC, Rast

AVAInterest Session

Reading Session

Greg Gilpin

Moody, Recital Hall

CMENC Interest Session

Interdisciplinary Teaching with Bloom’s Taxonomy

Kenneth McGuire

Moody, 258

AOAGeneral Meeting

Brainstorming Session II

Moody, 181

FAME - Session 4

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom

- Session 5

Wrap Up

Four Points Sheraton, Ballroom

Hartselle High School Chorus

Wanda Thompson, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

Elem./General Board Meeting

Sara Womack, Presiding

BCC, Rast

HigherEducation Mixer

Alumni Hall

ABAInterest Session

The 33 P’s of How to Conduct a Wonderful Rehearsal

Peter Boonshaft

Moody, Recital Hall

AMEA 2007

Thursday, January 18

4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

ABAInterest Sessions

New Directions in Wind Teaching

Molly Weaver

Moody, 258

CMENC Interest Session

Improvisation in the Music

Curriculum

Mark Laughlin

Moody, Choral-Opera Room

Friday, January 19

8:00 -

HigherEd Business Meeting

Kim Walls, Presiding

Four Points Sheraton, Champs

AOAInterest Session

Guitar Basics

Andrea Cevasco

8:30a.m.

- 6:00 p.m. Exhibits

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

HED Performance Session

Moody, Recital Hall

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

All-State Jazz Band

Rehearsal

Moody, 201

All-State Show Choir

Rehearsal

Moody, 204

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

All-State Show Choir

Rehearsal

Moody, 204

All-State Jazz Band

Rehearsal

Moody, 201

ABAPerformance Session

Mountain Gap Middle School

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

AMEAConcert Session

Moody Concert Hall

University of Alabama Concert

Choir

John Ratledge, Conductor

UAB Wind Ensemble

Sue Samuels, Conductor

9:30 p.m.

CMENC Mixer

Mellow Mushroom

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

ABAGeneral Meeting

Rusty Logan, Presiding

Moody, Recital Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

Murmurs of Earth; the Voyager

Interstellar Record

Steven Calantropio

Band

Joel Mason, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

Love to Listen

Denise Gagne

BCC, Rast

AVAInterest Session

ASurvey of Choral Music by Alabama Composers

Patricia Corbin

BCC, Birmingham Room

HigherEd Interest Session

Student Motivation and School

Success

Roy Legette

Moody, 180

CMENC Interest Session

Computer Assisted Instruction

Don Bowyer

Moody, 258

20 October 2006

AMEA 2007

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

AOAInterest Sessions

Alternative Styles - Jazz in the String Classroom

Chris Kozak

Moody, 181

Conference Schedule

1:30 - 2:30

Elem./General Meeting

BCC Rast

AOAInterest Session

Alternative Styles - Jazz in the String Classroom

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

AMEAGeneral Session

Moody, Concert Hall

Peter Boonshaft,Keynote Speaker

Edgewood Elementary

Percussion Ensemble, Theresa McKibben, Conductor

Baldwin Magnet Junior High School Choir, Mike Spivey, Conductor

p.m.

p.m.

p.m.

Chris Kozak

All-State Jazz Band Rehearsal

All-State Show ChoirRehearsal

IAJE Meeting

Randall Key, Presiding

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Phi Beta Mu Luncheon

University Club

ASTALuncheon

Four Points Sheraton, Champs

Moody, 258

AMEAAdvocacy Session

Advocacy in Action: Increasing

Support for Your Music Program

Carla Gallahan

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

CMENC Luncheon/Business Meeting

Wesley Student Center

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

AVAConcert Session

Emma Sansom Middle School

Choir, Gina Garmon, Conductor

Faith Christian High School

Choir, Donna Calloway, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

ABAInterest Session Got Band? No Wind Ensemble; No Problem!

Becky Rodgers

Moody, Recital Hall

ABA/HigherEd Interest Session

The Role of Applied Music in the Development of Music Educators

James Zingara

Moody, Recital Hall

AVAInterest Session

Tried and True Audition

Techniques for the Chorus

Ian Loeppky

BCC, Birmingham Room

HigherEd Research Session

Creating a Climate of Mentoring and Community through Music

Teacher Research Groups

Roy Legette

Moody, 180

Elem./General Interest Session

Singing Games and Dances

Children Love

Denise Gagne

BCC, Rast

AOAInterest Session

Alternative Styles - Fiddle 101

Chip Gulbro

Moody, 181

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AMEA 2007

Friday, January 19

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

ABA/AVA/AOAInterest Session

Tri-M - The Foundation for YOUR Future

Jed Smart

Moody, 258

Saturday, January 20

Rusty Logan, Presiding

Moody, 258

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

ABAConcert Session

Clay-Chalkville HS Band

J. Randell Wallace, Conductor

Moody, Concert Hall

AVAInterest Session

The Power of Description: Finding the Reservoir of Heartfelt Expressions in Choirs

John Ratledge

BCC, Birmingham Room

HigherEd Performance Session

Moody, Recital Hall

Elem./General Interest Session

Spotlight Student Success with America’s Newest Music Program, “Spotlight on Music”

Gregory Roman

BCC, Rast

5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Exclusive Exhibit Time

BCC, Sellers Exhibit Hall

6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.All-State Jazz Band Rehearsal

Moody, 201

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. AMEAConcert Session

Moody, Concert Hall

John Baker, Presider Presentation of Awards

JSU ACappella

Patricia Corbin, Conductor

Alabama Wind Ensemble

Ken Ozzello, Conductor

Exploring Literacy and Culture through Music

Marvelene Moore

Sheraton, Governor's Room

AOAReading Session

ASTARecommended Literature

Dr. Anne Witt, Facilitator

Moody, 181

Moody, Concert Hall

Rusty Logan, Presider

Moody, Recital Hall

Paul Edmondson, Presiding

Moody, Choral Opera Room

ABA/AOAInterest Session

Tell the Students they are Sharp/Flat and Fix One Note, Teach a Student to Tune and Fix All the Notes

Ken Ozzello

Moody, Recital Hall

ABAInterest Session

Build a Better Flute Section

Diane Shultz

Moody, 258

Elem./General Interest Session

Making More with Making Music

Gary Arnold

Sheraton, Governor's Room

Saturday, January 20

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. AMEAConcert Session

Moody, Concert Hall

All-State Show Choir

Paul Edmondson, Presider

All-State Jazz Band

Randall Key, Presider

12:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

ACDABoard Meeting

Moody, 173

AMEAGoverning Board Meeting

John Baker, Presider

BCC, Cavalier Room

Conference Hotels AMEA 2007

The following list represents hotels/motels in Tuscaloosa participating in the 2006 AMEAIn-Service Conference January 18-20. 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, 2006.

Country Inn and Suites

4801 McFarland Boulevard

Tuscaloosa, AL35405

205-345-9999

Doubles- $74.00

Marriott Courtyard Tuscaloosa

4115 Courtney Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL35405

205-750-8384

Doubles/Kings- $96.00

Comfort Inn

4700 Doris Pate Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL35405

205-556-3232

Doubles- $62.99

Hampton Inn I59/20

6400 Interstate Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL35453

205-562-9000

Doubles/Kings- $80

Hampton Inn University

600 Harper Lee Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL35404

205-553-9800

$94

Sheraton FourPoints Conference Hotel

320 Bryant Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL35401

205-752-3200

Standard Doubles/Kings- $83.00

Club Level - $103.00

Sleep Inn

4300 Skyland Blvd East

Tuscaloosa, AL35405

205-556-5696

Doubles- $73

Singles- $57

are pleased to announce

THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL

AUBURN UNIVERSITYHONOR BAND FESTIVAL FOR HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS

February 9-11, 2007

Special guest conductor and clinician: Samuel Hazo, 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 UNIVERSITYBANDS

132 Goodwin Music Building

Auburn University, AL36849-5421

(334) 844-4166

1auband@auburn.edu

www.auburn.edu/auband

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

Keynote Speaker

PeterBoonshaft

Peter Loel Boonshaft holds Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude), Master of Music Education in Conducting, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Dr. Boonshaft was also awarded a Connecticut General Fellowship for study at the Kodály Musical Training Institute, from which he holds a Certificate. He is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is Professor of Music and Director of Bands. He is Conductor of the Hofstra University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, professor of conducting and music education, and Director of the graduate wind conducting program. Prior to this appointment, Boonshaft was on the faculty of Moravian College and the University of Hartford. He was Founder and Music Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Honors Concert Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble. In addition, he held the post of Music Director and Conductor of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony of Boston.

Peter Boonshaft has been a consultant or recorded for Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Southern Music Publishers, Kendor Music Publishers, Daehn Publications, and C. Allen Music. Active as a proponent of new literature for concert band, he has commissioned and conducted over thirty world premieres by such notable composers as W. Francis McBeth, Johan de Meij, Fisher Tull, H. Owen Reed, Vaclav Nelhybel, David Gillingham, Philip Sparke, Andrew Boysen, Robert W. Smith, David Holsinger, Robert Washburn, Elliot Del Borgo, Herbert Deutsch, Robert Hawkins, Larry Lipkis, Ian McDougall, Reber Clark, Gregory Sanders, Roland Barrett and Jared Spears. Boonshaft is also the author of Vaclav Nelhybel: His Life and Works, the only authorized biography of the composer, and articles for Instrumentalist Magazine, the National Band Association Journal, MENC's Teaching Music and Band Director's Guide. In addition, he holds the post of Band/Wind Ensemble Editor for the School Music News. Among the soloists who have appeared in performance with him are John Marcellus, Harvey Phillips, Ed Shaughnessy, Lynn Klock, Don Butterfield, Dave Steinmeyer and the United States Air Force "Airmen of Note," Chester Schmitz, and the Vienna Schubert Trio.

Boonshaft has been awarded membership in Pi Kappa Lambda and Alpha Chi, as well as twice receiving the University of Hartford Regent's Award and that University's Outstanding Music Educator Award. He has received official proclamations from the Governors of four states and a Certificate of Appreciation from President Ronald Reagan, as well as performing for President and Mrs. George Bush, and for Margaret Thatcher, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His honors also include being selected three times as a National Endowment for the Arts "Artist in Residence", three times awarded Honorary Life Membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and being selected for the Center for Scholarly Research and Academic Excellence at Hofstra University. Extremely active as a guest conductor and clinician for festivals, concerts, and workshops nationally and internationally, he was chosen to conduct the All-Eastern Band for the MENC Eastern Division Conference in Baltimore, Maryland; as a clinician for the National Convention of the Canadian Music Educators Association in Halifax, Nova Scotia; as conductor of the All-Eastern Directors Band for the MENC Eastern Division Conference in New York City; as guest conductor and clinician for the European Music Educators Convention in Heidelberg, Germany; as a clinician and speaker for the National Convention of the American School Band Directors Association in Honolulu, Hawaii; as a clinician for the MENC Northwest Division Conference in Spokane, Washington; was named conductor of the MENC National High School Honors Band for the National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee; as guest conductor of the Goldman Memorial Band; as conductor of the All-Northwest Band for the MENC Northwest Division Conference in Portland, Oregon; and recently received invitations to conduct in China and Brazil.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

The Alabama Wind Ensemble has been an integral part of the University of Alabama School of Music for twenty-two years, and holds a rich reputation as one of the premier ensembles of Alabama's flagship university. This select group of fifty musicians is dedicated to the exceptional performance of the finest new and traditional wind band and chamber wind repertoire. The ensemble holds a long tradition of excellence, having been selected to perform for national and regional conventions of the College Band Directors National Association and the prestigious World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. Additionally, the ensemble has appeared with numerous world-renowned soloists and conductors including Brian Bowman, Frederick Fennell, Donald Hunsberger, Karel Husa, Christian Lindberg, Eugene Rousseau, Arturo Sandoval and Allen Vizzutti. The Alabama Wind Ensemble continues its tradition to promote new works for wind band as part of its ongoing mission. This year the group will perform premieres of works by Donald Grantham, Richard Saucedo and Anne McGinty.

is currently in her 13th year as band director at Ft. Payne High School and in her 27th year of teaching. She has served as the band director at Lynn high School (Class C), West Point High School (Class CC), Ft. Payne Middle School, (Class F), and Ft. Payne High School (Class B, Class BB). While under her direction all of these bands have earned superior ratings at the ABADistrict and State Festivals. The Ft. Payne High School Band has also performed for the 2003 AMEAIn-Service Conference and the 2006 South Eastern United States Band Clinic at Troy University. All of these bands have been non-auditioned, inclusive bands. The Ft. Payne City Chamber of Commerce honored her as the 2005 Educator of the Year. Ms. Rodgers has served on the Board of the Alabama Bandmasters Association representing two districts and has served as the President of the Alabama Music Educators Association. She is currently serving as the Past-President of the AMEAand coordinator of the FAME: Future Alabama Music Educators program that was begun during her presidency. Ms. Rodgers serves as an adjudicator and guest-conductor throughout Alabama and Georgia. She also presents Student Leadership Workshops for marching bands during the summer. Ms. Rodgers is a member of the National Band Association and Phi Beta Mu Music Honor Fraternity.

The Edgewood Percussion Ensemble is an auditioned group of twenty-two fifth graders, who meet once a week after school to experience the rhythms and flavors of World Music Drumming. The ensemble works on teamwork, self-discipline, respect, and unity. In past years, this group has performed in concert with the Birmingham Children's Choir, for Fine Arts Night at Edgewood, and at the Homewood City School's Showcase program with the middle and high school percussionists.

Becky Rodgers

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

Brian Cocke

is in his fifth year teaching K-2 Music at Chalkville Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama where he is also the technology coordinator. He has completed his B.S.E., M.A., and Ed.S. Degrees in Choral/Vocal Education with an emphasis on general music and technology integration from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Carla Gallahan is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. She received the Bachelor of Music Education Degree and the Master of Education in Music at Auburn University and is currently pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education. As a member of the faculty at Troy University, her responsibilities include teaching music education courses, instructing the horn studio, supervising student interns, and serving as an Associate Conductor with the university bands. Her teaching background includes eighteen years experience in the Alabama public schools. From 19892005, Ms. Gallahan served as band director in the Auburn City Schools in Auburn, Alabama. Under her direction, the bands at Auburn Junior High School and J.F. Drake Middle School consistently received superior ratings at contests and festivals. The band also performed as the clinic band for composer Frank Erickson, performed at the Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic, and performed at the Alabama Music Educators Association In-service Conference. Ms. Gallahan is a member of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and former chairman of District VI of the Alabama Bandmasters Association. She was selected to Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Outstanding Young Women of America, has been chosen as Auburn Junior High School Teacher of the Year, Auburn City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year, and has served as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the Southeast. Her professional affiliations include the Music Educators National Conference, Alabama Music Educators Association, Alabama Bandmasters Association, Phi Delta Kappa, and Phi Beta Mu.

Carl B. Hancock

is Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Alabama. Dr. Hancock teaches courses in band methods, marching band techniques, sociology of music, and psychology of music. He is the founder and organizer of the Tuscaloosa Winds; a 102-member concert band designed to bring together community and university musicians in the pursuit of lifelong music making. Previously, he served on the faculty at the University of Arizona, where he taught courses in conducting, music education, and directed the university symphonic band. Before his career in higher education, Hancock taught high school band for nine years in Florida. Carl has articles published in the Journal of Research in Music Education, the Journal of Band Research, Arts in Education Policy Review, Arizona Music News and the Music Educator¹s Journal. He frequently presents research and pedagogical sessions for band directors and other music educators at national and state conventions. He is past chair of MENC's Affective Response Special Research Interest Group and is currently the chair-elect of the Learning and Development SRIG. Dr. Hancock holds a Bachelor of Music Education, a Master of Music Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Florida State University.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

Flutist Diane Boyd Schultz has established her career through solo and chamber performances in the USA, Canada, France, the UK, Romania, and Austria. She has performed as flutist/piccoloist of the Dallas Bach Society, Shreveport, Alabama, and Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestras and was a prizewinner in several national competitions. Her festival appearances include the British Flute Society, National Flute Association, Mid-South Flute Festival, Florida Flute Association, and the Flute Society of St. Louis. She has served on the summer faculties of Interlochen and Blue Lake Arts Camps. Schultz is Artist/Teacher of Flute at The University of Alabama and is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

Frank Buck is a central office administrator for the Talladega City Schools. During his 25-year career, Dr. Buck has also served as band director, assistant principal, and principal. His bands consistently received "Superior" ratings, were twice named "Bandribbons Band of the Month" in the United States, and were featured at the AMEAConvention and Southern Instrumental Conductor's Conference. Dr. Buck's articles have been published nationally. Honors include Alfa "Teacher of the Month," "Who's Who in American Education," "Outstanding Young Men of America," National Band Association "Citation of Excellence" and "Editorial Advisor" for the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Emma Sansom Middle School

located in Gadsden, Alabama has an enrollment of 460 students. Formerly known as General Forrest Middle School, this Title I school offers a variety of Fine Arts programs including band, jazz band, strings, visual arts, and three choirs. Until this year, it was the only middle school in the Gadsden City system with a choral program. The choral classes at Emma Sansom Middle School boast an enrollment of 115 students and nearly one-half of the student body population participates in some type of music class. The choirs participate in all Alabama Vocal Association events and have consistently made superior scores at both district and state competitions. The principal of Emma Sansom Middle School is Ronald Mayes.

Dr. Mark Laughlin holds the Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of North Alabama, the Master of Music degree in Piano Pedagogy from the University of Memphis and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Laughlin has presented workshops and research papers on local, state and national levels, on a variety of topics including improvisation, curriculum development in group piano and American composers. He has written articles for Clavier magazine and has presented at the national conferences of the National Association of Schools of Music and the College Music Society. He has also presented at the MidAtlantic, Northeast and Great Lakes regional conferences of the College of Music society and the South Carolina Music Educators State Conference.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

TheMeridianville Middle School Band

Gary L. Arnold

has served as the Music Curriculum Specialist for Scott Foresman/Silver Burdett for the past 18 years. He has been a presenter at both state, national, and international conferences. He received the "Consultant of the Year" award with Scott Foresman in 2003. Prior to serving as a consultant with Scott Foresman, Mr. Arnold taught K-8 music in the Knox County schools in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he was awarded the Master Teacher level in the Career Ladder program for educators. Mr. Arnold received his Bachelor of Music Education from Carson-Newman College and his Master of Science in Music Education from the University of Tennessee. He also has Level I and II Orff certification as well as Level I Kodaly certification. Mr. Arnold served as Director of Music at churches in the Knoxville area where he conducted choral and instrumental ensembles. He also traveled as a singer and dancer with the " Up with People" show during the Bicentennial year. Mr. Arnold holds membership in MENC, AOSA, and OAKE.

Ian Loeppky, originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, has been the Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of North Alabama since the fall of 2003. His studies began at the University of Manitoba, continued at the University of Minnesota, and finished at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati. He has also studied with Dale Warland, Frieder Bernius, Martin Isepp, Charles Bruffy, and Bobby McFerrin. He is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, the Music Educators National Convention, Alabama Vocal Association, and the International Federation for Choral Music. He is currently the Repertoire and Standards Chair for Multicultural Choral Music for the Alabama chapter of ACDA. He has worked as a singer, scholar, conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and arranger in Canada, the United States, and Portugal. He directs all four vocal ensembles at UNAand teaches choral conducting, choral techniques, graduate choral conducting, and choral literature; under his direction, the UNACollegiate Singers were pleased to present a program of modern choral works at the 2006 AMEAAnnual Conference. In addition, he directs the choirs at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal and Westminster Presbyterian in Florence, as well as the newly-founded Florence Camerata (a Shoals-based community chorus), and is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the region. His article concerning the music of Winnipeg composer Sid Robinovitch appeared in the December 2004 issue of the Choral Journal, America's largest choral music publication.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

The band program at Mountain Gap Middle School has existed since the founding of the school in 1966. Under previous directors Dudley Singleton, Barry Bicknell, Brett Hollowell, and current director Joel Mason, the bands have performed throughout the eastern region of the United States in numerous competitions and festivals. Over two hundred and twenty students, more than half of the total student body, are enrolled in band classes. Each year around one hundred sixth grade students enter the band program and are placed in heterogeneous classes where they are carefully guided through instrument assignments and music fundamentals. At the completion of sixth grade, students audition for placement in Symphonic I or Symphonic II bands. Additionally, they have the opportunity to participate in jazz and chamber music programs. Performances throughout the year include fall football games, Veterans Day, holiday and spring concerts, PTAmeetings, various community events and the ABAdistrict and state festivals. The bands participate in an out of state tour each spring. In addition, the Mountain Gap Middle School students actively participate in solo and ensemble festivals where they consistently earn a high number of superior ratings. The sixty-seven member symphonic I band consists of seventh and eighth grade students selected by audition and challenged beyond daily rehearsals with private instruction. To further enhance their skills, sectionals as well as two band camps are scheduled throughout the year with clinicians known on the local, regional and national levels. Each year, a significant percentage of the symphonic I band students are selected to the district one honor band.

Roy Legette

is Associate Professor of Music and a Lilly Teaching Fellow at the University of Georgia where he specializes in Elementary Music Education. He received the BS in Music Education from Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville NC, the MAfrom the University of Iowa and the Ph.D. from Florida State University. Prior to joining the University of Georgia faculty, Dr. Legette taught instrumental and general music at the elementary and secondary levels in Oakland, California and was an Assistant Professor of Music at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Legette is an active researcher and some of his work can be found in the Journal of Research in Music Education, Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, Music Education Research, and Contributions to Music Education. He is state chair of the research division of the Georgia Music Educators Association, past chair of the Research Advisory Review Panel of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, a past member of the editorial committee for Update: Applications of research in Music Education, and a current member of the editorial board for Southern Music Education Research. Dr. Legette has presented his work at professional conferences in the United States, Europe, and Canada. His research interests include music instruction and student self-concept, student motivation and achievement, and factors that influence teaching effectiveness. Dr. Legette is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Georgia Music Educators Association, the American Educational Research Association, and the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

Dr. Marvalene Moore

is a James A. Cox Endowed Chair and Professor of Music Education at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Moore specializes in classroom music for students grade K-8 and choral music for students in grades 3-8. She brings a breadth of experience in music for young people including study at the Jaques-Dalcroze Institute- Geneva, Switzerland and the Conservatory of Music- Ithaca College; the Orff Institute- Salzburg, Austria; and the Kodaly Institute- Erstegom, Hungary. She has served as clinician and guest conductor for music organizations in 44 states. She is internationally known and has presented and chaired sessions at the 1988 International Society for Music Education (ISME) conferences in Korea (1994), South Africa (1998), Lincoln, Nebraska (2000), Sweden and Norway (2002) and Tenerife, Spain in 2004. She also presented sessions at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Moore's area of specialization is Jaques-Dalcroze Eurhythmics, a Swiss method of teaching music that emphasizes creative movement. She received the B.A. degree from Talladega College, Alabama; Master of Education and Education Specialist degrees, George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville; and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is the author of several Pearson Education Silver Burdett Publications: Making Music 2006, 2001, The Music Connection, 1999, 1995; and The Jaques-Dalcroze Source Book The World of Music, 1991. She is also author of the MENC publications Classroom Management in the General, Choral, and Instrumental Music Programs, 2002; one of the authors of the MENC video Bringing Multicultural Music to Children, 1992 and an author of Making Connections: Multicultural Music and the National Standards, a 1998 publication. In Spring 2004, Dr. Moore was presented the Tennessee Hall of Fame Award for recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in the advancement of Music Education in Tennessee Schools.

The Saks High School Band is dedicated to musical excellence. Beginning and intermediate band is offered to grades 6 and 7 to students at Saks Middle School. The High School Band consists of students 8th grade through 12th grade. Accomplishments of the band include: consistent superior ratings in solo & ensemble, marching, and concert band since the Fall of 2003, including all superior ratings in District II and State ABA concert band competition for the past three years. Also, the marching band won division honors at Covered Bridge Marching Festival in 2004, and again in 2005 at the Mud Creek Marching Festival. Several Saks Band graduates continue to further their musical knowledge at a college level as music majors and band members. The Saks Concert Band is honored to be selected to perform at the 2007 AMEAIn-service Conference. Working each day to embrace the tangible and intangible benefits of musicianship, the Saks Band believes these inspirational words of the late Mr. Fred Rogers: "Imagining something may be the first step in making it happen, but it takes the real time and real efforts of people to learn things, make things, turn thoughts into deeds or visions into inventions."

Myra (Roland) Murray is an expert in the field of elementary/junior high classroom and choral music. Combining her experiences as a professional music educator in Stephen, Minnesota with performing, conducting and her current position at Hal Leonard Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she has developed into an energetic and versatile clinician. Myra graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota with a degree in Music Education and was a member of the Concordia Concert Choir under the direction of Paul J. Christiansen. As Classroom Publications Manager for Hal Leonard, she oversees all elementary music projects, promotions, workshops and reviews new material for schools. An active performer, she is currently involved in church music, solo work and community theatre. Myra and her husband, Mark, live in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

Paul G. Davis comes to the podium with an extensive professional background that spans both the classical and jazz idioms in conducting, performance and teaching. In constant demand as a conductor and clinician, his musical activities have taken him throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, including numerous Regional and All-State concerts and a highly acclaimed concert with the Grand Orchestre d'Harmonie des Guides of Brussels, Belgium. He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from The University of Texas at Austin, and is currently a member of the Instrumental Conducting faculty at the University of Alabama School of Music, where he works with the Alabama Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and the Huxford Symphony Orchestra and teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in Instrumental Conducting. Recently he has served as the 2003-04 Interim Music Director for the Greater Spartanburg Philharmonic and is also the founder and Music Director of the Carolina Jazz Orchestra. Prior to his appointment at Alabama, Dr. Davis served as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Ensembles at the Petrie School of Music at Converse College where he was conductor of the Converse Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds, and taught Conducting and repertoire courses. He has also served as Conductor of Spartanburg's Palmetto Youth Orchestra. His diverse experience as a performer ranges from appearances with the Tuscaloosa and Huntsville Symphony Orchestras to the Amy Grant NBC Christmas telecast and includes the Spokane Symphony Orchestra and the Montana Summer Symphony. In his capacity as conductor and performer, he has worked with such artists as Kevin Mahogany, Bob Mintzer of the Yellowjackets, Doc Severinsen, Maynard Ferguson and Ernie Watts. Other conducting activities include work with Fred Mills of the Canadian Brass, the Dallas Wind Symphony, the Empire Brass and the Monarch Brass.

Steven Calantropio is a specialist in Orff pedagogy and practice. Calantropio has served as a clinician for many American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA) national conferences and Orff chapters throughout the United States. He has presented and taught on the international level in Australia and Canada, and at the Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria. He recently retired after 31 years of teaching music and movement in the River Edge (New Jersey) Public Schools. His published works include arrangements of 5 Spirituals for Chorus and Orff Instrument Accompaniment (Warner Brothers) and Pieces and Processes, which was recently released by Schott.

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 2007

The UABWind Symphony is the select concert band organization of the UAB Department of Music. The group is comprised of the finest wind and percussion students from across the University. Both music majors and non-majors participate in this fine musical ensemble where they perform the highest quality wind band literature available. The UAB Wind Symphony performs 2 major concerts each semester in the beautiful Alys Stephens Center for the Performing Arts on the UAB Campus. Additionally, the UAB Wind Symphony performs annually for the participants in the UAB Middle School and High School Honor Bands as well as on an annual spring tour across the state of Alabama. Members of the UAB Wind Symphony also participate in many other musical ensembles of the UAB campus including the Marching Blazers, the Jazz Ensembles, the Blazer Band, and various chamber music ensembles. The group consists of approximately 35-40% music majors.

Maggie Snyder, violist, has performed as a soloist and in orchestras throughout the United States as principal violist, solo concerto player and under well-known conductors. She has performed at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Seoul Arts Center, and has played internationally as violist with the Metropolitan String Quartet, and nationally with The Rafferty/Snyder Duo. As an orchestral player, she has performed under leading conductors and at such festivals as the Aspen Music Festival. She currently serves as Principal of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra viola section and of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra in Mississippi. In the summer of 2004, Ms. Snyder enjoyed a three-week residency with the Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra in Daejeon, S. Korea. In 2002, Ms. Snyder was appointed as the viola faculty at the University of Alabama. She has given master classes, clinics at youth symphonies, and performances at universities and top music schools throughout the country. She earned a Master of Music and Graduate Performance Diploma from The Peabody Conservatory of Music, where she was Assistant to Victoria Chiang and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Memphis. Her principal teachers have been Victoria Chiang, Heidi Castleman, and Lenny Schranze. She is soon to be published by the University of Alabama Press. In the summer of 2006, Ms. Snyder joined the faculty of the Lutheran Summer Music festival as viola teacher and member of the Omega String Quartet. Ms. Snyder has been awarded a number of reputable awards and grants and is currently the President of the Alabama Orchestra Association, and is on the board of the Alabama Music Educator's Association, the state chapter of Music Educator's National Conference. Ms. Snyder is the head of the String Area at the University of Alabama.

Denise Gagne has taught band, choir and classroom music from pre-school to College. She is currently teaching part time K-4 music, and conducts the Red Deer Children’s Choir. She has degrees in music and education, as well as certification in Kodaly and Orff training. Her choirs and bands have won many awards at Music Festivals and have performed for local and national sporting events, on national radio and even for the Queen. Denise has authored many elementary music publications including the Musicplay K-6 textbook.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

The Baldwin Madrigals, conducted by Mike Spivey, is one of four vocal groups at Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet School in Montgomery, Alabama. The 15 ladies that comprise this ensemble are 7th and 8th graders. The Madrigals performed for the Alabma AVA/ACDAFall Workshop in 1996. The ladies placed 1st in their divisioin at Dothan in 1994 and 1996 and were awarded “Best of Festival” at the National Peanut Choral Festival in 2000. This ensemble was established in 1993 and has received superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble.

is currently Associate Professor of Music at Troy University where he teaches applied trumpet, brass methods, conducts the Troy University Trumpet Ensemble and serves as Coordinator of Performance Studies. He has performed in 30 states as well as England, Singapore and Denmark. From 1989-1996 he served as principal cornet/trumpet soloist with the US Air Force Heritage of America Band. Dr. Zingara holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, East Carolina University, and a DMAin trumpet performance from the University of Illinois. Dr. Zingara currently represents Edwards Trumpets as a performing artist/clinician and is principal trumpet of the Northwest Florida Symphony, the Northwest Florida Philharmonic and the Troy Brass. He also serves as a trumpet faculty member at Blue Lake International Fine Arts Camp.

The Clay-Chalkville High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of J. Randell Wallace is recognized as one of the premier high school bands in the state of Alabama. The band consistently earns superior ratings at State Contest and other contests and festivals throughout the region.

Pre-register now on-line for the 2007 AMEA Conference in Tuscaloosa January 18-20, 2007. www.alabamamea.org

Dr. James Zingara

AMEA 2007

Clinicians and Performers

Molly Weaver,

Associate Professor of Music at West Virginia University and Coordinator of the Music Education Area, joined the WVU faculty in 1993 following a successful career as a music educator and arts administrator in the Beachwood (OH) City Schools. She earned Ph.D. and M.M. degrees from the University of Michigan and a B.S. degree from the Pennsylvania State University. At WVU, Dr. Weaver's teaching responsibilities include instrumental music methods, secondary brass and woodwind performance and pedagogy, music education foundations, and music education research methods. Her research interests and publications include assessment of music teaching and learning, aural musicianship, issues in the social psychology of music education, and applications of technology in music education. Currently she is developing comprehensive materials appropriate for teacher training in secondary winds/percussion performance and pedagogy. The WVU College of Creative Arts has recognized Dr. Weaver's teaching, research, and service with awards for excellence. She serves at the state level on the West Virginia Music Educators Association Executive Board, and at the national level on the Journal of Music Teacher Education Editorial Committee. Dr. Weaver is active as an adjudicator, author, consultant, and researcher, and has presented nearly 200 invited and refereed clinics and workshops throughout the United States and abroad.

The Faith Christian High School Choir was formed in 1996. Although Faith Christian School was established in 1978, it did not offer a high school until 1996. Donna Callahan was hired to begin a music and choral department. The high school choir was formed that year and attended its first choral festival. Since that time the choir has regularly received Superior ratings at choral festivals held by Alabama Vocal Association, and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The choir is fully involved in the Alabama Vocal Association and each year several students participate in AllState Choirs. The choir has twice been invited to participate in a mass choir performance at Carnegie Hall through the ACSI. Invitations are given based upon state festival performances. Choir students have attended summer music camps at the University of Montevallo, the University of Alabama and the Berkley School of Music. Two 2006 graduates are attending college on music scholarships. In 2003-2004 the choir traveled and performed concerts for numerous churches on Sunday evenings. Over the years, the choir has had as few as 24 members and as many as 61. This year's choir has 38 members in grades 8-12.

has been a music education faculty member at the University of Alabama since 1998. He earned degrees from Syracuse University, and the State Universities of New York at Fredonia and Binghamton. Dr. McGuire taught general and choral music in the public schools of New York State for ten years. He has presented original research and ideas at numerous workshops and conferences, and has had articles published in Journal of Research in Music Education, Journal of Music Therapy, International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Music Educators Journal, and Teaching Music. Dr. McGuire has served Music Educators National Conference, Alabama Music Educators Association, Alabama State Education Department, and local arts advocacy groups in multiple leadership roles.

Kenneth M. McGuire

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

The Gardendale Elementary School

Choral Program consists of three choirs that include over 250 students, which is 2/3 of the population of the eligible grades. These before and after school elective ensembles have performed at Birmingham Barons games, Birmingham Southern Basketball games, the Galleria, Brookwood Mall, the Jefferson County Music Festival, Six Flags, Universal Studios and Disney World. The Rockin' Rockets Show Choir is an auditioned group of 4th and 5th grade students who perform entertaining medleys and show choir tunes with choreography.

Don Bowyer is Chair of the Department of Music at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where he teaches jazz and music technology. He has taught at every level from pre-kindergarten through collegiate in the United States, the Virgin Islands, and Sweden. He is the creator of Dolphin Don's Music School, an educational computer game that teaches music theory and ear training for children. As a trombonist, Bowyer has performed in nearly 40 countries on five continents, including eleven cruise ships in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and the Gulf of Alaska. The first ten didn't sink.

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.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

The band program at Smiths Station was founded in the early 1960's. While the band was founded as a result of interest in providing halftime entertainment for what was at that time a very small K-12 school, it has evolved into one of the larger and more prestigious band programs in the State of Alabama. The "Panther Spirit" Marching Band is very active and has participated in various competitive events throughout the Southeast over the last several years. The band has received nothing but Superior Ratings in over 20 years and has received numerous Best In Class awards and several Grand Championships. The band has made several regional trips over the years to locales such as Orlando, New Orleans, Birmingham, Atlanta, Mobile, and the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast. They had accepted an invitation to participate in the London New Year's Day Parade on January 1, 2002, but had to decline the invitation as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In November 2005, they traveled to New York and Philadelphia, where they were one of eleven bands selected from throughout the United States to participate in the Boscov's Thanksgiving Parade before a regional television audience. The Philadelphia Parade is the oldest Holiday Parade in the country and was originally known as the Gimble's Thanksgiving Parade. The band also strives to support community efforts not only within Smiths Station and Lee County, but surrounding areas as well. In recent years, the band has performed for many events representing the Smiths Station community, and has also performed at the request of Delta Airlines and the insurance icon known throughout the world for its talking Duck, AFLAC. Smiths Station is also known for their quality concert program. The Symphonic Band began participating in District Festival in 1995. AConcert Band was added in 2000. Each group has received straight I's along with a recommendation to State Festival since their inception. The Symphonic Band received an Excellent Rating at their first attempt at State in 2001 and has received a Superior Rating each year since. They also performed at the 30th annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic in 2003 and will be featured at the Alabama Music Educators Association State Inservice Conference in January 2007.

Margaret Campbelle-Holman

is an educator, composer and music education consultant with over 30 years experience. Currently teaching Musical Beginnings at The W. O. Smith Nashville Community Music School, she also conducts The METSingers Honor Choir, a performing arts education program of Choral Arts Link, Inc. Her guidance as artistic director has provided choral arts mentoring for music educators, pre-service music education majors and choral performance training for upper elementary, middle and high school singers. She develops presentations for classroom and music educators focused on integrated arts using critical and creative thinking skills. Called on by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Primarily Arts Network (PAN) project (2000-2002), she led curriculum retreats, demonstration lessons (on school sites) and mentored teacher training in individual classrooms. PAN was designed to enhance and enrich the education of public school students via the integration of music in the curriculum, for faculties of three participating schools in the Chicago Public Schools. Considered probationary schools in the state of Illinois, faculty participation was an effort to increase their Illinois test scores. The end of the project’s three year cycle showed significant improvements on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and Illinois Standards Achievement Tests.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

Dr. John Ratledge is currently in his third year as Director of Choral Activities at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Ratledge is Area Chair of the Graduate Choral Conducting Program, conducts University Singers, and teaches conducting, literature, and pedagogy. Professor Charles Snead, Director of the School of Music, states that in just one year "John Ratledge has revitalized our choral area, bringing a dynamic level of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the program. The results he achieves are amazing. We look forward to a bright future with John on the podium." Ratledge made his European conducting debut in 1996 with the Fliharmonia Sudecka of Walbryzychu, Poland, and since that time, he has conducted orchestras in France, Greece, Hungary, Romania, and Spain. Dr. Ratledge has conducted over 200 clinics throughout the United States, in addition to conducting All State and Region Choruses in Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. He has been a convention headliner at the Texas and Georgia Music Educators Association, as well as the Georgia and Tennessee American Choral Directors Association. Named to Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 1996, 1998, and 2005, Ratledge holds membership in the National Collegiate Choral Organization; American Choral Directors Association; Alabama, Georgia, and Texas Music Educators Associations; Alabama Vocal Association; Texas Choral Directors Association; Music Educators National Conference; Phi mu alpha Sinfonia, music fraternity; Pi Kappa Lambda, national music honor fraternity; Kappa Delta Pi, education honor society; and has been named Outstanding Young Man of America in 1978, 1982, 1985, 1987-1990. Most recently, he was named Distinguished Alumnus at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

The ACappella Choir is the premier vocal ensemble at JSU. With a wide base of participants, it is the perfect chance for anyone at JSU to enjoy choral music. With concerts in the fall and spring, it is a wonderful opportunity for a student to perform classical choral repertoire. Performing major classical works along with other styles, the ACappella Choir enjoys a rich history as a highly respected vocal ensemble. In addition, students in the A Cappella Choir have the opportunity to perform in the Madrigal Dinner, which occurs in the first part of December. Students may participate in ACappella Choir by audition.

Jed R. Smart is a native of Lake Harding, Alabama and a graduate of Smiths Station High School where his band director was Mr. Rick Teel. He attended the University of Alabama receiving the Bachelor of Science (Music Education - Instrumental) degree in 2001. Mr. Smart completed his Master of Science Degree in Music Education in 2005 at Troy University in Troy, Alabama and is currently working towards his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Music Education at Boston University. Mr. Smart is Associate Director of Bands at Smiths Station High School in Smiths Station, Alabama where he is a beginning band instructor, Conductor of the SSHS Concert Band, Assistant to the Marching and Symphonic Bands, and arranger for the "Panther Spirit" Marching Band. The SSHS Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Smart, has received numerous superior ratings at the District and State level. Professional affiliations include Delta Sigma Pi, International Association of Jazz Educators, National Band Association, Alabama Bandmasters Association, Alabama Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, and the Alabama Education Association. He has served as Vice-Chairman for the Alabama Independent School Association - Band Division and is currently the State Chairman for the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Resident conductor of the American Legion Boy's State. Mr. Smart resides in Smiths Station, Alabama with his beautiful wife, Abby.

Clinicians and Performers AMEA 2007

The Hartselle High School

Combined Choir is composed of singers who are selected by individual auditions. This choir includes members of Concert Choir, Ensemble and The Performers. Concert Choir performs a varied repertoire of Sacred, Pop, and Competition pieces. The SSA Ensemble was formed in 2003 with the purpose of giving girls a "small group experience" and to sing varied material. Their repertoire consist of Competition Music, Sacred Music, Pop and Show Choir Tunes. In the 70’s, a group called Sr. Ensemble was created. Later this group was opened to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors and became known as The Performers. These students have a wide repertoire of Competition Music, Sacred Music, Pop, Show Choir Tunes, and Broadway Numbers. They have travelled abroad to share their gift of music. In addition to their Annual Christmas and Spring Concert, these choirs are very active in singing for Community events. These students have had the opportunity to sing at many venues including, AMEAConference for two years, Follies, State School Board National Convention, District and State Choral Festivals, Cancer Society Teas, local Churches, retirement centers, schools and other Civic Organisations. Past Tours include: AllAmerican Music Festival - Nashville TN; Young Americans National Invitational Performance Choir Festival - California; Williamsburg, Virginia; Mozart Celebration at the Lincoln Center; Avery Fisher Hall - New York; Carnegie Hall - New York; Advent Sing - Vienna, Austria; America Sings - New York; Liberty Bowl Half-Time Performance; Disney Magic Music Days - Orlando, Florida; a five city tour of Italy; North Carolina Music Festival; St. Augustine, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; and Boston, Massachusetts. Our music program is designed to not only enhance the student’s performing abilities but to also give them something to carry with them throughout life. Our motto is "Called to Excellence". We believe that we can meet our goal by doing more than just singing. We strive to make music.

Dr. Patricia Corbin

joined the David L. Walters Department of Music at Jacksonville State University as Director of Choral Activities in the fall of 1999. Anative of New York, she received a Bachelor of Music Education from the Crane School of Music, State University of New York at Potsdam, with a performance concentration in piano, a Master of Arts in Music Education from Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey, and the Doctor of Music in Choral Conducting from Indiana University. She has studied conducting with Brock McElheran, Joseph Flummerfelt, Robert Porco, Thomas Somerville, and Helmuth Rilling. In January of 2005, Dr. Corbin was one of 5 conductors selected to participate in a conducting master class with internationally known conductor, Helmuth Rilling at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the Weill Music Institute Professional Training Workshop. As part of that workshop she also sang in the premiere of the new Robert Levin edition of Mozart's C Minor Mass. Prior to her joining the JSU music faculty Dr. Corbin worked as a music teacher in the Irvington Public School System, in Irvington, New Jersey for 19 years. In Irvington she began teaching K-4 general music, then was transferred to teach the 5th- 8th grade Musically Gifted and Talented program that she taught for eleven years. Her last six years were spent as a high school choral director, where she directed the select Irvington High School Concert Choir, as well as the Women's Choir and Chamber Singers, which she founded. She also taught class voice, music theory and class piano. As the Director of Choral Activities at Jacksonville State University, Dr. Corbin directs the ACappella Choir, Chamber Singers, Calhoun County Civic Chorale and teaches applied voice and conducting. Dr. Corbin is the Organist/ Choirmaster of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Anniston, Alabama. She is a member of Music Educators National Conference, The American Choral Directors Association, The National Association of Teachers of Singing, The American Guild of Organists and Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society.

International Association of Jazz Educators

How Do I Know What To Play?

Randall Key, President, Alabama IAJE

I hope everyone is having a productive year and ready for the challenges of days to come. One of the main questions students ask when attempting an improvised solo is, "How do I know what to play?" If this question was asked to a professional jazz musician the answer could be "Play what you feel." The student in the beginning really does not understand how to solidify their thoughts, vocabulary or improvisation, therefore, the answer given by the professional will probably leave the student confused. Students want an answer that will ensure them immediate success on their instrument. It is important for the teacher to give the young interns a set of parameters to guide them. By giving the students limitations, they have a higher percentage of hitting workable notes. These limitations, or devices are understandable and will work over most circumstances. The instructor needs to play musical examples either on an instrument, or a recording. This is an excellent means of motivation and

allows the beginners to know that you are interested in the musical process of improvisation. The first device I suggest is what musicians refer to as playing around with the melody. This is basically taking the melody of a particular tune and manipulating its form. The melody can be altered melodically or rhythmically depending on the soloist interpretation. In order for this to be very effective it is important that the student be able to memorize and play the melody from memory. I have noticed that most students have better success manipulating the rhythm of songs in the early stages. If the melody has a half note, have the student change the half note to four eighth notes. Augmentations and diminutions of rhythm allow students to experience improvisation without distorting the harmonic structure of the song. This is a very basic approach to improvisation, which works great on ballads.

All-State Jazz Band requirements are listed on the AMEA website at http://www.alabamamea.org/. Click on the

Alabama Bandmasters Association link located at the top of the page, then click on 2007 All-State Jazz Band requirements. Or you may go directly to http://www.jazz.ua.edu/iaje.htm. The postmark deadline for All-State audition material is November 9, 2006. Last year our state unit had over seventy submitted auditions, which was outstanding. We certainly want to beat last years audition numbers, so please encourage your students to audition for this great event. Our clinician for the All-State Jazz Band is virtuoso trombonist Harry Watters. Harry serves with the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble and is the newest member of the United States Army Brass Quintet in Washington, DC. He is a native of Huntsville and graduated from the

University of North Texas. Harry spent four years touring and recording with the Dukes of Dixieland. While working at night on Bourbon Street, Watters attended the University of New Orleans by day, serving as graduate assistant to Professor Ellis Marsalis. Harry is constantly on the move as a Yamaha Artist, presenting clinics throughout the United States. We are truly fortunate to have him as our All-State Jazz Band clinician.

Harry Watters

Celebrating 2007 Festival Dates

22 YEARS

ATLANTA, Georgia

March 30-31, April 13-14, 20-21, 27-27

CHICAGO, Illinois

April 13-14, 20-21, 27-28

GATLINBURG/PIGEONFORGE

Tennessee

April 20-21, 27-28

MYRTLEBEACH, South Carolina

March 23-24, 30-31, April 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, May 4-5

NEWYORK, New York

March 23-24, 30-31, April 13-14, 20-21

PERFORMANCE AREAS

Concert Band / Wind Ensemble / Orchestra / Stage Band

Jazz Band / Guitar Ensemble / Parade

Marching Drum Line / Percussion Ensemble

Indoor Guard / Drill Team / Majorette Squad / Dance Team

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

Treble Chorus / Chamber / Madrigal Choir

Gospel Choir / Jazz Choir / Show Choir

ORLANDO, Florida

March 30-31, April 13-14, 20-21, 27-28

VIRGINIABEACH, Virginia

March 23-24*, 30-31*, April 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, May 4-5*, 11-12*, 18-19*

WASHINGTON, DC

March 30-31, April 13-14, 20-21, 27-28

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia

March 23-24*, 30-31*, April 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, May 4-5*, 11-12*, 18-19*

* Combined Festivals Williamsburg/ Virginia Beach

Alabama Orchestra Association

Launch!

Maggie Snyder, President, AOA

We did it. We are online! AOAhas successfully launched the new website, www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org, and not only are we up and running, we launched on time on September 1, 2006! The instigation of this new website is a huge step in the direction of having our materials easy to access for our members, teachers, parents, students, but also for the general public. Since we have started the new National Composition Competition in order to pick the Festival Orchestra's new piece, having this website will also enable us to have the competition details easily accessible to the general public.

Currently the site details everything you need to know about All State Orchestra Festival for 2007, including conductor pictures and bios, details about the composition competition, audition applications for all three orchestras, and excerpts for all the instruments for all three orchestras. This year we will continue with last year's format of video taping all of the auditions for all of the orchestras. With the help of a $750 dollar grant from the Alabama Council for the Arts, we were able to purchase two digital DVD video cameras for use in two of our larger districts in order to work towards a single format for auditions. We encourage DVD auditions in all districts and are looking forward to finding support for more DVD video recorders.

This year's Festival repertoire is certainly exciting. The Festival Orchestra will be playing the Finale to Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony and Ravel's Bolero. We are hoping that the highly competitive nature of the few seats available, mixed with the exiting repertoire choices by this year's conductor will inspire even more wind and brass auditions from those who normally only participate

in state band-related events. Please get the word out about this exciting repertoire so that we have an overabundance of qualified applicants in all areas.

With regards to this year's conference schedule, as you'll see in this issue, we have a really wonderful upcoming schedule. We will again reach across the isle to Band and Choral this year in sharing some sessions about conducting (with Dr. Paul Davis and Ken Ozzello). We will also have an entire day dedicated to alternative styles in strings. I am excited to welcome some new comers to our session presentations. Dr. Peter Rovit, The University of Alabama's new Assistant Professor of Violin will present a clinic on Baroque string playing, and UA's new Assistant Professor of Music Therapy will offer us a clinic on basic guitar techniques. We will also have a couple of presentations on Jazz in the classroom and Appalachian Fiddle Music. We'll continue on with our ASTAnew music reading session (bring your instruments; it's so much fun to play together!) and I will present a clinic on practicing. Please take note of the time for the General Meeting and be sure to be there. This is the time that decisions about our procedure and our leadership are made. Your participation, ideas, and votes really are of utmost importance. In all, AOAhas a great deal of exciting things to look forward to. We have a lot of wonderful sessions coming up at AMEAand ASOF really looks like it will be another wonderful festival. Stay tuned into the new website for upcoming events and details. I hope to have even more information up about conference and the like now that the initial information is up about ASOF. Please, also, your feedback is really something I appreciate so very much. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you all soon. maggieviola@comcast.net.

AOAAll-State 2007 Quick Info Guide

QUICK INFORMATION GUIDE Alabama

AUDITION RESULTS POSTED ONLINE

FESTIVAL ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE IS

December 5, 2006

December 14, 2006

Students who are placed in the Festival Orchestr as (including String Orchestras) should send their acceptance form and registration check NLT Decmeber 14 to your District Chair. Registration fee is $45. Please make checks according to the instructions of your District Chair.

Alternates will be contacted beginning December 15 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.

• Festival Dates: February 8-11, 2006, at the Universtiy of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

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

• Festival Orchestra check in will be from Noon-2 PM, 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. The first Festival Orchestra Reading will be Thursday afternoon at 4:30pm- 6pm, followed by a concert by the University of Alabama Huxford Symphony Orchestra.

• String Orchestras check in will be from 3-6pm, 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 mid afternoon on Thursday.

• String Orchestras seating will be posted either Thursday pm or by 8 AM Friday; the first rehearsals begin at 9 AM on Friday Morning.

• The Festival Concert for all orchestras will begin at 1 PM on Sunday, February 11 in the Moody Concert Hall.

Festival Conductors: Mr. Bohuslav Rattay, Music Director of the Muncie Symphony and the Ball State University Orchestra will direct the Festival Orchestra. Dr. Anne Witt, Presient of the Alabama Chapter of American String Teacher’s Association, and Music Education String Faculty member at the University of Alabama will conduct the String Sinfonietta. Mr. Clarke Potter, Viola Professor at the University of Nebraska and Conductor of the Junior Youth Symphony or Lincoln will conduct the Premiere String Orchestra.

Festival Hotel is the Four Points by Sheraton, 320 Paul Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa. Room reservations: 205-752-3200 fax 205-759-9214.

AOAAll-State 2007 Clinicians

Festival Orchestra,Bohuslav Rattay, Conductor

Anative of Prague, Czech conductor Bohuslav Rattay is quickly gaining recognition as one of the young upcoming stars of the podium. In Eastern Europe he has appeared with some of the finest orchestras of those regions, including Russia's St. Petersburg Academic Orchestra and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra as well as the Parnu City Orchestra of Estonia, where he shared the podium with worldrenowned conductor Neeme Jarvi. In the fall of 2006, Rattay took over as the newly appointed Music Director of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and Ball State University Orchestras in Muncie, Indiana. In the spring of 2005, Rattay was selected by Maestro Leonard Slatkin to take part in the National Symphony Orchestra’s National Conducting Institute. Here he had opportunities to take private coachings with Maestro Slatkin and conduct the NSO. Agraduate of Rice University and the Prague Conservatory in bassoon performance, as well as a bassoonist in various professional ensembles, Mr. Rattay became interested in the fight for classical music and felt compelled to be at the podium, bringing orchestral music to the often-disenchanted public in new and exciting ways. Mr. Rattay is particularly interested in attracting young audiences with creative presentations and programming. He has conducted numerous university and youth orchestras throughout the United States and Europe. At the Peabody Conservatory, Bohuslav studied conducting with many esteemed teachers, including Gustav Meier, Markand Thakar and Edward Polochick. Here he served as Assistant Conductor for the Peabody Symphony Orchestra and the Peabody Opera Department. He has also worked with Neeme Jarvi, Paavo Jarvi, Jorma Panula, Alexander Dmitriev, Donald Thulean, JoAnn Falletta, Daniel Lewis, and Carl St.Clair. In 2004 Bohuslav was selected to attend the Kurt Masur conducting workshop. In his quest for the continued education of public and concert audiences, Bohuslav recently hosted the ‘Colonial Classics’radio show on 90.9 FM.

Clark Potter, Premiere String Orchestra, Conductor

Anative of Longview, Washington, Clark Potter is in his eleventh year as the viola professor at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, where he also teaches conducting and serves as principal viola of the Lincoln Symphony. Mr. Potter is in demand as an adjudicator and clinician in schools around the region, and he is the conductor of the Junior Youth Orchestra of Lincoln, an audition ensemble for students in grades 6-9. Prior to his appointment at Nebraska, Mr. Potter taught nine years at Eastern Oregon University, where he was professor of strings, conductor of the Grande Ronde Symphony in La Grande, and the founder of the Youth String Ensemble. He received his graduate degrees from Indiana University and California Institute of the Arts and his bachelor's degree from Western Washington University. He has studied with Charmian Gadd, Peter Marsh, James Dunham and Mimi Zweig. Mr. Potter has conducted numerous honors orchestras, including most recently in Rapid City, SD, Reno, NV, Salina, KS and Fort Hays, KS. Conducting at the Alabama All-State Festival is his second such venture; he has also conducted the Oregon All-State Middle School String Orchestra. As a performer he is active as a solo recitalist and chamber musician, performing works as diverse as the complete Brahms sonatas for violin and viola to Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire to Bach's Brandenburg Concerti. He has also premiered numerous pieces for the viola, including five pieces by Nebraska composers recently performed on one recital. He is busy composing and arranging music for the University of Nebraska viola ensemble, known as NEBratsche. Mr. Potter is halfway to a professional goal of performing as a solo or chamber musician in every state in the union before retirement (Alabama has already been crossed off the list, but he'll be back!), and he is constantly working toward a personal goal of making a positive difference in people's lives. Clark stays sane by enjoying as much time with family life and activities as possible with his dancer/artist daughter Shannon (16), baseballer/violinist son Samuel (12), and early childhood educator wife of 25 years, Jan. His primary hobby is running and racing on the roads and trails of Nebraska year around, regardless of the weather.

AOAAll-State 2007 Clinicians

Anne C. Witt, String Sinfonietta, Conductor

Anne C. Witt 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 has also taught strings and music education at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently Adjunct Professor of music education and strings at the University of Alabama. Dr. Anne Cleino Witt has presented clinics for orchestra and band directors in many states and at national conventions of the Music Educators National Conference and at the Midwest Clinic. Her presentations include "student tested" teaching strategies on such topics as creative classroom management, communication, and motivation. 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: ACourse of Study, published by MENC. She is author of ARhythm a Week, used by school classes and private students nationwide and internationally. She was Consulting Editor for the new series Orchestra Expressions, also published by Alfred Publishing. 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. She recently led a community initiative to begin a string program in the Tuscaloosa City Schools, and serves as President of the Alabama chapter of the American String Teachers Association.

AOAAll-State 2007 Schedule

February 8-11, 2007 University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

FESTIVALORCHESTRA

Thursday, Feb. 8 12:00 pm ..................................FO Registration Begins

STRINGSINFONIETTAAND PREMIERE STRINGORCHESTRAS Thursday, Feb. 8

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

Paul Edmondson, President, AVA

As the dust is starting to settle on the opening of school, I hope your year is going well. It was great seeing all of you at Fall Workshop! What a wonderful venue and gracious host. We truly appreciate and thank Mountain Brook Baptist Church and Minister of Music Ken Berg for hosting the workshop. I want to thank so many of you for your contributions to the success of the event - especially our performing groups: Shades Valley HS (Heather Cantwell), Hewitt-Trussville HS (Nick Cummins), Oxford HS (Susan McCall), Tallassee HS (Jerry Cunningham), Oak Mountain MS (Jerry Toole) and Bumpus MS (Sal Rodas). And to our clinicians goes a special hats-off: Dr. Steven Curtis (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Julian Ackerley (Tucson Boys Chorus) and to our own AVAWebmaster Cathy Shelton. I want to also thank our AVABoard for the support and hard work in putting together this event.

I encourage all of our membership to utilize the resources from alavocal.org as Cathy has contributed an insurmountable amount of work to produce this excellent website. Kudos also goes to our AVASecretary, Heather Cantwell who, through her diligence and many hours of tedious work, put together our handbook.

The next gathering of our membership will be the AMEA Winter In-Service Conference at the University of Alabama. I encourage each of you to register early and make plans to attend. Remember too, to register your students for FAME. Good luck in your preparations for AllState Auditions and if I, or any other AVABoard member, can be of assistance, please contact us.

Research in Music Education

Research-Past, Present, and Future

Diane D. Orlofsky, Research Chair, AMEA

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, or the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a while of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." ~Albert Einstein~

Learning how to ask a good question is at the heart of any research and curiosity keeps pressing us on to know more! Research opportunities are plentiful. Watch this column and I'll try to keep you up-to-date.

The University of Alabama hosted "Music Education of the Capstone" this past June. Dr. James Byo, Distinguished Professor of Music at Louisiana State University, was the keynote speaker. He presented research findings in music practice and motor learning and spoke to the important issues involved with the assessment of student performance in large ensemble settings and rehearsal structure and technique.

The Higher Education Division of AMEAis pleased to announce that Dr. Roy Legette, Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Georgia, will be presenting two sessions at the AMEAconference in January. The abstract for each session is found below:

Student Motivation and School Success

Student motivation is an issue of paramount concern for educators regardless of school level. Some students seem to naturally find joy in learning while others view learning as a cumbersome chore that is imposed upon them. This session will explore some of the factors that influence student motivation and examine how music educators in a variety of educational settings address this complex issue.

Creating a Climate of Mentoring and Community through Music TeacherResearch Groups

Research is often viewed in public school settings as a college level experience. Teacher-research has been identified by many educators and researchers as a means for teacher-practitioners to solve problems, inform their teaching, and contribute to meaningful educational reform. This session will describe and discuss some of the benefits that accrue to college music and education professors and public school music teachers who develop and participate in music teacher research groups.

Hope you will take advantage of this exciting clinician. Want to jumpstart your research agenda? Try attending one of the following! Better yet, respond to the call for papers request.

*14th annual Georgia Conference on College & University Teaching - February 23-24, 2007, Kennesaw State University. For more information about the conference, contact Bill Hill (bhill@kennesaw.edu)

*Instrumental Music Teacher Educators (IMTE) Call for Proposals. The Instrumental Music Teacher Educators (IMTE) organization invites proposals for participation in the second Biennial Colloquium for Teachers of Instrumental Music Methods to be held May 17-20, 2007 at the Deer Creek Resort & Conference Center in Mt. Sterling, Ohio <http://imte.billbauer.net>.

Proposals (500-2500 words) must be submitted via email as an MS Word, RTF, or PDF attachment to the IMTE Program Committee (conwaycm@umich.edu) on or before January 15, 2007. Proposals may be of the following types: (a) report of completed research or research in progress in instrumental music teacher education; (b) position paper on critical issues in instrumental music teacher education; or (c) outline and overview of a presentation on model instrumental music teacher education practices. The cover email should state which type of proposal is being submitted and should include the names and institution affiliations of all presenters.

For more information contact Colleen Conway (conwaycm@umich.edu)

*Society for Research in Music Education Research Symposium I University of Kansas

July 5-7, 2007

The Society for Research in Music Education (SRME), with the co-sponsorship of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, is pleased to announce it first Research Symposium to be held at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, July 5-7, 2007. This symposium is designed as a forum for the dissemination and discussion of new scholarship relating to music teaching and learning. Individuals are invited to submit proposals for presentation in which they may share new, unpublished research in music education. Submissions are invited for EITHER paper presentation OR poster presentation. Interested individuals are invited to attend the Symposium whether or not they present. Please direct inquiries about the Symposium to Martin Bergee, Music Education Research Council (MERC) Executive Committee Chair and Symposium Presider, at mencpapers@missouri.edu. Acopy of this call can be viewed on MENC's Society for Research in Music Education page, http://menc.org/research.html, under "Announcements."

If out of state conference travel is not possible for you, research findings are just a click away. For example, the Governor's Commission on the arts in education findings and recommendations report can be accessed at: http://www.ecs.org/html/Documents.asp?chouseid=6942

Here's to asking good questions and the journey to find answers (or even more questions). See you at AMEA!

News features

Miss Katie Carroll of Hoover receives national recognition: named in the 100 Outstanding Student Musicians honored as "2006 All-USAHigh School Musicians" by MENC: The National Association for Music Education

RESTON, VA(June 21, 2006) - One hundred outstanding high school students have been named the finalists in the 2006 All-USAHigh School Musicians, a program sponsored by MENC: The National Association for Music Education. Music teachers around the country nominated students displaying exceptional musical achievement, academic prowess and community involvement for this honor. From these nominations and taped auditions, members of the 257th Army Band and the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" selected the one hundred finalists.

Virginia Kate Carroll, a Hoover High School senior, was named a finalist on French horn. Katie has earned a number of musical honors, including serving as principal horn in the 2005 J. P. Sousa National Honor Band, placement in the top three chairs in the Alabama All-State Band for the past three years, and winning the Elizabeth Hudson Memorial Scholarship for the Hoover School System.

In addition, Katie has excelled in academics and service. She is a member of the Hoover International Baccalaureate program, the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and the National Spanish Honor Society. Katie is a 2007 Senior Class Officer, Drum Major of the Hoover Marching Band, a Hoover Belle and co-founder of Hoover High's "Make It Count" Service and Bible Study Club.

"High school musicians are asked to balance commitments to family, academics, community, and their personal life, all while maintaining high musical skill levels," said John J. Mahlmann, MENC executive director. "MENC is pleased to recognize these outstanding students for their dedication and hard work." The finalists include high school students from 30 states and from 66 schools. Alabama is represented by Miss Carroll.

"MENC understands the impact high quality music programs have on the academic, social, artistic, and personal development of young people," says David Circle,

President of MENC. "Music helps to foster well-rounded individuals who become successful members of society. Through the All-USAHigh School Musicians, we are showcasing these talented students, and their teachers, to the music community and the entire nation."

Each member of the AllUSAHigh School Musicians received a $200 scholarship toward pursuing his or her musical studies. Hershey Foods Corporation provided $20,000 in scholarship funds.

Katie Carroll of Hoover receives National Honor

Higher Education

HED Focus on Applied Music Studies forFuture Teachers

Dr. Kimberly Walls, President, Higher Ed Division

According to the Alabama teacher certification standards, each music teacher should demonstrate the ability to perform at an advanced level in one applied area, demonstrating technical accuracy and musical expression. This ability is developed through college-level applied music studies. The HED theme for the AMEAconference this year is the role of applied music studies in the development of school music teachers.

All college-level music instructors are invited to come and participate in the conference, especially the newcomers to Alabama higher education listed below.

Alabama State University: William Ashbourne (Music Business), Isaac Bell, Jr. (Lower Brass/Assistant Band Director), and Carly Johnson (Upper Brass).

Samford University: Joseph Hopkins (Dean).

Troy University : Michael Hix (Voice/Theory), Tim Phillips (Clarinet), and Robert W. Smith (Music Industry).

University of Alabama : Andrea Cevasco (Music Therapy), Paul Dease (Choral Music Education), Jenny Mann (Bassoon), Osiris Molina (Clarinet), Doff Procter (Voice), Thomas Robinson (Theory), Peter Rovit (Violin), and Nancy Taylor (Trumpet).

University of Alabama in Birmingham: Bonnie Pomfret (Voice/Opera) and William Price (Theory and Technology).

University of Alabama in Huntsville: C. David Ragsdale, (Director of Bands).

University of South Alabama: Jody Pendleton (Choral Music).

We welcome all of you and are here to serve you. If there are other newcomers, please let us know. Anumber of HED sessions focus on our theme, beginning with the Higher Education Mixer on Thursday afternoon. The mixer is an opportunity for all higher education music faculty to meet and discuss the role of applied studies and ensembles in the music education curricula at their colleges and universities.

Following the mixer on Thursday, the first-ever concert sponsored by the Higher Education division will occur at 6:00 p.m. Higher education applied faculty from across the state will perform "old chestnuts" and "new favorites" of solos and ensembles that they have found valuable in the development of undergraduate musicians. Each performer will provide program material describing why their chosen composition is of educational merit. Part Two of the concert will be held Friday at 4:00 p.m., with additional facul-

ty contributing performances and program material. The program material will also be submitted to Ala Breve for publication. We are truly excited about the collaboration among our membership to "pull off" the performances. Concert performers include: Lori Ardovino (clarinet), University of Montevallo; Don Bowyer (trombone), University of Alabama in Huntsville; Caterina Bristol (oboe), Alabama State University; Doug Bristol (trombone), Alabama State University; Pamela-Teresa Burns (soprano) Alabama State University; Martin Cochran (euphonium), University of Montevallo; Gene Fambrough (percussion), University of Alabama at Birmingham; Kathryn Fouse (piano), Samford University; Denise Gainey (clarinet), University of Alabama at Birmingham; Jane Watwood Gibbs (piano), University of Montevallo; Bessie Hunter-Shelton (soprano), Lawson State Community College; John Jinright (piano), Troy University; Carly Johnson (trumpet), Alabama State University; Joel Jones (piano), Alabama State University; Laura Parsons (trumpet), Stillman College; Bill Schaffer (horn), Auburn University: Skip Snead (horn), University of Alabama; Melanie Williams (soprano), University of Montevallo; Charles Wood (baritone), University of Montevallo; and Karen Young (soprano), University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Friday afternoon, James Zingara will present "The Role of Applied Teaching in the Development of Music Educators," a session exploring how to develop independent musicianship in applied students. Dr. Zingara will also discuss other aspects of the applied professor's role in creating a culture of music at the university and in the community. Thursday afternoon's Higher Education interest session features Dr. Carl Hancock presenting information about a current "hot" topic in education across the nation: "Is There Really a Shortage of Music Teachers?" Friday morning will be our annual breakfast business meeting and election of president of HED. HED members will also be interested in attending music education research sessions by Dr. Roy Legette scheduled for Friday. Numerous other higher education faculty from Alabama are presenting sessions for other divisions of AMEAthat you'll want to attend.

Kimberly C. Walls kim.walls@auburn.edu (President)

Jeannette Fresne jfresne@usouthal.edu (SecretaryTreasurer)

Candidate forHigherEducation

President

Mark Walker serves as Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Troy University where he assists with the "Sound of the South" Marching Band, teaches applied low brass, serves as conductor of the 10:00 Concert Band, directs the Basketball Pep Band and teaches courses in music history, music education, and conducting. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Walker serves as the Executive Director of the Middle School Southeastern United States Band Clinic and Honor Bands, is on the Board of the Southeastern United States Band Clinic, and is the Director of the "Sound of the South" Summer Music Camp and Director's Clinic. Dr. Walker is also a published author, whose articles appear in state and national music education publications. Dr. Walker earned his bachelor's degree in music education at Tennessee Technological University, where he studied euphonium with R. Winston Morris, conducting with Joseph Hermann and composition with Robert Jager. He received his master's and doctorate degrees in music education from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign during which time he studied euphonium with Mark Moore, conducting with James Keene and research methods under Drs. Deborah Sheldon and Greg DeNardo. Dr. Walker is also the recipient of the prestigious A.A. Harding Award from the University of Illinois Bands. As a performer, Dr. Walker can be heard on the recently released

compact disc Euphoniums Unlimited on the Mark Records label. He has performed as featured soloist with the Tennessee Tech University Symphony Band, the Westwinds Brass Band, Troy University Summer Band, and the Plainview (TX) Symphony Orchestra. Bands and students under Dr. Walker's direction have received many honors at the regional and state level in Texas, where he taught middle school and high school band. In addition, Dr. Walker has appeared as clinician and adjudicator throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. Dr. Walker's research interests include investigations of individual and audience perception of live musical events, music perception, rehearsal techniques and philosophical perspectives of music performance and understanding. Currently, Dr. Walker is at work on articles pertaining to the subject of precision in ensemble rehearsal, philosophical implications of precision which impact music performance, and the impact of titles on individuals' perception of music quality. Dr. Walker's past and present professional affiliations include CBDNA, National Band Association, Music Educators National Conference, Alabama Music Education Association, Alabama Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa, Tau Beta Sigma, Texas Bandmasters Association, and World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. Dr. Walker is married to Jessica Walker, who teaches sixth grade, and resides in Troy with their daughter, Emily.

HUNTSVILLE HIGH BAND SELECTED TO PERFORM ATSDMENC

The Huntsville High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. David Spencer, has been selected to perform a concert for the Southern Division meeting of the MENC in Charleston, South Carolina in February. Previously, the band has performed at four AMEAconferences and one Southern Division MENC conference in Orlando. To commemorate the significance of this event, the band has commissioned former Alabama resident and nationally renowned composer Aldo Raphael Forte to compose a concerto for flute, bassoon and wind ensemble. The tentative performance time is 2 pm on Friday, February 9, 2007.

AMEAGoverning Board Meeting

August 19, 2006

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The AMEAGoverning Board met at the Governor's Room in the Sheraton Four Points on August 19, 2006. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 am by AMEAPresident, John Baker. Present at the meeting were: John Baker, Becky Rodgers, Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Harry McAfee, Ginger Zingara, Paul Edmondson, Melissa Kimbrough, Sara Womack, Tom Boyd, and Michelle Cross. Minutes from the June 12, 2006 AMEAGoverning Board meeting were read by Carla Gallahan. Ginger Zingara (Melissa Kimbrough) made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Carried

Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports

AMEAExecutive Director, Ala Breve EditorGarry Taylor

Ala Breve - August issue has been mailed. The deadline for the October issue is September 1, 2006. Division officers are reminded to have articles and all conference information to the Executive Director by this deadline.

Ala Breve Advertising - The August issue should generate an income of $6,070.00.

Conference Exhibits - Information has been mailed to all prospective exhibitors. As of today, approximately one half of the available space has been sold. Expenses for the exhibit room are increasing.

AMEAWebsite - Updated with 2006-2007 information. Visit the site, www.alabamamea.org to view division pages. Harry McAfee noted that the scale information is not posted on the website, Garry Taylor will check on this and correct as needed.

AMEAConference 2007 - Division Presidents must turn in presider information. Division Presidents are to touch base with the performers and clinicians in your respective division as they prepare for the conference. All performer and presenter information should be sent to Garry Taylor via email.

State Managers Meeting - Provided an opportunity to meet with other MENC representatives to get ideas and make comparisons.

AMEAPresident, John Baker

MENC is preparing to celebrate 100 years of history.

National Anthem Project - This is the last year for this project. Groups perform at 9:00 am local time on September 14, 2006. You are encouraged to call local media for coverage. Plans are being made for the June 14, 2007 culmination of the project - tapes are being requested for performance selection process.

National Music Educators Hall of Fame - MENC is seeking submissions.

MENC Southern Convention - John Baker will attend. Division Presidents are to be considering emerging leaders to possibly send to this convention as well. The convention will take place on February 8-10, 2007 in Charleston, SC.

Alabama Orchestra Association, Treasurer, Tom Boyd

Presented a financial report for the Alabama Orchestra Association. Discussed the Composition Competition.

Provided the AMEAGoverning Board with a list of AOAevents. Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival will be held February 8-11, 2007 at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. All information will be available on the website, www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org (launching September 1, 2006). This site will be linked to the AMEAwebsite. Conductor for the Festival will be Bohuslav Rattay.

Discussion occurred on the audition process for wind players in the All-State Orchestra. Audition information will be available on the website and director's are asked to encourage students participation. Presented to the Governing Board a list of the Executive Committee for the Alabama Orchestra Association.

Elementary/General Division President, Sara Womack

Announced leadership changes in the Elementary/General Division. Fall Workshop to be held on September 16, 2006. Workshop will be conducted by Julie Scott and will include Orff and Kodaly.

Elementary Festival to be held on October 6, 2006. Vicki Portis will be the clinician.

Alabama Vocal Association President, Paul Edmondson

All-State Show Choir Clinician is Jeff Carter from Ball State.

Alabama Vocal Association Fall Workshop will be held in Mountain Brook September 8-9, 2006.

Middle School All-State will be held at Shades Mountain Lutheran Church.

Alabama Bandmasters Association Vice President, Harry McAfee

ABASummer Conference was held in Orange Beach, ALin June. Approximately 100 directors registered and the conference went well.

Presented to the Governing Board a list of dates/locations for state ABAevents.

Presented to the Governing Board the 2006-2007 ABADistrict Chairmen and Executive Board of Directors.

CMENC President, Michelle Cross

Goal is to increase the activity of CMENC membership and involvement. Important to remind the college students that they can be in CMENC and other music organizations. Becky Rodgers suggested having the sponsors of the service organizations speak to their membership and becoming involved in CMENC which is a professional organization.

Alabama Alliance forArts Education, Melissa Kimbrough

The Imaginative Learning Workshop was held in June. Planning a summit for Fall of 2007.

Summer Music Institute - Athree week session with the National Symphony. Audition information will be available in the Ala Breve and in the AMEAConference Program.

Kennedy Center - Creative Ticket - Recognizes productions that include the four disciplines of the arts. Information on this will be available in the Ala Breve and on the AMEAwebsite.

The Leadership Institute with Bill Bates, through the Arts Council was very successful. Car tags are available through the Arts Council.

Pat Stegall is the new representative on the Alliance Board. Offered assistance for the AMEAConference.

Old Business

Hall of Fame - Discussion and changes were made on the draft of the nomination form. Becky Rodgers (Paul Edmondson) motioned to accept the nomination form and guidelines with the changes. Carried

Information on the Hall of Fame will be provided to the membership at the AMEAConference and in the Ala Breve.

Future Alabama Music Educators (FAME) Program - Thursday, January 18. Becky Rodgers has already received applications. The program is for high school juniors and seniors. The students must pre-register. First year, second year and veteran teachers are needed from each division to speak to these students. Parents are welcome to attend the program. John Baker encouraged board member attendance at these meetings. Information will be available on the web and in the Ala Breve. Non-MENC member conference attendance - a discussion occurred to encourage non-members to come to one of the conferences to see the benefits of membership in MENC. Ginger Zingara (Becky Rodgers) motioned to offer non-MENC collegiate colleagues the opportunity to attend the 2007 AMEAConference. Participants in this promotion must pay the conference registration fee. Carried

Mentoring Program- Troy University has embraced this program and provided opportunities for Ginger Zingara to administer a Pilot Program. The Pilot will take place this year and a report will be provided to the AMEABoard.

Proposal for State-Wide Advocacy - moved to next meeting.

New Business

Applications and nominations for the AMEAwere reviewed and voted upon by the Board. Carol Prickett announced that Paul Dees will be working at the University of Alabama with Choral Music Education. On behalf of the University of Alabama, she expressed enthusiasm that the 2007 AMEAConference will be held in Tuscaloosa.

The next meeting of the AMEAGoverning Board will be Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm in the BCC Conference Room.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:16 pm by John Baker.

Respectfully submitted, Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary

AMEADivision2006Events - 2007

Alabama Orchestra Association

Alabama Bandmasters Association

AMEAIn-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band

January 18-20, University of Alabama

State Band Competition Festival

March 12-14, 2007 - Huntsville High School

March 12-14, 15, 2007 - University of Alabama

March 15-16, 2007 - Gadsden City High School

March 15-16, 2007 - Troy University

All-State Solo Festival

April 18, Auburn University

All-State Band Festival

April 19-21, Auburn University

SummerIn-Service Conference

June 26-28, Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach

Alabama Vocal Association

Fall Workshop - September 8-9, 2006 , Mountain Brook Baptist Church State Level Outstanding Choral Student Auditions - February 28, 2007

AMEA & All-State Show Choir - January 18-20, 2007, University of Alabama

All-State Choral Festival - March 1-3 2007, Samford University, Birmingham State Level Performance Evaluations - April 30-May 2

Motivate and Reward YourStudents . . .

Jed Smart, AMEATri-M Chairman

I hope everyone has had a great start to the school year and that your students are as excited about music as you are. I'm very excited to be the new chairman for Tri-M in the State of Alabama and would love to help more of you establish Tri-M chapters at your schools. Tri-M is the only internationally recognized Jr. High / High School /

Tri-M Music Honor Society

for Music Student Leaders

Tri-M Music Honor Society National

College Music Honor Society - recognizing students who not only excel musically but musically and academically. Establishing a Tri-M chapter at your school will allow you a means by which to reward the outstanding students in your program as well as inspire your members to strive to attain higher goals. Students will also benefit from guest speakers in various fields of music, publications for students dealing with important issues facing them such as auditioning and performance anxiety, and scholarships through the Tri-M scholarship program. Through the state and national network Tri-M, along with MENC, makes establishing a chapter almost effortless - there are sample constitutions, letters to administrators and community members, and assistance just a phone call away. I would love to help you establish (or revive) a Tri-M chapter at your school. I will be providing a "how to" clinic on starting a Tri-M chapter during AMEA (Friday, January 19th at 2:45 PM in 258 Moody). I look forward to seeing you there as we give you the tools to truly motivate and inspire your students. Best of Luck with everything and I'll see you in Tuscaloosa.

News features

Madison County is home to three adult community bands, the Huntsville Concert Band, the Madison Community Band, and the Twickenham Winds. The Twickenham Winds was founded in 1993 by several former Huntsville High School band students in order to continue playing the quality band literature that they enjoyed in high school. This group performs three or four times per year, rehearsing only a few weeks before a scheduled concert. From its inception, I have been privileged to conduct this group, now comprised of area music educators, engineers, doctors, music ministers, home makers, college students and other like minded musicians. In January, 2005, after a winter concert, several band members broached the subject of a European tour. Having taken my high school band overseas many times, I fully concurred, and suggested a trip to Italy. Thus, our great Italian adventure of summer 2006 began.

Our tour was planned by Roger Berg, a Swede, whose company, Educational Musical Journeys, specializes in Scandinavian Tours. Roger has had lots of experience traveling with his Swedish youth band, Al Fine, on many European tours, and I felt perfectly comfortable with him planning our trip. With the aide of Claudio Pagnozzi, our Italian guide, who teaches English and Italian in the Stockholm International high school, our trip planning was in good hands. After a year of planning and cajoling fellow musicians to join us, a fully instrumented band was assembled. ABAmembers on the trip included Kim Bain, Sandra Hill, Drew Miller, William T. Robinson, Theo Vernon, Al Weinberg and me. Our music folders contained over 20 selections ranging from the Beatles, Hoagy Carmichael, and Frank Sinatra, to serious band literature and a healthy dose of marches. Our group of 44 band members and significant others met in Atlanta on Saturday, June 24, for a direct flight to Milan. One glitch occurred right at the start as one of our band members missed the flight. We were unable to reach him on his cell phone, and though we imagined all kinds catastrophes that might have caused his delay, we still could not wait for him. The highlight of the flight for most was flying over the Alps and seeing the Matterhorn in the distance.

Roger and his wife Eva, along with Claudio, met us at the Milan airport where we immediately boarded our bus for Florence. Along the way, we made the first of many stops at an Autogrill, a cross between a food court and a Seven/Eleven, that spanned the entire freeway. The drive introduced us to the beautiful Tuscan landscape, with mile after mile of corn, sunflowers, and of course, olive trees and vineyards. Our first scheduled tour was the Uffizi Museum in Florence, formerly the home and offices of the Medici family. Entering the city, the bus had to park several blocks from the city center, which was dominated by the Duomo, our introduction to the magnificent architecture of Italy. Thoroughly jet-lagged, we found it difficult to concentrate even on the Botticelli masterworks such as the Birth of Venus and Primavera (Spring). There were far too many paintings and sculptures to take in. One bonus, however, was the special DaVinci exhibit which consisted of original notebooks and scale models of his experiments.

In Florence, I did learn an important difference between student

VIVAITALIA!

David Spencer

and adult groups. Students tend to stay right with adults in a strange city; adults, even a small group, tend to spread out over several city blocks. The shops were just too enticing.

As we left Florence, we were treated to a beautiful panoramic glimpse of the city, and then were off through the beautiful rolling hills of Italy's chianti region. Our first two nights were spent in the Relais Hotel Cassifrassi, a 4-star hotel in a converted villa. Dinner the first night was in the terraced hotel restaurant overlooking the beautiful countryside. Wild boar and chianti were the specialty of the region, and the food was enhanced by the overwhelming smell of jasmine, lavender, and geraniums.

Our second day began with a huge breakfast and a short drive to the medieval college town of Siena. There, we saw the Cathedral San Domenico, which housed the chapel of Siena's patron saint, St. Catherine, and even displayed her severed head. In the center of town, preparations were under way for the Palio, a bareback horse race dating back centuries. Later that evening, we drove to the small mountainside town of Colle val d'Elsa, dating from the 10th century. There we were to play our first of five concerts, but upon arrival found the city is absolutely deserted. Italy was playing Australia in a World Cup match, and the Italians were devout fans. Finding an open restaurant was a chore, but we did find a beautiful terraced cafe and had a truly magnificent meal. Blasting car horns let us all know that Italy had won the match. Our concert in the town square was late, but well-attended by listeners of all generations. We were still missing two players, one of them our only tuba player who was supposed to have met us in Florence. After the concert, the townspeople treated us to refreshments, and then we headed back to Casifrassi, where

Members of the Twickenham Winds pose after their final concert in Venice

several band members enjoyed a midnight swim. Our long lost tuba player, Drew Miller, had at last arrived with his tuba, but no luggage.

The next morning, we drove to Rome to spend the next two days. Before checking into our hotel, we took a bus tour through Rome, surveying spectacular Roman ruins, and stopping to explore and photograph the Coliseum. Traffic was just as congested and frightening as one might imagine. That night and the next day, we were free to roam (no pun intended) so many of us made our way by bus and subway to the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish steps, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel, and the Pantheon. Finding terrific restaurants in Rome was no problem. Also, our long lost sax player, Selwyn, missing since day one, finally caught up with the group. The moral of that story is "arrive at the airport in time." Our one negative experience in Rome was that one band member was pick-pocketed and lost all his cash and credit cards. Our new trip motto became "hold on to your stuff!"

In the late afternoon, we made the short trip to Poggio Mirteto, a lovely hillside fortress town, where we actually spent the night in a Renaissance castle. Our second concert was there in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. This venue made our already fine group sound great. All the band members got chills as we played Puccini's Nessun Dorma. After the concert the band visited the rehearsal hall of the local town band, Garibaldina via Cavallieri, founded in 1592!!! This band is the oldest in Italy, and one of the oldest in all of Europe. Then the mayor of Poggio Mirteto treated all of us to drinks at a local bar. I remind myself to mention this to the mayor of Huntsville after our next home concert. The night at the castle was loads of fun with band members exploring hidden rooms and secret passageways, a la Scooby-Doo.

Thursday, June 29, we said arrivederci to central Italy, and made the long drive north to Verona and an amazing performance of Aida in a 2000 year old Roman arena. Captivated by sets designed by Federico Fellini, costumes by Armani, and an impeccably in-tune orchestra, those of us who attended were enthralled. One of my favorite memories of the trip was looking over at William T. Robinson during the performance, and seeing a smile on his face as if he had arrived at the pearly gates. I now know what a perfectly in-tune pianissimo sounds like. The next day, we toured Verona and even got to visit Juliet's famous balcony.

Our third concert was performed in picturesque Sirmione, a resort town on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Garda, only 40 km from Verona. Claudio, our guide, called this area southern Germany, because of the large number of German tourists. Our performance stage was similar to those we see at City Stages or Big Spring Jam, only there was a 13th century castle overlooking our venue in Sirmione. The concert started late, because once again, Italy was playing a World Cup match on television, and once again, the blasts on car horns indicated another Italian victory. Once we started playing, people seemed to come out of the woodwork to listen. Music just seemed to be

better appreciated in Europe. After the concert, everyone dispersed to the many restaurants, one of which featured a quite proficient jazz group. Readers might quiz Theo Vernon about his adventures in the bushes after he was locked out of the hotel late that night.

The next day, the band drove east, past Venice, to Jesolo, on the Adriatic Sea. Here we got a taste of salt water, topless beaches, and our first and only rain on the trip. Our fourth concert, on an outdoor stage just a block from the beach, was going well until we started Fillmore's Rolling Thunder. As if on cue, the clouds opened up with a deluge and the large, enthusiastic audience rapidly dispersed with the band following right behind.

On Sunday, July 2, we drove to Port Sabbioni to board a private charter boat for the short cruise into Venice. Our last concert was to be given in a piazza, and as I feared, proved to be a logistical nightmare. It was very difficult to get instruments and equipment into Venice by boat, and then by foot over the mostly cobblestone streets. But we did manage, and gave our only standing concert to an enthusiastic audience that included many Americans. Theo even got to serenade his own Juliet on a balcony overlooking our performance. The band members thoroughly enjoyed Venice, from the gondola rides, to the Murano crystal, to fettuccini Alfredo made tableside, to feeding pigeons in Piazza San Marco. I was truly amazed at the magnificence of the Cathedral San Marco, and could easily imagine the music of Gabrielli resounding from the balconies. After our fifth and final concert, we had to retrace our steps through Venice, meet our charter boat, and return to the bus for our ride to Milan and our flight the next morning. Our last night at the 5-star Crowne Plaza hotel was much too short, but we were glad to be home in time for our July 4th celebrations.

Traveling with adult musicians definitely had its advantages and rewards as opposed to traveling with students. I never had to threaten anyone with a call home to mama. We all made new friends, reinforced old friendships, and shared a musical experience that non-musicians can never imagine. As for repertoire, pop music went over very well, especially the Sinatra medley. Stars and Stripes ended every concert with audiences shouting and clapping along with us. The best received serious works were James Barnes' Valor and Puccini's Nessun Dorma. Claudio wrote me recently and in his own way explained what I mean. "… next time you meet the rest of the band please tell them (I know I'm not a music expert) that when you played in the Cathedral and in Venice I felt something in my stomach, no please.....I don't mean that you made me feel sick! I mean I was proud of you!" What I usually tell our Twickenham Wind audiences at home certainly rings true. There is musical life after high school and college. It is up to us as music educators to provide the opportunities and to nurture it.

David Spencer has been band director at Huntsville High School since 1980, and has served as chairman of District One three times. He received degrees from Auburn University, the University of Southern Mississippi, and the University of North Texas.

ABAmembers Kim Bain, Theo Vernon, and Sandra Hill in front of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice

AMEAGoverning Board

Directory 2006-2007

President

John Baker

Enterprise High School

500 Watts Avenue Enterprise, AL36330

(334) 347-2640 School

(334) 347-3144 Fax

jbaker@ehs.enterpriseschools.net

602 Henderson Street

Enterprise, AL36330

(334) 393-1376 Home

Past President

Becky Rodgers

Fort Payne High School

201 45th Street, N

Fort Payne, AL35967

(256) 845-4051 School

brodgers@ftpayk12.org

2501 Briarwood Avenue #22

Ft. Payne, AL35967

(256) 845-4613 Home

(256) 996-3252 Cell

REBECCARODGERS@aol.com

President-Elect

Pat Stegall

Muscle Shoals High School

1900 Avalon Avenue

Muscle Shoals, AL35661

(256) 389-2682 School

(256) 389-2689 Fax

pstegall@mscs.k12.al.us

170 Kenwood Drive

Muscle Shoals, AL35661

(256) 446-8396 Home

(256) 627-4661 Cell

Recording Secretary

Carla Gallahan

212 Smith Hall, Troy University

Troy, AL36082

(334) 670-3502 School

cgallahan@troy.edu

Treasurer

Cindy Pass

1612 2nd Avenue SW#181

Cullman, AL35055

(256) 747-8838 Home

(256) 338-4404 Cell

cpass@cullmancats.net

Executive Director

Editor, Ala Breve

Garry Taylor

1046 Chinook St.

Auburn, AL36830

(256) 636-2754

amea@charter.net

Collegiate MENC Advisor

Virginia Zingara

Troy University

206 Smith Hall

Troy, AL36082

334-670-3985 School

vzingara@troy.edu

President, HigherEducation

Dr. Kimberly C. Walls

Dept. of Curriculum and Teaching

5040 Haley Center

Auburn University, AL36849

(334) 844-6892 School

(334) 844-6789 Fax

kim.walls@auburn.edu

President, ABA

Rusty Logan

Auburn High School

405 South Dean Road

Auburn, AL36830

(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, AL35487

(205) 348-3126 School

(205) 246- 5071 Home

maggieviola@comcast.net

President, AVA

Paul Edmondson

Gadsden City High School

1917 Black Creek Parkway

Gadsden, AL35901

(256) 543-4225 School

pedmondson@ttc.gcs.k12.al.us

4941 Tawannah Trail

Gadsden, AL35903

256-492-8123 - Home

256-490-8622 - Cell

President, Elementary/General

Sara Womack

Greystone Elementary School

300 Village Street

Hoover, AL35242

(205) 439-3200

(205) 439-3201 - fax

Sara Womack@charter.net sara@music.org

President, CMENC

Michelle Cross

(850) 774-8817 Cell jcross23291@troy.edu

State Department of Education

Sara B. Wright

Arts Education Specialist

State Department of Education

P.O. Box 30201

Montgomery, AL36130-2101

(334) 242-8059 Work

1-800-846-0948 Work

(334) 242-0482 Fax

swright@alsde.edu

Alabama Alliance forArts

Education

Melissa Kimbrough

Community Relations Rep.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL

450 Riverchase Parkway

Birmingham, AL35244

(205) 220-4122 Work

(205) 515-4376 Cell

(205) 220-2576 Fax

mkimbrough@bcbsal.org