Colorado Music Educator
JANUARY, 2025
Conference Program & CMEA Honor Awards
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2025 AUDITION DATES: JAN. 25, FEB. 15, FEB. 17, AND FEB. 22
Greetings CMEA Membership,
It is my very special honor to welcome you to the 2025 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference at the beautiful Broadmoor Hotel! This year’s theme is “Cultivating Excellence! – Appreciate – Inspire – Support – Guide!” We have been planning and developing this event for more than a year to provide all attendees with a tremendous and enriching experience in Appreciating all that you do for music education, Inspiring students in our state to love music, Supporting musical events and culture, and Guiding the future of this amazing organization! I am more than excited to have Dr. Tim Lautzenhauser as our special guest speaker for the opening session!! Our team of leaders deserves my heartfelt thanks for the immense work they have dedicated themselves to putting this event together! If you encounter any of the following, please let them know how much you appreciate the amazing effort they put in for each of you… William Kohut, Margie Camp, Cynthia Eversole, Leila Heil, Martina Miranda, Kalinda Theobold, Tim Libby, Alyssa Miller, Rick Shaw, Angela Schendel Keedy, Kristina Weimer, Sean Hedding, Trey Tafoya, and Kirk Vogel, and all of their councils!!
On behalf of CMEA, I would like to especially thank our sponsors for their extremely generous donations to our conference – Denver Percussion, West Music, and The Rockley Family Foundation! You should notice that the Rockley Family Foundation is providing all pianos for this year’s conference and All-State Ensembles!!
I trust you have anticipated attending CMEA to recharge, get inspired, and meet or reconnect with many of your fellow music teachers. There will be many interesting clinics, as well as multiple inspiring performances. I think you’ll find a performing ensemble for every taste and style you may be interested in! Please also commit time to perusing the exhibits, introducing yourself to the vendors, and determining how they may be able to help in your music educational pursuits.
I would love to meet you, shake your hand, hear your story, and find out how we can support your teaching needs at any time throughout the conference!
Until then, enjoy the Broadmoor, and look for ways to “Cultivate Excellence” into your program!
Casey Cropp
Ristorante del Lago ● Breakfast & Dinner
Tuesday – Sunday 7:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday Closed for Dinner
Wednesday – Sunday 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Bar del Lago
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday – Sunday 4:00pm – 10:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Summit ● Dinner
Tuesday – Saturday 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday Closed
Summit Bar
Tuesday – Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday Closed
The Golden Bee ● All-Day Menu, Lunch & Dinner
Tuesday – Sunday 11:30am – 11:00pm Food Service to 10:00pm
PLAY ● Bar, Bowling, and Food Service – Reservations Required
Tuesday – Friday 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Dinner: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 9:00pm Dinner: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Sunday 4:00pm – 11:00pm Dinner: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
In-Room Dining ● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Daily Breakfast Menu 6:00am – 11:00am
Daily All-Day Dining Menu 11:30am – 11:00pm
Daily Dinner Menu 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Bartolin Hall Food & Beverage Concessions
Thursday Refreshments & Lunch 12:00 – 3:00pm
Friday Refreshments 8:30am – 3:00am
Breakfast 8:30am – 11:00am
Lunch 11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday Refreshments 8:30am – 12:00pm
Breakfast 8:30 – 10:30am
Lunch 10:30am – 12:00pm
Broadmoor Hall Foyer Coffee Cart
Thursday 7:30 – 10:30am
Hours Subject to Change
Wednesday January 29, 2025
7:30 AM
8:45 AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - At a Glance Schedule
Tri-M Welcome
Michelle Ewer
8:45-9:00
9:15 AM Middle Schoolers on the Move
10:00 AM
Kathryn Ward
9:15-10:00 Part-Time Army Musician, Full Time Benefits 9:15-10:00
How to Practice: Frameworks from athletic training 9:15-10:00 Choral Improvisation: It's not just for Jazz Choirs
9:15-10:00
Developing Your Low Brass: Beauty, accuracy, resonance and power
Kelsie McCallum Cayla Bellamy Leila Heil Sean Flanigan Erik Johnson
9:15-10:00
10:15 AM If You Don't Know, I can't Tell You
Peter Boonshaft
10:15-11:30
11:00-12:30 Lunch 11:30-12:45 (on your own)
12:45 PM Move and Groove High School Session
Kathryn Ward
12:45-1:30 Get Grooving 12:45-1:30
1:30 PM The College Audition Process- How Planning and Preparation Can Lead to a Successful Audition
Margaret Miller
1:45-2:30
Conference Registration7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Developing an Adopt- aStudent Program in your Tri-M Chapter 9:15-10:00
Music Will presents: Modern Band 101 10:00-4:00
Mary Claxton
Empowering Goal Setting Strategies 12:45-1:30
Erik Applegate, Dana Landry, Jim White, Steve Kovalcheck Krissie Weimer
Composition and Arranging 101: Discover a new hidden talent or pursue your dream
Beautiful Bowings: Developing the bow arm to increase tone production 12:45-1:30
Kevin Padrowski David Pope
12:45-1:30
Understanding Meter Through Conducting - A Hands on Approach 1:45-2:30
Know Yourself: Addressing and Integrating identities into our well being 1:45-2:30
Taking the Chaos out of Collaboration in the Vocal Classroom 1:45-2:30
Zoom In Zoom Out Fostering a Healthy and Sustainable Practice Mindset Through Self Awareness, Self-Reflection and Problem Solving
Sarah Off
Practice makes Practic : A progressive guide to learning musical independence 1:45-2:30
Jennifer Grice Rebecca Jonas Clelyn Chapin Michael Wyndham and Kajsa Shea
Lindsey Fulcher
Music After High School What Are My Options? 1:45-2:30
Sectionals 2:30-3:15 French Horn Sectionals 2:30-3:15 3:15 PM
2:30-3:15
2:30 PM Percussion, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Sectionals 2:30-3:15
3:30 PM Final Concert
3:30-3:55 4:00 PM Closing Event 3:55-4:00
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Michelle Ewer
How We Teach Is As Important As What We Teach: Ways to energize your rehearsals
Peter Boonshaft
7:30 PM
David Kish
7:30-9:00 8:00 PM
Gail Barnes Monica Smiley
7:00 PM West Music presents: Under The Big Top- A Black Light Experience 7:00-8:30
8:30 PM 9:00 PM
Julie Yu
6:30-8:00
Sandy Lantz and Gretchen Wahlberg
Thursday, January 30, 2025 - At a Glance Schedule
Friday, January 31, 2025 - At a Glance Schedule
Saturday, February 1, 2025 - At a Glance Schedule
Past Presidents of CMEA
1943-1946 Hugh E. McMillen+*
1946-1948 Katharyn Bauder*
1948-1950 Gus E. Jackson*
1950-1952 Mabel Henderson*
1952-1954 Paul Zahradka*
1954-1956 Warner L. Imig*
1956-1958 John T. Roberts+*
1958-1960 John Held+*
1960-1962 Byron Syring* 1962-1964 Charles Meeker* 1964-1966 Leo Meyer* 1966-1968 Jo Ann Baird+*
1968-1970 Dwight Dale * 1970-1972 James Miller* 1972-1974 Alex Campbell+* 1974-1976 Ralph Levy*
1976-1978 Larry Perkins*
1978-1980 E’Rena Hockenberry*
1980-1982 Kevin McCarthy
1982-1984 Herbert Goodrich
1984-1987 Earl Berglund
1987-1990 Elza Daugherty+*
1990-1992 Norma Hess*
1992-1994 Mike Weiker*
1994-1996 Willie Hill, Jr.#
1996-1998 Bette Lunn*
1998-2000 Frank Montera* 2000-2002 Michael Kornelsen
2002-2004 Janet Montgomery* 2004-2006 Steve Meininger
2006-2008 Michelle Ewer
2008-2010 Cindy McCaskill 2010-2012 Tricia Kidd+ 2012-2014 Richard Shaw
2014-2016 Mark Hudson
2016-2018 Raleigh “Butch” Eversole
2018-2022 Kevin Beaber
2022-2024 Cynthia Eversole
*deceased
+SWNAfME President
#NAfME President
2025 President’s Opening Session
Thursday, January 30, 2025
8:30-10:00 am
Honored Administrator
Becky Paschke, Assistant Principal/Activities Director, Conifer HS
Jennifer Roth, Principal, Fort Collins High School
Outstanding Young Music Educator Award
Sam Conner, Green Mountain HS articulation area
Xareny Polanco, Timberline PK8
CMEA Hall of Fame Inductees
Raleigh E. (Butch) Eversole
Janice Vlachos
KeyNote Address
Tim Lautzenheiser
Presiding:
Casey Cropp, President CMEA
Cynthia Eversole, Immediate Past-President, CMEA
Leila Heil, President-Elect CMEA
2025 25-Year Awards
Daniel Berard
Dan Berard is a highly respected music educator with 30 years of experience. Currently retired, he most recently served as the Director of Bands at Chatfield High School in Littleton, Colorado. Over the years, Dan has taught at numerous schools, including Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas, Grain Valley High School in Missouri, Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, and Douglas County High School in Castle Rock. He began his career as the Associate Director of Bands at Ponderosa High School in Parker, Colorado.
Dan’s dedication to excellence has earned him numerous accolades. He was named a Yamaha Master Educator by the Yamaha Corporation of America and received the Citation of Excellence from the National Band Association. His ensembles have been featured at prestigious events, including the Music for All National Festival and the CMEA Conference, with performances at the MidWest Band & Orchestra Clinic in 2021. Dan also received the Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award from the National Band Association and was honored as one of the “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” by School Band & Orchestra Magazine.
Dan is deeply involved in professional organizations, including the Colorado Music Educators Association, National Association for Music Educators, Texas Bandmasters Association, and National Band Association. He also serves on the faculty for the Music for All Summer Symposium Director’s Academy and has presented at national conferences and clinics.
His exceptional contributions to music education were recognized when his Fossil Ridge High School program was named a Staff Member of Excellence in 2018. Dan’s influence as a teacher, leader, and advocate for music education is truly remarkable.
Daniel will receive his award at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Classical Academy Wind Ensemble concert in Broadmoor Hall B.
2025 25-Year Awards
Al Duran
Al Duran is a dedicated music educator with 41 years of experience across all grade levels. He served as the K-12 Music Director for Sangre de Cristo Schools, where he led elementary, middle, and high school band programs, as well as the Drum Line, for five years.
Al is a passionate advocate for professional development and is actively involved in several prominent organizations, including the National Association for Jazz Education (NAJE), Colorado Music Educators Association (CMEA), Colorado Bandmasters Association (CBA), Music Educators National Conference (MENC), Colorado Education Association (CEA), and the National Education Association (NEA).
In addition to his work in education, Al is the Director of the San Luis Valley Big Band, where he continues to share his love for music with the broader community. Al’s lifelong dedication to fostering musical talent and promoting music education has had a lasting impact on his students and the communities he serves.
Al will receive his award at 12:00pm on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Loveland High School Wind Symphony concert in Broadmoor Hall B.
2025 25-Year Awards
Genice Matzke
Genice Matzke is a dedicated music educator with 31 years of experience. She is currently in her seventh year at Cheyenne Mountain High School (D12), having previously taught at Liberty High School (D20) for 11 years, Creekside Middle School (D38) for 5 years, Grand Junction High School (D51) for 5 years, and Salida High School (R32) for 2 years.
Throughout her career, Genice’s ensembles have achieved remarkable success, with seven groups performing at CMEA and the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in both 2015 and 2017. Under her leadership, her bands were named the 4A State Marching Band Champion in 2016. She has received several prestigious awards, including the 2015 Citation of Excellence by the National Band Association, 2014 John Asbury Secondary Teacher of the Year for District 20, and 2001 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce.
Genice is also a member of NAfME, CMEA, CBA, and Phi Beta Mu, further reflecting her commitment to advancing music education.
Genice will receive her award at 9:00am on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the Cheyenne Mountain Jazz Band Concert in the West Ballroom.
2025 25-Year Awards
Laura Sarché
Laura Sarché has dedicated 26 years to music education, with a career spanning multiple roles and schools. She served as Band Director at Lyons Elementary/Middle/Senior (1998-1999), and then as Band/Orchestra Director at Arvada Elementaries (1999-2000). Since 2000, she has been the Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra Director at West Jefferson Middle School, and as of 2024, she also serves as the Orchestra and Choir Director at Conifer High School.
Laura’s achievements include being named Apple Teacher of the Year and a Grammy Educator Quarter Finalist. She was honored as the Evergreen Children’s Chorale Music Educator of the Year and is an active member of both CMEA and NAfME. Her passion for music education has had a lasting impact on countless students and the communities she serves.
Laura will receive her award at 11:00am on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Evergreen High School String Orchestra concert in the West Ballroom.
William E Seguine
William E. Seguine dedicated 39 years to music education in Kansas and Colorado. He began teaching in Boulder Valley Public Schools in 1948, where he notably conducted the Boulder High School orchestra until 1969. From 1969-1976, he served as the district’s Supervisor of Music, continuing to teach and lead summer programs at Boulder High and the University of Colorado. Earlier, from 1945-1948, he taught at Brush High School, directing the marching band, orchestra, string ensemble, and choir, earning high honors at the State Music Festival. William earned his MME from the University of Colorado in 1953 and was a member of the CMEA. His legacy includes contributions in music instruction and instrument repair for the district.
William will receive his award posthumously at 2:00pm on Thursday, January 30 at the Rocky Ford Concert Band Concert in Broadmoor Hall B.
2025 Honored Administrator Award Becky Paschke
Becky Paschke began her teaching career at Dennison Elementary where she taught general music for 9 years. She followed her students to D’Evelyn Jr/Sr High School where she taught instrumental music for 6 years. During her tenure at D’Evelyn, Paschke’s programs earned state championships at the Colorado State Marching Band Competition year after year. A highlight of her teaching career included being selected during the pandemic to perform at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration Parade. Her ensembles consistently earned superior ratings at festivals across the state. The D’Evelyn marching band earned the status of Bands of America Regional Class Champions and finalists in Texas.
Becky has served on the Colorado Bandmasters Association board for the past 6 years as small schools representative, President-Elect, and President. She is finishing her term now with 2 years of service as Past President. During her tenure, she hosted 2 professional development conferences for band teachers across the state and raised stipends for the employees serving the music students in Colorado.
Becky is an active adjudicator for marching and concert bands in Colorado but also across the country. She currently performs at the Denver Broncos home games in the Stampede.
Paschke earned her administration license during the pandemic with the goal of supporting the arts and activity programming for an entire building. She is currently the activities director and assistant principal at Conifer High School.
One of Becky’s greatest strengths is her ability to work with a diverse group of students. Her enthusiasm, patience, and genuine interest in the well-being of each student have had a profound impact on their success. Becky’s leadership and motivational skills inspire students to reach their full potential and value education as a lifelong pursuit.
In addition, Becky has shown herself to be a skilled problem solver and innovator, particularly in her work with the electives department. Her collaboration with other schools and strategic allocation of resources have allowed elective programming to thrive despite challenges such as declining enrollment.
2025 Honored Administrator Award Jennifer Roth
Dr. Roth has been an educator since 1985, and she still has much to offer the world of education. She is constantly curious about content areas and makes marked efforts to improve her ability to evaluate those areas. Dr. Roth started as a French teacher, and she has been at Fort Collins High School for 21 years, and 18 of those years have been as an administrator. Dr. Roth moved from teacher to dean of students to assistant principal, and she has now been principal for two years at FCHS. Both of Dr. Roth’s children have attended and graduated from FCHS. Her son, Samuel is now a music producer and guitarist in Nashville, making a career out of the music education he received at FCHS. Dr. Roth and her husband live in Fort Collins. Her husband, David, is a drummer and loves all kinds of music as well. Dr. Roth is an avid supporter of comprehensive programming, making sure every student is able to pursue their passion. The performing arts is lucky to have a principal that offers the kind of support she does. ***
In the last 10 years, the FCHS Performing Arts department has grown from around 450 students to more than 800 students. This is due to several factors, including increased course offerings. When Dr. Roth was assistant principal, she helped us lead the effort to open the performing arts to those students who didn’t get the opportunity to start in middle school by helping us increase our course offerings and staffing. Through collaboration with performing arts teachers, she has helped us reach historically under served populations of students, including our special needs students.
2025 Outstanding Young Music Educator
Sam Conner
Samuel Conner is a graduate of the music education department at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Sam studied under Dr. Joel Schut, and plays cello and double bass. Sam is highly involved as a music teacher in Colorado, as he is an active member of the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME), an active member of his state’s American String Teacher’s Association (ASTA) chapter, and has received many leadership opportunities within the music education scene in Colorado, such as presenting at past CMEA conferences, CASTA conferences, as well as being selected to present at National ASTA in 2025. In addition to sitting on the Colorado ASTA executive board as an area representative, Sam teaches in the Green Mountain Area in six different schools and performs with the Parker Symphony Orchestra, as well as other local ensembles. Currently Sam is in his 3rd year as Orchestra Director for the Green Mountain HS articulation area.
2025 Outstanding Young Music Educator
Xareny Polanco
Xareny Polanco is currently the Orchestra, Choir, and Mariachi Director at Timberline PK-8 in Longmont, Colorado. In addition to being a public school music teacher, she maintains a private Violin and Viola studio and is an active professional and freelance violist in different ensembles, including the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. Along with Camp Con Brio, Xareny has worked with various organizations including the Westview Summer Music Academy in Longmont as Violin and Viola teaching artist, as well as the Poudre School District Summer Music Academy.
Xareny received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Colorado State University with an emphasis in Instrumental Music. During her time at CSU, she served as Secretary, Vice-President,and President of their ASTA Student Chapter, and Secretary for their Colorado NAfME Student Chapter.
Xareny is passionate about providing equal opportunities for all of her students and strives to help her students grow not only as musicians, but as people. This will be her fourth year on staff.
Xareny has been the Orchestra director at Timberline for the past four years. In this role, she has reinvigorated an orchestra and choir program that feeds the Visual and Performing Arts focus at Skyline High School. She is dedicated to providing a full experience to all of her students regardless of discipline and strives to make meaningful and realistic connections.
2025 Hall of Fame Raleigh E. Eversole (Butch)
Raleigh “Butch” Eversole IV was a founding member of the faculty and the Core Planning Team for Palmer Ridge High School, where he taught from 2008 to 2023. In addition to his time at Palmer Ridge, Butch has taught at Lewis-Palmer High School, Manitou Springs High School, and Manitou Springs Middle School. He currently serves on the faculty at Colorado State University-Pueblo and conducts the Little London Winds, a semi-professional wind ensemble. Butch has also held roles as a graduate teaching assistant in jazz studies at the University of Northern Colorado, taught saxophone at Colorado College, and conducted at the LeBam International Summer Band Camp in Beirut, Lebanon. His ensembles have performed multiple times at prestigious events, including seven appearances at the Colorado Music Educators Association (CMEA) Conference and four at the Music for All National Festival.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in music education from Shepherd University in West Virginia and a Master of Music in saxophone performance from the University of Northern Colorado.
Butch is a Past-President of CMEA and has served as Chair of the Instrumental Council and the CBA Southern Region Representative. He is a member of Phi Beta Mu and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. In 2024, he was inducted into the CBA Hall of Fame and received the 2020 “Outstanding Bandmaster” award from the Kappa Chapter of Phi Beta Mu. A dedicated saxophonist, Butch continues to perform regularly across classical, jazz, and pop genres.
“One of Butch’s greatest characteristics is his ability to rationally evaluate a situation and intuitively arrive at a solution. This is just one reason that Mr. Eversole is not only a great teacher, but is also a valuable mentor to educators and students who strive to be leaders among their peers”.
“Butch’s humble dedication to the success of others is one of his most inspiring qualities. One simply needs to walk into his rehearsal to see deep engagement in and excitement for the material at hand by student and director alike.”
“If you were to ask Butch’s students, the one thing they would tell you is that they felt loved and valued by Butch; he creates such a loving and caring environment for his students and that is why he was able to achieve amazing results in his ensembles”.
“As a teacher, Butch’s dedication to the development of student confidence was truly remarkable. His sense of humor, respect for individual differences and ability to relate to a myriad of student personalities transcended the normal classroom. Inspiring young students to lend individual talent to the greater sense of the group made his bands cohesive, musically stimulating and refreshingly dynamic. Students’ willingness to serve something greater than themselves was thrilling for me to witness.”
Through his significant contribution to the music education profession, Raleigh E (Butch) Eversole is hereby inducted into the CMEA Hall of Fame on this 30th day of January 2025.
2025 Hall of Fame
Janice Vlachos
Janice Vlachos received her Bachelor of Music in 1992 from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. During her 29 years as a high school director, 17 vocal groups under her direction have been selected to sing at the Colorado Music Educators Association (CMEA) annual conference. Beginning her Colorado teaching career in 1993 at Lyons Junior/Senior High School followed by eight years at Wheat Ridge High School and three years at Chatfield High School, she returned “home” in 2005 to Fairview High School in Boulder where her love of music began as a student, under the direction of Mr. Ron Revier and Jim Keller. At Fairview, Ms. Vlachos directed five choirs, served as chairperson of the fine arts department, and produced and directed the annual fall musical and spring Pops shows. Her SATB and SSA jazz ensembles performed at the Jenerations Jazz Festival. Age of Guinevere, the SSAA jazz ensemble that Ms. Vlachos started in 2007, won the 2011 Downbeat Award for Large Jazz Groups; in 2013, they performed at the National American Choral Directors conference in Dallas and, in 2017, performed on the main stage at the Jazz Educators conference in New Orleans. In 2020, Age of Guinevere performed alongside highly acclaimed artist Lauren Kinhan at CMEA. Ms. Vlachos is a member of CMEA, JEN, and ACDA, serving as past R & S chair for COACDA, as well as past Women’s and Jazz Repertoire and Resource chair for Southwestern ACDA. In 2019, Ms. Vlachos had the opportunity to coteach a jazz seminar with Jennifer Barnes at the University of North Texas Jazz Camp, and was honored to be the guest conductor for the 2022 Oklahoma All State Jazz Choir. Janice contributed a chapter in the book Rehearsing the vocal jazz ensemble published by Gia Publications. In her retirement she stepped into the position of COACDA President for 2022-2024, loves working as a clinician, hanging out with her family and has started her own business as a cut flower farmer.
“She is a teacher through and through - and whether it’s high school students, community theater cast members, or new and current choral directors, Janice has so much to offer and she gives freely. Her legacy is not something of the past - it is vibrant and as alive as ever.”
“Over her long career Janice has excelled in every aspect of music education: choral director, musical director, department head, festival judge, professional accompanist, guest clinician and conductor, and theatre/music director. She has had her high school choral groups selected to perform at countless conventions, workshops, and festivals. I believe she holds the record for the most times selected to present a high school choral concert at CMEA, and her ensembles have represented the total range of styles and genres of high school choral performing, from classical to jazz, in women’s, men’s, and mixed groupings. She is equally effective with the most gifted of students to the most challenged, making all of her students feel not only accepted, but worthy and valued, and truly capable of accomplishing and succeeding..”
Through her significant contribution to the music education profession, Janice Vlachos is hereby inducted into the CMEA Hall of Fame on this 30th day of January 2025.
CMEA Hall of Fame
1984-1985
*Katharyn Bauder, *Warner Imig, *John C. Kendel
*Hugh McMillen, *Leo Meyer, *John T. Roberts
*Wayman Walker
1985-1986
*JoAnn Baird, *Laurene Edmondsen, *Gus Jackson
*Curtis Johnson, *Ralph Levy, *Philomene Liesen
1986-1987
*Margaret Cassario, *Byron Gillett, *John Held
*E’Rena Hockenberry, *James Miller
1987-1988
*Phyllis Armstrong, *Alex Campbell, *Dwight Dale
*Eugene Hilligoss, *Lloyd Jensen, *Ed Kehn, *E.E. Mohr
1988-1989
Earl Berglund, *John Cummins, *Mabel Henderson
*Dwight Nofziger, *Randall Spicer, *Mary Villa
1989-1990 Steve Busch
1990-1991
*William F. Funke, *Ralph King
1991-1992
*Charles Byers, *Elza Daugherty, Dan Grace
Robert Hurrell, Kevin McCarthy
1992-1993
*Roger Dexter Fee, Jess Gerardi, *John Kincaid
*Larry Perkins, Duane Strachan, *Paul “Mickey” Zahradka
1993-1994
Harley Brown, *J. DeForest Cline, Patsy Nix
*L.E. “Dick” Smith, *Byron Syring
1994-1995
*Gregory Bueche, *Fred Fink, *Norma Hess
*Randolph Jones, *Margurite O’Day, *Mike Weiker
1995-1996
*Chuck Cassio, *Violette McCarthy, *Charles Meeker
*William Reeves, *Rodney Townley
1996-1997
*John McGregor, *Dorothy McKeag, Glenn Shull
1997-1998
*Patricia Guadnola, Don Shupe, Willie Hill, Jr.
1998-1999
Kenneth Butcher, *Shirley Reed, *Larry Overton, Robert Zachman
1999-2000
Kenneth G. Evans, *Bette Lunn
Steven McNeal, Howard M. Skinner
2000-2001
*Frank W. Baird, Roxanne Bates
*Larry Wallace, *Otto Werner
2001-2002
*Frank Montera
2002-2003
Donald Kimble, Duane Zanotelli
2003-2004
*Charlotte Adams, Michael J. Kornelsen
Richard A. Kusk, James A. Lunn, *Ed Nuccio
2004-2005
Doug Downey, Craig Ketels, *Joe Ernie Montoya
2005-2006
Rebecca Anderson, Joseph Brice, James McNeal
David Prichard, *Jerry Teske, *Lynn Whitten
*Evelyn Whitten
2006-2007
Brian Hopwood, *Janet Montgomery, Keith Simpson
2007-2008
Elva Jean Bolin, Susan Day
2008-2009
*Barbara Grenoble, Jim Keller, Steve Meininger Ron Revier, Cherilyn Smith-Bidstrup
2009-2010
Steve Christopher, *Paul Schneider
2010-2011
* Linwood Warwick
2011-2012
Ken Anderson, Margie Camp Dotty Reaves, Peggy Rosenkranz
2012-2013
Dean Bushnell, Mike DeLuca, William Erickson
2013-2014
Michelle Ewer, Cindy McCaskill, Fred Selby, Ken Singleton
2014-2015
Andrea L. Meyers
2015-2016
Nancy Dunkin, WL Whaley
2016-2017
Ed Cannava, *Linda Hall, Richard Shaw
2017-2018
Richard Larson, Katharine Mason
2018-2019
Gary Ambrosier, Patricia Kidd
2019-2020
Gary Hall, Kirk Vogel, Jack Yonce
2020-2021
Cameron Law, Anne Paulu
2021-2022
James Austin, Tana Knopf
2022-2023
Amber Campbell, Sharon Darland, Sheri McKelfresh
2023-2024
Allan McMurray, Mike Mozingo
2024-2025
Raleigh “Butch” Eversole, Janice Vlachos
* Deceased
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• KVanGieson@adams.edu
AdvantEdge Tours LLC
Since 1922, Alfred Music has produced educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists spanning every instrument, style, and difficulty level.
• https://www.alfred.com/
• Dana Grachek
• urte@advantedgetours.com
Alfred Music
Since 1922, Alfred Music has produced educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists spanning every instrument, style, and difficulty level.
• https://www.alfred.com/
• Dana Grachek
• events@alfred.com
Allegro Music
We offer a full line of Guitars, Band and Orchestra instrument for sale or to rent, plus a robust lesson program.
• https://allegromusicparker.com
• Rick Henson
• rick@allegromusicparker.com
America’s Best Company dba www.MusicalFrogs.net
We ethically trade hand-made, Wooden Musical Frogs, Pigs, Crickets, and Owls from the Northern Hills Tribe, People of Chiangmai, Thailand.
• www.MusicalFrogs.net
• Tammi Cohen
• Denvertlc@comcast.net
Your Partners in Music Education
American International Travel & Tours
Travel Company.
• http://americaninyrtnationaltravel.net
• Doug Dalton
• aitraveltours1@gmail.com
American School Band Directors Association
ASBDA believes that the concert band is the focus of an instrumental music curriculum which teaches MUSIC AS ART through band.
• Doug Harris
• harclef@me.com
Ascend Performing Arts
We are an non-profit dedicated to furthering the education and growth of young people through participation in high-caliber performing arts programs.
• http://ascendperformingarts.org
• Jordan Kuzma
• jordan.kuzma@ascendperformingarts.org
Bob Rogers Travel
Bob Rogers Travel is a performance travel partner like no other.
• http://bobrogerstravel.com
• Hannah Wright
• hwright@bobrogerstravel.com
Boomer Music Company
Retail music store, including rentals, sales, lessons, and repairs.
• http://www.boomermusiccompany.com
• Drew Holmes
• drew@boomermusiccompany.com
Exhibitors Exhibitors
BP TRUMPETS LLC
Sales of Trumpets, Cornets, Mouthpieces and Method Books.
• http://billpfund.com
• Bill Pfund
• wapfund@hotmail.com
Bravo! Vail
Bravo! Vail presents extraordinary music, accessible to all. We provide extensive music education, connect musicians and listeners, and celebrate the evolving world of classical music.
• http://bravovail.org
• Aileen Pagan-Rohwer
• arohwer@bravovail.org
Canon City Music and Blossom Festival
High School and Middle School Music Festival for Concert Bands, Jazz Bands, Orchestras and Choirs.
• http://ccblossomfestival.com
• Mike Nolan
• mnolan1233@gmail.com
Central City Opera
Central City Opera is the fifth oldest professional opera company in the country and is renowned for exquisite world-class productions, a robust young artist training program, creative education activities and community engagement.
• https://centralcityopera.org/
• Daniela Guzman
• dguzman@centralcityopera.org
Exhibitors Enhancing Classrooms Through Collaboration
Colorado Bandmasters Association
The Colorado Bandmasters Association Exists To: Promote comprehensive music education through participation and performance in band.
• http://coloradobandmasters.org
• Ed Cannava
• ecan11@msn.com
Colorado Children’s Chorale
The Colorado Children’s Chorale is committed to investing in the critical role the arts plays in a child’s life, growing their skills, experiences and confidence through music education and performance training
• http://childrenschorale.org
• Cheryl Akin
• akin@childrenschorale.org
Colorado Christian University
The School of Music at Colorado Christian University is a place where students, who are serious about developing the talents and gifts that God has given them, come to study and refine their abilities in music and theater.
• http://www.ccu.edu/music
• Sarah McLean
• smclean@ccu.edu
Colorado Composers Group
Independent publishers
• http://www.mistyldupuis.net
• Misty Dupuis
• misty@firstuniversalist.org
Exhibitors Exhibitors
Colorado Mesa University Department of Music
Dedicated to providing 21st-century training for future music educators, leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates with degrees in music education, music business, performance, liberal arts, and commercial music.
• www.coloradomesa.edu/music
• Darin Kamstra
• dkamstra@coloradomesa.edu
Colorado Music Institute
Colorado Music Institute offers private and group music lessons and instrument rentals for students of all ages and experience levels.
• https://coloradomusicinstitute.com/
• Emily Campbell
• emily@coloradomusicinstitute.com
Colorado State University Pueblo
CSU Pueblo is a diverse, inclusive university offering innovative, student-centered education, fostering community engagement, professional growth, and academic excellence.
• http://www.csupueblo.edu/music/
• Chad Beery
• chad.beery@csupueblo.edu
Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
Undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education, conducting, music therapy, performance, composition, and jazz studies. Fort Collins is consistently ranked as a top city in the U.S.
• http://music.colostate.edu
• Jennifer Clary
• jennifer.clary@colostate.edu
Exhibitors
Inspiring Solutions for Music Programs
Colorado Symphony/DYAO
• http://www.coloradosymphony.org
• Davey Van Beveren
• dvanbeveren@coloradosymphony.org
Colorado Youth Bands
(formerly Colorado Honor Band Association)
After School Band in the Denver Front Range.
• http://coyouthbands.org
• Dean Hirschfield
• dean@coyouthbands.org
Colorado Youth Mariachi Program
Colorado Youth Mariachi Program is a non-profit music education program for youth and young adults specializing in traditional Mexican music and culture.
• www.coyouthmariaci.org
• Isahar Mendez
• isaharcymp@gmail.com
CU Denver - Music & Entertainment Industry Studies Department
As one of the only music departments in the country with a contemporary focus, Music & Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) at CU Denver provides the guidance, knowledge and expertise needed to transform your passion for music into a lifelong profession.
• https://artsandmedia.ucdenver.edu/camareas-of-study/about-music-entertainment-industry-studies
• Laura Harvey
• laura.harvey@ucdenver.edu
Exhibitors Exhibitors
CutTime
CutTime helps fine arts educators solve their biggest communication, financial, and inventory headaches through one easy and powerful cloud-based platform.
• http://gocuttime.com
• Jeff Dodd
• jeff@cuttime.net
DeMoulin Brothers & Company
DeMoulin Brothers & Company – celebrating our 133rd year offers an extensive range of custom and ready-to-wear marching band uniforms, formal wear, color guard and accessories.
• http://www.demoulin.com
• Michael Coling
• kreymond@demoulin.com
Denver Percussion
Established in 2005, Denver Percussion was founded with the mission of supplying professional percussion instruments to music organizations across Colorado.
• http://www.denverpercussion.com
• Pete Hellyer
• pete@denverpercussion
Disney Imagination Campus
Performing Arts and Educational field trip experiences at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.
• http://disneycampus.com
• DLR Campus
• dlr.campus.sales@disney.com
Eastman Music Company
Eastman Music Company’s family of brands includes Eastman Strings, Eastman Winds, Wm. S. Haynes. S.E. Shires, Backun, Willson, and Malletech
• http://www.eastmanmusiccompany.com/
• Shane Deuel
• sdeuel@eastmanstrings.com
Education Through Music-Colorado
Education Through Music-Colorado partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, and utilizes music education as a catalyst to improve academic achievement, motivation for school and self-confidence.
• https://etmcolorado.org/
• Mallory Bernstein
• mallory.bernstein@etmcolorado.org
Exhibitors Fueling Creativity in Music Education
Elitch Gardens Music Festival
Music Festival and Travel Company
• http://www.musicfestivalstoyou.com
• Michael Embrey
• m.embrey@funmeevents.com
Flesher Hinton Music Co.
Full Service store. Instrument repairs, sales, rentals, accessories and sheet music. Since 1951.
• http://flesherhinton.com
• Dave Simpkins
• dave@flesherhinton.com
Fred J. Miller
Band Uniforms, Guard Costumes and Accessories
• http://www.fjminc.com
• Jason Littleton
• Jason.Littleton@fjminc.com
Front Range Unique Fundraising The Mattress Fundraiser
• http://customfundraisingsolutions.com
• Tony Gittings
• tonygittings@gmail.com
Fruhauf Uniforms
Manufacturers of Custom Innovative Marching Band Uniforms for over 100 Years! Family Owned and Made in America!
• http://www.fruhauf.com
• Chris Green
• ChrisGreen@Fruhauf.com
Exhibitors Exhibitors
Golden Music
Golden Music instruments store in Denver with new used vintage musical instruments: violin viola, cello, bass, guitar, band instruments, accessories and plenty more. Repair is also offered as well as our Rent-to-Own on student & performance instruments.
• http://goldenmusic.com
• Mary Brainerd
• mary@goldenmusiccenter.com
Graner Music
Full-line music store serving musicians throughout southern Colorado. Including repairs, rentals, sales, lessons, performance space.
• http://www.granermusic.com
• Charlotte Baker
• cbaker@granermusic.com
Hawaii Tours
Hawaii State Tours since 1988. Served over 110,000 students in the islands. Exclusive Pearl Harbor’s “Remember the Heroes” Spotlight Concert Performance Arrangments! We are your One Stop Shop! Compare our prices, packages, references... We can’t be beat!!!
• http://www.hawaii-statetours.com
Integrity Fundraising
Fundraising company. Butter Braid Pastries and Mrs. Fields Cookies.
• http://www.integrityfundraising.com
• Mike Carver
• mike@integrityfundraising.com
J.W. Pepper
J.W. Pepper is the world’s largest sheet music retailer providing unparalleled customer service, music, equipment, accessories, and tech solutions.
• http://www.jwpepper.com
• Ashli Rulien
• arulien@jwpepper.com
Jazz Everyone
Willie Thomas’ “Jazz Everyone” is the original online Guide to Bebop since 2010
• https://www.jazzeveryone.com/
• Oliver Groenewald
• oliver.groenewald@gmail.com
Tools to Elevate Music Teaching
Jupiter/Mapex/Majestic/Sonor Orff/Nuvo
Serving the musical community with world class instruments that provide a lifetime of musical inspiration.
• https://khs-america.com/
• Brent Rosborough
• brent.rosborough@khsmusic.com
Kansas Wesleyan University
University of Higher Learning.
• http://www.kwu.edu
• Jake Montoya
• jake.montoya@kwu.edu
Luther Strings
Colorado’s Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass experts. Serving programs and individuals across Colorado with flexible rental programs, sales, repairs, and high end instruments.
• http://lutherstrings.com
• Christopher Luther
• chris@lutherstrings.com
MakeMusic, Inc
MakeMusic, a world leader in music technology, is the creator of MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) interactive practice application and Sight Reading Studio.
• https://www.makemusic.com/
• Dana Grachek
• events@makemusic.com
Manhattan Concert Productions
MCP has welcomed choirs, bands, and orchestras from all of the U.S. and abroad to collaborate in performance with professional musicians in prestigious venues.
• https://www.mcp.us/
• Kristen Norwark
• knorwark@mcp.us
Meeker Music
Retail music store- instrument rentals and sales, music and accessories, and repairs.
• https://www.Meekermusic.com
• Connie Hamman
• connie.hamman@meekermusic.com
Exhibitors Exhibitors
Mile High Freedom Bands
LGBTQ+ Community Band based in Denver serving the Front Range.
• https://mhfb.org/
• Brandon A. Lujan
• brandon.lujan@mhfb.org
Mobile Studio
Mobile Studio provides free recording studio access and performance opportunities for students across Colorado’s front range during school, after-school and during music production summer camp.
• https://wwwmobile-studio.org
• Jeff Gradey
• mobilestudioincorporated@gmail.com
Music & Arts
Music & Arts supports music education as a trusted resource for band and orchestra instruments/ accessories, print music, instrument repairs, individual/ group lessons, and instrument rentals.
• https://www.musicarts.com
• Esther Weiss
• esther.weiss@musicarts.com
Music Depot, LLC
Sales and Service of music instruments and accessories.
• https://www.musicdepotgreeley.com
• Jenni Sweet
• jen@musicdepotgreeley.com
Music for All, Inc.
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences through music.
• http://musicforall.org
• Jess Hjellmingjessica.s@musicforall.org
MusicFirst
MusicFirst Elementary is a suite of interactive resources for elementary music teachers comprising a complete curriculum, amazing creative tools, and a vast library of resources.
• http://www.musicfirstelementary.com
• Vicki Thomas
• vickithomas@charanga.com
Exhibitors
Advancing Music Education Together
Music for You Publishing
Publisher of the Colorado History Songbook collection of original songs written to enhance the 4th grade Colorado History curriculum by John Polinski, former Jeffco teacher.
• http://musicforyoupublishing.weebly.com
• Sylvia Dunham-Polinski
• sylviadunham9384@msn.com
National Concerts
• http://www.nationalconcerts.com
• Hollie Pratt
• hollie@nationalconcerts.com
Once Upon a Mind
Music in The Parks/Festivals of Music/EPN Travel Services
One and Two Day Festivals and the Travel Professionals to get you there.
• http://www.edprog.com
• Rachel Micco
• rmicco@edprog.com
Musicplay
Musicplay is a teaching tool and publishing company featuring pre-built lessons, interactive games and activities, thousands of listening selections, and more!
• http://www.musicplay.ca
• Jason Misner
• jason@musicplay.ca
We match wonderful children’s books to your curriculum.
• Jennifer McIntyre
• jen@onceuponamind.org
Pearl Corporation
Pearl is a leading manufacturer of marching, concert, combo, and world percussion and the U.S. distributor of Pearl Flutes, Adams Percussion, and Adams Marching Brass.
• https://pearldrum.com/
• Mary Smith
• marysmith@pearldrums.com
Exhibitors Exhibitors
Phi Mu Alpha SInfonia
National men’s social music fraternity.
• http://www.facebook.com/pma.aaotr
• Cory Bissel
• pma.aaotr@gmail.com
Piano Marvel
Piano Marvel: innovative software helping music lovers of all levels master piano through every step of their learning journey.
• http://pianomarvel.com
• David Fetkewicz
• david@pianomarvel.com
Pikes Peak State College
Community College
• http://www.pikespeak.edu
• Shazia Ali
• shazia.ali@pikespeak.edu
QuaverEd
QuaverMusic is a digital PreK-8 general music curriculum. Meets all NCCAS Standards. Easy to learn, ready to use, seriously fun!
• http://www.quavered.com/Music
• Tim Maus
• Tim@QuaverEd.com
Robertson and Sons Violin Shop
Sell, Rent and Repair Bowed string instruments
• http://www.robertsonviolins.com
• Allison Conerty
• allison@robertsonviolins.com
Rocky Mountain Brassworks
The Rocky Mountain Brassworks is a Colorado-based brass band with the traditional instrumentation of an authentic brass band.
• https://www.rockymountainbrassworks.org/
• Doug Harris
• harclef@me.com
Exhibitors
Explore. Engage. Elevate Your Classroom
Rockley Family Foundation
The Rockley Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2007 to promote music education. This is accomplished by raising money for music scholarships, donation of musical instruments to the under privileged and donation of the use of musical instruments to the music educational community. We currently work in 34 States supporting over 70 institutional partners.
• http://www.rockleyfamilyfoundation.org
• Tobin Rockley
• trockley@rockleyfoundation.org
Romeo Music
Performing Arts Technology and Audio/Video/Lighting systems design, installation, and training.
• http://www.romeomusic.net
• Ryan Unangst
• ryan@romeomusic.net
Roper Music Company
School Band and Orchestra Sales and Service
• http://ropermusic.com
• Kris Kjeldgaard
• kris@ropermusic.com
Sax Alley specializes in saxophone sales, service, and repairs. We offer a range of saxophones, accessories, and expert repair services.
• http://www.saxalley.com
• Roy Sturgeon
• Sales@saxalley.com
S’Cool Services Fundraising
The premier fundraising company in Colorado, 30+ years of experience.
• http://www.scoolfundraising.com
• Johnny Dasher
• johnny@scoolfundraising.com
Sigma Alpha Iota Colorado Springs Alumnae
The Colorado Springs Alumnae Chapter of SAI allows alumnae members to remain active and supportive of the ideals of SAI throughout their lifetime and to continue nurturing the love of music.
• https://saicsalumnae.wixsite.com/saics
• Lori McKellar
• lori_mckellar@hotmail.com
Sax Alley
Exhibitors Exhibitors
Snap! Mobile
Snap! Mobile is the essential software platform for athletics and activities. Visit our website to learn more at snapraise.com.
• http://www.snapraise.com
• Maddy West
• madison.west@snapraise.com
Stanbury Uniforms
Stanbury provides quality, custom marching band uniforms, accessories and concert wear with the industry’s best quality and customer service.
• http://stanbury.com
• Ron Hardin
• rhardin@stanbury.com
Sweetwater
From B&O renters to rock superstars, Sweetwater supports musical dreams!
• http://www.sweetwater.com
• Gavin Arnold
• gavin_arnold@sweetwater.com
The Drum Set Coach Academy
We help drummers who are frustrated, stuck, and distracted to become laser focused, goal oriented, and successful.
• https://www.thedrumsetcoach.com
• Erika De Almeida
Thumb Gummi
Teaching aids for instrumentalist
• https://www.thumbgummi.com
• Geoffrey Richards
• thumbgummi@gmail.com
Tūturu Music Publishing
Concert Band, jazz, and orchestra sheet music featuring the works of local composer Lachlan Pierce.
• https://www.tuturumusic.com
• Lachlan Pierce
• jazzyapplekiwi@gmail.com
Exhibitors
Showcasing Solutions for Music Teachers
University of Colorado Boulder College of Music
Earn more than a music degree in the foothills of the Rockies.
• http://colorado.edu/music
• Jalen Lee
• jalen.lee@colorado.edu
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
• https://programfinder.uccs.edu/
• Solveig Olson
• jalen.lee@colorado.edu
University of Denver Lamont School of Music
A premier music school committed to providing excellent, innovative musical training in the Rocky Mountain West.
• http://www.du.edu/Lamont
• Stephen Campbell
• Stephen.L.Campbell@du.edu
University New Mexico Department of Music
The University of New Mexico Department of Music offers top-tier education, fostering excellence in performance, education, and research to enrich regional and global cultural life.
• http://www.music.unm.edu
• Mikal M Thompson
• hallowho@unm.edu
University of Northern Colorado College of Performing an Visual Arts
UNC’s School of Music provides a comprehensive music education that prepares students to be innovative and well-rounded emerging professional musicians, educators, and scholars.
• https://arts.unco.edu/music/
• Carissa Reddick
• carissa.reddick@unco.edu
USAFA Bands
• Ryan Spencer
• ryan.spencer.14@us.af.mil
Exhibitors Exhibitors
Vigness Music
Vigness Music publishes original compositions for soloists and small ensembles written by SLC-based composer Jeffrey Vigness. Vigness composes for strings, winds, brass, percussion, and choir.
• http://www.vignessmusic.com
• Jeffrey Vigness
• jeff@vignessmusic.com
Voices Rock
Voices Rock is a non-audition rock choir for adults and kids based in Colorado. Come for the music, stay for the community.
• http://www.voicesrock.com
• Clara Shelton
• Clara@voicesrock.com
West Music Co.
West Music is your one-stop shop for all of your elementary and general music needs.
• http://www.westmusic.com
• Tereasa Evans
• tevans@westmusic.com
Western Awards and Recognition
We sell items to schools wanting to recognize their students accomplishments.
• http://western.edu/music
• Jim / Cheryl Katschke
• westernawards@comcast.net
Western Colorado University Department of Music
The Department of Music at Western Colorado University, offers degrees in Music Education, Music Industry, Performance, and Music Technology.
• http://western.edu/music
• Ben Justis
• bjustis@western.edu
Young Voices of Colorado
Excellence in Children’s Choral Music (K-12) through education and performance, emphasizing musicianship, intonation and expression. Annual summer international festival. Kodály based. Career and Volunteer opportunities.
• http://youngvoices.org
• Jena Dickey
• Jena@youngvoices.org
Exhibitors
• Work one-on-one with world-class faculty
• Rehearse & perform in top-of-the-line facilities
• Enjoy a thriving metropolitan arts scene du.edu/lamont
At Colorado State University Pueblo, the Department of Music enriches the lives of Southern Colorado. Whether in the classroom, performing publicly or reaching out to the hopefuls of tomorrow, we long to see moments of growth for the music community.
CSU Pueblo’s Department of Music is committed to providing educational opportunities to advance the cultural richness and understanding of music’s importance in the region.
Home to the “Pride of Pueblo” ThunderWolf Marching Band, we also host the Pueblo Keyboard Arts Festival, Southern Colorado High School Honor Choir and Orchestra Festival, as well as the annual Festival of Winds.
