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at District 3’s summer board meeting, we voted to add two new festivals to our list of events. The two events, a band and a choir festival, are open to schools size 3A and smaller. These contests will have certified judges and are intended to provide an opportunity for the large number of small schools in District 3 to compete with other schools their size. Bob

Emminger, Chair

This is definitely a year of upheaval, change and uncertainty. In this time, I encourage you to think about the theme of the District 4 fall in-service held on October 11 at McKay High School in Salem: “Making Connections—Strengthening Bonds.” This is the time to greet our colleagues in a spirit of support and friendship.

Lisa McIntyre, Chair

One event of significance in District 6 was the week-long Eastern Oregon Summer Arts Institute held at Eastern Oregon University

August 12-16. Many local music educators took part in sessions ranging from African marimba to traditional Irish dancing. It was an enjoyable and educational experience for all involved. For those who were interested, four graduate credits were available. Thanks to a generous grant from the Ford Family Foundation, the cost for participation was very reasonable. Kathleen

Alviar, Chair

district 11 will be holding its Fall General Membership Meeting on Monday, October 14, at 7:00PM in Benton Hall at OSU. If you know of new music educators in your area or others who have recently been less active with OMEA, invite them along. We will be planning the year’s events and enjoying some needed music educator collegiality.

Andy Nelson, Chair

district 14 will host its second annual in-service day event at Athey Creek Middle School October 11 from 9:30AM-2:30PM. Featured clinicians and speakers include Larry Gookin solutely true to the established pitch. Further, when the 5- to 6-cps rule is kept in order and the wave is never more than 1/2 of one step in pitch deviation, then the harmonic structure of the music remains fully intact. The healthy vocal technique that results from such production is a beautiful, warm, and full-bodied choral sound.

David Jimerson is Associate Professor in Music at Portland State University in Portland. He can be reached via email at JimersonD@pdx.edu from Central Washington University, Steven Zielke from Oregon State University, and Walt Hampton and the Rugare Marimba Ensemble. We are hopeful that Dick Bauer from South Salem will join us as well. Cost for the day is $25, including lunch. Barb Vardanega, Chair district 15 enjoyed many successes in our 2001-02 school year. Highlights include:

• Westview High School: 1st place in the OSAA Band Championships, 4A Classification

• State Solo winners (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) from: Westview, Southridge, Valley Catholic, Glencoe, Beaverton, Sunset, and Jesuit High Schools

• Successful third year for our MiddleSchool Band Festival (this is first time it drew participants from outside the district)

David Massey, Chair