From the conference chair g

reetings friends and colleagues! Welcome to the 2010 conference ‘melodic motion’. It always impresses me the collegiality that we have here in oregon, and nevermore so than the process of preparing this conference for you. We will have more performances of ensembles from around the state than in recent history, 1,100 students from every corner of our great state participating in honor groups, clinicians and guest conductors from every corner of the country, a band made up entirely of members over the age of 55, and one two-time grammy winning ensemble to perform as well! oregon music truly is world class!

I can’t thank everyone enough that has and is helping to move this conference to presentation. To the eyes of experience and wisdom from those of the past that have helped to shape and develop a session schedule of constant options and choices in all areas and disciplines, thank you! To the area chairs that have developed a full and varied collection of session choices and clinicians, thank you! To the movers of equipment and managers of students that are making sure in advance that the needs of our members and students were met, thank you! It is the hope of the omEa board that this conference, like all those before and after, leaves you with a renewed feeling of joy and inspiration for music and teaching. It is a chance for us to come together and learn new ways to move the melody forward within our classrooms and into the future. as you reunite sincerely, with friends and colleagues, you are sharing your vision for the future and firing the passions of creation to take back to our students!

Jeff simmonsconference chair/ 1st Vice President