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ala breve the official publication of the Alabama Music Educators Association October/November 2019 Features... 9 AMEA Governing Board Directory 11 FAME (Future Alabama Music Educators) 15 General Music Reviews by Deanna Bell 19 Choral Music Reviews by William Powell 20 Campus Connections 21 Call for Research Posters 21 Building a Better Breath by Thomas Lukowicz 24 Industry/Institutional Members 27 AMEA Conference Pre-Registration Form 28 Conference Performing Groups 34 Capitol Tunes Performance Opportunity 35 Featured Conference Speakers/Clinicians 36 All-State Jazz Band Clinicians 37 Conference Clinicians 49 Conference Schedule 54 The Best Is Yet To Come by Frank Buck 56 In the Spirit of Swing by Matt Leder 58 Schedule of Events 60 AMEA By-Laws Proposed Changes Departments... Advertisers Index Samford University ..................................48 AMEA Census............................................7 Smoky Mountain Music Festival..............16 6 .....................President AMEA Conference Registration ................8 UA Bands Crimson Festival of Winds ....18 8 .....................Registrar American College of Musicians ...............13 UA Honor Bands ......................................47 10...........................AOA Arts Music Shop, Inc ..................back cover UAB Music...............................................39 12 .............................AVA AU Music Department .............................25 UNA Department of Music ......................40 13 .....................cNAfME Gadsden Music Company.........................62 University of Montevallo .........................33 14 ..................Elem/Gen Huntingdon College Bands.........................3 University of South Alabama Bands ........63 16 ...........................ABA John M. Long School of Music (Troy).....26 University of South Alabama Music ..........2 20 ..........................HED Panama City Beach Music Festival..........61 Yamaha.....................................................17 21 ..........Past Presidents QuaverMusic.com ......................................4 ala breve 5

Greg Gumina, AMEA President Giving Our Best Effort Hello AMEA! further into the future. Our noble profession Development at the State Level, and several and art form deserve nothing short of our other topics. The conversations were lively, I hope that this issue of the Ala Breve finds best efforts, as do our students. When our informative, and thought provoking. you experiencing well-planned, effective, students get our best, they give us their best! sequential, and standards-based lessons in 2020 Election which your students are learning a life-long Southern Division Meeting love and appreciation of music and music We have an election coming up in 2020 to making. We are all very much aware of the The Southern Division of NAfME Board determine our next AMEA President-Elect. positive effects that the study of music held our meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, Currently we are voting online through an provides our students and the empowerment September 8-9. Representing you there email methodology. We have experienced experienced by students who have besides myself were Executive somewhat low voter turnout, and are looking professional, caring teachers. I want to Director/Editor Garry Taylor, Past -President into possible solutions. One idea discussed at encourage all of you to find new ways of Susan Smith, and President-Elect David the August AMEA Governing Board meeting engaging your students and providing them Raney. Some of the topics we discussed were was to switch the voting event back to voting with the best possible experiences in your Collegiate Voting, Technology, the new on site at our Conference. For this election classrooms. Our world is changing rapidly due NAfME Membership Management System, cycle, we will continue the online process. to the continual expansion and use of Societies and Councils, Budget Review, the use That having been said, may I please challenge technology, and we are going to have to of Lobbyists at the State Level, Partnerships all of you to participate in the process and develop methodologies which match the with Arts Coalitions, Policies concerning vote? Let us together as an organization learning styles of our students as we move Conference Presenters, Organizational achieve the highest voter turnout in AMEA history this spring when we get to choose our next leader. How awesome would that be? It has indeed been my pleasure to serve you as President, and I would like for the next President-Elect to feel as though they have the support and attention of the entire organization. Making use of NAfME Resources Representing AMEA at the Southern Division NAfME meeting in Nashville: There is a huge amount of very useful AMEA Executive Director Garry Taylor, Immediate Past-President Susan Smith, information on the NAfME website. Some of the most valuable information addresses President-elect David Raney, and President Greg Gumina. Advocacy, Lesson Planning, and of course the 2014 National Standards. The site also keeps very close watch on Legislative happenings in Washington, DC. I encourage you to search through the website and find out what our National Organization is doing and providing for your use. Your dues are paying for access to the resources, so why not make full use of them? You just might find some answers you are looking for, or a great solution to an issue which is preventing you from providing your students the well rounded education that they are guaranteed by Federal Law. So put aside an hour and check out all the information on the NAfME website. You’ll be glad you did. 6 October/November 2019

2020 Conference Introduction Director of Asset Development for the Leadership Office of Research and Economic I am so excited about our upcoming Development at West Virginia University and I have been blessed to meet a great many Professional Development Conference, a tenured Associate Professor in the School leaders in our profession throughout the January 16-18, 2020. Congratulations to all of Music. Mr. Satterfield also serves as the country over the past four years, and I look who were selected to perform and present at Assistant to the Director of the WVU forward to learning from them and sharing the Conference. And Thank You to all our Manufacturing Extension Partnership, as well information with them for the next two years exhibitors as well. We could not have such a as the Facility Security Officer for WVU and after I have “passed the gavel” to President- great event without their support. Each the WVU Innovation Corporation. Dave has Elect David Raney. The one similarity that I Division has planned some fantastic learning also been a Staff Member and Board of have seen in all the truly great leaders is the activities and performance opportunities. I Directors Member for The Cadets Drum and mentality that Leadership is not about at title, hope that you have already registered, but if Bugle Corps. As you can already see, Dave will but rather it is about responsibility and you have not yet done so, make it a priority to bring a very diverse background of actions. Search out ways to be a leader in your get it done soon. Dr. Carl Hancock has done experience, a huge amount of knowledge, and community, your state, your Division, and in a huge amount of work building our own a fresh perspective to the Keynote Address. the AMEA itself. When you see an website and interface with the new NAfME He is also one of the most endearing, genuine, opportunity to serve our profession, go for it. Membership Management System, and I’m and entertaining speakers you will ever hear. When you see something that needs done or looking forward to the registration process Dave will also speak at the Leadership changed, do it. When you have discovered being the smoothest it has ever been. As you Breakfast and spend some time with our some information that would be useful to our peruse the schedule you will see that we have FAME students. I would also like to highlight profession, share it. Be a leader in our moved the Keynote Address to Thursday a couple more opportunities for you at the profession and enjoy enriching Music morning at 10:30, so please make your travel Conference. The first is Thursday, January Education in the process! plans accordingly. You will not want to miss 16th, 4:30-5:30 when the Jacksonville State this Keynote Session. It will include a University Steel Band, under the direction of I look forward to seeing all of you at our combined schools Special Needs Drumming Dr. Thomas McCutchen, will perform at the Conference, Group, The University of North Alabama Exhibit Reception. Please also attend the Low Brass Ensemble under the direction of President’s Reception on Friday, January 17th, Greg Dr. Thomas Lukowicz, and our Keynote 9:30-11:00 where the Gadsden State Show Speaker, Mr. David Satterfield. Dave is Band will be performing under the direction Music Education is AWESOME in absolutely one of the most dynamic human of Dr. Matt Leder. Alabama! beings alive on the planet. He is currently the Help us advocate for music education and you! 2019 Alabama MUSIC Teacher Census October 1 - November 1 www.myamea.org/census 7 ala breve

Pat Stegall - AMEA Registrar From the Registrar Registration for the January AMEA the inactive music teachers to join You can pre-register now for the conference in Montgomery has just NAfME/AMEA and attend the 2020 in-service conference at begun and I am sure many of you conference. Our young teachers www.myamea.org. You may also have already been doing your online need your encouragement so tell pre-register by mail using the form in registrations. Being pro-active is very them how important the conference the Ala Breve. Do it now and you important and your attention to is to you and ask them to be present! will save time and money! Join me getting registered for the conference and your colleagues from all over the is one of the ways you can speed up Remember that a pre-requisite to state in January at the Montgomery the process of getting your badges, registering for the conference is to Renaissance Hotel and Conference etc. I encourage you to remind your join/renew NAfME at Center for our wonderful Alabama colleagues to get their registration www.nafme.org. Joining NAfME Music Educators Association completed as soon as possible. secures your membership in AMEA Conference! Invite new music teachers and ask and your division. Pat Stegall, Registrar #amea2020 Alabama Music Educators Association PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Montgomery, AL January 16-18, 2020 Join NAfME then preregister at www.myamea.org! 8 October/November 2019

AMEA Governing Board 2019-2020 President-Elect Treasurer/Registrar David Raney Pat Stegall President Sparkman High School AMEA Registration Greg Gumina 2616 Jeff Road PO Box 3385 Shades Valley High School Harvest, AL 35749 Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 6100 Old Leeds Road 256-837-0331 [email protected] Irondale, AL 35210 [email protected] (205) 956-4638 President, ABA [email protected] Recording Secretary Terry Ownby Carla Gallahan Florence High School Immediate Past President 113 Long Hall 1201 Bradshaw Drive Susan Smith Troy University Florence, AL 35630 104 Smith Hall Troy, AL 36082 (256) 768-2200 Troy, AL 36082 (334) 670-3502 [email protected] (334) 670-3322 [email protected] [email protected] President, ELEM/GEN President, AVA Betty Wilson President, AOA Megan Jones Deer Valley Elementary Guy Harrison Decatur High School 4990 Ross Bridge Parkway 218 Goodwin Music Building 1011 Prospect Drive Hoover, AL 35226 Auburn University, AL 36849 Decatur, AL 35601 (205) 296-3311 (334) 844-8192 (256) 552- 3011 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] President, Higher Education President, AMEA Collegiate AMEA Collegiate Advisor Mildred Lanier DeLee Benton Edward (Ted) Hoffman Jefferson State Community College [email protected] University of Montevallo (205) 983-5309 Station 6670 [email protected] Industry Representative Davis Music Building 308 Becky Lightfoot Montevallo, AL 35115 Alabama Department of Education Arts Music Shop (205) 665-6668 Arts Education Specialist 3030 East Blvd. [email protected] Andy Meadows Montgomery, AL 36116 50 North Ripley Street 334/271-2787 Assistant Executive Director Montgomery, Alabama 36104 [email protected] Rusty Logan (334) 353-1191 2020 Janabrooke Lane [email protected] Executive Director Auburn, AL 36830 Editor, Ala Breve (334) 663-1702 Garry Taylor [email protected] 1600 Manor Dr. NE Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 636-2754 [email protected] Garry Taylor, Editor & Advertising Manager ADVERTISING & COPY DEADLINES 1600 Manor Dr. NE Fall - August/September (Back to School) issue: July 15 Cullman, AL 35055 Winter - October/November (Conference) issue: September 15 (256) 636-2754 Spring - May/June (All-State) issue: January 15 [email protected] Summer - May/June (Digital Only) issue: April 15 Unless otherwise indicated, permission is granted to NAfME members to reprint articles for educational purposes. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of AMEA or the Editor. All announcements & submissions are subject to editorial judgement/revision.The Alabama Music Educators Association is a state unit of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, a voluntary, nonprofit organization representing all phases of music education in schools, colleges, universities, and teacher-education institutions. Active NAfME/AMEA membership is open to all persons engaged in music teaching or other music education work. Ala Breve is published four times a year (August, October, February & May) by the Alabama Music Educators Association and printed by Hardwick and Son Printing in Dothan, Alabama. Subscription for members is $4.00 per year as part of annual NAfME/AMEA dues. Subscriptions for non-members is $15.00 per year. Bulk rate postage paid at Dothan, Alabama. ala breve 9

Guy Harrison - President, Alabama Orchestra Association Highlighting Orchestral Activity in Our State Thank you for taking the time to read with us. We hope that by combining you have not yet done so, this would this message from your Alabama our audition materials, more band be a great time to renew your Orchestra Association. I know how students will audition for All-State membership and register for the hectic the start to new school year can Orchestra if for no other reason that conference. be, and I for one am already looking they get a practice run for their All- forward to some opportunities to rest State Band audition. And who knows, I would like to take a moment to and rejuvenate! maybe they will make All-State acknowledge all the wonderful work Orchestra as well! Students that have being done by the Alabama Chapter The start to the school year is always a a successful audition and are selected of the American String Teachers busy time, and while those of us in the for the All-State Orchestra Festival will Association. They are doing our state orchestral world might not be out need to accept their spot by early a great service with their support of, there on the marching field, we are December. Exact dates can be found and advocacy for, string and orchestra certainly marching towards our on our website. Financial Aid forms programs. Their annual Honor Strings upcoming All-State Orchestra will also be due at that time. Festival will take place at the Wallace auditions. With a great lineup of Hall Fine Arts Center in Gadsden, AL conductors and some fantastic An exciting part of the All-State from November 15-17. For more repertoire, students will have an Orchestra Festival is the premiere information about the festival and the experience like no other right here in performance of the winning other work being done by the their own state. We are excited to composition from our annual Alabama chapter of ASTA, please return to the University of Alabama Composition Contest. I am pleased to visit their website at: for our 2020 All-State Orchestra announce that the winner of this http://astabama.org Festival being held from February 6- year’s competition is Alabama’s very 9, 2020. own Dr. Mark Lackey. Mark currently Finally, your AOA wants to hear from serves as Assistant Professor and you. We would love to feature you, Auditions for our All-State Festival Director of Graduate Studies at your program, your upcoming events, have changed this year with a new Samford University. We look forward and anything else you feel should be emphasis on scales and etudes, the to having him in residency at the shared on our social media platforms. combining of audition material for festival and know that our students We want to continue to highlight all our two full orchestras, and additional will enjoy preparing and performing the orchestral activity occurring in our audition dates in early-November for his work, Reef. state. Please help us make this happen. our wind, brass, and percussion students. The hope is that this will The AMEA conference in January As always, I look forward to hearing help alleviate any conflicts students 2020 is the perfect pick-me-up as we from you, and hope to see you at an might have with their marching band transition into our spring semester. upcoming event. obligations. Wind, brass, and Richard Meyer, will be our headline percussion students will need to clinician this year, and will be Regards, register for an audition time by supported by a wonderful line up of October 18, 2019. I would once again clinicians who will present a wide Guy Harrison like to thank my colleagues in the variety of sessions that we hope will Alabama Bandmasters Association for appeal to both our membership and sharing their All-State Band materials the general membership at large. If 10 October/November 2019

FAME F A M Euture labama usic ducators Open to High School Juniors and Seniors Thursday, January 16, 2020 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center Application and $30 registration fee are due postmarked no later than January 9, 2020 Student_____________________________________________________________ Grade ____________________ Nominating Teacher ____________________________________________ NAfME # _________________________ School Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ School Address __________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher Phone ________________________________ Teacher Email ______________________________________ This student participates in (circle all that apply): Band Chorus Orchestra Other ____________________ Publicity Waiver Enclose $30 Registration Fee I give AMEA permission to take photos of FAME attendees and use the Make checks payable to AMEA photos for publicity purposes. By this authorization, I understand and agree that no participant shall receive remuneration and that all rights, title and interest to the photos and use of them belongs to AMEA. _________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature of Student Signature of Parent if Student is under 18 The FAME program includes many important topics for students considering a career as a music educator. AMEA provides a $1000 scholarship opportunity to a FAME participant who plans to major in music education at an Alabama college or university. Visit www.myamea.org for details. Lunch will be provided by AMEA Mail this application, along with the $30 registration fee, to: Susan Smith AMEA Past President 303 Old Cabin Road Troy Alabama 36081 Postmark Deadline: January 9, 2020 ala breve 11

Megan Jones - President, Alabama Vocal Association AVA Updates And Upcoming Events It was great to see many of you at this pieces, including “Alabama;” that all of enjoy learning great music with a great year’s Fall Workshop. We greatly their measures have been numbered; and clinician! appreciate Huntingdon College and Dr. that their adjudicator forms have been Damion Womack for hosting us again this signed by a parent. Also, be certain to AMEA CONFERENCE year. Thank you also to everyone who follow the instruction pages included in The 2019 AMEA Conference will be responded to our membership survey. the music packets to ensure that your January 16-18 at the Renaissance We received wonderfully positive students are learning the correct notes for Montgomery. Our guest clinician will be feedback from those in attendance about your district. Dr. Tim Seelig, Artistic Director and all of the sessions. Please continue to Conductor of the San Francisco Gay send us any feedback or ideas for our We are continuing to evaluate our All- Men’s Chorus. Dr. Seelig, who is said to future workshops. For those who were State audition process in order to make it be known for his enthusiasm and sense unable to attend, please see the AVA easier on our judges while also of humor, is the author of multiple best- website for handouts and presentations. maintaining the integrity, rigor, and low selling books and DVDs on choral cost of our current format. I shared with technique. I am very excited to be CHANGES FOR 2019-2020 the membership at Fall Workshop that we bringing him to Alabama and I hope to Here are the changes that were shared will vote during AMEA to revise our see his sessions completely full with AVA during our Fall Workshop General bylaws in order to broaden who is allowed members! Membership Meeting: to judge our auditions. A motion will be made to change Article VII, Section 7.1 Congratulations to all of the choirs who • All-State Festival student fees to read “The Executive Board will were accepted to perform at the were increased to $35 in determine who serves as All-State conference. We will have performances anticipation of increased costs audition adjudicators. Adjudicators will from middle school, high school, and due to being at the Birmingham- not judge their own students.” The collegiate choirs from across the state. It Jefferson Convention Complex handbook currently states that the is a great honor to be selected to perform this year. Executive Board and Past-Presidents will during this state-wide conference, so serve as adjudicators. We believe we have please be sure to come and support these • The State Choral Performance qualified, capable, and willing retired groups and enjoy the music they are going Assessment adjudication form directors who could serve as adjudicators to share. In addition to these groups, we now includes an auxiliary in the future, if needed. This change will will also have performances by the information form. We hope this allow us to utilize those directors. Alabama Honor Choir and Alabama All- form will be useful to the State Show Choir. adjudicators in providing relevant HONOR CHOIR feedback. The score spreads on The Honor Choir Festival will take place I am looking forward to seeing you all in the adjudication form were also during the AMEA conference. You may January. Until then, if I can be of help in adjusted slightly. The minimum nominate up to two balanced quartets of any way or if you have any suggestions or point total to receive a superior your best sight-readers. The clinician for ideas, please contact me at rating is now 74 points. the festival will be Dr. Deana Joseph from [email protected]. See you at Georgia State University. We hope to see AMEA! • The SCPA sight-reading rubric great participation from across the state was revised to add the dotted due to the new sight-reading format! Meg quarter note to the Advanced There is no screening or preparation MS/Intermediate HS level. required for your students to participate. Register your students, order the music ALL-STATE AUDITIONS packets, and bring them to the festival to All-State auditions are fast approaching. Prior to the auditions, please make sure that your students have all of the required 12 October/November 2019

DeLee Benton - President, cNAfME Alabama An Open Letter to cNAfME Alabama Hello all! new system to promote inclusion and to If you are a cNAfME chapter president create and foster an environment of and have had trouble contacting your This is DeLee Benton, your cNAfME community and learning together. As buddy chapter, or have not received an Alabama president. This has been a very educators we are never truly done email from the cNAfME Alabama State exciting year of new beginnings and learning, we will continue to learn from Board regarding your buddy chapter, growth for our state chapter so far! We our peers, students, and mentors. With please send me an email regarding your are excited to expand our horizons this Collegiate Chapter Buddy System we situation. through the National Collegiate Summit, now have a facet of our organization through our Alabama Collegiate Summit, specifically designed for collegians to Lastly, we encourage you all to ensure you and through our new Collegiate Buddy connect with their peers before entering are registered for the AMEA Conference Chapter System. the professional world of music scheduled for January 16-18, 2020! There education. Now is the time to reach out will be several opportunities for Our state AMEA graciously sent two and get to know our colleagues, there is a professional development, networking, collegiate members to the National plethora of available knowledge and an and the opportunity for a free meal at our Collegiate Summit and Hill Day. Several opportunity for networking that we have Collegiate Luncheon! other collegiate students traveled along yet to discover. with these two sponsored students and I hope to see many of you soon at our many of them shared their individual Here are the pairings for our Buddy Collegiate Summit. experiences with our Secretary Isabelle Chapter System: Page. You can read more about their Warm Regards, experiences in the previous issue of the Alabama Auburn AlaBreve. UAB Troy DeLee Benton University of Montevallo Our Collegiate Summit will be held on Montevallo ASU cNAfME Alabama President October 27th, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to Samford Faulkner [email protected] 7:00 p.m. at Samford University. We will JSU Miles College have opportunities for professional development, networking, and a New UNA Teacher panel. Dinner for this event is A&M provided by AMEA and is free to all students in attendance. More information will follow soon, so please be checking your emails! We as the Collegiate NAfME Alabama state board have instituted our Chapter Buddy System this past summer. This new system provides collegiate pre-professional music educators with the tools they need to network with others in their future field. Music Educators often feel ostracized or singled out in their education systems and individual schools, especially in the more rural areas where they may be the only music educator for their school system. We as a Collegiate Board have been working to institute this ala breve 13

Betty Wilson -  President, Elementary/General Division Developing Successful Habits A few years ago, my school adopted the and your social health. Stephen Covey Conference. Visit www.myamea.org for Seven Habits of Happy Kids as part of the details each of these in his book for adults, more conference details. We would love to counseling program. Every teacher in the The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, but see you at both of these events. school received a copy of the book by Sean let’s focus on mental health and social Covey and was encouraged to incorporate health. What do you do to expand your Thank you again, for your hard work, the principles into the classroom. The seven mind? Do you like to read books and dedication and continued support of the habits are: 1. Be Proactive, 2. Begin with the articles about teaching? Do you like Elementary/General Division of the AMEA End in Mind, 3. Put first Things First, 4. participating in a hands-on training? Do you and the children of Alabama. Think Win-Win, 5. Seek First to Understand, like to hang out with your music colleagues Then to be Understood, 6. Synergize, 7. and enjoy enriching conversations about See you in October, Sharpen the Saw. Students and teachers work and life over a good meal? Your Betty R Wilson, President were trained on using these strategies in the elementary AMEA is offering a great Elementary/General Division classroom. We put them into action through workshop on October 19 and a yearly in- our house system (based on the Ron Clark service in January for you to sharpen your AMEA Choir Festival:  Academy) and through our Positive saw. Friday, October 18, 2019  Behavior Intervention Strategies plan Eastmont Baptist Church, Montgomery (P.B.I.S.). Students started taking ownership The fall workshop on October 19th will be Contact Melissa McIntyre, Festival Director of their behavior and managing their time held at Eastmont Baptist Church in [email protected] and tasks in a more efficient way than ever. Montgomery and will feature two fabulous Behavior referrals dropped as teachers clinicians, Dr. Madeline Bridges from Fall AMEA Workshop:  practiced the win-win techniques in the Belmont University and Dr. Becky Halliday Saturday, October 19, 2019 classroom, showing students how being from The University of Montevallo. Dr. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm  disruptive was a lose-lose for everyone Bridges will present the morning session Clinicians:  Dr. Madeline Bridges and Dr. involved. Of course, for many of us, these which is entitled “Developing Core Singing Becky Halliday techniques started to bleed over into our Skills through Multiple Modalities.” Dr. Location: Eastmont Baptist Church, personal lives as well. Halliday will present the afternoon session Montgomery on arts integration “Weaving a Tapestry: Contact: [email protected] In our last Ala Breve, I talked about dreaming Collaborative Teaching Through Arts big and setting goals. This would be a part Integration.” In between, we are offering a AMEA In-Service Conference of habits two and three. In this issue, I want catered “meat and 3” lunch that you can Jan 16-18, 2020 to mention Sharpening the Saw, which is purchase when you register. This will allow Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa habit seven. To sharpen the saw, you set you the time to sharpen your saw as you Featured Clinician:  Jim Solomon aside time for yourself and you do the things socialize with your fellow music educators. Details will be available soon at that bring you the greatest enjoyment. Take Please take the time today to renew your www.myamea.org time to enhance your physical health, your NaFME membership and register for the cognitive or mental health, your spirituality AMEA Professional development 14 October/November 2019

General Music Reviews Meaningful Movement A Music Teacher’s Guide to Dalcroze Eurhythmics by: Marla Butke and David Frego A review by Deanna Bell, Music Teacher at Vestavia Hills Elementary East. I found it! I have finally found THE book that doesn’t make me scared to teach a Dalcroze lesson. “Meaningful Movement” is an easy to follow resource guide for any general music classroom. It contains: • 206 lessons divided into 4 phases -- introduction, beginning, intermediate, and advanced • 79 pieces of music literature categorized by genre • Video link access to view 42 lessons presented by children and adults • Sample lesson plans • Assessment rubrics The study of eurhythmics is important to early music education because it teaches concentration, self-control, memory, and social integration. Additionally it teaches the perception of time, space, and energy. The activities and music concepts taught in the lessons include rhythm, expression, melody, harmony, texture, tone color and form. With permission from Music is Elementary, here is a sample lesson from the book: ala breve 15

Terry Ownby- President, Alabama Bandmasters Association Take Something Back Home As the school year has begun with 14 selection committee had some new ABAfest site before those hour days, beginners with their new outstanding groups from which to deadlines hit. Any information about instruments, Friday night football choose, from all around the state and how we will register will come from games and preparing for all the events all different sizes and types of band either me or Doug Farris and will be of the year, don’t forget to register for programs. It is exciting to see the sent to you through email. Again, its the AMEA Conference in quality of the programs in our state imperative that we have your most up Montgomery, January 16-18, 2020. continuing to improve. The groups to date information and email to make The conference is a great way to that were selected to perform include: this happen. network with other professionals, Troy Wind Symphony, Wicksburg attend some outstanding clinics and High School Band, Albertville Middle The legislation that was published in concerts and re-energize yourself as School Advanced Band, Pizitiz Middle the last Ala Breve will be voted on at you begin the second semester of School Band, Mortimer Jordan High the AMEA conference. Please make school. We have planned clinics that School Band, James Clemens High sure that you have read the proposals cover a wide range of topics that we School Percussion Ensemble, and are ready to discuss them. Do not hope will inspire you to “take Tuscaloosa County High School Wind hesitate to contact me or any board something back home” to your Ensemble, and the Grissom High member if you have any questions program. School Symphonic Band 1. Make your about these. We will get a link to these plans now to be in attendance for put on the myamea.org site soon also There were twenty-six applications these concerts!! so that you will have access to those submitted to be considered to there. perform for the conference. The We are currently working with Carl Hancock to develop a new version of Finally, I encourage you this Fall to be An educational festival ABAfest. After talking with him, we passionate in your teaching, to be for elementary, middle, feel that the new site will be an purposeful in your relationships with & high school students in improvement over the old one and will those around you and to take pride in band, choir, & orchestra be able to offer more to the your profession. We have the awesome membership. The current ABA task and privilege of being able come 2020 dates: directory and cumulative list are both to work every day and to teach music April 3 available on the myamea.org site. to a generation of kids who will be the April 17 Please take a moment and check the leaders of tomorrow, so let’s make April 24 information on the directory and sure they see our passion for what we make sure that it is correct. If any do and let’s help them to find their 2021 dates: corrections are needed, please send passion along the way. April 9 those to your district chairman so that April 16 we can get as complete a directory as Terry April 23 possible. www.SMMFestival.com We are currently working on a plan to be able to register for All State and or call:1-855-766-3008 MPA if we aren’t ready to launch the 16 October/November 2019





Choral Music Reviews by William Powell An Irish Blessing – SATB voices a cappella the tempo (as one would do with a Chopin piece), but commit to the steadiness of the tempo and the natural weight of the meter. Anonymous, music by Yani Araujo Verse 1 of the solo part can be sung by an individual or a small Excelcia Music Publishing group. When using a soloist, it is helpful if the singer is one who sings with a passionate and convincing delivery, even if the SATB1905 individual is not skilled in singing Gospel music. This is an exquisite setting of a familiar and well-loved text by Ken Berg and Michael Berg captivate the listener with such a strong, young composer Yani Araujo (a 2018 graduate of Rollins College meaningful text. Their words ignite the listener toward action and in Orlando). Various other settings of “An Irish Blessing” have not just feelings or platitudes (“So, I will see the need of my served as a “soft” closer to a concert program. Araujo’s neighbor, I will speak the truth in love…; For the weak and the composition is a most refreshing option to add to one’s list of poor, I will stand up! I will protect, I will provide…with the help of concert closers. There are numerous musical benefits for any choir God, I will walk this way…). While it is categorically sacred, it is that sings Araujo’s setting of “An Irish Blessing.” First, the rhythms arguably suitable in most any other setting. This commissioned are straightforward and the vocal ranges are accessible for SATB composition, part of the Darren Dailey Choral Series, serves as an groups of mostly all levels, especially high school and beyond. excellent concert closer. Secondly, the song is set in a quasi jazz-ballad style, and yet, I believe it can easily fit into a concert choir, show choir, a cappella, or vocal You Are the Music – SAB or SATB and piano jazz concert program. For choirs (and directors) that struggle with tempo rubato, I found the third benefit to be the natural use of Victor C. Johnson; words by Amy Lowell rhythm to the syllabic stresses of the text. The built-in rests, fermatas, breath marks, and sustained pitches make it nearly Choristers Guild impossible to convey a strict tempo to the listener. Finally, my initial use of the word “exquisite” is in reference to the harmonies and SATB CGE359; SAB CGE360 voice leading. Araujo’s skillful use of suspension and chord clusters are neither gratuitous nor overused, in my opinion. Each vocal line Edited by Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Victor Johnson provides choral is logical and easy to follow, which makes this setting accessible to ensembles with his signature lyrical melody and a beautifully even the developing choral ensemble. Choirs of all skill levels will flowing piano accompaniment. It is the intent of Lightfoot’s choral find their own challenges with this setting of “An Irish Blessing.” editions to be useful for classroom, concert, and festival settings, For the more advanced ensembles, the challenges will be with and this Johnson composition certainly fulfills those expectations. regard to executing the nuances. For the developing ensembles, the The piano part is accessible to the moderate or advanced player. challenges will probably include tuning, blending, balancing, musical The choral parts are interesting and enjoyable to sing. Because of independence, among others. the logical and singable nature of Johnson’s writing, the developing choir can probably learn the notes of this song within one or two rehearsal sessions. I Will Walk This Way – Solo voice, chorus, and piano (available Beyond the musical elements, this is a very thought-provoking text in two-part treble chorus, three-part male chorus, and SATB for all who make music. While students often take an external chorus) approach to music making, Lowell’s poem reminds us that, as music-makers, we are the music. It comes from within us, whether Words by Ken Berg and Michael Berg; music by Ken Berg as composer, conductor, singer, player, etc. Galaxy Music Corporation Catalog No. 1.3559 Ken Berg, a prolific and celebrated choral composer, has crafted William Powell serves as Professor of Music yet another compelling octavo. “I Will Walk This Way” is intended and Director of Choral Activities at Auburn to be performed “with a true Gospel feeling,” a task which University. He conducts the Chamber Choir, primarily lies with the pianist and the soloist. Pianists who are not Men’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and Gospel comfortable with Gospel music should have no fear. Berg leaves Choir. no room for doubt regarding the piano part. The rhythms and harmonies are very clear, and the use of accent is essential to achieve the Gospel feeling. The pianist must be careful not to vary ala breve 19

Mildred Lanier - President, Higher Education Division Reflect, Be Creative, and Engage Have you reflected lately on what drew you to a career in music? of your personal music expression. Have you reflected lately on the depth of creativity that has been born out of your love for music? Have you reflected lately on the As we feed our musical mind at the round table session and poster intellectual exploration of music that has challenged how you engage session, we will also feed our body at the HED luncheon, so please in critical discourse, teaching, and performing of music? If you have make sure to reserve your seat by emailing me. And not to be not reflected lately, the sessions to be presented by the Higher forgotten, we will feed our musical soul with ensemble performances Education Division at the 2020 AMEA Professional Development at the HED recital. These musical gatherings and sessions will Conference will allow you to do just that and more. provide the opportunity for holistic music reflection for spirit, soul, and body. I am excited to come together with all of you, my colleagues, from across the state to reflect, to be creative, and engage in intellectual Now is a good time for each of us to begin to reflect on our personal discourse. The HED is excited to learn from presenters from around “why” about music and make plans to attend the 2020 AMEA the state. We are excited about topics on music curriculum, Conference in Montgomery. If you have questions or want to reserve developing singers, next generation music leaders, self-efficacy, and your seat at the HED luncheon, please don’t hesitate to contact me much, much more. You don’t want to miss any of the sessions that at ([email protected]) will allow you to reflect, refresh, and redirect to go to the next level Campus Connections Colleges and universities are encouraged to submit newsworthy material and announcements for publication in Ala Breve Alabama Intercollegiate Band Dr. Sarah Wee is Assistant Professor of Voice. Dr. Wee received her DMA in Voice Performance and Voice Pedagogy from the Frost The 2019 Alabama Intercollegiate Band performed in January at the School of Music at the University of Miami. Her primary teaching Alabama Music Educators Association Professional Development responsibilities include applied voice and Collegiate Singers. Conference in Birmingham. The Alabama Intercollegiate Band was Annual Events: designed by Alabama college/university band directors to be a col- Southeastern United States Middle School Band Clinic – laborative, educational experience. Dr. John R. Locke, recently re- tired Director of Bands at the University of North Carolina at Dec. 5-7, 2019 - Contact Dr. Mark Walker Greensboro, served as the conductor. Southeastern United States HS Honor Band Clinic – The John M. Long School of Music – Troy University Jan. 30- Feb. 1, 2020 - Contact Dr. Carla Gallahan New School of Music Faculty Guitar Festival – Feb. 7, 2020 - Contact Dr. Robert Gibson (More complete biographical information may be found at troy.edu/music) Vocal Jazz and More Workshop – Dr. Thaddaeus Bourne is Lecturer of Voice. Dr. Bourne received Feb. 26-27, 2020 - Contact Dr. Diane Orlofsky his DMA in Music Performance from the University of Connecticut and a Performance Diploma from Indiana University. His primary Clarinet Day – Mar. 28, 2020 - Contact Dr. Tim Phillips teaching responsibilities are in the applied voice area. Dr. Jillian Camwell is Assistant Professor of Oboe. Dr. Camwell M.I.C. Check – Apr. 2-3, 2020 - Contact Professor Robert W. Smith received her DMA in oboe performance from the University of Oregon. Her primary teaching responsibilities include applied oboe Troy Jazz Festival – April 4, 2020 - Contact Dr. Dave Camwell and class piano. Robert Clayson is Lecturer of Percussion. Professor Clayson re- Additional information about the John M. Long School of Music ceived his Master of Percussion Performance Degree from Indiana may be found at troy.edu/music. We invite you to visit us online or University. His primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of in person soon. percussion and marching band. 20 October/November 2019

CALL FOR RESEARCH POSTER PARTICIPATION Conference Dates: January 16-18, 2020 of the research project (up to 1000 words) as a Word or PDF document through our online submission website: http://amea- Location: Montgomery, Alabama research.org. The Alabama Music Educators Association, Higher Education Please ensure your file name is also anonymized and that the name of Division invites research poster submissions from all levels of music your file is 30 characters or less.. scholars and practitioners. Submissions may include completed and in-progress research studies involving any aspect of music (education, Deadline Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on therapy, history, psychology, performance, music in higher education, Monday, November 4, 2019 for full consideration. alternative music, etc.). Research based on issues facing music educators, musicians, and music students in the Southeastern United Process for Review & Notification All submissions will be peer States are especially welcome, though this is not a requirement. reviewed and authors will be notified of acceptance by email during the week beginning Monday, December 2, 2019. If accepted, authors All submissions should meet the Code of Ethics found in the Journal must register and attend the AMEA conference to present the poster. of Research in Music Education. In addition, research presented at In the case of multiple-author works, at least one author must register other conferences will be considered. However, previously published and attend the AMEA Conference to present the poster. work will not be accepted. Poster Dimensions SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL: http://amea-research.org Posters should be professional in appearance and have poster Conference Days and Location dimensions of dimensions no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches. Presenters are expected to bring 10 copies of their research abstract January 16-18, 2020 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa, to the session. Montgomery, Alabama. See https://www.myamea.org/ for more information. The poster session is traditionally on Friday afternoon. More Information Proposal Submission Contact Dr. Jane Kuehne at Auburn University by phone at (334) 844- 6852 or by email at [email protected]. Interested researchers should submit an anonymized detailed abstract AMEA Presidents - Past to Present 1946 Yale H. Ellis 1972 Frances P. Moss 1996 Johnnie Vinson 1948 Walter A. Mason 1974 George Hammett 1998 Michael Meeks 1950 Vernon Skoog 1975 Frances P. Moss 2000 John McAphee, Jr. 1952 John J. Hoover 1976 S. J. Allen 2002 Tony Pike 1954 Lamar Triplett 1978 W. Frank McArthur 2004 Becky Rodgers 1956 Carleton K. Butler 1980 Paul Hall 2006 John Baker 1958 Mort Glosser 1982 Lacey Powell, Jr. 2008 Pat Stegall 1960 Wilbur Hinton 1984 Johnny Jacobs 2010 Steve McLendon 1962 Lacey Powell, Jr. 1986 Merilyn Jones 2012 Sara Womack 1964 G. Truman Welch 1988 Ronald D. Hooten 2014 Carl Hancock 1966 Jerry Countryman 1990 Ken Williams 2016 Susan Smith 1968 Floyd C. McClure 1992 Dianne Johnson 2018 Greg Gumina 1970 Jerry Bobo 1994 James K. Simpson ala breve 21

Over the last few years, many actually moves slower. If you pour Build directly down the center of the musicians have begun to publish their opening, the liquid flows effortlessly Bet “warm-up routine” or “daily drills.” into the new container. By using a Some of these books are targeted breathing tube that is larger than the Bre towards an entire band program, some trachea, it will not allow the student to are geared towards the individual. fill up completely because the air engage any muscles, which is the Often, we get caught up in the column needs to “merge” before going definition of relaxed. If we tell our execution of their breathing exercises, into the lungs, but by using the smaller students “I shouldn’t hear your air,” while spouting out phrases like “breathe tube the air will flow with less friction. then they will move air slow enough to deeper,” “don’t get tense,” and “stay Another additional benefit to using the not make a sound. Both of these relaxed.” All of these phrases are smaller PVC is that the students do not examples tend to directly contradict correct, but are often used as a catch-all have to create additional space between why we are doing breathing exercises: to and become part of the “daily routine” their lips to achieve the desired results. get as much air in, as quickly as for us as teachers. My aim with this Remember, if we train them to have possible. I try to make sure my article is to provide some specific their teeth 1 inch apart to inhale (3/4 vocabulary during lessons mimics what information and phrases that can be inch PVC) then they are more than I actually do while playing. I try to use applied to a variety of instructional likely going to try to maintain that space words/phrases such as “directional,” books and also remind the students of when they do breathe. This means there “engagement,” and “active air stream.” specific actions that they should be is also more “travel” between their I have found that this allows the focusing on when performing the breath and their embouchure for students to focus on where the muscles exercise. playing the instrument. Ideally, we want DO need to be working, and then they the least amount of travel away from can focus on if there is any excess One of the first topics that I tend to the playing embouchure as possible, engagement in other areas. This allows address with students, whether at North while still allowing for a full breath. the students to learn their personal Alabama or clinics, is how much you habits and then they can individually actually have to open your mouth to get The next step in using these breathing and specifically target those areas a good breath. The trachea (or tubes is to relate them to something the during the breathing exercises. windpipe) is typically .6 to .8 of an inch students already know how to use: a wide with an average person. This straw. Our students have been using knowledge become important when straws way longer than they have been selecting devices/exercises for our playing their instrument. I can young musicians. A common tool in guarantee that very few students will many schools and studios (both use a straw with as much tension and academic and private) is a breathing extra motion as you see them when tube, a piece of PVC about 2-3 inches they do breathing exercises. I prefer to in length. I typically see students that use smoothie straws, because they are come in with 3/4 inch PVC. I prefer to larger than your typical straw that you use PVC that is half inch in width. would get from a fast food restaurant. Below is a chart comparing those two It is possible to grab a box of 40-50 of sizes. these smoothie straw for a dollar at 1/2 inch PVC .622 inch inside diameter .840 inch outside diameter 3/4 inch PVC .825 inch inside diameter 1.050 inch outside diameter As you can see, the opening of the 1/2 your local store. I typically cut them up inch PVC is slightly larger than the to get 3-4 smaller straws out of each smallest trachea size, which the 3/4 longer straw. inch PVC is slightly above the largest trachea size. So what does this mean? Before we get into some of the Think of a funnel, either one from your exercises, I want to throw out the idea kitchen or used to fill up your oil/gas in that students will, for the most part, the lawn mower. If you pour too much tend to do exactly what we tell them to in the top of the funnel, it backs up and do. If we tell our students to “be more relaxed,” they will most likely try to not 22 October/November 2019

ding A the straw. Make sure that the same either Part 1 or Part 2. process is still happening as it did with Inhale through the straw/PVC for four tter the previous step of the exercise. The counts. After a few repetitions, remove only difference is that the expansion in the straw/PVC mid-inhalation but eath the lower abdominals (from the maintain the same form and muscle sternum to the belt-buckle area) is faster structure as you had with the straw. Thomas Lukowicz and begins to expand 3-dimensionally Repeat this portion a few times to get around to the sides and lower back. As the sensation of maintaining the facial The Breathing Exercise: the student increases the air movement structure. On the exhale, keep the face Part 1: Straw there will be some resistance to fight engaged and focus attention on blowing Part 2: PVC through with the straw, this will help air back through the straw, as if you Part 3: Lips strengthen the inhalation muscles IF were trying to move the air back-and- proper form is followed. If the form forth in the straw. Part 1: The Smoothie Straw begins to change, back the process up a Now, start with the lips as close Place the cut smoothie straw between bit and only go as far a proper form will together as possible. Start to inhale as the teeth and use the teeth and lips to allow. though you were going to be playing apply enough pressure to hold the straw and gradually open the lips and jaw as so it is coming out of the mouth at a Part 2: PVC much as possible. You will hear a tense normal angle. This should be Follow the exact same steps as you did suction sound that changes to almost a somewhere close to parallel to the with the straw: placement, slow yawn. Do this a few times. ground or angling down slightly. inhalation, gradually speed up. Again Repeat the above exercise, but stop Slowly breathe in and out, treating the focus on form and treat the PVC opening the lips and jaw when the straw the same way you would a exactly as you did the straw. suction sound goes away. For my drinking straw, just instead of moving a It may be helpful to add a few students, there is typically a pitch liquid, you are moving air. For most alternating repetitions with the straw change that accompanies the position people there is going to be an ever-so- into this step to remind the student of where this occurs. Do this a few times slight engagement of the muscles by the natural actions that the body takes and become comfortable with where where a belt-buckle would be. when using a straw. the lips and jaw stop opening up. Gradually increase the speed and To help add some resistance to the Begin with the lip/jaw position that you volume of the air coming in through inhalation, the student can gradually discovered from the previous step. For block the end of the PVC with their most people, this is closer than what pinky finger. Again, when adding they think. Begin taking easy breaths resistance pay close attention to form with this setting, again with a focus on and that only the correct muscles are form. being used. Typically, I recommend inhaling for 4 counts, allowing the By following this simple progression muscles to get a work-out in during the you will see better results, with more inhalation. During resistance training I natural motion, during the breathing do not worry about the exhalation. segment of your daily routine. Please After resistance training, go back to the feel to reach out if I can help clarify any “normal” PVC, and do a 2-count of the information in this article. inhalation. Normally, students will take a massive breath at this step and reach Dr. Thomas their current capacity before the end of Lukowicz is the the 2 counts. Assistant Professor of Low Brass at the Part 3: Lips Alone University of North Use the following process for both the Alabama and Tuba- smoothie straw and the PVC. This Artist Faculty at the should give the student the sensation of Roger Bobo Festival an inhalation that has direction, speed, of Brass. He has held and does not overly alter the oral cavity the Principal Tuba shape. position of the Canton Symphony Pick either the straw or the PVC and Orchestra since 2007. follow the same setup as the first step in ala breve 23

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2020 AMEA Performing Groups Alabama Special Needs All Star Drum Ensemble Students repreenting Homewood Middle School, Helena Middle School, Leeds Middle School, Eufaula Admiral Moorer Middle School, Smiths Station, Spain Park High School, and Mountain Brook Junior High School. Albertville Middle School Advanced Band Albertville Middle School is located in Albertville, Alabama and is part of the Albertville City School System. The city of Albertville continues to be recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation (2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019). The Albertville “Aggie Band” Program has a rich tradition of excellence that begins at AMS. The “Aggie Band” has on multiple occasions represented the state of Alabama on national stages such as the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade, Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the National Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C. Albertville Middle School has a total population of 850 students in grades seven and eight. The Albertville Middle School Beginning Band starts in 7th Grade and serves 150 students. The Albertville Middle School Advanced Band is comprised of 120 8th grade students. The Albertville Middle School Band has received nothing less than superior ratings at the Alabama Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment since 2002. The AMS Band Program also provides students the opportunity to participate in Jazz Band, Flute Choir, and Percussion Ensemble. The program consistently has numerous students selected for the Alabama All- State Band, Alabama District II Honor Band, and other collegiate level honor band events. The Albertville Middle School Advanced Band is under the direction of Mr. Nathan Haskew and Mrs. Missy Lindley. The ensemble is assisted by Albertville High School Band Directors, Mr. Chris Lindley and Dr. Taylor Cash. Auburn University Chamber Choir The Chamber Choir is the premier choral ensemble at Auburn University. Under the direction of Dr. William C. Powell, the group was formed in 2008. The choir has maintained an active performance schedule, having sung abroad in Ireland and Italy, and in national landmarks such as Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and Washington National Cathedral. They have also sung for AMEA and ACDA southern division conventions. The Auburn University choral program consists of seven different choirs: Chamber Choir, Conductors’ Chorus, Concert Choir, Gospel Choir, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and University Singers (show choir). Throughout its history, members of the Auburn University Choirs have performed in various parts of the United States, Europe, and Russia. They have produced recordings, and have appeared on national television, radio, and other mass media. Collectively, the AU Choirs perform approximately fifty concerts each year, reaching thousands of audience members. 28 October/November 2019

2020 AMEA Performing Groups Grissom High School Symphonic Band I Over the years, the Grissom Band program has consistently produced excellent musicians who are in demand by colleges and universities throughout the Southeast and many parts of the country. The Symphonic Band I contains students from grades 9-12 selected by audition and meet every other day for 90 minutes. They perform at four school concerts each year and participate in the Alabama Band Masters Association’s Music Performance Assessment. Usually each spring the band will participate in a Concert Band Festival for adjudication. Since the school’s inception in 1969, the Symphonic Band 1 has never received less than a superior rating in any adjudication. They have been invited to perform at several music educators' and conductors' conferences over the years including the prestigious MidWest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL. It is truly an honor to have been selected to perform for the 2020 AMEA Conference and we hope you enjoy our performance! The Huntingdon College Concert Choir is the premier choral ensemble at Huntingdon College. This mixed ensemble performs diverse literature from all genres, and is currently under the direction of Dr. Damion Womack, Director of Choral Activities. The Concert Choir performs regularly on campus for convocations, concerts, and The Huntingdon College Annual Christmas Lessons and Carols Service. In addition, the ensemble tours annually in the Southeast. During the 2019-2020 academic year, the Concert Choir boast invited performances to The Alabama Music Educators State Convention in January of 2020, and Spivey Hall at Clayton State as part of the Young People’s Concert in March 2020. The Concert Choir is open to all undergraduate students. Although no audition is required, students are expected to have choral music experience. In Harmony, the choir at Hillcrest Elementary was formed in 2012. It consists of fifth and sixth graders who meet once a week after school. The choir performs regularly around the city at PTO meetings, the nursing home and various local arts festivals. They have also performed in Montgomery, Orlando, and Washington DC. The choir maintains a yearly membership of 80-100 students and enjoys performing more traditional choral literature as well as musical pop charts. In the spring of 2013, the James Clemens High School Percussion Ensemble began as an integral part of the JCHS Band program. All percussion students are featured while performing a variety of percussion ensemble literature ranging from classical transcriptions, movie score adaptations, jazz fusion, and contemporary percussion styles. Students are challenged through opportunities to develop skills in all areas of percussion, and performance responsibilities range from small chamber groups of 3 to 4 players, to large ensemble settings featuring upwards of 20 musicians. The JCHS Percussion Ensemble has performed and received critique from professional music educators including Mr. Thom Hannum (University of North Alabama, DCI Hall of Fame), Dr. Iain Moyer (Widener University, Boston Crusaders Front Ensemble Caption Head), Dr. Tracy Wiggins (University of North Alabama), Dr. Douglas Rosener (Auburn University), Mr. Neal Flum (University of North Alabama), and others. Without exception, the Percussion Ensemble is consistently praised for the level of musicianship displayed and its dedication to performing a variety of musical styles, while challenging all players to develop performance and listening skills essential to high quality musical education. The ensemble strives to be an example of percussion education and performance, and enjoys the wide range of opportunities a concert percussion ensemble provides for its members. ala breve 29

2020 AMEA Performing Groups In the past two years the McAdory Chorale has grown in quantity & accomplishments, officially formed in the fall of 2017 under the direction of Nichole Hill. They began as a small choir that met once a day with a wonderful choral director, Dr. Ben Cook that was only allowed to be at the high school for a small part of the day. Even then they were making overall superior ratings and in 2016 made Superior with Distinction at the AVA State Choral Per- formance Assessment. Since then they have made straight superiors every year at AVA State Choral Performance As- sessment. With this success we have been allowed the op- portunity to start two a cappella choirs, Take 16 (classical) and McAppella (POP). Take 16 was our first group to ever go to AVA Solo/ Ensemble and made superior ratings. The McAdory High School Chorale now consists of auditioned 9-12th graders who have had either band or choir for at least one year. This choir is made up of athletes, scholars, instrumentalist, color guard, dancers, and many different ethnic groups. They have consistently represented McAdory High School at Alabama All State Choir and All State Show Choir. This year we were blessed to have one of our choir members as the District OCS. Mortimer Jordan High School Symphonic Band Mortimer Jordan High School is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. The ninety members of the Concert Band come from grades nine through twelve. Under the direction of Craig Cagle, the bands at Mortimer Jordan have had a history of success in central Alabama and throughout the Southeast. The Symphonic Band was created in 2017 to accommodate the growth of the program’s size. Mortimer Jordan’s concert bands have enjoyed Superiors at Music Performance Assessment, as well as superior performances at a variety of national festivals such as Music in the Parks. In 2007, the band was awarded Grand Champion at Festival Disney. The “Blue Machine” is the marching band at Mortimer Jordan. They perform at Blue Devil football games, local parades, community events, and regional marching festivals. The “Blue Machine” has received consistent Superiors at contests and strives to balance competitive halftime shows with entertaining stands tunes. Band students at Mortimer Jordan also participate in Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and various other small ensembles. They can be heard performing at university and state honor bands. The Pizitz Middle School Girl’s Choir was founded in 1999. Its founding purpose was to offer a more challenging musical atmosphere for girls at Pizitz who wanted more opportunities to learn and perform choral music. This 75-member choir consists of both seventh and eighth grade girls who are selected through an audition process based on vocal skills, sight-reading, ear training, and musicianship. Rehearsals are 52 minutes in length and are held during the school day. Over the tenure of the group’s existence, the Girls’ Choir has given concerts for several Alabama Senators, Congressman and Governors, in St. John’s Cathedral and St. Paul’s Cathedral in New York City, and The National Cathedral and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D. C. In addition, the choir has performed in the Vestavia Hills Baptist Church Christmas Cantatas, festivals in Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and Atlanta and for various events in our community. We have been invited to perform for the Alabama Vocal Association’s Workshops and the Alabama Music Educators Association Winter In-Service Conference in 2001 and 2005. The Pizitz Girls’ Choir has performed at the Southern Regional ACDA conference in 2006 in Charleston, West Virginia and in 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. 30 October/November 2019

2020 AMEA Performing Groups The Louis Pizitz Middle School band program serves 240 students in grades six through eight. Sixth grade students are placed in the beginning band program where they receive group and individualized instruction. In the seventh and eighth grades, students are placed into one of two ability-based performing bands. The top ensemble, Symphonic Band, is under the direction of Kim Bain and the Concert Band is under the direction of assistant director, Leah Seng. In addition to Beginning, Concert and Symphonic Bands, the Pizitz Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble made up of seventh and eighth grade students. The Pizitz band program has received many awards as well as earned consistent superior ratings at the yearly Alabama Bandmaster’s Music Performance Assessment festivals. In 2014, the Pizitz Band received the National Band Association Blue Ribbon National Middle School Award of Excellence. Also in 2014, the Symphonic Band performed at the NBA/CBDNA Southern Division Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. The Pizitz Symphonic Band was one of four bands from across the nation invited to perform at the 2013 Music for All National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. In that same year, the Pizitz Band was awarded the John Philip Sousa Sudler Silver Cup. In 2012, the Symphonic Band competed at OrlandoFest in Florida, where they received the Grand Champion Award. In 2011, the Symphonic Band performed for the Alabama Music Educator’s Conference, and both Symphonic and Jazz Band received the Gold Award at Festival Disney that year. In 2010, the Symphonic Band received the Adjudicator’s Award at The Heritage Music Festival in St. Louis, Missouri. Additionally, the Symphonic Band has performed as a guest ensemble for honor band festivals at all the major universities in the state of Alabama. The Troy University Symphony Band, conducted by Dr. Mark J. Walker, is comprised of the top wind and percussion students in the John M. Long School of Music. The Symphony Band is dedicated to the performance of the finest of wind literature and to the promotion of new music for winds and percussion. This premier group completed its first international tour, performing for enthusiastic audiences in Vancouver and at the Con Brio Music Festival in Whistler, Canada, in 2011. Since 2001, the Symphony Band has performed under the baton of every living member and inductee of the National Band Association’s Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors. Over the years, the band has performed at the national conventions of the American Bandmaster’s Association, the College Band Directors National Association, the Music Educators National Conference, the Women Band Directors International Association, the Alabama Bandmasters Association, and most recently the Alabama Music Educator’s Association Convention. On March 5, 2014, the Symphony Band gave the opening concert of the 80th American Bandmaster’s Association Convention in the Montgomery Performing Arts Center. In April 2017, the Symphony Band performed for the Alabama Bandmaster’s Association All State Festival, and in February 2018, the band performed at the Southern Division Conference of CBDNA in Tampa, Florida. The Symphony Band tours throughout Alabama and the Southeast each spring semester and its regular performance series includes the Troy- Montgomery campus, as well as the sites in conjunction with the Troy campuses in Dothan and Phenix City. The Troy University Symphony Band is open to all university students by audition at the beginning of each semester, regardless of major. The Tuscaloosa County High School Wind Ensemble is in its eighth year of existence as exponential growth within the Band program has allowed for the creation of multiple performing concert ensembles. Membership in the ensemble is based on a yearly audition. Approximately fifty-percent of the ensemble studies privately in some capacity. Founded in 1926, The Tuscaloosa County High School Band program is one of the oldest high school bands in Alabama in continuous existence. The strong support from the alumni, community, parents, and administration ensure that the future of the County High Band is bright for generations to come. Tuscaloosa County High School Marching Band has appeared in parade performances in New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington D.C., and London. Other performing groups at Tuscaloosa County High School include the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Studio Jazz Band, and the Velvet Blue Jazz Orchestra. For more information on our ensembles, please visit us on the web at Countyhigh.com ala breve 31

2020 AMEA Performing Groups The UAB Concert Choir is the select choral ensemble at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The choir maintains a rigorous performance schedule, and has performed invitational concerts for the 2018 Gotham Sings Performance Series in Carnegie Hall, and the 2017 Cante Rode and London Sangerstevne Choral Festivals in The Netherlands and England.; at the 2016 and 2012 Alabama State Music Educators Association In-Service Conferences; and competed in the 2014 Interkultur 8th World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia, winning a gold and two silver medals in three categories (Youth Mixed, Musica sacra with accompaniment, and Spiritual). The choir’s first CD project, “Unceasing Love,” is available at digital outlets including iTunes and Amazon, and via the department’s online store. Additional activities include world premiere performances by prominent choral composers including works by Glenn McClure, Michael Trotta, Richard Burchard, K. Lee Scott, and Stacey V. Gibbs. The choir has built a strong reputation of choral excellence, and has performed at past conferences of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and in international choral competitions, including the Fleischman International Trophy Competition in Cork, Ireland and the 34th annual Florilege Vocal de Tours in Tours, France. Most recently, the choir was invited to perform at the 2020 ACDA Southern Region Conference in Mobile, AL. Annual tours have included invitational concerts throughout the United States and Europe, regular performances of masterworks with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, including performances of Verdi’s Requiem, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Faure’s Requiem, Orff ’s Carmina Burana, and Mozart’s Requiem. The choir is selected by audition, and is comprised of students from across the university, including music majors and non-music majors. The UAH Chamber Choir is a mixed voice, highly selective ensemble. This ensemble also performs with the Huntsville Symphony and Community Chorus. The UAH Chamber Choir performs multiple concerts each semester and for special events related to the University. This ensemble is open to upper classmen (music majors and non-majors alike) who are outstanding sight-readers and vocalists. The Chamber Choir focuses on outreach to the secondary schools in the region by performing, serving, and collaborating whenever possible. The UNA Low Brass Ensemble is conducted by Dr. Thomas Lukowicz, Assistant Professor of Low Brass at the University of North Alabama.This past May, the ensemble was accepted to perform at the 2019 International Tuba Euphonium Conference, with the distinction of being selected out of more than 540 applicants. Over the past academic year, the UNA Low Brass Ensemble also participated in a lobby performance at AMEA, and performed at several schools and in the community. Wicksburg High School Symphonic Band Nestled amongst cotton and peanut fields, Wicksburg enjoys an almost picturesque setting in rural, southeast Alabama. As part of the Houston County Alabama School System, Wicksburg High School is a small K-12 school and home to The Wicksburg High School Symphonic Band. The band is a non-auditioned instrumental ensemble comprised of students in grades 8-12. The Wicksburg Symphonic Band has traditionally been regarded, and adjudicated, as one of the premier small, rural ensembles in the state. Members of the ensemble have enjoyed placements within regional honor bands, Alabama All State Bands, and continue their instrumental studies at universities throughout the South. The band was invited as the feature high school ensemble for the 2019 Troy University “Legacy” Concert. Strong parental and community support are regarded as paramount to the success the ensemble enjoys. 32 October/November 2019



Capitol Tunes Performance Opportunity Perform in the Rotunda of the Alabama State Capitol Building during the 2019 Legislative Session A collaborative project of the Alabama State Department of Education, the Alabama Music Educators Association, and the Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts Information  This performance opportunity is for public schools only.  Performances will be in the Alabama State Capitol Rotunda. Space is limited. Ensembles should be no larger than 20-25 students.  Recommended performance groups include small brass, woodwind, string, vocal, or guitar groups, such as trios, quartets, quintets, or small choirs.  Each ensemble should plan for a 20 minute performance, with at least one selection related to the state of Alabama.  Electricity or amplification may not be used. Chairs or music stands will not be provided. Groups may bring their own stands and chairs if necessary. A piano will not be provided.  Performances will take place on Thursdays of February and March during the 2020 Legislative Session. Groups will arrive by 11:00 AM at the Gordon Persons Building, warm-up, then proceed one block to the Capitol and perform at 12:00 PM.  Performing schools will be reimbursed for a substitute teacher, bus driver, and mileage.  The deadline to apply is November 1, 2019. Notification of acceptance/rejection will go out November 15, 2019. Name of Ensemble __________________________________________________________________________ Number of Musicians ____________ Type of Ensemble ____________________________________________ Name of School (public schools only) ___________________________________________________________ School Address______________________________ City ____________________State ____Zip ___________ Director/Faculty Member Name _______________________________________________________________ Director/Faculty Member Phone (Cell preferred) __________________________________________________ Director/Faculty Member Email________________________________________________________________ State School Board District or State School Board Member: __________________________ Preferred Performance Dates (check your top 3 choices) _____ February 6 _____ February 13 _____ February 20 _____ February 27 _____ March 5 _____ March 12 _____ March 19 _____ March 26 Mail the completed form to: AMEA, 1600 Manor Dr. NE, Cullman, AL 35055 Email: [email protected] Complete the online form at www.myamea.org Deadline: November 1, 2019 34 October/November 2019

2020 Conference Featured Speakers & Clinicians Keynote Speaker: David C. Satterfield David Satterfield is currently the Director of Asset Development for the Office of Research and Economic Development at West Virginia University and a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Music. Within this current assignment Mr. Satterfield also serves as the Assistant to the Director of the West Virginia Manufacturing Extension Partnership as well as the FSO for the West Virginia University Innovation Corporation. In addition to his administrative duties Mr. Satterfield had occasionally taught courses in the Entrepreneurship Studies Program in the College of Business and Economics and frequently works with individual students on a host of academic and career issues. Prior to joining the Development Office Mr. Satterfield served as the chief of staff and vice president for Institutional Advancement at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. In this capacity he functioned as chief advisor to the University president, David Hardesty, as West Virginia University’s primary government relations executive, coordinated the internal administration strategies of the institution and spearheaded special initiatives. When Governor Bob Wise was elected, in November 2000, Satterfield served as director of the transition team. He continued this service until the inauguration in January 2001, at which time he became the chief of staff to the Governor until May 2001 when he returned to his post at the University. Satterfield has been active in education reform since 1992, when he was appointed by then Governor Gaston Caperton to study post-secondary education in West Virginia as part of the Higher Education Advocacy Team (HEAT). Satterfield is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned two music degrees (BM and MM) from WVU and joined the College of Creative Arts at WVU in 1983. Satterfield and his wife, Beth, a child development specialist, have two children, Keith and Allie. Alabama Honor Choir Clinician: Deanna Joseph Dr. Deanna Joseph is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the Georgia State University School of Music where she conducts the University Singers and leads the master’s program in choral conducting. In 2018, she was the recipient of GSU’s Alumni Distinguished Professorship Award and in 2015, the College of Arts and Sciences’ Outstanding Teacher Award, where she was selected out of a pool of over 800 faculty.   A recent review of her work states, “[t]he choir sings with great musicality, excellent intonation, clear diction, and a healthy and beautiful pallet of tone colors…” (The Choral Scholar). Dr. Joseph holds conducting degrees from the Eastman School of Music, where she was awarded the Walter Hagen Conducting Prize.  She is the founder and, alongside her husband Daniel Bara, co-artistic director of the Atlanta Summer Conducting Institute (ASCI), a weeklong, summer conducting master class that draws conductors from across the country. All-State Show Choir Vocal Clinician: John Burlace is a 2002 graduate of Millikin University, where he earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Music Education and a 2009 graduate of Northern Illinois University, where he earned Masters Degree in Educational Administration. An active arranger, adjudicator, guest conductor, and accompanist having worked with ensembles across the country, Mr. Burlace is currently based outside of Chicago where he resides with his wife Ana and three dogs. Prior to his freelance career, John spent 15 years in public education. Most recently, he served the performing arts department of Carmel High School (IN) from 2014-2017 where he directed “The Ambassadors” and assisted with “The Accents” along with producing/directing the school musical and teaching other vocal music courses. For the 12 years prior to his tenure in Carmel, he was on faculty at both Wheaton Warrenville South High School and Edison Middle School (Wheaton, IL), where he was director of “The Classics”, “Esprit”, and “Electric Youth” show choirs among other performing ensembles. His competitive ensembles were consistently recognized for excellence in vocal production, choreography, instrumental performance, and show design. John also proudly serves on staff for Showchoir Camps of America. All-State Show Choir Choreographer: Ellie Jordan Ellie Jordan is a freelance choreographer based in Chicago, Illinois. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University and holds 35 a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Her technical training is in Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Tap, and Hip-Hop. Ellie was a member and part of the creative team for the Hip-Hop ConneXion-Michigan Dance Company. She has been busy this year as an adjudicator and clinician at various show choir competitions and has enjoyed choreographing for many award winning high school and middle school show choirs across the country. Ellie is a past FAME Aspire award winner. Her choreography has also been featured at Six Flags Great America, as well as in the musicals, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Bring It On, Phantom of the Opera, Godspell, West Side Story and Singin’ In the Rain. Ellie also spends her summers as a choreographer for Showchoir Camps of America. ala breve

2020 All-State Jazz Band Clinicians Jim Ketch - Gold Band James Ketch is currently Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professor Ketch serves as trumpet instructor and Director of Jazz Studies. He is a Summit Record recording artist, (Next Set, 2009; A Distant View, 2012; and Distracted Society, 2015), artist-clinician for the Conn-Selmer Corporation, a faculty member of the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops and the Associate Director for the Savannah Music Festival’s Swing Central program. He has served as Chair of the Department of Music and has been honored by his students and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with four teaching awards including the Tanner, Bowman and Gordon Gray, Chapman Family, and University Students awards. Mr. Ketch is Music Director of the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, President of the 501c3 Jazz Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. and on the Board of Directors of the Durham Jazz Workshop. He has led the annual Carolina Jazz Festival for 40 years. Mr. Ketch’s students hold playing in positions in Symphony Orchestras and military ensembles. They have attended graduate school in the trumpet and jazz programs at the New England Conservatory, Curtis Institute, Indiana University, University of North Texas, Manhattan School of Music, University of Miami-Coral Gables, DePaul University, and University of Maryland-College Park. Students have appeared in Conferences of the International Trumpet Guild as finalists in the Mock Orchestra and Jazz Improvisation Competitions. Tom Luer - Silver Band Tom Luer is a freelance saxophonist who resides in Los Angeles, CA, and is a Rico Reeds Performing Artist. His album \"Project Popular\" was released in 2011 to critical acclaim. Most recently, Tom appeared on Dave Slonaker’s Grammy nominated album “Intrada”. Additional recording credits include Grammy winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling's \"The Brill Building Project\", the Mike Barone Big Band \"Birdland\", Cooper Phillip’s “Walk A Mile”, and Paul Tynan and Aaron Lington’s “Bicoastal Collective”. Recently, NPR used music from Tom's CD in a nationally broadcast promo. Tom recently performed on the NBC broadcast of “Sports Illustrated 50 Years of Beautiful” and on the “X-Factor” on Fox. Previous television appearances include the American Music Awards, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Ellen Degeneres Show. Additional performance credits and tours include the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, Poncho Sanchez, Queen Latifah, Patrizio Buanne, and Engelbert Humperdinck . Tom has a Master’s Degree in Saxophone Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Bachelor’s Degree in Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and additional graduate studies in jazz at the University of North Texas. As a music educator, Tom is currently an adjunct faculty member at Cal Poly Pomona. Previous positions have included the University of North Texas, Texas Christian University, Bethel College, North Lake Community College and Butler County Community College. Sallie Vines White - Bronze Band Sallie Vines White teaches full-time at Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama. Mrs. White has been teaching in the Hoover City School System since 1990. Prior to that time she taught for 5 years in the Bessemer City School System. She teaches the award-winning Hoover High School First Edition Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and AP Music Theory. She is also an associate director with the marching band. The groups she conducts have consistently received Superior ratings at contests including District, State, and Jazz Contests. The First Edition Jazz Band has received national recognition through its selection as a finalist in the Savannah Music Festival Swing Central Contest for the past 4 years. Prior to that they were selected into the North Texas Jazz Festival and also received Superior ratings for 6 years in a row at the Loyola Jazz Festival in New Orleans. Many of her students through the years have been selected into All State Jazz groups. Sallie is an active performer on all the woodwind instruments. In addition to her performing and her full-time teaching position, Mrs. White has also taught Saxophone and/or Jazz Ensemble part time at several local universities including Samford University, Birmingham Southern, UAB, and Montevallo. Currently she is the saxophone instructor at Samford University. Sallie is a former member of IAJE, and a current member of NAfME, ABA, AEA, JEN, AJE and AFM Local 256-733. Mrs. White is a past president for the Alabama Chapter of IAJE. Sallie is married to Noah and has three grown children, and four grandchildren. Art Ruangtip - Middle School Band Art Ruangtip is the Director of Bands at Rowlett High School in Rowlett, Texas. Previously he was the Director of Bands at Creekview High School in Carrollton, Texas for three years where he directed the Marching Band, Wind Symphony and Jazz Band. In addition he served as an Associate Band Director for eight years at Sachse High School and held a similar position at Plano West Senior High School for four years from 2001 - 2004. Marching and Concert Bands under his direction have consistently received First Divisions at UIL. His jazz bands have gained high acclaim in numerous jazz festivals in Texas and has been an active jazz clinician throughout DFW. While at Sachse High School, Art also served as the Region 3 Jazz Chair for four years. Originally from Tennessee, Art is a graduate of Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor of Science in Instrumental Music Education and a Master of Music in Trombone Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi. His marching band experience includes being a member of Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps and on the Brass Staff with the Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. He currently free lances as a professional trombonist throughout the metroplex. 36 October/November 2019

AMEA 2020 Clinicians Lori Ardovino is an Artist/Clinician with Conn-Selmer Company, D’Addario Woodwinds and is a Fulbright Specialist. An active composer, she is currently Professor Music at the University of Montevallo where she teaches clarinet, saxophone and woodwind methods and ensembles. She performs with the LeBaron Trio, the Meàllo Trio and the Cahaba Saxophone Quartet. Dr. Julie Bannerman is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, where she teaches courses in general music education and coordinates the PreK Music Partnership with Tuscaloosa City Schools. She taught general music in diverse early childhood, elementary, and middle school settings, and served in the United States Peace Corps as an education volunteer in Nicaragua (03'-05'). Bannerman holds degrees from Northwestern University (Ph.D.), the University of Washington (M.A.), and Lawrence University (B.M., B.A.). She has presented at state and national conferences including the Mountain Lake Colloquium for Teachers of General Music Methods, the NAfME National Conference, the Symposium on Music Teacher Education, and the Alabama Music Educators Association Conference. Nancy H. Barry is Professor and Program Coordinator of Music Education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Auburn University. She earned the Master's degree and Ph.D. in music education, and certificates in Electronic Music and Computers in Music from Florida State University. Barry has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Arts and Learning, Psychology of Music, Journal of Music Teacher Education, Contributions to Music Education, UPDATE, and Bulletin of Research in Music Education, and is a frequent presenter at national and international professional conferences. Barry is an active member of professional organizations such as NAfME and the College Music Society (CMS). Professional service includes past President of the CMS Southern Chapter, National CMS Secretary from 2016 – 2018, and currently chairing the CMS Committee on Academic Careers. Betty Bates is the former director of the Scottsboro High School Band. She retired in 2005 after spending her entire teaching career of 25 years in Scottsboro. Ms. Bates received her music degrees from Troy University and Jacksonville State University. During her tenure, the Scottsboro Band performed all across the United States including performances in the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Scottsboro Symphonic Band performed at the district and state levels for 25 consecutive years where they consistently earned superior ratings. Ms. Bates is an active clinician and adjudicator. She plays trombone in the Alabama Winds and is a member of Phi Beta Mu. She resides in Guntersville where she enjoys playing ukulele, dulcimer, and pickleball. Deanna Bell is the music teacher at Vestavia Hills Elementary East, conductor of the Birmingham Wind Ensemble, and an adjunct music professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has worked in Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia teaching elementary music, choir, and band in all grade levels from kindergarten to college. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Music Education from The University of Alabama and her Master of Music Education from Samford University. In 2010, Deanna was awarded National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood Music. Deanna received Orff Levels I, II, and III Certification from Samford University and Kodály Levels I, II, and III Certification from The University of Montevallo. She serves on the Alabama Kodály Educators Board, the Executive Board for the Alabama Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, and is a District 3 Chair for the Alabama Music Educators Association. Deanna is the 2016-2017 Elementary Teacher of the Year for Vestavia Hills City Schools, a 2019 SemiFinalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award, and the 2020 Lacey Powell Outstanding Music Educator. Jon Bubbett retired from Thompson High School in Alabaster, AL after 38 years of service as a high school and middle school band director. He attended Troy State University, graduating with a BMEd. in 1981 and received the MMEd. from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, IL in 1989. Mr. Bubbett has served as guest clinician / adjudicator in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi as well as having served as clinician / panelist participant for the Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference and the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. He also conducts the Celebration Winds Community band in Birmingham. Frank Buck is a speaker, writer, and productivity coach. Global Gurus Top 30 ranked him #1 in the “Time Management” 37 category for 2019. Dr. Buck helps busy professionals achieve their goals through organization and time management. He started his career as a junior high band director and served as a principal and central office administrator. Currently, Dr. Buck serves as Historian for AMEA. ala breve

AMEA 2020 Clinicians Laura Butler has been teaching music in Mountain Brook for 14 years. She also taught high school choral music and drama in Memphis, Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Mississippi College and attained Orff-Schulwerk Level I and II certifications at Samford University. In 2007, she achieved National Board Certification for Early and Middle Childhood Music, and she renewed her certification in 2017. She was selected as Crestline's 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year. Her love of teaching music and using technology led her to start a music education blog with ideas for elementary music teachers. Dr. Taylor Cash is the Associate Director of Bands at Albertville High School in Albertville, Alabama. At Albertville, Taylor teaches nearly 80 percussion students grades 7-12 in addition to directing 3 percussion ensembles, conducting the Symphonic Band, conducting the Concert Band, and Assisting with the award winning “Aggie” Marching Band. Under Taylor’s direction, the High School Percussion Ensemble has grown from 8 members to 35 and was chosen to perform at the 2014 Alabama Music Educator’s Conference. As Conductor of the Symphonic Band and Concert Band, his bands have received consistent ratings of Superior and Superior with Distinction. In 2014, Taylor was awarded the National Band Association Citation of Excellence and in 2016, he was awarded the Edward H. Cleino Outstanding Young Music Educator Award. Taylor has also served on the Executive Board for the Alabama Bandmasters Association as Chairman of District II. Taylor received his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Wind Conducting from the University of Alabama, his BA in Music Education from Jacksonville State University, and a MM from Boston University in Music Education. He lives in Albertville with his wife, Ansley, their son, Fischer, and dog, Laney. Randall Coleman is currently the Associate Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at The University of Alabama, where he serves as the conductor of the Alabama Symphonic Band, the Associate Conductor of the Alabama Wind Ensemble, and the Associate Director of the Million Dollar Band. He also teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting and wind band literature classes. In addition, Professor Coleman is the Coordinator of the Crimson Music Camps and the Alabama Honor Band Festivals. Additionally, Professor Coleman serves as Conductor and Artistic Director of the Alabama Winds, an all-adult community wind band based in Birmingham, Alabama. Prior to his appointment to the faculty at the University of Alabama in 2007, Mr. Coleman enjoyed a successful 25-year career as a high school band director and supervisor in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. Professor Coleman is an elected member in the prestigious American Bandmasters Association and is currently serving the National Band Association as 2nd Vice-President and the College Band Directors’ National Association as the Alabama State Chair. Professor Coleman also holds membership in the National Association for Music Education, Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters’ Fraternity, the Alabama Music Educators’ Association and the Alabama Bandmasters’ Association. Veronica Crawford is the band director and elementary music specialist at The Alberta School of Performing Arts in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She received her bachelors of music education degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and earned her masters from the University of Alabama. She holds Orff Levels 1 and 2 from Samford University, and is a National Board Certified Teacher in Instrumental Music. She taught three years of middle school band in Manteno, Illinois, before moving to Tuscaloosa, where she taught band at Holt High School and Davis-Emerson Middle School before landing her position at TASPA. Ellary Draper is Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at The University of Alabama. Dr. Draper has worked as a music therapist with a variety of ages and populations and as an elementary general music teacher. Currently she serves as the Special Education Chair for the Alabama Music Educators Association. Her research is published in the Journal of Music Therapy, Journal of Research in Music Education, General Music Today, and Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. She holds degrees in music education and music therapy from Westminster Choir College, Florida State University, and The University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Chuck Eady is a graduate of Florida State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumental Music Education. He also holds a Masters Degree from Memphis State University. Mr. Eady has several years of professional performing experience including three years with the Albany Symphony. He recently retired after 42 years as a high school band director. His bands have consistently received Superior ratings in both the concert and marching arenas with many ‘Best in Class’, a Grand Champion Award and a Wind Ensemble performance at the Alabama Music Educators Conference. Mr. Eady is a sought after clinician and adjudicator throughout the southeast. He is Past President of the Alabama Bandmasters Association and also served eight years as Recording Secretary for that organization. Mr. Eady was selected as the State of Alabama recipient for the School Band and Orchestra Magazine Class of 2018 “50 Directors Who Make a Difference”.  His professional affiliations include the Alabama Music Educators Association, NAfME, the National Band Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the Alabama Bandmasters Association. 38 October/November 2019

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC MUSIC THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR WORLD



AMEA 2020 Clinicians Dr. Benjamin Fraley is a percussionist, educator, and composer who lives in Eau Claire, WI. He holds a Bachelors of Music degree in Percussion Performance and Music Management from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, a Masters of Music degree and Artist Diploma from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, and a Doctor of Music degree from The Florida State University. A veteran of many musical genres and percussion disciplines, Dr. Fraley has performed and taught throughout the United States and abroad, as well studying throughout Europe and Ghana. He has performed and presented at acclaimed conferences and festivals including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Midwest Band and Orchestra clinic, the Percussion Festival at the Escola Superior de Musica de Lisboa, Make Music New York, the College Music Society Conference, the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Conference, the National Flute Association Conference, the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest, and Bang on a Can Summer Festival. Dr. Fraley performs and presents clinics frequently with Dr. Jennifer Fraley as a member of the Sources Duo, a new music ensemble that brings new or rarely performed works to students and audiences. He proudly endorses Pearl/Adams Musical Instruments, Remo Drumheads and Percussion, Innovative Percussion, Grover Pro Percussion, and his compositions are available at Tapspace publications. Denise Gainey is Professor of Clarinet at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Associate Chair of the Department of Music. She is President-Elect of the International Clarinet Association after serving two terms as Secretary of the ICA, and is the ICA State Chair for Alabama. Her book on Kalmen Opperman, Kalmen Opperman: A Legacy of Excellence, was released in January 2017. Gainey is an artist/clinician for Backun, D’Addario, and Silverstein. Becky Halliday is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Montevallo, where she teaches teacher preparation and music education courses. Prior to this appointment, she taught elementary general music in Georgia and Mississippi for 17 years, and has led workshops and clinics throughout the Southeast. Currently, Dr. Halliday teaches Pre-K – 6th grade elementary general music in Randolph, AL, as well as a free musicianship class for K-5 students through the UM Community School of Music. She recently served on the committee to revise the 2006 Alabama Course of Studies, and has since conducted presentations across the state to assist teachers in understanding and unpacking the state standards. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she has presented research findings at regional, national, and international conferences in the areas of teacher preparation, sociology, arts integration, and music with special learners. Dr. Halliday is the founding Director of the University of Montevallo Kodály Institute (UMKI) and a co-Director of the University of Montevallo Young Musicians’ Camp. In addition, she is President of the Sweet Home Alabama Kodály Educators (SHAKE) chapter of the Organization of American Kodály Educators and Past- President of the Higher Education Division of the Alabama Music Educators Association. She earned her Ph.D. in Music Education from The University of Southern Mississippi and both her MMed and BMUS from The University of Georgia. She holds certifications in the Kodály Concept through the University of Montevallo Kodály Institute and in the Orff-Schulwerk Approach through the University of Kentucky. Elizabeth Haynes is a native of Wedowee, Alabama, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education at Auburn University where she serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with both the Music and Music Education Departments. Ms. Haynes earned her undergraduate degree in Music Education from Auburn University in 2010, and completed her Master of Music degree in Music Education from Louisiana State University in 2013. At LSU, Ms. Haynes served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Music Education department, and earned membership into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. rior to returning to Auburn, Ms. Haynes was Director of Bands at Whitewater Middle School in Fayetteville, Georgia. While at Whitewater, her students earned superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluations, and the Symphonic Band was selected and performed at the 2019 Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival at Georgia State University. Before teaching at Whitewater Middle School, Ms. Haynes served as the Band Director at Phenix City Intermediate School in Phenix City, Al. In 2014, Ms. Haynes earned the WRBL Golden Apple Teaching Award. Ms. Haynes has served as an honor band clinician in both Alabama and Georgia. Ms. Haynes currently plays in the Alabama Winds, and performed with the group at the 2017 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Ms. Haynes holds memberships in the National Association for Music Education and Alabama Music Educators Association. Dr. Edward “Ted” C. Hoffman, III, is Associate Professor and Director of Music Education at the University of Montevallo where he coordinates the undergraduate music education programs, directs tuba/euphonium studies, administers the summer Young Musicians’ Camp, and is faculty advisor to the nationally-recognized collegiate chapter of NAfME. Hoffman currently serves on the Executive Governing Board of the Alabama Music Educators Association, is State Advisor for AL-NAfME Collegiate, and Chair of the Alabama Music Teacher Education Committee. ala breve 41

AMEA 2020 Clinicians Emily Hopkins graduated from Belmont University in 2006 with a BM in Vocal Performance. She completed her MEd in Instructional Practice at Lipscomb University in 2014. She went on to teach music to Pre-K through 4th grade students for 11 years. In addition to teaching Music, Emily also taught 4th grade Social Studies. She is a regular clinician at music and general education conferences across the country. Emily currently serves as the Training Program Administrator at QuaverMusic, where she is able to fulfill her passion for connecting students and teachers with engaging music resources. She’s also a mem ber of the Nashville Opera Association, where she can be heard singing in chorus and comprimario roles. Lea Hoppe, director of the Huntsville Community Children’s Chorale, is the elementary music specialist at Randolph School in Huntsville, Alabama where she has taught since 1995. At Randolph she is the director of the Randolph Young Voices. Lea sings in the Huntsville Community Chorus Symphonic Chorus and the select Chamber Chorale. She also sings in the Sanctuary Choir at First Baptist Church where she directs children’s choir. She was the guest conductor for the 2011 Decatur All-City Elementary Choir and the 2015 Madison All-County Treble Choir. Lea is a graduate of Samford University and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Alabama and Orff and Kodaly certifications from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2010 Lea Hoppe was presented the Harold J. Wilson Music Educator of the Year award by the Huntsville Youth Orchestra. She was also named the 2015 Outstanding Music Educator for the state of Alabama by the Alabama Music Educators Association. Lea has been involved in numerous musical theater and opera productions and has experience acting, singing, directing, and playing in the pit. She and her husband, David, are the parents of two daughters, Katie and Emily, both of whom are music educators. Gene Inglis, a graduate from Jacksonville State University is currently Director of Bands at Saks High School in Anniston, Alabama. He retired as Director of Bands for Rome, Georgia City Schools in 2003 Prior to that, he taught at West Rome High School and West Rome Junior High School. His first position was at Scottsboro Junior High School in Scottsboro, Alabama. He the National Association for Music Education; Alabama Music Educators Association; National Band Association; Phi Mu Alpha Professional Music Fraternity, and currently serves as President of the Alabama Chapter of Phi Beta Mu Professional Bandmasters Fraternity. Dr. Carly Johnson serves as Chair of the Department of Music at Alabama State University. During her tenure at ASU, she has been nominated twice for the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. She received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trumpet Performance from The Ohio State University, the Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Florida, and the Bachelor degree in Music Education from the Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University. She is a versatile musician, having appeared as a clinician, soloist, and chamber musician throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Brittny Kempfer is in her final year as a Ph.D. candidate at Auburn University. She holds a master’s degree in Choral Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Bachelor’s in Choral/Instrumental/General Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Brittny has been a choral educator for over 10 years in Wisconsin and Georgia. She has worked with various styles of music, including gospel, rock, country, pop, jazz, musical theater, classical, and other traditional genres of choral music. During Brittny’s Master’s program, she concentrated on CCM vocal pedagogy, completing her master’s Thesis titled “Contemporary Commercial Music Pedagogy: Selective Exercises for Developing Healthy Technique in Adolescent Singers”. Her current research and writing continue to focus on diverse musical styles and genres within the secondary music curriculum. Carlton Kilpatrick is pursuing a PhD at the Florida State University in Music Education and Choral Conducting. He previously served as a high school choral director for fifteen years in Altamonte Springs, FL and Lake City, FL. Choirs under his direction have consistently received superior ratings at district and state assessments and performed at the Florida ACDA conference in 2010. In 2018, he was named the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Secondary Music Educator of the Year. He has served as President of the Florida Vocal Association and as Honor Choir Chair for Southern Region ACDA in 2012 and 2014. 42 October/November

AMEA 2020 Clinicians Dr. Daniel Kirk is a member of the conducting faculty at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Georgia, serving as the Director of Instrumental Activities. In this position, he conducts the Wind Ensemble, teaches courses in Conducting and Music Education, as well as oversees all ensembles, teaching, curriculum, and operational aspects of the instrumental program. Since arriving in Georgia in 2017, Dr. Kirk has served as a guest conductor for numerous GMEA district and county honor bands. Dr. Kirk holds degrees from Missouri Western State University (Music Education and Piano Performance, 2007), Northwestern Univer- sity (Wind Conducting, 2015), and Michigan State University (Wind Conducting, 2017). He credits his teachers and mentors Avian Bear, David Bennett, Jane Wheat, Mallory Thompson, and Kevin Sedatole. His professional affiliations include CBDNA, NAfME, NBA, GMEA, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Dr. Kirk is honored to lead the instrumental ensembles and faculty at Reinhardt University. The Reinhardt University bands maintain a proud legacy of excellence in music perform- ance, music teacher training, and community engagement. Rob Lyda is the music teacher at Cary Woods Elementary in Auburn, AL and an Instructor of Music at Auburn University.  Throughout his career he has taught a variety of music courses for students in grades K-undergraduate.  Dr. Lyda is the recipient of several awards including school and district Teacher of the Year, the Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award, and was named the 2019 Lacey Powell Outstanding Music Educator by the Alabama Music Educators Association.  In addition to his academic degrees Dr. Lyda has completed certification studies in Kodály, World Music Drumming, TI:ME, is an Orff-Schulwerk (Levels I-III) certified teacher and holds Master Level Certification in Orff-Schulwerk.  Dr. Lyda regularly presents sessions and research on technology integration, creativity, and general music education at state, regional, and national conferences.    He holds memberships in the Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), American Orff Schulwerk Association, College Music Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and the National Band Association.  Currently, Dr. Lyda serves as the Chair of NAfME’s Council for General Music Education, Secretary of the Elementary Division of AMEA, the Advisory Committee for Teaching Music magazine, and the Advocacy Chair of AMEA.  Brady McNeil is currently in his second year of studies as a candidate for the PhD in instrumental music education at Auburn University. Mr. McNeil also serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the AU Music Department where he primarily serves as an instructor of music theory and aural skills courses. Prior to his appointment at Auburn, Mr. McNeil served as a music teacher for Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama for two years where he was responsible for starting the choral program. Heassisted with the Central High School Red Devil Regiment, Symphonic Band and co-taught/directed shows with the musical theatre program. Mr. McNeil holds a Master of Music degree in Music Theory from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Auburn University. Mr. McNeil’s professional affiliations include the Alabama Bandmasters Association, the National Association for Music Educators, the American Choral Directors Association, Phi Kappa Phi, and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. Mr. McNeil is also an alumnus of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity. Richard Meyer is a highly sought after music educator and maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor and clinician. For 35 years he taught string students at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels in the public schools. For 22 of those years, he directed the orchestras at Oak Avenue Intermediate School in Temple City, California, growing the program from 29 string students to 200 and was in charge of the city’s elementary string program. In 2009, Mr. Meyer implemented the “Giving Bach” program at his school which has garnered national attention for its innovative ways of using interactive concerts to bring music into the lives of special needs and inner-city school students throughout Southern California. He was the music director of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra for 16 years, conducting them in performances in New York, Washington D.C., Vienna, Australia, and Canada. He has been a featured clinician at the A.S.T.A. National Conference, Texas Orchestra Directors’ Association Conference and String Teachers’ Workshops at Ohio State University and Birch Bay, Washington. He has also guest- conducted All-State and Honor Orchestras in several states. In addition to his teaching and conducting assignments, Mr. Meyer is a nationally-recognized, best-selling composer with over 190 compositions and arrangements in print, and for 16 years served as string editor for Alfred Publishing Company. He is the co-author of several string method books, including the popular String Explorer Series and Sight-read It for Strings. He and his wife, Rose, live in Sierra Madre, California and have three daughters and two grandsons. Janet Nelson has taught K-6 music at Crestline Elementary in Mountain Brook since 2006. She earned Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees from Samford University. She also completed Orff-Schulwerk Level I at the University of Memphis. Janet achieved National Board Certification in 2009, completed requirements for renewal in 2019, and received a Mountain Brook Schools Performance award in 2014. Prior teaching experience includes high school choral music in Knoxville, elementary music in Homewood, choirs and handbells in church settings, and private piano. She has also just completed her 11th year as organist/choirmaster at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham. ala breve 43

AMEA 2020 Clinicians Diane Orlofsky is Professor of Music and Director of Choirs at Troy University. Orlofsky is an active clinician, conductor, adjudicator, and researcher and is the recipient of numerous national and state awards, fellowships, and grants, including the 2016 AMEA Lacey Powell Outstanding Music Educator, the 2014 recipient of the Wallace D. Malone Distinguished Faculty, the Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, the Phi Kappa Phi Distinguished Scholar award, and the A.A.T.E. Outstanding Teacher Educator Award, to name a few. The American Association of University Women named Orlofsky an American Fellow in 1997. She is the author of Redefining Teacher Education: The Theories of Jerome Bruner and the Practice of Training Teachers (2002) and the co-author of The Joyous Exchange: The Art of Collaboration. She is currently involved archival research at Harvard University centered around the papers of learning theorist Jerome S. Bruner. Dr. Amalia (Maya) Osuga enjoys a wide range of opportunities as soloist, ensemble singer, clinician, and voice teacher. Solo appearances include: Mozart’s Requiem , Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass , Fauré’s Requiem , Mackey’s Songs for the End of the World , and Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall. Osuga is Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) where she teaches applied voice and lyric diction. A black belt in the martial art of Aikido and an active yoga practitioner, Maya remains interested in exploring the connection between kinesthetic intelligence and the building of vocal technique. Dr. Brittney Patterson is Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Montevallo where she teaches Musicology and Flute. She earned her Doctorate from the University of Alabama, her Master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, and her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee. Her research interests are flute pedagogy, the music of Germaine Tailleferre, and music at the court of Frederick the Great. Dr. William H. Petersen serves as Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at the University of South Alabama in Mobile where he conducts the USA Wind Ensemble and directs the nationally recognized 250-member Jaguar Marching Band. He is active as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the United States. His ensembles have consistently been recognized for their excellence in performance in numerous venues throughout the Southeast. In addition, Dr. Petersen teaches tuba and euphonium at USA where many of his students have secured positions in top graduate school music programs, as well as professional performance organizations. He is a member of CBDNA, NBA, NAfME, AMEA, Alabama Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, and holds honorary memberships in Tau Beta Sigma, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. William C. Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, holds degrees from Alabama State University (B.M.E.), Westminster Choir College (M.M.E.), and Florida State University (Ph.D.). He conducts the Chamber Choir, Men’s Chorus, Concert Choir, and Gospel Choir, and he teaches choral-related courses. Powell is in demand as a guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. He has conducted choirs and orchestras in Italy, Ireland, Australia, Eastern Europe. He is a frequent guest conductor for DCINY (Distinguished Concerts International New York). A regular choral adjudicator for Festival Disney, Powell has also judged choral festivals at the district, regional, state, and national levels. Powell has given presentations for organizations such as affiliates of the National Association for Music Education, American Choral Directors Association, Intercollegiate Men’s Choruses, College Music Society, Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, and the National Society of Music in Technology. As an arranger of choral music, he and his wife, Rosephanye Powell co-edited the Oxford University Press collection, Spirituals for Upper Voices.  Most of his choral arrangements are published by Hal Leonard Corporation and Gentry Publications through which he also has a choral series in his name: The William Powell Choral Series. Powell holds memberships with National Association for Music Education, American Choral Directors Association, and the American Society of Composers and Publishers (ASCAP). He and his wife, Rosephanye, have two daughters: Camille and Kaitlyn. Kristin M. Pugliese has been an educator for more than 15 years. She began her career in early childhood education and soon moved into the music classroom. She has worked almost exclusively in Title 1 Schools in various states including Rhode Island, Georgia and Massachusetts. As part of the Music Department Leadership Committee, she helped create music standards for the Cambridge Public Schools System. In 2009, Kristin founded Note Knacks Music, LLC. Following the 2009-2010 school year with Fulton County Schools (GA), she decided to focus full-time on the company. Kristin is passionate about how knowledge is acquired and believes it impacts how children will view learning later in their lives. Following her beliefs, Note Knacks is dedicated to providing music educators with the tools needed to make music more accessible for young children. 44 October/November 2019

AMEA 2020 Clinicians James Rogers is the associate band director for Mountain Brook City Schools. Before coming to Mountain Brook Mr. Rogers was the Director of Bands at Montevallo High School. At Montevallo, Mr. Rogers lead the Montevallo Marching Troubadours, Concert Band, Middle School Band, and the newly created Basketball Pep-Band and Jazz Combo. Prior to his appointment at Montevallo, James was the Director of Bands at Childersburg High School for four years. While at Childersburg, Mr. Rogers reestablished the program. Under his leadership, the program size more than doubled, and the concert band received its first superior score at state contest in over a decade. James is a graduate of Mountain Brook High School, and received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University. While at Auburn, Mr. Rogers was a member of the Auburn University MarchingBand, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Trombone Choir, Concert Choir, and AUCappella. An all male acapella group he founded. In December of 2017 Mr. Rogers performed with the Alabama Winds at the Midwest International Band Conference in Chicago, IL. Also that year Mr. Rogers was a guest conductor at the University of Montevallo Middle School Honor Band and a clinician at the 2017 Alabama Music Educators Association State Conference. He is a member of of the Alabama Bandmasters Association, National Association for Music Educators, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Alabama Winds. Mr. Rogers lives in Irondale, AL with his wife Becca who is also a music educator, his two dogs Tucker and Indiana, and two cats Diana and Charlotte. Tim Seelig is conductor, singer, teacher and motivational speaker. In addition to Artistic Director and Conductor of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, he continues an extremely busy guest-conducting and teaching schedule throughout the U.S. and across the globe. He is Conductor Emeritus of the Turtle Creek Chorale, which he conducted for 20 years and served on the faculty at Southern Methodist University for 14 years. Dr. Seelig holds four degrees, including the Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas and the Diploma from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He has authored numerous books and DVDs on choral technique including best-sellers The Perfect Blend, and The Perfect Rehearsal as well as The Perfect Choral Workbook, Quick Choral Fixes and The Music Within. Known for his enthusiasm and sense of humor, Grammy Magazine says, “Dr. Seelig takes eclecticism to new heights.” Fanfare Magazine says he raises singers from “the ranks of amateur choir to one receiving wide recognition for excellent performances of appealing, fresh repertoire.” The New York Times calls Seelig an “expressive performer,” and the Fort Worth Star Telegram quips, “Seelig slices a thick cut of ham.” He is the proud grandfather of the amazing Clara Skye and Eden Mae. A native of Opelika, Alabama, Alex Shive is currently in his second year as Director of Bands of Cartersville City Schools in Cartersville Georgia. Graduating from Auburn University in 2015, Mr. Shive has continued to push his standard of excellence as an educator and has taught K-12 music in both Alabama and Georgia at Dalton Public Schools, Phenix City Schools, and now Cartersville City Schools. In addition to his Director of Bands responsibilities, Mr. Shive is also the Ensemble Coordinator for Atlanta Quest’s Independent Indoor Drumline “Q2”, the Battery Instructor for the Macy’s Great American Marching Band in New York City, and percussion consultant/clinician for multiple schools and universities including Auburn University, Georgia Tech, andPoint University. Mr. Shive holds professional affiliations with the National Association for Music Education (NAFME), Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA), Percussive Arts Society (PAS), National Band Association (NBA), and is an Innovative Percussion endorsed educational artist. Brenda Shuford is the Choral Accompanist for the Golden Voices Concert Choir, and Assistant Professor at Tuskegee University in the department of Fine and Performing Arts. She is a certified music educator, choral conductor, vocalist and pianist. Her degrees include a Master of Education in Music Education from Alabama State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in piano performance from Huntington College. She is currently completing the Ed. S in Music Education at Auburn University and is scheduled to graduate in the Summer of 2019. For more than 20 years, Mrs. Shuford has provided music education to students in the Montgomery Public School System. She spent 14 ½ years as the choral director of the ChoraLees, Women’s Chorus, and General’s Men Glee Club of the Robert E. Lee High School. Her extensive work at Robert E. Lee High School brought regional visibility and acclaim for her innovative musical creation “The Saturday Night Fish Fry,” among other notable productions throughout the Montgomery area. Susan L. Smith, B.M.Ed, M.A.Ed., has taught general, choral, and instrumental music at the elementary through collegiate level 45 in Florida, Virginia and Alabama and has served as an author, clinician, conductor, and adjudicator across the United States. She is currently Lecturer in Music and Horn at Troy University. She is the Immediate Past President of the Alabama Music Educators Association. Her previous appointment was as Director of Bands at the Saint James School in Montgomery AL. Mrs. Smith was responsible for teaching the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Bands as well as Guitar, Jazz Band, and Music Technology. The Saint James Band consistently received Superior ratings in Concert, Jazz and Marching Band events including the Alabama Music Performance Assessment, Smoky Mountain Music Festival and Bands of America Super Regionals and Grand National Championships. She served as the Alabama Bandmasters Association District VI Vice Chairman for 1 year and Chairman for 2 years. She currently resides in Troy with her husband, Robert. They have 2 daughters - Savannah, a band director in her second year, and Madison, who is in her first year as a music educator. ala breve

AMEA 2020 Clinicians Jim Solomon is the author of eight books of music for children, a national workshop clinician, and public elementary school music teacher in St. Augustine, Florida for over 30 years. He teaches Rhythmic Training/Percussion Ensemble at various locations including Anderson University in the summers. He taught Orff Levels Courses at the Eastman School of Music for 28 years, 1992-2019 and has presented sessions at twenty AOSA National Conferences. He was National Board Certified in 2002 and honored as St. Johns County, Florida, Teacher of the Year. Caylen Stewart is the Choral Director at Oxford Middle School in Oxford, Alabama. Caylen is in her sixth year with Oxford City Schools where she has served one year as an elementary/general music educator and the past five years as a middle school choral director. Caylen earned her undergraduate degree in music education from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, and she recently graduated with her master’s degree in music education from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Dr. Jason Sulliman is Assistant Professor of Trombone at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. He has performed all over the world as a low brass specialist covering a wide range of professional ensembles and styles. Jason earned his DM in Brass Pedagogy from Indiana University and is completing a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology. Dr. Sulliman holds degrees from the University of New Mexico and the University of Massachusetts. He has given several national, regional, and state presentations as well as residencies at various universities focusing his development of on 21st-century practice techniques.   For more information, visit www.jasonsulliman.com. Dr. Mark J. Walker serves as Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Troy University where he conducts the Troy University Symphony Band, the nationally renowned “Sound of the South” Marching Band, and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting, marching band techniques, measurement and evaluation, and wind literature. Dr. Walker serves as Chairman of the Southeastern United States Clinic and Honor Bands (SEUS) and Associate Editor of the Journal of Band Research. Under his direction the Troy University Symphony Band has performed at the 2018 CBDNA Southern Division Conference and the opening concert of the 2014 American Bandmasters Association Convention. He is active nationally and internationally as a conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Dr. Walker is a member of the American Bandmasters Association, CBDNA, National Band Association, Phi Beta Mu, NAfME, AMEA, Alabama Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Sigma Alpha Iota, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Delta Kappa, and WASBE. Dr. Anne C. Witt teaches Music Education classes, string academic classes and private cello lessons at the University of Alabama. She taught middle school and high school strings in Austin, Texas for 15 years and played cello in the Austin Symphony for 22 years. Anne served as President of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association, President of the Alabama ASTA chapter, and National President of ASTA. Her degrees were earned at the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Austin. For two years, she served as Director of the University of Texas String Project, the first director to follow Phyllis Young. She founded the Adult Strings program in the Community Music School at UA, and started an annual Adult Strings Weekend for amateur adults. Dr. Witt has presented educational sessions at many teacher conferences; she has presented an educational session at every ASTA conference. She enjoys guest conducting orchestras, and has a published book called A Rhythm a Week. After returning to her hometown of Tuscaloosa, AL in 2004, she organized a community initiative to fund the start-up of a school string program, named Strings in Schools. After 15 years, over 1300 students have participated, and several students have earned music education degrees. Five string teachers teach daily classes in all middle schools and high schools of the Tuscaloosa City Schools. She is a long-time board member and Past President of the String Quartet Society of Tuscaloosa. She continues to play cello professionally in a string quartet called “Four Strings Attached.” Michael S. Zelenak, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Music Education and Coordinator of the Music Education Program at Alabama State University where he teaches graduate and undergraduate methods courses and supervises students as they matriculate through the music education program. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and completed the masters and doctoral programs in music education at the University of South Florida. He earned National Board Certification while teaching chorus, strings, keyboard, guitar, and general music in Pinellas County, FL. He is a member of the advisory committee for NAfME’s Music Educators Journal, secretary for the Higher Education Division of the Alabama Music Educators Association, and a member of the editorial board for the Florida Music Educators Association’s Research Perspectives in Music Education. Ginger Zingara is presently assisting at Birmingham area schools, maintaining a flute studio and is Adjunct Professor of graduate music education at the University of Alabama Birmingham. Previously, she was Director of Bands at Birmingham Southern College, Professor of Instrumental Music and Director of Bands and Orchestra at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kansas, Music Education Instructor at Troy University in Troy, Alabama, as well as Conductor for the Music South Orchestra, Tri-State Community Orchestra in Dothan, Alabama. She has published articles in state, national and international professional periodicals, such as The Instrumentalist, The School Musician, Band World, Ala Breve, and The Woman Conductor. Ginger will conduct the SCMEA High School Honor Band in California where she will be collaborating with Los Angeles composer, Dale Trumbore. 46 October/November 2019

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5:00‐7:00 PM 2020 Conference Schedule 5:00‐7:00 PM 7:15‐9:30 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2020 7:15‐9:30 PM 7:15‐9:30 PM AMEA Governing Board Meeting ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 2 7:15‐9:30 PM 7:45‐8:45 AM AVA Scholarship Auditions ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 4 8:00 AM‐5:00 PM 8:30 AM‐5:30 PM ABA Governing Board Meeting ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 1 9:00 AM‐4:00 PM 9:15‐10:15 AM AOA Governing Board Meeting ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 3 9:15‐10:15 AM AVA Governing Board Meeting ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 4 9:15‐10:15 AM 9:15‐10:15 AM Collegiate Division Governing Board Meeting ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 5 Thursday, January 16, 2020 9:15‐10:15 AM AMEA Leadership Breakfast ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom CD 10:30 AM‐12:00 PM Conference Registration Open ‐ Renaissance, Registration Desk 12:00‐1:00 PM 12:00‐1:00 PM Exhibits Open ‐ Exhibit Hall C 12:00‐1:00 PM 1:00 ‐ 1:50 PM FAME ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 3 1:00‐2:00 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom A 1:00‐2:00 PM Brady McNeil: Harmony through Collaboration ‐ Cultivating Co‐Curricular Culture in an Extracurricular Environment 1:00‐2:00 PM 1:00‐2:00 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom B Navigating Pitfalls & Minefields of Band Directing ‐ Gene Inglis, Moderator ala breve Panel ‐ Betty Bates, Jon Bubbett, and Randall Coleman Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom E Brittny Kempfer: Including the Other 80% ‐ Tips for Developing a Diverse Music Curriculum Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Montgomery 5 Richard Meyer: Interest Session ‐ Embassy Suites I Jim Solomon: Singing Games for Primary . . . Sing, Move, and Play Fabulous Traditional Games AMEA General Session ‐ MPAC Alabama Special Needs All‐Star Drum Ensemble UNA Low Brass Studio Keynote Address: David Satterfield HED Luncheon ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 4 Past President’s Luncheon ‐ Renaissance, Riverview 2 FAME Luncheon ‐ Renaissance, Starlight Foyer ABA Concert Session ‐ MPAC Mortimer Jordan High School Symphonic Band AVA Concert Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom A Huntingdon College Choir UAH Chamber Choir Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom CD Michael Zelenak: Developing Self‐Efficacy to Improve Music Achievement Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom E Rob Lyda & Becky Halliday: Creating Musical Communities ‐ Extending Music Education Beyond K‐12 Interest Session ‐ Embassy Suites I Julie Bannerman ‐ PreK?, OK! Practical Ideas for Bringing Pre K General Music to Life 49

Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:00‐2:00 PM Interest Session ‐ Embassy Suites II Emily Hopkins: Brain Breaks and Musical Motivators 2:15‐3:15 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom B Amalia Osuga: Mindfulness Exercises for the Developing Singer 2:15‐3:15 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom CD Chuck Eady: Boosters 101 2:15‐3:15 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom E Richard Meyer 2:15‐3:15 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Montgomery 5 Benjamin Fraley: Drum Set Pedagogy ‐ Guiding Young Drummers through the GrooveRichard Meyer: 2:15‐3:15 PM Interest Session ‐ Embassy Suites I Deanna Bell: Sing A Round With Me 2:15‐3:15 PM Interest Session ‐ Embassy Suites II Kristin Pugliese: How to Teach Music Basics and Beat the Clock 3:30 ‐ 4:20 PM ABA Concert Session ‐ MPAC Pizitz Middle School Symphonic Band 3:30 ‐ 4:30 PM HED Recital ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom A 3:30 ‐ 4:30 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom CD Frank Buck: Get Organized!: Time Management for Music Educators 3:30 ‐ 4:30 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom E Carlton Kilpatrick: Engaging Non‐Rehearsal Activities for the Choral Classroom 3:30 ‐ 4:30 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Montgomery 5 Anne Witt: Working with Administrators: Textbook Ideas Updated for 2020 3:30 ‐ 4:30 PM Interest Session ‐ Embassy Suites I, Jim Solomon: Conga /Percussion Ensemble for Elementary School 3:30‐4:30 PM Interest Session ‐ Embassy Suites II Emily Hopkins: Assessment in the Music Classroom 4:30‐5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Reception ‐ Exhibit Hall C Jacksonville State University Steel Drum Band 5:30‐6:30 PM Collegiate/HED Mixer ‐ Embassy Suites II 7:00‐8:00 PM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom CD ELEM Evening Session: Jim Solomon ‐ Drum Jam 7:00‐9:00 PM ABA Concert Session ‐ MPAC Wicksburg High School Symphonic Band Grissom High School Symphonic Band I 7:00‐9:00 PM AVA Concert Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom A Pizitz Middle School Girl’s Choir McAdory Chorale UAB Concert Choir Auburn University Chamber Choir Friday, January 17, 2020 7:30 AM‐1:00 PM Conference Registration Open ‐ Renaissance, Registration Booth 8:00‐9:00 AM Interest Session ‐ Renaissance, Ballroom A Brenda Shuford: The It Factor: Qualities and Practices Which Produce 50 October/November 2019