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Steve McLendon AMEA President Congratulations to: This is my farewell letter to you. It has importance of sharing, what culture is, Dr. Carl Hancock- President Elect been a true pleasure to serve as your how different international culture is, president. The office has given me the how art is expression, how a piece of Dr. Carla Gallahan- Recording Secretary opportunity to meet many wonderfully music can speak so personally, how talented people across our state. It has making music can be magical…My point Dr. Chris Walker- Treasurer/Registrar renewed my faith in the future of music is this: be yourself and be willing to share education because I see so many of you yourself with your students. Teach them I would like to personally thank these who are completely dedicated to the what’s important to you and why. individuals for their willingness to serve profession. Since this is my last article, it our organization. Of course they are no seems like I should say something that Thank you for entrusting me with this stranger to anyone who has been a part of will count in a special way. Here’s my office. I hope my service over the past the association. Each one of them has advice to you as music educators: Don’t two years has been effective and served AMEA in various capacities for limit yourself to just teaching music. productive. Although my title in AMEA many years now, and I know their Teach your students everything you is changing, my passion and advocacy for experience will serve our membership know. Teach them why history is music education is not. I leave you in well. important, what it means to be a good good hands. Sara Womack is more than citizen, how to lead others, what service capable of successfully leading our is, how we can celebrate our differences, organization. She is a hard-worker with the value of education, how to make a a creative energy that motivates everyone point without making an enemy, what around her. Once again, thank you for respect is, why it’s our duty to vote, how your trust and friendship. I leave with to take care of others, the joy of giving, fond memories and a steadfast confidence why hard work is rewarding, how in the future of music education in learning is a lifelong endeavor, the Alabama. 8 May/June 2012
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Alabama Vocal Association Jane Powell, President Testing is behind us! The State Choral auditions and festivals, do things in a music in Alabama is in great hands. I am De Performance Assessment and Solo/ timely manner, and then to communicate comforted in the knowledge that we will Out Ensemble Assessment adjudication sheets well. It is my hope that we have a all stand together to keep music alive in are in our hands. The All-State Show renewed or continued commitment to each Alabama. We will not let our voices be Choir, All-State Choir, and Alabama of these areas as we begin to turn our silenced! Honor Choir festivals are now merely attentions to a new year. Being a member DVD recordings that evoke wonderful of possibly the greatest profession gives With regards to AMEA…..the deadline memories. Our spring concerts are once us the opportunity to start over each for entering an application to present a again being staged and the last song of August and once again strive to positively session or bring a performing choir to the graduation will soon be sung. Another affect the lives of our students. AMEA In-service Conference is June 1. school year is almost done! Amazing!! The 2013 dates are January 10-12 in The amount of success that we have As I write this final article and look back Montgomery. That is a week earlier than enjoyed, or didn’t enjoy as the case may over the past couple of years what comes usual. Look for all the necessary forms in be, is directly connected to the level of to my mind is basically this,…I Am this edition of the ala breve or go to the preparation that has preceded each event. Blessed! I have been given the alabamamea.org website. WOW! What an awesome responsibility opportunity to audition hundreds of the to realize that…if it is to be, it is up to best choral students in the country to Once again, I am thankful for the ME!! It is huge to know that the planning, participate in various AVA choirs. I have opportunity to have served the AMEA & organization, teaching, and registering, are been surrounded by a dedicated, service AVA organizations. It has been an honor my responsibility, as the teacher, and if oriented, governing board in the Alabama to represent the interests of the AVA done well will ensure the success of the Vocal Association. The AVA membership membership and the many students that students in my charge! is made up of some of the most dedicated are served through it. I encourage each choral directors to be found anywhere and of the directors to remain active in the For the past 2 years I have challenged the I count it an honor to have been chosen to organization, grab hold of every membership to read the AVA handbook lead them. Through my association with a opportunity to grow, and involve every regularly, prepare students adequately for host of clinicians I now have friends all student possible in the sponsored festivals over this country that have had a positive of AVA. impact on my life. I have served and worked alongside a professional group of I leave you with a quote from Arnold H. men and women on the AMEA board that Glasgow….. gives me assurance that the future of Success is simple……..Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time! Middle School SSA Con 10 May/June 2012
AVA All-State 2012 High School SATB Concert State Outstanding Choral Students esmond Scaife, Jr. and Amanda Anderson District Outstanding Choral Student Winners tstanding Accompanist Carrie Ann Davison ncert High School TTBB Rehearsal High School SSA Rehearsal ala breve 11
CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS 2013 In-Service Conference January 10-12 Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center Name____________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________ City __________________ State ___________ Zip _____________ Phone (_____) ______________________________________Email __________________________________________ Proposed Session Title ______________________________________________________________________________ Session Description _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Division (please check all that apply): _____ Alabama Vocal Association _____ Alabama Bandmasters Association _____ Higher Education _____ Elementary/General _____ Collegiate (CMENC) _____ Alabama Orchestra Association Conditions: • Session proposals must be submitted by the individual who will be presenting the session as the primary clinician. • All Alabama clinicians who are music educators must be members of NAfME and must register for the conference in order to present a session. • AMEA does not pay honoraria or expenses to its members. • Individual requests for particular times cannot be granted. Submission of a proposal assumes acceptance of the scheduled times. • If the session is accepted, the primary clinician will be responsible for informing all other participants of all the specifics relating to the session. Please attach a black and white photograph and clinician biography (100 words or less) Submit to: Garry Taylor, Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive, Cullman, AL 35055 NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2012 12 May/June 2012
PERFORMANCE APPLICATION 2013 In-Service Conference January 10-12 Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center Name of Ensemble __________________________________________________________________________________ Current # of Members ________________________________________Age Level of Ensemble ____________________ School ____________________________________________________ Director _______________________________ Address ___________________________________________________ City ______________________Zip _________ Phone: School (_____) _______________________________________Home (_____)__________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Division (please check all that apply): _____ Alabama Vocal Association _____ Alabama Bandmasters Association _____ Higher Education _____ Elementary/General _____ Collegiate (CMENC) _____ Alabama Orchestra Association Conditions: • Submission must include completed performance application, high quality recording of the ensemble (no more than two years old), programs from recent concerts, biography of the conductor and performing group, picture of the performing group and two letters of recommendation. (A current photograph of the group and conductor will be requested should the ensemble be selected to perform.) • Recordings must include two varied selections of high-quality literature. • Consideration will be given to level of musical quality, variety, as well as overall conference schedule and planning. • Directors will be notified of selection by July 30, 2012. Please attach a black and white photograph of the performing group, biography of the group and conductor (100 words or less each), recent concert programs, and two letters of recommendation. Submit to: Garry Taylor, Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive, Cullman, AL 35055 NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2012 ala breve 13
Dr. Thomas Lyle inducted into Alabama Bandmaster Hall of Fame Dr. Thomas Lyle was elected into the Alabama Bandmaster Hall Of Fame for 2012. The announcement was made at the April meeting of Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu international Band Fraternity. Dr. Thomas E. Lyle was born in Decatur, Alabama on July 3, 1928. In 1930, His family moved to Birmingham where he played in the band program at Parker High School. He obtained his undergraduate at Tennessee State University and taught at high schools in Huntsville and Winter Park, FL before joining the staff at Florida A&M University in 1960. He completed his education at the University of Michigan earning a Masters degree in Music Education in 1964, and a Doctorate in Clarinet Performance in 1977. In 1964, Dr. Lyle came to Alabama State University, where he Dr. Thomas Lyle began a distinguished record as Director of Bands. He developed a 175 piece Marching Band and an eighty piece Symphonic Bandmaster of the Year” for several seasons. His tenure at ASU Band that became nationally acclaimed. Dr. Lyle also founded also included service as Professor of Clarinet and Head of the the Summer Band Camp at Alabama State University. The Instrumental Music Department. Dr. Lyle has been initiated into Birmingham Grid Forecasters selected him “College the Alabama Band Director’s Association, as well as the KappaKappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Fraternity and Sorority at Alabama State University. He was also a member of the College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, Ph Kappa Lambda, and many other honorary associations. After his retirement from Alabama State University, he was appointed Band Director at Stillman College in 2000. In 2010, Dr. Lyle cut the ribbon at the Thomas E. Lyle Band Center, an annex to the Cordell Wynn Humanities and Fine Arts Center. The Thomas E. Lyle Band Center houses the marching and concert bands at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Lyle passed away on June 9, 2011. Left to right: Dr. Lyle’s daughter April Thomas, wife Evelyn Lyle, sister Doris Cooley and Dr. John M. Long. 14 May/June 2012
Jim Duren selected for Outstanding Director Award Jim Duren, the retiring director at Oak Mountain High School, was selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Director Award by Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmaster Fraternity. This award was announced at the annual business meeting held during the Alabama All-State Band. Jim was the original director at Oak Mountain, and the band has never received less than a Superior rating since the opening of the school in 1999. Prior to coming to Oak Mountain, Mr. Duren was Director of Bands at Mountain Brook Jr. High (1973-1978), Mountain Brook High School (1978-1987) and then Pelham High School (1987 - 1999). He was in the Gordo High School Band under the direction of Mr. Ernest Hebson, and is a graduate of the University of Alabama. In 1996, Jim was selected for the Jon Philip Sousa Foundation “Legion of Honor Award”. Rho Chapter President John Bradley said: “We are proud to have Mr. Jim Duren selected for this award. I can never remember him having a less than outstanding group during his career, and he has long been a model for all of us”. Oustanding Director Jim Duren and Phi Beta Mu Rho Chapter President John Bradley Phi Beta Mu is a non-political, non-profit fraternity organized to promote fellowship among its members, to encourage the building of better bands and the development of better musicians throughout the world, to foster a deeper appreciation for quality wind literature, and to encourage widespread interest in band performance. ala breve 15
AMEA President-Elect Sara Womack Advocacy in music education in Alabama. Some and local school boards. Our first Action information that we will receive venture into video advocacy was a includes how many music educators are success and I know our future efforts Author and advocate Peter McWilliams employed across the state and how will have a significant impact, as well. wrote, “If you’re not actively involved many students are not serviced by in getting what you want, you don’t certified music educators. This The members of the advocacy really want it.” AMEA is truly knowledge will empower our committee represent each division of committed to furthering the state of leadership to identify areas in need of our organization: ABA – Tim music education in Alabama and has improvement and will lead to a Hammond, AOA – Clay McKinney, reenergized our efforts with the strategic plan for our advocacy efforts. AVA – Kathy Hughes, Collegiate – Dr. formation of a committee to develop a When this survey is distributed in Moya Nordlund, Elementary/General – strategic plan for advocacy. We really electronic format later this spring, Dr. Sara Womack, and Higher want music education to make a please participate by completing the Education – Brian Vilunas. Please difference in the lives of Alabama’s survey in a timely manner and contact your representative if you have children and youth. encourage your colleagues to do the any ideas or comments regarding our same. strategic plan for advocacy or if you The advocacy committee has been would like to help with future video working diligently to develop a survey The advocacy committee has also projects for music education advocacy. under the leadership of Dr. Carl focused their efforts on the creation of Do you really want Alabama students Hancock. The data received from the an advocacy video with the help of to benefit from music education? Then, survey will help determine our “asks” ProCAT A/V. The video, which is help us do something about it. What can when promoting music education to available on the AMEA website and you do to help further AMEA’s purpose local and state officials by providing a YouTube, showcases music programs and improve music education in our more accurate picture of the state of and music education students from state? Let your representative know if across the state, along with statistics you have an idea to share. Remember and quotes regarding the benefits of the words of Jimi Hendrix, “Music music education. We encourage you to doesn’t lie. If there is something to be show this video at your performances, changed in this world, then it can only utilize the video as a recruiting tool, and happen through music.” email the link to your administration AAccdevssocacy Materials at Including the “Make Your Case” Database 16 May/June 2012
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Alabama Bandmasters Association John Cooper, President All-State 2012 is now this year, the Mobile and Baldwin Coun- In my first article as President this year I behind us. Hopefully, ties band directors did a wonderful job. urged you, despite whatever obstacles are most of us have re- And finally, the convention center and inherent in your location, to try to deliver covered from all the hotel staff did a great job of making us all a high quality musical experience to our work we left behind feel welcome. students. Were you successful? There is to attend All-State, we no doubt that each of us can say that in have caught our breath, and now we are I must say thank you again to all the Dis- some ways we were, but in other ways ready for the final few days of school! trict Chairmen. The position of District we wish we had done something differ- Chairman is much like that of a Sergeant ent. As we close the curtains on this year As I reflect on All-State and the year be- in the Army. They do much of the and enjoy some well deserved time-off, hind us and look to the future year, I have “grunt” work for our organization and let each one of us reflect on our successes so many people to thank. Our All-State their work probably has the greatest im- and failures and begin planning for a bet- clinicians (Gregg Gausline, Scott Hanna, pact on individual band directors ter year next year! David Ragsdale, and Patricia Garren) did throughout the state. I want to thank a fantastic job. I think all our students everyone who has served in this capacity, Our Summer Convention will be on June benefited from both their knowledge of but I especially want to thank those 27-28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Orange and enthusiasm for music. Our band whose time of service has now ended and Beach, Alabama. The board meeting and hosts (James Ed Champion, Damon will be rotating off the board (Jeff Gos- music selection committee will meet on McAllister, Jacob Souder, and Connie sett, Ryan Fitchpatrick, and Marc June 26. Please remember to make your Hammond) did a wonderful job. They McLendon). reservations before May 25 or you will took care of so many small details in the loose your convention rate and you might final hours leading up to All-State and Perhaps some districts have already met not get a room! then throughout the festival itself. Again to select replacements. I would urge you Enjoy the summer and I hope to see you to carefully consider the im- in Orange Beach! portance of the District Chairmen in guiding our or- ganization. Clay Sloan, Regina Raney, and David Raney trying to act candid Chris Lindley, Taylor Cash, a mysterious student teacher, and Terry Ownby ABA Immediate Past President Chuck Eady and Executive Secretary Harry McAfee Jed Smart crooning Sweet Home Alabama Ryan Fitchpatrick 18 Proud to be ex-District Chairman? May/June 2012
ABA All-State 2012 1st Chair Red Band Piccolo-Jeremy West; Flute-Helen Caldwell; Oboe-Natalie Pace; Bb Clarinet-Matthew Belser; Alto Clarinet-Adrienne Ellison; Bass Clarinet-Keegan Brower; Bassoon-Conner Staggs; Contra Clarinet-Jessica Mansel; Alto Sax-Sam Liaw; Tenor Sax-Joseph Crittenden; Bari Sax-Wade Naritoku; Trumpet-Bryan Mortimer; French Horn-Caleb Hart; Trombone-Jared Bash; Euphonium- Josh Tubbs; Tuba-Austin Hardman; Percussion-Luke Smith; String Bass-Aaron Shapiro Sadie Hadaway is presented the ABA/Photography by Suzanne Scholarship by ABA President John Cooper Jessica Palmer is presented the Phi Beta Mu Scholarship by ABA President John Cooper All-State Solo Festival Finalists L to R - ABA Recording Secretary Terry Ownby, 7th - Zach Apol, 6th - Elisabeth Lusche, 5th - Matthew Kundler, 4th - Sam Liaw, 3rd - Tripp Gwaltney, 2nd - Andy Choi, 1st - Bryan Mortimer, ABA President-Elect Rusty Courson Red Band Conductor Gregg Gausline Josh Hartsell with Middle School Conductor White Band Conductor James Champion with Pat Garren Scott Hanna Blue Band Conductor David Ragsdale ala breve 19
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Elementary/General Division Beth Davis, President It is May. We have almost completed year. Next, think of what groundwork Save the Dates another year of teaching. Perhaps this you might lay this summer that would was your first year as a music educator: prepare the way for reaching those goals. perhaps it was your last. Or, perhaps you Is there a workshop to attend? Is there a are like me and are somewhere between book to read? Are there lessons you could your first and last year. No matter what take? Let those goals guide your plans year of teaching you are completing, you for the coming year. are no doubt a bit tired and yearning for a few days of summer vacation. As you are selecting your goals, please June 11 – 22, 2012 Orff Level 1 – consider how you might be involved in Samford University However, this time of year is a good time the elementary/general division of our to reflect. We are often our worst critics. state music educators’ association. We June 18 – 22, 2012 Music Camp Trinity Therefore, I propose that as we reflect, need your ideas, opinions, suggestions as United Methodist Church Homewood we first consider the positives of the year. well as your attendance and help at the What goals did you meet for yourself or professional development opportunities July 23, 2012 AOSA Chapter Share with your students? From what unit of throughout the year. Please put the study did you and your students really following dates on your calendar and September 28, 2012 Elementary Music learn and enjoy? What performances pledge to be involved. Please feel free to Festival, Samford University, Rollo went well and why? What collaborations contact me with your suggestions of Dilworth Conductor worked well? In what professional clinicians, workshop topics, and development did you engage? How did it suggestions of how we can improve our September 29, 2012 Joint AMEA/ impact your teaching? What new lesson division. AOSA Fall Workshop, Location TBA, idea or teaching strategy did you try? Rollo Dilworth Clinician How did it work? In what ways did your I wish you a restful summer. Enjoy the students grow as people and musicians as weather, a book, some music, your November 14 – 18, 2012 AOSA a result of being a part of your classroom? family, and some summer food and fun. Conference St. Louis, MO Rest, reflect, and rejuvenate. We have Of course, finding areas for improvement anxious young people waiting on us to January 10 – 12, 2013 AMEA is crucial to our growth as educators. As make music with them and inspire them Conference, Montgomery, AL you reflect, list three specific goals for come August. you and your students for the next school Look in the back of this digital issue for all of Whether you sing in the choir, dance in a musical theater the AMEA forms or download from the production, play an instrument in a band, have a passion for opera, AMEA website. or lead worship for your church, the University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts has the program for you! t 0WFSNVTJDBMFOTFNCMFT t 8FFLMZQFSGPSNBODFTUISPVHIPVUUIF6OJUFE4UBUFT t \"OOVBMQFSGPSNBODFBOETUVEZPQQPSUVOJUJFTBCSPBE t $MBTTJDBMBOEDPOUFNQPSBSZUSBJOJOH t 7BSJFUZPGNBKPSTBOENJOPST 2013 Call for Sessions If you desire a university that prepares you to make 2013 Performance Application a difference in today’s culture, UMobile is for you! AMEA Hall of Fame Outstanding Music Educator center for performing arts Outstanding Administrator Young Composers Competition The course of study is music - the four-year journey is the real education! FAME Registration To schedule an appointment to audition: [email protected] or call ala breve ]8*/3\".4FYU]XXXVNPCJMFFEVDQB 21
NAfME Collegiate Dakota Bromley, President Greetings future educators! I hope that encourage all of you to find some way to for keeping me on my toes this past year. you are all doing very well in all that you further yourselves this summer as future There is also a huge thank you in order for do. I can honestly say that the AMEA educators. Almost all of our great the entire AMEA Executive Board. Thank Conference this past January was a huge universities have summer music camps, you for being so supportive of our step in the right direction for NAfME and there are countless summer music division, and I eagerly await to see what Collegiate here in Alabama. Ten different camps across the country that we can all the future has in store for this universities from across the state were take part in. One of the things I look organization! Thank you again for the represented, and I sincerely hope that even forward to most every year is being a opportunity to serve you all this year, and more get involved with this great counselor at the University of best of luck in all you do in the future! organization in the future. Speaking of the Montevallo’s Young Musicians’ Camp. It future, it looks very bright for this is such a rewarding experience, and one Membership Questions organization. I am very about the entirely that I hope that all of you can take Address Changes new slate of officers that will be running advantage of, if you have not done so things this next year, and I truly look already. The more we work with kids Add an Email Address forward to seeing what great things they before we get thrown to the fire in our can do for NAfME Collegiate. internships, the less likely we are to be Contact NAfME I know it is pretty early in the spring to be burned! 1-800-828-0229 thinking about summer, but I am sure all I would like to thank all of you for a great [email protected] you have (I know I have been!). I want to year as your president, and it has truly been an honor to serve you. I would also like to thank Skylar King and Heather Haynes for being great partners on the executive board and Dr. Moya Nordlund DAA:<>6I: Join NAfME Today! Music www.nafme.org Education for Life May/June 2012 22
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Meet the new AMEA ABA President Governing Board (as of June 1) John Cooper Austin High School President Dr. Sara Womack Greystone Elementary School President-Elect AOA President Dr. Carl Hancock Clay McKinney University of Alabama Booker T. Washington Magnet School Immediate Past President AVA President Steve McLendon Jody Powell Dothan High School St. Paul’s Episcopal School Recording Secretary Elem/Gen President Dr. Carla Gallahan Beth Davis Troy University Somerville Road Elementary Treasurer/Registrar HED President Dr. Chris Walker Dr. Lori Ardovino Clay-Chalkville University of Montevallo Middle School NAfME Collegiate Advisor Dr. Moya Nordlund Samford University Executive Director NAfME Collegiate President Editor, Ala Breve Stephanie Pesto Garry Taylor University of Alabama 24 May/June 2012
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Higher Education Division Timothy Phillips, President Greetings fellow collegiate educators of members who presided over these Montevallo for being elected President Alabama! sessions. Your important contributions and Dr. James Zingara from the are very appreciated. And thank you to University of Alabama-Birmingham for those of you who participated in and/or being elected secretary/treasurer! I have spearheaded our lobby performances. no doubt that these officers will represent This is a relatively new addition to our HED well and move us in a positive conference and something that I hope to direction with their work. I thank them see continue for years to come. both for their willingness to serve. I would like to begin this HED update by The HED mixer was held at Dreamland This concludes my final update as thanking those who worked so hard to Barbeque, just near the Convention President of the HED area of AMEA. The make January’s AMEA Conference a Center on Friday, January 20 closely after past two years have been an excellent success. Steve McLendon and Garry the recital was finished. This meeting was experience for me and I have really Taylor did a superb job organizing the a great opportunity for us to discuss some enjoyed meeting and working with various aspects of this multilayered event. HED matters as well as enjoy some good everyone on the board and with so many From the HED area, special thanks goes food. This is always one of my favorite other HED folks throughout the state. I to Dr. Lori Ardovino, secretary/treasurer, parts of our conference. look forward to the coming years, where for organizing the HED recital. As usual, I hope to continue to participate in AMEA this recital showcased excellent In the brief business meeting at the through publications, presentations, and performances by some of the finest beginning of the HED recital at this performances. As always, I encourage applied music professors in the state of year’s conference, we had an opportunity each of you to continue your involvement Alabama. Also, special thanks to the to elect new officers to represent HED on in AMEA and to persuade your many educators who presented lectures the AMEA board. Congratulations to Dr. colleagues, especially new faculty sponsored by HED, and the many faculty Lori Ardovino from the University of members, to be active members. Mouchette Enterprises, Inc. P.O . B o x 3 9 4 Northport, AL 35476 1-800-827-7141 [email protected] Cookie Dough, Cheesecakes, and other frozen foods. Hot New Product - Officially Licensed Collegiate Tumblers Custom Designed Tumblers with your school logo also available Let us help you with your fundraising needs! Roland Mouchette Former Music Educator Professional Fundraiser for over 30 years 26 May/June 2012
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Programming and Preparing for an AMEA Performance Gene Inglis, Saks High School Band First of all, I am thankful to AMEA for students involved an opportunity to create smiles, I began to remind them of how we placing their confidence in me and the and experience a sense of musical joy. prepared for the recording we submitted Saks High Band and selecting us to This goal should not in any way exclude (MPA recording). They seemed proud and perform at the 2012 In-service conference. the listening audience. focused as I laid out the framework for our It was a rewarding musical experience new challenge. which our students will always remember. After the excitement of being selected to During my tenure in Rome, Georgia, perform is realized, one must put into Due to the pressures of marching season, various ensembles performed at the action the ideas made before the tape was parades, and Christmas concerts, a couple Georgia Music Educators Association’s sent for evaluation. For me, the whole of not too familiar pieces might be good Conferences, as well as the International process is about planning. I do not always to use. For instance, if you are thinking of Association of Jazz Educators Annual share the idiosyncrasies of the process sending a tape, you should consider Convention. Each experience was well with the band, but it is constantly evolving playing something on your spring concert worth the effort put into it. in my mind. Once the letter of acceptance which could be used at conference. This has been received, the loosely formed plan will allow you plenty of time for The first thing one should consider when must begin to take shape. preparation. applying for state conference is who will still be in the group the next school term. After you have established your program, Create a clinic experience for your During my term as the GMEA State you must put your rehearsal plans into students. Several years ago, I decided to Instrumental Chair, we extended action immediately. As we gathered for do a winter concert band clinic for my performance invitations for the conference the summer fun of “band camp,” I band. My goal was to provide additional to several groups. One director informed the band we were selected to time for sections and full band rehearsals responded, “I’m not sure we can produce perform in the 2012 In-service conference. on the weekend to develop new music. I the same level of performance next year. They received the news with smiles and invited instructors for each instrument to The majority of the students will be the excitement of being recognized as teach master classes and run sectionals. I gone!” Preferably this should be worthy to perform! While viewing their was concerned that the students would considered before the tape was sent. (Middle School directors should have a clear understanding of this since the turn- over is so fast.) Why do it? “It’s just a lot of extra work,” one might say. It is work, but with good planning and proper motivation success can be achieved. The whole process from preparing live recordings to the event itself elevates the musicality of all involved to extraordinary heights. As the director, my goal is to provide those Here are some points to consider in preparing your program: What pieces are technically and musically attainable by Christmas or early January? This is a great opportunity for goal setting, but the goals must be attainable. Students need to feel that the experience is a reward for good work and then accept the challenge of greater musically, confidence, and future reward. When considering difficult music, do not forget the basic tenets of musical performance: tone, intonation, balance, technique, rhythm, balance and musicianship. Our desire to extend our students technical ability may leave us with an insufficient amount of time for preparation. We cannot lose sight of the elements of musicality which allow the ensemble to perform great music! Remember who the audience will be: members of your own professional association. You have been selected to represent the best our state has to offer. What new literature might be appropriate to perform? A varied selection is acceptable and encouraged. Many events require you to perform a certain percentage of new music. Program your selections in an order which makes listening sense to you and the audience (i.e. varying tempo, dynamics, and styles). Do not over program. Some may tend to think it is impressive to play this or that, but remember, most listeners respond to how it sounds! Guest soloists? Guest conductors? It’s all about planning. First of all, if you plan to have guest conductors and/or soloists, secure them with all pertinent information, including location, date and time. Make a decision on the logistics of the performance as it relates to hotel reservations, buses, and expenses. Take necessary actions as soon as possible for these things can fill up quickly and become a nightmare! Announcer or not? I think less is more here, but it can serve as a way to carry the audience from piece to piece with few words. Let your students’ musical offerings be the focal point for the concert. 28 May/June 2012
balk at the added rehearsal on a non- instruction on their instrument not all that common.” school day. To my surprise, my students from guest clinicians and/or Ultimately, the entire experience will be a enjoyed the experience and viewed it as a conductor. most rewarding experience for your very positive use of their time. I’ve tried students, your audience, and yourself! to repeat the activity each year since. In Learn parts quickly and Bravo! preparing for the AMEA conference, the efficiently. sectional component to this must be done Gene Inglis is Director of Bands at Saks before the end of the fall semester. After Alleviate some of the individual High School in Anniston, Alabama. the break, it is a good idea to have another pressure of personal practice time session with the full band. You can go it which frees up more time for alone or invite a director you trust to help academic work at home! your band. Don’t hesitate to ask for assistance for your students. By then, all Strengthen and develop a sense of students should know their parts and be ensemble. focused on the business of making music. The conference is in January! Here are a Involve food and fellowship, it few selling points you can give your always helps! students: Too much of any of this is a bad thing. Develop student ownership by Each director must find a balance for the representing the school and demands on their students’ lives. I am community. sure this all seems to be common sense to most. To quote my college band director, Receive professional “hands on” Dr. David L. Walters, “Common sense is ala breve 29
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FAME F A M Euture labama usic ducators Open to High School Juniors and Seniors Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center Application and $20 registration fee are due postmarked no later than December 28, 2012 Student_____________________________________________________________ Grade ____________________ Nominating Teacher _____________________________________________ MENC # _________________________ School Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ School Address __________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher Phone ________________________________ Teacher Email ______________________________________ Publicity Waiver This student participates in (circle all that apply): Band Chorus Orchestra I give AMEA permission to take photos of FAME attendees and use the ______________________________________________ Signature of Student 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 Parent if Student is under 18 Enclose $20 Registration Fee Make checks payable to AMEA The FAME program includes many important topics for students considering a career as a music educator. Lunch will be provided by AMEA Mail this application, along with the $20 registration fee, to: Steve McLendon, AMEA Past President Dothan High School 1236 S. Oates Street Dothan, AL 36301 Postmark Deadline: December 28, 2012 ala breve 31
Barbara M. Odom Distinguished Service Award Awarded to a person “who has clearly given very special service to AMEA or to the goals and purposes of AMEA.” The recipient is “clearly recognizable statewide, and the service for which the award is given, represents a long range commitment that, in every way, can be considered extraordinary and distinguished.” The person has given tirelessly and selflessly to the cause of music education in Alabama and this person’s service would be greatly missed. Forms must be received by July 15. The presentation of the award is scheduled for the AMEA Conference in January. Please complete this form and mail to the address below by July 15. Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE Cullman, Alabama 35055 Qualifications: 1. Nominee must have served the cause of music education in Alabama. 2. Nomination must be made by a current member of AMEA. This nomination should be accompanied by the following: 1. A list of specific actions which have initiated, supported and/or enhanced music education in Alabama. 2. Four (4) letters of recommendation from school personnel, community leaders and/or parents. Barbara M. Odom Distinguished Service Award Name of Nominee___________________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ DEADLINE: JULY 15 32 May/June 2012
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Alabama Music Educators Association Hall of Fame Name of Nominee_________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Field____________________________________________________________________________ Name of School(s)_________________________________________________________________________ Current Status Active_____ Retired_____ Deceased_____ Number of years spent in teaching, administrating or supporting music education in the state of Alabama ___________ Dates____________________________________________________________ Nominee's Address_________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________State_______________Zip________________________ Telephone__________________________Email_________________________________________________ In your letter of recommendation please address the following qualifications: 1. Member of AMEA/MENC and/or supporter of music education and/or professional musician. 2. Excellence in teaching or administration 3. Contributions and improvements made in music education. 4. Betterment of our profession through exemplary service or acts. 5. Professional offices, publications, awards, performances. 6. Professional ideals and academic integrity. 7. Age 55 or older. Please provide three letters of recommendation from any of the following: students, administrators, fellow teachers, community, state or national leaders. Nominator______________________________________________________________________________ City______________________________________State_______________Zip________________________ Telephone_________________________Email_________________________________________________ Send this form, along with your letters of recommendation by July 15 to: Garry Taylor, Executive Director Alabama Music Educators Association 1600 Manor Drive NE Cullman, Alabama 35055 ala breve 35
AMEA Outstanding Administrator Award AMEA honors outsanding administrators who have shown a special interest and dedication to music education in Alabama. Various individuals have been honored with AMEA’s “Outstanding Administrator” award because members have taken the time and interest to nominate them. This award provides our organization the opportunity to honor those administrators who have shown outstanding support of music education and who give all of us inspiration and direction. It is likely that every member knows of an administrator who is deserving of our recognition. Forms must be received by July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA In-Service Conference in January Please complete this form and mail to the address below before July 15. Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE Cullman, Alabama 35055 Qualifications: 1. Administrator must have served a minimum of ten (10) cumulative years in any school system(s) and /or collegiate institution(s) in Alabama. 2. Nomination must be made by a current member of AMEA. This nomination should be accompanied by the following: 1. A list of specific actions which have initiated, and/or enhanced music programs in the system which the nominee administers. 2. Four (4) letters of recommendation from school personnel, community leaders and/or parents. AMEA Outstanding Administrator Award Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ School System______________________________________________________________________________ Number of cumulative years served as an adminstrator_______________ Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ DEADLINE: JULY 15
AMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award AMEA honors its members who have shown a special dedication to music education in Alabama. Various individuals have been honored with AMEA’s “Outstanding Music Educator” award because members have taken the time and interest to nominate them. This award provides our organization the opportunity to honor those who have set high standards for our profession, and who give all of us inspiration and direction. It is likely that every member knows of colleagues or former teachers who have influenced him or her greatly, and who should be honored with our recognition. Forms must be received by July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA In-Service Conference in January. Please complete this form and mail to the address below before July 15. Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE Cullman, Alabama 35055 Qualifications: 1. Educator must have served a minimum of ten (10) cumulative years as a music educator in any school system(s) and/or collegiate institution(s) in Alabama. 2. Nomination must be made by an AMEA member or by a school administrator. AMEA Board members are ineligible for nomination during their terms of office. This nomination should be accompanied by the following: 1. A list of specific actions which have initiated or enhanced music education at the local level and/or at state, regional or national levels. 2. Four (4) letters of recommendation: one from a fellow music teacher and three others from any appropriate source. (May include one from a former student, if available.) AMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ School System______________________________________________________________________________ Number of cumulative years served as a music educator_______________ Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________ DEADLINE: JULY 15
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Noteworthy... (WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F. directions we might not have gone.” Dr. John M. Long Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim announced the 2012 winners of Kennedy “We have seen first-hand how much Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational difference a single teacher can make in the Inspirational Teacher Award Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants life of his or her students,” said Darrell M. which recognize inspiring teachers across Ayers, Vice President of Education at the the United States. After receiving Kennedy Center. “The Kennedy Center is hundreds of nominations through the grateful to administer such a meaningful Kennedy Center website, 10 teachers were award recognizing this important selected for their exceptional influence on profession.” their students. Award recipients each receive $10,000 and are showcased, along Noted composer and lyricist Stephen with the people they inspired, on a website Sondheim frequently attributes his success dedicated to inspirational teachers. The to the teachers in his life. The Kennedy awards were created in honor of Stephen Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Sondheim’s 80th birthday and were Teacher Awards are presented each year initiated and funded through the generous on Sondheim’s birthday —March 22—to support of Freddie and Myrna Gershon. a select group of teachers, kindergarten through college, who are nominated via The 10 teachers are: Chris Bundy of Floyd the Kennedy Center website at (kennedy- Central High School in Floyds Knobs, IN; center.org/sondheimteacherawards). Vincent Catano of Catholic Memorial School in West Roxbury, MA; Christopher 2012 Collegiate Awards: Chapter of Excellence Collins of Rains High School in Emory, The NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Award was developed to recognize TX; Amy Gibson of Huntingtown High chapters for their successful chapter activities. The award recognizes chapters for School in Huntingtown, MD; Richard successful music programs, professional development, recruitment, and service, and Golenko of J. Frank Dobie High School in is based on significant contributions made by chapters to the development of the Houston, TX; Dr. Riffat Hassan of NAfME Collegiate program at their institutions. Three NAfME Collegiate Chapter University of Louisville in Louisville, KY; of Excellence awards are awarded in each of the four categories. Congratulations to Dr. John M. Long of Robert E. Lee the schools receiving the 2012 awards as follows: High School in Montgomery, AL; Donna Porter of Picayune Memorial High School Chapter of Excellence in Music Programs from Alabama: in Picayune, MS; Nicole Waicunas of • Miles College (Chapter 1245), Fairfield, AL, Advisor: Jemmie Hawkins Edwin O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT; and Roderick Zano of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA. In many people's lives there is at least one Leslie Welker was presented the Women Band Directors teacher who inspired and helped them International Scroll of Excellence become who they are today. Although the by WBDI President Pat Garren. range of subjects and grades taught spans widely, these teachers have one thing in common: each has overwhelmingly impacted his or her students’ lives and encouraged them to reach their potential. “Teachers define us,” stated Stephen Sondheim. “In our early years, when we are still being formed, they often see in us more than we see in ourselves, more even than our families see and, as a result, help us to evolve into what we ultimately become. Good teachers are touchstones to paths of achieving more than we might have otherwise accomplished, in ala breve 39
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL BAND MARKED TORNADO Alabama Child Development Resource ANNIVERSARY WITH A ‘THANK YOU’ CONCERT Center to provide the signature “Journey of Hope” emotional recovery program to Washington, D.C., April 13, 2012— Save the Children’s post-tornado relief 4,000 children and adult caregivers throughout the region. Deadly tornadoes, last April, may have efforts in Alabama Working with children in Alabama since turned its trophy-filled band room into 2005, Save the Children has partnered with schools in Clarke, Escambia, wreckage and destroyed most of the Since the initial days after the deadly Wilcox and Washington counties to provide early childhood development instruments, but for the Phil Campbell tornadoes of last spring, Save the programs for children from birth to age five, and literacy, nutrition and physical High School band, the music never Children’s U.S. Programs has dedicated activity programs for children from kindergarten through sixth grade. stopped. On the eve of the one-year more than $780,000 to disaster response About Save the Children anniversary of the devastating storms, and recovery efforts in the state, working Save the Children works to break the the band hosted a concert on March 17 at closely with communities across cycle of poverty and improve the lives of children by ensuring they have the the Regency Square Mall in Florence, northern Alabama to meet children’s resources they need—access to a quality education, healthy foods and Ala., to express its gratitude for the needs and help families cope with the opportunities to grow and develop in a nurturing environment. When disasters outpouring of support it received stress, loss, fear and grief that follow in like hurricanes and wildfires strike, Save the Children is among the first on the throughout the year. the wake of such disasters. ground ensuring the needs of children are being met. “Thousands of kids affected by the Save the Children’s early childhood Southeast tornadoes education, literacy, physical activity and nutrition, and emergency response witnessed the funerals of programs reached more than 147,000 children and families in the United States neighbors, teachers and, last year alone. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.org/usa. in some cases, parents and other loved ones,” said Mark Shriver, Senior Vice President for Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. “As much as we need states and first responders to better protect children and Members of the Phil Campbell High School Band families before and during disasters, perform during the “Thank You” concert emotional and psychological support is The Giving Thanks concert paid homage just as important in the aftermath.” to the power of music to lift the students’ spirits in the face of tragedy and loss, the In its continued effort toward recovery, resilience of the Phil Campbell Save the Children has granted $174,000 community, and the kindness of to the Tuscaloosa City School District individuals and organizations whose and $39,000 to the University of contributions made it all possible. At this first public appearance since the storms, the students debuted new instruments purchased with a generous Warner Music donation arranged through Save the Children. In addition, Save the Children awarded $12,000 of relief funds to Phil Campbell High School and Elementary School, including $2,000 for the replacement of the band’s destroyed uniforms and shoes. “My students and I can’t thank Warner Music and Save the Children enough,” said the band’s director, Bobby Patrick. “The grants allowed us to have a concert season and helped restore some of the normalcy for these students.” 40 May/June 2012
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2012 AUDITION DATES INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES February 9 | February 11 | February 25 • Symphonic Band 0XVLF6WXGLHV • Orchestra at AUBURN UNIVERSITY • Concert Band w w w. a u b u r n . e d u / m u s i c • Campus Band • Marching Band • Percussion Ensemble • Jazz Band • Trumpet Ensemble • Low Brass Ensemble CHORAL/VOCAL ENSEMBLES • Chamber Choir • Concert Choir • Gospel Choir • Men’s Choir • Conductor’s Choir • Women’s Choir • Opera Workshop • AU Singers DEGREES • Bachelor of Arts in Music • Bachelor of Music Education • Master of Education in Music Education • Specialist in Education in Music Education • Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS FOR MORE Department of Music INFORMATION CONTACT: www.aubur n.edu Auburn University Auburn University is an equal oppor tunity educational institution/employer. Department of Music 101 Goodwin Music Building 42 Auburn, AL 36849-5420 Phone: 334.844.4165 Fax: 334.844.3168 Email: [email protected] www.auburn.edu/music May/June 2012
Alabama Orchestra Association Clay McKinney, President Hello! Things are moving right along for conference. It would be great if we could please fill that out and us and we have many exciting things to reverse this as it is a great time to network get it submitted by June report. You can always check the web site and share ideas with one another. It will 1st as well. at www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org be an exciting year for us with Gabriel for details on everything that is going on Kahane performing with the Alabama We have two with AOA. Symphony as part of the schedule of big changes for All events. Speaking of events, we have many State that we hope to implement this year. The first ever district orchestra talented teachers among us in the AOA. If First, we are planning to change from festival for our state was a great success. you have a lecture or other presentation video to audio only for the all state The Southeast District, under the for professional development that you auditions. The rest of the logistics of leadership of AOA District Chair Eugene would like to present at the conference Auditions will remain the same. Students Conner, presented a program for will still register and audition live at a Symphonic Orchestra on April 29th at Southeast Honors Orchestra the Cultural Arts Center in Dothan. location determined by the district chair, On the program were Spirit of the please fill out a proposal and get that the only difference being that they will be Pioneer by Susan Christiansen, submitted. We have many talented recorded with audio only and no video. Slavonic Legend by Elliot Del Borgo, orchestral and other string players in our Finale to Mozart Symphony No. 15 state and it would be great for us to learn The other exciting change is that arr. Sandra Dackow and Themes from from one another and share ideas. The Sinfonietta will now include winds, brass Star Wars by John Williams arr. By form may be found at the AMEA website and timpani. Orchestral playing is Charles Sayre. I am especially proud under AMEA forms. Just click on the link growing in our state and we see the need of the collaboration with band to raise up more advanced winds, brass directors in the area especially John and percussion students. We will keep you Taylor who assisted with directing updated on the progress of Sinfonietta via and organizing the honor band students the website. If you have any thoughts or from district 8 who participated in the suggestions about this new endeavor for orchestra. The AOA is immensely grateful the All State orchestra festival please e- to Eugene who made the decision to have mail those to me. Also if you have any and then organized the Honors Orchestra. thoughts or suggestions about clinicians His leadership is an inspiration to us all for next years AMEA conference please and we hope to see more district festivals send those to me as well. As always it is a pleasure serving as your president and Eugene Conner Clay McKinney John Taylor together furthering orchestra education in our state. It is so vitally important that we and collaboration around the state in that says 2013 call for sessions and submit promote our orchestra programs in the future. your form by June 1st. If you know you state and raise awareness of the will be submitting something please email wonderfully talented strings students in The annual AMEA conference me and let me know. Also, you will see a our midst. will be here before we know it. I would form there that says Performance like to challenge us all to be more present application. If you would like to bring Thanks for all you do, at the conference. Historically we have your orchestra group to perform at AMEA Clay had a small number of us come to the ala breve 43
AMEA Division Events 2011 - 2012 Alabama Bandmasters Association AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band All-State Band Festival January 19-21, 2012 - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center April 12-14, 2012 - Mobile Summer In-Service Conference All-State Solo Festival June 27-28, Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach April 11, 2012 - Mobile District I All-State Band Auditions January 28...........................................Brewer High School District Honor Band February 17-18...............................Bob Jones High School District II State MPA February 23-24............................................................TBA District III March 15-16......................................................Decatur HS District IV Solo & Ensemble Festival March 31.........................................Liberty Middle School April 21............................................Hartselle High School District V All-State Band Auditions District VI State MPA January 14..................................Jacksonville High School District VII February 29-March 2................Gadsden City High School District VIII District Honor Band March 9-10.........................Gadsden State Comm. College Solo & Ensemble Festival April 30...............................................Oxford High School May 1......................................................Arab High School All-State Band Auditions January 28...............................Muscle Shoals High School District Honor Band February 17-18.................................Cullman High School State MPA March 6-8................................Muscle Shoals High School May 5......................... Muscle Shoals Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival January 14...........................................Hoover High School All-State Band Auditions March 30-31.................................Homewood High School February 28-March 1...................Homewood High School District Honor Band March 6-8.....................................................................TBA State High School MPA April 24....................................Homewood Middle School State Middle School MPA May 5.........................................Thompson Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival January 28..........................................................Tuscaloosa All-State Band Auditions February 22-23..................................................Tuscaloosa State MPA February 24-25...................................................Livingston March 15...............................................................Prattville District Honor Band April 24..............................................................Tuscaloosa Solo & Ensemble Festival January 28..........................................Opelika High School All-State Band Auditions February 24-25...................................Auburn High School District Honor Band March 6-8...........................................Auburn High School State MPA March 3..............................Smiths Station Jr. High School April 21............................................Montgomery Catholic Solo & Ensemble Festival January 14.......................................Davidson High School All-State Band Auditions March 7-8.........................................Saraland High School State MPA April 28.........................................Semmes Middle School May 5......................................Spanish Fort Middle School Solo & Ensemble Festival January 28.................................................Troy Elementary All-State Band Auditions March 7-9.......................................Enterprise High School State MPA March 16-17..............................Eufaula, Lakepoint Resort April 21...........................................Rehobeth High School District Honor Band Solo & Ensemble Festival Alabama Orchestra Association Final Date for live auditions for all levels All State Results Posted AMEA Conference October 15, 2011 November 16, 2011 January 19-21, 2012 Consult the info guide for your district on the All State Orchestra Acceptance Deadline Renaissance Montgomery Hotel web for specific dates! December 1, 2011 All State Financial Aid Deadline Begin To Contact Alternates All-State Orchestra Festival October 15, 2011 December 2, 2011 University of Alabama Videotape District Mailing Deadline Begin mailing music February 9-12, 2012 October 16, 2011 December 5, 2011 For AOA All-State audition dates and district info go to www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org 44 May/June 2012
Alabama Vocal Association Fall Workshop - September 9-10 - UA Moody Music Building, Tuscaloosa All-State Show Choir Auditions - September 29-30 - Wallace State, Hanceville September 30-October 1 - Huntingdon College, Montgomery All-State Show Choir Festival at AMEA Conference - January 19-21- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center Honor Choir Festival at AMEA Conference - January 19-21- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center FAME - January 19- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center All-State - March 7-10, 2011 - Samford University, Birmingham OCS/OA at All-State - March 7-10 - Samford University District I Honor Choir Screening Decatur High School............................................October 13 All-State Auditions First Methodist Church, Florence.......................November 6 District II Central United Methodist Church, Decatur.....November 7-8 District III Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Decatur High School........................................November 29 District IV State Choral Performance Assessment First Baptist, Decatur..............................................March 14 District V Florence, TBA.........................................................March 15 District VI Spring S&E First Methodist, Florence............................................April 5 District VII Honor Choir Screening Tuscaloosa High School...........................................October 4 All-State Auditions Northport Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa..............November 2-3 Tuscaloosa County High School........................November 29 Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Tuscaloosa County High School.............................February 7 Spring S&E University of Alabama...........................................April 12-13 State Choral Performance Assessment Honor Choir Screening Mortimer Jordan High School................................October 11 All-State Auditions Northport Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa..............November 2-3 Mortimer Jordan High School............................November 29 Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Mortimer Jordan High School..................................March 27 Spring S&E Mt. Vernon Methodist, Gardendale.................February 27-29 State Choral Performance Assessment Honor Choir Screening Oxford High School...............................................October 27 All-State Auditions First Baptist Church, Oxford.............................November 4-5 Fall S&E Gadsden City HS................................................September 27 Oxford High School..........................................November 29 Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Gadsden City High School...................................February 23 Spring S&E Gadsden City High School...........................................April 5 State Choral Performance Assessment Honor Choir Screening Huntsville High School.........................................October 25 All-State Auditions Central United Methodist Church, Decatur......November 7-8 TBA....................................................................November 29 Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Columbia High School, Huntsville...........................April 2-3 State Choral Performance Assessment Willowbrook Baptist Church, Huntsville........February 27-28 Spring S&E Honor Choir Screening Montgomery Academy...........................................October 12 All-State Auditions St. James School, Montgomery............................November 9 Tallassee High School........................................November 30 Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS First Baptist Church, Tallassee.............................February 28 Spring S&E First Baptist Church, Tallassee.............................February 28 State Choral Performance Assessment Honor Choir Screening UMS Wright...........................................................October 18 All-State Auditions Springhill Baptist Church, Mobile................November 10-11 UMS Wright..........................................................December 1 Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS Spring Hill Baptist................................................November 1 Fall S&E Spring Hill Baptist.................................................February 9 Spring Hill Baptist.........................................................May 1 Spring S&E State Choral Performance Assessment Elementary/General Division October 7-AMEA Elementary Music Festival with Dena Byers at the Wright Center, Samford University. October 8-AMEA/AOSA Joint Workshop with Dena Byers at Samford University. November 9-12-AOSA 2011 Professional Development Conference in Pittsburg, PA. January 19-21 - AMEA In-Service Conference, Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center ala breve 45
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