August/September 2016 Ala Breve

ala breve August/September 2016 The Official Publication of the Alabama Music Educators Association







ala breve the official publication of the Alabama Music Educators Association August/September 2016 Features... 7 AMEA Governing Board Directory 8 2017 Conference Quick Facts 13 Alabama ESSA Community Engagement Tour Dates 18 Phi Beta Mu Tips That Click 20 AMEA Governing Board Meeting Minutes 22 FAME Scholarship Essay by Christopher Shorter 28 Teaching Today by Joseph Pergola 30 Campus Connections 31 Choral Music Reviews by Diane Orlofsky 32 In Memoriam 32 AMEA Past Presidents 35 Review - Squeak Big: Practical Fundamentals for the Successful Clarinetist by Jennifer Tinsburg 36 AMEA Industry Members 39 Call for Research Posters 40 AMEA Schedule of Events 42 Integrating edTPA® ... by Nancy Barry, Jane Kuehne, and Guy Harrison Departments... Advertisers Index NAfME Collegiate....................................29 Alabama School of Fine Arts ...................19 Panama City Music Festivals .....................4 6 ........................President American College of Musicians ...............39 Samford ....................................................47 8 ................................AOA Arts Music Shop, Inc ..................back cover Sunburst ....................................................10 10..............................HED AU Bands HS Honor Band.......................34 UA Bands..................................................23 13 ......................Collegiate AU Bands MS Honor Band......................46 UA School of Music .................................45 14 ..............................ABA AU Music Department ...............................3 UAB Bands...............................................24 17 .................................AVA Faulkner University Music .........................9 UAB Music...............................................25 20 ...................ELEM/GEN Gadsden Music Company.........................37 UNA Department of Music.......................12 Huntingdon College Bands.......................38 University of South Alabama Bands.........26 JSU Music ................................................21 University of South Alabama Music.........11 John M. Long School of Music (Troy) .....33 Yamaha .....................................................16 Landmark Tour and Travel .........................2 ala breve 5

Susan Smith, AMEA President I am honored to write my first article for the organization. We have moved forward with and Congressman Gary Powell. It is very Ala Breve as the President of AMEA. It is an the plans to hire an Assistant Executive moving to have the chance to come together honor and privilege to serve and support Director. We welcome Mildred Lanier in this with other state MEA organizations to meet those who have chosen teaching music as position after an exhaustive search and know with our elected officials and tell them about their life’s work. I would like to share some she will bring much to the organization. I the great things music teachers do for the of the goals for the next two years of our really don’t think any of us can fully students of Alabama. organization and hope you will join me in our appreciate what Garry Taylor does for forward movement while embracing our AMEA and I am pleased we will be able to One of the main items discussed with the history and traditions. give him the support needed to make the legislators was the funding of the Every Child conference run smoothly. I have also called Succeeds Act and how important it was for all 1. Build Bridges on each division to continue to look past students in our state. For the first time, funds As music teachers we are often the only arts “what we have always done” to “what we will be available through your localities for teacher in our building or department, so it is would like our organizations to look like and music education as a part of a well- rounded vital to the longevity of our careers and be able to do?” education. It is very important that each of discipline that we reach to other divisions for us gets involved with the decisions on additional support and shared resources. 4. Recognize and Encourage Success funding at the local school board level. While President, I hope to reinforce these Our state has wonderful music teachers who connections between divisions and teachers make an impact on our communities, In summary, one of the wonderful parts of as well as our community at large. Our schools, and students. I believe it is the beginning a new school year is the clean slate discipline is supported by music vendors for responsibility of AMEA to promote and we start with literally and figuratively. We can the resources we need to teach students in recognize those in our organization for their change the things we thought ineffective our classrooms. We rely on our music longevity and those who are making an from the previous year and we can highlight industry colleagues to make our conferences impact on our discipline on a regional and what we have found to be successful teaching and student events possible. Our national level. We will refine our awards for tools. I hope you will try to find a mentor relationships with those partners is very membership to better highlight those who teacher to help if you are new to the important to the success AMEA. We will have served as well as add awards for profession. If you are experienced, I hope look to embrace, expand and reinforce those programs and teachers who strive to the you will take the time to help a younger partnerships over the coming years. highest levels of performance and education. teacher. We have the best jobs in the best country in the world. Take time to make a In June, the AMEA leadership team traveled positive impact on other teachers as well as to Washington DC for the NAfME Hill Day your students. Any and all suggestions for and National Assembly June 22 - 25, 2016. AMEA are appreciated and encouraged. Greg Gumina, Sara Womack, Savannah Please feel free to email any of the board if Smith, Latrice Green, and I met with we can help you in any way. Have a great year! representatives from Senator Shelby’s and Senator Sessions’ offices as well as those from Susan Congresswoman Roby, Congresswoman Sewell 2. Encourage and Support Teachers In a world where arts educators and teachers in general seem to be lacking support and resources for continuing development, it is my hope we will work to encourage and support new and veteran teachers. I will work to reach and serve the under- represented populations of AMEA and support the involvement of all. Leadership potential identification and mentoring are an important part of what our organization can bring to our community at large. We all want AMEA to be vital and robust in its mission. I believe we will succeed with involvement from a variety of people from every size and type of school. 3. Plan for the Future AMEA was represented at NAfME’s Hill Day by AMEA President Susan Smith, We will continue to review and revise our Collegiate Latrice Green, NAfME SD President Sara Womack, Collegiate Savannah Smith, documents, bylaws, and procedures for maximum efficiency and transparency as we and AMEA President-Elect Greg Gumina build upon the strong foundation of our organization. We will update our strategic plan every two years revisiting our path as an 6 August/September 2016

AMEA Governing Board 2016-2017 President President­Elect Treasurer/Registrar Susan Smith Greg Gumina Pat Stegall Saint James School Shades Valley High School AMEA Registration 6010 Vaughn Road 6100 Old Leeds Road PO Box 3385 Montgomery, AL 36116 Irondale, AL 35210 Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 [email protected] (205) 956­4638 [email protected] [email protected] Immediate Past President President, ABA Carl Hancock Recording Secretary Micheal Holmes University of Alabama Carla Gallahan Mountain Brook Junior High School Box 870366 212 Smith Hall 205 Overbrook Rd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Troy University Birmingham, AL 35213 (205) 348­6335 Troy, AL 36082 (205) 871­3516 x 8525 [email protected] (334) 670­3502 [email protected] [email protected] President, AOA President, Elem/Gen Samuel Nordlund President, AVA Cliff Huckabee 405 Buchanan Hall Ginny Coleman The Montgomery Academy Samford University Tuscaloosa County High School Lower School Campus 800 Lakeshore Dr. 12500 Wildcat Drive 1550 Perry Hill Road Birmingham, AL 35229 Northport, AL 35475 Montgomery, AL 36106 [email protected] (205) 342 2670 334­462­3790 [email protected] [email protected] President, AMEA Collegiate Joshua Meyer AMEA Collegiate Advisor President, Higher Education University of Alabama Ted Hoffman Becky Halliday (256) 566­1265 Univesity of Montevallo University of Montevallo [email protected] Station 6670 Department of Music Davis Music Building 308 Davis 317 Industry Representative Montevallo, AL 35115 Montevallo, AL 35115 Becky Lightfoot (205) 665­6668 (205) 665­6666 Arts Music Shop [email protected] [email protected] 3030 East Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36116 Assistant Executive Director Alabama Department of Education 334/271­2787 Mildred Lanier Arts Education Specialist [email protected] 101 Hayesbury Lane Andy Meadows Pelham, AL 35124 50 North Ripley Street Executive Director [email protected] Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Editor, Ala Breve (334) 353­1191 Garry Taylor [email protected] 1600 Manor Dr. NE Cullman, AL 35055 (256) 636­2754 [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 - February/March (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 7

Samuel Nordlund- President, Alabama Orchestra Association and string ensembles across Alabama. orchestras across the state. While we I am honored to succeed Sarah Schrader as It is no secret that Alabama lags far behind obviously need more string programs, it is President of the Alabama Orchestra other states in public school string and just as important that our wind players are Association. Under Sarah’s leadership, All- orchestra programs. Each student who introduced to the exhilaration of symphonic State Orchestra participation increased, and participates in All-State Orchestra, OMPA, playing. Orchestra must not be merely a the AOA successfully ran Alabama’s first ever youth orchestra, or their school program is a niche, but an invaluable vehicle of fine art Orchestra Music Performance Assessment testament to the parents, teachers, and that opens doors to musical appreciation, for full orchestras, string orchestras, and administrators who are invested in exposing education, and performance. guitar ensembles this past April. Hosted by our students to the greatest music of the past Auburn University, the event was a huge 350 years. With a full slate of high profile I am excited to announce that Dr. Andrew success and we plan for it to become an clinicians and conductors coming to Alabama Dabczynski has accepted our invitation to annual event! to work with our children during the AMEA present three sessions at the 2017 AMEA conference, All-State, and OMPA, I hope conference as one of our distinguished that even more school administrators will clinicians. Professor of Music Education at become aware of the value of orchestra and Brigham Young University, Dr. Dabczynski strings. Just imagine the school musical with is co-author of the String Explorer series of a live, student orchestra in the pit, or a method books. In addition to an exciting state conference, we will welcome Dr. Sandra AOA’s new executive board includes collaborative concert between the choir and Dackow (Festival), Dr. Foster Beyers President-elect Dr. Guy Harrison (Auburn orchestra! (Sinfonia), and Dr. Christina Chen-Beyers as University), Secretary Dr. Daniel Stevens our 2017 All-State Orchestra conductors. (UNA), and Treasurer Jacob Frank (Decatur Students in Alabama deserve opportunities Under the direction of Dr. Dackow, the Youth Orchestras). I myself teach at to experience string and orchestral playing, Festival Orchestra will present the world Samford University in Birmingham. The just like they do in surrounding states and premiere of Alejandro Basulto-Martinez’ four of us, along with Past-President Sarah around the country. The University of Triptico de Luz, winner of AOA’s 2017 Schrader, are professional musicians and Alabama, Samford, Auburn, and UNA are all composition competition. Please visit educators at all levels, from elementary to producing high quality music educators who www.alabamorchestrassociation.org for more higher education. We are all strongly invested would love to remain in Alabama and start information on our guests, and event dates in building and strengthening programs string or orchestra programs. Instead, they including 2017 OMPA which will occur in across the state, and I encourage you to reach are leaving for opportunities in Georgia, the Spring at a date TBD. We welcome you out to any of us with ideas on how we can Tennessee, and Texas to name a few. Take to join us for an exciting upcoming year! create, support, and strengthen orchestras pride in not only supporting music education, but supporting professional and youth 2017 AMEA Professional Development Conference Quick Facts (The October issue of Ala Breve will provide complete details of the conference, including the schedule, performing groups, clinicians, etc. This quick guide is provided in advance for your convenience.) l Dates: January 21-23, 2017 l Location: Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center and the Embassy Suites Hotel l Dynamic Keynote Speaker: Scott Lang l Lobby performance applications are due by October 1. See the AMEA website (www.myamea.org)for the form. l FAME applications are due by January 8. See the AMEA website (www.myamea.org) for the form. l Pre-register on-line (myamea.org) l Reserve a room at the conference rate: Visit the AMEA website (www.myamea.org) for the Renaissance AMEA group link. Call 334-269-5055 for Embassy Suites. Use code AME. 8 August/September 2016

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Becky Halliday - President, Higher Education Division Greetings, and studies toward the advancement of music Alabama, it is important for teacher education education locally, nationally, and globally. The programs to prepare for the challenges of welcome back to a new school year! As I begin deadline for submitting a poster is Monday, EdTPA. By working with the Collegiate November 7, 2016 by 11:59 p.m. CST. More Division to face this challenge, students and my time as President of the Higher Education information can be found on the AMEA faculty can support each other in their website www.myamea.org. This session gives analogous roles. Division, I would first like to take this faculty members an opportunity to meet with colleagues from across the state that may have I hope that the coming school year brings opportunity to recognize the contributions of similar research interests. much success, as our university programs prepare students for their future music Dr. Jim Zingara. Under his leadership, faculty This January at the AMEA In-Service classrooms. Please contact me with any Conference, the HED will feature a panel questions or comments ([email protected]). members from across the state have been session titled I’ll Follow You: The role of the I look forward to working with you! accompanist in collaborative playing. This engaged in forward-thinking dialogue toward interactive session will focus on the Introducing... collaboration between applied faculty, student, the advancement of music education through and accompanist in performance preparation. AMEA’s New Website! Topics for discussion may include selection of Visit www.myamea.org AMEA. Alongside President-Elect Mildred music, rehearsal techniques, communication, and other aspects of accompanying that may = Conference Lanier (Jefferson State Community College) maximize successful performances. Immediately following this session, the Higher Education = Division Events and Secretary-Treasurer Katrina Phillips Division Recital will feature the panelists, who will perform the music discussed in the = On-line Ala Breve (Alabama State University), I hope to continue session. = Forms strengthening the HED membership through As the coming years bring change to the teacher certification process in the state of = Meeting Minutes and Reports communities of scholarship, productive and = Resources engaging conference sessions, and in = Awards collaboration with the Collegiate Division. = So Much More! Each year, the AMEA In-Service Conference offers a poster session for students and faculty who are engaging in innovative and rigorous 70&4#+5+0)(14#0&5 +6475˜64#9$'44  '6'4)'06 70&4 #0..'0FNIgILJgEFIF˜+ 0#0u70$7456.75T%1/ 707456.75T%1/ 10 August/September 2016





Joshua Meyer -  President, AMEA Collegiate Division Greetings Collegiate Members, graduates to answer any and all questions we as aspiring music educators have. It will be a great Like the teachers who Welcome back to another exciting school year! I opportunity to not only learn how to best prepare inspired us through hope your summer has proved to be a great time for the teaching field, but also to network and music, I firmly believe of rest and relaxation for all that lies ahead. Before make viable connections to those already there. It that each and everyone the stress of methods classes, practice logs, and is an event you definitely do not want to miss! of you will make an music history hit us full force, I would like to amazing positive provide you with a small bit of encouragement. Lastly, if you have not already, now is a great time impact on the world. We are not just studying to be music educators. to renew your NAfME membership. Doing so will We are training to become life changers, culture keep you in the loop with all music education creators, and superheroes in our own right. Like developments and professional opportunities. the teachers who inspired us through music, I firmly believe that each and everyone of you will The Board is putting all of our creative energy make an amazing positive impact on the world. into making this an amazing year for the collegiate division, and I’m very excited to be a part of it. If Our largest and most important event this year is you have any questions, comments, or concerns the collegiate summit on October 9th. It will be please feel free to contact me at any time! hosted at the University of Alabama in the newly renovated Ferguson Center, and will be catered by Sincerely, one of Tuscaloosa’s local barbecue establishments. In addition to accomplished guest speakers, the Joshua Meyer board is putting together a panel of recent AMEA Collegiate Division President [email protected] (256)566-1265 EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT WHO: Members of the Every Student August 9 - Carver High School, Montgomery COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOUR Succeeds Act Implementation Committee will DATES ANNOUNCED provide an overview of ESSA, which continues August 16 - Auburn High School, Auburn to build upon the framework the Alabama State New law will help strengthen Alabama’s Department of Education has established for August 18 - Helena High School, Helena educational priorities preparing Alabama’s students for college or career upon graduation from high school. August 23 - Parker High School, Birmingham WHAT: The Every Student Succeeds Act Appointed by Governor Robert Bentley, the (ESSA) replaces the No Child Left Behind committee is comprised of educators, lawmakers, August 25 - Davidson High School, Mobile (NCLB) law and affords states greater flexibility. school board members and parent advocates. The ESSA encourages states and schools to Upon conclusion of the presentation, attendees September 6 - The Academy for Academics and innovate and at the same time maintain a focus will have an opportunity to ask questions and Arts, Huntsville on accountability, an emphasis on state and local provide feedback to ESSA Implementation systems of improvement, and a more balanced Committee members on how Alabama can *The dates and locations for two additional tour assessment system. The Every Student Succeeds develop a more equitable K-12 public education stops will be announced at a later date. Act (ESSA) Community Engagement Tour will system. The committee’s work will continue highlight the benefits to Alabama public school throughout 2016, culminating with a final INFORMATION: To learn more about ESSA, students and professionals as well as detail how recommendation made to Governor Bentley, visit the Every Student Succeeds Act page on ESSA will complement Alabama’s Plan 2020. followed by a vote of the Alabama State Board the Alabama State Department of Education of Education. website, the Every Student Succeeds Act Implementation Committeepage, or click here. WHEN: The Every Student Succeeds Act Follow the ESSA Community Engagement Community Engagement Tour will be hosted at Tour on Twitter at #ESSAAlabama. eight* school systems throughout the state. All tour stops will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7 p.m., followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Dates and locations are as follows: ala breve 13

Micheal Holmes - President, Alabama Bandmasters Association Are you ready for Training Clinic, and it was very well received another great year? by all in attendance. This is a “work in progress” and will continue to evolve. Check There are so many What great attendance we had for the Social abafest and our ABA/AMEA webpage for things related to teaching band that are the Hour/Shrimp Boil - approximately 160 future updates related to the application same year after year. The fundamentals of directors and family members attended. Old process and requirements. teaching children to play an instrument Fogey Steve McLendon shared some remain the same. Good posture, hand wonderful memories as well as a great As a member of NAfME/AMEA/ABA, position, embouchure formation, how to message to all that attended. President-Elect you also have responsibilities. Return all enter the band room, where to put your stuff, Doug Farris is already planning a great 2017 dues, fees, registrations, and respond to all respect for one another, and the list goes on Summer Conference. Thank you to AWB correspondence in a timely manner. Renew but does not change. However, if it is year Apparel, Southern Performances, Art’s your NAfME membership now if you one or year thirty-five, it is an exciting time. Music Shop, Demoulin Uniforms, Sound have not done so. All Alabama Why? Because it is never really the same. Choices Recording, Super Holiday Tours, memberships expired in June 2016. Please Our students are what keeps this journey and Mouchette Enterprises for serving as do not wait until the AMEA In-Service in fresh, interesting, and not routine. I love sponsors of the Social Hour. Hopefully, you January to renew as this creates delays in the sixth grade students! They are fun, needy, and your family also got in some much onsite registration and pre-registration pick- interesting, open, and smarter than we know. needed beach time as well. We will return to up process. Check the AMEA/ABA website To see them go from not knowing how to Hampton Inn-Orange Beach June 21-22, regularly. You will find needed forms, All- put an instrument together to playing with 2017. State Band audition requirements and etudes, proficiency in just a few months is very Cumulative Music list, ABA Directory, and special. We are with them as they grow up, We had a very productive ABA Board other useful and needed information. Check and that is why they are so special to us. The meeting. I am honored to be working with the abafest.com site weekly for students that stick with us from beginning to such great people. The Music Selection announcements and calendar updates. Your end are why we come back for “another great Committee once again has added quite a few ABA state officers and district officers will year” because we know that someday those new compositions to our cumulative list. The continue to use this site to keep you are the students that will come back and Constitution Committee chaired by Doug informed as well as have you register for stand on the podium ready to begin their first Farris submitted a number of events such as All-State and MPA. great year! recommendations to clean-up our Bylaws and Board Policy. The Bylaw changes will be Conference registration and lodging ABA Summer Conference 2016 was “one of emailed to all ABA members to review prior reservations are available now. Visit the the best ever.” That is a comment that was to acting on them at the AMEA Conference. AMEA website to access this information. repeated to me many times as we prepared Executive Secretary Harry McAfee received Pre-register today and save. We have a great to wrap up. I am positive that if you a well-deserved positive review from the line-up of performing ensembles and attended, you were not disappointed. Many board as well. Thanks to Harry for a job well clinics/sessions representing ABA for this thanks to the 313th Army Reserve band for done. John Cooper and Chris Lindley conference. opening our conference with music provided presented our new Adjudicator Certification by their fine Brass Quintet. The 313th Jazz I wish you success as you begin another great Combo provided entertainment and ABA Summer year. And DON’T FORGET THE knowledge as they served as the Conference SUNSCREEN! demonstration group for David Allinder’s informative clinic related to the Jazz Band rhythm section. Dr. Rick Good, Jeff Fondren, Nathan Haskew, David Waters, and Stephanie Ezell showcased the wealth of talent we have in our organization by presenting outstanding clinics as well. “The Lure of the Dark Side,” presented by lawyer Emily Hawk Mills, contained information that every educator needed to hear. If her advice is followed, there would never be another educator jailed for inappropriate contact or communication with a student. 14 August/September 2016

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Ginny Coleman - President, Alabama Vocal Association Welcome to another on using the new forms at our Fall mission of serving the students in Alabama new school year. I am Workshop. You may also reach out to any of if we do not reach the teachers. Teachers are very honored to be the AVA Board members if you have our connection to the students. A recent trusted with the task difficulty when using the new forms. study identified several reasons why Alabama of leading the AVA teachers do not participate in AVA events. over the next two Moving forward, we hope to find other ways While many of these circumstances are out years. After serving that we can use technology to increase our of our control, we can do a better job of for six years on the efficiency. The AVA Board has already begun connecting with our teachers who may be AVA Board, I have identified some areas that to explore the potential to reduce our All- new, struggling, or isolated. Some of our I believe could use our attention. In this State audition expenses through the use of ideas include: column I would like to discuss three of them: various recording technologies. We welcome increasing our efficiency through the use of your input and ideas in this area. =Continuing the New Teacher technology, focusing our mission statement, Luncheon at Fall Workshop and reaching out to our membership. MISSION STATEMENT =Reduced Fall Workshop registration TECHNOLOGY According to our handbook, the mission of fee for first-year teachers the AVA is to provide a variety of educational I am very pleased to continue Carl Davis’ experiences for students that will encourage =Free Fall Workshop registration for initiative to move our organization forward their lifetime appreciation of and veteran teachers who have not in its use of technologies that facilitate record participation in the art of choral music. Our attended in the past 3 years keeping, registering for events, and goals include promoting cooperation among communicating with our membership. We choral directors in Alabama, enhancing the =Free event registration for schools have tested several of these technologies over programs of vocal music in schools in that have not participated in recent the past few years and feel confident that this Alabama, providing a means for professional years is a time to move away from paper ideas and methods to be shared, and notifications and “snail-mail” and make use promoting growth and higher standards in =Adjusting our performance of the technology that is available to us. music education throughout the state. assessment guidelines to give more adjudication options at SCPA In an effort to increase efficiency and reduce In my personal and professional life, I costs, we will be moving more of our constantly strive to do what I say I am going If you have ideas for other ways that we can communications from hard copy to to do. I do not always succeed. However, it connect with teachers who may be new, electronic format. This year, we will e-mail is a goal that I keep in the forefront of my struggling, or isolated, please let us know. most newsletters and correspondence, mind because I want to be a person of Your feedback is appreciated. including All-State notification letters. We integrity. As an organization, I believe that will continue to use tools like Vertical we must also do what we say we are going to UPCOMING EVENTS Response to send e-mails to our membership. do. Over the past six years of service to We will continue to require registration with AVA, I have often wondered if we are truly Our Fall Workshop will be held September the AVA database so that we are sure to have following our mission statement and 9th at First United Methodist Church in your preferred e-mail address on file. We will accomplishing the goals we have made. Do Montgomery. Dr. Jeffery Redding, who will also use Remind, a communication tool that our events and services carry out the mission also serve as our High School SATB All-State will allow you to receive reminders of that we have identified or are we just doing clinician, will present two interest sessions deadlines and other notifications via text what has always been done? Are there other and a reading session. Dr. Andrew Minear, message. You can join the AVA Member things that we could be doing instead to new choral director at UA, will also present a Remind group now by texting @avadir to better accomplish these goals? Please do not session. We will spend time reading the All- 81010. misunderstand me. I firmly believe in the State music, meet briefly with our districts, value of many of the things that we do as an and answer any questions about online This year, registration for every AVA event organization. But, if we do not occasionally registration forms. JW Pepper will be there will be available online. Our Executive pause to think about what we are doing and to sell All-State music. Register online by Secretary/Webmaster is working diligently to why we are doing it, we run the risk of visiting www.alavocal.org. Please attend and have all of these forms ready for us by the becoming an organization that exists only to encourage others to attend as well. beginning of the school year. The AVA perpetuate itself. I would like to challenge Board has been testing the new forms and you to identify areas where we can improve. Thank you for taking to the time to read feedback is overall very positive. We think Your ideas are always welcome. about your professional association. Please that you will find them to be very user send questions, suggestions, or ideas to me friendly. However, we realize that with the REACHING OUT at [email protected]. Your move to any new technology there will be a feedback is always appreciated. Have a great learning curve. We will have a short session There will be no way that we can fulfill our start to your school year! Ginny ala breve 17

Phi Beta Mu Five Powerful Strategies To Begin Your Year As we begin this new school year, it is this case, what is being attempted is not to take students to honor band. It is good to always a good idea to try and take a little based on the needs of the students but on go to contest. It is good to go to band time and review where we have come from the needs or preconceptions of the director. camp. It is good to play concerts. Do you and also look forward to where we want to Band directors frequently enter new see the point? Too much good can become travel. I came across this previous situations with goals based on the kind of superficially executed; then it ceases to be contribution to “Tips That Click” many band they want to have and the kind of truly good. years ago and have reflected on it personally performances they want to present. The at the beginning of every year since I band we have in our fantasies, the band The same point can be made in the discovered it. Dr. Johnny Jacobs wrote this someone else had or has, the band we were organizational area of the band. Someone in the early 90’s when he was serving as in high school, or the band we had at somewhere has devised a form for every Band Supervisor for the Jefferson County another time and place may have little conceivable purpose. The problem is that school system after a full and successful relationship to the present situation. someone has to fill them out and someone career on the podium. Jefferson County was has to keep up with them. There are, of the flagship school system in the state at The teacher’s needs and desires certainly course, certain things that a responsible, that time and leadership of Dr. Jacobs and cannot be ignored; however, the goals of a ethical band director has to do. There are his predecessor, Mr. Larry Deagon, set a band program should be based on the needs some who do not do these things, because benchmark for the instrumental music of the students. This means the particular they are unethical and irresponsible. They programs of the entire region. Dr. Jacobs students in the current situation. If I were glide by with far less than appropriate effort. says so many good things in a relatively few to say that the director’s desire to perform There are also some directors who try to words and I hope this article will get your the Hindemith Symphony or the latest implement every good idea that anybody year off to a good start! Cadets drill should be forgone until he or ever had. In most school settings this is she has the band to do it, all would agree. futile. Supervisor’s Broken Record Goal misappropriation, however, does not Dr. Johnny Jacobs have to be this obvious or extreme to be Be realistic. Do the ethical basics and problematical. It can be subtle, it can extend whatever else you can add and still do a While trying to arrive at an unusual to all aspects of the band program, and it thorough job. Your students will be better contribution to this column, I realized that can result from too much caution as wells a off than if you attempt too much and do it such a contribution would be more likely to too much ambition. haphazardly, and you might make it to come from my point of observation than retirement without burning out. from what I might say. As a supervisor of Keep an open mind concerning what you bands for the last four years, I have had the plan to attempt until you have assessed the 3. DON’T DEPEND ON THE KIDS opportunity to assist many band directors. needs of the students, the capabilities of the In doing this I find myself saying some students, resources of the situation, and the “My band would be a lot better if my kids things over and over. Some of these things limitations of the situation. Much would practice at home.” Have you ever said are neither new nor profound, but are frustration and inefficiency will be avoided or heard this? It is a worthless statement and apparently issues that are prone to escape as a result. is probably not even true. one’s consciousness in the day-to-day fray. If I find it necessary to give these reminders 2. DO LESS AND DO IT BETTER Students need to be motivated to practice to my outstanding group of teachers, individually. They need to be taught how to perhaps they might be meaningful to you I frequently observe directors who are practice successfully. How good your band the readers of this column. So, here are five trying to do too much and not doing any of is will definitely relate to how successful you bands from my broken record. it really well. It is good to have after school are at getting them to do it. You do not, practice. It is good to have section however, have to depend nor should you 1. LET THE BAND WEAR ITS OWN rehearsals. It is good to have jazz ensemble. depend, on their doing it for the band to be SHOES It is good for every student to play a solo good and to be successful. (I am talking to and play in a small ensemble. It is good to most folks. If “good” and successful” to Many times I witness a combination of give private lessons. It is good to have a pass you means a standing ovation at the teacher frustration, student frustration, and off system. It is good to hear challenges. It Midwest Clinic, I am probably not talking overall inefficiency, because what is being is good to have visiting clinicians. It is good to you.) attempted does not fit the circumstances. In to teach theory and appreciation. It is good 18 August/September 2016

The fact is that a great many students, who correcting mistakes than they are at keeping 5. DON’T GIVE UP turn out to be very productive contributors, the class moving in a positive psychological Being a band director is harder than it ever never develop the ability to make a lot of flow. Here are some tips on how to do this: was, but students need you more than they progress on their own. They are not a. Do basic drills first. ever have. It is not easy to be growing up at motivated to practice enough (they are more b. Secondly, move into detailed new this time. The most important good you do group oriented). They do not remember teaching. Stay in this mode only as long as may never show up in your band’s what to practice, nor do they remember they students’ concentration and discipline performance. how you said to practice it. You must guide are at their high level. their practice in class by drilling on c. Thirdly, review previously taught material Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu International fundamentals everyday. Then you must take with considerable emphasis on continuity. Bandmaster Fraternity is committed to the a problem solving approach to performance d. Toward the end of class, play through improvement of bands and band instruction in preparation that relates to the fundamentals something that involves everyone and that this state. Comments on this column and ideas for drilled. will affect everyone positively. future columns are welcome! Please email: e. Play more and talk less. [email protected] Whatever it is that you feel is necessary for f. Work on small tasks in rapid succession. your students to do, see that they do it while g. Utilize the “Joe Friday Method”, “Just you are with them. What they then do on The Facts.” Spend more time telling the their own will be icing on the cake. students what to do and less time explaining what they did wrong. (Much of the time it 4. ORGANIZE AND PSYCHOLOGIZE is necessary only to have the solution explained. It is not always necessary to A class should be organized so that you drill explain the mistake.) fundamentals, teach new material and h. Devise tasks that will gradually bring review previously taught material, while execution from where it is to where you maintaining a positive emotional and mental want it. climate. Many directors are far better at Note to self: see www.asfaschool.org for a well orchestrated education Make music the soundtrack to your tuition-free, public education, grades 7-12. At the Alabama School of Fine Arts you will engage in a minimum of 3 hours a day of professional music instruction while earning your high school diploma. Whether you sing or play strings, wind, brass or percussion, play for keeps at ASFA. Boarding facilities available. Audition and admission information is available online. ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS ala breve 19

Cliff Huckabee -  President, Elementary/General Division I hope this message finds every one well after partnering with us and hosting the festival at Music is Elementary will also have a booth a restful summer. I am starting my second Samford. in the exhibit hall as last year. We will also year as the President of the have two elementary performances in the Elementary/General Division, and I look The following day from 9 AM till 3 PM concert hall along with other sessions of forward to serving you once again. Phil (Saturday, October 22nd), we will have a joint interest to our elementary music teachers. I Wilson will continue as President-Elect AMEA/AOSA teacher workshop at a local am very excited about the 2017 In-service preparing to take over as President in elementary school in the Birmingham area. and encourage everyone to attend! Please be summer of 2017. Ben and Kristina Sisco will We are still working out all the details and we sure to pre-register and book your hotel continue as our Music Festival Directors will email out registration information once it rooms at the special conference rate! You can along with the rest of the Elementary is available. If you are not receiving emails find links to do both online at Division Executive Board and District from the Elementary Division, please send www.myamea.org. Officers. us an email at: [email protected] and we will gladly add you to our email list. I am honored to serve our elementary/ Our 10th Annual Elementary Music Festival is general division as President, and I look coming up on Friday, October 21st, 2016 at Finally, our AMEA Annual In-service will be forward to seeing you at one of more of our Samford University. We have over 45 schools Jan 19th – 21st, 2017 at the Renaissance Hotel upcoming events! committed to participate totaling about 450 & Conference Center in Montgomery. This 4th & 5th grade students from all over the will be our last year in Montgomery as we Respectfully Submitted, state. We will have Roger Sams and Vicki make the move to Birmingham in 2018. We Portis as clinicians, and we thank Dr. Susanne are excited to have some outstanding Cliff Huckabee Burgess from Samford University for clinicians and exhibitors this year. First, we will have Andrea Coleman with us on Thursday and Friday. She will also do a fun evening session on that Friday night. We will also have Roger Sams, Georgia Newlin, and David Frego from Music is Elementary, and they will present throughout the In-Service and will have a Thursday night fun session. Meeting Minutes AMEA Governing Board Meeting June 9, 2016 Saint James School, Montgomery, Alabama The AMEA Governing Board met at Saint James School Andy Meadows, ASDOE, Arts Education Specialist, was made to hire Carl Hancock to serve as webmaster in Montgomery, Alabama on June 9, 2016 . The meeting presented/discussed information regarding Arts and social media advisor for $1,500.00 per year was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by AMEA President Education and the Course of Study. (Huckabee, Coleman). Passed. Susan Smith. Present at the meeting: Susan Smith, Carl A motion was made to accept the budget as edited Hancock, Carla Gallahan, Garry Taylor, Mike Holmes, AMEA 2016 Conference registration went very well with (Gumina, Huckabee). Passed. Doug Farris, Cliff Huckabee, Ted Hoffman, Greg the assistance of NAfME. We will request the same Gumina, Pat Stegall, Ginny Coleman, Sam Norland, Josh assistance for the 2017 Conference. Garry Taylor conducted Leadership Training for the Meyer, Becky Halliday, Frank Buck, Becky Lightfoot, and AMEA Executive Board and discussed 2017 Conference Andy Meadows. New Business Planning. Dr. Larry McLemore, Head of School, Saint James FAME Scholarship – the Board reviewed/voted on Announcements/Reminders School, welcomed the AMEA Board to the campus. student applications. National Assembly – College Summit – Hill Day will be The minutes of the January 20, January 21, and January Assistant Executive Director position – the search and held June 22-26, 2016. 23, 2016 meetings of the AMEA Board were read by interview process for this position was completed. Recording Secretary Carla Gallahan. The minutes were Mildred Lanier was recommended for this position. A Ala Breve column deadlines: Fall, July 15, 2016; Winter, approved as read (Hancock, Norlund). motion was made to accept the committee’s September 15, 2016; Spring, January 15, 2017; Summer, recommendation (Holmes, Hancock). Passed. April 15, 2017. Garry Taylor presented and discussed the AMEA Financial Report. Strategic Plan update – a motion was made to review our The Southern Division meeting will be held September Strategic Plan biannually (Hancock, Norlund). Passed. 11-12, 2016, in Atlanta, GA. Visit the AMEA website (www.myamea.org) for officer and Honor Ensembles Directors were notified on Monday, Respectfully submitted, division reports June 6 and students will be notified beginning Monday, Dr. Carla Gallahan June 13, 2016. Recording Secretary Old Business Budget Report – the proposed budget was presented and The Board conducted a brief review of the AMEA discussed by Carl Hancock and Garry Taylor. A motion Handbook. 20 August/September 2016

AUDITION DATES Friday, February 24, 2017 Saturday, February 25, 2017 Friday, March 3, 2017 Saturday, March 4, 2017 WWW.JSU.EDU/MUSIC David L. Walters Department of Music 201 Mason Hall Music 700 Pelham Road North Jacksonville, AL 36265 Phone: 256.782.5559 /JacksonvilleStateUniversity /JSUnews #JacksonvilleState /JSUpix

for music is evident in communicated as friends, and not as strangers, all because of our love of music. Giving a everything he does. person the chance to learn about music opens up a whole new world of expression to them Twenty years after and allows them to expand their minds in an entirely different way. Children that have been FAME college, he’s still playing exposed to music education tend to do better his saxophone whenever in school. Some of my earliest memories of he can and singing all learning skills are from singing and dancing the time. He instilled a along with Barney. I remember music and respect for all kinds of movement being a daily part of my kindergarten class. Music teaches things in a music in me when I was way that differs from the regular lecture. A student learns from experiencing instead of Scholarship Essay young and he and my from just listening. We learn and apply math mother have continually skills through the counting structures and supported me as I have patterns in music. This also helps us to see grown throughout my patterns in the real world resulting in a broadening of our scientific thinking. I’ve by Christopher Shorter musical journey. In seen classmates even make up little songs to addition to that, my help them remember facts for tests. In this way, music serves as a study guide and a quick father also started my reference to recall facts. Music touches all facets of the school experience. I have had the music theory lessons privilege of performing before a thousand or so primary aged students. They come in very I have loved music for as long as I can when I was very young. Obviously most of it talkative, but once the music begins, the room transforms. If a familiar song is played the remember. In fact, the first voice I heard after didn’t make any sense to me at that time. Just thousand become one in song and movement. Music can also be a stress reliever. For me, I was born wasn’t one of my parents’ or the imagine him trying to explain to a five year old going to band is a chance to throw myself into the music and to forget about everything else. doctor’s voices, it was the melodious sounds what specific type of cadence just played In middle school, I had band at the end of the day and it allowed me a little time to get away of Frank Sinatra’s voice and my dad playing through the radio. As I grew older, though, I from the stressors my day had presented. In contrast, in high school I had band first period along on his guitar. From the very beginning began to understand and appreciate what he every day. This allowed me to start my day with something I love and usually put me in a of my life, I was exposed to music. As a was telling me. It helped me to become a great mood to begin my day. A music class can help calm stress, improve a student’s day, build toddler, I attended Kindermusic which led to better player and also better appreciate what on academic skills, and help improve a student’s overall self-concept. Music is also taking piano lessons in early elementary was happening in the other parts around me. one of the easiest ways to express yourself. Whether it is through playing an instrument, school. Later in my elementary school years, I These guides have helped me to develop into singing, writing, or even dancing, music brings a way to communicate feelings that words was introduced to the recorder. I fell in love a young musician and have definitely inspired alone just cannot. In each of these ways, music can change lives. As a result, I believe with the recorder and made the Recorder All- me to continue their passion for teaching and everyone should have access to music education. stars ensemble allowing me an opportunity to become a music educator myself. Christopher Shorter graduated from Hewitt-Trussville High School perform with a music group for the first time in May and plans to major in music education at the University of Alabama. He attended the FAME program at the 2016 at the University of Alabama. In addition to Music is always the place I can go to make AMEA Conference and received AMEA’s FAME Scholarship. that, my dad was always playing his guitar or myself feel good and I would like to help the keyboard and singing around our house. other people have this feeling. I want to have When I was three, my dad bought me a guitar music in my life forever. In addition to my and encouraged me to play and sing with him. love of music itself, I want to instill that love Later in life, he taught me that music could be in others. I will be forever grateful to my band an escape from frustrations and stress and he directors, music teachers, and parents for encouraged me to use the keyboard to vent allowing me to have the joy of music in my my frustrations. life and I would like to continue the cycle by giving someone else this amazing gift. As a rising 6th grader heading to middle school, I was introduced to the band. I chose I believe everyone should have access to music to play the clarinet and haven’t looked back. It education because music changes lives. Music was here that I became inspired to become a transcends all the boundaries of race, gender, music educator specifically. The joy of economic status, and distance. It connects us teaching resonated within me from the very all and allows students to interact with others first rehearsal as I watched my own band in ways that they may never have had directors at work and saw their passion and otherwise. I had the opportunity to visit an love for music. Even in middle school, I saw internationally renowned music college last the fire my band director Mr. Peters had for summer. While there, I met a rising high his profession. I wanted to be that excited and school senior much like myself except he lived passionate about something. I soon found that in India. India seemed a world away to me at it was easy for me to feel this passion with the time. Because we both had a passion for music. My father was also a music major and music, however, we spoke a similar language. although he doesn’t work in the field, his love Within minutes we connected. We 22 August/September 2016







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Teaching Throughout history, public education has often been 5. The means to modulate student anxiety the focus of national discussion. Today, teachers and 6. The ability to change student behavior Today teaching is the target of every pundit, politician and 7. The capacity for empathy self-proclaimed expert. If you follow the noise, you by will hear teachers blamed for everything from failing Pedagogy: Joseph T. Pergola schools to bankrupting state budgets. It has always been expected that teachers know their subject matter well enough to transfer their Yes, it’s true that too many children in too many knowledge to their students. Today, teachers need to school districts fail. But let’s not loss sight of the be experts in their field. Not only must they know improvements we have made with a quickly changing the history of their subject, but they must understand student demographic for whom English is a second the full scope and sequence of the curriculum and language and for children growing up in homes all the latest research that effects their subject area. where parents have little or no formal education. Teachers need to master two types of knowledge: Most teachers still lack the financial, scientific and Content Knowledge which is a deep knowledge technological resources necessary to maximize of the subject to be taught, the applicable theories, instruction and improve their effectiveness. We are principals and ideas of a specific discipline. responsible for preparing students for the twenty- first century without the resources or common tools Curricular knowledge which involves the scope of the modern work world. and sequence of concepts as well as the forms and means for communicating content. The Future of Teaching How will your students learn the subject matter? The world of public education and the future of What new skills and knowledge should your students teaching has changed dramatically over the last develop? decade. The economy, new technology and changing How will you help your students gain literacy? demographics are three important factors that have How will your students use their learning? changed the face of education and the way teachers How will you enable your students to enjoy their learning teach.To insure student learning, teachers today must xperiences? possess a combination of unique human and How will your students learn to inquire and discover new pedagogical skills. information? How will your student self-assess their learning? The Human Factor: Education needs teachers who see teaching as a The Economy career calling to which they are prepared and ready to The economic conditions of the first quarter of the pursue as their life long work. All teachers must twenty-first century have created trying times for demonstrate real pleasure in teaching. Their subject public education. The economic recession has caused area should be a true source of joy which they desire serious tax shortfalls resulting in lower state aid to to share with students. A love for children and a public education. Since taxes and state aid are the concern for their intellectual development as well as backbone of educational funding, schools have had their emotional and physical well-being is a critical to make severe budget cuts to compensate for this characteristic necessary for success. Outstanding significant loss of funding. Such conditions have teachers understand the importance of maintaining translated into program reductions, program excellence in teaching and learning. elimination and fewer teaching positions. “It’s all about relationships” Demographics Building trusting relationships with students is crucial Today, many students speak different languages and to successful social interactions with your students. have different cultural traditions. More than half of Effective teachers have developed an important set the foreign born children in the United States are of unique social skills that allow them to successfully Hispanic and speak Spanish as their native language. interact with their students. Chief among these skills Although trends in immigration and birth rates is: predict no single racial or ethnic group will make up 1. An understanding that words and actions affect students a majority of the population in the very near future, 2. The discipline to censor their comments and use tact the Hispanic population is growing faster than all the 3. The ability to be flexible other racial and ethnic groups combined. 4. The ability to read facial expressions ala breve 27

Being prepared to address the changing cultural Conclusion: face of today’s students requires a new approach Although teachers today continue to be faced to teaching. An approach that focuses on the with lower wages than other occupations following questions about diversity, culture, requiring the same or less formal education, language and differentiation. Ask yourself: individuals motivated to teach today must commit to developing a unique set of skills while Do you hold a positive view of diversity? exhibiting the best of human qualities; the desire Are you very familiar with the cultures of the students to give, to contribute and to make a difference. in your classroom? If the definition of a “hero” is a person of Can you understand and speak their native language? distinguished courage and ability who displays Are the principals of “Differentiated Instruction” self-sacrifice for the good of humanity, then applied? teachers today are truly society’s heroes. Technology Joseph Pergola is the Today, teachers need to make the integration of retired Director of Fine technology into their curriculum a priority. Arts from the William Students expect to have and use technology in Floyd School District on their classrooms. They are part of the new digital Eastern Long Island, and informational age. New York. A graduate of the New York College of Teachers who incorporate various forms of Music, he received his technology in their instruction have more undergraduate degree motivated students. When technology is and teacher effectively implemented in the classroom, it certiEication from Dowling College, a Masters makes significant difference in the level of Degree from SUNY Stony Brook and his student learning. Technology allows students to Administrative Degree from C.W. Post become active participants in the learning University. process. During his tenure at William Floyd, he taught The following are essential technology skills a elementary, middle school and high school teacher should understand and be able to use in band. His performance ensembles received the the teaching / learning process: highest rating at New York State Ensemble 1. Internet Search and Research Adjudication for 21 consecutive years. 2. Email 3. Word Processing Shortly after being named Director of Fine 4. Databases Arts at Willaim Floyd, the music department 5. Presentation Tools was named a MENC Model Music Program. 6. Grade Books Both the New York State Theater Association 7. Productivity Apps and the National Theater Association named 8. Social Media Mr. Pergola, Arts Administrator of Year. Additional Technology Skills Every Teacher He currently works for the National Education Should Possess: Service Company as Director of Education and 1. Edit Digital Audio Arts Development and is a member of the 2. Use Video Content adjunct faculty at C.W.Post / Long Island 3. Use Social Networking University. Mr. Pergola is a published author 4. Compile Digital Portfolios with numerous books and articles to his credit 5. Curate Web Content and serves as a frequent clinician at MENC 6. Use Digital Assessment Conferences throughout the United States. 7. Use Mobile Devices 8. Employ Graphic Organizers August/September 2016 9. Use File Sharing 28

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Campus Connections... News and Happenings from Alabama’s Colleges and Universities Colleges and universities are encouraged to submit newsworthy material and announcements for publication in Ala Breve Samford University The John M. Long School of Music – All music curricula require an audition for Troy University admission and/or placement into private Samford’s Marching Band has lesson study. Check out our website for the New Director As a new school year begins, we are grateful to application to the Department of Music and AMEA for providing this opportunity to audition requirements: www.auburn.edu/music. Samford University’s School of the Arts share information with our music colleagues announces the appointment of Tim Heath as and music students across the state. All-State Workshop the new Director of Athletic Bands and assistant professor of Instrumental Music Up-coming Annual Events: Don’t miss our All-State Workshop on Education. Previously, he was a graduate Saturday, December 10, 2016 for students teaching assistant with The University of Southeastern United States Middle auditioning for 2017 all-state ensembles on Alabama bands, where he is a candidate for School Band Clinic – Dec. 1-3, 2016. wind, brass, or percussion instruments. The the educational doctorate in music education. Auburn University All-State Workshop is Contact Dr. Mark Walker designed to help students enhance their Tim’s other marching band experiences audition and performance skills. The include serving as the front ensemble Southeastern United States Choral workshop will include a variety of topics that coordinator for the Music City Drum & Bugle Clinic – Jan. 13-14, 2017. target each element of the Alabama all-state Corps and staff positions with Methodist audition: scales, technique, phrasing, and University’s “Pride of the Carolina’s” in Contact Dr. Diane Orlofsky sight-reading. Students will be coached on Fayetteville, NC, and the University of North specifics related to each required etude, and Carolina at Pembroke’s “Spirit of the Southeastern United States HS suggestions for improvement and sight- Carolina’s” in Pembroke, NC. He was also the Honor Band/Conductors Clinic – Feb. reading practice techniques will be provided. Director of Bands at Spring Creek High 2-4, 2017. Faculty performers will discuss the audition School in Seven Springs, NC. He has process from both the performer and adjudicated for the marching band activity in Contact Dr. Carla Gallahan adjudicator perspectives. Registration North Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama. information is available on our website Guitar Festival – Feb. 19, 2017. Tim has presented at sessions and research at Contact Dr. Robert Gibson Honor Bands state and national music conferences and is published in Percussive Notes and The Vocal Jazz Festival – Mar. 22-23, 2017. The Auburn University Bands is pleased to Instrumentalist. He holds a Bachelor’s degree Contact Dr. Diane Orlofsky hold the annual Marching Honor Band from The University of North Carolina at (Saturday, September 20, 2016) and two Greensboro and a Master’s degree from The Clarinet Day – Mar. 25, 2017. annual symphonic band festivals, one for University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Contact Dr. Tim Phillips Junior High and Middle School students (February 2-4, 2017) and another for High For more information about Samford’s Additional information about the John M. School students (February 9-11, 2017). Both marching band program, contact Tim at 205- Long School of Music may be found at festivals include three separate honor bands, 726-2485 or email him at [email protected]. music.troy.edu. We invite you to visit us online along with special guest conductors and or in person soon. clinicians, and end with a final performance Alabama Intercollegiate Band by all bands for parents and the community. Auburn University More information can be found on the The 2017 Alabama Intercollegiate Band will Auburn University Band website: perform in January at the Alabama Music Auburn University’s Department of Music is http://band.auburn.edu/event/index.htm. Educators Association In-service Conference pleased to announce the 2017 audition dates I invite you to read about our distinguished in Montgomery. The Alabama Intercollegiate for all students for admission into music faculty, major performing ensembles, Band was designed by Alabama curricula, our All-State Workshop for programs of study, and available scholarships, college/university band directors to be a instrumental students, and our annual Honor and assistantships on our website at: collaborative, educational experience. Dr. Band Festivals. www.auburn.edu/music. Contact the John Locke, Director of Bands at the Department of Music at 334-844-4165 or University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2017 Audition Dates: [email protected] if you have questions will be the conductor. about our degree programs or offerings. Thursday, February 9, 2017 for wind, brass, and percussion students participating in the War Eagle! 2017 Symphonic Honor Band Saturday, February 11, 2017 for voice and piano students. Saturday, February 18, 2017 for wind, brass, percussion, string, and piano students. 30 August/September 2016

Choral Music Reviews Diane D. Orlofsky, Ph.D. Rest whimsical to pair with Renaissance madrigals? Choir, James Jordan, Conductor Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) Look no further than George Shearing’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvGN Text: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) adaptations of Shakespearean texts, Songs and x5Vl9DE SSATB, unaccompanied (with piano re- Sonnets. Born blind and the youngest of nine hearsal part) children, Sir George Shearing received his I must admit – I am an unabashed fan of the Publisher: ECS Publishing (1.2478) only formal music education at the Linden works of composer Paul Mealor. Informally Approximate performance time: (ca. 3’30”) Lodge School for the Blind. Shearing went known as the “royal conductor,” Mealor YouTube performance (Bob Cole Conserva- on to become one of the world’s most continues to write music that is redefining the tory, Cal State University Long Beach Uni- influential jazz composers and pianists, choral palette. Every note has a purpose; versity Choir, Olga Spriggs, Conductor composing over 300 songs (including the jazz every pause an opportunity for the listener to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT6VI standard, The Lullaby of Birdland). Shearing’s dwell on what came before. In my opinion, OV_m88) solos often drew on the music of Satie, he maximizes the interplay of voices, Delius, and Debussy for inspiration. His acoustics, and text in a refreshing way. Ralph Vaughan Williams masterfully sets this affinity for writing choral music remained Christina Rossetti religious sonnet with the throughout the later years of his career and Utilizing the text of C. S. Lewis, Mealor delicate simplicity of a folk song and the captivated the likes of John Rutter, who employs a variety of tone colors and moods to reverence of a motet. While death is never composed his Birthday Madrigals in 1995 to represent the multidimensional nature of specifically mentioned in the piece, it is honor and celebrate Shearing’s 75th birthday. human and divine love. The Special Service alluded to as a long sleep or rest. The narrator Some of the Shakespearean texts Shearing Choir of Westminster Abbey first performed doesn’t appear to be particularly sad about the chose for this work are familiar and others are this piece on November 13, 2013 during a death but speaks with a calm assurance that merely whimsical and work well with his service dedicated to the memory of Lewis. It life is eternal and her rest is blessed. Vaughan “tongue-in-cheek” jazz harmonizations. is not until the baritone solo toward the end Williams does a remarkable job of subtly text Others are lovely gems that are simply and of the piece that Lewis reveals what he painting by carefully controlling texture, masterfully set by this multi-faceted musician. believes to be the ultimate expression of strategically placing unexpected non- This work can be performed as a mini- sacrificial love (the death of Christ). harmonic tones, and delicately balancing masterwork or the pieces can be performed as sound and silence. This is a jewel in the separate compositions. Either way, the variety, Love’s as warm as tears, Love is tears: repertoire that deserves to be heard! whimsy, and accessibility of these pieces are Pressure within the brain, Tension at the throat, bound to please both the singers and the O Earth, lie heavily upon her eyes; audience. Deluge, Weeks of rain, Haystacks afloat, Seal her sweet eyes weary of watching, Earth; Featureless seas between hedges where once was green. Lie close around her; leave no room for mirth I. Live with me and be my love With its harsh laughter, nor for sound of sighs. Love’s as fierce as fire, Love is fire: (from Sonnets to Sundry Notes of All sorts infernal heat clinkered with greed and She hath no questions, she hath no replies, Music) Hush’d in and curtained with a blessed dearth pride, Of all that irked her from the hour of birth; II. When daffodils begin to peer Lyric desire Sharp-sweet, Laughing, Ev’n when With stillness that is almost Paradise. (from The Winter’s Tale, Act IV, scene denied, Darkness more clear than noonday holdeth her, ii) And that empyreal flame whence all loves came. Silence more musical than any song; III. It was a lover and his lass Love’s as fresh as spring, Love is spring. Even her very heart has ceased to stir: Love’s as hard as nails, Love is nails: (from As You Like It, Act V, scene iii) Blunt, Thick, Hammered through the medial nerves Until the morning of Eternity IV. When daisies pied (from Her rest shall not begin nor end, but be; of One Who, And when she wakes she will not think it long. Love’s Labour’s Lost, Act V, scene ii) Having made us, Knew the thing He had done, V. Who is Silvia? (from Two Seeing (with all that is) Our cross, And His. ********* Gentlemen of Verona, Act IV, scene ii) Love’s as warm as tears, Love is tears. Songs and Sonnets VI. Fie on (from The Merry ********* George Shearing (1919-2011) Text: William Shakespeare (1564? – 1616) Wives of Windsor, Act V, scene ii) Dr. Diane Orlofsky is SATB, piano and double bass (optional) VII. Hey ho, the wind and the rain Professor of Music and Publisher: Hindon Publications, HMB 226 Director of Choirs at Troy (bass part, 226-a) (from Twelfth Night, Act V, scene i University, where she Approximate performance time: 17’30” ********* oversees the choral program (YouTube performance: University of and teaches undergraduate North Texas University Singers, Richard Love’s as Warm as Tears and graduate classes in Sparks, Conductor Paul Mealor (b. 1975) music education. She is the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl5gfa Text: C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) conductor of the Troy 4cjdA) Unaccompanied SATB (with moments of University Concert Chorale SSAATTBB); piano reduction and the Director of the Troy University vocal jazz Looking for something lighthearted and Baritone solo ensemble, frequency. Publisher: Novello & Company Approximate performance time: 4’30” (YouTube performance: Aberdeen Chamber ala breve 31

David L. Walters In Memoriam Wilbur “Bodie” Hinton From al.com... From oanow.com... David L. Walters, who served as director of bands at Former Auburn University Marching Band Director Jacksonville State University for 30 years, died in Wilbur “Bodie” Hinton, 95, died this past June. December at the age of 92. Hinton was the director of the Auburn University Marching Band Ken Bodiford, current director of the Marching Southerners, posted from 1956 to 1969 and head of the Department of Music from 1969 a tribute on Facebook announcing Walters' death. to 1984. \"It breaks my heart to have to announce that our beloved friend and \"The Auburn Bands are saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Wilbur leader Dr. David L. Walters has passed away,\" Bodiford wrote. \"The \"Bodie\" Hinton,\" said Rick Good, current director of bands for world lost a bright light today. This is one of the saddest days of my Auburn University. life.... He will forever live in our hearts.\" Hinton served as President of the Alabama Music Educators Walters' name adorns the school's music department, where he served Association from 1960-1962 and was inducted into the Alabama Music as director from 1961 to 1991. Educators Association Hall of Fame in 2008. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Walters served six years in the U.S. Good said Hinton was responsible for the Auburn band ditching their Navy and graduated from the Navy School of Music. He then received gray cadet-style uniforms in favor of orange and blue \"Yale-style\" a degree in music from Miami (Ohio) University, did graduate work at uniforms. Washington of St. Louis and received a master of music from Florida State University. The marching band’s outdoor practice field was named after Hinton in 1986. During his tenure, the Southerners marched in the inaugural parade of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and represented Alabama in \"He insisted that Auburn men and women demonstrate class in all the 1976 bicentennial parade in Philadelphia. Walters developed many areas of life,\" Good said. “ That spirit still lives on today in the annual of the traditions of the band, such as music majors serving as section Bodie Hinton award, voted on by the members of the marching band leaders for the Southerners and training younger musicians. Many go and presented to the senior who best demonstrates the spirit and on to be band directors themselves. Dr. Walters was inducted into the excellence that is The Auburn University Marching Band.” Alabama Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 2009. 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, Jr. 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 1970 Jerry Bobo 1994 James K. Simpson 32 August/September 2016



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Squeak Big: Practical Fundamentals for the Successful Clarinetist Review Review by Dr. Jennifer Tinberg The many elements involved in playing the clarinet can be challenging to both beginning and advanced clarinetists. For educators that do not specialize in clarinet, the multitude of possible problems in a clarinet section can be frustrating. Dr. Phillip O. Paglialonga’s book, Squeak Big: Practical Fundamentals for the Successful Clarinetist¸ addresses all aspects of clarinet playing in both practice and teaching. Squeak Big is presented in four sections: Pedagogy, Effective Practicing, Daily Elements, and Additional Resources. Of these sections, Pedagogy is the largest, encompassing the full spectrum of clarinet fundamentals. It includes basics, such as breathing and embouchure, as well as more advanced ideas, such as tone development and legato finger motion. In these chapters, Paglialonga describes each concept, includes visual examples, and provides both conceptual and practical exercises. Concepts such as posture, tone development, and relaxation are given equal weight to more traditional method book exercises, which most often highlight finger technique and articulation. Paglialonga’s descriptions and examples of concepts are some of the most attractive parts of his method book. The addition of conceptual exercises is very useful for educators working with beginning students, since they allow students to see or feel the concept in a basic form before applying it to their clarinet playing. Concepts such as tonguing are often simple to explain, but very challenging in practice. The inclusion of exercises that allow students to see and experiment with reed vibration and pressure is a huge benefit when teaching something that we cannot accurately monitor visually. By linking these simple demonstrations to more standard tonguing etudes, educators are provided with excellent teaching strategies for all levels of clarinet students. The section on embouchure would be of particular interest to non-clarinetist music educators. Besides excellent descriptions of forming and maintaining a good embouchure, this section also includes a chart of common issues heard in clarinet playing, with the corresponding embouchure problem and methods to correct the issue. Unlike many other clarinet methods, Squeak Big encourages students and music teachers to be aware of the great variety of clarinet tones found when listening to professional performers. This fosters ideas of musicality and expression, while providing strong fundamentals in basic techniques. A discussion of practice techniques and a proposed scale routine are additional resources that round out Paglialonga’s comprehensive guide to clarinet playing. Squeak Big is a unique resource that is accessible to all levels of clarinet playing. The clear descriptions, visual examples, and complete scope of topics makes it a fantastic book for both advanced clarinetists and music educators. Squeak Big is published by Imagine Music Publishing, and can be purchased at www.squeakbig.com. Paglialonga, Phillip O., Squeak Big: Practical Fundamentals for the Successful Clarinetist. Medina, NY: Imagine Music Publishing, 2015. Dr. Jennifer Tinberg is a lecturer of music at Troy University, where she has taught music theory and applied clarinet. She maintains a studio of middle and high school clarinetists in addition to her active performance schedule. ala breve 35

AMEA Industry/Institutional Membership AMEA would like to express appreciation to the following partners who have joined AMEA in our efforts to promote music education in Alabama. Please support these industry/institutional members who support you as music educators! Arts Music Shop Inc., 3030 E. Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36116 Custom Fundraising Solutions, 225 Distribution Drive, Homewood, AL 35209 Faulkner University Department of Music, 5345 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109 Gadsden Music Company Inc., 607 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35902 Group Travel Network, Inc., 7485 Conroy Windermere Rd. Suite D, Orlando, FL 32835 John M. Long School of Music, School of Music, Troy, AL 36082 JW Pepper, 9053 Riverside Pkwy, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Landmark Tour and Travel, 704 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222 Marchmaster Inc., P.O. Box 73379, Newnan, GA 30271 OrlandoFest, 7081 Grand National Drive, Suite 111, Orlando, FL 32819 QuaverMusic.com, 1706 Grand Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35216 Southeastern Performance Apparel, 142 S. Woodburn Drive, Dothan, AL 36305 Sunburst Indian River Citrus, 4960 Meadowbrook Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242 Superior Travel and Tour, 1270 Coronado Terrace, Deltona, ,FL 32725 Thomas Tours, Inc., 2405 12th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37204 University of Alabama Bands, 211 Moody Music Building, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 University of North Alabama Dept. of Music, UNA Box 5040, Florence, AL 35632 University of South Alabama, LPAC 1072, 5751 USA Drive South, Mobile, AL 36688 36 August/September 2016



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ALABAMA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION CALL FOR RESEARCH POSTER PARTICIPATION Conference Dates: January 19-21, 2017 The Alabama Music Educators Association, Higher Education Division invites research poster submissions from all levels of music scholars and practitioners. Submissions may include completed and in-progress research studies involving any aspect of music (education, therapy, his- tory, psychology, performance, music in higher education, alternative music, etc.). Research based on issues facing music educators, musicians, and music students in the Southeastern United States are especially welcome, though this is not a requirement. All submissions should meet the Code of Ethics found in the Journal of Research in Music Education. Research presented at other conferences will be considered. However, previously published work will not be accepted. SUBMIT YOUR PROSOSAL: http://amea-research.org Conference Days and Location The 2017 AMEA conference will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 – Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Con- vention Center in Montgomery, Alabama. See http://www.myamea.org for more information. Poster Session Day and Time The poster session will be held Friday afternoon of the conference from 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Proposal Submission Interested researchers should submit a detailed abstract of the research project (up to 1000 words) as a Word or PDF document through our online submission website: http://amea-research.org. Deadline Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, November 7, 2016 for full consideration. Process for Review & Notification All abstracts will be peer-revised and authors will be notified of acceptance by email by Monday, December 5, 2016. If accepted, authors must register and attend the AMEA Conference to present the poster. In the case of multiple-author works, at least one author must register and attend the AMEA Conference to present the poster. Poster Dimensions Posters should be professional in appearance and have poster dimensions of dimensions no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches. Presenters are expected to bring 15-20 copies of their research abstract to the session. More Information Contact Dr. Jane Kuehne at Auburn University by phone at (334) 844-6852 or by email at [email protected]. Need information about your NAfME membership? Contact NAfME Member Services at 1-800-336-3768 or MemberServices@ nafme2.org www.nafme.org Music Education Orchestrating Success ala breve 39

AMEADivision Events 2016 - 2017 Alabama Bandmasters Association DISTRICT # All-State Solo Festival April 2017 Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL District I All-State Band Festival April 5-8, 2017 Renassiance Hotel, Montgomery, AL Summer In-Service Conference June 20-22, 2017 Hampton Inn and Suites, Orange Beach District II District III EVENT DATE LOCATION District IV District Fall Meeting August 29, 2016 James Clemens HS All-State Band Auditions January 27 (HS)-28 (MS), 2017 Sparkman HS District V All-State Band Unassigned Auditions January 27, 2017 Sparkman HS District Honor Band February 17-18, 2017 Huntsville HS District VI State MPA I March 1-2, 2017 James Clemens HS State MPA II March 8-9, 2017 Austin HS District VII Solo and Ensemble Festival April 1, 2017 Meridianville MS District VIII Solo and Ensemble Festival April 29, 2017 Priceville HS 40 District Spring Meeting May 15, 2017 James Clemens HS District Fall Meeting August 23, 2017 Gadsden City HS All-State Band Auditions January 14, 2017 Albertville HS State MPA February 21-24, 2017 Gadsden City HS District Honor Band March 10-11, 2017 Albertville HS Solo and Ensemble Festival April 17, 2017 Southside HS Solo and Ensemble Festival May 1, 2017 Oxford HS District Fall Meeting August 13, 2017 Smith Lake All-State Band Auditions January 28, 2017 Muscle Shoals HS All-State Band Unassigned Auditions January 28, 2017 Muscle Shoals HS District Honor Band February 17-18, 2017 Russellville High School State MPA February 28, March 1-2, 2017 University of North Alabama Solo and Ensemble Festival May 6, 2017 Muscle Shoals HS District Fall Meeting September 19, 2016 Pelham High School All-State Band Auditions January 28, 2017 Hoover High School State MPA (High School) February 28-March 2, 2017 Homewood High School State MPA (Middle School) March 6-9, 2017 Hewitt Trussville High School District Honor Band March 17-18, 2017 Homewood High School Solo and Ensemble Festival April 18, 2017 Homewood Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival April 29, 2017 Bumpus Middle School District Spring Meeting May 15, 2017 Contact District Chair for location District Fall Meeting August 23, 2016 Contact District Chair for location All-State Band Auditions January 28, 2017 Prattville HS All-State Band Unassigned Auditions January 28, 2017 Prattville HS District Honor Band February 17-18, 2017 University of West Alabama District Spring Meeting February 18, 2017 University of West Alabama State MPA March 2-3, 2017 University of Alabama School of Music Solo and Ensemble Festival March 30, 2017 Prattville JHS Solo and Ensemble Festival April 18, 2017 Tuscaloosa County HS District Fall Meeting August 20, 2016 Contact District Chair for location All-State Band Auditions January 28, 2017 Opelika HS District Honor Band February 17-18, 2017 Auburn HS State MPA March 7, 2017 First Baptist Church Montgomery State MPA March 8-9, 2017 Opelika HS Solo and Ensemble Festival April 27, 2017 Auburn JHS Solo and Ensemble Festival May 6, 2017 Trinity Presbyterian School District Spring Meeting May 15, 2017 Contact District Chair for location District Fall Meeting August 22, 2016 Daphne HS All-State Band Auditions January 28, 2017 Davidson HS All-State Band Unassigned Auditions January 28, 2017 Davidson HS State MPA March 15-17, 2017 Baker HS Solo and Ensemble Festival April 29, 2017 Fairhope HS Solo and Ensemble Festival May 6, 2017 Mary G. Montgomery HS District Spring Meeting May 15, 2017 Daphne HS District Fall Meeting August 22, 2016 Contact District Chair for location All-State Band Auditions January 14, 2017 Troy Elementary State MPA March 13-16, 2017 Enterprise HS District Honor Band March 17-18, 2017 Enterprise HS District Spring Meeting March 17, 2017 Enterprise Solo and Ensemble Festival April 29, 2017 Dothan Solo and Ensemble Festival May 6, 2017 Greenville August/September 2016

Alabama Vocal Association Event Date Location Fall Workshop Board Meeting Thursday, September 8th First United Methodist Church, Montgomery Fall Workshop Friday, September 9th First United Methodist Church, Montgomery ASSC Auditions Friday, September 30th-Saturday, October 1st Gardendale Mt. Vernon Methodist, Gardendale All-State Auditions Wednesday, November 2nd-Thursday, November 10th Various. See below. Wednesday, November 2nd Mobile Thursday, November 3rd-Friday, November 4th Montgomery Saturday, November 5th Gadsden Sunday, November 6th Florence Monday, November 7th- Tuesday, November 8th Cullman Wednesday, November 9th-Thursday, November 10th Tuscaloosa AMEA Board Meeting Wednesday, January 18th Renaissance Hotel, Montgomery AMEA Thursday, January 19th-Saturday, January 21st Renaissance Hotel, Montgomery OCS/OA/ME Thursday, November 17th Decatur High School, Decatur District I Monday, December 5th Calera Middle School, Montevallo District II Tuesday, November 29th Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church, Birmingham District III Tuesday, November 15th Alexandria high School, Alexandria District IV Thursday, November 17th Bob Jones High School, Huntsville District V Wednesday, October 26th Tallassee High School, Tallassee District VI Tuesday, November 15th University of Mobile, Mobile District VII SCPA District I Tuesday, March 21st First Baptist Church, Decatur District I Wednesday, March 22nd University of North Alabama, Florence District II Thursday, March 23rd-Friday, March 24th University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa District III Monday, March 20th-Wednesday, March 22nd Gardendale Mt. Vernon Methodist, Gardendale District IV Friday, April 7th Gadsden City High School, Gadsden District V Monday, April 3rd-Tuesday, April 4th Columbia High School, Huntsville District VI Thursday, March 16th First Baptist Church, Tallassee District VII Thursday, March 16th Springhill Baptist Church, Mobile Solo & Ensemble Thursday, April 6th University of North Alabama, Florence District I Thursday, March 23rd-Friday, March 24th University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa District II Friday, February 24th Cahaba Heights United Methodist Church, Birmingham District III Thursday, February 23rd Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville District IV Monday, February 13th-Tuesday, February 14th TBA District V Thursday, March 16th First Baptist Church, Tallassee District VI Thursday, October 20th University of Mobile, Mobile District VII (Fall) Thursday, March 16th Springhill Baptist Church, Mobile District VII (Spring) Elementary/General Division October 21, 2016 Elementary Music Festival Samford University October 22, 2016 AMEA/AOSA Teacher Workshop TBA (Birmingham Area Elementary School) January 19-21, 2017 AMEA Professional Development Conference Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center Alabama Orchestra Association August 8, 2016 Audition Excerpts Posted December 2, 2016 Begin Notifying Alternates December 15, 2016 Music Mailed September 27, 2016 Audition Registration Deadline January 19-21, 2017 AMEA Conference September 30 - October 11, 2016 District Auditions February 9-12, 2017 All-State Festival November 16, 2016 Results Posted December 1, 2016 Festival Registration Deadline AMEA Collegiate Division October 9, 2016 Collegiate Summit Tuscaloosa January 19-21, 2017 AMEA Professional Development Conference Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center ala breve 41

Integrating edTPA® into the Undergraduate Music Ed Performance-Based Curriculum Nancy H. Barry, Jane Kuehne, and Guy Harrison The Alabama Department of Education has set Fall 2018 as Performance-based teacher assessment is a laudable goal, but both the target date for implementing edTPA as a new university students and educators have raised serious questions about the edTPA process. There are concerns about the $300 basic requirement for statewide teacher performance assessment student cost of edTPA on top of other fees already associated with that will be linked to initial teacher certification. teacher certification as well as ethical questions about the potentially profit-driven motives for Pearson (edTPA publisher). According to the edTPA website (http://edtpa.aacte.org/): Another important concern is whether the edTPA process is equally valid across all teacher-education settings. Does this edTPA® (Teacher Performance Assessment) is a process sometimes force a “teaching to the test” mentality? performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system used by more than 600 teacher EdTPA invades this [teacher education] experience. preparation programs in some 40 states to emphasize, Students tend to focus on meeting the requirements at the measure, and support the skills and knowledge that all expense of realizing when they are making value-based teachers need from Day One in the classroom. ideological choices. As long as they follow the rubrics, which operate in the land of “value-free” language, they Developed by educators for educators, edTPA is the first can score well. The edTPA’s detailed instructions and such standards-based assessment to become nationally rubrics communicate that teaching requires following available in the United States. It builds on decades of rules and can be reduced to a number. Because edTPA is work on assessments of teacher performance and high-stakes, students lock in on it. Class time is taken research regarding teaching skills that improve student over by anxious questions about evidence and scoring. learning. What will be left out? (Madeloni & Gorlewski, 2013, par. 10) It is transforming the preparation and certification of new Contexts such as large music classes emphasizing active teachers by complementing subject-area assessments student participation in music making may be particularly with a rigorous process that requires teacher candidates to problematic. As interns face the challenges of teaching demonstrate that they have the classroom skills necessary responsibilities in a K-12 music classroom, maintaining the to ensure students are learning. integrity of Instrumental, Choral, and General Music student edTPA is comprised of three main tasks designed to performance and literacy objectives as outlined in the new 2014 represent an effective teaching cycle. Planning Task 1 documents Music Standards (NAfME, 2014) while also completing edTPA “intended teaching,” Instruction Task 2 documents “enacted requirements (including recording an intensive teaching video and teaching,” and Assessment Task 3 documents “how teaching writing detailed narrative responses to prompts for reflective impacts student learning” (edTPA, 2015, p. 2). Figure 1 provides writing about planning commentary, instruction commentary, and a visual overview of the edTPA process. assessment commentary) may seem overwhelming. Figure 1. Student learning components (edTPA, 2015, p.2) The Alabama Department of Education set Fall 2018 as the target date for implementing edTPA as a new requirement for statewide teacher performance assessment and initial teacher certification. This new requirement will affect all stakeholders in the Music Education Student Teaching/Internship process including university students majoring in music education, K-12 cooperating teachers who supervise student teachers in their music classrooms, and university faculty who supervise student teachers. Currently, twenty-six teacher education institutions across the state are participating in the implementation process with many pilot programs underway in teacher education programs throughout Alabama. Auburn University was one of several Educator-Preparation Programs receiving Alabama Department of Education grant funding to pilot edTPA. We have had six music education students volunteer to participate in our edTPA pilot program (two in Fall 2015, four in Spring 2016), and 42 August/September 2016

anticipate at least two more will participate in Fall 2016. This Cross-walking edTPA Tasks with CMP Basic Principles article describes what Auburn Music Education faculty are We begin with the music selection process (CMP), which overlaps learning during this edTPA pilot process and how we are using with outcomes (CMP) and edTPA Planning Task 1. Our hope is that knowledge to integrate edTPA throughout our undergraduate that starting with the music will keep the process more authentic. music education curriculum in ways that are (a) meaningful to our Once the music is selected, the students engage in a detailed score music education students, (b) will prepare them to complete the analysis as a graded project, working from a score analysis edTPA process successfully, and, most importantly, (c) will be worksheet with detailed directions covering the following topics: valid in terms of broader goals for our music education program. We decided to use Comprehensive Musicianship through =Marking Your Score Performance (CMP) as a logical framework for integrating edTPA =Melodic Considerations into our music methods courses. CMP involves Teaching =Harmonic Considerations “students to perform with a historical and theoretical =Rhythmic/Time Considerations understanding of the music and the creative process” (O’Toole, =Additional Part Examinations 2003, p. xi). Figure 2 shows the five basic principles of CMP in =Percussion Requirements – Instrumental Works (or more detail. Choral Works with Percussion) =Specific Instrument/Voice Considerations =Text Considerations – Choral =Texture =Dynamics/Interpretation =Accompaniment Considerations – Choral =Complete the Score Analysis and Planning Chart as the basis for developing your Rehearsal Plan. (In Canvas Files.) =Rehearsal Plans for Each Day – (Use the Lesson Plan Format in Canvas Files.) =Reflection – Use the Written Reflection Guidelines (in Canvas Files) to complete a detailed reflection on this Figure 2. Five principles of Comprehensive Musicianship. The CMP Con- rehearsal/ lesson and what you plan to do for the next ceptualization “star” and subsequent information in this figure are found on lesson. the Wisconsin Center for Music Education website: The next step is using a Score Analysis and Planning http://www.wmea.com/CMP/ . Chart, as shown in Figure 3, to help our students begin to Figure 3. Score analysis and planning chart used by students to start their analyses. ala breve 43

think about how their score analysis transfers to their lesson planning in very specific ways, including instructional strategies and student outcomes (CMP) as well as academic language (edTPA). The students’ third step is to transfer their score analysis to a detailed lesson plan format which prompts them to develop their teaching strategies, student outcomes, and specific assessment procedures (CMP) corresponding with the edTPA Planning Task. Students have opportunities to “enact” their music lesson plans during field teaching assignments in the public schools. They reflect upon how the inter-related CMP processes of Selection, Analysis, Outcomes, Strategies, and Assessment function in a PK-12 Figure 4. Curriculum map. © Nancy Barry, Guy Harrison, Katherine King, music class. This activity also Auburn University, 3/29/2016 corresponds with edTPA Instruction Task 2. In addition, References they consider assessment data and develop specific strategies for edTPA (2015). K-12 performing arts assessment handbook. more effective teaching. This step draws upon all five of the CMP Stanford, California: Stanford Center for Assessment, Principles, corresponds with edTPA Assessment Task 3, and also Learning, & Equity. cycles back to Planning Task 1 as our students reflect upon planning future music lessons. Madeloni, B., & Gorlewski, V. (Summer, 2013). Wrong answer to the wrong question: Why we need critical teacher Retooling our undergraduate curriculum is still a work-in-progress education, not standardization. Rethinking Schools, 27 for our Music Education faculty. We developed a Curriculum (4). Retrieved from Map, shown in Figure 4, to help us understand and adjust how http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/27_04/27_04_ each course in our undergraduate sequence contributes to the madeloni-gorlewski.shtml learning process and to help us be more consistent with our use of academic language. We are reworking our Music Education NAfME (2014). 2014 music standards. Retrieved from methods courses based upon this theoretical foundation in hopes http://www.nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/core- that our Fall 2018 seniors (and all of our subsequent graduates) music-standards/ will be well prepared to approach their internship (student teaching) with skill and confidence, and successfully complete the O’Toole, P. (2003). Shaping sound musicians: An innovative edTPA tasks while upholding a best-practices approach to teaching approach to teaching comprehensive musicianship through musical skills and knowledge. performance. Chicago: GIA Publications We welcome suggestions from our colleagues in Alabama and Nancy Barry is Professor and other states. Our aim is for students to be comfortable with Program Coordinator of Music edTPA’s language and tasks so that they will be able to focus on Education at Auburn University. the joys and challenges of teaching music, rather than worrying about passing edTPA. Ultimately, we are striving to ensure that Guy Harrison is the edTPA process will enhance their learning experience rather Assistant Professor of than distract from it! Music and Music Education at Auburn Jane Kuehne is Associate University. Professor of Music Education at Auburn University. 44 August/September 2016





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