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ala brevethe official publication of the Alabama Music Educators Association
May/June 2012
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Programming and Preparing for an AMEA Performance
AVA and ABA All-State Photos
John M. Long - Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Award
Phil Campbell HS Band Presents “Thank You” Concert
Meet the New AMEA Governing Board (As of June 1)
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News/Features
5 ...............................................................AMEA Governing Board Directory
6 .............................................................................. 2013 Conference Updates
11 .....................................................................................AVA All-State Photos
14 .....................................................................................Phi Beta Mu Updates
19 .....................................................................................ABA All-State Photos
24 ......................................................Meet the new AMEA Board (as of June 1)
28 ...................................Programming & Preparing for an AMEA Performance
39 ....................................................................................................Noteworthy
40 ..Phil Campbell Band Marks Tornado Anniversary with a Thank You Concert
44-45 .........................................................................................Schedule of Events
Forms12 .........................................................................................2013 Call for Sessions
13 .............................................................................2013 Performance Application
31 ............................................................................................. FAME Registration
32 .......................................................Barbara Odom Distinguished Service Award
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President, AOA
Clay McKinney
Booker T. Washington Magnet School
632 S. Union Street, Montgomery AL 36104
Unless otherwise indicated, permission is granted to MENC members to reprint articles for educational purposes. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily
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Past PresidentPat StegallMuscle Shoals High School1900 Avalon AvenueMuscle Shoals, AL [email protected](256) 389-2682 School
President
Steve McLendon
Dothan High School
1236 S. Oates St.
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-0146 School
President-Elect
Sara Womack
Greystone Elementary School
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242-6447
(205) 439-3200
Executive DirectorEditor, Ala BreveGarry Taylor1600 Manor Dr. NECullman, AL 35055(256) [email protected]
TreasurerKaren Hickok
Northside Intermediate School601 North 5th StreetOpelika, AL 36801(334) [email protected]
Recording Secretary
Carla Gallahan
212 Smith Hall,
Troy University
Troy, AL 36082
(334) 670-3502 School
President, ABAJohn CooperAustin High School1625 Danville Road SWDecatur, AL [email protected](256) 355-3829 School
President, CMENC
Dakota Bromley
639 County Road 40 West
Prattville, AL 36067
(334) 303-0275
Collegiate MENC AdvisorMoya NordlundSamford UniversitySchool of the Arts/Division of Music800 Lakeshore DriveBirmingham, AL 35229(205) [email protected]
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Cullman, AL 35055
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Congratulations to:
Dr. Carl Hancock- President Elect
Dr. Carla Gallahan- Recording Secretary
Dr. Chris Walker- Treasurer/Registrar
I would like to personally thank these
individuals for their willingness to serve
our organization. Of course they are no
stranger to anyone who has been a part of
the association. Each one of them has
served AMEA in various capacities for
many years now, and I know their
experience will serve our membership
well.
This is my farewell letter to you. It has
been a true pleasure to serve as your
president. The office has given me the
opportunity to meet many wonderfully
talented people across our state. It has
renewed my faith in the future of music
education because I see so many of you
who are completely dedicated to the
profession. Since this is my last article, it
seems like I should say something that
will count in a special way. Here’s my
advice to you as music educators: Don’t
limit yourself to just teaching music.
Teach your students everything you
know. Teach them why history is
important, what it means to be a good
citizen, how to lead others, what service
is, how we can celebrate our differences,
the value of education, how to make a
point without making an enemy, what
respect is, why it’s our duty to vote, how
to take care of others, the joy of giving,
why hard work is rewarding, how
learning is a lifelong endeavor, the
importance of sharing, what culture is,
how different international culture is,
how art is expression, how a piece of
music can speak so personally, how
making music can be magical…My point
is this: be yourself and be willing to share
yourself with your students. Teach them
what’s important to you and why.
Thank you for entrusting me with this
office. I hope my service over the past
two years has been effective and
productive. Although my title in AMEA
is changing, my passion and advocacy for
music education is not. I leave you in
good hands. Sara Womack is more than
capable of successfully leading our
organization. She is a hard-worker with
a creative energy that motivates everyone
around her. Once again, thank you for
your trust and friendship. I leave with
fond memories and a steadfast confidence
in the future of music education in
Alabama.
Steve McLendon
AMEA President
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Testing is behind us! The State Choral
Performance Assessment and Solo/
Ensemble Assessment adjudication sheets
are in our hands. The All-State Show
Choir, All-State Choir, and Alabama
Honor Choir festivals are now merely
DVD recordings that evoke wonderful
memories. Our spring concerts are once
again being staged and the last song of
graduation will soon be sung. Another
school year is almost done! Amazing!!
The amount of success that we have
enjoyed, or didn’t enjoy as the case may
be, is directly connected to the level of
preparation that has preceded each event.
WOW! What an awesome responsibility
to realize that…if it is to be, it is up toME!! It is huge to know that the planning,
organization, teaching, and registering, are
my responsibility, as the teacher, and if
done well will ensure the success of the
students in my charge!
For the past 2 years I have challenged the
membership to read the AVA handbook
regularly, prepare students adequately for
auditions and festivals, do things in a
timely manner, and then to communicate
well. It is my hope that we have a
renewed or continued commitment to each
of these areas as we begin to turn our
attentions to a new year. Being a member
of possibly the greatest profession gives
us the opportunity to start over each
August and once again strive to positively
affect the lives of our students.
As I write this final article and look back
over the past couple of years what comes
to my mind is basically this,…I Am
Blessed! I have been given the
opportunity to audition hundreds of the
best choral students in the country to
participate in various AVA choirs. I have
been surrounded by a dedicated, service
oriented, governing board in the Alabama
Vocal Association. The AVA membership
is made up of some of the most dedicated
choral directors to be found anywhere and
I count it an honor to have been chosen to
lead them. Through my association with a
host of clinicians I now have friends all
over this country that have had a positive
impact on my life. I have served and
worked alongside a professional group of
men and women on the AMEA board that
gives me assurance that the future of
music in Alabama is in great hands. I am
comforted in the knowledge that we will
all stand together to keep music alive in
Alabama. We will not let our voices be
silenced!
With regards to AMEA…..the deadline
for entering an application to present a
session or bring a performing choir to the
AMEA In-service Conference is June 1.
The 2013 dates are January 10-12 in
Montgomery. That is a week earlier than
usual. Look for all the necessary forms in
this edition of the ala breve or go to the
alabamamea.org website.
Once again, I am thankful for theopportunity to have served the AMEA &AVA organizations. It has been an honorto represent the interests of the AVAmembership and the many students thatare served through it. I encourage eachof the directors to remain active in theorganization, grab hold of everyopportunity to grow, and involve everystudent possible in the sponsored festivalsof AVA.
I leave you with a quote from Arnold H.Glasgow…..
Success is simple……..Do what’s right,the right way, at the right time!
Alabama Vocal Association
Jane Powell, President
10 May/June 2012
De
Out
Middle School SSA Con
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State Outstanding Choral Students esmond Scaife, Jr. and Amanda Anderson
District Outstanding Choral Student Winners
tstanding Accompanist Carrie Ann Davison
ncert
High School SATB Concert
High School SSA Rehearsal
High School TTBB Rehearsal
AVA All-State
2012
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CCALLALL FFOROR SSESSIONESSION PPROPOSALSROPOSALS
2013 In-Service ConferenceJanuary 10-12
Montgomery Renaissance Hotel andConvention Center
Name____________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________ City __________________ State ___________ Zip _____________
Phone (_____) ______________________________________Email __________________________________________
Proposed Session Title ______________________________________________________________________________
Session Description _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Division (please check all that apply):
_____ Alabama Vocal Association _____ Alabama Bandmasters Association _____ Higher Education
_____ Collegiate (CMENC) _____ Alabama Orchestra Association _____ Elementary/General
Conditions:• Session proposals must be submitted by the individual who will be presenting the session
as the primary clinician.
• All Alabama clinicians who are music educators must be members of NAfME and must
register for the conference in order to present a session. • AMEA does not pay honoraria or expenses to its members. • Individual requests for particular times cannot be granted. Submission of a proposal
assumes acceptance of the scheduled times. • If the session is accepted, the primary clinician will be responsible for informing all other
participants of all the specifics relating to the session.
Please attach a black and white photograph and clinician biography (100 words or less)
Submit to:
Garry Taylor, Executive Director
1600 Manor Drive, Cullman, AL 35055
NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2012
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PPERFORMANCEERFORMANCE AAPPLICATIONPPLICATION
2013 In-Service ConferenceJanuary 10-12
Montgomery Renaissance Hotel andConvention Center
Name of Ensemble __________________________________________________________________________________
Current # of Members ________________________________________Age Level of Ensemble ____________________
School ____________________________________________________ Director _______________________________
Address ___________________________________________________ City ______________________Zip _________
Phone: School (_____) _______________________________________Home (_____)__________________________
Email ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Division (please check all that apply):
_____ Alabama Vocal Association _____ Alabama Bandmasters Association _____ Higher Education
_____ Collegiate (CMENC) _____ Alabama Orchestra Association _____ Elementary/General
Conditions:• Submission must include completed performance application, high quality recording of the ensemble
(no more than two years old), programs from recent concerts, biography of the conductor and performing group, picture of the performing group and two letters of recommendation. (A current photograph of the group and conductor will be requested should the ensemble be selected to perform.)
• Recordings must include two varied selections of high-quality literature.
• Consideration will be given to level of musical quality, variety, as well as overall conference schedule and planning.
• Directors will be notified of selection by July 30, 2012.
Please attach a black and white photograph of the performing group, biography of the group and
conductor (100 words or less each), recent concert programs, and two letters of recommendation.
Submit to:
Garry Taylor, Executive Director
1600 Manor Drive, Cullman, AL 35055
NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2012
14 May/June 2012
Dr. Thomas Lyle inducted into AlabamaBandmaster Hall of Fame
Dr. Thomas Lyle was elected into the Alabama Bandmaster Hall
Of Fame for 2012. The announcement was made at the April
meeting of Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu international Band
Fraternity.
Dr. Thomas E. Lyle was born in Decatur, Alabama on July 3,
1928. In 1930, His family moved to Birmingham where he
played in the band program at Parker High School. He obtained
his undergraduate at Tennessee State University and taught at
high schools in Huntsville and Winter Park, FL before joining
the staff at Florida A&M University in 1960. He completed his
education at the University of Michigan earning a Masters
degree in Music Education in 1964, and a Doctorate in Clarinet
Performance in 1977.
In 1964, Dr. Lyle came to Alabama State University, where he
began a distinguished record as Director of Bands. He developed
a 175 piece Marching Band and an eighty piece Symphonic
Band that became nationally acclaimed. Dr. Lyle also founded
the Summer Band Camp at Alabama State University. The
Birmingham Grid Forecasters selected him “College
Bandmaster of the Year” for several seasons. His tenure at ASU
also included service as Professor of Clarinet and Head of the
Instrumental Music Department. Dr. Lyle has been initiated into
the Alabama Band Director’s Association, as well as the
KappaKappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma
Honorary Band Fraternity and Sorority
at Alabama State University. He was
also a member of the College Band
Directors National Association,
National Band Association, Ph Kappa
Lambda, and many other honorary
associations.
After his retirement from Alabama
State University, he was appointed
Band Director at Stillman College in
2000. In 2010, Dr. Lyle cut the ribbon
at the Thomas E. Lyle Band Center, an
annex to the Cordell Wynn Humanities
and Fine Arts Center. The Thomas E.
Lyle Band Center houses the marching
and concert bands at Stillman College
in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Lyle
passed away on June 9, 2011.
Left to right: Dr. Lyle’s daughter April Thomas, wife
Evelyn Lyle, sister Doris Cooley and Dr. John M. Long.
Dr. Thomas Lyle
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Jim Duren selected for Outstanding Director Award
Jim Duren, the retiring director at Oak Mountain High School,
was selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Director Award
by Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmaster
Fraternity. This award was announced at the annual business
meeting held during the Alabama All-State Band. Jim was the
original director at Oak Mountain, and the band has never
received less than a Superior rating since the opening of the
school in 1999.
Prior to coming to Oak Mountain, Mr. Duren was Director of
Bands at Mountain Brook Jr. High (1973-1978), Mountain Brook
High School (1978-1987) and then Pelham High School (1987 -
1999). He was in the Gordo High School Band under the
direction of Mr. Ernest Hebson, and is a graduate of the
University of Alabama. In 1996, Jim was selected for the Jon
Philip Sousa Foundation “Legion of Honor Award”.
Rho Chapter President John Bradley said: “We are proud to have
Mr. Jim Duren selected for this award. I can never remember him
having a less than outstanding group during his career, and he
has long been a model for all of us”.
Oustanding Director Jim Duren and Phi Beta
Mu Rho Chapter President John Bradley
Phi Beta Mu is a non-political, non-profit fraternity organized to promote
fellowship among its members, to encourage the building of better bands
and the development of better musicians throughout the world, to foster a
deeper appreciation for quality wind literature, and to encourage
widespread interest in band performance.
16 May/June 2012
Advocacy inActionAuthor and advocate Peter McWilliams
wrote, “If you’re not actively involved
in getting what you want, you don’t
really want it.” AMEA is truly
committed to furthering the state of
music education in Alabama and has
reenergized our efforts with the
formation of a committee to develop a
strategic plan for advocacy. We really
want music education to make a
difference in the lives of Alabama’s
children and youth.
The advocacy committee has been
working diligently to develop a survey
under the leadership of Dr. Carl
Hancock. The data received from the
survey will help determine our “asks”
when promoting music education to
local and state officials by providing a
more accurate picture of the state of
music education in Alabama. Some
information that we will receive
includes how many music educators are
employed across the state and how
many students are not serviced by
certified music educators. This
knowledge will empower our
leadership to identify areas in need of
improvement and will lead to a
strategic plan for our advocacy efforts.
When this survey is distributed in
electronic format later this spring,
please participate by completing the
survey in a timely manner and
encourage your colleagues to do the
same.
The advocacy committee has also
focused their efforts on the creation of
an advocacy video with the help of
ProCAT A/V. The video, which is
available on the AMEA website and
YouTube, showcases music programs
and music education students from
across the state, along with statistics
and quotes regarding the benefits of
music education. We encourage you to
show this video at your performances,
utilize the video as a recruiting tool, and
email the link to your administration
and local school boards. Our first
venture into video advocacy was a
success and I know our future efforts
will have a significant impact, as well.
The members of the advocacy
committee represent each division of
our organization: ABA – Tim
Hammond, AOA – Clay McKinney,
AVA – Kathy Hughes, Collegiate – Dr.
Moya Nordlund, Elementary/General –
Dr. Sara Womack, and Higher
Education – Brian Vilunas. Please
contact your representative if you have
any ideas or comments regarding our
strategic plan for advocacy or if you
would like to help with future video
projects for music education advocacy.
Do you really want Alabama students
to benefit from music education? Then,
help us do something about it. What can
you do to help further AMEA’s purpose
and improve music education in our
state? Let your representative know if
you have an idea to share. Remember
the words of Jimi Hendrix, “Music
doesn’t lie. If there is something to be
changed in this world, then it can only
happen through music.”
AMEA President-Elect
Sara Womack
Advocacy Materials
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“Make Your Case”Database
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All-State 2012 is now
behind us. Hopefully,
most of us have re-
covered from all the
work we left behind
to attend All-State, we
have caught our breath, and now we are
ready for the final few days of school!
As I reflect on All-State and the year be-
hind us and look to the future year, I have
so many people to thank. Our All-State
clinicians (Gregg Gausline, Scott Hanna,
David Ragsdale, and Patricia Garren) did
a fantastic job. I think all our students
benefited from both their knowledge of
and enthusiasm for music. Our band
hosts (James Ed Champion, Damon
McAllister, Jacob Souder, and Connie
Hammond) did a wonderful job. They
took care of so many small details in the
final hours leading up to All-State and
then throughout the festival itself. Again
this year, the Mobile and Baldwin Coun-
ties band directors did a wonderful job.
And finally, the convention center and
hotel staff did a great job of making us all
feel welcome.
I must say thank you again to all the Dis-
trict Chairmen. The position of District
Chairman is much like that of a Sergeant
in the Army. They do much of the
“grunt” work for our organization and
their work probably has the greatest im-
pact on individual band directors
throughout the state. I want to thank
everyone who has served in this capacity,
but I especially want to thank those
whose time of service has now ended and
will be rotating off the board (Jeff Gos-
sett, Ryan Fitchpatrick, and Marc
McLendon).
Perhaps some districts have already met
to select replacements. I would urge you
to carefully consider the im-
portance of the District
Chairmen in guiding our or-
ganization.
In my first article as President this year I
urged you, despite whatever obstacles are
inherent in your location, to try to deliver
a high quality musical experience to our
students. Were you successful? There is
no doubt that each of us can say that in
some ways we were, but in other ways
we wish we had done something differ-
ent. As we close the curtains on this year
and enjoy some well deserved time-off,
let each one of us reflect on our successes
and failures and begin planning for a bet-
ter year next year!
Our Summer Convention will be on June
27-28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Orange
Beach, Alabama. The board meeting and
music selection committee will meet on
June 26. Please remember to make your
reservations before May 25 or you will
loose your convention rate and you might
not get a room!
Enjoy the summer and I hope to see you
in Orange Beach!
Alabama Bandmasters Association
John Cooper, President
Ryan Fitchpatrick
Proud to be ex-District Chairman?
Clay Sloan, Regina Raney, and David Raney
trying to act candid
Jed Smart crooning Sweet Home Alabama
Chris Lindley, Taylor Cash,
a mysterious student teacher, and Terry Ownby
ABA Immediate Past President
Chuck Eady and Executive
Secretary Harry McAfee
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Sadie Hadaway is presented the ABA/Photography by
Suzanne Scholarship by ABA President John Cooper
1st Chair Red Band
Piccolo-Jeremy West; Flute-Helen Caldwell; Oboe-Natalie Pace; Bb Clarinet-Matthew Belser;
Alto Clarinet-Adrienne Ellison; Bass Clarinet-Keegan Brower; Bassoon-Conner Staggs; Contra
Clarinet-Jessica Mansel; Alto Sax-Sam Liaw; Tenor Sax-Joseph Crittenden; Bari Sax-Wade
Naritoku; Trumpet-Bryan Mortimer; French Horn-Caleb Hart; Trombone-Jared Bash; Euphonium-
Josh Tubbs; Tuba-Austin Hardman; Percussion-Luke Smith; String Bass-Aaron Shapiro
Jessica Palmer is presented the Phi Beta Mu Scholarship
by ABA President John Cooper
All-State Solo Festival Finalists
L to R - ABA Recording Secretary Terry Ownby, 7th - Zach Apol, 6th - Elisabeth
Lusche, 5th - Matthew Kundler, 4th - Sam Liaw, 3rd - Tripp Gwaltney,
2nd - Andy Choi, 1st - Bryan Mortimer, ABA President-Elect Rusty Courson
Red Band Conductor
Gregg Gausline
White Band Conductor
Scott Hanna
Josh Hartsell with Middle School Conductor
Pat Garren James Champion with
Blue Band Conductor David Ragsdale
ABA All-State 2012
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It is May. We have almost completed
another year of teaching. Perhaps this
was your first year as a music educator:
perhaps it was your last. Or, perhaps you
are like me and are somewhere between
your first and last year. No matter what
year of teaching you are completing, you
are no doubt a bit tired and yearning for a
few days of summer vacation.
However, this time of year is a good time
to reflect. We are often our worst critics.
Therefore, I propose that as we reflect,
we first consider the positives of the year.
What goals did you meet for yourself or
with your students? From what unit of
study did you and your students really
learn and enjoy? What performances
went well and why? What collaborations
worked well? In what professional
development did you engage? How did it
impact your teaching? What new lesson
idea or teaching strategy did you try?
How did it work? In what ways did your
students grow as people and musicians as
a result of being a part of your classroom?
Of course, finding areas for improvement
is crucial to our growth as educators. As
you reflect, list three specific goals for
you and your students for the next school
year. Next, think of what groundwork
you might lay this summer that would
prepare the way for reaching those goals.
Is there a workshop to attend? Is there a
book to read? Are there lessons you could
take? Let those goals guide your plans
for the coming year.
As you are selecting your goals, please
consider how you might be involved in
the elementary/general division of our
state music educators’ association. We
need your ideas, opinions, suggestions as
well as your attendance and help at the
professional development opportunities
throughout the year. Please put the
following dates on your calendar and
pledge to be involved. Please feel free to
contact me with your suggestions of
clinicians, workshop topics, and
suggestions of how we can improve our
division.
I wish you a restful summer. Enjoy the
weather, a book, some music, your
family, and some summer food and fun.
Rest, reflect, and rejuvenate. We have
anxious young people waiting on us to
make music with them and inspire them
come August.
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Save the Dates
June 11 – 22, 2012 Orff Level 1 –
Samford University
June 18 – 22, 2012 Music Camp Trinity
United Methodist Church Homewood
July 23, 2012 AOSA Chapter Share
September 28, 2012 Elementary Music
Festival, Samford University, Rollo
Dilworth Conductor
September 29, 2012 Joint AMEA/
AOSA Fall Workshop, Location TBA,
Rollo Dilworth Clinician
November 14 – 18, 2012 AOSA
Conference St. Louis, MO
January 10 – 12, 2013 AMEA
Conference, Montgomery, AL
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Elementary/General Division
Beth Davis, President
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Greetings future educators! I hope that
you are all doing very well in all that you
do. I can honestly say that the AMEA
Conference this past January was a huge
step in the right direction for NAfME
Collegiate here in Alabama. Ten different
universities from across the state were
represented, and I sincerely hope that even
more get involved with this great
organization in the future. Speaking of the
future, it looks very bright for this
organization. I am very about the entirely
new slate of officers that will be running
things this next year, and I truly look
forward to seeing what great things they
can do for NAfME Collegiate.
I know it is pretty early in the spring to be
thinking about summer, but I am sure all
you have (I know I have been!). I want to
encourage all of you to find some way to
further yourselves this summer as future
educators. Almost all of our great
universities have summer music camps,
and there are countless summer music
camps across the country that we can all
take part in. One of the things I look
forward to most every year is being a
counselor at the University of
Montevallo’s Young Musicians’ Camp. It
is such a rewarding experience, and one
that I hope that all of you can take
advantage of, if you have not done so
already. The more we work with kids
before we get thrown to the fire in our
internships, the less likely we are to be
burned!
I would like to thank all of you for a great
year as your president, and it has truly
been an honor to serve you. I would also
like to thank Skylar King and Heather
Haynes for being great partners on the
executive board and Dr. Moya Nordlund
for keeping me on my toes this past year.
There is also a huge thank you in order for
the entire AMEA Executive Board. Thank
you for being so supportive of our
division, and I eagerly await to see what
the future has in store for this
organization! Thank you again for the
opportunity to serve you all this year, and
best of luck in all you do in the future!
NAfME Collegiate
Dakota Bromley, President
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President
Dr. Sara Womack
Greystone Elementary School
President-Elect
Dr. Carl Hancock
University of Alabama
AOA President
Clay McKinney
Booker T. Washington
Magnet School
ABA President
John Cooper
Austin High School
AVA President
Jody Powell
St. Paul’s Episcopal SchoolImmediate Past President
Steve McLendon
Dothan High School
Recording Secretary
Dr. Carla Gallahan
Troy University
Treasurer/Registrar
Dr. Chris Walker
Clay-Chalkville
Middle School
NAfME Collegiate Advisor
Dr. Moya Nordlund
Samford University
NAfME Collegiate President
Stephanie Pesto
University of Alabama
Elem/Gen President
Beth Davis
Somerville Road Elementary
HED President
Dr. Lori Ardovino
University of Montevallo
Executive Director
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Higher Education DivisionTimothy Phillips, President
Greetings fellow collegiate educators of
Alabama!
I would like to begin this HED update by
thanking those who worked so hard to
make January’s AMEA Conference a
success. Steve McLendon and Garry
Taylor did a superb job organizing the
various aspects of this multilayered event.
From the HED area, special thanks goes
to Dr. Lori Ardovino, secretary/treasurer,
for organizing the HED recital. As usual,
this recital showcased excellent
performances by some of the finest
applied music professors in the state of
Alabama. Also, special thanks to the
many educators who presented lectures
sponsored by HED, and the many faculty
members who presided over these
sessions. Your important contributions
are very appreciated. And thank you to
those of you who participated in and/or
spearheaded our lobby performances.
This is a relatively new addition to our
conference and something that I hope to
see continue for years to come.
The HED mixer was held at Dreamland
Barbeque, just near the Convention
Center on Friday, January 20 closely after
the recital was finished. This meeting was
a great opportunity for us to discuss some
HED matters as well as enjoy some good
food. This is always one of my favorite
parts of our conference.
In the brief business meeting at the
beginning of the HED recital at this
year’s conference, we had an opportunity
to elect new officers to represent HED on
the AMEA board. Congratulations to Dr.
Lori Ardovino from the University of
Montevallo for being elected President
and Dr. James Zingara from the
University of Alabama-Birmingham for
being elected secretary/treasurer! I have
no doubt that these officers will represent
HED well and move us in a positive
direction with their work. I thank them
both for their willingness to serve.
This concludes my final update as
President of the HED area of AMEA. The
past two years have been an excellent
experience for me and I have really
enjoyed meeting and working with
everyone on the board and with so many
other HED folks throughout the state. I
look forward to the coming years, where
I hope to continue to participate in AMEA
through publications, presentations, and
performances. As always, I encourage
each of you to continue your involvement
in AMEA and to persuade your
colleagues, especially new faculty
members, to be active members.
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First of all, I am thankful to AMEA forplacing their confidence in me and theSaks High Band and selecting us toperform at the 2012 In-service conference.It was a rewarding musical experiencewhich our students will always remember.During my tenure in Rome, Georgia,various ensembles performed at theGeorgia Music Educators Association’sConferences, as well as the InternationalAssociation of Jazz Educators AnnualConvention. Each experience was wellworth the effort put into it.
The first thing one should consider whenapplying for state conference is who willstill be in the group the next school term.During my term as the GMEA StateInstrumental Chair, we extendedperformance invitations for the conferenceto several groups. One directorresponded, “I’m not sure we can producethe same level of performance next year.The majority of the students will begone!” Preferably this should beconsidered before the tape was sent.(Middle School directors should have aclear understanding of this since the turn-over is so fast.)
Why do it? “It’s just a lot of extra work,”one might say. It is work, but with goodplanning and proper motivation successcan be achieved. The whole process frompreparing live recordings to the eventitself elevates the musicality of allinvolved to extraordinary heights. As thedirector, my goal is to provide those
students involved an opportunity to createand experience a sense of musical joy.This goal should not in any way excludethe listening audience.
After the excitement of being selected toperform is realized, one must put intoaction the ideas made before the tape wassent for evaluation. For me, the wholeprocess is about planning. I do not alwaysshare the idiosyncrasies of the processwith the band, but it is constantly evolvingin my mind. Once the letter of acceptancehas been received, the loosely formed planmust begin to take shape.
After you have established your program,you must put your rehearsal plans intoaction immediately. As we gathered forthe summer fun of “band camp,” Iinformed the band we were selected toperform in the 2012 In-service conference.They received the news with smiles andthe excitement of being recognized asworthy to perform! While viewing their
smiles, I began to remind them of how weprepared for the recording we submitted(MPA recording). They seemed proud andfocused as I laid out the framework for ournew challenge.
Due to the pressures of marching season,parades, and Christmas concerts, a coupleof not too familiar pieces might be goodto use. For instance, if you are thinking ofsending a tape, you should considerplaying something on your spring concertwhich could be used at conference. Thiswill allow you plenty of time forpreparation.
Create a clinic experience for yourstudents. Several years ago, I decided todo a winter concert band clinic for myband. My goal was to provide additionaltime for sections and full band rehearsalson the weekend to develop new music. Iinvited instructors for each instrument toteach master classes and run sectionals. Iwas concerned that the students would
Programming and Preparing for an AMEA PerformanceGene Inglis, Saks High School Band
Here are some points to consider in preparing your program:
What pieces are technically and musically attainable by Christmas or early January? This is a great opportunity for goal setting, but the goals must be attainable. Students need to feel that the experience is a reward for good work and then accept the challenge of greater musically, confidence, and future reward. When considering difficult music, do not forget the basic tenets of musical performance: tone, intonation, balance, technique, rhythm, balance and musicianship. Our desire to extend our students technical ability may leave us with an insufficient amount of timefor preparation. We cannot lose sight of the elements of musicality which allow the ensemble to perform great music! Remember who the audience will be: members of your own professional association. You have been selected to represent the best our state has to offer.
What new literature might be appropriate to perform? A varied selection is acceptable and encouraged. Many events requireyou to perform a certain percentage of new music. Program your selections in an order which makes listening sense to you and the audience (i.e. varying tempo, dynamics, and styles). Do not over program. Some may tend tothink it is impressive to play this or that, but remember, most listeners respond to how it sounds!
Guest soloists? Guest conductors? It’s all about planning. First of all, if you plan to have guest conductors and/or soloists,secure them with all pertinent information, including location, date and time. Make a decision on the logistics of the performance as it relates to hotel reservations, buses, and expenses. Take necessary actions as soon as possiblefor these things can fill up quickly and become a nightmare! Announcer or not? I think less is more here, but it can serve as a way to carry the audience from piece to piece with few words. Let your students’ musical offeringsbe the focal point for the concert.
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balk at the added rehearsal on a non-school day. To my surprise, my studentsenjoyed the experience and viewed it as avery positive use of their time. I’ve triedto repeat the activity each year since. Inpreparing for the AMEA conference, thesectional component to this must be donebefore the end of the fall semester. Afterthe break, it is a good idea to have anothersession with the full band. You can go italone or invite a director you trust to helpyour band. Don’t hesitate to ask forassistance for your students. By then, allstudents should know their parts and befocused on the business of making music.The conference is in January! Here are afew selling points you can give yourstudents:
Develop student ownership by representing the school and community.
Receive professional “hands on”
instruction on their instrument from guest clinicians and/or conductor.
Learn parts quickly and efficiently.
Alleviate some of the individual pressure of personal practice timewhich frees up more time for academic work at home!
Strengthen and develop a sense ofensemble.
Involve food and fellowship, it always helps!
Too much of any of this is a bad thing.Each director must find a balance for thedemands on their students’ lives. I amsure this all seems to be common sense tomost. To quote my college band director,Dr. David L. Walters, “Common sense is
not all that common.”
Ultimately, the entire experience will be amost rewarding experience for yourstudents, your audience, and yourself!
Bravo!
Gene Inglis is Director of Bands at SaksHigh School in Anniston, Alabama.
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FAMEFuture Alabama Music Educators
Open to High School Juniors and Seniors
Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center
Application and $20 registration fee are due postmarked no later than December 28, 2012
Student_____________________________________________________________ Grade ____________________
Nominating Teacher _____________________________________________ MENC # _________________________
School Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
School Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Teacher Phone ________________________________ Teacher Email ______________________________________
This student participates in (circle all that apply): Band Chorus Orchestra
Enclose $20 Registration Fee
Make checks payable to AMEA
The FAME program includes many important topics for students considering a career as a music educator.
Lunch will be provided by AMEA
Mail this application, along with the $20 registration fee, to:
Steve McLendon, AMEA Past President
Dothan High School1236 S. Oates StreetDothan, AL 36301
Postmark Deadline: December 28, 2012
______________________________________________Signature of Student
_______________________________________________Signature of Parent if Student is under 18
Publicity Waiver
I give AMEA permission to take photos of FAME attendees and use the
photos for publicity purposes. By this authorization, I understand and
agree that no participant shall receive remuneration and that all rights,
title and interest to the photos and use of them belongs to AMEA.
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Barbara M. Odom Distinguished Service Award
Awarded to a person “who has clearly given very special service to AMEA or to the goals and purposes of AMEA.”The recipient is “clearly recognizable statewide, and the service for which the award is given, represents a long rangecommitment that, in every way, can be considered extraordinary and distinguished.” The person has given tirelesslyand selflessly to the cause of music education in Alabama and this person’s service would be greatly missed. Formsmust be received by July 15. The presentation of the award is scheduled for the AMEA Conference in January.Please complete this form and mail to the address below by July 15.
Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Qualifications:
1. Nominee must have served the cause of music education in Alabama.
2. Nomination must be made by a current member of AMEA.
This nomination should be accompanied by the following:
1. A list of specific actions which have initiated, supported and/or enhanced music education in Alabama.
2. Four (4) letters of recommendation from school personnel, community leaders and/or parents.
Barbara M. Odom Distinguished Service Award
Name of Nominee___________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________
Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________
Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________
DEADLINE: JULY 15
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Name of Nominee_________________________________________________________________________
Teaching Field____________________________________________________________________________
Name of School(s)_________________________________________________________________________
Current Status Active_____ Retired_____ Deceased_____
Number of years spent in teaching, administrating or supporting music education in the state of
Alabama ___________ Dates____________________________________________________________
Nominee's Address_________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State_______________Zip________________________
Telephone__________________________Email_________________________________________________
In your letter of recommendation please address the following qualifications:
1. Member of AMEA/MENC and/or supporter of music education and/or professional musician.
2. Excellence in teaching or administration
3. Contributions and improvements made in music education.
4. Betterment of our profession through exemplary service or acts.
5. Professional offices, publications, awards, performances.
6. Professional ideals and academic integrity.
7. Age 55 or older.
Please provide three letters of recommendation from any of the following: students, administrators,
fellow teachers, community, state or national leaders.
Nominator______________________________________________________________________________
City______________________________________State_______________Zip________________________
Telephone_________________________Email_________________________________________________
Send this form, along with your letters of recommendation by July 15 to:
Garry Taylor, Executive Director
Alabama Music Educators Association
1600 Manor Drive NE
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Alabama Music Educators AssociationHall of Fame
AMEA honors outsanding administrators who have shown a special interest and dedication to music education inAlabama. Various individuals have been honored with AMEA’s “Outstanding Administrator” award becausemembers have taken the time and interest to nominate them. This award provides our organization the opportunityto honor those administrators who have shown outstanding support of music education and who give all of usinspiration and direction. It is likely that every member knows of an administrator who is deserving of ourrecognition.
Forms must be received by July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA In-Service
Conference in January Please complete this form and mail to the address below before July 15.
Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Qualifications:
1. Administrator must have served a minimum of ten (10) cumulative years in any school system(s) and /or
collegiate institution(s) in Alabama.
2. Nomination must be made by a current member of AMEA.
This nomination should be accompanied by the following:
1. A list of specific actions which have initiated, and/or enhanced music programs in the system which the
nominee administers.
2. Four (4) letters of recommendation from school personnel, community leaders and/or parents.
AMEA Outstanding Administrator Award
Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________
Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________
School System______________________________________________________________________________
Number of cumulative years served as an adminstrator_______________
Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________
Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________
DEADLINE: JULY 15
AMEA Outstanding Administrator Award
AMEA honors its members who have shown a special dedication to music education in Alabama. Variousindividuals have been honored with AMEA’s “Outstanding Music Educator” award because members have takenthe time and interest to nominate them. This award provides our organization the opportunity to honor those whohave set high standards for our profession, and who give all of us inspiration and direction. It is likely that everymember knows of colleagues or former teachers who have influenced him or her greatly, and who should be honoredwith our recognition.
Forms must be received by July 15. The presentation of the awards is scheduled for the AMEA In-ServiceConference in January. Please complete this form and mail to the address below before July 15.
Garry Taylor, AMEA Executive Director 1600 Manor Drive NE
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Qualifications:
1. Educator must have served a minimum of ten (10) cumulative years as a music educator in any school system(s)
and/or collegiate institution(s) in Alabama.
2. Nomination must be made by an AMEA member or by a school administrator. AMEA Board members are
ineligible for nomination during their terms of office.
This nomination should be accompanied by the following:
1. A list of specific actions which have initiated or enhanced music education at the local level and/or at state,
regional or national levels.
2. Four (4) letters of recommendation: one from a fellow music teacher and three others from any appropriate
source. (May include one from a former student, if available.)
AMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award
Name of Nominee____________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________
Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________
School System______________________________________________________________________________
Number of cumulative years served as a music educator_______________
Nominated by_______________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________
Present Position_____________________________________________________________________________
DEADLINE: JULY 15
AMEA Outstanding Music Educator Award
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An enriching educational program to include these special focused teaching areas, plus more to be announced in December:
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Music Education WeekBaltimore 5,
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The John F.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
announced the 2012 winners of Kennedy
Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational
Teacher Awards—a series of annual grants
which recognize inspiring teachers across
the United States. After receiving
hundreds of nominations through the
Kennedy Center website, 10 teachers were
selected for their exceptional influence on
their students. Award recipients each
receive $10,000 and are showcased, along
with the people they inspired, on a website
dedicated to inspirational teachers. The
awards were created in honor of Stephen
Sondheim’s 80th birthday and were
initiated and funded through the generous
support of Freddie and Myrna Gershon.
The 10 teachers are: Chris Bundy of Floyd
Central High School in Floyds Knobs, IN;
Vincent Catano of Catholic Memorial
School in West Roxbury, MA; Christopher
Collins of Rains High School in Emory,
TX; Amy Gibson of Huntingtown High
School in Huntingtown, MD; Richard
Golenko of J. Frank Dobie High School in
Houston, TX; Dr. Riffat Hassan of
University of Louisville in Louisville, KY;
Dr. John M. Long of Robert E. Lee
High School in Montgomery, AL; Donna
Porter of Picayune Memorial High School
in Picayune, MS; Nicole Waicunas of
Edwin O. Smith High School in Storrs,
CT; and Roderick Zano of Princess Anne
High School in Virginia Beach, VA.
In many people's lives there is at least one
teacher who inspired and helped them
become who they are today. Although the
range of subjects and grades taught spans
widely, these teachers have one thing in
common: each has overwhelmingly
impacted his or her students’ lives and
encouraged them to reach their potential.
“Teachers define us,” stated Stephen
Sondheim. “In our early years, when we
are still being formed, they often see in us
more than we see in ourselves, more even
than our families see and, as a result, help
us to evolve into what we ultimately
become. Good teachers are touchstones to
paths of achieving more than we might
have otherwise accomplished, in
directions we might not have gone.”
“We have seen first-hand how much
difference a single teacher can make in the
life of his or her students,” said Darrell M.
Ayers, Vice President of Education at the
Kennedy Center. “The Kennedy Center is
grateful to administer such a meaningful
award recognizing this important
profession.”
Noted composer and lyricist Stephen
Sondheim frequently attributes his success
to the teachers in his life. The Kennedy
Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational
Teacher Awards are presented each year
on Sondheim’s birthday —March 22—to
a select group of teachers, kindergarten
through college, who are nominated via
the Kennedy Center website at (kennedy-
center.org/sondheimteacherawards).
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Noteworthy...
Leslie Welker was presented the Women Band Directors
International Scroll of Excellenceby WBDI President Pat Garren.
Dr. John M. Long
Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim
Inspirational Teacher Award
2012 Collegiate Awards: Chapter of Excellence
The NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Award was developed to recognize
chapters for their successful chapter activities. The award recognizes chapters for
successful music programs, professional development, recruitment, and service, and
is based on significant contributions made by chapters to the development of the
NAfME Collegiate program at their institutions. Three NAfME Collegiate Chapter
of Excellence awards are awarded in each of the four categories. Congratulations to
the schools receiving the 2012 awards as follows:
Chapter of Excellence in Music Programs from Alabama:
• Miles College (Chapter 1245), Fairfield, AL, Advisor: Jemmie Hawkins
Washington, D.C., April 13, 2012—
Deadly tornadoes, last April, may haveturned its trophy-filled band room intowreckage and destroyed most of theinstruments, but for the Phil CampbellHigh School band, the music neverstopped. On the eve of the one-yearanniversary of the devastating storms,the band hosted a concert on March 17 atthe Regency Square Mall in Florence,Ala., to express its gratitude for theoutpouring of support it receivedthroughout the year.
The Giving Thanks concert paid homageto the power of music to lift the students’spirits in the face of tragedy and loss, theresilience of the Phil Campbellcommunity, and the kindness ofindividuals and organizations whosecontributions made it all possible.
At this first public appearance since thestorms, the students debuted newinstruments purchased with a generousWarner Music donation arranged throughSave the Children. In addition, Save theChildren awarded $12,000 of relief fundsto Phil Campbell High School andElementary School, including $2,000 forthe replacement of the band’s destroyeduniforms and shoes.
“My students and I can’t thank WarnerMusic and Save the Children enough,”said the band’s director, Bobby Patrick.“The grants allowed us to have a concertseason and helped restore some of thenormalcy for these students.”
Save the Children’s post-tornado relief
efforts in Alabama
Since the initial days after the deadlytornadoes of last spring, Save theChildren’s U.S. Programs has dedicatedmore than $780,000 to disaster responseand recovery efforts in the state, workingclosely with communities acrossnorthern Alabama to meet children’sneeds and help families cope with thestress, loss, fear and grief that follow inthe wake of such disasters. “Thousands of kids affected by the
Southeast tornadoeswitnessed the funerals ofneighbors, teachers and,in some cases, parentsand other loved ones,”said Mark Shriver, SeniorVice President for Savethe Children’s U.S.Programs. “As much aswe need states and firstresponders to betterprotect children andfamilies before andduring disasters,emotional andpsychological support is
just as important in the aftermath.”
In its continued effort toward recovery,Save the Children has granted $174,000to the Tuscaloosa City School Districtand $39,000 to the University of
Alabama Child Development ResourceCenter to provide the signature “Journeyof Hope” emotional recovery program to4,000 children and adult caregiversthroughout the region.
Working with children in Alabama since2005, Save the Children has partneredwith schools in Clarke, Escambia,Wilcox and Washington counties toprovide early childhood developmentprograms for children from birth to agefive, and literacy, nutrition and physicalactivity programs for children fromkindergarten through sixth grade.
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ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL BAND MARKED TORNADO
ANNIVERSARY WITH A ‘THANK YOU’ CONCERT
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Members of the Phil Campbell High School Band
perform during the “Thank You” concert
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at AUBURN UNIVERSITY w w w . a u b u r n . e d u / m u s i c
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES • Symphonic Band• Orchestra• Concert Band• Campus Band• Marching Band• Percussion Ensemble• Jazz Band• Trumpet Ensemble• Low Brass Ensemble
CHORAL/VOCAL ENSEMBLES• Chamber Choir• Concert Choir• Gospel Choir• Men’s Choir• Conductor’s Choir• Women’s Choir• Opera Workshop• AU Singers
DEGREES• Bachelor of Arts in Music• Bachelor of Music Education• Master of Education in Music Education• Specialist in Education in Music Education• Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
FOR MOREINFORMATIONCONTACT:
Auburn UniversityDepartment of Music101 Goodwin Music BuildingAuburn, AL 36849-5420Phone: 334.844.4165Fax: 334.844.3168Email: [email protected]/music
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Department of Music
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2012 AUDITION DATESFebruary 9 | February 11 | February 25
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Hello! Things are moving right along for
us and we have many exciting things to
report. You can always check the web site
at www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org
for details on everything that is going on
with AOA.
The first ever district orchestra
festival for our state was a great success.
The Southeast District, under the
leadership of AOA District Chair Eugene
Conner, presented a program for
Symphonic Orchestra on April 29th at
the Cultural Arts Center in Dothan.
On the program were Spirit of the
Pioneer by Susan Christiansen,
Slavonic Legend by Elliot Del Borgo,
Finale to Mozart Symphony No. 15
arr. Sandra Dackow and Themes from
Star Wars by John Williams arr. By
Charles Sayre. I am especially proud
of the collaboration with band
directors in the area especially John
Taylor who assisted with directing
and organizing the honor band students
from district 8 who participated in the
orchestra. The AOA is immensely grateful
to Eugene who made the decision to have
and then organized the Honors Orchestra.
His leadership is an inspiration to us all
and we hope to see more district festivals
and collaboration around the state in
future.
The annual AMEA conference
will be here before we know it. I would
like to challenge us all to be more present
at the conference. Historically we have
had a small number of us come to the
conference. It would be great if we could
reverse this as it is a great time to network
and share ideas with one another. It will
be an exciting year for us with Gabriel
Kahane performing with the Alabama
Symphony as part of the schedule of
events. Speaking of events, we have many
talented teachers among us in the AOA. If
you have a lecture or other presentation
for professional development that you
would like to present at the conference
please fill out a proposal and get that
submitted. We have many talented
orchestral and other string players in our
state and it would be great for us to learn
from one another and share ideas. The
form may be found at the AMEA website
under AMEA forms. Just click on the link
that says 2013 call for sessions and submit
your form by June 1st. If you know you
will be submitting something please email
me and let me know. Also, you will see a
form there that says Performance
application. If you would like to bring
your orchestra group to perform at AMEA
please fill that out and
get it submitted by June
1st as well.
We have two
big changes for All
State that we hope to implement this year.
First, we are planning to change from
video to audio only for the all state
auditions. The rest of the logistics of
Auditions will remain the same. Students
will still register and audition live at a
location determined by the district chair,
the only difference being that they will be
recorded with audio only and no video.
The other exciting change is that
Sinfonietta will now include winds, brass
and timpani. Orchestral playing is
growing in our state and we see the need
to raise up more advanced winds, brass
and percussion students. We will keep you
updated on the progress of Sinfonietta via
the website. If you have any thoughts or
suggestions about this new endeavor for
the All State orchestra festival please e-
mail those to me. Also if you have any
thoughts or suggestions about clinicians
for next years AMEA conference please
send those to me as well. As always it is a
pleasure serving as your president and
together furthering orchestra education in
our state. It is so vitally important that we
promote our orchestra programs in the
state and raise awareness of the
wonderfully talented strings students in
our midst.
Thanks for all you do,
Clay
Southeast Honors Orchestra
Eugene Conner Clay McKinney John Taylor
Alabama Orchestra Association
Clay McKinney, President
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Final Date for live auditions for all levels
October 15, 2011
Consult the info guide for your district on theweb for specific dates!
All State Financial Aid Deadline
October 15, 2011
Videotape District Mailing Deadline
October 16, 2011
All State Results Posted
November 16, 2011
All State Orchestra Acceptance Deadline
December 1, 2011
Begin To Contact Alternates
December 2, 2011
Begin mailing music
December 5, 2011
AMEA Conference
January 19-21, 2012
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel
All-State Orchestra Festival
University of Alabama
February 9-12, 2012
A l a b a m a B a n d m a s t e r s A s s o c i a t i o n
A l a b a m a O r c h e s t r a A s s o c i a t i o n
AMEA In-Service Conference/All-State Jazz Band
January 19-21, 2012 - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center
All-State Solo Festival
April 11, 2012 - Mobile
All-State Band Festival
April 12-14, 2012 - Mobile
Summer In-Service Conference
June 27-28, Hilton Garden Inn, Orange Beach
District I All-State Band Auditions
District Honor Band
State MPA
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 28...........................................Brewer High School
February 17-18...............................Bob Jones High School
February 23-24............................................................TBA
March 15-16......................................................Decatur HS
March 31.........................................Liberty Middle School
April 21............................................Hartselle High School
District II All-State Band Auditions
State MPA
District Honor Band
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 14..................................Jacksonville High School
February 29-March 2................Gadsden City High School
March 9-10.........................Gadsden State Comm. College
April 30...............................................Oxford High School
May 1......................................................Arab High School
District III All-State Band Auditions
District Honor Band
State MPA
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 28...............................Muscle Shoals High School
February 17-18.................................Cullman High School
March 6-8................................Muscle Shoals High School
May 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Muscle Shoals Middle School
District IV All-State Band Auditions
District Honor Band
State High School MPA
State Middle School MPA
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 14...........................................Hoover High School
March 30-31.................................Homewood High School
February 28-March 1...................Homewood High School
March 6-8.....................................................................TBA
April 24....................................Homewood Middle School
May 5.........................................Thompson Middle School
District V All-State Band Auditions
State MPA
District Honor Band
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 28..........................................................Tuscaloosa
February 22-23..................................................Tuscaloosa
February 24-25...................................................Livingston
March 15...............................................................Prattville
April 24..............................................................Tuscaloosa
District VI All-State Band Auditions
District Honor Band
State MPA
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 28..........................................Opelika High School
February 24-25...................................Auburn High School
March 6-8...........................................Auburn High School
March 3..............................Smiths Station Jr. High School
April 21............................................Montgomery Catholic
District VII All-State Band Auditions
State MPA
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 14.......................................Davidson High School
March 7-8.........................................Saraland High School
April 28.........................................Semmes Middle School
May 5......................................Spanish Fort Middle School
District VIII All-State Band Auditions
State MPA
District Honor Band
Solo & Ensemble Festival
January 28.................................................Troy Elementary
March 7-9.......................................Enterprise High School
March 16-17..............................Eufaula, Lakepoint Resort
April 21...........................................Rehobeth High School
AMEA 2011 - 2012Division Events
For AOA All-State audition dates and district info go to www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org
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A l a b a m a V o c a l A s s o c i a t i o n
E l e m e n t a r y / G e n e r a l D i v i s i o nOctober 7-AMEA Elementary Music Festival with Dena Byers at the Wright Center, Samford University.
October 8-AMEA/AOSA Joint Workshop with Dena Byers at Samford University.
November 9-12-AOSA 2011 Professional Development Conference in Pittsburg, PA.
January 19-21 - AMEA In-Service Conference, Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center
District I Honor Choir Screening
All-State Auditions
Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS
State Choral Performance Assessment
Spring S&E
Decatur High School............................................October 13
First Methodist Church, Florence.......................November 6
Central United Methodist Church, Decatur.....November 7-8
Decatur High School........................................November 29
First Baptist, Decatur..............................................March 14
Florence, TBA.........................................................March 15
First Methodist, Florence............................................April 5
District II Honor Choir Screening
All-State Auditions
Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS
Spring S&E
State Choral Performance Assessment
Tuscaloosa High School...........................................October 4
Northport Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa..............November 2-3
Tuscaloosa County High School........................November 29
Tuscaloosa County High School.............................February 7
University of Alabama...........................................April 12-13
District III Honor Choir Screening
All-State Auditions
Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS
Spring S&E
State Choral Performance Assessment
Mortimer Jordan High School................................October 11
Northport Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa..............November 2-3
Mortimer Jordan High School............................November 29
Mortimer Jordan High School..................................March 27
Mt. Vernon Methodist, Gardendale.................February 27-29
District IV Honor Choir Screening
All-State Auditions
Fall S&E
Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS
Spring S&E
State Choral Performance Assessment
Oxford High School...............................................October 27
First Baptist Church, Oxford.............................November 4-5
Gadsden City HS................................................September 27
Oxford High School..........................................November 29
Gadsden City High School...................................February 23
Gadsden City High School...........................................April 5
District V Honor Choir Screening
All-State Auditions
Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS
State Choral Performance Assessment
Spring S&E
Huntsville High School.........................................October 25
Central United Methodist Church, Decatur......November 7-8
TBA....................................................................November 29
Columbia High School, Huntsville...........................April 2-3
Willowbrook Baptist Church, Huntsville........February 27-28
District VI Honor Choir Screening
All-State Auditions
Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS
Spring S&E
State Choral Performance Assessment
Montgomery Academy...........................................October 12
St. James School, Montgomery............................November 9
Tallassee High School........................................November 30
First Baptist Church, Tallassee.............................February 28
First Baptist Church, Tallassee.............................February 28
District VII Honor Choir Screening
All-State Auditions
Music Ed Scholarship, OA & OCS
Fall S&E
Spring S&E
State Choral Performance Assessment
UMS Wright...........................................................October 18
Springhill Baptist Church, Mobile................November 10-11
UMS Wright..........................................................December 1
Spring Hill Baptist................................................November 1
Spring Hill Baptist.................................................February 9
Spring Hill Baptist.........................................................May 1
Fall Workshop - September 9-10 - UA Moody Music Building, Tuscaloosa
All-State Show Choir Auditions - September 29-30 - Wallace State, Hanceville
September 30-October 1 - Huntingdon College, Montgomery
All-State Show Choir Festival at AMEA Conference - January 19-21- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center
Honor Choir Festival at AMEA Conference - January 19-21- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center
FAME - January 19- Renaissance Montgomery Hotel at the Convention Center
All-State - March 7-10, 2011 - Samford University, Birmingham
OCS/OA at All-State - March 7-10 - Samford University
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