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FORBES CENTER CONCERT HALL PHOTO BY MIKE MIRIELLO (M‘09); BACHELOR OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES JMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DEGREE PROGRAMS PHOTO BY DIANE ELLIOTT (‘00); www.jmu.edu/music/ensembles JMU CHORALE AND JMU WIND www.jmu.edu/music/degree_programs SYMPHONY PHOTOS BY KATHY LAM ■ Brass Band ■ Opera Orchestra ■ Composition ■ Performance ■ Camerata Strings Ensemble ■ Percussion Ensemble ■ Music Education ■ Music Theater ■ ■ ■ Music Industry ■ Jazz Chamber Orchestra Piano Accompanying ■ Chorale ■ Steel Drum Band MASTER OF MUSIC ■ Collegium Musicum ■ String Ensembles DEGREE PROGRAMS ■ Concert Band ■ Symphonic Band www.jmu.edu/music/degree_programs/ ■ Flute Choir ■ Symphony Orchestra graduate.html ■ Horn Choir ■ Trombone Choir ■ Jazz Band ■ Trumpet Ensemble ■ Composition ■ Jazz Chamber Ensembles ■ Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble ■ Performance ■ Jazz Ensemble ■ University Chorus ■ Music Education ■ Madison Singers ■ Wind Symphony ■ Conducting ■ Marching Royal Dukes ■ Women’s Chorus DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS ■ Men’s Chorus ■ Woodwind Ensembles ■ Opera Theater www.jmu.edu/music/admissions/dma.html ■ Conducting, Pedagogy, Literature ■ Performance, Pedagogy, Literature
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FORBES CENTER CONCERT HALL You belong at the Forbes Center. vmeanotes You belong at the Forbes Center. The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association Volume LXIII | Number Two Fall 2012 contents
Editorial Board Chair: Beeper Coffman REPORTS Choral: Cindy Freeman College: Keith Koster 6 President’s Message Supervisors: Jim Harmon Past-Presidents: Diana Love 7 State Manager Ex Officio: Sidney Swiggett 10 VEMEA Publication Staff Editor & 11 String Representative Business Manager: Amanda Smith Photographer: Art Pittman 12 VCDA
Publishing Address 13 VBODA VMEA Notes - Editor 129 Davis Avenue SW 15 Government Relations Leesburg, VA 20175 [email protected] 17 Research
Advertising Contact 20 CCVMEA VMEA Notes 129 Davis Avenue SW 21 College Section Leesburg, VA 20175 [email protected] 23 Teacher Education
Printing: 23 Music in our Schools Month Clarke Creative Marketing and Print FORBES CENTER CONCERT HALL BACHELOR OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES PHOTO BY MIKE MIRIELLO (M‘09); Lynchburg, Virginia 26 Multicultural Awareness JMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DEGREE PROGRAMS PHOTO BY DIANE ELLIOTT (‘00); www.jmu.edu/music/ensembles JMU CHORALE AND JMU WIND www.jmu.edu/music/degree_programs SYMPHONY PHOTOS BY KATHY LAM ■ Brass Band ■ Opera Orchestra FEATURES ■ Composition ■ Performance ■ Camerata Strings Ensemble ■ Percussion Ensemble ■ Music Education ■ Music Theater ■ ■ ■ Music Industry ■ Jazz Chamber Orchestra Piano Accompanying 32 Voting Results ■ Chorale ■ Steel Drum Band MASTER OF MUSIC ■ Collegium Musicum ■ String Ensembles 33 Teacher Evaluation Position Paper DEGREE PROGRAMS ■ Concert Band ■ Symphonic Band © 2012 by VMEA www.jmu.edu/music/degree_programs/ ■ Flute Choir ■ Symphony Orchestra Opinions expressed herein are those 36 Tri M News graduate.html ■ Horn Choir ■ Trombone Choir of the individual authors and do not ■ Jazz Band ■ Trumpet Ensemble ■ Composition necessarily reflect those of VMEA. 42 Conference Performance Q & A ■ Jazz Chamber Ensembles ■ Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble ■ Performance ■ Jazz Ensemble ■ University Chorus ■ Music Education Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) is a nonprofit organization whose ■ Madison Singers ■ Wind Symphony Virginia Music ■ purpose is to provide mutual helpfulness to its membership and to promote Conducting Educators Association, Inc. ■ Marching Royal Dukes ■ Women’s Chorus the advancement of music education through schools and other educational Vince Tornello, Treasurer ■ Men’s Chorus ■ Woodwind Ensembles institutions. VMEA is an affiliated state unit of the National Association for Music DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS 1627 Trailridge Road ■ Opera Theater Education (NAfME). Membership in VMEA is open to any individual engaged in or www.jmu.edu/music/admissions/dma.html Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 associated with the teaching of music, in schools or privately. Active membership ■ Conducting, Pedagogy, Literature [email protected] dues for NAfME and VMEA are $107.00 per year and include subscriptions to Notes, ■ Performance, Pedagogy, Literature Music Educators Journal, and Teaching Music. Subscription rate for Notes for nonmembers is $15.00 per year and can be ordered by contacting the Business 2012 AUDITION DATES Manager. All member address changes should be processed by contacting NAfME. January 28, February 11, February 20
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BACHELOR OF MUSIC PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FORBES CENTER CONCERT HALL You belong at the Forbes Center. vmea EXECUTIVE BOARD VMEA Officers ADVERTISER INDEX
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District 7 MENC/VMEA Councils Cindy Freeman (C) Chair [email protected] Pat Britton (E) [email protected] Government Relations Patrick Butler (I) [email protected] Steve King - [email protected] Multi Cultural Awareness District 8 Amelia Ross-Hammond - [email protected] Lisa Spruill (C) Chair [email protected] Cynthia Marshall (E) [email protected] Music in Our Schools Month Chris Smith (I) [email protected] Debra Lindsay Music Industry Council District 9 Jim Stegner – [email protected] Allan Weberg (C) [email protected] Research in Music Education Lynn Maletick (E) [email protected] Dr. Nancy Klein - [email protected] Dave Van Gelder (I) Chair [email protected] Secondary General District 10 Glen McCarthy - [email protected] Judi Belzer (C) [email protected] Students with Special Needs Gail Kolbialka (E) [email protected] Alice Hammel - [email protected] Joe LaBrie (I) Chair [email protected] Teacher Education District 11 Gary Ritcher - [email protected] Michael Horanski (C) [email protected] Tri-M Coordinator Lee Larsen (E) [email protected] Drew Ross - [email protected] Nelson Penserga (I) Chair [email protected]
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Jack Elgin vmea president Hopefully by the reading of this article, you have not to do it, and continue to do it until someone listens. The yet been frozen or snowed in or out yet…Mother Nature lottery funds in the Commonwealth have long been said can be very fickle this time of year. Wreaking havoc on to be for Virginia’s schools, and that’s all well and good, IF rehearsals and performances does teach us to be prepared that is where those monies are being funded. If it is NOT, for just about anything as music teachers. then perhaps we should know that up front, or question Many of you were able to get to Norfolk for this our legislators to see where all of those appropriations are year’s In-Service Conference, and I hope you all were going, if not to education. It is galling, quite able to get to do and see all that you wanted to. Some of honestly, to see and hear that same information going the finest performances that I have heard in many years out in the media, when the money seems to be funneled graced the halls of the Marriott and Sheraton Hotels this to other “more important” areas. Wouldn’t it be amazing year. Perhaps you heard something that jogged a memory if our schools could really partake in that funding? Can about something you could use in your programs, or you imagine? Hmmm – maybe that’s what’s being stifled gave you a new idea for how to approach the upcoming here – our ability to imagine, to create, and to have our assessment and performance season. If you did, please students to do the same, so that they are “whole” people take time to drop a note to all of the folks involved with when they leave our classes. Just some food for thought…. making the Conference go, and let them know what you sorry it doesn’t taste very good…. appreciated. I know that it’s always a nice day in Hot Please continue to do what you do so well, and Springs ☺, but Norfolk held its own this year as well! grow your young charges to be the best that they can be. I’ll just come right out and ask: have you invited We as musicians are always under the gun to produce more your school board to your concerts and assessment with less, and now is no different. We are professionals performances? Have you contacted your local politicos and have been trained to do the right thing for our kids, about the same performances? Are you putting out and for our PROFESSION. Keep at it – there is a reward information regarding the significant amount of influence at the end. Stay the course and make some student’s life any music program has on the adolescent brain and its extraordinary. Just do it. learning abilities? I’m sure that you are, at some level, weary of hearing about ADVOCACY for our field – I know that it is not going to go away, and it’s probably just as well that it doesn’t. As I have said before, you are your own best advocate for your program. Whether it’s a note sent home with students, or a phone call placed, or email sent, touting the positive light of music on education, just use that corporate phrase – “Just do it.” I think the folks at Nike are onto something here (and no, it’s not just because I wear their shoes when I teach…). If you don’t do it, who will? Professional plates are full now with all of the requirements AND restrictions we are being faced with as music educators. Now IS the time
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Moe Turrentine state manager Here we are with one-third of this school year already Keep in touch with Steve King (Government Relations passed and there is still so much to do. I hope that you Chair) for new items that we all need to do and be aware enjoyed conference last November and for those of you of in our quest for keeping music in every student’s life. who could not attend I hope that you will be able to join us next year. Remember that it will be held at The Homestead in 2012 and that Room Reservations will be available on Monday, February 6, 2012 beginning at 6:00 am.
As a reminder to Event Chairs review the Event Manual and review deadlines etc. to ensure that your event runs smoothly. The Event Manual is located on the VMEA website along with all pertinent forms. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Vince Tornello VMEA Treasurer, ([email protected]) or myself ([email protected]) . If you run into a glitch for example getting a custodian bill etc. just let us know of the delay in meeting your 6 week deadline in filing the event financial form. Remember ignoring it won’t make it go away !
A reminder to submit your Blue Ribbon form by February 15, 2012. It is located on the VMEA website. Speaking of the website, use it and visit it often and regularly. It is our best way to provide important information for you and to keep you up-to-date with VMEA business.
Concert Assessment is just around the corner so plan well for your students in providing a great musical experience. Ask questions of your peers and if you want to get other opinions or have someone to talk over ideas go to the website and choose someone to be a mentor. This list will grow and if you would like to be listed to help others let Lois Castonguay (VMEA president-elect) hear from you. ([email protected])
And a final reminder………..don’t let Advocacy go to sleep.
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Marie Weber vemea president
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had wonderful year. She teaches in Newport News. Come and support holiday season and a restful winter break! By now, we all our elementary all Virginia students! should be back into the swing of teaching. As we begin a new year, remember to take time for yourself and your In closing, I would like to say thank you for all family. our officers and district reps for keeping our membership informed. Remember to visit our webpage for information WOW! What a fantastic conference VEMEA about VEMEA and any upcoming events and information. had in November! The clinicians were terrific and gave us many wonderful new ideas to use in our classes. I Dates to remember: don’t know about anyone else, but I was refreshed after All Virginia Elementary Chorus will be March 31, 2012 at participating in the sessions. In addition, it is always Longwood University. heartwarming for me to see familiar faces and reconnect with our colleagues across the state. I would like to take this personal opportunity to thank everyone who helped to make our conference a success. If you were unable to attend the conference, please go the VEMEA website and look for the conference handouts. They are available to you, so download the ones that you would like to have as a resource. Just a reminder, our VMEA conference next year will be held at the Homestead again, in scenic Hot Springs, Virginia. Room reservations will be available online starting February 6, 2012 at 6 am. Remember to reserve early, the Homestead sells out fast! “It’s a beautiful day at the Homestead!”
Elections were held this year at the conference. Our section elected Jerrilyn MacDanel as our president- elect and Katie Madrid as our secretary. These two very capable ladies will take office starting July 1, 2012. We wish them the best of luck on their new offices.
I would like to remind everyone that our All Virginia Chorus will be held on March 31, 2011 at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. Jason Kriner is our All Virginia Chairperson. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact him. We are pleased to have Bonnie Carlson as our director this
10 vmeanotes strings report G. Bud Hearne vboda string representative As it has become tradition, this article must start off with many thought was a good idea as long as it didn’t affect the many thanks to the many folks who do the many their little part of the Commonwealth. Or more recently things that make our state conference a great event. the attempt to change the All-VA auditions from the tired Words don’t truly express our appreciation towards our etudes we’ve used for decades to fresh orchestral excerpts. performing groups. Your efforts and dedication help us The forming of committee was announced but no one remember what our profession is about. We are always would serve. I don’t have the space to continue here but if indebted to our clinicians for their drive and willingness you’ve been around for a while, I bet you could think of a to share their knowledge and improve us all. (I love my couple yourselves. document camera!) Most of all, thanks to all that were in Continuing on, next would be Thankful. I am extremely attendance. I am never disappointed in the many folks thankful for the many people I have had the opportunity who step up and help out when needed. Plans are already to work with on both the VBODA Executive Board and underway for the next conference. Why not step out of the VMEA Executive Board. These folks are incredibly your comfort zone and share some ideas by presenting a dedicated to our profession, the membership and the session? Or maybe really get bold and submit a group to young people of the Commonwealth. They have always perform. We’d love to have more friends and neighbors treated me with respect and took me seriously. I have on the program. Just give it some serious thought. learned much from them and look forward to continuing While at conference, a friend asked me to describe how to work with them in the future. I wish every member I felt about leaving the position in five words or less. He would take the time to attend one VBODA Executive Board had a bit of a humor in his tone but I took it seriously and Meeting, even briefly. They would truly be enlightened by on the fly came up with five words. The first was Excited. what goes on and how business is handled around that I’m obviously excited that I will be out from under the table. Anyone who continues to hold on to the “Good Ole responsibilities and duties that I have had for the past Boy” ideology about the Executive Board should truly ten years as String Representative. I am especially excited have their head examined. That line of thinking is archaic about what lies ahead for me in the future with the new and just plainly incorrect. position of String Representative Emeritus. I am also Finally, Humbled. I’m humbled by this entire experience excited that we will have fresh new leadership for both of the past ten years of my life. It’s been very fulfilling and the “B” & the “O”. My second word was Confident. I am rewarding more times than not. I’m humbled by people confident that our soon to be new String Representative, who think I am more than I am simply because I’m the Mrs. Carrie Finnegan, will be an outstanding leader and String Representative. And extremely humbled by the continue to try to keep the “O” moving forward despite confidence and trust the membership has had in meto the kicking and screaming from the orchestra directors. allow me to continue in this position for so long. I smirk I’ve known Carrie since she was a wee, little 9th grader when thinking often you didn’t have a choice. But you, the and I was a wet behind the ears rookie teacher. We’ve membership, have also showed me a great deal of respect grown together through the years in our own ways. I and appreciation. For that, I thank you from the bottom of could not be prouder of the outstanding young woman my soul. I have often said that my motivation for this job and professional she has become. was selfish. I enjoyed watching my friends and colleagues Not to be a downer, but the third word would be benefit from my leadership. But it has shaped me in ways Disappointed. In a weird way I’m disappointed in myself. that I still don’t fully understand. I look forward to sitting As I look back there are times I feel I might have done with you again at the Homestead, listening to marching more, made a bigger difference and worked harder at the band banter, hoping to make our dinner reservations and little details that seem trivial but are so important when looking for my fishing license. All the best. being a leader. Sorry if I offend but I am also disappointed in the orchestra membership. There are so many things SEE YA! that we could have done to improve the “O” but were often [email protected] stymied by the wall of indifference from the orchestra directors. Things like restructuring the regions, which
The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 11 virginia choral directors association
Lisa Pennington vcda president
I sit here in the midst of the three crazy weeks for, once again, providing our reading packets for the between Thanksgiving and Winter Break that we Middle School and High School reading sessions. As I musicians have become accustomed to navigating one step said at the sessions, the music is not free but The Musical at a time, one day at a time, one performance at a time. I Source continues to provide that gratis to us. Please keep continue to be amazed at our stamina and willingness to supporting them by purchasing your music (at a discount) give our all to our students and programs, not only during from them. Charlotte McKee and Ernest Johnson, as our this busy season but throughout the year. I would dare Middle School and High School clinicians, were a great say there are few other professions where this happens resource in their choice of varied levels and voicings of consistently. We are a unique breed, and I count myself music. I also appreciate the willingness of Susan Dommer lucky to be part of the pack! and Allan Weberg to review some of the pieces from these sessions. You will see their reviews in upcoming issues Our 32nd Annual VMEA Conference provided of Notes. a wonderful time of professional development and connection with colleagues. The Chamber Ensemble What talented professionals we have in our state, from Christiansburg High School performed such an and we are fortunate that they are willing to share with energetic and varied program, with ideas for pieces that us each year at conference. Dr. Jo-Anne van der Vat- are accessible for many of our groups. Mandi Townley’s Chromy’s session on her doctoral dissertation and study connection with her students was positive, encouraging was engaging and informative and reinforced what we and joyful to watch. Her affection for them was evident know is a special culture within the choral room. Philip in her interactions with them both on and off the “stage,” Keirstead’s session on Choral Repertoire for Young Men and they obviously reciprocated that emotion. Bella Voce was a highlight of conference, and seeing him interact from South Lakes High School created an atmosphere of with his 8th grade Men’s Select Choir was inspiring, to unity and musical excellence as they presented a program say the least. that included both familiar standards and new releases. The young women obviously took great pride in their I want to express my sincere gratitude for all art, and Rita Gigliotti’s masterful direction brought out the work our VCDA Sight-Reading Committee, chaired the very best in her singers. The musicality and healthy by Jeremy Craft, put into the proposal for standardizing tone of the Botetourt Chamber Singers from the College sight-reading across the state for our Assessment events. I of William and Mary brought tears to my eyes and moved do believe this has been a statewide collaboration of ideas me in a way that I have not experienced in a long time. and feedback and will continue to be. Thank you to those The singers and their director, Jamie Bartlett, moved who attended the session led by this committee in which in tandem to create this magical performance. On a you asked questions for clarification, offered ideas for the personal note, having a former student of mine in that next step and affirmed what needs to happen in order for group who had also performed at the 2008 conference at our students to gain better skills in our programs. I am The Homestead just brought this conference full circle. so proud of us as a state for putting our differing opinions aside and voting in the affirmative to move forward with Thank you to Jack Ay and The Musical Source this 3-year plan to incorporate sight-reading at all of our continued on page 47 12 vmeanotes virginia band and orchestra directors association
Keith Taylor vboda president
Greetings VBODA! students and preparing them for their performance. The concert was fantastic, and the students had a marvelous I trust this article finds everyone well and ready to begin time. I hope you will continue to encourage your students the next phase of the school year. It would be difficult to audition for this outstanding opportunity. for me to express how proud I am to be a member of this organization! We have begun making huge strides I am sure you have noticed that the VBODA website in accomplishing goals that we have hoped to achieve has gone through some changes. As we move forward, I for many years, like a working balanced budget (kudos wish to express my sincerest appreciation and gratitude Keith Cottrill), adjusting the sight-reading music (thank to a legend among Virginia’s Band Directors, Wayne you Diana Love), and revising the VBODA Administrative Powell. Wayne is the Director of Bands at York Middle Handbook (thanks, Denny). We are making a lot of School and generously, diligently and humbly created progress, but there is plenty of work still to be done! the first VBODA website and served as the curator for over 15 years! Mr. Powell is passing the management of One of the things I look forward to every year since I started the webpage on to Doug Armstrong, Director of Bands at teaching in Virginia is the VMEA Fall Conference, and this Mountain View High School. year’s Conference was no exception. I was truly inspired by the enthusiasm and work ethic demonstrated by our Congratulations to Alan Hall, Director of Bands at Glen membership at this year’s Conference. One change that Allen High School, for being elected to the position I really enjoyed in particular was the VBODA Reception. of President-Elect. Alan is a great teacher with both What a fabulous opportunity to relax and actually experience and vision. We all look forward to his finish conversations that get started at Conference! The leadership and direction. His first task will be the All- concerts were spectacular - some of the best that I have Virginia Band and Orchestra Auditions in collaboration ever heard, and the sessions were both informative and with Immediate Past-President, Doug Armstrong. From enjoyable (and well-attended!). Of course, we all owe experience, I can assure you they will need your support, Moe Turrentine and Linda Gammon so much for their so prepare to be hearing from them in early January for outstanding coordination, and thanks also to Steve Rice your judging preferences for the All-Virginia Band and and the crew for their professionalism that helps make Orchestra Auditions. All of the communication for the All this conference run so smoothly. Please visit the VMEA Virginia Auditions and Event will be through your district Website and fill in the Conference survey at www.vmea. reps, and the VBODA Website. com, so we can better serve your needs at Conference. In addition to the executive offices, our districts One of the highlights during Conference has become the held elections for their district representatives last All-Virginia Jazz Ensemble Event. Hats off to Dennis Spring. These are critically important positions to our Weaver, Cathy Fisher, and Ben Frenchak for providing one membership. If you haven’t already done so, please get of the best All-Virginia Jazz Ensemble experiences ever! to know your District Instrumental Representative and From audition to concert they did a professional job all make sure they have the most current contact information the way. Mike Steinel did an amazing job working with the for you for the VBODA Membership Roster. The accuracy continued on page 47 The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 13 East tEnnEssEE statE UnivErsity
Department East Tennessee State University is accredited by the of Music Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools BACHELOR OF MUSIC National Association Instrumental, Vocal, of Schools of Music and Keyboard Performance and is an All-Steinway School Instrumental, Keyboard/Vocal, and Vocal Music Education
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speaking with a unified voice is the most powerful strategy we can employ. The VCFAE remains actively involved in Steve King council chair developing information for parents related to students I trust those able to attend the VMEA Conference being able to access fine arts classes during middle and in Norfolk enjoyed the variety of offerings and the high school. We hope to have this information available opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from across soon. the state. The Government Relations session “Becoming The VCFAE has called together representatives an Advocate” was well attended. Mary Wagner, Fairfax from the four arts education organizations to address County Schools and the Co-Chair of the Fairfax Arts issues related to the new teacher evaluation process. Coalition for Education, and I shared the session. Mary’s Again, we hope to have information to share regarding great presentation provided those in attendance with this important topic. valuable, insightful and practical information regarding Also, on the federal level, please stay aware of the how to deal with local political bodies and how to organize potential changes in revisions to the No Child Left Behind a local coalition. Great information for each of us! reauthorization. NAfME is very active in monitoring My portion of the session considered resources to NCLB. You may be asked to weigh in on this legislation assist in developing advocacy materials on all levels. Much also. emphasis was placed on NAfME’s new GROUNDSWELL Much is happening on the local, state and federal web page. Groundswell has a collection of excellent level. In Virginia the political dynamics will obviously advocacy resources. If you have not explored the site I change with the change in leadership in the state senate. encourage you to do so. Visit – Budgets on all levels for the next biennium will likely not improve. So, we must remain vigilant and be prepared to http://www.menc.org/resources/view/music- act. education-advocacy-central Allow me to restate comments from my last article – “The most consistent factor [impacting advocacy] is If you were unable to attend and would like what we do in our classrooms to provide quality musical information on either Mary and/or my presentation, experiences for our students. This must also be coupled simply contact me. with constant efforts to advocate in our schools and We are approaching the opening of the 2012 communities for a quality, balanced curriculum for General Assembly, on January 11, 2012. As mentioned our students - that includes fine arts instruction. It is previously, we may expect to face the Physical Education critical for us to continually “educate” our local, state and issue again. We will continue to monitor this potential national politicians of the significant impact we have on legislation and look for other legislation, which may have the students in our programs. Accurate, concise data to an impact on fine arts education. Once again we may need support our position, from your school, will be important your assistance in contacting legislators. Please watch to those making the decisions about our schools, at all your email over the next several months for information levels.” In her presentation, Mary Wagner did a great job about how you can help. of stressing the importance of providing correct, relevant It is critical that advocacy be at the forefront of data. She is right on target! what we do. Coordinating with the Virginia Coalition for Fine Arts Education (the coalition’s revised name) and Stay tuned!
The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 15 Summer Programs for Music Educators
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In his text The Musical may sometime feel) but are true ambiverts, exhibiting Temperament, Anthony Kemp presents perhaps the traits of both introversion and extroversion. most thorough collection of research available regarding personality types related to musicians. The conductor There are additional ambivert traits that tend to show up proves to be a unique individual in the realm of musicians in the personality tests of conductors. Using the Catellian and musical leaders. Understanding the tendencies and 16 SPF, researchers discovered that conductors exhibit preferences of conductors will not only benefit those both Aloofness and Group Dependency. Aloofness working in this capacity, but also those that must work might be the better understood trait since we have all with them. known people who are aloof. Webster defines aloofness as “removed or distant in interest and feeling.” In the It is important to note that conductors are initially unique case of the conductor, the aloofness is the ability to be because they are musicians without an actual instrument. engaged actively with a large group while still remaining They must find a way to use the skills and musicianship distinct, analytical and in control – at least most of the of others to make music. This is done through non-verbal time. Without this quality it would be difficult for the and expressive gestures which assert the knowledge and conductor to hear the reality of the music being made experience of the conductor as he or she communicates and still continually compare it to the aural vision of their internal vision of the music. Because conductor/ that music as it reverberates within their own mind and Find out more. directors must work with large groups of people, it is internal “ear.” This is no easy trick, and something that www.su.edu/vmeanotes 800.432.2266 The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 17 GeorG e Mason University many people would find very difficult. work. Do not draw conclusions too quickly, because there are many other facets to the personality traits discovered Group Dependency also does not refer to what you might about conductors. There are so many interesting twists and assume. This trait involves not the need to be accepted by turns to the uniqueness of the conductor that they cannot a group (although certainly without a group of people the possible by discussed in this offering. With that in mind, School of Music conductor would find it difficult to make any music. . .) but and if there is any interest, I will continue this dissertation Bachelor of MUsic the ability to function well in a group setting. “Functioning in the next issue of NOTES. Meanwhile, take a moment to Performance well” still does not even explain this well enough; the “naval gaze” and assess the things about your jobs that you Music Education individual must enjoy functioning in a group setting. A love, and those things that you hate. A complete analysis Jazz Studies pure introvert would find this a miserable experience, since of personal preferences will not just be entertaining, it can Composition groups of people tend to drain the introverted personality give you strategies to survive and excel in any situation. of their inner resources. This facet of the conductor lines Meanwhile, be assured that even if you feel alone you Bachelor of arts up with the extroverted side of the personality. really are not. There are thousands like you in the state in MUsic of Virginia, and your unifying force is found through your MUsic Minor Already those of you reading this article are beginning to active membership in NAfME and VMEA. Jazz Studies either analyze your own self, or someone with whom you Music & Technology World Music
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Tickets are free, but required.
Busoni’s Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra with the USSO.
4400 University Drive, MS 3E3, Fairfax, VA 22030
George Mason University is a registered All-Steinway School located 15 Nuccio will perform Copland’s Clarinet Concerto and
under the baton of Maestro Barry Kolman on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 8 p.m.
University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra: Season of the Soloists
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Busoni’s Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra with the USSO.
4400 University Drive, MS 3E3, Fairfax, VA 22030
George Mason University is a registered All-Steinway School located 15 Nuccio will perform Copland’s Clarinet Concerto and
under the baton of Maestro Barry Kolman on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 8 p.m.
University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra: Season of the Soloists
T ickets are free, but required. Call 540-458-8000 to reserve your tickets.
Nuccio will perform Scott MacAllister’s Black Dog with UWE.
University Wind Ensemble Pre-Tour Concert on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 8 p.m.
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I have been thinking a lot lately about “what you do.” Collegiate members will actively seek out leadership roles Inspired by sessions and performances at this year’s within our profession. VMEA In-Service Conference, I know that I want to make a difference in the musical lives of our students Please join me in congratulating the following CCVMEA in grades K through 16. I return to my classroom with members who have accepted the challenge of providing a renewed commitment and a resolve – the resolve to leadership for our state section over the course of the next assist in shaping music teaching and music learning at twelve months. my institution, in my state organization, and within my profession. Spencer King, President Shenandoah Conservatory Presenters at CCVMEA sponsored sessions at this year’s [email protected] Conference shared a variety of ideas and strategies that inspire and challenge. Dr. Cynthia Ramsey provided Brittany McGaffic, President-Elect valuable information in her session titled “Community Shenandoah Conservatory Bridges: Building Music Relationships that Last.” Dr. [email protected] Ramsey’s resolve to connect theory to practice and school to community is exceptional. Rebecca Miller’s session Alison Thomas, Secretary titled “Using Every Moment: Strategies for Maximizing Lynchburg College Instructional Time and Developing a Solid Class Structure” [email protected] provided much needed content for music educators at all levels. Her solid experience as a practitioner informs us all. Eric Henrikson, Northern Region Finally, Dr. Brian Wuttke reminded us of the importance James Madison University of teaching musical concepts through rehearsal and [email protected] repertoire in his session titled “Teaching Intonation and Harmony through Performance.” On behalf of CCVMEA, I Matthew Warnock, Western Region thank and congratulate our VMEA In-Service Presenters. Radford University [email protected] As CCVMEA Chapters from the Commonwealth plan activities and events for the spring semester, I urge you Andrew Schlaf, Southern Region to enter into shared conversations across your campus Christopher Newport University about the worth of a public school music program taught [email protected] by highly skilled, professional music educators. As CCVMEA State Officers begin to shape our agenda for Spencer King, CCVMEA President, will publish a VMEA the upcoming year, I challenge all Collegiate members Conference Survey to guide planning for next year’s to communicate with Region Representatives to actively Collegiate sessions and events; Brittany McGaffic, contribute to your state organization. Finally, I hope that CCVMEA President-Elect, will share information continued on page 54 20 vmeanotes college section
R. Wayne Gallops president
Dear Colleagues, acquainted with the many fine music educators of the Commonwealth. In July of 2012, leadership of the section According to responses from many of our colleagues, the will transition to our wonderful colleague, Dr. David 2011 VMEA conference was a great success and involved Greennagel. strong, integrated participation from the College Section. Great performances offered by the JMU Wind Symphony, As we enthusiastically wind down the Fall semester, I Shenandoah University’s ‘Con Fuoco Clarinet Quartet’, hope many of you are thinking of ways in which you can The Botetourt Singers from the College of William & personally contribute to the College Section and next Mary, the George Mason University Jazz Ensemble, and year’s VMEA conference. Perhaps an ensemble recording Showcase Hour performances offered by eight Virginia submission or clinic/session proposal for VMEA 2011 is universities, provided the conference with enhanced in your future! If so, be aware of the MAY 1st deadline for musical opportunities and highlighted some of what our proposals, recordings, and Showcase Hour reservations. section has to offer VMEA! As we approach that date, you’ll receive email reminders from my office. As always, if questions arise, please feel Important discussions transpired while in Norfolk free to gain clarification through email: rgallops@radford. notably, proposed development of a Virginia chapter of edu. the Society for Music Teacher Education (SMTE) and an appropriate model that accommodates current College Best Regards and Best Wishes! & Collegiate Section activities with Teacher Education needs. As we move through 2012, leadership from our R. Wayne Gallops, Ph.D. College Section and Teacher Education factions will solicit VMEA College Section President ideas from colleagues in an effort to develop a firm Section mission statement. Richter (Teacher Education Chair) and David Greennagel (College Section President-Elect) will lead those discussions. We hope to provide many opportunities for input as we investigate possibilities for the future.
I extend special thanks to our College Section leadership team - David Greenagle (pres-elect), and Jeff Marlatt (collegiate advisor) - for their efforts toward developing the College Section as an important organization in VMEA. We’ve achieved great progress toward that end and solidified the organization’s viability. My three years of service as Section President have been most rewarding and afforded many personal opportunities to become
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Gary Ritcher (with input from Kelly Parkes) Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers” (http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/ Thanks to all involved for a successful 2011 VMEA performance_evaluation/) approved by the Virginia Conference. Thanks to all who attended the Preconference Board of Education to take effect July 1, 2012. It is meeting for teacher educators and to John Brewington important that every music educator in the state be aware and members of VAMEA for their participation in the of this document since it will impact how music teachers combined meeting that followed. I think there is much in the state are evaluated. One example of this impact is to be gained from both these meetings and hope we can the stipulation that 40% of the evaluation is to be based continue to meet in this way every year. Thanks to Kristen on student achievement. Furthermore, the guidelines Allegood for her informative session on teaching music in suggest that districts may choose to use standardized test an urban setting and to Kelly Parkes and James Harmon scores in non-music areas (e.g. math and reading SOLs) for their session presenting results of the second version to represent “student achievement”. The decisions for of the New Teacher Survey. Thanks to David Stringham, implementation will most likely be made on a district-by- William Dabback, Lisa Maynard and Jo-Anne van der district basis but hopefully school boards will understand Vat-Chromy, whose Research sessions we co-sponsored that this is not a valid way to assess a music teacher’s and to Nancy Klein for organizing those. I am hoping you effectiveness. Music teachers will need to present valid Bachelor of Arts all got an opportunity to attend David Stringham’s general music assessments of student learning in their classes that session on the NYSSMA program for young composers. may be used instead of SOL test scores. Some districts Bachelor of Music I think it would be a step forward for that area of the have well-established music assessment systems; others curriculum for VMEA to support a similar program and will need to develop them quickly. As teacher educators Music Education hope that teacher educators will get behind the idea. we can take the lead in providing inservice and pointing Composition K-12 music educators in the direction of existing valid and Two topics of particular interest emerged from the Pre reliable measures. A second issue is the observation part Performance Conference. Those present at the teacher education of the evaluation, which accounts for 10% of the result. meeting affirmed that we would like to have closer ties Observation is always best when conducted by someone Professional Certificate in Jazz Studies with the national SMTE (Society for Music Teacher who knows the subject area, particularly for a subject as Education) in order to be connected with and contribute unique as music. To the extent that observations must to the work of that group, and to raise awareness of the be conducted by individuals who are not familiar with Master of Arts in Teaching group among music educators. To that end we took a the subject, it would be helpful if there were information Choral Music Education straw poll in favor of changing the name of the Teacher about the subject area to guide their observation. One Education area to VASMTE. I will be asking for input from such document that may be of help is the 2011 Virginia Instrumental Music Education teacher educators around the state, including those who Standards for the Professional Practice of Teachers, (pp. could not be present. The College area is also reviewing 27-29 available on the same webpage listed previously), Music audition dates (Saturdays): their mission. and Part 3 of the Guidelines document which have November 19, 2011 sample observation forms (pp. 14). Additionally, John The second topic relates to the new “Guidelines for Brewington indicated that some district supervisors have February 18, 2012 For further information or audition materials, please visit continued on page 47 March 17, 2012 music.cnu.edu March 18, 2012 (Sunday) The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 23 miosm Debra Lindsay music in our schools month I think I can honestly say that most, if not all, of our now this year’s goal and the future goal of The Concert Virginia music educators know that March is Music in for Music In Our Schools music committee to choose a Our Schools Month (MIOSM). I think I can also say that repertoire that encourages elementary, middle and high I speak for most of us when I say that we could proclaim school chorus participation and to challenge and appeal every month is Music In Our Schools Month because to music students of all ages. The 2012 Concert for Music music is what we do the whole day every day. Therefore, In Our Schools repertoire includes songs in a variety of it is necessary to spotlight special times like holidays, languages and instrumentations, with one song including birthdays, anniversaries, and events that honor that full choreography and includes: which we find important. The Star-Spangled Banner by Frances Scott Key and John Consider it this way: Music in Our Schools Month affords Stafford Smith, us the perfect opportunity to share how music and culture Discussin’ Percussion arranged by Tom Anderson is important in our lives, but especially with our students El Vito arranged by Emily Holt Crocker since they must be schooled in the arts so they can form Everlasting Melody by Rollo A. Dilworth their own informed judgments about the importance of Feel the Beat by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson music in their lives. Now more than ever, with testing, PE and Rock Island Line arranged by Jan Klevberg Day. scheduling threats and budget cuts choking our programs, There is another change that enables us to lead our it is important that our students’ music educations remain students in the community building choral event. alive and continue to thrive. We cannot make excuses Although the official Concert for Music In Our Schools will about opportunities to promote our students’ learning if be on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM, the concert we do not make the extra effort to enable our students to sing-along concert video will be available on the NAfME have rich and meaningful experiences in general, choral website during the entire month of March, thus inviting and instrumental music. more choruses and general music classes. There is also Hence, the purpose of Music In Our Schools Month is the possibility that elementary general music teachers to raise awareness of our school music programs and could sing along with the concert with their grade level stress the importance of music education in our nation’s classes. What a wonderful opportunity this will be for schools. I know our Virginia programs have taken cuts our students! To watch and sing the same songs with but we can still rally to make sure our programs do not students from around the world is an interesting concept suffer. I know Virginia music educators will not let this for children. To share learning, singing and performing happen because I hear your performances and talk with the same songs as one performing group helps our you at conferences, read about your programs online and students build a different kind of friendship and form a in the press. I also know about your dedication and drive sense of belonging in our world. What began as a small to give your students the best you have to offer -- not class or chorus in our schools grows beyond our students’ some days -- but every day. understanding of many voices as one -- a shared voice in Therefore, let me share an absolutely free opportunity choral music. with you. It is called The Concert for Music In Our Schools Again this year, Jamestown Elementary in District 12 Month. The World’s Largest Concert under the guidance and Crestwood Elementary in District 10 will be featured of MENC (now NAfME (National Association for Music in the concert recording featured on the NAfMe site in Education) has undergone a choral renovation of its ever- March. popular yearly concert in March. Why, you say, would After watching or participating in the concert, you may such a successful event change its name and format? want to consider having your students audition for a Once again, the reason is opportunity and advocacy. special performance in the concert. Susan Lambert, the The World’s Largest Concert sing-along chorus for National MIOSM Chair will post information online in upper elementary and lower middle school choruses August 2012 requesting the opportunity to perform one had grown so large (during the concert’s tenure there or more of the songs that will be featured in the next have been a total of six million participants from all year’s concert. All you need do is complete your song over the world) that it was no longer possible to have all request form and e-mail it to Ms. Lambert at the national of the participants sing at exactly the same time from headquarters in Reston, Virginia. Approximately 60 wherever in the world they were joined in song. It is groups will be chosen for the recording. After notification
24 vmeanotes Graduate Degrees in Music of being chosen, you will need to teach the song(s), make a video recording and submit the recording by early January. RADFORD UNIVERSITY Did I mention the printed music, practice audio tracks and performance tracks are free? Hal Leonard graciously supports NAfME’s concert MasTer oF each year. There are also online lesson plans arTs in Music to support your teaching of each song. There Students enrolled in the Master of is no better offer than this. Free music. Free Arts in Music curriculum have the audio tracks. A free performance and advocacy opportunity to emphasize areas opportunity for your school and your general such as performance, composition, music and choral program! computer music, conducting, music Join us in song in March and make arrangements history and music education. to participate in the recording as well next year. And remember, we chose to teach music because we had music teachers who inspired us and it was those music classes that we enjoyed the most in our formidable years. In turn, we hope to inspire our students to embrace the beauty and joy of music. Music Therapy ConCentration (Please submit photos of your school’s performance All graduate degree in the concert. These will be shared in a future Radford University offers a Music programs emphasize issue of VMEA Notes and on the VEMEA website. Therapy concentration in the Master individualized instruction of Science degree program in Music. Forward your submissions to DebraK.Lindsay@ and experiential learning. fcps.edu ) Small classes permit close interaction between For more information: faculty and students. Faculty are highly trained http://grad-music.asp.radford.edu professionals active in Radford University their respective areas with Department of Music national and international Box 6968 prominence. Radford, VA 24142 Phone: (540) 831-5177 E-mail: [email protected]
The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 25 multicultural awarenesss
Amelia Ross Hammond chair
“Multi-Cultural Arts Education in Australia: We to understand our selves and others. Joseph and are not alone” Southcott (2005) mentioned that in contemporary (A commentary on an article written by Dr. Dawn Joseph, society the arts are used as ways of understanding and and Dr. Jane Southcott) communicating our identity, culture and heritage. With the increase in a new middleclass, many of the divisive According to Joseph, and Southcott, (2005) lines become blurred because of the blending of music contemporary arts educators are challenged with mediums to motivate the new urban population of that the teaching and managing of students from diverse, will be in our classrooms. Further, by engaging in arts cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds. As society practices, it is hoped that teachers and students can more complex and diverse, Australia has moved from change stereotypical attitudes and create understandings a monocultural environment o one of pluralistic between people of different cultural backgrounds. multiculturalism to which each culture or subculture As Australia continues its multicultural practices, contributes in its own unique ways. This tapestry of positioning itself as part of the wider global community, cultures weaves “shared knowledge and beliefs systems” meaningful arts education can enrich the cultural mosaic that does not necessarily strip meaning from any of contemporary and future society. particular culture but finds an educational salmagundi where there is the opportunity for interchange of effective Johnson, (2004, pg. 136) a staunch proponent of the and possibly authentic multi-arts practice. importance of multicultural arts education, called for a divergent (global), rather than a convergent (Western) No where is this more valid then America whose entire approach in education. This was also echoed by Hookey population is inherently multicultural, continues (1994, pg. 87) who concur that, curriculum materials to increase in diversity, as each culture now openly need to take into account… the potential knowledge and embraces the value of their own. There is a paradigm cultural background of those in the classroom, and we shift to cultural relativism and that includes the arts. should teach “within the diverse cultures, not…about Staggering prediction by the World Bank claims them that by 2030, the number of middle-class people in the developing world will be 1.2 billion-a rise of 200 Joyce Johnson documents that as early as 1916, percent since 2005. This means that the developing contemporary music educators have shown interest in world’s middle class alone will be larger than the total non-Western music. However, limited resources and a population of Europe, Japan, and the United States preference for Western Classical music dominated the combined. From now on, therefore, the main driver of curriculum even though the country was diversified global economic expansion will be the economic growth in its population. Today, however, State organizations of newly industrialized countries, such as Brazil, China, such as the Virginia Music Educators Association are India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey. These are serious active proponents in offering of world music, at each implications for Arts Education, if we are to be prepared annual conference as part of professional development, to engage the new urban students that will inevitably bringing a wealth of Multicultural resources, technical become a normal make-up of the public schools’ system. assistance and authentic replication of global music We must prepare our students proactively. through its Multi-Cultural Awareness sessions. For many of the cultures presented, music is an integral part of Through-out history, arts education has leveled the socialization within their communities. It opens up the playing field for mutual communication and active opportunity for all children to experience the practical, learning experiences. Aland (2005) mentions that we functional process for learning concepts, key to our are constantly consciously and’ unconsciously, in arts- standards of learning requirement using a different mode based experiences that are integral and significant of assimilation. World cultural music are very holistic in components of our daily lives through which we come their use of the arts, and America, which is seeing a rapid
26 vmeanotes rise in the economic power of these new developing countries, can benefit greatly in understanding the viability of the arts as a networking and learning tool.
Interestingly, the authors share that one of the obstacles to enacting authentic multicultural and Help Your Students multidisciplinary arts education is the limitation of current teacher preparation. They suggest that resources need to be developed to assist teachers in SOUND creating appropriate arts educational programs. In an effort to address this in Australia, many educational settings now invite artists-in residence and members THEIR BEST of local communities to work with teachers and students to learn about “other arts in order to develop with our renowned performance catalog effective and authentic pedagogy.
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The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 29 Pursue your goals. Live your life. 2012 Biennial Music Messiah College graduate programs make it possible. Educators National Conference The Many Benefits of Music Education—Tips to Share with Your Principal March 29-31, 2012 Here are some simple ways principals can assist their school’s St. Louis, Missouri music educators: CREATE AND FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF SUPPORT: The conference has a special focus on • Study the ways that music educa- tion develops creativity, enhances research in music education and on cooperative learning, instills music teacher education. It is aimed disciplined work habits, and cor- relates with gains in standardized at music education researchers, music test scores. teacher educators, college students, • Provide adequate funding for Master of Music in Conducting instruments and music education and PreK–12 teachers interested in the materials. With a program and faculty reflecting Messiah’s reputation for cutting edge research and pedagogical academic excellence, Messiah College’s M.M. in conducting enhances COMMUNICATE CONSTRUCTIVELY innovations that will shape the future • Encourage music teachers to sup- your abilities as an effective music educator and conductor. port their cause by writing articles of the profession. in local newspapers, professional • Three specialized conducting tracks to advance your education journals, or by blogging online and career: wind, orchestral and choral about the value of music education. • Emphasis on summer and online coursework, designed to fit the Conference chair Glenn Nierman • Share your students’ successes with district colleagues. schedules of busy teachers and other professionals • Coursework designed to be instantly applicable to your own everyday work setting Visit www.nafme.org and search “Power of Music” for more • Small class sizes ensure personalized, one-on-one attention. Register online at Principal Resources. www.nafme.org. New online class sessions begin every January and July. messiah.edu/conducting • 717.796.5061 Online | Flexible | Affordable
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The conference has a special focus on research in music education and on music teacher education. It is aimed at music education researchers, music Master of Music in Conducting teacher educators, college students, and PreK–12 teachers interested in the With a program and faculty reflecting Messiah’s reputation for cutting edge research and pedagogical academic excellence, Messiah College’s M.M. in conducting enhances your abilities as an effective music educator and conductor. innovations that will shape the future of the profession. • Three specialized conducting tracks to advance your education and career: wind, orchestral and choral • Emphasis on summer and online coursework, designed to fit the Conference chair Glenn Nierman schedules of busy teachers and other professionals • Coursework designed to be instantly applicable to your own everyday work setting • Small class sizes ensure personalized, one-on-one attention. Register online at www.nafme.org. New online class sessions begin every January and July. messiah.edu/conducting • 717.796.5061 Online | Flexible | Affordable see anew www.nafme.org The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 31 VMEA OFFICIAL voting results
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President Elect – Terry Hall Secretary – Jenny Ryan By Law Change – Passed – (Concerning Editorial Board)
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President Elect – Annamarie Bollino
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President Elect – Allen Hall Secretary – Laura Thomas String Representative – Carrie Finnegan
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President Elect – Mike Horanski Secretary – Philip Keirstead
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President Elect – Jerrilyn MacDanel Secretary – Katie Madrid
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President Elect – David Zerull
32 vmeanotes VMEA EXECUTIVE BOARD VOTES TO SUPPORT VCFAE POSITION STATEMENT ON THE NEW TEACHER EVALUATION PROCESS
During the January 14, 2012 meeting of the (VCFAE), representing over 5,000 Kindergarten VMEA Executive Board, the Executive Board through higher education music, dance voted to support the position statement offered arts, theatre arts, and visual arts educators, by the Virginia Coalition for Fine Arts Education supports the need for teacher evaluation and (VCFAE) pertaining to the new teacher accountability to enhance fine arts teaching and evaluation process approved by the Virginia student learning. Board of Education. The position statement, provided below, addresses the impact of the The VCFAE, however, concerned with new teacher evaluation process on fine arts possible unintended consequences arising teachers. The VCFAE will present the position from the implementation of Standard 7 of the statement to the Virginia Board of Education in Virginia Department of Education Guidelines the upcoming months. for Uniform Performance Standards and Evaluation Criteria for Teachers (approved The VCFAE greatly appreciates the support by the Virginia Board of Education on April of the VMEA Executive Board in joining with 28, 2011, to become effective July 1, 2012).# VCFAE to speak with a unified voice for fine arts believes that proactive attention to the following education. criteria is necessary to address potential issues in the fine arts teacher evaluation process: Virginia Coalition for Fine Arts Education • Teacher evaluation systems should include multiple measures that can be used reliably Position on the New Teacher Evaluation in different teaching settings, instructional Process and the Impact on Fine Arts levels, and with all student populations. Teacher Evaluation These systems, based on student achievement, need to reflect these variables The Virginia Coalition for Fine Arts Education and the realities of teaching the fine arts. The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 33 • The measure of student achievement in teacher evaluation systems must rest In addition, the VCFAE believes that the Control your mie class
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35 vmeanotes The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 35 Tri M News Create the Compiled by Drew Ross, chair
Armstrong High School, Will Griffin, chapter Potomac Falls High School, Tim Niebergall, future of music: advisor chapter advisor
Our Tri-M society planned a Coat Drive in conjunction We are presently working on a Petting Zoo of band Be a Setnor musician. with the Richmond School District. In February we will instruments for our local elementary schools and fund- hold a canned food drive to assist the local food bank. In raising for a wall of mirrors in the chorus room. Our March, we will sponsor a “Music in Our Schools” assembly Tri-M chapter also provides stage crew and ushers at and plan to volunteer to help run our District Choral almost all concerts at the high school and middle school. Festival.
Chantilly High School, Drew Ross, chapter Robinson Secondary School, Michael Horanski, advisor chapter advisor
This fall, we organized groups of ushers to assist at each Robinson Secondary has a concert ushering program of our performing arts department concerts. Members as part of Tri-M member’s responsibilities. Each of our of our Tri-M chapter continued to teach private lessons concerts has students managing the doors so people to elementary school students through our program don’t enter/exit during a performance. They are also Undergraduate degrees_ “Chantilly Music Mentors”. In December, seven chamber there to assist the director with any tasks needed before groups comprised of Tri-M chapter members performed the concert begins. The audience “behavior” has greatly Composition (B.M.) at Sunrise Assisted Living in Herndon for the holidays, improved over the past few years. The students are also and members of our Choral department sang holiday putting together a charity concert to benefit the American Music (B.A.) carols at various events and the annual “Stuff a Truck” Cancer Society. It will feature choirs and instrumental Music Education (B.M.) program held in the Washington DC metropolitan area. chamber music ensembles. Music Industry (B.M., B.S.) Landstown High School, Martha Springstead, W.T. Woodson High School, Lisa Corey, chapter chapter advisor advisor Performance (B.M.)
We will be holding their first ever music workshop with Our Tri-M chapter at W. T. Woodson HS is made up of 77 Minors_ Landstown Middle Band, Chorus & Orchestra students. active members from 10-12th grade, all involved in band, We hope to start a junior chapter at our feeder school. chorus, orchestra, guitar, and/or AP music theory. Before Music Industry the winter break, a group of 30 members went to a local McLean High School, Katie LaBrie, chapter nursing home to perform holiday music. Instrumental Music Performance advisor performances ranged from the piano, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, saxophone, flutes, bassoons, and violins. McLean High School is doing well with its second year There also were singers from Woodson’s Select Women’s Graduate degrees_ of Tri-M! In December they held a very successful Choir as well as other choir members there to sing Composition (M.M.) caroling event around the McLean neighborhoods. The Christmas Carols. The program was about 45 minutes. students are being more active in the community and will The audience members were extremely appreciative and Conducting (M.M.) begin second semester by performing monthly meeting were infinitely thankful. The students all left for break concerts. with smiles and a sense of community. It was a great Music Education (M.M, M.S., experience! Currently, we are preparing for our second Ph.D.) Midlothian High School, Michelle Graham, of three “Open Mic” nights that Tri-M hosts for the school. chapter advisor Auditions are being held next week and are open to the Performance (M.M.) entire high school. On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Midlothian HS held its first Tri-M Induction ceremony. We inducted 64 [email protected] Junior and Senior Chorus, Band, & Orchestra students. Our school board representative was our keynote 315.443.2769 Make your mark. speaker. Parents and our school administration were vpa.syr.edu/ sent invitations, and we had over one hundred people in Come to Syracuse. attendance. Our Chorus Boosters prepared a reception music immediately following the ceremony.
36 vmeanotes continued from page 36 Create the Announcements Chapter of the Year – Chapter of the year submission information will be posted to the future of music: NAfME website soon. Tri-M Recognition of Excellence Application – NAfME created an award for Tri-M students Be a Setnor musician. to recognize them for their commitment and dedication to music education. The recognition is given to Tri-M members who have served their Tri-M chapters in an exemplary manner.
Nomination forms are available on the NAfME Tri-M website. You can nominate as many Tri-M members from your school as you would like. Nominations are due March 15th, 2012 to NAfME headquarters.
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Music (B.A.) Queensland Studies Authority, Accessed on Music Education (B.M.) 9/18/2003 from http://www.qsa.qld.eduau/ yrs1 to10/kla/arts/research.html Music Industry (B.M., B.S.) Hookey, M. (1994) Culturally Responsive Performance (B.M.) Music Education: Implications for Curriculum Development and Implementation. Musical Minors_ Connections: Traditions and Change, Tampa, Florida: International Society for Music Music Industry Education, pp. 84-110.
Music Performance Joseph, D. (2004). Smaller Steps into Longer Journeys: Experiencing African Music and Expressing Culture” Proceedings, Annual Graduate degrees_ Conference, Australian Association for Composition (M.M.) Research in Music Education, pp. 216-225
Conducting (M.M.) Joseph, D & Southcott, and J. Multiculturalism in arts education: Engaging Music Education (M.M, M.S., schools in effective and authentic pedagogies; Ph.D.) Performance (M.M.)
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Following the 2011 VMEA In-Service, those music Owens Middle School in Chesapeake, Virginia since 1999. educators who had been selected to have their students The Hugo Owens MS orchestra has consistently received perform at the conference were invited to answer a “Superior” Ratings at District questionnaire regarding the process of submitting a Festivals and most recently recording to the selection committee and the steps that the orchestra had the honor followed for them after their acceptance. We hope that you to perform at the Virginia will be encouraged by their experiences and will submit a Music Educators Association recording for consideration at the 2012 VMEA In-Service. Conference in 2011. Christina was recently awarded “Teacher Carrie Finnegan, a 2002 graduate of the Year” at Hugo A. Owens from James Madison University, Middle School for 2011-2012. earned a Bachelor of Music Education She has seven string orchestra with a concentration on violin. While arrangements published by at JMU, she studied violin with Dr. Alfred Publishing. Before teaching at Hugo Owens, she Wanchi Huang, violin and conducting taught 5th grade strings in Norfolk Public Schools for two with Dr. Robert McCashin, and served years traveling between eight elementary schools. Mrs. as vice president of the JMU ASTA Hans received her B.A. in Music Education, magna cum chapter. Originally from Woodbridge, laude, from Old Dominion University and her Master’s Virginia, Carrie began playing violin Degree in Music from the University of Connecticut. Mrs. with her middle school orchestra that Hans plays clarinet with the Virginia Wind Symphony instilled her passion for strings. and has had the privilege to perform at the MidWest Upon graduation, Carrie began International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago and at her teaching career in the infant the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference with orchestras at Jack Jouett and Sutherland Middle Schools the Virginia Wind Symphony. in Albemarle County. Through her ten year tenure, the program has grown from 36 to over 200 students and now Helen Coulson received her Bachelor of Music degree also includes an orchestra program at Albemarle High with Distinction in violin performance from Converse School. Under her direction, the orchestras of Albemarle College and her Masters degree in Performance and High, Jack Jouett and Sutherland Middle Schools have Literature from the Eastman School of Music. She began consistently received superior ratings in District Festivals, her music career as a member of first place awards in eight national competitions, and the Richmond Symphony, playing Albemarle High School has been awarded the Blue Ribbon with the orchestra for twenty- nine Award from the Virginia Music Educator’s Association years. She has performed with the for five years. Most recently, the Albemarle High String Roxbury Chamber Players for ten Ensemble received the Grand Champion Award from the years in Delaware County, 2011 Cruise Festivals. New York and the Richmond Chamber Players, as well as Carrie currently serves as the Lead Teacher for Strings performing on numerous solo and in Albemarle County and has previously served on the chamber music recitals in the area. board of the Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia. She Ms. Coulson also has maintained has performed in the Lynchburg and Roanoke Symphony a private studio for thirty years. Orchestras and enjoys guest conducting for Junior She is in her eighteenth year as Regional and All-County Orchestras in Virginia. Carrie Director of Instrumental Music at Collegiate School. While resides in Staunton with her husband, Kerry, and two Ms. Coulson has been at Collegiate, the Instrumental young boys, Brady and Quinn. Music program has grown from ten students to two hundred and sixty-five students in a K-12 Instrumental Christina Hans has been teaching music in Virginia since Music program. The program includes classes in band, 1997 and has been the Orchestra Director at Hugo A. strings, and guitar, as well as a private lesson program. 42 vmeanotes Her orchestras consistently receive Excellent and Superior Mr. Weise began his affiliation with the McLean band ratings at instrumental festivals and adjudications, and program in the spring of 2004 when he was assigned to the Collegiate Orchestra has traveled to Boston, New York, complete his college student teaching experience with Chicago, and New Orleans. Ms. Coulson is a member of Mr. James Kirchenbauer, the previous director. His the Virginia Music Educators Association, Virginia Band work continued with McLean as an assistant director of and Orchestra Directors Association, National Association the marching band for three years. In 2008, Mr. Weise for Music Education, and Mortar Board National Honor became the Band Director at McLean High School. During Society. this time, the McLean Bands have grown from 170 students Patricia Werrell is co-director of the Collegiate Orchestra to over 220. All ensembles under his direction have and band director for grades 4-8. She has served in this continuously placed first in competitions and have earned capacity since 1995. Ms. Werrell received a Bachelor of all “Superior” ratings. The marching band recently was Science degree in Music Education from Lebanon Valley showcased as a Finalist in the Bands of America Regional College (PA) and a Masters degree in Music Performance Championship in Akron, Ohio and Towson, MD. In March from Montclair State University (NJ). She has served as of 2011, the Symphonic Band performed at the Music for flute instructor and chamber music coach at both Lebanon All National Concert Band Festival under his direction. Valley College and Longwood University and taught instrumental music in NJ, NY, and the American School Mr. Weise resides in Vienna, Virginia with his wife, in the Hague, Netherlands. In addition, Ms. Werrell is Christina, and their two year old daughter, Savannah an active freelance flutist in the Richmond area. She is a Grace. member of the National Association for Music Education, the National Flute Association and the American Federation of Musicians. What was an indication to you, as a director, that you should send in a recording for consideration A native of Vienna, Virginia, Mr. Chris Weise is a product for a performance slot at the VMEA Conference? of the Fairfax County Public School System where he attended Thoreau Middle School and James Madison CF: I had a group last year that was really strong and I felt High School. He received a Bachelors of Music in Music like, if I were ever going to submit a group, that [this] was Education from James Madison the one. I am also moving into the String Rep position University in 2004. While at with VBODA so I knew this year would be a great year to JMU, Mr. Weise was a member perform since I expect that position to take a lot of my time of the Symphonic Band, Wind in the near future. Symphony, Brass Band, Tuba Ensemble, and 450-member CH: I knew that I had a well-balanced orchestra with Marching Royal Dukes. He has committed, highly-motivated students who were capable studied euphonium with Gene of a high level performance at VMEA. I also knew that I Duman, Matt Troppman, Lance had the support of parents, administrators and the school LaDuke, Roger Behrend, and community who would assist in making our performance Kevin Stees. He is currently a success. working towards a Masters in Conducting from George Mason University and has played HC: I submitted a recording a few years ago and our group in the Fairfax Wind Symphony. During the summer, he was not selected. I was encouraged to submit recordings serves as one of the directors of the Vienna Summer Band again in the future. Camp and the Virginia Ambassadors of Music. CW: We performed last year at the Music for All National Mr. Weise started his career as the band director and Concert Band Festival and got some great recordings of music department chair at Kilmer Middle School in Fairfax the group’s performance at that event. I have been really County, Virginia. He was responsible for overseeing all happy with the progress of the program in the past couple aspects of the music program at Kilmer. In his four years years and I thought the strength of our recording from at Kilmer, the band program grew from 188 students to there would make us pretty competitive in this application. over 260. The Kilmer Symphonic Band received straight superior ratings at all contests and festivals of which they When putting together your submission recording, had entered. They also received multiple Grand Champion how did you go about choosing your repertoire? awards at all Musicale and Music in the Parks festivals on their spring trips. In 2006, they were the featured CF: Since the submission deadline was shortly after our middle school performing ensemble at the Virginia Music District Assessment, we used two of our pieces from that Educator Association’s State Conference. In 2008 Mr. performance since they were already prepared. Weise was a nominee for the Washington Post/Fairfax County Teacher of the Year. CH: I used two of the three selections from our 2011 Performance Assessment Concert. Since our Performance The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 43 Assessment is recorded professionally I contacted the to a lot of new music online. I also got the input from the recording company and paid to have the live performance middle school and elementary directors in my pyramid. transferred to mp3 format for submission. I wanted to balance my VMEA program with a variety of music in terms of style, difficulty, and a mixture of new and HC: I selected repertoire from our live concert old music. I tried to perform pieces that I thought would performances during the academic year. be new to most of the audience or pieces that were lesser known, but would be interesting for the other educators to CW: I chose a march that we performed at State hear. Since it’s technically a clinic performance, I wanted Assessment as well as a very contemporary piece that I to pick stuff that people could hopefully get something out thought highlighted the strengths of the band pretty well. of and be able to take back and use with their own bands regardless of what level they teach. I also tried to pick Once selected, were there any special preparations some things that would again highlight what our students that you began to make right away for your can do well. performance? How did you explain the purpose/importance of the performance to your students and their CF: I found out right at the end of our school year that parents? we had been selected but I made it a priority to notify all the students that would be involved so we could avoid CF: I explained that this was a performance in front of scheduling conflicts with other activities. I also tried to educators from across the state and the purpose was to show find a sponsor for our transportation and program costs off our school and community. Our orchestra program is and began considering our music selections. still fairly young (ten years) so it’s not widely known that Albemarle has a fine CH: The first thing orchestra program. I did was select the We considered it a music for the program. huge honor to be My goal for this selected to perform at performance was to conference. showcase new music for middle school. I CH: I sent home wanted my peers to immediately a letter leave with accessible to parents explaining music literature that performing at ideas for their own VMEA is one of the programs. After being highest honors an notified in June that orchestra can receive. we were selected I I also of course, made it a priority to had numerous talks get the music in the with my students hands of my students in rehearsals about before summer the purpose of this vacation. Since I have Collegiate School Orchestra performance and that a connection to Alfred the audience would be Publishing I had access to new music before it was released music educators from around the state. I explained to to the public. I asked for permission to borrow rehearsal my students how we were expected to perform at a high copies of music still in production. By law, we destroyed level. It really helped for my students to hear about the the music after the music was available for purchase, significance of VMEA from someone other than me. It was which by the way destroying music was a really big hit very effective to have our high school directors speak to with my students! I also set up a summer camp for my the orchestra about VMEA. We also had the Mayor of students to begin rehearsing our music. I brought in other Chesapeake come to one of our rehearsals to congratulate teachers and former students to work with my students. I us. The Mayor’s visit not only left an impression it really also encouraged my students to upgrade their strings and motivated my students to perform their best. bows for this performance. HC: I announced our performance to my students and HC: I immediately began to listen to repertoire to select parents at the beginning of the school year, elaborating the for the performance. I was committed to selecting details with the parents on parents’ night. different pieces for my orchestra to play from what they had performed in the previous academic year. CW: I told them that this was a major honor as we were chosen among all the other groups in the state through the CW: Logistically we started lining up the buses and hotel application process. I also tried to impress upon them how rooms for the kids right away. In terms of music, I listened big of honor it is to play for all of the other music educators 44 vmeanotes in the state. It is very neat to play for an audience where appreciation they would not have had otherwise. everybody knows about what you’re doing, what to listen for, and can appreciate the amount of work it takes to put CH: When you have that special group, don’t hesitate, together a concert of this length and difficulty so early in APPLY! I knew that I this was a special group of students the year. when they were in 6th grade. In 7th grade I began grooming my kids to perform at VMEA with the hopes that What additional resources did you use in we would be accepted. preparation for the performance? Did you bring in a guest clinician? Hold extra sectionals or HC: Again, we are very fortunate to have a professional rehearsals? recording engineer on the faculty of our school. He records all of our concerts for us and was very helpful in helping us CF: We did not have any guest clinicians but we did have to prepare our recording. I would advise teachers to record numerous extra morning rehearsals especially in the one- their groups as much as possible. It is much easier to week crunch time before our performance. My students choose pieces from live recordings than to have individual really pulled together at the end and did what it took to recording sessions for the sole purpose of submitting for perform at their best. consideration.
CH: We rehearsed during the summer so that we could CW: Do it! It is a great experience for the students. My have the music learned before school began. We brought kids were so excited to be able to perform for an audience in help from our high school directors and former students of music teachers. I can’t begin to tell you how much for the summer camp. We also invited guest conductors better the band plays now after having to do this kind of to work with us and even had the composer of one of our performance so early in the year. They are playing much pieces, fellow Chesapeake director Todd Parrish, guest better now than they usually would at this time of the year. conduct. We had extra morning sectionals and rehearsals It really ramps up their playing level and they are going to in October. I am lucky to have the support of our two high be able to accomplish so much more later in the year. The school directors who would help with sectionals. We most notable difference is their reading ability, just from performed a Pre-Conference Concert at our school a week having played the sheer amount of music for this concert. before VMEA. During that performance I had my fellow The band sight-reads so much better right now than they Chesapeake directors help critique our performance. I am usually would. This is my second time doing a VMEA proud to say that this performance was truly a Chesapeake performance, as I did once when I was at Kilmer MS, and teacher group effort. I’ve had this same experience both times. I would like to try and do this as much as possible when I’m eligible HC: We spent many rehearsals in sectionals, particularly again just from the sheer fact that it makes the band play in the beginning of the process. Our rehearsals all took so much better. place during the school day during the students’ regular class time. Because we have three teachers working with the orchestra, we had the luxury of flexibility of scheduling What advice would you give someone who is sectionals. Since we are a full orchestra, we have a strings, selected to perform at the VMEA Conference? wind, and percussion teacher working with the orchestra all the time. CF: Decide on your program early and choose a wide variety of music. One of the purposes of the performances CW: We had one extra rehearsal on the teacher work day in at conference is to advertise some newer music that is November. Other than that, we didn’t do anything extra. available. We also had a piece commissioned by a local We have weekly sectional instructors coming in anyway, teacher and arranger for string orchestra and soprano. so that was no change. I really tried to not add too much That was a great experience for us because it allowed us to because the kids in September and October are already perform with the choir director at our school who is a very booked pretty solid with all the marching band rehearsals. fine musician and gave us the opportunity to show off our I didn’t want to add more stress and time to what they whole music faculty more. already have to do. We don’t ever work on the marching band music in class anyway, so all of the class time once CH: Once you get accepted begin planning your program school begins was devoted to the VMEA preparation. and choose more music than you need. This way you can throw out a couple of pieces if they are not working What advice would you give to someone who instead of trying to force a piece on your students. Keep is considering submitting a recording for your fellow directors in mind and play a variety of pieces performance at the VMEA Conference? that will be accessible for all grade levels. Above all else, enjoy the experience. You will be amazed about how much CF: If you have an ensemble that you feel is special then your students will mature musically through the whole take advantage of that time. It was a great experience preparation process. The greatest reward for me was the and, while nerve racking, I am so happy I did it because sense of accomplishment and pride my students felt after it brought my ensemble closer and gave them a musical their performance. My students left the performance with The Official Journal of the Virginia Music Educators Association 45 their heads held high with pride. That, to me, is what it is CW: I think it goes without saying that the biggest challenge all about. for anybody is trying to put together a program like this so early in the year. The biggest challenge for a high school HC: It is an incredible experience for the students, teachers, is having to prepare this at the same time that marching and parents. For us, it was positive from the minute we band is going on. That was a bit stressful, but well-worth were notified until the last note of our performance. The it in the end. students recognized the responsibility and worked harder than ever to be prepared. I would tell whoever is chosen to enjoy the whole process!
CW: Try to play a variety of music that everybody can get something out of and hopefully use with their own groups. Balance that with putting together a program that is enjoyable to listen to and especially enjoyable for the students to perform. Be careful not to over-program given that it is so early in the year and take the marching band schedule into account when you are picking particularly the most difficult selections on the program.
Were there any surprises that you did not expect to encounter that occurred during your preparation Online Professional and performance immediately before and during the VMEA Conference? Development!
CF: I was not prepared for how much of a bonding Got music education questions? experience it would be for the students. They really appreciated the opportunity they were given and treasured Want some expert advice? it as a gift. The experience of pulling together for extra rehearsals and the team effort that took gave them a deep appreciation for what it takes to pull off a fine MENC offers this exciting free benefit performance. It was also a valuable experience for them to to members throughout the school get to see a little of the conference and enjoy the exhibits. year. MENC members visiting the band, It broadened their understanding of music education and gave those that are already interested in music as a career orchestra, chorus, and general music an appreciation for what they have to look forward to. networks can get expert advice in answer to their questions. Our mentors CH: My bus left me at school! After I sent out my parents rotate on a monthly basis and respond with students to board the bus I stayed back (as I always do for trips) to double check that I had all of my scores, to your questions every few days. paperwork, baton, etc. I told my parents to take roll and wait for me. When I went outside I was shocked to see that both buses were gone … without me! My heart fell into For more information, my stomach and I was worried that the busses and parents contact Susan Lambert at [email protected]. driving equipment would get lost and we would not get to the performance on time. Luckily I was able to contact a fellow orchestra director riding one of the buses and she Visit www.menc.org/mentors made sure the busses got to the Sheraton. One of my guest conductors, who was also my Junior High Director, drove me to the Sheraton and we shared a good laugh as we chased after the busses. Ironically we got to the hotel at the same time the busses arrived. The kids never knew that they left me behind and we didn’t skip a beat. For today’s students to succeed tomorrow, they need a comprehensive education that includes music taught by exemplary music educators. HC: There were no surprises from VMEA. They were extremely helpful to us when we arrived and were missing some percussion equipment. The whole communication process from beginning to end was very easy.
46 vmeanotes continued from page 13 of this information is essential for communication during allowing to private lessons count as a Fine Arts credit. the school-year. You will be receiving a lot of important Through the efforts of many people communicating with information for the rest of the year from your district their Legislative Representatives, these two legislations representative. were defeated. We are definitely going to face the same and more challenges this coming year. Please remember I want to offer sincere thanks to Denny Stokes for his that our Virginia Legislature is in session January - March, skillful work on revising our VBODA Administrative and this is a critical time to make sure you are prepared Handbook. As Denny stated in his presentation at the Fall to help motivate folks to write and call their Legislative 2011 General Membership Meeting, he revised the body of Representatives. I ask you to stay vigilant because it is the the document so the language is more concise and current right thing to do - it is the best thing for our students - with common practices today. Since we had a unanimous what you do and what your students learn from you and (and impressive) vote to move forward in the adoption of the experience you provide, matters more than you will this document, you will be receiving a mail-ballot to vote ever know! I am excited about the progress we are making on the document that was handed out at the meeting. Also, as an organization. As I have stated in earlier articles, I please take Denny’s advice and sit down and read both (the am committed to following through on initiatives that 2007 and this proposed version) side-by-side. I offer my the membership chose to pursue. This membership is sincerest appreciation, respect and admiration to Denny comprised of incredible people, and I am honored to for this accomplishment! be able to be counted as part of the membership. Let’s continue to strengthen and improve our organization to Finally, I want to encourage everyone to stay vigilant the best of our abilities. about defending the importance of band and strings in Sincerely, the lives of our students. We faced some challenges in the Virginia Legislature last year, including a request Keith Taylor to increase the amount of physical education time in VBODA President elementary and middle schools, and the possibility of continued from page 12
Assessment events. We will grow from this, and our fatigue of December…and April…and June…sets in, take students will be better for it! a moment to breathe and remember the children. In closing, I want us to remember how important we are to so many young people who come through our Blessings, door. The child who is lonely finds friends; the child who Lisa is hurting finds comfort; the child who is awkward finds acceptance; the child who is searching finds answers; the child who is empty finds fulfillment. So, when the continued from page 23 created ‘look for’ documents to assist Principals in their observations of music teachers. Finally, I would mention that the second version of the New Teacher survey presented by Kelly Parkes, Jim Harmon and Kelly Parkes (Virginia Tech) has taken the lead in this area Gary Ritcher drew in many more participants this year and and shared a draft of a position paper to start the Teacher is beginning to shed light on the experience of new teachers. Educators’ response to the “Guidelines” at the Preconference The next task is to find ways to make this a state-wide meeting. Stephen King (also at Virginia Tech) , representing evaluation. If you have ideas or would like to be a part of Government Relations for VMEA, is working with the this effort, please contact one of the presenters. Virginia Coalition for Fine Arts Education in response to the “Guildelines” as well.
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For more information, call us or visit us online today. VCU Music has great opportunities for all types of students, honing skills on a Deborah Chodacki Andrew Crane Hye-Jin Kim Teaching Associate Associate Professor Assistant Professor 252-328-6851 specific instrument, learning the best techniques for teaching tomorrow’s musicians, Professor of Clarinet and Director of of Violin collaborating with other great chamber or jazz musicians or making music a Choral Activities www.ecu.edu/music foundation for other career goals.
learn more at VCUmusic.org An equal opportunity/affirmative action university, which accommodates the needs Rachel Copeland Cynthia Wagoner of individuals with disabilities. 48 vmeanotes Instructor of Voice Assistant Professor of Music Education
Music Education
Instructor of Voice Assistant Professor of
of individuals with disabilities. Rachel Copeland Cynthia Wagoner
university, which accommodates the needs
An equal opportunity/affirmative action
www.ecu.edu/music Choral Activities
Professor of Clarinet of Violin and Director of
252-328-6851 Teaching Associate Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Deborah Chodacki Hye-Jin Kim Andrew Crane
us or visit us online today.
For more information, call
March 24, 2012
February 25, 2012
February 11, 2012
January 21, 2012
December 3, 2011
five world-class musicians to its faculty.
The School of Music is proud to welcome 2011–2012 AUDITION DATES
Graduate with the skills to follow your ambitions and the experience to enter the professional world.
Pursue your passion through a variety of undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and minor programs.
Make lifelong friends and interact with students from around the world who share your interest in music.
Get More than Just a Degree
Tomorrow starts here.
School of Music
East Carolina University ®
East Carolina University® School of Music
Tomorrow starts here.
Get More than Just a Degree Make lifelong friends and interact with students from around the world who share your interest in music. Pursue your passion through a variety of undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and minor programs. Graduate with the skills to follow your ambitions and the experience to enter the professional world.
The School of Music is proud to welcome 2011–2012 AUDITION DATES five world-class musicians to its faculty. December 3, 2011 January 21, 2012 February 11, 2012 February 25, 2012 March 24, 2012
For more information, call us or visit us online today. Deborah Chodacki Andrew Crane Hye-Jin Kim Teaching Associate Associate Professor Assistant Professor 252-328-6851 Professor of Clarinet and Director of of Violin Choral Activities www.ecu.edu/music
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Virginia Music Educators Association Annual Meeting of the Executive Board FRIENDLY EDUCATIONAL STUDENT Blue Ridge Community College – Plecker Center PERFORMANCE Weyers Cave, Virginia TOURS September 10, 2011 GROUP 1:15 PM • Public Performance Options TRAVEL TOURS MINUTES • Custom Clinics & 1. Call to Order – Jack Elgin, President • Performance, Clinic and Introduction of Presiding Officers OUR MUSIC FESTIVAL PARTNERS INCLUDE: Meet the Artist Opportunities 2. Review of Voting Procedures – Curtis Nolley • Bowl Games Point of Order – Jack Elgin – there was discussion as to whether or not District Reps were allowed to vote as this meeting. The district chair may vote; the reps are here for informational purposes. • Parades
3. Confirmation of the Agenda – Jack Elgin
4. Roll Call – Jenny Ryan 5. Approval of Minutes of the June 2011 meeting – Jenny Ryan WEYES CAN Motion to approve – Marie Weber TAKE YOUR GROUP THERE. Second – Lisa Pennington
PASSED C WE’LL TAKE M CARE OF 6. Financial Reports YES EVERYTHING. A. VMEA Treasurer Y 1. Budget/Finance – Vince Tornello CM YES a. $213,890.22 account balance IT’S THAT EASY! B. Section Treasurers MY
1. Choral – Lisa Pennington for Toni Cotturone CY a. $80,090.24 account balance CMY 2. College – Marvin Western a. no report K 3. Elementary – Andrea Cottrill a. $9,276.97 account balance 4. Instrumental – Keith Taylor for Keith Cottrill a. $121,463.36 account balance 5. Administrators – Jim Harmon for Joyce Zsembery a. $3633.39 account balance C. Other financial reports 1. Conference – Dan Schoemmell a. $64,941.53 in Merrill Lynch encumbered account b. $94,367.03 in SunTrust checking account 2. VMEA “NOTES” – Dorothy Sorensen for Amanda Smith a. $19,321.89 total balance less expenses
7. Reports A. Section Presidents 1. Choral – Lisa Pennington a. There will be a discussion of requiring sight-reading at choral assessment at conference b. All-VA Choir is at EC Glass HS 2. College – Dave Greenagel for Wayne Gallops a. Room presiders and chairs are all selected b. Two candidates for president-elect: Rick Galyean – UVA Wise David Zerull – Shenandoah c. Marvin Western is resigning as treasurer and they will look for a replacement WE’LL TAKE YOU THERE • 888-323-0974 • WWW.EPNTRAVEL.COM 3. Elementary – Marie Weber 50 vmeanotes EPNTravel_Ad_7.5x10.pdf 1 10/17/2011 1:47 PM
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a. All-VA Elementary Choir is at Longwood 4. Instrumental – Keith Taylor and Bud Hearne a. Orchestra 1. Asked to clarify in the district rep information distributed at the meeting that district reps are not responsible for the four regional orchestra events – this is the job of the string rep b. Band 1. Mike Steinel will be conducting the All-VA Jazz ensemble 2. All-VA Band will be at James River HS 5. Administrators – Jim Harmon for John Brewington a. Job fair at conference b. Jim encouraged everyone to check out the NAfME website B. VMEA “NOTES” Publication Staff Report – Dorothy Sorenson 1. The next issue is going to the printers this week – contains conference preview and candidate bios 2. She needs people to try out digital recorders for an article C. MIOSM – Jack Elgin and Debra Lindsay 1. Debra is the new chair of MIOSM 2. This year’s theme is “Music That Lasts A Lifetime” D. Department of Education – Cherry Gardner 1. No report E. VMEA Conference 2011 – Linda Gammon 1. Online registration is available now 2. General sessions at Marriott Friday and Roper Theater Saturday F. Government Relations – Dr. Steve King 1. PE requirement is probably going to come back again 2. Fine Arts Coalition is working on two issues: a. How to schedule fine arts classes b. The new teacher evaluation process G. Tri-M – Drew Ross 1. No report H. Adjudication Certification Committee – Jack Elgin for Cheryl Newton 1. She will contact section presidents looking for information on people to add to the judges list I. Elementary Grant Program – Marie Weber 1. Three grants are available for professional development J. Leadership Symposium – Lois Castonguay 1. She described what it is 2. The symposium will meet Thursday morning at conference K. Past President’s Scholarship Report – Jack Elgin for Dan Helm 1. High school teachers are encouraged to nominate students on the website L. Student Participation – Vince Tornello 1. Vince presented a report detailing student participation in festival events M. Bob Stamback Scholarship Committee – Melvin Goodwyn 1. No report N. MENC Name Change – Jack Elgin 1. National Association for Music Education 2. Is becoming proactive – there are lots of good things happening O. Conflict of Interest Written Policy for Board Members – Moe Turrentine 1. Moe handed out forms to several people for signatures P. Recommendation to the Executive Board – Jack Elgin Section 1 – VMEA NOTES A. Editorial Board The Editorial Board shall be responsible for monitoring the content, format and style of VMEA NOTES, including the recommendation of the policies that relate to these areas. The Board shall consist of: Immediate Past President (Vice President) President-elect VMEA Treasurer VMEA Secretary 52 vmeanotes Minutes
State Executive The President shall act as the Chair of this committee. The Editor and Business manager of NOTES shall be ex-officio members of the Editorial Board. B. Publication Staff 1. The Editor, and Business Manager will serve as ex-officio members on the VMEA Executive Board. Delete and chair of the Editorial board 5. Delete this statement all together 9. Delete this statement all together Motion to accept: Dan Schoemell Second: Lois Castonguay PASSED Now it will go to a mail ballot and must pass with a 2/3 vote
8. Old Business
9. New Business A. Motion: That VMEA investigate the hosting of district web pages on the VMEA website and report to the Executive Board at the January 2012 meeting. Motion made by: Allan Weberg Second: Ryan Featherer MOTION PASSED
B. Steve King 1. Steve asked that the bylaws be looked at to see when they were changed to not allow district reps to vote at the September meeting
10. Announcements A. Reimbursement forms are due by two weeks
B. Jan. 14 2012 meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center
C. Strategic Planning meeting Jan. 13 2012 at 7PM 1. Section presidents and presidents-elect 2. VMEA officers
11. Adjournment at 2:45 PM Motion - Marie Weber Second – Judi Belzer MOTION PASSED
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Ryan VMEA Secretary
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concerning the inaugural CCVMEA Chapter Recognition and not a preparation for future living.” Program; and Alison Thomas, CCVME Secretary, will contact Chapter officers and members with an exciting Challenge yourself today to make a difference in the networking opportunity through the creation of a CCVMEA music education program at your school, as a member of Facebook page. Please understand the importance of our CCVMEA, or as a music educator. In the end, it really is all Regional Representatives as well; Eric, Matthew, and about “what you do.” Andrew will reach out to each chapter in their region with important information related to our 2012 CCVMEA Initiatives.
As the spring approaches, I am ever mindful of the awesome opportunities and responsibilities that I hold as a music development specialist. These opportunities go beyond the classroom and the responsibilities go beyond the final downbeat – as we shape the musical experiences of our students in grades K through 16, we also shape the future of our profession. Whether a first-year Collegiate member or senior, I encourage you to consider the words of John Dewey: “Education, therefore, is a process of living
Official concert date is March 8, 2012 at 1 PM EST, but get READY to sing anytime throughout March, Music In Our Schools Month® 2012! The World’s Largest Concert is now...
More exciting additions and changes to the 2012 Concert include: • The 2012 Concert Online • Songs for Middle and High School students • Songs with choreography, percussion, and Orff instruments Take advantage of this great free resource provided to you by NAfME and Hal Leonard Corporation! Check out the free sheet music and audio rehearsal tracks at www.nafme.org/concert!
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56 vmeanotes Tips to Share with Parents The Many Benefits of Music Education
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