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PROSPERITY, MORAL VALUES, STEIN TO BOSTON U THE ARTS, AND MRS. TOMPKINS Dr. Edwin E. Stein, dean of the Blaise Montandon College of Fine Arts at the University S W M T N A President of New Mexico for the past four years, resigned this spring to become Dean of ;■ Victor Hugo once said, “ Adversity the College of Fine Arts at Boston [makes men; prosperity makes mon­ University. Dean Stein came to UN M sters.” in 1957 from the University of K en ­ ; In the last twenty years we Ameri­ tucky where he was chairman of the cans have experienced the extremes music department. He earned his mas­ of both adversity and prosperity. The ter of music and Ph.D. degrees at the depression years of the 1930’s were dark Eastman School of Music. His other ones for many Americans. This was an teaching experience has been at M ichi­ era described by an American President gan State College, University of Texas, as one in which one-third of our nation and George Peabody College for Teach­ [was “ill-nourished, ill-clad, and ill' ers. housed.” The new five million dollar fine arts The impact of these bitter years was center to be built at U N M was largely felt by those in music. I remember many the result of Dr. Stein’s efforts. He good musicians who were thankful to has worked in the community and feke out a living playing in W P A bands state to promote the Albuquerque and orchestras. Music teachers had CARL CRAMER HONORED Youth Symphony, The Albuquerque rough going, too. Perhaps there are a Civic Symphony, The Santa Fe Opera, lew of you who will recall how prices and the unification of purpose between The N M M E A has presented an hon­ bf lessons were cut to the bone, and I the departments of music in the vari­ orary life membership to Carl Cramer remember how many teachers— good ous colleges throughout the state of for his many productive years of service bnes— were happy to barter music les­ New Mexico. to music in New Mexico. Currently he ions for a few dozen eggs or produce Although we are happy for Ed Stein is the instrumental instructor at Jack, Dr for services they could use. with his challenging promotion, we re­ son Junior High School in Albuquerque. I Then came W orld W ar II ushering gret the lose of his leadership for music He also is director of the very active in New Mexico. Un an era of prosperity. From a nation Albuquerque Shrine Band and has been that was “ ill-housed” we were trans­ responsible for its effective operation for NEWS BULLETIN formed into one of homes with 2-car many years. For more than 25 years he C. M. Stookey, chairman of t he [garages, 2 baths, automatically con­ was the director of the Albuquerque school of music at Eastern New Mexico trolled heating and air-conditioning, High School Instrumental program University has resigned to accept the perhaps even a swimming pool, and from which many musicians have grad­ directorship of the School of Music at Rvith every gadget for our ease and con­ uated to carry on the cause of music. the University of Oklahoma. (More venience. Today there is scarcely a When he came to Albuquerque, he set next issue.) liome, be it ever so humble, without its up the instrumental music program for |TV set. M any Americans find today the public schools. Before Albuquerque SWMENC OFFICERS that their problem is not one of being he taught several years in Raton. Carl These represent the results of the ill-fed, but of being over-fed. A famous is a graduate from the Vander Cook election held in Albuquerque during the Economist, John Kenneth Galbraith, School of Music in where he SWMENC Convention. palls ours “ the affluent society” and was an accomplished trumpeter. President: Jack R. Stephenson goes so far as to suggest means by Thoughout his career he has studied University of New Mexico which proverty can be eradicated en­ extensively every instrument of the Albuquerque tirely. band and orchestra, and he continues 1st Vice President (immediate past ■ Music has shared in this general pros­ studying them as recently as this past president) perity. Not long ago baseball ranked as year. It is well for N M M E A to recog­ John Roberts America’s favorite pastime. Now— and nize such a man who provided the Supervisor of Music fry not to be too surprised at this! — leadership needed to establish music in Denver Public Schools baseball has been displaced by music. New Mexico and the inspiration to 2nd Vice President Statistics show that for the last five young people to carry on for him and Arthur Harrell Lears Americans have spent more with him the cause of music in our Director of Music Education (Continued on Page 8) state. Wichita Public Schools *7&e Ttecv Tftexica

Editor Dr. Jack MUSICIAN Stephenson

Official Publication of New Mexico Music Educators Association and New Mexico Music Teachers Association EDITORIAL —

VOLUME 8 MAY 1961 NUMBER 3 The N M M E A and the state of New Mexico is to be complimented for its support of the S W M E N C Convention TABLE OF CONTENTS in Albuquerque. The growth in regis­ tration, the fine performing groups, the Prosperity, by Blaise Montandon, S W M T N A President...... 1 attendance at the sessions, the contri­ Carl Cramer Honored ...... 1 butions of our people from New Mexico Stein to Boston U ...... 1 all helped in making the conven­ Editorials ...... 2-3 tion a success. W e are sure that this Certified Private Music Teachers ...... 3 convention will lead to “bigger and Around the Horn ...... 5 better” things musically for New N M M E A Minutes ...... 5, 7 Mexico. Financial Report for All-State Music Clinic ...... 9 N M M T A State Convention ...... 10 W e are quick to criticize the nations New Head for S ta te ...... 10 of the world interested in freedom for Workshop by Schoenfeld...... 10 not presenting a united front to halt Guy Swanson Leaves New M e x ic o ...... 11 communism and establish rights of free­ N M M E A State Convention ...... 11 dom. Yet we in teaching and particu­ Orchestra Division ...... 13 larly music teaching are slow or Dale Kempter T o E N M U ...... 13 reluctant to present a united front to Band Division ...... 15 halt ignorance and establish music in National Band Association ...... 15 our culture. Not only must the band, Choral D ivision...... 17 director, choral director, orchestra di­ U N M Fine Arts Festival...... 17 rector, and general music teacher in Santa Fe Opera ...... 19 the schools work together among them­ selves for the good of all children, but E d itor...... Jack R. Stephenson, University of New Mexico they must join hands with the private Business M a n ag er...... Wm. Carlander, K & B Music Co., 4516 Central, music teacher, the universities, the ad­ Albuquerque ministrators and counselors, and the Circulation Manager...... Donald McRae, University of New Mexico institutions of the community, the Associate Editor of Band ...... Wm. E. Rhoads, University of New Mexico state and the world. This is a big job, Associate Editor of C horus...... Charles Davis, University of New Mexico because it involves much time and Associate Editor of Elementary...... John Batcheller, University of New Mexico many people. Yet if we do not unite,! Associate Editor of Orchestra...... Kurt Frederick, University of New Mexico individually we will fail. W e must pre­ Associate Editor of N M M T A ...... Mrs. Gwen Dawson, Box 687, Gallup sent a united front to our society in championing the necessity for the fine! EDITORIAL BOARD: C. M. Stookey, ENMU; Champ Tyrone, Highland; Carl arts in the lives of man; we must pre­ Jacobs, N M S U ; Abrahm Parotti, N M W U ; Sister Erna Louise, St. Josephs College; sent a united profession to society whichj Joe Blankenship, U N M ; Robert Bouma, Marvin Freitag, Elmer Henry, Ron Lipka, can command respect. Richard Oehring, Bernard Carbajal, Virginia LaPine. Let’s use this very successful SW N M M E A Officers: President, Norvil Howell, Band Director, Clovis; Vice President MENC Convention and NMMEA All of Band, Roger Brandt, Band Director, Lordsburg; Vice President of Orchestra, State Music Clinic to continue a united Dale Kempter, String Instructor, E N M U , Portales; Vice President of Chorus, support of music. j Angelo Turano, Choir Director, Farmington; Vice President of Elementary School Music, Lila Stout, Artesia Public Schools; and Rollie Heltman, Los Alamos, Secre­ tary-Treasurer CONVENTIONS NM M EA Teachers Convention N M M TA OFFICERS: President, Charles Brown, 2611 Utah, N.E. Albuquerque; Oct. 26-27 Albuquerque Vice President, Frances C. Culpepper, 1017 North Guadalupe, Carlsbad; Past NM M TA Nov. 18-20 Albuquerque President, Gillian Buchanan, EN M U ; Secretary, Nonna Larson, 606 13th St., N.W. All-State Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Albuquerque; Treasurer Dr. Joseph Blankenship, U N M . Jan. 4, 5, 6 Albuquerque Published October, January, and April. Subscription $1.50 per year, 50c per copy. Direct sub­ MENC National Convention scription requests to circulation manager, Donald McRae, University of New Mexico, Albu­ Mar. 16-20, Chicago querque, Advertising office: 8518 Flower PL, N.E. S W M T N A June 11-14, 1982 Dallas

— 2— Due to the bad weather we have en- countered (Las Vegas) in holding All- NMMEA State, it has been decided to start the FROM auditions in Las Vegas on December PRESIDENT CHARLES 1st and end up in Roswell on December HOWELL 9th. BROWN SAYS The complete All-State audition NMMTA schedule is as follows: PRESIDENT p sR Entry Aud. Date Date ■ V IT 1 m Las Vegas — Nov. 18 Dec. 1 As members of the New Mexico English, Chairman klusic Educators Association, we can Farmington — Nov. 18 Dec. 1 NMMTA STATE CONVENTION ake great pride in the success of the Turano, Chairman 961 Southwestern Division MENC Los Alamos — Nov. 19 Dec. 2 Charles Brown, President of N M M Convention and All-State Clinic. In Pinkerton, Chairman T A , held a business meeting at Byrdis jehalf of the association, I should like Albuquerque — Nov. 24 Dec. 7 Danfelsers on M ay 6 to plan the o extend sincere appreciation to the Lapine, Chairman Jniversity of New Mexico Music De­ Las Cruces — Nov. 24 Dec. 8 State Meeting o f N M M T A . Present at partment and other organizations res­ Randall, Chairman the meeting were: Charles Brown, Nor­ ponsible for hosting the Convention. Gabe Bartold, of Century Records, Roswell, — Nov. 24 Dec. 9 ma Larson, Helen Cooper, Byrdis Dan- ras been sending the association nu- Summersgill, Chairman felser, Joe Blankenship, Eloise Daniels, nerous All-State recordings from N O T E : If you have questions concern­ :hroughout the country and, in com­ Dora Rosenbaum, Gillian Buchanan, ing All-State auditions, please feel free parison, the New Mexico All-State to contact me at this address: Norvil Jane Franck, Morton Schoenfeld, and groups are to be ranked with the finest. Howell, Clovis Sr. Hi School, Clovis, C. E. Walter. Donald McRae will be You will be interested to know the New Mexico. Clinicians have been signed for the program director. 1962 All-State Clinic: ORCHESTRA, I would like to take this opportunity Lawrence Sardoni, Director of the to thank you for your vote of confidence The Convention will be held in con­ Brigham Young University Orchestra, in electing me president of the New Provo, Utah, C H O R U S , Jester Hairs­ Mexico Music Education Association junction with the Student Affiliate of ton, Los Angeles, California, and for the next two years. I assure you I N M M T A on the University of New BAND, A. Clyde Roller, Director of the will do my utmost to carry on the fine Mexico campus in the New Mexico Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, Ama­ work of our previous president, Kenneth rillo. Texas. Bender. Union November 17, 18, 19, and 20.

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31 WEST 54th STREET, NEW YORK 19, NEW YORK NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 28 — 3:00p.m. — New Mexico Student Union Albuquerque, New Mexico Rollie Heltman Members Present Los Alamos Kenneth Bender — President Secretary- Norvil Howell — Vice President, Band Tresurer Frank Pinkerton — Vice President, Orchestra Gene Fields — Vice President, Chorus Dale Kemptor — Incoming Vice President, Orchestra Lila Stout — Incoming Vice President, Elementary Rollie V. Heltman — Secretary-Treasurer Don Sheets — Music Industry AROUND THE HORN— Fiobert Bouma, District 2 Ron Lipka, District 4 James Thorton, UNM Woodwind Elmer Henry, District 5 Prof., appeared as guest soloist with the Marvin Wadlev, Past President New Mexico Chamber Orchestra on K. L. Higgins, House Control Chairman, Clinic Concert February 12, playing the Mozart Bas­ U. G. Montgomery, Executive Secretary, NMHSAA soon Concerto. Harold Burnworth, Chairman, Research Council The American Choral Directors As­ Call to Order: sociation announces the Schmitt Foun­ President Bender called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with greetings to all present. dation Award of $500 and J. W . Pepper Agenda: Award of $500 for the best composition 1. Vice President’s reports. of choral music. Manuscripts must be 2. Secretary-Treasurers’ reports in the hands of the Awards Committee 3. Report, Chairman, New Mexico Music Industry Council by December 1, 196’. Send all entries 4. Report, Editor, New Mexico Musician and requests for information to: A C D A 5. Report, Chairman, College and University Division Awards Committee, 4420 Warwick 6. Reports on invitations for 1962 All-State Music Clinic. Boulevard, Kansas City 11, Mo. 7. Report on proposed regulations governing band participation in the New Mexico State Fair. Greg Randall and his Las Cruces 8. Presentation of proposed amendments to NMEA Constitution Band attended the Buccaneer Music 9. Dicussion of next year’s audition dates, centers, and center chairman Festival at Corpus Chrsiti, Texas, May 10. Discussion of program possibilities for NMMEA Section meeting, NMEA 3 and 4. In competitor! with 12 four Convention, October, 1961 quadruple A bands they received a first 11. Discussion of policy on special clinic sessions for directors at 1962 All-State division in concert band and in sight Music Clinic reading. They received special com­ 12. Report, chairman, research committee mendation for the highest percentage Clinic Arrangements of high ratings in solos and ensembes. Mr. Bender called on Mr. William E. Rhoads to review arrangements for the clinic O f 30 solo entries, 16 received first divi­ equipment and concert set up. Mr. Bender expressed our thanks to Mr. Rhoads and Jack Stephenson for all their fine work and arrangements. sion and 10 received second division. State Fair Marching Programs O f eleven ensembles, eight received first Mr. Bender presented Mr. A. T. Broadwell of the New Mexico State Fair administration. division, two received second division, Mr. Broadwell explained that the Fair has had many requests as to why they have not spon­ and one received third division. sored a band participation program during the fair sessions. Therefore, they have come to the The editor received an interesting NMHSAA and who in turn has asked the NMMEA to make suggestions to a program that number for mixed chorus (SATB), would be educationally feasible. Sing to the Lord of Harvest, by Healey Mr. Gene Fields moved that a committee be appointed to work with Mr. Broadwell to Willan and scored for ensemble establish a workable plan for marching and playing at the New Mexico State Fair. Seconded accompaniment by Dr. Merle E. Hogg by Frank Pinkerton—carried. President Bender appointed to the committee: Harold Burnworth, Chairman, Leslie of Eastern New Mexico University. Summerfield, Robert Farley, Roger Brandt, Rollie V. Heltman. Publisher: Concordia Publishing House, Clinic Concert House Control St. Louis 18, M o. No. 97-4501.' Mr. Lloyd Higgins reviewed plans for door and house control for the concert. It seemed The UNM Woodwind Quintet trav- to be the best plan yet. i eled to Las Cruces on April 23-24 to The Student Dance for All-State Music Groups perform for the junior and senior high The V.P.’s are to secure two people to assist with the chaperoning and other details of instrumentalists in that city and worked the dance, Monday night. I with ensembles in the various schools. Invitation to 1962 All-State Clinic President Bender read a letter from Mr. Brumbaugh, chairman of the fine arts division The American Choral Directors As­ of NMSU, in behalf of President Dr. Corbett, NMSU issuing an invitation to hold the 1962 sociation held their Second Annual N a­ NMMEA clinic on their Campus, January 25, 26, and 27th. tional Convention in Columbus, Ohio, President Bender presented a letter from Dr. Joseph Blankenship, Chairman Music April 5-6 immediately prior to the Department UNM, extending an invitation to hold the 1962 New Mexico Music Educators division meeting of the North Central clinic on the University of New Mexico Campus. However, the date would have to be Division of MENC. The ACDA Con­ February 1, 2, 3. vention under the presidency of Archie Gene Fields moved that the invitation from New Mexico State University and the Jones, president and dean of the C ol­ University of New Mexico be approved as adequate and be placed on the Mail ballot which lege of Fine Arts for th LIniversity of is to be sent out for vote with an explanation of date change by Mr. Montgomery New Mexico High School Activities Association. Seconded by Bob Bouma—carried. Kansas City, was very successful. A c ­ It was suggested that Bernie May be asked to place all state textbooks material for Music tive membership in A C D A is $6.00. A d ­ Education on display for the convention. dress your application for membership Respectfully submitted, (Continued to Page 13) Rollie V. Pleltman, Secretary-Treasurer

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j Most all of these studies open with a slow slurred strain, which helps TABLE OF CONTENTS — | to develop Breathing and Phrasing, as well as a flexible style of play- I ing, then into a strain of staccato, rhythmic patterns, (tonguing ex­ BALANCING ercise) which lead into mixture of Scales, Rest Patterns, and Arpeggios, all built into an interesting rhythmical study with many changes in time signatures and many changes in rhythmic patterns, most studies Unisonal Exercises closing with a brilliant ending. Unisonal Excerpts from Band Literature Concerted Exercises All lines and measures are identical, Example: 3rd measure, line 6, Concerted Excerpts from Band Literature is the same 3rd measure line 6 in all books, including the piano conductor book. Review Melody-Accompaniment Exercises j Y oung Bass Clarinet and Alto Clarinet players may substitute Bb Melody-Accompaniment Excerpts from t Cornet book for Bass Clarinet, and Eb Mellophone book for Alto Band Literature Clarinet, if a lower range is required. Review Countermelody Exercises Baritone or Euphonium players using treble clef may substitute the Bb Comet book. Countermelody Excerpts from Band Literature Review To derive the full benefit of these studies, I would suggest playing Figuration Exercises the book through several times, and increase the tempo a little each Figuration Excerpts from Band Literature time. Review (“Eye-Training” ) The values of UNISON STUDIES are many, just one example, 4 Emphasizing Particular Tones of a Chord players, all different instruments, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax and Horn Balancing a Figure, Repeated by Different Sections in F, playing together after school working out the assignment for What’s Wrong With This Balance? their next class lesson, “Studies In Unison” is the answer to this and many similar problems in school music instruction.

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Rockville Centre Long island N. Y. NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING May 6, 1961 — Los Alamos Members Present Norvii Howell, President Rodgel Brandt, Vice President, Band m m m m e m b e r s Dale Kempter, Vice President, Orchestra i Lila Stout, Vice President, Elementary Rollie V. Heltman, Secretary-Treasurer Call to Order American Rawhide Mfg. Co. President Howell called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. MST. Baum's Music Company Agenda 1. Report on New Mexico State Fair Marching Band competition. Belwin Music Company 2. Vice-Presidents’ reports: C. Bruno & Son (Besson Band Inst.) a. Plans for the music section programs for the NMEA October Convention Caldwell Inst. Repair Co. b. Report on All-State conductors 3. Secretary-Treasurer’s report Century Record Mfg. Co. 4. Plans for the Music section programs for the NMEA October Convention. Chicago Musical Inst. Co. (Olds) 5. Schedule for All-State Music Clinic Auditions. C. G. Conn Corp 5. Selection of audition sites and chairmen. 6. Discussion of plans for the 1962 All-State Music Clinic: Craddock Uniform Co. a. All-State Clinic Band Carl Fischer, Inc. b. Improvements Follett Publishing Company c. Recording Contract d. Clinician Contract Sol Frak Uniforms, Inc. 8. Appointment of Delegates to State Presidents interim meeting in Washington, Ginn & Company D. C. Fred Mfg. o. Marching Band Survey: Heights Music Co. Mr. Howell asked Mr. Burnworth to report on the New Mexico State Fair Marching Band competition. Mr. Burnworth gave a report on a recent survey on the proposed marching Chuck Hill & Co. program to be sponsored by New Mexico State Fair and NMMEA. The survey gave very Hoffman's Melody Shop mixed feelings and lead to no positive decision. Mr. Burnworth proposed: G. C. Jenkins Co. 1. That further survey and study be carried on 2. That a weekend date be established by the Fair for the proposed marching K & B Music Company competition if possible Neil A. Kjos Music Company 3. That a concrete plan be proposed which can be studied at the next Board of G. Leblanc Corp. Directors Meeting 4. That Mr. Burnworth meet with Mr. Broadwell of the State Fair and then Ludwig Drum Co. notify all Band Directors of the planned type of State Fair Band participation M anhasset Specialty Co Vice Presidents Reports Manor Baking Co. Vice President of Band, Rodger Brandt, reported that Mr. A. Clyde Roller, Director of the Amarillo Symphony, will be the Concert Band Clincian. Directors for the clinic Band Mason Candies, Inc. have not been firmed up as yet. May’s Music Company Vice President of Orchestra Dale Kempter, reported that Mr. Lawrence Sardoni Director Mills Music Company of Orchestra, Brigham Young University, Utah, will be the 1962 All-State Orchestra Clinician. As yet the music has not been selected. Moore of California Vice President of Chorus, Angelo Turano, sent a report stating that Jester Hairston, of Edwin H. Morris & Co. Los Angeles and Hollywood is to be the clinician for the 1962 All-State Chorus. The chorus Natalie's House of Music music has been selected and agreed upon. Vice President of Elementary' Music, Mrs. Lila Stout, reported her efforts on the securing Ostwald Uniform Co. of Miss Mary Ann Vaughn, Elementary Music specialist from the American Book Company Phillips Music Company to be clinician for a Work Shop for Elementary class room Teachers and Elementary School Riedling Music Company Music specialists. On the subject of Work Shops Dale Kempter moved that Mrs. Katherine McVickers be asked to present her Junior High Chorus in a demonstration Work Shop of Roth-Reynolds Inst. Co. Techniques at the October 26 Meeting and the chorus performance on Friday 27 Meeting. Slingerland Drum Co. | The motion was seconded by Rodger Brandt and carried, H & A Selmer, Inc. i NMEA Teachers Convention Program Plans for NMEA Teachers Convention October 25-26-27, 1961 Board of Directors board Southern Music Co. ! meeting October 25, 7:30 p.m., Albuquerque, Building of Education Stamps Music Company Century Record Contract U. S. Army Recruiting Service Secretary Heltman explained that the Surety Bond posted by the Century Recording Company should be returned, provided there had been no complaints. On the basis that no Wenger Mfg. Co. me on the Board had heard of any complaints, during the 90 days since the All-State recording, David Wexler & Co. Rodger Brandt moved that the $1,000 Surety Bond for faithful and satisfactory service in Worlds Finest Chocolate, Inc. recording the 1961 All-State Concert be returned with a letter of commendation for their fine performance and relationship with the NMMEA. Seconded by Dale Kempter. Carried. H. N. White Co. (King Band Inst.) President Howell read a letter from Gabe Bartold of Century Recording Company which i suggested that the company would be interested in entering into a contract with NMMEA for a time of five years, with the provision that for such a privilege, the company would pay I to the treasurer a 10% royalty of the total sales of records. Mrs. Lila Stout moved that the NMMEA enter into such a 5 year contract with Century Record Company of Saugus, California to record all the All-State Clinic Concert. Seconded by j Rodger Brandt. Carried.

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— 7— (Continued from Page 1) Yes, our prosperity is the envy of the Does this sound like alarmists’ talk money on tickets to concerts than on rest of the world and a model for less or like a sermon? I hope not, because admissions to baseball games. F rom fortunate people everywhere. But it it is not intended to be either! I hope this fact, can we draw the conclusion has also brought with it problems and that I am merely calling attention to that your local newspaper and mine in the newspaper of the last years or so some of the less happy aspects of these will in the future devote more space questions. The events we have read of fascinating and fast-moving t.mes, and to music than to baseball? Perhaps we have caused us increasingly to ask our­ voicing the concern that so.ne of us had better not count on it! selves, is “ the good life” merely “ the are beginning to feel about tlem. In 1920 there were fewer than 100 pampered life” ? Are we as a people The title I gave to these mmarks is symphony orchestras in the United going “ soft” ? Has the quest of easy “Prosperity, Moral Values, the Arts, States. Today there are over 1200 — living and the “fast buck” undermined and Mrs. Tompkins”. Wh

— 8- Audition Centers and Chairmen December 1—Las Vegas—Al English December 1—Farmington—A. Turano December 2—Los Alamos—Frank Pinkerton December 7—Albuquerque—V. La Pine December 8—Las Cruces—G. Randell December 9—Roswell—P. Summersgill Audition team chairmen, University of New Mexico All-State Clinic Plans After some discussion, it was agreed that the 1962 All-State Music Clinic should include: an All-State Chorus; Orchestra, Clinic Band and Concert Band. That each group must limit their performance on the concert to a maximum of 30 minutes or less. Music for each group is to be established as soon as possible in order that Directors may arrange to secure same. Clinicians for 1962 will be as follows: Orchestra: Laurence Sardoni, University of Utah Chorus: Jester Hairston, Los Angeles Concert Band: A. Clyde Roller, Amarillo Clinic Band: To be announced. State President National Assembly Rodger Brandt moved that President Howell attend the MENC State Presidents National Assembly, interim meeting to be held in Washington, D.C. August 23-25 and that he be allowed $100 toward his expenses. Seconded by Lila Stout. Carried. State Board of Directors Meeting After study and discussion Rodger Brandt moved that September Board of Directors Meeting be held in Roswell at the High School Band Room, September 19, 1961. Seconded by Dale Kempter. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

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Higgins, Grade School, Instrumental Teacher, Albuquer­ que Public School 10:45 A.M. Business Meeting of all NMMEA Members 10:45 A.M. Music Workshop Demonstration by Miss Vaughn, Music Specialist, Ameri­ can Book Company for the grade school class room teachers who teach their own classroom music. (New Methods and tricks of the trade) PIANO WORK SHOP 10:45 A.M. Junior High School Choral Workshop and Demonstration. BY SCHOENFELD Chairman: Mr. Angel Turano, Vice President Choral Morton Schoenfeld of the Music D e­ Workshop Clinician: Mrs. Kathleen McVickers, Jefferson Junior High, Al­ partment, University of New Mexico, buquerque 7:30 P.M. Meeting of the NMMEA executive committee, the All-State Audition team will conduct a piano workshop, The chairmen and Audition Center Chairman. Pedagogical Approach to the Beethoven Friday, October 27: Sonatas, on Monday, November 20 for 8:30 A.M. Registration for NMMEA and MENC Membership the State Convention of the New M ex­ 9:00 A.M. Junior High School Chorus performance, Jefferson Junior High School, ico Music Teachers Association. The Katherine McVickers, Director workshop will consist of two sections 9:30 A.M. Symposium: Counciling Services as related to Music Education each two hours in length. The topic Chairman: Dr. Jack Stephenson, UNM wa schosen as a result of the concensus Participants: of opinion from those teachers attend­ Mr. John Exer, Chairman, Counciling and Guidance Section, NMEA Mr. Robert Loar, Ass’t Principal and Guidance Director, Anthony- ing Mr. Schoenfeld’s Piano Workshop Gadsen held on the campus of the University Mr. Arthur Loy, Choral Director, Highland High School, Albuquerque of New Mexico this summer. Mr. Paul Summersgill, Band Director, Roswell High School, Roswell The workshop will consist of student demonstration lessons and dis­ cussion of interpretation and style prob­ NEW DEPT. HEAD Dr. Glowacki has his Ph.D. from lems for each of the sonatas. Practice FOR FINE ARTS Boston University where he is teaching techniques evolved from each of the this summer. He received his baccalau­ Dr. John M . Glowacki, professor of sonatas will be discussed. In addition a reate from Peabody Conservatory of musfic literature and musicology at comparative study of the various edi­ Music and has had additional study in /Southern Methodist University, has tions will be covered. The sonatas to Poland. been appointed head of the Department be studied will include: of Fine Arts at New Mexico State Uni­ Opus 49 No. 1 Opus 7 versity. Opus 49 No. 2 Opus 14 No. 1 Dr. A. D. Boston, dean of N M S U ’s Opus 79 Opus 14 No. 2 College of Arts and Sciences announced Opus 2 No. 1 Opus 31 No. 1 today Dr. Glowacki will join the facul­ Opus 2 No. 3 Opus 101 ty September 1. He will succeed Prof. It is suggested that those attending George Brumbaugh, who has resigned bring copies of Beethoven Sonatas. the fine arts chairmanship. UNM GRADUATE WITH A member of the Southern Methodist NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC University faculty since 1953, Dr. William Slocum is touring the orient Glowicki has achieved distinction as a with the New York Philharmonic O r­ teacher, scholar, writer, and translator. chestra as assistant first French horn. H e is now president of the American During the winter he is principal horn- Musicology Society Texas chapter, a ist with the Buffalo New York Phil­ member of the Faculty Senate at S M U , harmonic Orchestra. Bill in the Albu­ a director of the Dallas Chamber Mu­ querque Public Schools was taught by sis Society, and director of humanities Lloyd Higgins. He is an accomplished for the Greenhill School of Dallas. pianist primarily as the result of the He will be granted a six-week leave instruction by his father, Goodsell Slo­ of absence at New Mexico State Univer­ cum. He graduated from U N M in sity this fall for a U.S. government- French horn under the instruction o f] sponsored music lecture tour of Poland, James Whitlow. He did his graduate ] Czechoslovakia, and Germany. work in French horn at Julliard. GUY SWANSON LEAVES NMMTA STATE CONVENTION NEW MEXICO NEW MEXICO UNION, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Guy A. Swanson of Albuquerque has FRIDAY, November 17 3:00-6:00 p.m.—Student Affiliate Registration Union Mesa Room oeen appointed regional manager for 3:00-5:00 p.m.—Ensemble and solo rehearsals Music 19 & Studios the Richards Music Corporation. He 4:00-5:30 p.m.—Written quiz Music Building will handle an area covering eastern 6:30-7:30 p.m.—Box Supper Danfelser Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Mr. 7:30-9:30 p.m.—Party Danfelser Swanson has been connected with the SATURDAY, November 18 music industry since 1942. His career 8:00- 8:30 a.m.—Regular registration Union Theatre began as a school music director in 8:30- 9:30 a.m.—First sectional quiz Union 2nd Floor Nebraska. Before R M C he was depart­ 4 elementary, 3 junior high, 2 senior high rooms (nine) ment manager of May’s Music Co., Inc. 9:30-10:00 a.m.—Opening Session Union Theatre of Albuquerque. 10:00-11:00 a.m.—Contemporary Recital Union Theatre 11:15-12:45 —Run off quiz (3 sections) Union 2nd floor rooms (three) A graduate of the University of Ne­ 1:00- 2:00 p.m.—Student Luncheon Union 2nd Floor braska, M r. Swanson acted as chair­ 2:30- 3:30 p.m.—Solo Recital Union Theatre man of the New Mexico Music Industry 3:30- 4:30 p.m.—Ensemble Recital Union Theatre Union Theatre Council from 1954-60 during which 4:30- 5:00 p.m.—Final Session 5:30- 6:30 p.m.—Cocktails Baxter’s time he set its present organization and 6:30- 7:30 p.m.—Dinner and Meeting La Placita efficiency of operation. For two years 8:15 p.m.—Concert (College Night) Union Ballroom he was secretary-treasurer of the N e­ After the concert Tertulia braska Music Educators Association SUNDAY, November 19 and for the past three years has been 9:00-10:45 a.m.—Breakfast and Program Union 2nd Floor or business manager for the New Mexico (Mrs. Rosenbaum) Desert Room Musician. The editor would like to go 12:30 p.m.—Piano Guild Luncheon Cafeteria and on record expressing his appreciation Choir and Choral Luncheon Adjoining Rooms to Guy for his contribution to making 2:00- 3:00 p.m.—Recital Union Theatre the magazine financially possible and 3:00- 3:45 p.m.—General Session Union Theatre (or 231B, C, D) 4:00- 5:00 p.m.—Youth Symphony Concert Union Ballroom to his contribution to N M M E A in gen­ 6:30- 7:45 p.m.—Convention Banquet 250B, C, D, E eral. The new business manager for the 8:15 p.m.—Concert Union Ballroom (south sections) New Mexico Musician will be Bill Car- After Concert Tertulia lander of K & B Music Store in Albu­ MONDAY, November 20 querque. 9:00-10:00 a.m.—Business meeting Union 253 10:00-12:00 —Panel Discussions Union 253 12:30- 1:30 p.m.—Luncheon and Final Business Meeting Union 250B, C 1:30- 4:00 p.m.—Piano Workshop Union Theatre

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of Orchestra M ay I first express my thanks to the association for your confidence in elect­ ing me as vice-president. The orchestral program in the state continues to im­ prove year by year and I will give what­ Around the Horn (from Page 5) ever assistance I can to aid you in your to: Dr. El wood Keister, ACDA, Dept, endeavor. DALE KEMPTER TO ENMU of Music, University of Florida, Gaines­ Dale Kepter will be new member of I recently received a string instru­ ville, Florida. the Eastern New Mexico University ment inspection record from Scherl and Ray Tross reports much activity from music faculty this fall. He will serve as Roth which was prepared by Dr. Paul the New Mexico State LTniversity Band. an instructor in cello and string bass. Van Bodegaven. The pamphlet was The Concert Band toured for a week In addition, his duties will include prepared to give the string teacher playing at 13 high schools. On M ay string classes, percussion, music educa­ quite an intensive list of check points to 17 th the band premiered three manu­ tion, and music history. Dale holds help both the teacher and student de­ script works: “ Sinfonia” by Charles baccalaurette degrees from the Univer­ ermine if the instruments are in their Carter; “ Prelude and Scherzo” by Nor­ sity of Kansas, one in cello and one in best possible playing condition. Among man Dietz; and “ Fanfare and Proces­ music education. He studied cello with the main areas mentioned are pegs, sion” by Larry Austin. professor Raymond Stuhl of the U ni­ fingerboard nut, fingerboard, bridge, The Hobbs Municipal Schools held versity of Kansas. He is presently com­ tailpiece, strings, instrument body, their annual two day string clinic and pleting his masters degree from the soundpost, bow hair, chinrest, rosin and final concert in April. The program, University of New Mexico in music end-pin. I am sure that all of us are under the direction of David B. Hooten, education. His thesis concerns a method at fault many times in not giving more included the Sixth Grade String Or­ for intermediate string instruction in attention to the many small details chestra, the All Junior High School the public schools. Mr. Kempter’s which so vitally affect their sound. U n ­ Orchestra, and the High School Or­ teaching experience includes band and fortunately most of the student instru­ chestra. Guest clinician and conductor orchestra in the elementary, junior ments are not what we would like for was Russell Miller, North Texas State high, and high schools of Albuquerque; them to be,so this matter demands all College, Denton, Texas. teaching cello, string bass, and percus­ the more attention from all of us. Gene Fields, immediate past vice sion at the University of New Mexico president of the N M M E A choral divi­ At the recent string clinic a the U ni­ Summer Music Clinic; he will be teach­ sion completed his year’s work with his versity of New Mexico, I noticed many ing cello and string bass at E N M U ’s extensive choral program with a Junior instruments which were badly in need Sunshine Music Camp this summer. High Concert on M ay 4 and a Senior of repair or adjustment. When, for Dale’s playing includes 15 years of pro­ High Choral Program on May 11. Gene instance, was the last time you had fessional drum work with dance bands, is taking a leave of absence from Raton your students clean their strings and 1st chair in cello in the New Mexico for next year to begin his doctorate at fingerboard with alcohol? One rehearsal Chamber Orchestra, first stand of cello the University of New Mexico. He will period given to such matters would in the Albuquerque Civic Symphony, not be replaced due to the financial benefit both the students and instru­ and string bass in the University of difficulties of the state. Elmer Henry ments to a great extent. Kansas Little Symphony. He has been and Pat Chavez will absorb his work. president of the Albuquerque Civic Once again the American String Joseph Willcox Jenkins, since June, Symphony and a member of the board Teachers are holding a string confer­ 1960, an Editor for Schmitt, Hall & of directors. He also has been a private ence in Colorado Spring, Colorado. I McCreary Company, won the Ameri­ instructor of cello, string bass, and per­ had the pleasure last summer to attend can Bandmasters’ Association “Oswald cussion. As to professional organiza­ this conference and highly recommend Composition Contest” for 1961, with tions he is a member of Phi M u Alpha this to all string teachers. The confer­ his composition “Cumberland Gap”. Sinfonia, Phi Delta Kappa, ASTA, ence is well organized so that all areas The honor, acceptably, includes an NSOA, NMEA, MENC, and NMMEA. iof string teaching and playing are award of five hundred dollars ($500). Currently he is vice president of the covered. If you are looking for a week In the composer’s absence, the prize Orchestra division of N M M E A . of enjoyment and enlightment the con­ was accepted for him by Colonel Hugh ference is well worth considering, inex­ Curry, who acted as the American M r. Kempter is married and has two pensive also. Bandmasters’ Association sponsor for small boys, Chris and Kurt.M rs. Kem p­ the contestant. The premier perfor- ter has a B.M . and M .M . in cello from In closing, I would welcome any sug­ manc was given by the U .C .L .A . Sym­ the University of Kansas and the U ni­ gestions from the orchestra directors phonic Band, conducted by Captain versity of Illinois respectively. She is concerning the selection of All-State John Yesulaitis, at the American Band­ 1st cellist in the Albuquerque Civic orchestra music for nevt year. Drop a masters’ Association National Conven­ Symphony. The Kempters will be mov­ card to 2006 Broadway, N.E., Albu­ tion at Long Beach, California, March ing to Portales in August. querque, New Mexico. (Continued on Page 15)

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The University of New Mexico is Chorus presenting a fine Arts Festival high­ lighting the artistic efforts of music, modern dance and drama.

Two departments in the UNM Col­ lege of Fine Arts, and modern dance, REPORT OF CHORAL will alternate with the other two in repertory style, each presenting four VICE-PRESIDENT programs during the dates, August 4 COLLEGE MUSIC SECTION through 13. First of all, a big vote of thanks to A college music section has been my predecessor, Gene Fields, for his Called the “ Festival of the Perform­ added to the structure of the N M M E A . superb job as our Choral Vice Presi­ ing Arts,” the first program will feature The music section membership will in­ dent the past two years. The manner the presentation of the University clude all college level personnel. One in which he fulfilled the post is far Chorus in Ravel’s “The Spanish Hour” person will be elected to serve on the above anything I might do as your new and “Jazz” by the Modern Dance college level committee from each in­ vice president. Workshop. stitution of higher learning in New Now, as the school year has come to Mexico. These representatives are not a close, we can look back with pride Prof. Charles W . Davis of the U N M to be chosen from administrative per­ our chiral groups. W e are happy about music department will direct selected sonnel in the colleges. They will elect as we evaluate the accomplisments of members of the chorus in the perfor­ their own chairman. The committee our high ratings at the Festival; the suc­ consists of the following with Charles mance of Maurice Ravel’s “Spanish Hour.” cess of our concerts; the praises from Davis of UNM as chairman for the our local townspeople. Musically, this is forthcoming year. fine; however, let us look at another M iss Elizabeth Waters, dance work­ Charles W. Davis, University of phase of accomplishment. Has the stu­ shop director and choreographer of the New Mexico dent become a better individual by his Jazz number, will present her dances Carl Jacobs, New Mexico State having sung in the choir? Has he be­ in a detailed history of jazz from its University come more humble and willing to accept origins in ritual to its involvement in the authority to those above him? Has Hugh Preble, New Mexico W est­ the lives of today’s teenagers. ern College he developed a higher sense of value for the better things of life? Has he become Howard G. White, Eastern New For August 5, Miss Waters’ dance more charitable toward his associates? Mexico Univrsity group will present a wide variety of I am sure that most of us will find that Ronald Wynn, New Mexico High­ dances under the general title of “ A at least some of these qualities have, lands University Dance Program.” The Summer Thea­ to some extent been realized. W e, as tre Workshop also will present the same directors, know of no finer place in JUDY TURANO JUDGED BEST night its first of two plays by Shakes­ school where these virtues can be en­ peare, “The Taming of the Shrew.” hanced. Let’s work on them; then, let’s Miss Judi Turano, senior voice and Three groups will combine their listen to our choirs sing. W e’ll hear the music education student from the U n- talents on Sunday night, August 6. Prof. difference. James Thornton will direct his Wind versity of New Mexico has been judged Ensemble in a concert and Prof. Davis Angelo Turano the top young soprano of the year by will present Hindemith’s opera, “ Hin Choral Vice President the National Federation of Music and Zuruck.” The opera will be sung Clubs. Miss Turano won the local con­ by a cast selected from the U N M test and then took top honors in the Chorus. district competition at Denver. She is On August 12, the theatre group will Third number on the Sunday night again play “ The Taming of the Shrew” the student of Jane Snow, associate program will be Shakespeare’s “ Comedy and the dance group will present the professor of voice at U N M . Her pre­ of Errors,” performed by the Summer variety program. college training was under her father’s Theatre Workshop. The final of the six programs will instruction, Angelo Turano, choral di­ include: “The Comedy of Errors,” the rector at Farmington and presently Skipping from Sunday, August 6 to Wind Ensemble and Hindermith’s op­ Friday, August 11, the bill of fare will vice president of chorus for N M M E A . era. be a repition of the first in the series Judy also plays the cello, flute, and of six programs. The audience will The Festival’s six night programs piano. Miss Turano will be a fellow­ again watch the dance workshop’s Jazz will be presented at 8:30 each night on ship student at U N M next year work­ program and hear the chorus sing R a ­ an outdoor platform stage in the patio ing on her Masters Degree in Voice. vel’s Spanish Hour. of the University Library.

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— 18— THE SANTA FE OPERA (From Page 8) Helen C. Bailey, Associate Superinten­ The Santa Fe Opera is presenting its dent, Philadelphia Public Schools, writ­ fifth season in this summer of 1961. ing in the N E A Journal, has to say: It represents cultural potential for the “ Those who are in position to know the state of New Mexico. T o provide such atmosphere and accomplishment of excellent performances of the great many schools cannot fail to recognize operas not only provides opportunity the frequency with which control, mor­ for the people of New M exico to attend ale, and an inner beat of enthusiasm them, but it puts New Mexico in the occur where there is an outstanding position of being a leader in the arts. HEIGHTS teacher in music . . . If his standards Particularly we teachers should take are high, his requirements exacting, his advantage of this opportunity to hear example inspiring, the whole school will these operas and see to it that not only rise in tone and move with a quickened our students but that our community pride”. You and I know choir and band supports this wonderful project. Here directors in our schools who are doing is the summer schedule: the kind of outstanding work Dr. Bailey MUSIC Eight Wednesday Evenings, 8:30 P. M. is speaking of. June 28 Rosenkavalier And what of the contributions of the private teacher? William Schumann, (Opening Night) President of the Julliard School of M u ­ July 5 Ballad of Baby Doe sic, gave a memorable address before July 12 Oedipus Rex & Ballet the M T N A national convention in K an ­ July 19 Persephone & Ballet sas City last year, in which he said: STORE July 26 Carmen “ . . . In my judgment there is no one Aug. 2 La Boheme in all of music teaching of greater im­ Aug. 9 Marriage of Figaro portance or perhaps even of equal im­ Aug. 16 News of the Day portance to the private teacher . . . It is Seven Friday Evenings, 8:30 P. M. the private music teacher who usually is Band and Orchestra Instruments June 30 Ballad of Baby Doe the first to introduce the child to music. July 7 Rosenkavalier Millions of our countrymen have apti­ July 14 Oedipus Rex & Ballet tudes, attitudes, and abilities in and July 28 La Bohema toward music which stem directly from Aug. 4 Carmen their first private music teacher.” Lester Pianos Estey Organs Aug. 11 Marriage of Figaro Can we conclude, then, that we music Aug. 18 News of the Day teachers, through the work we do and through the power of personal example, Seven Saturday Evenings, 8:30 P.M. can help, each in our own small way, July 29 Carmen Rentals, Repairs, Supplies to stabilize the chaotic conditions of the July 8 Ballad of Baby Doe world today? I believe so. July 15 Persephone & Ballet The novelist, John Erskine in his book i July 1 Rosenkavalier called “ M y Life in Music,” tells of a Aug. 4 Marriage of Figaro speech made by the famous pianist and Sheet Music Aug. 12 News of the Day teacher, Ernest Hutcheson, one sum­ Aug. 19 La Boheme mer at Chautauqua when he told what he found in music to make him give his For information write: The Santa Fe whole life to it. M r. Hutcheson said he Opera, P. O. Box 1654, Santa Fe, N. M. was like the lame man in the New Music Instruction Testament who crouched at the Gate called Beautiful begging alms. As Peter approached to enter the Temple the Around the Horn (From Page 15) beggar stopped him. Peter shook his 5206 LOMAS, N. E. stein’s “A Wonderful Town”. Musical head, “ Silver and gold have I none. director was Roger Woodle and stage But I say to thee, arise and walk.” The director was Don Fox. beggar laid down his crutches. T o his Ray Tross directed the Oregon All amazement and delight, he found that State Band this year. On April 28 New he was able to walk, and he went off ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO Mexico State music students of Ray leaping with joy. Tross and Gene Lewis here heard in a “ And” , said M r. Hutcheson, “ that is ! brass and woodwind chamber recital. what music has done for me. I stood at Kenneth Bender reports that they at the Gate called Beautiful asking for DIAL AM 8-2111 offer two sections of music apprecia­ alms and I received a miracle.” tion for all high school students at Ala­ Yes, music has miraculous powers. mogordo High School which can count M r. Hutcheson could testify to that either as a solid or an activity. He is fact, and so can many of us. Perhaps proposing a new course for the aca­ there is a need, in these uncertain times demically talented and career student, for such miracles, and perhaps we Introduction to Music Theory and Lit­ music teachers can help just a little to erature. (Continued on Page 20)

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