TheIowa Bandmaster Magazine
Summer Issue 2017
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COMMITTEE CHAIRS PAST PRESIDENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT SECRETARY CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT RUSSELL KRAMER MYRON PETERSON JANE TRIPLETT STEVEN COOK JAYSON GERTH 7005 Franklin Avenue 865 Grouse Lane NATHAN SLETTEN MAGAZINE EDITOR Windsor Heights, IA 50324 North Liberty, IA 52317 TREASURER CONFERENCE EXHIBITS DICK REDMAN AARON NUSS CHRIS STROHMAIER JENNIFER WILLIAMS IBA MAGAZINE-OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS vol. 76 published by Pella Printing Co., Inc., Pella, Iowa 50219 NO. 1 JERRY BERTRAND HISTORIAN MARY CRANDELL CONTENTS PARLIAMENTARIAN President’s Message ...... 4, 7 FRED STARK President-Elect’s Thoughts ...... 5 WEBMASTER ELIZABETH FRITZ Meet Assistant Treasurer Tiffany Wurth ...... 7 MENTORSHIP COORDINATOR Past President’s Message ...... 8 JIM FRITZ Congratulations to Our Retiring 2017 IBA Members ...... 9 ELEMENTARY AFFAIRS AUDRA BAILEY 2017 IBA Conference Photos ...... 10-13 J.H./M.S. AFFAIRS IBA Officers, District Presidents, Appointees and Standing Committees ...... 14 JILL DOBEL The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) ...... 15-17 CONCERT BAND AFFAIRS CARL COLLINS Band Talk with Peter Jacobus ...... 18-19 MARCHING BAND AFFAIRS In the Spotlight – Spencer Community Schools ...... 20-22 SCOTT WEBER College Corner by Steven Stickney ...... 23-26 JAZZ BAND AFFAIRS They Continue to Serve – Jay Nugent ...... 27 RYAN MEYER COLLEGE AFFAIRS 18 Lessons Marching Band Teaches: A Parent's Perspective ...... 28-29 MARK DOERFFEL The Ball Was in His Court for Marriage Proposal ...... 29 I.B.A.R.D. In Memoriam – Donn Modlin, Mike Van Auken ...... 30-31 PAUL BRIZZI Festival Results ...... 32-24 MAJOR LANDERS DIANE TORDOFF State Large Group Répertoire ...... 35-38 MENTORSHIP District News ...... 39-45 CHRIS EWAN IBA Endowment Fund ...... 46-47 ENDOWMENT FUND GENE GROSS Financial Reports ...... 48-49 PUBLIC RELATIONS Conference Minutes ...... 50-60 DANNY KLEINHEINZ RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ADVERTISERS DIANNE ABOUD Cedar Valley Fundraising ...... 47 STUDENT AFFAIRS GRACE SCHEBLER Central College ...... 55 TECHNOLOGY Graceland University ...... 1 CHARLES OLDENKAMP Grand View University ...... 45 DISTRICT PRESIDENTS IASMD ...... 44 NORTHWEST Iowa Lakes Community College ...... 58 JOSEPH VANNATTA ISU Department of Music ...... 6 NORTH CENTRAL JOAN PHILGREEN Morningside College ...... Inside Front Cover NORTHEAST Ray’s Midbell Music ...... 58 KYLE ENGELHARDT Rieman Music ...... 6 SOUTHWEST COURTNEY SOMMER St. Ambrose University Music Department ...... 19 SOUTH CENTRAL Tubador Enterprises ...... 45 JENNIFER WILLIAMS University of Northern Iowa ...... 31 SOUTHEAST Wartburg College ...... Inside Back Cover CRAIG McCLENAHAN West Music ...... 55 HONORARY MEMBERS Yamaha Corporation of America ...... 3 RAY E. CRAMER MARK S. KELLY We are the Music-Makers We are the Dreamers of Dreams 2 The Iowa Bandmaster The Iowa Bandmaster 3 President’s Message By Myron Peterson
On A Mission – Part V It is an honor to represent and write about the people and breadth of work of the Iowa Bandmasters Association (IBA). This article is dedicated to honoring a few of those people and a great deal of the work that takes place. In subsequent articles, we will continue to take a tour of IBA’s work and meet more of the people who make it happen. It will be an honor to guide this tour. A hearty congratulations to immediate Past-President Russ Kramer for his work and vision to build a memorable 90th Annual IBA conference. Among the memorable moments: President Kramer undertook a big project to bring the New Sousa Band to the conference this year – and what a concert it was. It was good to be reminded how powerful a pianissimo can be. And that project also provided an opportunity for us to attend many sessions by the members of the New Sousa Band. Genius, President Kramer, simply genius. And John Whitwell’s keynote reminded us that we are both mentors and mentees at every moment – a value the IBA holds dear in its new mission statement and in its actions. This year, we welcome President-Elect Jane Triplett to the Board of Directors. President-Elect Triplett is poised and ready to continue the momentum of growth and refinement of the IBA. We also welcome Tiffany Wurth as Assistant Treasurer. Ms. Wurth will be assisting Treasurer Nuss this year as he begins his final year of service on the Board of Directors. She is scheduled to begin full duties as Treasurer the following year. Thanks to these exceptional leaders for their willingness to serve. The Board of Directors and IBA members in attendance at the business meeting officially amended the by- laws to include the new mission statement: The IBA is a professional organization whose mission is to promote excellence in bands through professional development, mentorship, performance, and advocacy. The work undertaken by the IBA and its advisory board members and standing committees is all in an effort to move the mission forward. As the year progresses, we plan to refine the work even further to ensure it is relevant, intentional, and effective in fulfilling the mission.
Here are a few highlights of how the IBA’s activities put the mission in action last year: Professional development and performance through the annual conference: • Facilitated opportunities for over 60 ensembles to audition to perform at the 2017 Conference • Facilitated opportunities for 24 live concert performances at the 2017 Conference • Performance opportunities ranged from beginning bands to professional bands, from young student percus- sion ensembles to a National Guard chamber ensemble. • 56 clinic sessions for professional development (including some on advocacy) • Countless formal and informal opportunities to be a mentor and a mentee Mentorship: Under the watchful eye of the Mentorship Committee (Chris Ewan, chair), IBARD (Paul Brizzi, chair) with ongoing support from Jim Fritz, mentorship coordinator, and the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education (Leon Keuhner, Executive Director), the I.B.A. orchestrated: • 55 1st and 2nd year teachers and teachers new to their districts receiving mentorship • 54 IBARD members mentoring 1st and 2nd year teachers • 55 Active members mentoring 1st and 2nd year teachers and teachers new to their districts Advisory Board: Members invest an immense amount of time and energy. The voluntary work under the auspices of these professionals is vital in allowing our organization to grow and extend the reach of our mission. Thanks to Advisory Board member IBA Liz Fritz, webmaster, who has set a few goals for this year – most of which are already in motion: • Member registration: Add the functionality to login from a single-use email link to member registration component (similar to the voting component). u continued on page 6
4 The Iowa Bandmaster President-Elect’s Thoughts By Jane Triplett
Congratulations to Past President Russ Kramer and the Board of Directors on a fantastic 90th IBA Conference in May! All events were nothing short of amazing from beginning to end. With great confidence, we know President Myron Peterson will continue to raise the bar and uphold the traditions of IBA, our professional organization, as our new mission statement guides us towards excellence. Myron has worked diligently with a committee and the membership to create the mission statement as well as how and when it will be implemented. This is a wonderful beginning to Myron’s leadership role. You might notice my infusion of the mission statement italicized throughout this article. As Myron moves forward to finalize committee chairs, lead us through the summer planning meeting, update the Operations Manual and organize the 91st Conference, I begin to ponder how to create my footprint on IBA. Since the beginning of my career, IBA has been the most important performance, professional development and mentorship factor in my development as a band director. Giving back to IBA will be an honor. The 90th IBA Conference allowed me to walk through several new doors. I watched through different glasses (yes, including old-lady reading glasses) and took “copious notes,” as Russ Kramer reported. To be included in the board of director meetings and the past president luncheon was a privilege and an education. Surrounded by so much wisdom and history was a little intimidating. Yet, it occurred to me these are not only amazing and knowledgeable colleagues, but friends. Every conversation had a similar melody, “anything I can do to help, just ask.” Our professional organization is full of outstanding music educators, who are willing to share and assist. Perhaps this is something all of us need to remember when we have questions, just ask. This is how to promote excellence in bands through professional development and mentorship, which occurs at all levels of our organization. Whether you have taught one year or 30 years, just ask. With summer upon us, I am taking advantage of every trip, hammock time, bike ride and quiet, screened-in porch moment to write thoughts regarding IBA and our future. My focus has begun to take shape by completing “what our students need today...”. Our new mission statement is the perfect guide to complete this statement. Let’s face it, times are changing quickly on every front and we must stay proactive to keep our students and programs moving forward. At the heart of my thoughts is understanding and inspiring today’s generations, exploring our options for top quality literature for our bands’ most gratifying performances and learning opportunities, women band director issues with mentorship and advocacy, and how to assist those that are new to our honorable profession through professional development and mentorship. Meanwhile, my IBA friends, in between community band concerts, directing musical pits, and teaching beginner and private lessons, please find time for yourself and your families this summer. Our students need us revved up this fall to inspire, nurture and guide them to be successful in today’s world. Ponder solutions to keep moving forward, seek knowledge from nearby directors, and immerse yourself in a “sound bath” (words by Dr. Myron Welch) of excellent music. Together we will figure out … “what our students need today.”
Remember to let new teachers know about all the benefits of being an IBA member. We need new members to keep the IBA growing and strong.
The Iowa Bandmaster 5 6 The Iowa Bandmaster President’s Message (continued) • Collaborate with the Technology and Public Relations Committees to harness more mobile app tools for the 2018 Conference • Refresh the website in aesthetics and in organization of content • Collaborate with IBA Historian to provide digital access to The Iowa Bandmasters magazine archives Also, our appreciation goes to Advisory Board members, Chris Strohmaier and Jennifer Williams, Conference Exhibits Co-Chairs. This year Chris and Jennifer helped to connect bandmasters with 60 important industry organizations including: • 18 instrument and accessory retailers • 1 consulting service • 14 universities and college music departments • 1 storage/casework company • 5 fundraising companies • 1 awards and apparel company • 8 travel companies • 1 instrument repair company • 4 print music retailers • 1 custom baton and case maker • 3 uniform/accessory companies • 3 professional organizations We expressly thank the conference exhibitors, who are listed on page 61 of the magazine Spring Conference Issue 2017, for their ongoing support of bands and bandmasters in Iowa. . . . and we’re just scratching the surface. It’s inspiring to reflect on the myriad of people and organizations that come together through the diverse channels that comprise the IBA to promote excellence in bands. Look forward to reading about more of the exceptional work of the standing committees and Advisory Board members in future articles. Before wishing you bon voyage through the following pages of the magazine please consider joining and enjoying the benefits of Iowa’s great music and arts education organizations: Iowa Music Educators Association, Jazz Educators of Iowa and the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education. It is through the cooperation of all members and organizations working in concert that will make the biggest benefit for society. Finally, in a bit of foreshadowing, and for those who are avidly organized, pull out the magazine Fall Issue of 2009 and read pages 16-18. These pages are worth a read about once a year . . . and may even warrant sharing with students every so often. And now – bon voyage. –MP
Meet Assistant Treasurer Tiffany Wurth Tiffany just completed her 10th year of teaching 5-12 instrumental music. She will begin her 6th year at Woodbury-Central CSD, a 1A school in Moville, Iowa. At Woodbury-Central Tiffany teaches 5-12 concert band, 9-12 and MS marching band, 7th and 8th jazz band, 9-12 jazz band and music theory. Under her direction the high school band has grown to 65 members, the middle school band to 52 and this year the 5th grade band alone was 48 members strong. The 5-12 program has grown to over 210 members. In her 10 years of teaching, her bands have never placed lower than 4th place in any marching or jazz competitions and she has received high ratings at all state level competitions. She also has been to the Iowa Jazz Championships five times. Tiffany is also very active in the music world around her. She is currently Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association Past President, Chairman of the NWIBA District Jazz committee, Chairman of the NWIBA MS Honor Band, Woodbury Central Lead teacher and WCEA treasurer. She has also held the position of NWIBA public relations chair and has been a member of the NWIBA HS Honor Band Committee. She is a member of NWIBA, IBA, and JEI. She is also an active Middle School Solo and Ensemble judge. Tiffany also enjoys playing her saxophone outside of school as a member of the Reggie Schive Big Band of Sioux City and is a full time alto sax player in the Dick Bauman Big Band of Okoboji. She also plays tenor sax for the Merl Lake Orchestra. In her free time, she enjoys spending some relax time with her 5 year-old daughter Natalie and 2 year- old son Conor. Tiffany is greatly looking forward to her new position within the IBA.
The Iowa Bandmaster 7 Past President’s Report By Russ Kramer
I hope this letter finds everyone in the middle of some relaxation amidst your preparation for next school year! This is my last opportunity to address all of you through the magazine so I wanted to use this forum to thank many people that have helped me throughout the past two years. The IBA Board of Directors (Steve Cook, Aaron Nuss, Dick Redman, Myron Peterson, Mike Golemo and Jacqui Meunier) has given me unending support and guidance throughout my tenure. The institutional knowledge of Steve, Aaron and Dick is really remarkable, and we all should be very thankful for their many years of service to our organization! I know I cannot repay them for their assistance but will hope to provide the same support to Myron and Jane as they continue their service. I hope that everyone that attended the conference found something worthwhile, whether it was a concert, clinic or just being together. The conference would not have run so smoothly if not for the work of Jayson Gerth, Nate Sletten, Steve Cook, Aaron Nuss, Chris Strohmaier, Jennifer Williams, Liz Fritz and Cheri Nugent. Their tireless (and mostly behind-the-scenes) efforts made my job much easier, but also provided all of us with a conference experience free of distractions. a My endless thanks go to everyone that either presented a clinic or had their group perform. Those of you that have had a band perform at the conference know the extra work this involves. Organizing a session for optimal learning is a tall task. Our membership is better for all of this. Ann Kamp and Jill Dobel did an outstanding job creating a positive experience for our 8th Grade Honor Band! Despite the monkey wrench of a new location thrown into the mix this year, their organization, communication and thoughts on logistics were a huge help to m ake this event a success. The sponsors for this year’s conference were many. Their generosity provided us with opportunities that we would have not otherwise enjoyed. Please thank them, use their services (if applicable) and encourage them to continue their support of our initiatives. A list of sponsors can be found in the conference magazine or in conference materials. The vast array of exhibitors was impressive! We had everything from food, folders that turn into music stands, instruments, travel groups, colleges/universities and professional organizations! Chris and Jennifer did an outstanding job of getting them to be at the conference (and increasing our number of exhibitors) but we all should thank the people present and encourage them to come back. The exhibit fee, travel, lodging, etc. for each group can be daunting – thank them for supporting IBA. A list of these groups can also be found in the conference magazine. The Jazz Educators of Iowa provided great learning occasions for both our students (three All-State Jazz Bands) and us. Steve Shanley, Kyle Englehart, Mary Crandell, Jennifer Tiede and Jeff Robilliard provided great leadership for that organization this past year. They are a wonderful partner to IBA, and I would encourage everyone to support that group and what they do! All of the members of the IBA Advisory Board, both committee chairs and committee members, do the real work for our group. These people, along with our District Presidents, keep IBA relevant and focused on the needs of our membership. Please thank them and consider being involved in a leadership position in your district. It can begin a long journey of service to our organization and profession. While I may have forgotten some people (sorry!) I want to thank the most important people – you! Our organization is only as strong as our membership. Your work to improve yourselves improves your students. Your relentless drive to provide a positive musical experience for your students is what makes IBA great! Our students deserve our best every day – THANK YOU for what you do to enrich their lives through music- making! I am thankful for the opportunity to serve you and the Iowa Bandmasters Association. Please let me know how I may assist you or your program in the future. Best wishes for the rest of your summer and upcoming school year!
8 The Iowa Bandmaster Congratulations to our retiring 2017 IBA members. Thank you for the many years of service to your students and music education in Iowa.
Dave Carlson Bill Kolbe Steve Citta Dean Lamp Steve Connell Bret Lee Lynn Corrow Mike McEniry Kent Crawford Mary Jean Nederhoff Faith Ericsson Rich Nicklay Carroll Hardy Don Struve Amy Jackson Barbara Wells
The Iowa Bandmaster 9 2017 IBA Conference Photos courtesy of Historian Mary Crandell
IBA Outstanding Middle School Administrator Award: Principal, Sheldon High School. L-R: Clifford St. Clair, Cindy The Excelsior Middle School Percussion Ensemble performs in the hotel lobby. Barwick, Jeana Larson
IBA leadership is passed to “the man Tom Haugen receives “Rocket Russ” Kramer and “Masher Myron” on a mission” Myron Peterson. the Karl King Service Peterson practice for their cameo appearance Award-Retired at the with the new Sousa Band. conference banquet.
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Past presidents gather for a picture representing sixteen years of IBA leadership. Russ Kramer gets pinned – past president’s pin that is at the Saturday morning business meeting.
Major Landers Scholarship winner Logan Mussel Craig Hancock, Jeana Larson and Cliff St. Clair with parents Tom & Donna and Storm Lake High are prepared for the Sheldon Middle School Band School director Colleen Hecht. concert Friday morning at the conference.
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IBA Outstanding High School Administrator Award: Superintendent, Ryan Meyer conducts the Harlan 6th Grade Band at their South Hamilton CSD. L-R: Kaily Saturday morning conference performance. Macdonald, Ken Howard, Alexa Gibbs.
Noble Brass of Luther College perform in the hotel lobby. Keith Reynolds, Alan Feirer Steve Shanley receives and Mary Crandell watch the the Karl King Service sunrise in Des Moines prior to Award-Active at the their 6:30 am health walk. conference banquet.
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IBA Outstanding High School Administrator Award: IBA 30-Year tenure award recipients: Mike McEniry, Principal, Newton High School. Ken Huen, Barb Wells, Andy Houk, Patti Bekkerus, L-R: Seth Banwell, Michelle Banwell, Bill Peters, Ken Henze, Deb Dunn and Mark Eveleth. Jim Beerends, Dan Stecker.
President Kramer welcomes keynote speaker John Whitwell to the Guy Blair directs the IBARD band with featured soloist Steve Wright. IBA Conference.
The Iowa Bandmaster 13 IBA OFFICERS, DISTRICT PRESIDENTS, APPOINTEES, AND STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 2017-2018 Board of Directors Presidential Appointees President – Myron Peterson Exhibit Co-Chairs – Chris Strohmaier, Jennifer Williams President-Elect – Jane Triplett Equipment Co-Chairs – Jayson Gerth, Nathan Sletten Past President – Russell Kramer Elections – Jerry Bertrand Secretary – Steve Cook Historian – Mary Crandell Treasurer – Aaron Nuss Parliamentarian – Fred Stark Assistant Treasurer – Tiffany Wurth Webmaster – Elizabeth Fritz Magazine Editor – Dick Redman Mentorship Coordinator – Jim Fritz Assistant to the President (2018) – Ellen Walker District Presidents District Presidents-Elect NW Joseph Vannatta SW Courtney Sommer NW Cliff St. Clair SW Amanda Brandon NC Joan Philgreen (19) SC Jen Williams NC Joan Philgreen (19) SC NE Kyle Engelhardt (18) SE Craig McClenahan (19) NE Chad Allard SE Craig McClenahan (19)
IBA STANDING COMMITTEES Elementary Affairs College Affairs JH/Middle School Affairs NW Monica Boogerd (19) NW Shane Macklin (20) NW Mary Kay Benton (19) NC Beth Frenchick (20) NC Jeremy Smith (19) NC Megan Benz (19) NE Wendy Morton (18) NE Joan deAlbuquerque (19)-2 NE Jill Dobel (17) SW Tom Cronin (18*) SW TBD (18*) SW Marty Aldrich (18) SC Jerilynn Kobberdahl (19) SC Mark Doerffel (20)-2 SC Christa Miller (18)-2 SE Audra Bailey (20)-2 SE Mark Heidel (18) SE Mary Anderson (20)
Student Affairs Concert Band Affairs Technology NW TBD (18*) NW Jeana Larson (18) NW Brian Cole (20) NC Brian Scholl (19) NC Kurt Kissinger (19) NC Chris Lockwood (20)-2 NE Logan Vander Wiel (20) NE Josh Greubel (19) NE Charles Oldenkamp (18)-2 SW TBD (18*) SW Courtney Sommer (17) SW Simon McCoy (19) SC Brogan Kearney (20) SC Jacqui Meunier (20) SC Burton Hable (19) SE Grace Schebler (19*) SE Carl Collins (18*) SE Chris Saito (18)-2
Mentorship IBARD Major Landers NW Peter Carlson (19) NW Rod Shedenhelm (20)-2 NW Lee Schneider (18)-2 NC John Aboud (20) NC David Ballman (20)-2 NC Laura Giebler (20)-2 NE Ted Schacherer (19) NE Leonard Upham (19) NE Mark Philgreen (19)-2 SW Don Struve (20) SW Pete Jacobus (18) SW Steve Moore (20) SC Chris Ewan (18)-2 SC Paul Brizzi (19) SC Diane Tordoff (19) SE Adam Creager (18*) SE Dave Newport (18*) SE Aaron Ottmar (18*)
Marching Band Affairs Public Relations Endowment Committee NW Drew Balta (18*) NW Dave Kovarna (20)-2 NW Cheryl Crandell (20)-3 NC Benjamin Faugstad (19) NC Katherine Simpson (18) NC John Aboud (19)-2 NE Scott Weber (18) NE Danny Kleinheinz (20) NE Doug Herbon (20)-3 SW Mike Peters (17)-2 SW Alex Albertson (19) SW Chuck Teutsch (19)-3 SC Craig Crilly (19) SC Brandon Weeks (18*) SC Gene Gross (18)-3 SE Alexander Wilga (17)-2 SE Stephanie Williamson (19) SE Myron Welch (18)-3
Jazz Band Affairs Research & Development NW Casey Kingdon (18)-2 NW Tom Musel (20) KEY NC Jake Gassman (19)-2 NC Dianne Aboud (18) Name (year term expires) NE Dan Terrell (18)-2 NE Daniel Galyen (18)-2 Name -2 = 2nd term SW Ryan Meyer (19) SW Mike Jones (19)-2 Boldface = Committee chair SC Steve Britt (20) SC Natalie Royston (20) * = Appointed to fill term SE Brian Zeglis (20) SE Alex Wilga (19*)
14 The Iowa Bandmaster The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and What It Means for Music and Arts Education by Marcia Neel
The author, Marcia Neel is the Senior Director of Education for the Band and Orchestral division of Yamaha Corporation of America. She also serves as the Education Advisor to the Music Achievement Council, is also President of Music Education Consultants, Inc. and was the former Coordinator of Secondary Fine Arts for the Clark County School District headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What is it? A brief background In December of 2015, with bi-partisan support, President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) thereby reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) first signed into law in 1965 by President Johnson. Within the current law, there are a number of “Titles” which deal with various facets of the Act—many of which have been established along the way in subsequent reauthorizations after the initial signing of ESEA. The most well-known of these Titles is “Title I” as it makes up most of the total funds allocated. Prior to the signing of ESSA, the last reauthorization of ESEA was the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) which was signed into law in 2001 by President George W. Bush.
What are the major changes from No Child Left Behind (NCLB) to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and why is this important for Music and Arts Education? One of the biggest changes is that decision-making and accountability measures will no longer be dictated from the federal level—they will now originate from each individual state. State education agencies (SEAs) are currently in varying stages of developing and/or revising their State Plans to meet the provisions within ESSA and are expected to submit them to the U.S. Department of Education. Also, ESSA places a focus on the providing of a “Well-Rounded Education” for all students. ESSA defines a “Well-Rounded Education” as follows.
S. 1177-298 (52): Definitions (Well-Rounded Education) The term “well-rounded education” means courses, activities, and programming in subjects such as English, reading or language arts, writing, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts, history, geography, computer science, music, career and technical education, health, physical education, and any other subject, as determined by the State or local educational agency, with the purpose of providing all students access to an enriched curriculum and educational experience.
Speaking to the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts on April 14, 2016, former Secretary of Education John King declared that while literacy and math skills are “necessary for success in college and in life… they’re not by themselves sufficient. A more well-rounded education is critical for a safe, supportive and enjoyable learning environment.” (The Huffington Post, “Education Secretary John King: It’s Time To Stop Ignoring The Arts And Sciences.” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/john-king-well-rounded-education_ us_570e9013e4b03d8b7b9f34c6)
Why is all of this important for Music and Arts Education? ESSA has provided a major opportunity for each state to determine to what degree Music and Arts Education are incorporated into federal funding plans at the state and local level. The stage has been set: 1) Decision- making is occurring at the state level rather than from the federal level, 2) State Plans are currently under construction thus providing opportunities to have input via state arts organizations, coalitions, and interested like-minded supporters, and 3) A focus has been placed on providing a well-rounded education which, among other subjects, includes music and the arts so that all students may have “access to an enriched curriculum and educational experience.”
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What does this mean for Music and Arts Education and implementation of Title I? Title I is the largest source of federal funding for education. The U.S. Department of Education website describes it as a program which “provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.” Arizona has had more than a decade of allowing arts integration to be supported by Title I funds, first through Title I Part F funding (Comprehensive School Reform under No Child Left Behind) and through Title I Stimulus funds. An Arizona website for arts and Title I was created at title1arts.org in part to create a centralized portal to showcase this work and to encourage Arizona districts to undertake more Title I funded arts integration within the state. The title1arts.org site provides a direct link to the “Arizona site” which also clearly states that, “Arts programs can help schools achieve the goals of Title I by facilitating student engagement and learning, strengthening parent involvement, and improving school climate and school wide behavior.” This site even quotes Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in her support for arts education for Arizona’s children in her remarks that, “as an artist myself, I know how important the arts are for learning. I support the arts as part of a complete education for Arizona’s children.” As Title I can address all areas of a well-rounded education, Title I funds may open up at your school/within your district to supplement support of music education. To learn more, visit the “Everything ESSA” page at http://bit.ly/NLCBends.
How does all of this impact my program? Districts will need to create their own ESSA plans for Titles I, II and IV – where music education can benefit. In fact, many districts, in anticipation of impending State Plans, have already begun this process since ESSA is to be implemented in the upcoming school year (2017-18). Keeping in mind Tip O’Neill’s famous quote that “all politics is local,” this is the perfect time to step up and become part of the process at your district and/or school level through coordinated action to ensure that music and arts education are included in the local plan. For example, some State Departments of Education want to provide more comprehensive in-depth accountability information to the general public beyond test scores. They may also articulate that the LEAs be required to substantiate how they are providing a well-rounded education for all students. This would indicate that there will be some measure for collecting this information from the local school district. Will music and arts education be included in the local plan as part of the definition of awell-rounded education? How can the music and arts community ensure that EVERY STUDENT will indeed be provided with access? Now more than ever, it is vital that music and arts educators work collaboratively with their associations, fellow music and arts educators, music dealers and community arts organizations to ensure that districts, and even individual schools, ENSURE that the local plan addresses music and arts education in a manner that specifies, at a minimum, what is articulated in the State Plan. In particular, music educators will want to get involved with the creation of the Title IV plan, the section of the law bringing new funding specifically for a Well-Rounded Education. You can create your own music education needs assessment for your district using NAfME’s 2015 Opportunity-to-Learn Standards; checklist versions of these standards are now available for your use at www.nafme.org/standards. You can also work, if you are at a Title I Schoolwide school, at making certain that music education is included in your school’s Title I Plan. ESSA encourages schools to address a well-rounded education in their Title I schoolwide plans, so now is a great time to get music included for the 2017-18 school year. To find out if you are at a Title I Schoolwide school, check with your principal and while you’re in the office, volunteer to help with the creation of next year’s plan. This may also be a good time to dig into your music education program’s impact data and be sure that summary information on student participation and learning outcomes are widely available via your school/ district website to the entire community. How does music education participation relate to student attendance, participation in advanced coursework (AP), graduation rates, student engagement, and positive school climate including behavior? The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools published the Prelude Report: Music Makes Us Baseline Research Report which provides exactly this type of information on a district wide level. It may be worth reviewing their findings which are available at: http://bit.ly/2BaselineResearch. In addition, you want to get a sense of the percentage of students who are actively engaged in music and arts education at your school
16 The Iowa Bandmaster and begin thinking about how that percentage might be increased to address the needs of students not currently served. Finally, visit the website of your state Department of Education and search for ESSA Consolidated State Plan. Read through it in detail to see if music and arts education have been included. If not, consider engaging your state music education advocacy group or music education association to participate in efforts to include music and the arts in the Plan. NAfME has provided a formatted sample of how music and arts education can be included in the Consolidated State Plan. That document, along with many others, is available on the NAfME website at http://bit.ly/NCLBEnds.
How to become part of the process—the four R’s: 1. REACH OUT and get involved in your state and/or local music and arts coalition or advocacy group. Offer your commitment and service. The NAMM Foundation provides a variety of advocacy resources online at nammfoundation.org. 2. REINFORCE that music is designated as part of a well-rounded education, not only within ESSA, but also within your State Plan 3. REMIND state, district and community leaders as well as other music and arts education stakeholders (parents, administrators, colleagues, community businesses) about the benefits of music and arts education and what it means for students and communities. Provide supportive data. 4. REQUEST that music education be included in your district’s Well-Rounded Education needs assessment and possible funding under Title IV. Also, be sure to request that a well-rounded education be addressed, including music, as part of your district’s Title I plan.
There are numerous resources available to assist arts educators in learning more about ESSA and its impact for music and arts education. It is highly recommended that music and arts educators review these online resources and download them to share with colleagues (department meetings, emails to colleagues), parents (parent nights, PTA meetings, booster meetings) and administrators (planning meetings with supervisors). Some of the most helpful resources include: 1. NAfME: Everything ESSA site which may be accessed at: http://4wrd.it/EVERYTHINGESSA 2. Yamaha: The Music Teacher’s Guide to ESSA, which may be accessed at: http://4wrd.it/ YAMAHASUPPORTED 3. The NAMM Foundation’s recently released brochure, Music is a Part of a Well-Rounded Education: What parents need to know about music education and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Education Law. Complimentary copies (packets of 50 each to share with parents) are available to order at: http://4wrd.it/ESSAPARENTBROCHURE 4. SBO: How to Use Advocacy Stats to your Best Advantage: Using Music Education Data as Indicators of a Positive School Climate by Marcia Neel at: http://4wrd.it/SBO_Marcia 5. SBO: In the Trenches: The Every Student Succeeds Act and What’s in it for You! (But Only if You Act!) by Bob Morrison at: http://4wrd.it/ESSAINTHETRENCHES 6. Meet Title I Goals Using the Arts at: http://4wrd.it/2TITLEIARTS 7. Using Title I funds to support music and arts education in Arizona at: http://www.arizonatitle1arts.org
NOW IS THE TIME to become engaged and to engage others. With the passage of ESSA and the eventual passage of your State Plan, music and arts educators and advocates have been provided with an opportunity to speak up about the value of music and arts education. The more that we can advocate for music and the arts as part of a well-rounded education within our own districts and schools, as well as providing documented support for how Title I funds can be used for music and arts education, the better the chance that more students will have increased access to the many benefits that an education in music and the arts will provide.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The author would like to thank Mary Luehrsen, Executive Director of the NAMM Foundation, and Lynn Tuttle, Director of Content and Policy for the National Association for Music Education, for their extensive and comprehensive contributions in the preparation of this article. Luehrsen is NAMM’s chief strategist for education policy and music education advocacy. Tuttle currently serves as the AMEA Advocacy Chair and was the Director of Arts Education at the Arizona Department of Education from 2003-2015.
The Iowa Bandmaster 17 Band Talk by Peter Jacobus
We must be crazy! We put our lives and livelihood in the hands of children. But at the end of the day, what we have experienced is one of the most rewarding ways to make a living. On the one side, our students frustrate us, disappoint us and run out on us. On the other side, they make us smile, give us a tremendous sense of accomplishment and make us proud. We rise to the heights, and fall to the depths with them. We share in every event, and we stand in the wings and watch them fly. Being a band director has to be one of the most exciting and rewarding jobs there is. So after 43 years of doing this “job”, there are so many things that have happened. I wish I had kept some kind of journal. I am sure I have forgotten more events than I remember. I know I have forgotten lots of names – but I was always one of the worst at remembering names. There were some years that 2nd semester would start before I had a firm handle on all my students’ names. But I managed. I had lots of coping mechanisms that I could use to still call them by name. So… Suggestion #1 – Start keeping a journal. Put ratings, placings, contest participants, honor band participants, trips, class lists, etc. in there. It will be fun to read years from now. I was blessed to work with some wonderful colleagues throughout my career. We were a family of directors who cared about our students. We were willing to share. If we didn’t have the answer, it was only a phone call or email or text away. Competition was great, but at the end of the day, helping the students of southwest Iowa excel was more important. Suggestion #2 – Don’t be afraid to call on your fellow directors when you need advice, a solution to a problem, or an ear to bounce a creative idea against. I know that in my years of teaching, I was not alone. I had lots of folks who supported me and my program. If you are lucky enough to have a booster group, you have folks who do a myriad of jobs that make your life easier. I know I was very blessed to have fantastic boosters who took care of uniforms, chaperone duty, meals and anything else I asked them to do. They seemed to want me to give them jobs. So I did. I also had wonderful custodians who always knew how to set up for my events. They always had everything in place, and then dismantled it in time for school the next day. I was lucky enough to have an in-school print shop and a lady who was one of the most creative people I have ever known. She composed all of my programs from emailed files, and then added graphics to make them look fantastic. And I had tremendous office personnel, who kept me in line with my paperwork. If it wasn’t in on time, they would be right there giving me a gentle reminder. I even got phone calls while on trips asking for information I was supposed to have given before we left. I cannot forget my transportation folks. All I had to do was tell the lead driver when we needed to be at our destination, and they made it happen – even when a late student kept us from leaving on time. Suggestion #3 – Remember your support system. Get to be best friends with secretaries, bus drivers and custodians. They can make your life wonderful or miserable. Be sure to publicly praise them, and let the public know how much you appreciate the job they are doing. Make your boosters aware of your appreciation, and thank them for making your life easier. Sometimes, we get mired down in our everyday schedule. We fall into a routine, and just continue to do things as we have always done them. We begin to miss things. As I look back, I wish I had asked other directors to come in and clinic me and my bands. I would have liked to have that outside perspective. Sometimes we could all benefit from recording our rehearsals and studying the recordings later in the day. It is an eye opening experience to listen to our rehearsals in a quiet atmosphere, away from the hectic rehearsal. We can take notes, and decide what we need to correct the next day. Suggestion #4 – Record your rehearsals and listen later. Bring in someone you respect to listen to your band and offer suggestions for improvement, both for the band and for you.
18 The Iowa Bandmaster In my final job as a high school director, we were blessed to be able to take trips. Early on, we traveled every two years, but changed to every four years as costs went up, and other opportunities arose. We used a company that sponsored competitive music festivals, with judged contests. We were blessed to play for some highly recognized music educators and composers, and receive a clinic with them. While the most important aspect of the trip to me was the competition, judging and clinics, I am sure my students were a bit more excited about the things they saw and experienced. One memorable experience was a swamp tour in the bayou in New Orleans. Kids get real excited when they can actually hold an alligator. Suggestion #5 – Don’t shy away from traveling with your band. Look into what is out there, and talk with your boosters and administration about the possibility of taking a trip. Being a band director in southwest Iowa, my students have had the unique opportunity to audition for the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band. This group has given thousands of students the opportunity to be a member of an elite marching band with destinations to the Cotton Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, the Outback Bowl, the Chic-fil-A Bowl, and the Capital One Bowl. I mention this group only because it was another opportunity and experience for my students. College honor bands, district honor bands, and All-State are tremendous opportunities and experiences for our kids. Many times, all our students need is a little push from us in the right direction to have these experiences, and they will remember them for the rest of their lives. Suggestion #6 – Encourage your students to audition for All-State, district honor bands, All-State Jazz, and any other opportunities in your area. Yes, our kids are all busy and have a lot on their plates. But our encouragement will go a long way in helping them find the time. Lastly, I always felt that my students needed me to care about them. We cannot teach them if they don’t think we care. I remember being just as excited at their successes as they were. And I remember the pain I felt as they failed to reach their goal. We laughed, we cried, we celebrated, we commiserated. But the end result was we went through it together, as family. Suggestion #6 – Be involved in your students’ lives. Let them know you care, and are there for them when they need you. Take each day as an opportunity. A wise man once said, “Our students are the living message we send to a time we will not see.” Let’s help them prepare for what lies ahead and send them there ready for anything.
The Iowa Bandmaster 19 In the Spotlight Class 3A Band Program Spencer Community Schools Directors: Deb Jepson, Janet Boyens, Kurt Schwarck
OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT Spencer is located in Northwest Iowa, just south of the Iowa Great Lakes. It is home to the Clay County Fair, which is also known as “The World’s Greatest County Fair.” Spencer is listed in “The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America.” The Spencer Community Schools has an enrollment of approximately 1,900 students in a PK-12 system. Students are served by 150 certified staff along with an additional 150 support staff. Spencer Community Schools has a four-year-old preschool program, three elementary schools structured in a grade-alike format, a 6-8 middle school, a 9-12 high school and Central Academy, a credit recovery center. With a wide range of programming, there is something for everyone at Spencer Community Schools. The Instrumental Music Program in the Spencer Community Schools is multifaceted, offering a variety of learning and performance opportunities at each level. Over the years, the Spencer’s Band Program has presented our students with many unique musical opportunities, such as the commissioning works by Stephen Melillo for each of our ensembles, with Mr. Melillo conducting each group in the premiere performance.
SUMMER BAND PROGRAM In the Spencer Schools, a student’s journey through the Instrumental Music Program begins with our Summer Band Program, which thrives during the month of June and serves over 175 band students. The main focus of this program is our beginning band students – most of whom are entering 5th grade. Beginning students meet daily for 45 minutes in like instrument groupings. We offer technique classes for students entering 6th and 7th grades – at the end of our four-week session we go “on the road” and perform at a local nursing home. For our 7th and 8th grade students interested in auditioning we have an “Honor Band” class that meets twice a week – working on scales and etudes. Students entering high achool have a Tiger Marching Band Camp to help them learn our pre-game music and our half-time show music. These students earn lettering points for their attendance. New this summer, we are offering a jazz band class for students entering 8th and 9th grade. All three of our directors work the summer band program and we also have had many college students studying to be instrumental music majors work with us over the past 20 years. A great opportunity for our college youth to get a chance to work with our students while gaining some teaching experience in a supervised environment. We are also very fortunate to have Tom Rutt and Katie Bush as support staff to teach lessons and work with our various ensembles as needed.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM After being a part of our summer band program, our beginners transition into our 5th grade band. This ensemble is under the direction of Deb Jepson and meets four times per six-day cycle. Each student also receives a private lesson once each week. The band performs four concerts each year. The goal for this ensemble is not only to give these beginning players the tools needed to continue on their journey, but how to function and contribute musically in a group setting, as well as develop their loyalty to the group and love for music.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM Our Middle School program is under the direction of Janet Boyens and has two performing bands – 6th grade and a 7/8 band. Each grade rehearses separately every day; the 6th grade band for 25 minutes during the students callback and the 7th and 8th graders for 30 minutes each day during a daily PRIDE reading block. Once a week the 7th graders join the 8th graders for “full band Friday”, additional rehearsals can be scheduled as needed before a concert. Each band student receives an individual or small group lesson once a week for 15 minutes. Students participate in four concerts: A fall band concert in October, a December Middle School Music Concert with our choir, our Parade of Bands 5th – 12th Concert in February and our Middle School Music Spring Concert in May. Every other year our 7/8 band performs in the Adventureland Festival of Bands in April.
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All Middle School students perform in a solo/ensemble festival we host. The 6th graders each take a solo and the 7/8th grade students can choose to be in an ensemble or take a solo. The solo festival is done in a master-class format with the judge leading in short discussions about “positive musical concepts” heard and “helpful hints”. The 6th graders do not receive a rating – but do receive a ballot and the verbal comments; the 7th/8th graders receive division ratings. There are multiple honor bands that students have the opportunity to participate in. Beginning in 6th grade with the Strong Foundations Honor Band and expanding in 7th and 8th grade to Northwest Iowa Middle School Honor Band (selected by auditions), Buena Vista University Middle School Honor Band and our Sine Nomine Honor Band (made up of students from five area schools). Jazz band is available to the 7th and 8th graders – meeting from November through March, two mornings a week for 45 minutes. This group is non-competitive and welcoming to all students. We share a concert with our high school jazz band students in March.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM Our high school program is under the direction of Kurt Schwarck and offers a variety of ensembles: The Tiger Marching Band, Tiger Color Guard, concert band, pep band, Tiger Jazz Ensemble and various small ensembles throughout the year. All students enrolled in instrumental music earn one academic credit per semester and grades earned in band are counted in grade point average calculation. Students may apply a total of 16 music credits as elective credits towards graduation. The Tiger Marching Band begins its marching season in August with a five-day pre-season camp, with regular rehearsals starting on the first day of school. Starting at 7:30 am each morning, the band rehearses five days a week for 115 minutes each day. This schedule runs through the end of their contest season. At that time, rehearsals switch to a normal 55 minute class schedule with rehearsals during first hour of a traditional seven-hour school day. The 2016 Tiger Marching Band consisted of 51 winds, 17 percussion, 11 color guard and 3 field commanders for a total of 82 members. Over the years, the band has made appearances at the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas, Texas, the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Florida and has performed at Disney’s Magic Music Days Festival at Disney World, as well as Universal Studios Orlando. The band has also made many successful performances at area contests and celebrations, including 17 Division I ratings in the last 21 years at the IHSMA State Marching Jazz Band I Band Contest.
The Iowa Bandmaster 21 The Tiger Jazz Ensemble meets three days per week at 7:00 am beginning after the conclusion of the marching season. Auditions are held in early October. They participate in three contests each season as well as a home concert Jazz Band II with the middle school jazz band. The highlight of the concert is a combined number that they perform with the middle school students. The band has made appearances at the Iowa Jazz Championships and has also performed with guest artist David Pietro.
Concert Band
The SHS Concert Band is considered the “flagship” of our program. This ensemble meets each day during the first period of the day for 55 minutes. Concert band starts immediately at the end of the marching season and performs three concerts per year. In addition to these performances, students have opportunities to participate in various honor bands such as the NWIBA District Honor Band Festival, the Northern Festival of Bands, as well as the Iowa All-State Festival. Late winter is Solo & Ensemble Contest time for the group which offers some excellent playing and learning opportunities for our students. The Tiger Pep Band performs at most home basketball games and is a volunteer organization. Students who perform receive letter points towards their band letter. Fridays during the winter are usually “Pep Band Day” which allows the students to just unwind from the week and have some fun. The overall philosophy of the instrumental music program in the Spencer Community Schools is one in which learning, perseverance and integrity are highly valued. Our program strives to provide opportunities and experiences that help nurture these three life-skills and to create student musicians who are capable of performing proficiently and independently for whatever performance level they strive to attain.
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“Best Practices” for Marching Band by Steven Stickney
Many in our profession have developed quality marching band experiences for their students. Each school, community and band program have unique challenges and circumstances, and successful strategies for one program may not necessarily translate to another. Does your marching program’s goals and philosophy match how you deliver the activity? If not, it will likely be difficult for you and your students to reach your program goals. I would argue from my own personal experience that if you have a system that enables students to reach their full personal and musical potential, student pride will increase and program excellence will follow.
To provide a little more context, I think of “system” as a way of doing things. It represents the total structure of the program, such as organization, procedures, activities, philosophies, teaching models, marching style, playing style, policies, etc… “Spirit” represents how individual members react to that system. It includes practice habits, attitudes, mental discipline, commitment, responsibility, dependability, hard work, etc... I believe that program excellence is the result of a good system and member spirit, and the by-product is pride, enthusiasm, loyalty, discipline, and dedication.
With this in mind, I’d like to share some thoughts gleaned from my 33-year journey as a high school marching band director, and hope that they may serve as helpful reminders and suggestions to you as you prepare for the upcoming season.
Being Efficient and Organized It’s important to be efficient and organized with allotted rehearsal time, and mindful of the time demands placed on students. Suggested strategies: • Develop a timeline and work within a framework that gives direction and focus for weekend football performances and/or contest and competition participation. • Develop a long range calendar. Try to remove undue stress and frustration caused by last minute scheduling. Students and parents should know expectations with regards to attendance, performance schedules, and camp/evening/extra rehearsals. • Communicate weekly report times and performance/contest itineraries with parents, students and staff through email, website, Facebook, Tweeter, etc... • Try to avoid putting the students in the middle of conflicts with other school activities/events. Working for a positive resolution and helping students work through conflicts are valuable life lessons. Participating in band goes well beyond the music, so never miss an opportunity to teach! • There should be reasonable give and take when resolving scheduling conflicts. Use these opportunities to define expectations and develop positive relationships with coaches, teachers, parents and students. It’s always good to show your appreciation to a parent, staff member or coach after conflicts have been resolved. Your goal should be to develop a long term collaborative relationships within your community to resolve future conflicts or issues. Building up personal assets allows you to expend capital when necessary, and without this capital your student/parent/faculty/administration/community relations will eventually become exhausted or bankrupted. • Select show music and drill that is appropriate to the time allotted.
Selecting a Show One of many mistakes I made early in my career was picking music or drill that was too hard for my band to play and march. Picking music one or two grade levels easier will allow students to march and play with increased confidence and precision. Here are some questions from “Marching Band Drill Design Philosophy” by Victor Neves (bandteck.com) that helped me form a more efficient and effective show based on my teaching situation. u continued on page 20
The Iowa Bandmaster 23 “Best Practices” for Marching Band (continued) Difficulty of music/drill + Rehearsal minutes per day/week/season = Successful show. Same goes for concert and jazz band. How long is your band camp rehearsal? Of those minutes how many will you spend on: Basic musicianship? ______Marching the show? ______Ensemble music rehearsal? ______Marching and music together? ______Sectional music rehearsal? ______Run-throughs? ______Basic marching? ______Talking about business? ______How long is your regular rehearsal? ______How many rehearsals will there be? ______Of those minutes how many will you spend on Basic musicianship? ______Marching the show? ______Ensemble music rehearsal? ______Marching and music together? ______Sectional music rehearsal? ______Run-throughs? ______Basic marching? ______Talking about business? ______Other considerations when determining number of drill pages include: How many rehearsals will you have during the season? ______How much time can you plan on losing to weather, pep rallies, registration, and such? ______What is your total “marching the show” rehearsal time? ______Of that time, how much do you want to spend on learning new drill? ______How many pages can you teach your band per hour of rehearsal? ______How many pages should your band march this year? ______
Student Leadership For those that philosophically struggle with an educational justification for marching band, consider creating a blueprint for developing student leaders based on the Iowa Core Universal Constructs: Essential for 21st Century Success. I don’t know of any other extra/co-curricular or academic class that combines all of the universal constructs in such a powerful and meaningful way. They are: • Critical Thinking • Complex Communication • Creativity • Collaboration • Flexibility and Adaptability • Productivity and Accountability
Next, establish criteria to identify and develop student leaders based on: • Selfless – students who take the time to help others around them • Persistent – students who complete assigned and unassigned tasks • Consistent – students that are predictable, demonstrate emotional stability, and stay the course • Affable – students who are recognized and respected by the majority of the group • Honest – students who don’t exaggerate or embellish the truth in leadership roles • Faithful/loyal – students that are committed to the group goals Then teach the criteria and create a framework for students to take on more meaningful leadership roles in your program through: • Developing an application/interview process • Establishing a program philosophy • Having a leadership camp for drum majors, section and squad leaders to define what it means to be a servant leader • Teaching them how to teach by breaking down step-by-step instructions to ensure consistency and success throughout the band • Stressing and providing strategies (leadership definitions) that empower students with a path to achieving individual and group goals • Stressing the importance of having a place for everyone, from the most talented performer to the beginner; all skill levels are accommodated and valued • Using music as the vehicle to help students reach their full personal and musical potential
24 The Iowa Bandmaster Possible leadership training discussion questions could include: • Thinking back to your own experiences both in and out of band – define what characteristics or attributes are present in positive leadership? • Define what characteristics or attributes are present in negative leadership? • Thinking back to last year, what were some of the individual and collective “best practices” that contributed to the group’s success? – List what you (individually and as a group) did well – List what you (individually and as a group) need to improve upon • How will your definition of being a positive leader help you overcome what you consider to be your biggest challenges this year? • How would you define your leadership style based on the discussions we’ve had? Write down your personal strengths/weaknesses, and what areas you wish to improve upon this fall?
Rehearsal Structure Developing a well-defined outdoor rehearsal structure will greatly improve efficiency and effectiveness when teaching and cleaning drill. There are many ways to run a rehearsal, and the following suggestions are based on my journey through trial and error, and the guidance I received from my colleagues and others with far more expertise. When learning drill, have key director commands that all members know and can quickly respond to – such as: RESET, STAND-BY, SET, FREEZE, CHECK, ADJUST, MARK IT, FIELD, WRAP-UP, REPEAT On-field rehearsal procedure example 1. Find your first dot (chart 1 on the field) 2. Find your second dot (chart 2) 3. RESET 1 – Go back to chart 1 4. STAND-BY – members are in their spot on chart 1 with feet together, facing towards the home stands, upper body relaxed with horns at sides/front, ready for instructions before moving to chart 2. 5. SET – horns are in playing position (if required) and members are listening for eight clicks from the metronome through the long ranger (placed in the center/back of field, or behind the drumline). If you don’t have access to an amplified speaker for the metronome – give the tempo to your lead snare and have them provide the clicks. The metronome/or snare clicks (at tempo) will help ensure consistency with step offs, marching/playing and plants. The first four clicks are used for prep, and the second four counts are a mark time (if they are continuing a move) with the drum major(s) conducting the last four counts (5,6,7,8). When members are marching only, they should count out loud the prep “5,6,7,8” and count out loud (with the metronome or snare clicks) the number of counts required when marching from one set to the next. 6. FREEZE – After members have completed marching and/or playing to the next or last set, the director, drum majors, and everyone when not playing yells “freeze”. It is important that members don’t move until the director has had time to identify drill issues to be addressed. 7. CHECK – members look with their eyes and turn heads only to see if they hit their spot within the form (HORNS ARE STILL UP) 8. ADJUST – members move (hopefully very little) to dress the form 9. STAND-BY – should take less than 10-15 seconds – members are ready for instructions Director comments/instructions are next. It is important that all drum majors and members of the leadership team are listening as well. If they are giving individual instructions while the director is giving instructions to the group – not only does the leadership team not hear, but the other members are distracted as well. Directors should keep comments brief to keep an up tempo pace to the rehearsal. Even if members can retain more than 2-3 suggestions for improvement, they likely won’t be able to execute more than that during the next rep.
10. MARK IT – using a poker chip or personal marker when learning drill to identify individual spots on the field u continued on page 26
The Iowa Bandmaster 25 11. FIELD COMMENTS– 30-45 seconds for your leadership team to make on-field comments 12. WRAP-UP – giving notice to your leadership team that you are about to RESET 13. RESET X - It is critical for members to move quickly back to where you ask – you can usually squeeze in 30-40% more charts when they run back. When members get back they should automatically go to stand- by. Leadership team members should always lead by example and encourage those who are not resetting fast enough. Consider making it a friendly and fun competition to see which section can get back to their spot first. 14. Go back to Step 4 and start the process over
When first learning field drill, it’s not uncommon to have member’s feet go to “closed” position at the end of every chart (as if at a “plant” position for every set). In reality most sets will be transition moves, direction changes and/or step size changes. So when reviewing drill already learned, consider having your feet/body/ horn position preset from the last count of the previous move, and finish on count one in the direction of the next move (-1/+1).
The strategies outlined in this article provide a brief glimpse of my career journey of working with marching bands. Personal and professional self-reflection, yearly program assessment, professional growth networking/courses, and making sure our mistakes turn in to lessons helped put me on a path to personal and professional success. I hope you all enjoy as much as I have your marching band journey to increased program growth and success!
Steve Stickney serves as Director of Bands at Mount Mercy University where he teaches applied trumpet, conducts the University Band, jazz band and pep band, and travels the Midwest as a marching, concert and jazz band clinician and guest conductor. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Steve earned his Bachelor and Master degrees in Music Education from The University of Iowa and has completed over 45 hours of post-graduate work at The University of Iowa, Illinois State University, Seattle Pacific University, and Northwestern University. Steve brings a distinguished 33-years of public high school band experience to Mount Mercy University. High school concert band and jazz ensembles, under his direction at City High School and Linn-Mar High School, have appeared five times as honor bands at the Iowa Bandmasters Conference in Des Moines. Both music departments were also nationally recognized by the GRAMMY Foundation with five GRAMMY Signature School designations. Professional honors include traveling to Japan as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, to Yale University as one of 50 music educators in the nation selected to receive The Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award, to Northwestern University as a summer Fellows recipient, and being honored by his peers as an Iowa Bandmasters Association Karl King Distinguished Service Award recipient. His professional affiliations include the Iowa Bandmasters Association, Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association, College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, Iowa Music Educators Association, and the Jazz Educators of Iowa. He has served as chairperson for the Southeast Iowa District Jazz and Junior High Large Group Festivals, site chairperson for the SEIBA Concert Band Festival, President of the Iowa Unit of the International Association of Jazz Educators (now JEI), President of the SEIBA, chairperson for the IBA Concert Band Affairs committee, and President of IBA.
26 The Iowa Bandmaster They Continue To Serve by Jerry Kinney
Have any of you ever been given a task with the admonition, “It’ll be a piece of cake!” After being informed of the enormity of this assignment, I don’t know whether the cake is angel food or devil’s food, but would rather just call it a piece of rib-eye steak, as this “TCTS” article includes writing about the musical honors, accomplishments, achievements and other highlights of the career of Iowa’s iconic band director, Mr. Jay Nugent of Urbandale! I have known Mr. Nugent since he borrowed my Valley Herald trumpets in the early 60s, and have followed his rise to prominence with a great deal of interest! Anyway here goes! Mr. Nugent was raised in the “Show Me” state at Cameron, Missouri. Three activities in which he excelled during his early years that had a lasting influence through his professional life were (1) Boy Scouts (Eagle), (2) football (who said good musicians can’t be good athletes, too?), and (3) playing in the band of the legendary Tom Price…after moving to Bedford, Iowa, with family. Jay was a two-year starter in football, sang in the choir, played in the band, and Jay Nugent directed a pit orchestra for class plays, all of which planted the seed of perhaps pursuing a career in instrumental music. He writes, “Further motivation probably came from hearing Jerry Kinney’s Lake City band play the “American Overture for Band” (Jerkins) and the “1812 Overture” at state contests in Harlan. Following his graduation from Bedford High School in 1960, Simpson College beckoned, where he continued his music participation: band, choir, orchestra, and served as president of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Undergraduate degree in hand, Jay studied “Marching Band Techniques” with Don Marcouiller at Drake University. Jay’s first band job was at Laurens, Iowa, teaching 180 students, grades 5-12. After receiving his draft notice in 1967, he opted to enlist as an Army bandsman, was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, and subsequently spent a year in the 1st Cavalry Division Band in Vietnam. An honorable discharge sent him back to Drake University where he received an M.M.E. in Music Education. He then taught 5th grade band at Winterset, Iowa, and from 1971-73 directed bands at Vinton, Iowa. In 1973, he assumed the director’s job at Webster City. There his bands won numerous honors and awards including consecutive Division I’s at IHSMA Large Group Contests, his jazz bands participated in the initial three Iowa Jazz Championships (3rd/4th) and played at the IBA Conference. His top-rated marching bands traveled for a week to ten days each summer, competing in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, and were finalists for the Marching Bands of America Summer Nationals. Jay accepted an invitation to perform at the 1976 National Band Association Convention while, locally, they were the Honor Band for the North Iowa Band Festival at Mason City, Iowa. They also performed halftime shows for the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis and at Iowa State University in Ames. Mr. Nugent took time out from his teaching positions to join Andy McIntosh with HENCO, Incorporated, a fund- raising company; wife, Cheri joined him in that endeavor (more about her later). After six years with HENCO, and a two-year hiatus with A.B. Edwards, financial advisors, Jay returned to his first love, teaching and simultaneously taking graduate work at Drake in School Administration. SCIBA called again, and Jay’s bands become transcontinental travelers, performing during the time periods listed: 1986-90, Des Moines East High School, Kentucky Derby Parade; 1991- 1996, Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade and Hollywood Christmas Parade; 1996-2004 Saydel High School, Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade. The number 8 was a lucky one for the Saydel bandsmen as they won the Sweepstakes Trophy for 8 consecutive years at the Pufferbilly Days Parade in Boone and finished first in their class at 8 Valleyfest competitions (plus two “Showdown” championships). Since the out-of-state performances were televised, Jay’s band continued to bring honor and recognition to our state! Jay retired in 2004, but continued to serve in various ways. He accepted an invitation to serve as the interim director of the Simpson College Band, 2002-2008. He started the Simpson College High School Honor Band Festival, and was instrumental (pardon the pun) in founding the Simpson Jazz Band competition. His symphonic band went on tour and performed at the 2007 IBA Conference. After retiring (not again!) in 2008, he continues to judge, write drill, and teach classes at Simpson. For the past eight years he has joined Guy Blair, as co-conductor of the IBA/Past Presidents Band that performs at the IBA Conference on alternate years. And now a word about Jay’s better half, Cheri (like cherry pie). They met at a Simpson opera rehearsal, were married while he was in the service and will celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 16, 2018. Some sage advice from Mr. Nugent: “When traveling via school buses on long trips, while stopping for a restroom break, pay close attention that your wife (chaperoning bus #3) is on the bus when you leave!” Draw your own conclusion!!! Cheri has become a fixture at the IBA Conference, assisting Secretary Steve Cook at the registration desk for 15 years. Professionally, Mr. Nugent has served as IBA President (2002-2003), IBA Public Relations Chair, IBA Marching Band Affairs Chair, and IBARD Chair. He has also been a member of the IHSMA Advisory Board and the Iowa Drill Team Board. He continues to serve by playing trumpet in various community and adult bands. To young directors: “My career has been a challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable time, working with young people. I take great pride in their accomplishments and truly enjoy hearing from them as to how participation in band has impacted their lives!” Amen, brother Nugent, have many more successes and accomplishments as you continue to serve!!!
The Iowa Bandmaster 27 18 Lessons Marching Band Teaches Our Kids: A Parent’s Perspective
National Association of Music Parents, by guest blogger Penny Ray
My name is Penny Ray, and I’m a music parent. My husband and I have three teenagers: a sophomore who plays mellophone in her public high school march- ing band and French horn in the wind ensemble at school; an 8th grader who plays trumpet in the local homeschool concert band program; and an 8th grader on the autism spectrum who has not yet been introduced to a musical instrument. My music experience is limited to the piano lessons that I begged for as a child (that proved piano was not my instrument) and to handbells at church beginning in my high school years. For most of my childhood, I attended a small, rural K-12 school with no band program. That’s why I’m so glad my kids have the opportunity to march. In this post I’ll highlight 18 lessons that marching band teaches kids. Music. Music affects the brain. Hearing it. Playing it. Especially playing it. The math involved in playing music keeps the brain active and growing. Music can uplift you when you’re down or dragging. Neurological multi-tasking. Marching and playing at the same time is chal- lenging, and marching band members meet the challenge of marching at one tempo while playing at another. The neuronal connections grown in marching band will benefit the students throughout life, for multi-tasking through college and in the workplace, and for multi-tasking as a parent. Discipline. Long rehearsals. Memorize drill. Memorize music. Early is on time; on time is late. The discipline you experience and practice is a foundation for discipline later, through college, in the workplace, as a parent. The disci- pline of being a part of a team like a marching band is experience that you’ll take with you through life. Teamwork. Every part of a team is important. Every part contributes. There is amazing satisfaction in coming together with a team, working hard alongside and with a team, to perform a show. And the teamwork is very different from that of a sports team, where the goal is to defeat opponents in games. In sports, teams try to go after an oppo- nent’s weakness and to shut down an opponent’s strong scorer. The teamwork in marching band is about individual and group self-improvement, competing with self, comparing results with self over time. Camaraderie. Shared experiences over time build relationships and friendships. A job transfer moved our family across the country as my sophomore was ending her 8th grade year. We moved in time for her to attend every practice with the marching band. She began her freshman year in a new school in her new state with a posse of friends from the marching band. Marching band was a wonderful bridge between two states Time management. From July through November, a good chunk of time will be consumed by rehearsals, football games and contests. You give up a lot of computer time, video game time, free time during those months. Time man- agement experience will serve you well throughout life. Sacrifice. Band members get an opportunity to see the benefits of sacrificing what you want to do (computer chats, shopping, goofing off) for the good of the team. There is personal satisfaction in knowing as you are walking off the field together that the group had a good show. Seeing your scores improve throughout the season or from year to year is rewarding. Awards, medals, trophies from festivals and competitions are sweet tangible payoffs to the sacrifices band members make throughout the season. Resilience. Students mess up. They keep going. Judges make mistakes or make calls we don’t agree with. The band members keep going. Students learn that a bobble or a fall during a competition is not the end of the world. Resilience is a hot topic in psychology today, and being able to bounce back after a mistake or setback is an important skill throughout life, a skill that develops by being practiced and experienced, and (fortunately or unfortunately), there are lots of opportunities to practice in marching band. We parents watched in dismay as our band experienced a tempo tear during prelims of a competition and yet the band recovered and finished strong. I was as proud of them for their collective resiliency as I was by the fact that we made finals that day. Flexibility combined with creative problem solving. Our band staff embraces feedback from judges’ commen- taries. Instead of rigidly insisting that the show they put together at camp in July is perfect, they take constructive criticism seriously and make adjustments where needed. Our staff model flexibility and creative problem solving for the students; the students practice flexibility in tweaking the show until the show is the way the directors want it. Manners and respect. Band members practice the habits of manners and respect. Students represent both school and community when at a performance or competition. Our band is expected to be respectful in all situations, from
28 The Iowa Bandmaster rehearsals to football games to competitions. While the parents are going nuts in the stands, the band members on the field remain perfectly still in situations where we all know they wanted to dance and scream. Generosity. Our kids applaud other bands at competitions. Our parents applaud other bands at competitions. Applauding another band takes nothing away from our own band. Education and history. The fine arts camp my daughter attended during two summer vacations names cabins after composers. Imagine our delight to make the connection that she stayed in the cabin named for Bizet and last year played a melody from Carmen with the marching band. Proprioception. That body awareness thing. Marching backwards, marching sideways while facing straight ahead without checking your neighbors’ locations requires you to have a good sense of where you are in space and helps students experience and grow in this area. Trust. When you’re marching backwards, or sideways, you must trust that your bandmates are doing what they’re supposed to do so that you don’t crash into them on a trek across the football field during your precision marching. Lots of practice hours. In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell tells us that 10,000 hours of practice at anything equals success. During marching season, marching band students get many more hours of playing music than most non-marching students. Music programs give our students practice and experience in skills that reach far beyond musical notes and instru- ments. The kids don’t realize that they are getting experience in so many non-musical life-skills that will have posi- tive impacts as they become adults. Our band director often quotes the Harris Poll that found that 73% of CEOs from Fortune 1000 companies were involved in music programs in high school. When I think about the different areas of development that marching band reaches, I can see why. I am glad that my children have the opportunity that I did not have and watching them and their friends grow into adulthood will be a joy to watch from a front row seat as we parents and teachers see the ways in which marching impacts their lives over the years.
Ball Was in His Court for Marriage Proposal Ryan Runyan and Stephanie Vampola have been dating for 8 1⁄2 years, first meeting during a campus visit at Simpson College. Stephanie claimed that she and Ryan are a quirky couple, so what happened on that special Dec. 22 night perfectly fit the pair. “I told him that I wanted a YouTube-worthy proposal (when the time came),” Stephanie, 28, said with giggles. And he delivered. “It’s been so long — I’d probably been planning something for a couple years now,” Ryan said. It happened at halftime during a varsity boys’ basketball game between North Polk and West Marshall in State Center, Ia. Ryan, 26, is the band director at West Marshall. He was there leading his students in a halftime performance when he stepped out for a moment — all part of the plan. It’s Stephanie’s “job” to regularly attend and video tape the band play, and little did she know that she was about to be part of the act. One of Ryan’s students told Stephanie that she needed to head down to halfcourt. She needed to play the cowbell and face the student body, with a camera in hand. But then the music stopped, and Ryan’s singing voice took to the gym’s speakers as he entered the gymnasium. “When he first started singing, I was really confused about what he was doing,” Stephanie said. “He’s a goofy guy, and I didn’t think anything of it until he started walking toward me.” He sang Frank Valli’s 1967 song, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Think Heath Ledger’s scene from the 1999 film, “10 Things I Hate About You,” which Ryan was attempting to mimic. He said that entire day was the most nerve-wracking he’s ever experienced. “There’s nothing like that,” he said. “I had to make sure I had the words down. Before I got out there, I was feeling the butterflies in my chest and stomach.” Ryan’s booming voice grew louder and louder, much like those in the stands. And Stephanie was smiling ear to ear, with her hands pressed against her face as she was surprised with happiness. Ryan remembers giving Stephanie a look. He knew that she realized what was about to happen. “The moment I noticed that she figured it out, she has this look on her face like the time I gave her Taylor Swift tickets,” he said. “When I saw that look, I knew that she was the happiest she could be.” Ryan got down on one knee, Stephanie said “yes” and the two shared a hug as the band and spectators helped commemorate their special moment. Videos of the proposal have been making their way on social media. KCCI-TV’s Eric Hanson shared the video on his official Facebook page, where it has 35,000 views and over 200 shares. The social media attention their proposal has received has been a little overwhelming, Stephanie admitted. “But I think it’s pretty awesome,” she quickly countered. “Our relationship has been kinda out there in front of all of his students anyway.” She said that she’s had a lot of people say they’ve watched the video. Some have even cried. It makes Stephanie cry when she watches it, too. “I was just so happy,” she said. “Watching the video is nice because I actually remember what was said. Makes me tear up every time when I watch it. It was special to share."
The Iowa Bandmaster 29 In Memoriam
(3-2-37 – 4-22-17)
Donn C. Modlin passed with peace on April 22, 2017, at the age of 80. Donn was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 50 years, Julia Ann (Myrland) Modlin, along with his parents, Morris and Nina Modlin, and infant sister, Carolyn Jo. He is survived by his son, Scott (Cindy), his grandson, Aaron, and daughter, Jill Houle. Donn was raised in Eldora, Iowa and lived his childhood at the Eldora State Training School campus where his parentsDonn worked. C. Modlin He developed the love for music and playing the oboe so pursued a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Music Education from Drake University. During his university years, Donn took a hiatus from education to join the United States Army. He served in Germany for 27 months with the 3rd Infantry Division. After returning from the service, Donn married his college sweetheart in 1960. In 1962, Donn began his 32-year career with the Indianola Community Schools where he taught high school and middle school students the art of playing band instruments for pure joy and possibly as a vocation. Many of his students are teaching music and playing professionally across the United States. No matter the skill level of his student, Donn encouraged a love and understanding of music, hard work, and nurtured the concept of teamwork. There is no doubt that most of Donn’s students are successful, contributing members of our society. His youngest student was Brady Kolosik, who is currently an Indianola High School senior, while likely his oldest students are approaching their mid-70s. Donn shared pride in his students’ accomplishments – even this month as Brady earned a top rating for his saxophone solo. Donn encouraged his children to explore the world around them and to create experiences for themselves and for oth- ers. He made sure that his family learned to camp, to develop a love of the mountains and the state of Colorado where his family vacationed for several weeks each summer. Donn and Julie spent their retirement years between Apache Junction, Arizona and at home in Indianola for the sum- mers. Julie talked Donn into a Caribbean cruise in the early 1990s, and Donn talked Julie into a return trip to Germany in 1986. Donn so loved Germany along with the German language. He dreamed of being able to share that with his wife. Before and after retirement, Donn took a seat and allowed another to direct while playing a variety of instruments for the Iowa Military Veterans Band. During the winter months in Arizona, he was a member of approximately ten different bands featuring swing music, the pops, jazz, and some classical. Donn will be missed by his family, his colleagues, his friends, and the many youth he influenced as a teacher. His fam- ily holds gratitude and love for Indianola’s Vintage Hills and Good Samaritan Nursing Home where care included continu- ing to ensure that Donn felt safe, at home, and meaningfully important. A celebration of life service for both Donn and Julie Modlin was held on April 26 at Overton Funeral Home in Indiano- la. Donn and Julie will be buried together in their final place of rest at the IowaV eterans Cemetery at a later date. Memori- als may be given to the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola or the Indianola Music Boosters. Online condolences may be made at www.overtonfunerals.com.
(4-5-45 – 4-17-17)
Zane Michael “Mike” Van Auken, 72, of Forest City, Iowa died Monday, April 17, 2017 at his residence. Celebration of Life services were held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Zech Anderson and Pastor Steve Dornbusch officiating. A gathering of family and friends was held from on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Cataldo Schott Funeral Chapel, 505 North Clark St. Forest City. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date. Zane MichaelZane “Mike” Michael Van Auken “Mike” was born on VanAuken April 5, 1945, to Ruth (Bloom) and Zane Van Auken in St. Paul, MN. He spent his first nine months on the Bloom family farm near Shafer, MN with his mom and older sister, Karen, until his father returned home from the War and met his son for the first time. The family then moved to Arcadia, WI and then to Winona, MN, where he was joined by his younger sister, Rebecca (Reif) and spent his childhood immersed in family, nature, and music. He attended Winona State for two years, where he met his future bride, an exchange student from Norway, living
30 The Iowa Bandmaster with friends of the family. Just as their relationship was budding, it was time for her to return to her homeland. Mike then transferred to Luther College in Decorah, IA, where he was involved in various musical endeavors. Serendipitously, he had the opportunity to tour Europe with the Nordic Choir, and was able to extend his stay to visit his long-distance love interest in Norway. After two years of courting across the sea, they decided enough was enough and Mike married Inghild “Pøtt” Nørstebø on February 10, 1968, in Winona. Mike and Pøtt made their first home in Gays Mills, WI in a pink trailer house. Mike taught band and choir in the Gays Mills and Soldiers Grove Junior High and high schools for two years, before they moved to Forest City, IA in August of 1970 – ten days after their daughter Kari (Stern) was born! Aided by the recommendation of renowned Nordic choir director Weston Noble, he was offered the position of director of the Waldorf College Concert Band and the New World Singers. He spent 16 years as a much beloved teacher and mentor to countless Waldorf students, impacting many lives in a very positive way. He led the band and singers on many tours, including four transformative trips to Mexico. In February of 1973, the family was made complete with the birth of son, Paul Michael. Mike took a sabbatical from Waldorf during the 1974/75 school year, when the family moved to Oslo, Norway. There Mike was the music teacher at a junior high, where he had to learn to speak Norwegian very quickly! Mike’s years at Waldorf were filled with wonderful friends, colleagues and students that continued to hold a special place in his heart for years to come. This was one of several phases of his life that created lasting connections, which reverberate to this day. Of course, music played a huge part in Mike’s life! He enjoyed singing with the choir at Immanuel Lutheran Church for 46 years, playing jazz with Rank & Tenure and worship music with Psalm 100 and beyond for many years, directing the junior choir at church, listening to a lot of good jazz, enjoying live performances of many kinds, and more. Mike was dedicated to and loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents (Ruth and Zane Van Auken) and sister Karen. He is survived by Pøtt, his beloved wife of 49 years; daughter Kari, her husband, Chuck, and daughters Sofie, Celia, and Stella of Plymouth, MN; and son Paul, his wife Courtney, and their daughters Tizita and Soliana, of Oshkosh, WI; sister Becky and her husband Bill; and a niece and three nephews and their families. It is a comfort for all of them to know that his health problems of many years will plague him no more, and he is now tapping his toes with the heavenly choir, whose pitch is always perfect! In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Family suggests Immanuel Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
The Iowa Bandmaster 31 Festival Results Edited by Denise Graettinger State Large Group Contest Midland, Wyoming 1A 1 III MMCRU 1A 1 II May 5-6, 2017 Moravia 1A 1 I Overall Mount Ayr 1A 1 III School Class Ens # Rating Nashua-Plainfield 1A 1 I AGWSR, Ackley 1A 1 I New London 1A 1 IV Akron-Westfield 1A 1 III Newell-Fonda 1A 1 II Alburnett 1A 1 II Newman Catholic, Mason City 1A 1 I Audubon 1A 1 II Nodaway Valley 1A 1 II Bedford 1A 1 II North Butler, Greene 1A 1 I Belle Plaine 1A 1 III North Tama, Traer 1A 1 II B-G-M, Brooklyn 1A 1 II North Union 1A 1 II Bishop Garrigan, Algona 1A 1 I Northwood-Kensett 1A 1 II Boyden-Hull 1A 1 II Prince of Peace Catholic, Clinton 1A 1 II Boyer Valley, Dunlap 1A 1 III Ridge View 1A 1 II Cal, Latimer 1A 1 IV River Valley, Correctionville 1A 1 II Calamus-Wheatland 1A 1 I Riverside, Oakland 1A 1 II Cardinal, Eldon 1A 1 III Rockford 1A 1 II Central City 1A 1 I Sidney 1A 1 I Central, Elkader 1A 1 I Sigourney 1A 1 I Clarksville 1A 1 III South O Brien, Paullina 1A 1 I Colfax-Mingo 1A 1 II Springville 1A 1 II Colo-Nesco 1A 1 II St. Albert, Council Bluffs 1A 1 III Don Bosco, Gilbertville 1A 1 I St. Edmond, Fort Dodge 1A 1 I Dunkerton 1A 1 I St. Mary’s, Remsen 1A 1 II East Buchanan, Winthrop 1A 1 I Stanton 1A 1 II East Mills 1A 1 II Starmont 1A 1 II Easton Valley 1A 1 II Tripoli 1A 1 I Edgewood-Colesburg 1A 1 I Turkey Valley, Jackson Junction 1A 1 II English Valleys, North English 1A 1 II Wapsie Valley, Fairbank 1A 1 I Essex 1A 1 III Wayne, Corydon 1A 1 I Fremont-Mills, Tabor 1A 1 II West Central, Maynard 1A 1 I George-Little Rock 1A 1 I West Fork 1A 1 III Gladbrook-Reinbeck 1A 1 II West Hancock, Britt 1A 1 I Graettinger-Terril 1A 1 I West Harrison, Mondamin 1A 1 II Griswold 1A 1 I West Monona, Onawa 1A 1 CO Grundy Center 1A 1 I Winfield-Mt Union 1A 1 II Harris-Lake Park 1A 1 II Woodbine 1A 1 II Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 1A 1 I Woodbury Central, Moville 1A 1 II H-L-V, Victor 1A 1 III AC/GC 2A 1 II Hudson 1A 1 II AHSTW, Avoca 2A 1 III Iowa Christian Academy 1A 1 I Albia 2A 1 II Iowa Valley, Marengo 1A 1 II Alta-Aurelia 2A 1 I Kee, Lansing 1A 1 II Aplington-Parkersburg 2A 1 II Kingsley-Pierson 1A 1 I Bellevue 2A 1 II Lawton-Bronson 1A 1 III Belmond-Klemme 2A 1 I Lenox 1A 1 I Camanche 2A 1 I Lisbon 1A 1 I Cascade, Western Dubuque 2A 1 SC Lone Tree 1A 1 II Central Decatur, Leon 2A 1 II Lynnville-Sully 1A 1 I Central Springs 2A 1 I Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 1A 1 I Cherokee, Washington 2A 1 I Martensdale-St Marys 1A 1 II Clarinda 2A 1 I
32 The Iowa Bandmaster Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 2A 1 II Tri-Center, Neola 2A 1 I Clayton Ridge, Guttenberg 2A 1 III Underwood 2A 1 II Columbus Catholic, Waterloo 2A 1 I Unity Christian, Orange City 2A 1 II Columbus, Columbus Junction 2A 1 III Wapello 2A 1 II Denver 2A 1 II West Branch 2A 1 II Des Moines Christian 2A 1 I West Burlington 2A 1 I Dike-New Hartford 2A 1 II West Central Valley, Stuart 2A 1 III Eagle Grove 2A 1 I West Lyon, Inwood 2A 1 I Earlham 2A 1 I West Marshall, State Center 2A 1 I East Marshall, LeGrand 2A 1 II Westwood, Sloan 2A 1 II East Sac County 2A 1 I Wilton 2A 1 I Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 2A 1 I A-D-M, Adel 3A 1 I Emmetsburg 2A 1 I Algona 3A 1 I Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 2A 1 I Anamosa 3A 1 II Hinton 2A 1 II Assumption, Davenport 3A 1 II IKM-Manning 2A 1 I Atlantic 3A 1 I Interstate 35, Truro 2A 1 II Ballard 3A 1 I Jesup 2A 1 II Benton, Van Horne 3A 1 I Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 2A 1 IV Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 3A 1 III Lake Mills 2A 1 II Bondurant-Farrar 3A 1 II Logan-Magnolia 2A 1 II Boone 3A 1 II Louisa-Muscatine 2A 1 I Carlisle 3A 1 I Madrid 2A 1 I Carroll 3A 1 II Manson Northwest Webster 2A 1 II Center Point-Urbana 3A 1 II Maquoketa Valley, Delhi 2A 1 III Centerville 3A 1 I Mediapolis 2A 1 I Central DeWitt 3A 1 I Mid-Prairie, Wellman 2A 1 I Chariton 3A 1 II Monticello 2A 1 I Charles City 3A 1 II New Hampton 2A 1 II Clarke, Osceola 3A 1 II North Cedar, Stanwood 2A 1 I Clear Creek-Amana 3A 1 II North Fayette Valley, West Union 2A 1 I Clear Creek-Amana 3A 2 I North Linn, Troy Mills 2A 1 I Clear Lake 3A 1 I Northeast, Goose Lake 2A 1 III Creston 3A 1 I OA-BCIG 2A 1 II Crestwood, Cresco 3A 1 I Okoboji, Milford 2A 1 II Dallas Center-Grimes 3A 1 I Osage 2A 1 I Dallas Center-Grimes 3A 2 I PCM, Monroe 2A 1 II Davis County, Bloomfield 3A 1 I Pekin 2A 1 II Decorah 3A 1 II Pocahontas Area 2A 1 SC Decorah 3A 2 I Red Oak 2A 1 II Denison-Schleswig 3A 1 I Rock Valley 2A 1 I Denison-Schleswig 3A 2 I Roland-Story, Story City 2A 1 I Estherville-Lincoln Central 3A 1 II Saint Ansgar 2A 1 III Fairfield 3A 1 SC Sheldon 2A 1 I Forest City 3A 1 I Shenandoah 2A 1 II Fort Madison 3A 1 I Sibley-Ocheyedan 2A 1 I Fort Madison 3A 2 I Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 2A 1 II Gilbert 3A 1 I South Central Calhoun 2A 1 I Gilbert 3A 2 I South Hamilton, Jewell 2A 1 II Glenwood 3A 1 I South Hardin 2A 1 I Greene County 3A 1 II South Winneshiek, Calmar 2A 1 II Grinnell 3A 1 I Southeast Valley, Gowrie 2A 1 II Hampton-Dumont 3A 1 II Southwest Valley, Corning 2A 1 II Harlan 3A 1 I Sumner-Fredericksburg 2A 1 I Humboldt 3A 1 I Tipton 2A 1 I Independence 3A 1 I Treynor 2A 1 I u continued on page 34
The Iowa Bandmaster 33 Festival Results (continued)
Iowa Falls-Alden 3A 1 I Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 4A 2 I Keokuk 3A 1 I Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 4A 1 II Knoxville 3A 1 II Council Bluffs, Thomas Jefferson 4A 2 II LeMars 3A 1 I Davenport, Central 4A 1 I Maquoketa 3A 1 I Davenport, Central 4A 2 II Marion 3A 1 II Davenport, Central 4A 3 I Marion 3A 2 I Davenport, North 4A 1 I Mount Vernon 3A 1 I Davenport, West 4A 1 II Nevada 3A 1 I Davenport, West 4A 2 I North Polk, Alleman 3A 1 I Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines 4A 1 II Oelwein 3A 1 III Dowling Catholic, West Des Moines 4A 2 I Oskaloosa 3A 1 I Dubuque, Senior 4A 1 III Perry 3A 1 I Dubuque, Senior 4A 2 II Saydel 3A 1 I Epworth, Western Dubuque 4A 1 II Sergeant Bluff-Luton 3A 1 I Fort Dodge 4A 1 I Sioux Center 3A 1 I Fort Dodge 4A 2 II Solon 3A 1 I Indianola 4A 1 II South Tama County, Tama 3A 1 III Indianola 4A 2 I Spencer 3A 1 I Iowa City, City High 4A 1 II Spirit Lake 3A 1 II Johnston 4A 1 II Storm Lake 3A 1 I Johnston 4A 2 I Union, LaPorte City 3A 1 II Johnston 4A 3 I Vinton-Shellsburg 3A 1 II Lewis Central 4A 1 I Waukon 3A 1 II Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 1 I Waverly-Shell Rock 3A 1 II Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 2 I Waverly-Shell Rock 3A 2 I Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 3 I Webster City 3A 1 II Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 4 I West Delaware, Manchester 3A 1 II Marshalltown 4A 1 II West Liberty 3A 1 I Marshalltown 4A 2 I Williamsburg 3A 1 I Mason City 4A 1 I Winterset 3A 1 I Mason City 4A 2 I Winterset 3A 2 I Newton 4A 1 III Xavier, Cedar Rapids 3A 1 I Newton 4A 2 I Ankeny 4A 1 II Norwalk 4A 1 I Ankeny 4A 2 II Norwalk 4A 2 I Ankeny 4A 3 I Pleasant Valley 4A 1 I Ankeny Centennial 4A 1 II Ankeny Centennial 4A 2 III Pleasant Valley 4A 2 I Ankeny Centennial 4A 3 II Pleasant Valley 4A 3 I Bettendorf 4A 1 I Pleasant Valley 4A 4 I Bettendorf 4A 2 II Prairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 1 II Cedar Falls 4A 1 I Prairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 2 I Cedar Falls 4A 2 I Prairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 3 I Cedar Rapids, Jefferson 4A 1 II Sioux City, West 4A 1 III Cedar Rapids, Jefferson 4A 2 I Urbandale 4A 1 II Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 4A 1 II Urbandale 4A 2 II Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 4A 2 II Urbandale 4A 3 I Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 4A 3 I Waterloo, East 4A 1 II Cedar Rapids, Washington 4A 1 II Waterloo, West 4A 1 II Cedar Rapids, Washington 4A 2 I Waterloo, West 4A 2 I Clinton 4A 1 I Waterloo, West 4A 3 I Clinton 4A 2 II Waukee 4A 1 II Council Bluffs, Abraham Lincoln 4A 1 II Waukee 4A 2 I
34 The Iowa Bandmaster State Large Grundy Center South O’Brien Concert Band South O’Brien Concert Band Group Répertoire Andrew VanHooreweghe, director Brian Cole, director Yorkshire Ballad...... James Barnes Little Suite for Band...... Clare Grundman CLASS 1A Moscow, 1941...... Brian Balmages Dream, Imagine, Live...... Larry Clark AGWSR This is the band’s 18th division I in 20 This is the band’s 1st division I in 6 years. High School Concert Band years. Tyler Winkey, director St. Edmond Catholic As Summer Was Just Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School Concert Band Beginning...... Larry Daehn HMS Concert Band Kelly Weber, director Acclamations...... Ed Huckeby Jerry Klein, director Orion...... Van der Roost This is the band’s 4th consecutive division I. Bandology...... Eric Osterling Metamorphosis...... Boysen Moscow, 1941...... Brian Balmages This is the band’s 5th consecutive divi- Bishop Garrigan This is the band’s 4th division I in 6 years. sion I. Solid Gold Concert Band Kenneth Ferjak, director Lisbon Community Schools Tripoli Community School Yorkshire Ballad...... Jared Barnes Lisbon High School Band Concert Band Black Tower Overture...... Kevin Kaisershot Ryan Swedean, director Denise Lawrence, director This is the band’s 9th division I in the past Flourish for Wind Band...... Ralph Vaughn Crest of Nobility...... Robert Sheldon 10 years. Williams The Battle Cry of A Percy Grainger Suite...... Percy Grainger/ Freedom...... arr. Jay Bocook Bosco System Schools Frank Erickson Circus Days March...... Karl King Don Bosco Concert Band Dance with the Spirits...... Michael Sweeney This is the band’s 4th division 1 in 8 years. Myron S. Mikita, Jr., director This is the band’s 16th consecutive divi- Blessed Are They...... JohannesBrahms/ sion I. Wapsie Valley CSD Barbara Buehlman Wapsie Valley High School Band The Witch and the Saint...... Steven Reineke Lynnville-Sully CSD Jamie Harrings, director This is the band’s 11th consecutive divi- Concert Band Rhythm Machine...... Timothy Broege sion I. Ryan McNulty, director Acclamations...... Ed Huckeby Abracadabra...... Frank Ticheli This is the band’s 1st division I in 2 years. Calamus-Wheatland On A Hymnsong of High School Band Philip Bliss...... David Holsinger West Hancock Bethany Seedorff, director Washington Heights High School Concert Band To Challenge the Sky and Heavens March...... Calvin Custer Jennifer Rosin, director Above...... Robert W. Smith This is the band’s 2nd division I in four Hymn for Band...... Hugh Stuart Nimrod from Enigma years. Nathan Hale Trilogy...... James Curnow Variations...... Elgar/Reed This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- This is the band’s 8th division I in the past Moravia sion I. 12 years. Concert Band Lise Nelson, director CLASS 2A Central City Community School District C-141 Starlifter...... Randall Standridge Alta-Aurelia Concert Band A Hymn For Band...... Hugh Stuart High School Concert Band Elise van Holsteijn, director Bonnie Eloise...... J.P. Thomas Corbet Butler, director Crest of Nobility...... Robert Sheldon This is the band’s 9th division I in 12 Fanfare of Wakakusa Hill...... Itaru Sakai Celtic Air and Dance...... Michael Sweeney years. Contre Qui, Rose...... Morten Lauridsen/ This is the band’s 2nd division I in 3 years. arr. Reynolds Nashua-Plainfield God of our Fathers...... George Warren/ Central Community School District High School Concert Band arr. C.T. Smith Brittany Barnard, director Scott Stroud, director This is the band’s 4th consecutive division I. Balladair...... Frank Erickson Shalom!...... Philip Sparke Tomorrow’s Celebration...... Randall This is the band’s 5th division I in 8 years. Belmond-Klemme Standridge High School Band This is the band’s 1st division I in six years. North Butler Mike Stittsworth, director Susan Brackett, director Beyond the Higher Skies.....Robert Sheldon Dunkerton Nathan Hale Trilogy...... James Curnow Zacatecas...... Codina/Glover Concert Band Hymnsong Variants...... Robert W. Smith This is the band’s 5th consecutive division I. Carla Ramsey, director This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Rippling Watercolors...... Brian Balmages sion I. Cherokee Community Schools Synthesis...... Brian Balmages Concert Band This is the band’s 4th division I in 5 years. Sigourney Joe Vannatta, director Sigourney High School Band StarCatchers...... Nathan Daughtrey Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire Jessica Meier, director Come Thou Fount of Every Concert Band Travelin’ Music...... arr. Robert Sheldon Blessing...... arr. Randall Standridge Emily Doerder, director Amazing Grace...... Frank Ticheli Trombone King...... Karl L. King/ Amazing Grace...... Frank Ticheli The Thunderer...... arr. Jay Bocook arr. Paynter Flight of the Pegasus...... David Shaffer This is the band’s 4th consecutive divi- This is the band’s 4th consecutive division This is the band’s first division I in 4 years. sion I. I.
The Iowa Bandmaster 35 Eagle Grove Mid-Prairie CSD West Burlington High School Band High School Concert Band High School Concert Band Justin Schwake, director David Kunz, director Mark Eveleth, director Moscow, 1941...... Brian Balmages Chant and Jubilo...... W. Francis McBeth Centuria...... James Swearingen Ammerland...... Jacob de Haan Metamorphosis...... Andrew Boysen Jr. Yorkshire Ballad...... James Barnes Rough Riders...... King/Arr. Swearingen Sons of Veterans March...... Karl L. King, Allied Honor...... Karl L. King/ This is the band’s 1st division I in 14 years. arr. Gene Milford James Swearingen This is the band’s 8th division I in 9 years. This is the band’s 21st division I in 22 East Sac County High School years. High School Concert Band Brian Mahler, director Monticello CSD High School Wind Ensemble CLASS 3A As Summer Was Just Atlantic Mike Kowbel, director Beginning...... Larry Daehn Symphonic Band Kentucky 1800...... Clare Grundman English Folk Song Suite Jarrod O’Donnell, director Mvt. 1...... Ralph Vaughan Williams Fliegermarsch...... Herman Von Dostal Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Chorale and Shaker Dance... John Zdechlik Declaration Overture...... Claude T. Smith Concert Band This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- This is the band’s 6th division I in 8 years. Joe Overton, director sion I. West Highlands Sojourn.....Robert Sheldon Benton Community That Which Binds Us...... Brian Balmages North Fayette Valley Concert Band This is the band’s 22nd division I in 23 Ted Schacherer, director Brad Williamson, director years. Linden Lea.....Vaughan Williams/arr. Stout Fanfare for a New Cajun Folk Songs ...... Frank Ticheli Eldora-New Providence Generation...... Dennis Eveland South Hardin Concert Band This is the band’s 3rd division I in 4 years. Song for Lyndsay...... Andrew Boysen Jr. Wayne Lu, director Havendance...... David Holsinger Mt. Everest...... Rossano Galante North Linn CSD This is the band’s 3rd consecutive division Shenandoah...... Frank Ticheli High School Concert Band I. Chelsey Eisenhauer, director Carlisle CSD Emmetsburg Down by the Salley High School Concert Band Concert Band Gardens...... arr. Michael Sweeney Michael Kosiek, director Holly Prier, director Nathan Hale Trilogy...... James Curnow Earthdance...... Michael Sweeney Whiplash...... Standridge This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Cajun Folk Songs...... Frank Ticheli A Hymn for Band...... Stuart sion I. This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Bonds of Unity...... King arr. Swearingen sion I. This is the band’s 1st division I in 4 years. Roland-Story Concert Band Cedar Rapids Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Kevin Masemann, director Xavier Concert Band High School Concert Band Havendance...... David R. Holsinger Kelli Swehla, director Jeff Griffin, director The Star Of Dreams...... Robert W. Smith Song For Lyndsay...... Andrew Boysen Jr. On a Hymnsong of Oxford Street (March)...... Eric Coates/ Phillip Bliss...... David R. Holsinger Sibley-Ocheyedan High School Douglas E. Wagner In Tantum Lux...... Todd Stalter Concert Band This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- sion I. Louisa-Muscatine CSD Peter Carlson, director The Purple Concert Band Centerville Carnival...... Alford/Ed. Erickson Mike Will, director High School Band With Quiet Courage...... Daehn Fairest Of The Fair...... Sousa Jim DePrizio, director Ride...... Hazo Air For Band...... Erickson The Big Cage...... Karl King This is the band’s 14th consecutive divi- Of Pride and Celebration...... Swearingen Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo...... Arnold/ sion I. This is the band’s 3rd division I in 5 years. Paynter South Central Calhoun Madrid Clear Creek Amana Concert Band High School Concert Band Wind Ensemble Tom Plummer, director Brad Cook, director John Smith, director Canto...... W. F. McBeth Rippling Watercolors...... Brian Balmages Variations on Scarborough Of Dark Lords and Chorale and Shaker Fair...... Calvin Custer Ancient Kings...... Roland Barrett Dance 2...... John Zdechlik Ammerland...... Jacob de Haan This is the band’s 23rd consecutive divi- This is the band’s 2nd division I in 5 years. Havendance...... David Holsinger sion I. This is the band’s 8th consecutive division Mediapolis CSD I. High School Band Tri-Center Brian Kling, director Concert Band Clear Lake Melodious Thunk...... David Biedenbender Paul Hart, director Concert Band Rhosymedre...... Vaughn Williams/Beeler At Sunset...... Rob Romeyn Brandon Borseth, director The Liberty Bell March...... Sousa/Revelli Acclamations...... Ed Huckeby Celtic Ritual...... John Higgins This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi- This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Blue and Green Music...... Samuel Hazo sion I. sion I. This is the band’s 1st division I in 14 years.
36 The Iowa Bandmaster Dallas Center Grimes This is the band’s 28th consecutive divi- Oskaloosa High School 9/10 Concert Band sion I. 9-12 Concert Band Steve Britt, director Richard Waddington, director Amazing Grace...... Frank Ticheli Howard-Winneshiek CSD Spoon River...... Percy Grainger/ Earthdance...... Michael Sweeney Crestwood High School Symphonic Robert Sheldon This is the band’s first division I. Band Hounds of Spring...... Alfred Reed Jason Dobbs, director This is the band’s 5th division I in 6 years. Davis County CSD Variations On An African Concert Band Hymnsong...... Quincy Hilliard Perry CSD Aaron Ottmar, director El Camino Real...... Alfred Reed/ HS Symphonic Band An Almighty Fortress...... David Shaffer arr. Longfield Brandon Weeks, director Lawrence of Arabia...... Maurice Jarre Dawning Day...... Travis Cross arr. Alfred Reed Independence Yorkshire Ballad...... John Barnes High School Cadets...... John Philip Sousa/ High School Concert Band Hosts of Freedom...... Karl King ed. Byrne David A. Lang, director This is the band’s 9th division I in 11 years. Americans We...... Fillmore Cajun Folk Songs...... Ticheli Sergeant Bluff-Luton Decorah High School This is the band’s 25th consecutive divi- Concert Band Wind Ensemble sion I. Dennis Eggerling, director Dustin Bliven, director Festivo...... Vaclav Nelhybel Fanfare Nueve...... John Fannin Iowa Falls - Alden Brighton Beach...... William P. Latham Symphonic Dance No. 3“Fiesta”...... Concert Band This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Clifton Williams Mary Jean Nederhoff, director sion I. This is the band’s 22nd consecutive divi- Sedona...... Steven Reineke sion I. On A Hymnsong of Solon Community Philip Bliss...... David Holsinger Concert Band Denison High School Tall Cedars...... Eric Osterling Desmond Cervantez, director 9-10 Concert Band This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Rest...... Ticheli Ruben Newell, director sion I. Of Sailors and Whales...... McBeth The Thunderer...... Sousa/Bocook This is the band’s 4th division I in five Irish Rhapsody...... Clare Grundman Le Mars Community years. This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Big Red Band sion I. Curt Ohrlund, director Spencer Community Schools Esprit de Corps...... Robert Jager Tiger Concert Band Denison High School Nimrod...... Elgar/Reed Kurt Schwarck, director 11-12 Concert Band His Honor...... Henry Fillmore Poem...... John Frantzen Ruben Newell, director This is the band’s 40th consecutive divi- This is the band’s 18th division I in 22 Americans We...... Henry Filmore sion I. years. Fantasy on “Yankee Doodle”...... Mark Williams Maquoketa Community Storm Lake High School This is the band’s 5th consecutive division Symphony Band High School Band I. Kent Crawford, director Colleen Hecht, director Poem ...... John Frantzen As Summer Was Just Gilbert Winds of Change...... Randall Standridge 9-10 Concert Band Beginning...... arry Daehn Byron Tinder, director Mount Vernon American Riversongs...... Pierre La Plante West Highlands Sojourn.....Robert Sheldon HS Concert Band Aces of the Air ...... Karl King Scott A Weber, director West Liberty This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi- Toccata For Band...... Frank Erickson High School Concert Band sion I. Foundry...... John Mackey Ashley Smith, director This is the band’s 6th consecutive division Rhythm Machine...... Timothy Broege Gilbert I. Autumn on White Lake...... Samuel R. Hazo 11-12 Concert Band Lament and Tribal Byron Tinder, director Nevada High School Dances...... Michael Sweeney Fanfare of Wakakusa Hill...... Itaru Sakai Symphonic Band This is the band’s first Division I since Cajun Folk Songs...... Frank Ticheli Wade Presley, director 2008. The Trombone King...... Karl King Come Thou Fount of Every This is the band’s 5th consecutive division Blessing...... Randall D. Standridge Williamsburg CSD I. Choreography...... Robert Sheldon Concert Band Stephanie Williamson, director Grinnell-Newburg North Polk English Folk Song High School Concert Band High School Concert Band Suite...... Ralph Vaughan Williams Levi Dressler, director Melanie Spohnheimer, director Imaginarium...... Randall Standridge Variations on a Korean Folk Flourish for Wind This is the band’s 16th consecutive divi- Song...... John Barnes Chance Band...... Ralph Vaughn Williams sion I. El Capitan...... John Philip Sousa San Antonio Dances...... Frank Ticheli
The Iowa Bandmaster 37 CLASS 4A Impressions of Japan Linn-Mar High School Ankeny Community Schools (Mvts. I, III)...... James Barnes Ninth Grade Concert Band 11-12 Concert Band This is the band’s 30th division I in 31 years. Aaron Nuss, director Joel Poppen, director On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss... Holsinger Music For A Festival...... Philip Sparke College Community Schools Prairie HS A Longford Legend...... Robert Sheldon This is the band’s 35th consecutive divi- Symphonic Band sion I. Deron Jimmerson, director Linn-Mar High School Perthshire Majesty...... Samuel Hazo Wind Ensemble Bettendorf The Gathering of the Ranks Aaron Nuss, director High School Wind Ensemble at Hebron...... David Holsinger The Passing Bell...... Warren Benson Mike Dynes, director This is the band’s 7th division I in 12 years. Esprit de Corps ...... Robert Jager Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral...... Wagner/Calliet Council Bluffs CSD Mason City Play...... Holmquist ALHS Concert Band Symphonic Band This is the band’s 14th consecutive divi- Mark Mendell, director Russ Kramer, director sion I. Mother Earth, A Fanfare...David Maslanka Rest...... Frank Ticheli Amazing Grace...... Frank Ticheli Fantasia in G...... Timothy Mahr Cedar Falls Wind Symphony Play!...... Carl Holmquist The band has received Division I ratings This is the band’s 18th consecutive divi- Gerald Ramsey, director sion I. since 1929. Suite in E-flat...... Gustav Holst, ed. Matthews Davenport CSD Mason City Concert Band This is the band’s 26th consecutive divi- Freshman Concert Band Mike McEniry, director sion I. Alexander M. Wilga, director Joy...... Frank Ticheli Elements...... Brian Balmages Tudor Sketches...... William Owens Cedar Falls Symphonic Band This is the band’s 6th division I in 8 years. Kyle Engelhardt, director Newton High School La Morisque from “Selections from Davenport CSD Wind Ensemble the Danserye”...... Susato/Dunnigan Wind Ensemble Jim Beerends, director Corsican Litany...... Vaclav Nelhybel Alexander M Wilga, director Grant Them Eternal This is the band’s 11th consecutive divi- Irish Tune from County Rest...... Andrew Boysen Jr. sion I. Derry...... Percy Grainger This is the band’s 5th consecutive division Noah’s Ark...... Bert Appermont I. Cedar Rapids This is the band’s 82nd consecutive divi- Washington Wind Symphony sion I. Norwalk 9-10 Concert Band Jim Miller, director Nick Menke, director Shawdow Rituals...... Michael Markowski Davenport West High School American Riverdance...... Saucedo Nimrod from “Enigma Wind Ensemble On A Hymnsong of Variations”...... Elgar Arr. Alfred Reed Mark Kretschmer, director Phillip Bliss...... Holsinger Folk Dances...... Shostakovich Symphonic Overture...... Charles Carter A Jubilant Overture...... Reed Ed. Robert Reynolds Cajun Folk Songs...... Frank Tichelli This is the band’s 6th division I in nine This is the band’s 38th consecutive divi- This is the band’s 52nd division I in 57 years. sion I. years. Norwalk 11-12 Concert Band Cedar Rapids CSD Wind Symphony Indianola High School Ken Huen, director Jared Wacker, director 11-12 Symphonic Band On A Southern Hymnsong...... Holsinger City Trees...... Michael Markowski Mike Richardson, director Vesuvius...... Ticheli Vulcan, Mvt. III Vulcan’s Parade of the Tall Ships...... Jay Chattaway This is the band’s 31st consecutive divi- Forge...... Michael Daugherty Incidental Suite - sion I. This is the band’s 17th consecutive divi- Mvt. 2 Noctune...... Claude T. Smith sion I. Incidental Suite - Urbandale CSD Mvt. 3 Rondo...... Claude T. Smith High School Wind Symphony Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School This is the band’s 4th division I in 5 years. Myron Peterson, director Wind Symphony Themes from Green Thad K. Driskell, director Linn-Mar Bushes ...... Grainger/Daehn Variations on a Korean Wind Symphony Pageant...... Persichetti Folk Song...... John Barnes Chance Dan Terrell, director This is the band’s 25th division I in 26 Festmusik der Stadt Dance of the Jesters...... Tchaikovsky, years. trans. Cramer Wien...... Ricard Strauss/Banks On This Bright Morning ...David Maslanka This is the band’s 41st division I in 42 years. Waterloo Community Schools
Wind Symphony Linn-Mar College Community Schools Prairie High Michael Prichard, director School Wind Symphony Symphonic Band Jennifer Tiede, director Dusk...... Steven Bryant Craig T. Aune, director Esprit De Corps...... Robert Jager Ride!...... Samuel R. Hazo Sound Innovations Fanfare...... Robert Sheldon This is the band’s 29th consecutive divi- Flourish for Wind sion I. Band...... Ralph Vaughan Williams Shalom! ...... Philip Sparke
38 The Iowa Bandmaster District News Edited by Elaine Menke
Jazz Band The Chevalier...... Carl Lawrence NWIBA The First Noel...... arr. Cook (aka King) Storm Lake CSD Rockin’ Bells...... Lopez The Golden Dragon...... King 55th Annual Parade of Bands Concert Grand Russian Fantasia.....Levy/de Ville March 2, 2017 AGWSR Sleepy Lagoon...... Coates/Wright Colleen Hecht, Director Pops Concert Tim Miller, Trumpet Soloist February 28, 2017 Sir Galahad...... King HS Concert Band Tyler Winkey, Director Spanish Romance...... King The Keystone...... Robert W. Smith Dr. David Klee, conductor Cry of the Last Unicorn...... Galante Jazz Band Over There Fantasie...... arr. Grofe Joy of Life...... Brian Balmages Point Mugu...... Lennie Niehaus Eclipse...... King When You Wish Upon Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite...... King Massed Band a Star...... arr. Jennings The Star-Spangled Banner.....Smith & Key Barb Wells, Austin Heims, Just What the Doctor Ordered...... Clark Colleen Hecht, Directors March 12, 2017 Spirit of America...... Ken Harris Concert Band Dan Cassady, Trombone Soloist Spanish Fire!...... Les Taylor The Boys of Wexford...... Joyce/Nestico Korean Folk Song Medley...... Ployhar “Garry Owen”...... arr. Fulton SWIBA Arabian Dances...... Roland Barrett An Irish Rhapsody...... Clare Grundman Red Oak CSD Eire...... Melanie Donahue Bandtasia Saxophone Quintet Londonderry Air.... Irish Folk Song/Ades March 2, 2017 Bohemian Rhapsody...... Queen Dan Cassady, trombone soloist Dan Black, Director Escapade for Trombones...... Bencriscutto Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Dan Cassady, Paul Hochmuth, HS Concert Band Winter Concert Megan Cassady, Paul Bloomquist, December 19, 2016 Quad City Stomp...... Michael Sweeney trombone quartet Tyler Winkey, Director Rhythm Stand...... Jennifer Higdon Mother Machree...... setting by Zdechlik Blue and Green Music...... Samuel Hazo 6th Grade Concert Band A Longford Legend...... Robert Sheldon Aces of the Air...... Karl L. King Heritage and Reflection...... Roszell Dr. David Klee, conductor Windward Overture...... Sheldon That’s an Irish Lullaby...... Shannon/ Red Oak CSD Christmas Joys...... arr. Feldstein Teague Spring Concert When Irish Eyes are Smiling..... arr. Schive May 2, 2017 Aplington Parkersburg Roger Netz, Song Leader Dan Black, Director All School Band Concert MacNamara’s Band...... arr. Schive March 27, 2017 Spirit of Minstrelsy...... King HS Concert Band Tyler Winkey, Director The Star-Spangled Banner.....Smith & Key Unraveling...... Andrew Boysen Prelude and Fugue in 5th Grade Band April 2, 2017 Samba La Bamba...... Owens Bb Major...... Bach/Moehlmann Scholarship Concert Battle Command...... Owens ICCC Focus on Kosovo & the Balkans Abracadabra...... Frank Ticheli Hard Rock Blues...... Higgins Procession of Into the Clouds!...... Richard Saucedo Nobles...... Rimsky-Korsakov/Leidzen 6th Grade Band Turkish March...... Mozart/Longfield Incantation and Ritual...... Balmages Marche Slave...... Tschaikovsky/ NCIBA December Sky...... Morales Laurendeau Join the Parade...... Weber International Favorites...... King AGWSR High School Friendship...... King Winter Concert Karl L. King Municipal Band Albanian Dance...... Shelley Hanson December 12, 2016 Decker Auditorium, Dr. David Klee, conductor Tyler Winkey, Director Iowa Central Community College The Armed Man...... Jenkins/Longfield Jerrold P. Jimmerson, Conductor Movement I from ‘The Armed Man: Concert Band Dr. David Klee, Assistant Conductor A Mass for Peace’ C’est Noel...... Jutras February 19, 2017 Dedicated “to the victims The Skaters’ Waltz...... arr. Longfield Birthday Concert of the Kosovo crisis” Have Yourself a Merry Little (Feb. 21, 1891 – Mar. 31, 1971) A Slavic Farewell...... Agapkin/ Christmas...... arr. Swearingen Tim Miller, Trumpet Soloist ed. Bourgeois Celtic Bell Carol...... Smith The New Madison Square Garden....King The Star-Spangled Banner.....Smith & Key
The Iowa Bandmaster 39 Mason City High School Serenata for Solo Marimba Moscow, 1941...... Brian Balmages Spring Concert and Band...... Fux/Shaeffer Theme from Peter Gunn....Mancini/Story May 14, 2017 Garrett Maakestad, soloist Ghosts of the Lost Ship...... Tyler S. Grant Song for Lyndsay...... Andrew Boysen Music from Star Wars: The Force Concert Band March-Bou-Shu...... Satoshi Yagisawa Awakens...... Williams/Sweeney Mike McEniry, Conductor Ponte Romano...... Jan Van der Roost Joy...... Frank Ticheli Southview 8A Band Tudor Sketches...... William Owens South Hardin Nathan Newhard, Director Thunderbolt Galop...... Huffer/Glover Fine Arts Festival Spirit Dance...... George Farmer Marching Song...... Holst/Moss May 16, 2017 Horkstow Grange...... Grainger/Sweeney Unraveling...... Andrew Boysen, Jr. Wayne Lu, Director Synthesis ...... Brian Balmages Symphonic Band Concert Band Russ Kramer, Conductor Prophesy...... Sean O’Loughlin Southview 8B Band Fantasia in G...... Timothy Mahr Perthshire Majesty...... Samuel Hazo Nathan Newhard, Director Rest...... Frank Ticheli Concertino for Flute and Falcon Fanfare...... Balmages Suite from “Mass”.....Bernstein/Sweeney Orchestra...... Chaminade/Wilkins The Spirit Endures ...... James L. Hosay Northern Brass Quintet, guest soloists Laura Stanish - Flute Solo Song of the Blacksmith...... Holst/Loest Curtain Call...... John Wasson Blue and Green Music...... Samuel Hazo Ankeny Parkview Osage High School 6th Grade Band Concert Holiday for Winds and Voices SCIBA May 1, 2017 Krapek Family Fine Arts Center Ames Senior High School December 12, 2016 Spring Concert 6 Maroon Jeffrey Kirkpatrick, Director May 2, 2017 Christian Baughman, Director All Ye Young Sailors...... Pierre La Plante Concert Band Spring Jazz Band Dance of the Thunderbolts....Larry Clark Flourish for Glorious John...... Vaughan- Andrew Buttermore, Director Take Me Out to the Williams/Boyd Trojazz Blues...... Rick Stitzel Ballgame...... arr. Edmondson Emperata Overture...... Smith Bistro Latino ...... Jeff Jarvis Variations on a Theme by Robert The Chicken...... Ellis/Berg 6 Gold & Crimson Schumann...... William Davis Pam Hayden, Director Freshman Band A Song of Loudest Praise...... Boysen Fanfare of the Intrepid...Russell Holland Andrew Buttermore, Director Greensleeves...... arr. Reed Ancient Spirits...... Michael Story Of Dark Lords and Ancient A Christmas Sing-a-Long...... Ployhar Fires of Mazama...... Michael Sweeney Kings...... Roland Barrett
Osage High School Three Moon...... Ralph Hultgren Southview 9th & Ankeny High School Klezmer Dances Mid-Winter Concert ...... Stephen Bulla Awards Concert Krapek Family Fine Arts Center Concert Band May 9, 2016 February 24, 2017 Chris Ewan, Director Jeffrey Kirkpatrick, Director Fanfare and Flourishes....James Curnow Southview 9th Grade Nathan Newhard, Director HS Concert Band The Cave You Fear...... Markowski Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing...... Armida Overture Sun Cycles...... Brian Balmages ...... Haydn/Bowles Randall Standridge Fantasia and Rondo ...... Weber/Snavely Symphonic Band Lord of the Rings...... de Meij/Lavender Florentiner...... Fucik Andrew Buttermore, Director Shenandoah ...... Ticheli/Fennell Red Rock Mountain...... Rossano Galante Ankeny 10th Grade Band Cry of the Celts ...... Hardiman/Graham Bayou Breakdown...... Brant Karrick Jennifer Williams, Director Americans We...... Henry Fillmore Yorkshire Ballad...... James Barnes MS Concert Band Sun Dance...... Frank Ticheli Ceremony, Chant and Ritual...... Shaffer Symphonic Band Edmondson...... Song for Winds Chris Ewan, Director Ankeny 11/12 Grade Band Americans We...... Fillmore/Balent Festive Overture..Shostakovich/Hunsberger Joel Poppen, Director Garden of the Black Rose ...... Sheldon Irish Tune from County Derry....Grainger Music for a Festival...... Philip Sparke Galactic Empires...... David Gillingham Osage High School Central Iowa Wind Ensemble 91st Annual Spring Concert Ankeny Parkview Spring Concert Krapek Family Fine Arts Center 7th & Southview 8th Band Concert Scottish Rite Consistory May 16, 2017 April 27, 2016 May 7, 2017 Jeffrey Kirkpatick, Director Parkview 7th Grade Bands Dr. Mitchell Lutch, Director Concert Band Christian Baughman & Pam Hayden, Procession of the Nobles...... Rimsky- Rephrygeration directors ...... Todd Stalter Korsakov/Leidzen Satiric Dances ...... Norman Dello Joio Big Circus March...... Robert E. Foster Colonial Song...... Percy Grainger
40 The Iowa Bandmaster Blue Bells of Scotland...... Pryor/Pearson A Hymn for Band...... Hugh Stuart It’s Oh So Nice...... Sammy Nestico Eli Blay, trombone soloist Von Grrrhart’s 613th Regimental Blues for Trombone...... Mike Conrad Armenian Dances (Part I).....Alfred Reed March...... David Holsinger Featuring Dr. Anthony Williams & Overture to Candide...... Bernstein/ Brian Martin, trombone trans. Grundman Interstate 35 Blues Busters...... Dave Hanson Toccata Marziale...... Vaughan Williams Fine Arts Night The Glory of the Yankee Navy...... Sousa May 16, 2017 MS Jazz Band Brian Martin, Director Jeff Heltman, Director Des Moines Christian School Birdland...... Zawinul/Lopez Spring Concert HS Concert Band Latin Attitude...... Rick Stitzel May 9, 2017 Flourish for Wind Island Sunrise...... Geore Shutack Rob Lane, Director Band...... Ralph Vaughan Williams Mystery Maker...... Rick Stitzel Of Kindred Spirit...... Sheldon Easy Going...... Bob Lowden JH Band America the Beautiful...... Ward/Smith Sing, Sing, Sing...... Prima/Lopez West Highlands Sojourn...... Sheldon Thunder Mountain Overture...... Spears HS Jazz II Estudiantina...... Waldteufel/McConnell Jazz Band Nick Menke, Director March of the Martian Chickens..... Spears It’s Only a Paper Moon..Arlen/ Sweeney Vine Street Rumble...... Benny Carter Groovin’ Hard...... Menza/Blair Jump State Samba...... John Berry HS Band Work Song...... Adderly/Morales Rondo Festivo...... Joseph Compello Johnston CSD Ain’t it the Truth...... Paul Clark Timberline...... Melvin Shelton Spring Concert The Avenger March...... King/Milford Summit Middle School HS Jazz I May 9, 2017 Nick Menke, Director Des Moines Public Schools Steve Kellar, Director Azulito...... Ray Santos Abraham Lincoln High School How High the Moon...... Lewis/Wolpe Festival of Music Concert Summit 7th Grade Band I Should have Known...... Bob Washut February 27, 2017 Star Spangled Banner...... arr. Kinyon Dr. Anthony Williams, trombone Cloud Gate...... Timothy Loest Caravan...... Tizol/Washut Concert Band Largo...... arr. Vinson Rachel Sullivan, Director Pinnacle...... Rob Grice Norwalk Middle School Fanfare for the Third Planet...... Saucedo Moscow, 1941...... Brian Balmages Spring Instrumental Concert Moscow, 1941...... Brian Balmages May 8, 2017 Sonata Pathetique..... Beethoven/Osterling Lakewood Elementary, Norwalk Jeff Heltman, Ken Huen, Lament and Tribal Dances...... Sweeney May 9, 2017 Nick Menke, Directors Carroll W. Hardy, Director Carrie Krupke, Band Lessons Wind Ensemble 6th Grade 6th Hour Band Kevin Stegemann, Director 5th Grade Band Fire Dance The All-American...... Chris Sharp Bag ‘O Blues...... Pearson & Gott ...... David Shaffer Night Star Prairie Dances...... David Holsinger First Slide...... Andrew Balent ...... Steve Hodges Patriotic Snippets Resplendent Light...... Tyler S. Grant William Tell Overture.... Rossini/Sebesky ...... arr. Sheldon Symphony No. 4, Mvt. 1...... Boysen Jr. Shepherd’s Hey...... Grainger/deStefano 6th Grade 5th Hour Band Key Lime Pie ...... Larry Neeck Eagle Ridge...... Mark Williams Eye of the Tiger Grand View University ...... Sullivan & In Search of the Lost Ship...... Swearingen April 9, 2017 Peterik/Sebesky Ancient Voices...... Mike Sweeney Mark A. Doerffel, Director The Big Circus March... Robert E. Foster Newton High School Brass Ensemble May 1, 2017 7th Grade Band Chester Variations...... Elliot Del Borgo Western Fanfare...... Eric Ewazen Symphonic Band The Promise of Living...Copland/Morales La Madre de los Gatos...... Brian Beck Kelilah Brown, Director Credo...... William Owens As Summer Was Just Beginning.... Daehn Wind Ensemble Yankee Fanfare...... Travis J. Weller Beyond the Higher Skies...... Sheldon American Riversongs...... Pierre LaPlante 8th Grade Band Melodius Thunk ...... David Biedenbender Wind Ensemble Tricinium...... Tracy Behrman Bravura ...... Duble/ed. Gregory Jim Beerends, Director The Cave You Fear...... Markowski Grant Them Eternal Rest...... Boysen Jr. Furaha!...... Brian Beck Interstate 35 Tiger Galop...... Darrington E. White Showcase Concert Norwalk Schools May 11, 2017 Jazz Nite Norwalk High School Brian Martin, Director April 21, 2017 May 10, 2017 Ken Huen & Nick Menke, Directors MS Concert Band HS Jazz I Apparitions...... Brian Balmages Nick Menke, Director 9/10 Concert Band Creed...... William Himes Los Altibajos...... Rick Lawn American Fanfare...... Rick Kirby
The Iowa Bandmaster 41 Into the Raging River...... Steven Reineke Dragonfly...... Brian Balmages Suite from Bohemia...... Vaclav Nelhybel A Jubilant Overture...... Alfred Reed Synergy March...... William Owens Brazil: Ceremony, Song, On a Hymnsong of and Samba...... Robert W. Smith Phillip Bliss...... David Holsinger Grant Ragan Elementary Mazama: Legend of the Pacific American Barndance.... Richard Saucedo May 15, 2017 Northwest...... Jay Chattaway Rob Graziano, Director Xerxes...... John Mackey 11/12 Concert Band Starsplitter Fanfare...... Brian Balmages Red Rocks Fanfare...... John Bogenschutz Dragon Slayer...... Rob Grice The Passport Tour – February’s Flight Vindicated Voyage...... Alex Lingwall Gentle Winds...... Timothy Loest February 26, 2017 On a Southern Hymnsong...... Holsinger Conquest...... Brian Balmages Azcarraga: Pasodoble fallero...... Cohen Vesuvius...... Sakura, Sakura Frank Ticheli ...... Japanese Folk Song/ Greek Folk Song Suite (mvt. 1).... Cesarini Higgins A Little Tango Music...... Adam Gorb Roland-Story All Aboard!...... Matt Conaway Children’s March Spring Band Concert & Art Show ...... Percy Grainger May 1, 2017 Woodland Hills Elementary Postcard from Singapore....Philip Sparke Kevin Masemann, Director May 15, 2017 Rikudim...... Jan Van der Roost Elaine Menke, Director Concert Band The Passport Tour – The Final Trek The Star of Dreams...... Robert W. Smith Starsplitter Fanfare...... Brian Balmages April 30, 2017 Selections from Wicked.... Schwartz/Bocook Windsor Overture...... Anne McGinty Norwegian Folk Song Suite...... Erickson Havendance...... David R. Holsinger Peace Like a River...... Robert W. Smith Lincolnshire Posy (mvt. 2 & 6)..Grainger King Cotton...... John Philip Sousa Attack of the Garden Gnomes...Balmages Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song... Hazo **Solo/Ensemble Selections Synergy March...... William Owens Bayou Breakdown...... Brant Karrick Salvation Is Created...... Tschesnokoff/ Jazz Band Waukee Elementary Hoseknecht Hipper by The Dozen...... Al Horney May 16, 2017 The Stars and Stripes Chronometry...... Fred Sturm Rob Graziano, Director Forever...... Sousa/Brion & Schissel Dream of The Return....Metheny/Curnow Festival...... Rick Stitzel Starsplitter Fanfare...... Brian Balmages Dragon Slayer...... Rob Grice Ogden Schools St. Pius X, Urbandale Farewell at Dawn...... Bruce W. Tippette 20th Annual Roger Britton May 23, 2017 Conquest...... Brian Balmages Jazz Band Dance Beth A. Haag, Director Sakura, Sakura...... Japanese Folk McGraw Senior Center Song/Higgins May 6th, 2017 Fifth Grade Band “Synergy” March...... William Owens God Bless the U.S.A...... arr. Sweeney High School Jazz Band Day-O...... arr. Sweeney Winterset Junior High A String of Pearls...... Jerry Gray Clarinet Cookin’ ...... Michael Story Music Department Concert Tuxedo Junction...... Erskine Hawkins Henry C. Miller Auditorium Begin The Beguine...... arr. Hest Middle School Band May 25, 2017 I’ve Got You Under My Skin...arr. Wolpe Bandology...... Eric Osterling Doug Gibson, Director At Last...... arr. Wolpe You Raise Me Up...... arr. Adams Jazz Band How High the Moon...... arr. Warrington Fifth Grade Band Sway...... arr. Rick Stitzel Moonlight Serenade...... Glenn Miller Character...... Larry Clark Fat Cat...... Doug Beach Polka Medley...... arr. Warrington Procession of the Cyborgs...... Williams Chili Pepper 101...... Beach/Shutack It’s Only a Paper Moon...... arr. Nowak Pennsylvania 6-5000...... Sigman & Gray Middle School Percussion Ensemble Concert Band Woodchoppers Ball...... arr. Sweeney Pop! Pop! Pop!...... Sandy Feldstein Incandescence...... Richard Saucedo In A Mellow Tone...... arr. Taylor Scottish Ayre...... Douglas E. Wagner Misty...... arr. Lewis Middle School Band Arabian Dances...... arr. Barrett They Can’t Take That Away The Legacy of Heroes...... arr. Story from Me...... arr. Wolpe Jazz Jubilee...... arr. Edmondson Feeling Good...... arr. Holmes NEIBA In The Mood...... Joe Garland Waukee Schools Central DeWitt 5th Grade Bands - Spring Concerts HS Central Performing Arts Center OHS Alumni Jazz Band High School Concert Band Hayburner...... Sammy Nestico Brookview Elementary Josh Greubel, Director Mood Indigo...... arr. Nestico May 9, 2017 Straighten Up and Fly Right.....arr. Wolpe Elaine Menke, Director The Passport Tour... The Way You Look Tonight...arr. Holmes Starsplitter Fanfare...... Brian Balmages The December Journey The Happy Wanderer...... arr. Lopez Drums of Corona...... Michael Sweeney December 18, 2016 Moten Swing...... arr. Nestico Farewell at Dawn...... Bruce Tippete Today is the Gift...... Samuel R. Hazo
42 The Iowa Bandmaster Ogden Schools West Delaware Concert Band 7-12 Spring Fine Arts Festival Sounds of the Season Lament and Tribal Dances...... Sweeney May 9, 2017 December 12, 2016 Jekyll and Hyde...... arr. Bocook Jeremy Britton, director Mark Philgreen, Director Davis County Concert Band Junior High Concert Band Spring Concert Sparkling Lights...... Matt Conaway The Light of Dawn .....James Swearingen April 27, 2017 Winds of Change...... Standridge Nathan Bierl & Aaron Ottmar, Directors Rain...... Brian Balmages Brazilian Bell Carol...... Robert W. Smith The Sound of Music...... Rodgers/Vinson Thine Alabaster Cities Gleam....Brubaker Alden Bridge Overture...... Anne McGinty Falling Branch...... Anne McGinty High School Concert Band West Delaware Danse Carnivale...... Standridge A Childhood Hymn...... David Holsinger WDMS Winter Concert Gaudium...... Nathan Bierl Into The Storm...... Robert W. Smith December 15, 2016 Sketches for Flute...... Andre Waignein (World premiere) Anna Clark, soloist 7th/8th Grade Band Iowa City West High School Highlights from Jersey Boys.....arr. Brown Jill Burdick, Director February 16, 2017 Rough-Riders...... King/Swearingen Troika...... arr. Lavender Edelweiss...... arr. Curnow Arganbright Auditorium Bell Carol Remix...... Mark Williams High School Combined Band & Choir Symphonic Band Battle Hymn of the West Delaware Rich Medd, Director Republic...... arr. Wilhousky Swing into Spring Call to Victory...... Karl L. King Hanson Auditorium Third Suite...... Robert Jager Waterloo CSD February 28, 2017 Ghost Dances (Wounded Knee, Winter Band Concert Mark Philgreen, Director 1890)...... Roland Barrett Kersenbrock Auditorium December 12, 2016 Jazz I Wind Ensemble Tunnel Traffic...... Scott Ninmer Rob Medd, Director Concert Band Summer Soulstice...... Erik Sherburne L’Inglesina...... Davide Delle Cese Danny Kleinheinz, Director Free Range Trumpets...... Howard Rowe Dancing at Stonehenge.... Anthony Suter Encanto...... Robert W. Smith Fool Me Once...... Gordon Goodwin Rikudim, Four Israeli Folkdances for Machine Age...... Chris M. Bernotas Band...... Jan Van der Roost Alamo...... King/Swearingen Chester Overture for Band...... Schuman SEIBA Symphonic Band Davis County CSD March 7, 2017 Danny Kleinheinz, Director Christmas Concert Concert Band Variation Overture...... Clifton Williams December 15, 2016 Rob Medd, Director Aaron Ottmar, Director Coventry Carol...... arr. Saucedo A Huntingdon Celebration...... Sparke Cumberland Cross...... Carl Strommen Loch Lomond...... Frank Ticheli Jazz Alliance American Riversongs..... Pierre La Plante Baby It’s Cold Outside...... arr. Stitzel Just a Closer Walk with Thee.... arr. Custer Wind Symphony Hot Chocolate...... arr. Lewis Michael Prichard, Director Arabesque No. 1 for Mallet Varsity Band Jazz Collective Rich Medd, Director Ensemble...... Debussy/Hirsch Big Band Holiday...... arr. Strommen The Quest ...... David Shaffer Symphonic Suite...... Clifton Williams Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Three Pieces for American Band, Let It Snow!...... arr. Lewis Set #2...... Timothy Broege West Delaware Into the Storm...... Robert W. Smith WDMS Winter Concert Concert Band Highlight from Les December 5, 2016 Dashing Through the Snow....arr. Saucedo Miserables...... Schonberg/ed. Vinson Robyn Wulfekuhle, Director Still, Still, Still...... arr. Sebesky Wonderful Christmastime..... arr. Dawson April 13, 2017 5th Grade Band Concert shared with the Jingle Bells...... J.S. Pierpont Davis County CSD University of Iowa Symphony Band Ode to Joy...... arr. Higgins Bloomfield The University of Iowa Hard Rock Blues...... arr. Higgins February 14, 2017 Voxman School of Music Concert Hall Aaron Ottmar, Director 6th Grade Band Jazz Alliance Wind Ensemble American Spirit March...... arr. O’Reilly Bean’s Bag...... Ethan Freier Rob Medd, Director A Jingle Bell Fantasy...... arr. Kinyon Burst...... Sean O’Loughlin Jingle Bells & Jungle Jazz Collective One Life Beautiful...... Julie Giroux Drums...... arr. Williams Without A Trace...... Doug Beach Suite of Old American Dances.... Bennett
The Iowa Bandmaster 43 The Chimes of May 23, 2017 Lassus Trombone...... Loras Schissel Liberty...... Goldman/ed. Schissel Symphonic Band Hopak!...... William Owens Combined WHS Wind Ensemble & Rich Medd, Director The Best of Journey...... Paul Murtha UI Symphony Band Energetikos...... Gary Gilroy At Morning’s First Light...... Gillingham Quad City Wind Ensemble May 17, 2017 Lightning Field...... John Mackey Brian Hughes, Music Director Varsity Jazz Band The Sound of Music...... Rodgers & Rod Pierson, Director Hammerstein/Bennett Sack of Woe...... Adderley/Kamuf October 23, 2016 Sweet Georgia Bright...... Lloyd/Kamuf Wind Ensemble Sweet Sixteen Tropical Update...... Bret Zvacek Rob Medd, Director Caccia and Chorale...... Clifton Williams Themes from “Green Gigantic March...... Julius Fučik Concert Band Bushes”...... Grainger/setting by Daehn Symphony No. 3...... Vittorio Giannini , Director Rob Medd One Life Beautiful...... Julie Giroux Renaissance Revel Pampeana No. 3...... Ginastera/Bimm ...... Susato/Singleton Suite of Old American Dances.... Bennett Mambo Perro Loco II. Impetuosamente ...... Julie Giroux Incantation and Dance...... Chance Midway March...... Williams/Moss Willow Blossoms...... John Philip Sousa Chorale Prelude: Turn Not A Disney Spectacular...... John Moss Mt. Pleasant Community MS Thy Face...... Vincent Persichetti Varsity Band May Concert Variations on a Korean Rich Medd, Director May 22, 2017 Folk Song Majestia...... James Swearingen Adam Creager, Director ...... John Barnes Chance Autumn on White Lake...... Samuel Hazo In The Winter of 1730 –A River’s 7th & 8th Grade Concert Band December 11, 2016 Journey...... James Swearingen Ceremony, Chant, & Ritual...... Shaffer Holiday Concert The Message on the Rock...... Sheldon Italian Feast...... David Bobrowitz Selections by the Big River Brass Band Liadov Fanfare...... Brian Beck A Christmas Festival...... Leroy Anderson Lux Aurumque...... Eric Whitacre Minor Alterations...... David Lovrien December Dance...... Andrew Boysen, Jr.
February 26, 2017 FIESTA! A musical celebration of Carnaval Huapango...... Moncayo/trans. Osmon La Fiesta Mexicana...... H. Owen Reed Gallito...... Santiago Lope Carnaval!...... Julie Giroux Danzón No. 2...... Márquez/trans. Nickel Amparito Roca...... Texidor/Winter
May 13, 2017 Heroic Measures Prelude and Fugue (The “Spitfire”)...... Walton/Noble A Movement for Rosa...... Camphouse Siegfried’s Funeral Music, from Götterdämmerung...... Wagner/Whear Parade of the Charioteers, from Ben-Hur...... Rózsa/Hawkins Hymn for the Lost and the Living...... Eric Ewazen In Memoriam, September 11, 2001 Concerto for Clarinet.....Shaw/Heuschen Ian Aplington, clarinet Winner – 2017 Charles B. DCamp Concerto Competition David...... Stephen Melillo Michelle Crouch, soprano
44 The Iowa Bandmaster Tipton Nightsong...... Richard Saucedo West Liberty Jeremiah “Dusty” Johnson, Director Rough Riders...... King/Swearingen Winter Concert Spring Concert May 15, 2017 February 13, 2017 7th/8th Grade Band Washington Laura Rodriguez, Director Tyger Tyger, Burning Bright...... Shank 5th and 6th Spring Concert Adrenaline Engines....Randall Standridge Washington Performing Arts Center Cadet Band Krakatoa...... William Owens May 1, 2017 Ryukyu-Bushi: Song of A Disney Spectacular...... arr. Moss the Samurai...... Patrick J. Burns 5th Grade Band Through the Mist...... Brian Balmages Joust! Don Hughes, Director Attack of the Garden Gnomes...... Loest May 22, 2017 6th Grade Band March Premier...... Gerald Sebasky Name Those Classics...... arr. McGinty Concert Band Shark Attack...... Les Taylor Afterburn...... Randall Standridge Dansbury Run...... Michael Sweeney Aruba Tuba...... Timothy Loest Legend...... Brian Balmages King Cotton...... arr. Osterling Passage of Arms...... Jack Wilds Pevensey Castle...... Robert Sheldon Intermediate Band Everything Is Awesome...... arr. Ford Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?...... arr. Lopez Craig McClenahan, Director Go West! Our Director...... Bigelow/Balent West Liberty Middle School May 25, 2017 5th Grade Band Attack of the Zombie Trombones..... Neek A Spring Band Extravaganza Entrada...... Michael Story Cayuga Lake Overture...... Sweeney May 8 2017 A Western Lullaby...... arr. Kinyon Laura Rodriguez, Director Laredo...... John Higgins West Liberty The Magnificent Seven...... arr. Story A Fall Concert Cadet Band November 14, 2016 Creatures in the Attic...... Brian Balmages Washington Laura Rodriguez, Director Be Still, My Soul...... arr. R. W. Smith SEIBA JH Large Group Contest The Gold Rush of 1849...... Rob Grice Clear Creek Amana HS Concert Band March 31, 2017 The Legacy of Heroes...... arr. Story Concert Band Craig McClenahan, Director March of the Irish Guard...... arr. Ployhar The Avenger March...... arr. Clark MS Advanced Band A Song for Friends...... Larry Daehn Nightsong...... Richard Saucedo Highland Legend...... John Moss Spy Games...... Ralph Ford The Great Locomotive Chase...... Smith
The Iowa Bandmaster 45 Iowa Bandmasters Association Endowment Fund Committee Annual Meeting – February 15, 2017
IBA Endowment Fund Committee Members attending on site: Gene Gross – Chair (SC), Doug Herbon - Treasurer (NE), with Wayne Jacobson - Financial Advisor. Committee Members attending telephonically: Cheryl Crandell (NW), Myron Welch (SE), Chuck Teutsch (SW), John Aboud - Secretary (NC), Aaron Nuss - IBA Treasurer, and Russ Kramer - IBA President.
4:04 PM – The meeting was called to order by Gene Gross, Chair.
Secretary’s Report: 2016 Minutes were reviewed by the committee. (2016 minutes had been APPROVED by electronic voting af- ter the annual meeting so that Chairman Gross could submit approved minutes to the IBA Board of Directors and membership via the IBA Magazine.) The email meeting/vote in December 2016 approving the additional $1,000.00 donation from the Endowment Fund to the 2017 IBA conference was noted.
Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Treasurer, Doug Herbon. (Prior to the meeting, committee members received the most recent financial statements via email from Endowment Fund Committee Treasurer Doug Herbon and the most recent bimonthly report from IBA Treasurer Aaron Nuss.) • Treasurer Herbon shared that all Major Landers Scholarship money has been awarded. Kudos to the Major Landers chair for providing great contact information. An error was corrected regarding the dates on the report document. • Chairman Gross requested that CD Maturity Dates be included on future reports. • Treasurer’s report was APPROVED. (Myron Welch – motion, Cheryl Crandell – second)
The 2017-18 proposed Endowment Committee budget of $8,710.00 was presented by Doug Herbon (It was noted again that all Major Landers recipients have their funds.) • Date errors on the Endowment Fund Report were noted and corrected. • Proposed budget for 2016 was APPROVED. (Cheryl Crandell – motion, Myron Welch – second)
Review of Endowment Fund/Dean Fund Portfolio Investments: Report by Wayne Jacobson, Financial Advisor. (All committee members received the most recent investment data via email from Wayne Jacobson to Gene Gross prior to the meeting.) • Mr. Jacobson noted issues with the stock market last year and currently. Current feeling in the industry there is a 15-20% chance of a bear market. It was reported that our present balance between equity and bonds was 60% equity and 40% bonds. We are currently earning 3.07 & 3.58%. • Mr. Jacobson recommended that there be no change in investments or in investment balance between equities and bonds cur- rently held in the Endowment Fund/Dean Fund Portfolio Investments. • Motion to accept the recommendations of advisor Wayne Jacobson and stay the course with investments was APPROVED. (My- ron Welch – motion, Cheryl Crandall – second.) • Motion to maintain the “Prudent Investor” model was APPROVED (Chuck Teutsch – motion, Cheryl Crandall – second) • Motion to accept the recommendations of advisor Wayne Jacobson by Myron Welch; second by Cheryl Crandell. APPROVED.
IBA Treasurer Report – Aaron Nuss • The $10.00 contingency fee is still in place. • The goal continues to be to maintain enough money in the contingency fund to pay for a conference should something unfore- seen happen that causes a cancellation of the conference. • This is estimated at approximately $130,000.00
Contingency Fund Review: • The committee reviewed the status of the fund noting the position of the CDs. • The philosophy of “Safe and Accessible” for investment in these funds was discussed. • Motion to follow this model was APPROVED. (Myron Welch - motion; Cheryl Crandell – second). APPROVED IBA Spring Conference: The Endowment Fund will contribute $1,000.00 from the Dean Fund to sponsor clinics and/or perfor- mances in support of concert bands and/or chamber music for the 2017 Spring Conference. An additional $1000.00 was appropri- ated from the EF to assist with the funding of the New Sousa Band in 2017. IBA President Russ Kramer noted that the New Sousa Band has been confirmed for the IBA Conference and is scheduled to play at 6:30, Thursday, May 11.
5:15 PM, Motion to adjourn (Chuck Teutsch – motion, Cheryl Crandell – second). Meeting report submitted by John Aboud, Secretary. 2/16/17 (All committee votes were unanimous.)
46 The Iowa Bandmaster ENDOWMENT FUND SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS AS OF 12.31.16 Endowment and Dean Fund Current Holdings IShares Core Total U. S. Bond Market ETF (EF) Cash (EF) Putnam Diversified Income (EF) Growth Fund of America (EF/Dean) Putnam FLTG Rate Income (EF) Washington Mutual (EF/Dean) Captital Income Builder (EF) Money Market JPS (EF/Dean) SDPR S & P 500 ETF (EF) Bond Fund of America (Dean)
Contingency Fund Current Holdings Band Iowa Money Market Laddered CDs held in Veridian Credit Union
Value of Funds Held In the IBA Endowment Fund as of 12/31/16: Endowment and Dean Funds: Bank Iowa Checking Account: $ 2,602.29 Bank Iowa Money Market Account: $ 4,239.40 LPL Money Market Fund: $ 15,156.63 LPL Mutual Funds: $ 108,906.28 Total: $ 130,904.60 Contingency Fund: $ 91,504.27 Grand Total: $ 222,408.87 (Endowment + Contingency)
YEAR-TO-YEAR COMPARISONS Endowment Fund Portfolio Market Contingency Fund Portfolio Value w/checking & money market but Market Value w/o Contingency Fund. 12/31/16 $ 130,904.60 12/31/16 $ 91,504.27 12/31/15 $ 123,994.06 12/31/15 $ 87,435.87 12/31/14 $ 122,127.14 12/31/14 $ 80,285.70 12/31/13 $ 116,134.03 12/31/13 $ 74,062.06 12/31/12 $ 97,030.25 12/31/12 $ 64,688.44 12/31/11 $ 91,393.72 12/31/11 $ 57,397.74 01/31011 $ 85,951.86 01/31/11 $ 50,766.98 01/31/10 $ 80,756.30 01/31/10 $ 40,501.13 01/31/09 $ 64,644.50 01/31/09 $ 30,440.35 12/31/07: $ 93,623.28 12/31/07 $ 27,256.22 01/12/07: $ 89,058.40 01/12/07 $ 19,129.64 (12/31/01: $ 60,595.96)
Endowment Fund: The increase in membership dues has had a significant impact on our ability to fund Major Landers awards without accessing our long-term investments.
Contingency Fund: The portion of membership dues dedicated to self- insure against any unforeseen cause that would cancel the conference and leave the IBA liable for all expenses is extended indefinitely.
The Iowa Bandmaster 47 48 The Iowa Bandmaster The Iowa Bandmaster 49 Iowa Bandmasters Association of the laptop, the operating system could Triplett presented her written report. Board of Directors Meeting not be updated to the most recent version. Conference Equipment (Gerth/Sletten) Downtown Marriott Hotel Support for the existing OS will be discon- – (See written report on following pages). Presidential Suite tinued in the future, and since credit cards Co-Chairs Jayson Gerth and Nathan Sletten May 10, 2 017 are processed on that machine, having the were not in attendance (Conference duties), latest operating system was a necessity for Secretary Cook presented their written President Russ Kramer called the security. The board approved the request report. meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: from Secretary Cook to replace the existing Elections (Bertrand) – (See written report Russ Kramer, Myron Peterson, Steve Cook IBA laptop computer. on following pages). Chair Jerry Bertrand Aaron Nuss, Dick Redman, and Michael Discussed a new “House Rule” to presented his written report. Golemo. address questions on changes in Secretary/ Historian (Crandell) – (See written President Kramer welcomed Jane Treasurer/Magazine Editor positions. The report on following pages). Chair Mary Triplett (newly elected president-elect), and new rule clears up confusion on which Crandell presented her written report. Tiffany Wurth (newly selected assistant items IBA will cover or reimburse during Parliamentarian (Stark) – Parliamen- treasurer) as observers. the apprentice year for those positions. tarian Fred Stark noted the duties and Treasurer Aaron Nuss presented a brief Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. responsibilities of the Parliamentarian. overview of Treasurer’s report. MMS Mike Golemo/Aaron Nuss. Motion Webmaster (Fritz) – (See written report Secretary Steve Cook presented a brief passed unanimously. on IBA website). Chair Liz Fritz presented overview of membership totals and confer- her written report. ence pre-registrations. Respectfully submitted Mentorship (Ewan) – (See written The board reviewed the memorials for Steven Cook, I.B.A. Secretary report on following pages). Chair Chris approval. After discussion, memorials were Ewan presented his written report. approved as follows. MMS Myron Peterson/ I.B.A. BUSINESS MEETING I.B.A.R.D. (Brizzi) - (See written report Mike Golemo to approve memorials in the Friday & Saturday, May 12 & 13, 2017 on following pages). Chair Paul Brizzi was amount of $50.00 for Weston Noble, Greg Downtown Marriott Hotel not in attendance. Secretary Cook presented Marolf, George Curtis, John McCartney, his written report. Dick Goettsch, and Donn Modlin. In addi- Friday, May 12, 2017 Public Relations (Schroeder) – (See tion, a single $50.00 memorial contribution President Russ Kramer called the meet- written report on following pages). Chair would be made to the endowment fund ing to order at 8:01 A.M. and welcomed Pam Schroeder presented her written report. for the following: Chuck Mahaffey, Gene those present. President Kramer reminded Elementary Affairs (Bailey) – (See Krueger, Richard Lynch, David Rissler, anyone presenting a report to give a copy to written report on following pages). Chair and John Oehrle. Secretary Steve Cook. Audra Bailey presented her written report. A proposal from Jacqui Meunier and Secretary’s Report (Cook) – (See writ- Concert Band Affairs (Buttermore) Jason Heeren was discussed in detail (copy ten report on following pages). Motion by –(See written report on following pages). of the proposal on following pages). The Liz Fritz, seconded by Ryan Arp to approve Chair Andrew Buttmore presented his writ- board felt the festival was a good idea the Secretary’s Report. The motion passed. ten report. but would like to see the idea developed Treasurer’s Report (Nuss) – (Written Marching Band Affairs (Peters) – (See state wide. It was suggest that interest in a report on following pages). Motion by Mike written report on following pages) – Chair festival could be surveyed by the Research Peters, seconded by Charles Oldenkamp to Mike Peters presented his written report. & Development committee and depending approve the Treasurer’s Report. The motion Jazz Affairs (Arp) – (See written report on the results of that survey, having the passed. on following pages). Chair Ryan Arp pre- Concert Band Affairs committee formulate Magazine Editor’s Report (Redman) sented his written report. a plan to implement the idea.It was also – (See written report on following pages). President Kramer called for a recess at noted that the Marching Band and Jazz Dick Redman presented his written report. 8:47 a.m. Meeting will reconvene at 8 a.m. Band Affairs committees should be consid- IAAE Report (Kuehner) – (See written Saturday morning in the Waterloo room. ered in proposals to look at best practices report on following pages). Leon Kuehner used in other state festivals and competi- presented his written IAAE report. Saturday, May 13, 2017 tions. The board voted unanimously to not President Kramer appointed a committee President Kramer reconvened the meet- fund the proposal at this time. President (Tiffany Wurth, Mark Philgreen, and Chris ing at 8:00 a.m. Kramer welcomed those Kramer will respond to Jacqui and Jason Ewan) to evaluate the honorariums for in attendance asked to resume committee and formulate a plan to move forward. President, Secretary, Treasurer, Magazine reports. President Kramer noted that Lamoni has Editor, Conference Exhibits, Conference College Affairs (Doerffel) - (See writ- completed all of the necessary change of Equipment, and Magazine Advertising. ten report on following pages). Chair Mark district paperwork and the transfer has been Kramer asked the committee to report back Doerffel presented his written report. approved by both IBA districts. Lamoni at Saturday’s meeting. Student Affairs (Mead) – (No report will be assigned to SCIBA beginning July submitted). Chair Brent Mead was not in 1, 2017. Approval letters have been sent Committee Chair Reports attendance. No report submitted, no report to directors, administrators, and district Conference Exhibits (Strohmaier/ given. presidents. Williams) – (See written report on follow- Research & Development (Galyen) – During the selection process for the new ing pages). Co-Chair Jennifer Williams (See written report on following pages). treasurer, a discrepancy between the IBA presented her written report. Chair Daniel Gaylen presented his written Bylaws and the operations manual was JH/MS Affairs (Kamp) – (See writ- report. discovered. The operations manual will be ten report on following pages). Chair Ann Endowment Fund (Gross) – (See writ- updated to reflect the process as described Kamp presented her written report. ten report on following pages). Chair Gene in the IBA Bylaws. No action required. Major Landers (Triplett) – (See writ- Gross presented his written report. Secretary Cook noted that due to the age ten report on following pages). Chair Jane Technology (Oldenkamp) – (See written
50 The Iowa Bandmaster report on following pages). Chair Charles this is one of only three times each year The totals listed above number 24 fewer Oldenkamp presented his written report. to add or amend the IBA Resolutions. No members than at this time last year. changes were suggested. Conference pre-registration was 508 this District President Reports Past President’s Report (Golemo) – year, 13 more than last year. Four pre-reg- N.C.I.B.A. (Griffin) - (See written report (See written report on following pages). istrations were received after the postmark on following pages). NCIBA President Jeff Past President Michael Golemo presented deadline. Those late registrations were not Griffin presented his written report. his written report. processed and are not included in the pre- N.E.I.B.A. (Philgreen) – (See writ- President-Elect’s Report (Peterson) - registration count. ten report on following pages). NEIBA (See written report on following pages). I will be sending out a dues reminder President Mark Philgreen was not in President-Elect Myron Peterson presented again in late August. Please note that dues attendance. Secretary Cook presented his written report. remain unchanged for 2017-2018. Active Philgreen’s written report. President’s Report (Kramer) – (See = $65.00; Associate = $35.00; Retired = N.W.I.B.A. (Wurth) - (See written report written report on following pages). $20.00; and Student = $10.00. Please try on following pages). NWIBA President President Russ Kramer presented his writ- to remember to send in a membership Tiffany Wurth presented her written report. ten report information card even if you have already S.C.I.B.A. (Strohmaier) – (See writ- President Kramer turned the IBA paid your dues for 2017-2018. This is the ten report on following pages). SCIBA Business meeting over to new IBA President best way to keep the database up-to-date. President Chris Strohmaier presented his Myron Peterson. Membership information can be checked written report. President Peterson presented the Past and updated 24 hours a day from the I.B.A. S.E.I.B.A. (Smith) – (See written report President’s pin to Russ Kramer. web site (http://www.bandmasters.org/). I on following pages). SEIBA President John President Peterson recognized the new also want to encourage members to notify Smith was not in attendance. Secretary IBA President-Elect Jane Triplett and me of address changes throughout the year. Cook presented Smith’s written report. newly selected apprentice IBA Treasurer This ensures that you do not miss any S.W.I.B.A. (Hart) – (See written report Tiffany Wurth. I.B.A. mailings and helps to reduce extra on following pages). SWIBA President President Peterson entertained a motion postage expense to our organization. A Paul Hart presented his written report. to adjourn. Motion to adjourn by Russ deadline reminder card will be published Kramer, seconded by Gene Gross. Having in the Fall issue of the Iowa Bandmaster Old Business – None no further business, the meeting was ad- magazine. journed by acclamation at 8:49 a.m. I would like to remind everyone giving a New Business report or submitting a resolution today that Mission Statement – President Elect IBA Executive Board Meeting I need a written copy for the records. Myron Peterson presented the resolution Saturday, May 13, 2017 for changing the mission statement of IBA. President Myron Peterson called the Respectfully submitted, Mission statement was presented as fol- meeting to order at 8:56 a.m. Steven Cook, I.B.A. Secretary lows: “The Iowa Bandmasters Association, The board discussed several items con- Inc. is a professional organization whose cerning IBA committees. Items discussed mission is to promote excellence in bands included members, responsibilities, proce- MAGAZINE EDITOR’S REPORT through professional development, mentor- dures, and duties. No action was taken. I would like to take this opportunity ship, performance, and advocacy.” Past President Kramer thanked the to thank the various individuals and band Motion to adopt mission statement as Board for all of their help, support, and programs that submitted articles to the presented by Myron Peterson, seconded by friendship during the past year. Iowa Bandmaster magazine this past year. John Smth. Motion passed unanimously. President Peterson entertained a motion Also, a big thank you to Chad Allard, Honorariums – The Honorarium com- to adjourn. Motion to adjourn by Russ Elaine Menke, Denise Graettinger and Jerry mittee (Tiffany Wurth, Mark Philgreen, Kramer, seconded by Michael Golemo. Kinney for their part in making the maga- Chris Ewan) presented their review of the Having no further business, the meeting zine a success. These combined contribu- current honorariums, and recommended was adjourned at 9:24 a.m. tions make the magazine an educational that honorariums be set as follows. and informative publication that I hope the President: $1,600.00 (contigent on total Respectfully submitted, membership appreciates. conference operating budget in the black) Steven G. Cook, I.B.A. Secretary Thank you to those IBA members who Secretary: $1,600.00 contributed articles to the magazine this Treasurer: $1,600.00 SECRETARY’S REPORT past year. Magazine Editor: $1,600.00 Membership totals as of May 05, 2017: For future reference, my email address is Exhibits Co-Chairs (X2): $599.49 SW 72 (-5) [email protected]. Equipment Co-Chairs (X2): $800.00 SC 294 (+1) The deadline dates for next year are Magazine Advertising Chair: $500.00 SE 188 (-8) listed below: Webmaster: $599.49 NW 118 (-1) Summer issue: June 10, 2017 Motion by Christa Miller, seconded by NC 106 (0) Fall issue: October 6, 2017 Mark Doerffel to approve the honorari- NE 265 (-10) Winter issue: January 5, 2018 ums as listed above. Motion passed unani- OS 72 (-1) Conference issue: March 2, 2018 Totals 1,115 (-24) mously. I encourage any IBA member to sub- President Kramer noted the Summer Active 754 (-4) mit an article to the magazine editor that Planning meeting will be held July 14, 2017 Retired 196 (-14) they feel would be interesting to the starting at 10:00 a.m. Associate 79 (-8) membership. Parliamentarian Stark asked for amend- Student 84 (+3) ments or additions to the IBA Resolutions Honorary Life 2 (-1) Respectfully submitted, the required three times. Stark noted that Totals 1,115 (-24) Dick Redman, IBA Magazine Editor
The Iowa Bandmaster 51 RUNOFF ELECTION REPORT 2017 Performance Award” at the 2017 State Solo/ • 8 Travel Companies, Eligible IBA voting members: Ensemble Festival and are available to per- • 4 Print Music Retailers, • 921 members form at the SAI Convention are eligible to • 3 Uniform/Accessory Companies, On-line Voting: apply. The 2017 recipient has to be decided. • 1 Consulting Service, • 27 votes were cast. We video recorded eligible candidates at • 1 storage/casework company, Paper Ballots: the Outstanding Performance Showcase re- • 1 Awards and Apparel Company, • 20 paper ballots were sent to members cital in Ames on May 10. The application • 1 Instrument Repair Company with no e-mail addresses. deadline is May 15. Applicants who are un- • 1 custom batons & cases • Two requests for a paper ballot from able to perform on May 10 can still submit • 3 professional organizations. members with e-mail addresses. their own recording until the deadline. Elec- • Of the 22 paper ballots, 7 were returned tronic submission is highly recommended. INCOME: before the Feb. 24 deadline. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholar- Booth fees with an IBA Associate member- Total Votes cast in the Runoff Election: ship and perform at the SAl conference on ship: • 534 votes. August 3 at the Community Choice Credit • 2 – 12’ x 16’ @1000.00* = $2,000.00 • 56% of the membership voted in the Union Convention Center in Des Moines. • 58 –6’ x 8’ @ 300.00* =$17,400.00 Runoff Election. An application was sent to all directors Fees for additional booth space: President-elect candidates: Colleen Hecht, with students who received the Outstand- • 29 – 6’ x 8’ @ 300.00 = $8,700.00 Jayson Gerth and Jane Triplett ing Performance Award. Following the ap- *Each exhibitor is also charged $35 for their plication deadline, the applications will be first booth to cover their annual IBA member- General Election Report 2017 shared with the committee via google docs ship. This accounts for 60 additional member- Eligible IBA voting members: and they will vote electronically for their ships to IBA totalling $18,300. This amount • 921 members 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices to select a winner is not included in this report. On-line Voting: of the scholarship. The winner will be post- TOTAL INCOME...... $28,100.00 • 418 votes were cast. ed on the website on or around June 1 and Paper Ballots: announced at the summer business meeting. EXPENSES (estimate) • 20 paper ballots we sent to members with Marriott Hotel Exhibit Space...... $4,035.00 no e-mail addresses. Respectfully submitted, Freeman Decorating...... $3,735.44 • One request for a paper ballot from a Pam Schroeder, Public Relations Chair Security...... $750.00 member with an e-mail address. TOTAL EXPENSES (estimate)...... $8,520.84 • Of the 21 paper ballots 10 were returned Public Relations Committee Members: before the April 1 deadline. NE ...... Daniel Kleinheinz (17) NET PROFIT FROM EXHIBITS Total votes cast in the General Election: NW ...... Dave Kovama (17) (approximate)...... $19,579.56 • 428 votes. This is 148 fewer votes as com- SC ...... Pam Schroeder (18) pared to the 2016 IBA General Election. NC ...... Katherine Simpson (18) Submitted by 45.3% of the membership voted in the SE ...... Stephanie Williamson (18) Jennifer Williams & Chris Strohmaier General Election SW...... Alex Albertson (18) IBA Exhibits Total number of votes cast for President- Elect: 413 votes IBA HISTORIAN REPORT CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT REPORT Total number of confirmation votes for Continuing Education via reading First and foremost, we must thank IBA Secretary – 416 votes & scanning archives are advancing my several organizations who contribute their re- Total number of votes cast for Karl L. knowledge immensely of our organiza- sources to helping this conference run. Thanks King Distinguished Service Award, Active tion. With this, I have had communication to West Music and the Percussion Source for – 413 votes with Dick Redman about having an annual providing our major performance venue per- Total number of votes cast for Karl L. “Historian’s Corner” article printed in the Fall cussion, including a drum set in the jazz ven- King Distinguished Service Award, Retired IBA Magazine to showcase some gems I have ues, Rieman Music for providing three pianos, – 404 votes uncovered. Wenger Corporation for providing all music I have had correspondence with Mi- stands and stand carts, and our Southeast Polk Respectfully submitted, chael Whittlesey at LaPorte City Printing & and Earlham conference student helpers. We Jerry Bertrand, IBA Elections Chair Design, Inc. formally, LaPorte City Printing, further would like to thank Southeast Polk HS Inc., where the IBA Magazines were printed and Earlham HS for assisting with AV needs, PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT (from September 1969 to the Summer of and Southeast Polk HS for providing sound OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR 2002), before the switch to Pella Printing. He shells. AWARDS: The 2017 recipients are: sent me an email stating that we may proceed Finally, Rebecca Lorsch and the Marriott Elementary/Middle School Principal: without any hindrance of formality. He wished Hotel continue to treat us well in regard to Mrs. Cindy Barwick us well in continuing to preserve our history. logistics. We are pleased with their attention Sheldon Middle School to detail and thoroughness, and from our per- Nominated by Jeana Larson Respectfully submitted, spective, the relationship between the IBA and High School Principal Mary Crandell, IBA Historian the Des Moines Marriott continues to grow Mr. Bill Peters and strengthen. Newton School CONFERENCE EXHIBITS REPORT Nominated by Jim Beerends, Michelle This year there are 60 companies exhibit- Respectfully submitted, Banwell, Dan Stecker ing in 89 booth spaces. Jayson Gerth and Nathan Sletten Superintendent In 2016, there were 54 companies exhibit- Conference Equipment Co-Chairs Mr. Ken Howard ing in 80 booth spaces. South Hamilton Community Schools Of the 60 companies exhibiting, there are: IBA ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE Nominated by Kaily Macdonald, Alexa • 18 Instrument and Accessories Retailers, SCHOOL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Gibbs • 14 University and College Music 1) Introductions School Administrators of Iowa Scholarship Departments, a. Audra Bailey, Ann Kamp, Maureen, Jer- Seniors who earned an “Outstanding • 5 Fundraisers, ilynn K, Megan Irey, Monica Boogard,
52 The Iowa Bandmaster Jill Doble, Martin Aldrich, Stephanie Thank You to all that helped with the change “Live accompaniment is encouraged, but Nuss, Wendy Morton, Jay Kahn, Christa in venue for rehearsal. Kim Archer was great when not possible recorded accompani- Miller, Mary Benton, Kevin Mackinster. with the students and the commissioned piece ment is allowed without consequence. The 2) Elementary/Middle School News from was a success.It currently is not published but director will supply all equipment including IBA Districts this will be pursued. extension cords when a recorded accompani- a. NWIBA – Sioux City Honor Band There were many that brought up concerns ment is used” b. NCIBA – No Report about rehearsal not at the Marriott. Most c. SWIBA – Nor Report expressed that they were fine if this was a one- Respectfully submitted, d. SCIBA – Grandview Honor Band start- year change. All expressed that they thought Andrew Buttermore ed a 6th grade honor band this year. the honor band should be at the Marriott again IBA Concert Band Affairs Committee chair e. NEIBA – Marion, Five Seasons, Young next year. Issues such as directors really want Musicians’ to be able to sit in part of the rehearsal between MARCHING BAND AFFAIRS REPORT f. SEIBA – The SEIBA Elementary Honor sessions, acoustics (soloists that were heard The Marching Band Affairs committee met Band continues (3rd year). Two bands well at rehearsal, were not at concert), added on May 11, 2017. The following items were this year: one for 1st year players and costs, etc. discussed. one for 2nd year players. The event Aaron Perrine will be our composer/direc- 1. Passing of new rules: was held at Washington High School on tor next year. The following rules have been passed by April 22nd. We are looking for someone This is my last year on this committee. I the IHSMA executive board and will be to chair that event for next year as Amy would like to thank you for my time serving as put in place for the 2017 fall competitive Jackson will be retiring. chairperson of the Middle School Affairs. It season: 3) Ideas/Concerns has been an honor! a. A Color Guard/Auxiliary Unit is defined a. Develop a better elementary network. as any person or group of performers b. The repertoire list on the IBA website Respectfully submitted whose primary purpose is to create a needs to updated. Set criteria. Ann Kamp, Middle School Affairs visual effect. Rationale: This would pro- i. Elementary Chairs need to look vide better clarification of what constitutes ii. Amy Jackson/Liz Fritz – ask for form CONCERT BAND AFFAIRS REPORT a band with and a band without a color iii. Lisa Lang – ask for book of literature The IBA concert band affairs committee guard. iv. Contact Steve Cook to email form. met on Thursday, May 11 at 4:00 PM in the b. No recorded music or recorded rhyth- c. Provide clearer information for MS/ city center lounge at the Des Moines Marri- mic pulse may be used during the Elementary large group festivals. ott Hotel. Present were the following mem- adjudicated portion of the performance. d. Maybe start a solo/ensemble list in the bers: Jeana Larson (NW), Josh Greubel (NE), All music occurring from salute to salute future. Courtney Sommer (SW), Andrew Buttermore must be produced ‘live and in real time’ 4) Clinic ideas for 2018 IBA Conference (SC), Carl Collins (SE) invited guests – Alan or prerecorded or sequenced for playback a. Invite Scott Lang – “Be a Part of the Greiner (IHSMA) Thad Driskell (All-State on a ‘one stroke, one note basis.’ Recorded Band” Band Chair) Not in attendance – Kurt Kiss- sound effects that provide no metro- b. When to Start Double Reeds/Advice for inger (NC) nomic pulse are acceptable. Rationale: Beginning Double Reed Players Thad Driskell updated the committee The entire evaluated performance should c. Change meeting location to Windows on changes and clarifications regarding the be completely created by the students, on 7th for future years. All-State Band audition process. There will live and without assistance of a recording. d. Two separate reading bands (Grade .5 – be no alto clarinet spots in the band begin- The sounds created electronically should 2) (Grade 2-3) ning this year. The alto clarinet spots that did not give assistance in keeping tempo. Pen- e. Elementary Rhythm Studies (possibly exist have been moved to bass clarinet. The alty for violation: Rating disqualification, already in the works) major scale process remains the same, but comments are returned (just like any other f. Panel Discussion for directors who the language has been clarified and will be regulation violation). teach it all! included in the fall IHSMA bulletin. The lan- c. Props built and/or used, including drum g. Encourage participation from everyone! guage regarding Eb clarinet, piccolo and Eng- major podiums, that measure over 6’ in 5) Reflections from this year’s IBA 8th lish horn has also been clarified and will be height and place the participants’ feet 6’ Grade Honor Band included in the fall bulletin. above the ground level, must have appro- a. Rehearsal had to be held at Drake After discussion, a motion was made and priate safety railings. Rationale: Protec- University due to the fact that the Catho- passed to recommend to IHSMA to change the tion for participants against falls (OSHA lic Pastoral Center was under construc- Duplication of Personnel rule regarding solo/ Regulations). Penalty for violation: En- tion which moved other events to the ensemble festival. The rationale for doing so semble will not be allowed to perform Marriott. is to allow smaller schools more flexibility in with the item in violation. b. There was a concern that this was some- putting together ensembles ultimately allow- d. Any prerecorded sounds used that are thing this year that will be start of some- ing students to participate in ensembles who copyrighted must have permission ob- thing that would continue for years to otherwise may not have been able to. The com- tained for their use, similar to copyright come. mittee recommends that the heading in section consideration for music. Bands must c. Directors were unable to drop in on re- 6) paragraph C be changed to “Duplication of provide a copy of permission obtained hearsals. Music” items 1 and 2 will be removed. Item to the IHSMA office at the time of- reg d. Rehearsal time was cut down. 3 will be retained – “Students may not perform istration (just like they do for all other e. Acoustic differences between rehearsal the same piece of music more than once dur- permissions). Rationale: Brings practice and performance. ing the festival day.” in compliance with U.S. Copyright Law. Alan Greiner asked the committee to dis- Penalty for violation: Complete dis- Respectfully submitted, cuss allowing recorded accompaniments qualification with a letter sent to school’s Audra Bailey, Elementary Affairs Chair for solo/ensemble performances. Currently administration notifying them of the Ann Kamp, Middle School Affairs Chair SmartMusic is allowed. Those using Smart- situation. Music are basically using it as a recording. 2. The committee would like to propose the MIDDLE SCHOOL AFFAIRS After discussion, the committee approved adoption of lowering the minimum time Honor Band went smoothly yesterday. the following recommendation to IHSMA: requirement for 1A and 2A bands to 6:00
The Iowa Bandmaster 53 and keep the 3A and 4A bands at the 7:00 were matched with 1st and 2nd year directors will be in 2018. Recordings will be due by minimum. The maximum time limit of who desired a mentor. This program is done in IMEA in November 2017. 11:00 would remain the same for all class- conjunction with the rather sophisticated IAAE • The 2018 installment of the Band es. Rational: The lower time limit would program managed by Leon Kuehner. Conductor’s Forum will be hosted at the allow the schools with less resources and In addition a list of potential IBARD University of Northern Iowa on January possibly less instructional time to concen- members was published in the IBA maga- 19th and 20th. trate on a shorter period performance time. zine matching potential help with needs • Thank you to all the directors and students throughout our state. Each fall IBARD that attended college and university concerts Respectfully submitted, provides a list of potential workers, advisors over the past academic year. We would en- Michael Peters, Marching Band Affairs Com- and helpers from our membership. The list of courage musicians of all ages to seek out mittee Chairman volunteers was published in the fall edition of fine musical performances: band, choir, or- the IBA magazine chestra, throughout the year. IBA JAZZ REPORT The IBARD/ Past President’s Band con- • In the fall, a number of colleges around Abstract: tinues to perform every other year as part of the state are offering workshops for All- Jazz Affairs main focus this year has been the IBA Conference. The band is performing State and Honor Band auditions. Most, if on developing a safe and effective plan for as part of the 2017 Conference. The band will not all, are free to attend and participate. Copyright usage (all jazz festivals adopted) rehearse 1:00-3:00 on Thursday in Windows Band directors around the state are en- and the continued tracking of all festival judges. on 7th with conductors Guy Blair and Jay couraged to take advantage of this service Nugent. to the profession as many of these schools Commentary: The band looks forward to performing are actively looking to help programs Copyright usage and enforcement at festi- again as part of the 2019 Conference. advance their musical goals each year. vals was designed to protect schools and direc- • The Iowa Collegiate Honor Band will be tors from copyright violations. IHSMA utiliz- Submitted by: held at Nevada HS during the weekend of es the scanned cover of the charts while other Paul Brizzi, IBARD Chair IMEA. The concert will be at 2:00 PM that festivals may have you present the charts upon Saturday. The conductor will be Jack Stamp. check-in. For myself, I programmed charts this MAJOR LANDERS SCHOLARSHIP All questions regarding the event can be di- year and the copy sold to me by the arranger The results of the 2017 Major Lander rected to Erin Bodnar (Graceland), Nicholas did not have permission to arrange. Upon fur- Scholarship competition held at the annual Enz (St. Ambrose), and Nicholas Bratcher ther digging, I realized this would be in viola- state conference are as follows: (U. of Dubuque) tion. By enforcing this, it protected myself, my Winner ($2000)- NWIBA-Logan Musel, • Congratulations to Ron Johnson of UNI on school, and the arranger from any legal trouble. percussion – Storm Lake his retirement. If you are purchasing from jwpepper, kendor, Runner-up ($1500)- NEIBA-Alexis Hahn, • Welcome to Iowa: Justin Mertz (Associate ejazzlines, etc. you won’t have troubles, it re- clarinet – Cedar Falls Director of Bands – UNI) and Vincent Ken- ally boils down to purchasing director from Finalists ($1000 each): ney (Assistant Director/Low Brass – Drake) the arranger that there may be issues. NCIBA-Carlee Bertram, trumpet – Hamp- The 2017 Jazz Festival Judges list has been ton Submitted by: updated to contain all the judges hired at jazz SWIBA-Nadia Somers, horn – Atlantic Mark A. Doerffel, College Affairs Chair festivals across the state. The list last year took SCIBA-Cameron Mitchell, alto saxophone me awhile to hear back from all the festival – Johnston IBA MENTORSHIP REPORT hosts and this year when I asked for judge SEIBA-Adam Spiegel, percussion – Mus- A big thank you to IBA Mentorship names, I received all (except one) within a catine Coordinator Jim Fritz for working to serve week. This indicates to me that this was a use- I hope you all had the pleasure of hearing our organization’s newest members. Thank ful resource that festival hosts value and I will Logan perform at the banquet. you to the other members of the Mentor- gladly share with anyone who asks. I believe This year’s auditors were: Audra Bai- ship Committee: Ted Schacherer – NE, the days of printing this out are over, so please ley – Pleasant Valley; Rich Thimmesch – Bruce Jolivett – NC, Peter Calrson– NW, email me at [email protected] if Ankeny; Wade Presley – Nevada . John Hewett – SW, and Adam Creager – you wish to receive a copy of this document 1. A reminder to each district that the SE for all their work gathering information until I find a better way to share it. deadline for Major Landers applications and connecting 1st and 2nd year teachers to New Business: is December 1. Please keep reminding all active mentors. Also thank you to the 1) Jazz festival copyright: look into trying directors, especially those in districts where IBARD Committee for helping assign the to streamline how festival hosts handle this this deadline has traditionally been several IBARD Mentors: Paul Brizzi – SC, Chair- issue. weeks later. man, Rod Shedenhelm – NW, David 2) Jazz Festival Judges list, now has two 2. It came to our attention during the Ballman – NC, Leonard Upham – NE, Pete years on it. Look into the appropriate web- district chair meeting that not all districts have Jacobus – SW and Jerry Zinn – SE. site to post this document for all interested to an updated answer key for the theory test, con- There is an IAAE Mentorship Schol- utilize. sistent scoring or a list of terms to be shared as arship offering for first-year teachers a study guide. We are working to rectify that who attend IBA Conference. The IAAE Respectfully submitted, this summer. Mentorship funding will reimburse first year Ryan Arp, Jazz Band Affairs I look forward to passing this position teachers $250 to offset their conference ex- on to colleague, Diane Tordoff, of Chariton. penses: i.e. mileage, registration, hotel, meals, IBARD REPORT Rest assured, she will carry on the high stan- etc. IBARD members continued supporting dards of this position. With the guidance of Leon Kuehner Iowa band programs throughout our state. Each and the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education, district IBARD chair teamed with their respec- Respectfully submitted, Mentorship funding will continue for next tive mentor chair identifying new directors in Jane Triplett, Major Landers Chairperson year. Senate File 511 contained the $25,000 each district. Your IBARD chair contacted all funding for the IAAE mentoring program for IBARD members to compile a list of retired COLLEGE AFFAIRS REPORT the 2017-18 fiscal year passed both the house directors willing to serve as mentors. From • The next opportunity for a Small College and senate. Once the governor signs the legis- this list, with Jim Fritz’s help, IBARD mentors program to perform at the IBA convention lations, the IAAE will be working on raising
54 The Iowa Bandmaster The Iowa Bandmaster 55 the funds to match the $25,000 the legislature that all Major Landers recipients have their • The new online voting system was used has appropriated. funds.) Date errors on the Endowment Fund again successfully this spring. I had less We have already begun compiling the Report were noted and corrected. Proposed than 10 requests for help, when help names, addresses, etc. of all new first-year budget for 2016 was approved. (Cheryl Cran- was requested we were able to easily re- teachers. I would appreciate any assistance dell – motion, Myron Welch – second) solve their question or resend their voting in learning about recent hires. In August Review of Endowment Fund/Dean Fund invitation our committee will collect all of their con- Portfolio Investments: Report by Wayne • The Guidebook Mobile App is being used tact information as well as their adminis- Jacobson, Financial Advisor. (All committee again this year. Thanks to President Russ trator’s contact information so our IBARD members received the most recent investment Kramer and the board for continuing to sup- Mentors can contact them for site visits and our data via email from Wayne Jacobson to Gene porting this initiative. App features include Active Mentors can be assigned. Gross prior to meeting.) schedules and changes to schedules, hand- I wish to thank all of you that have served Mr. Jacobson noted issues with the stock outs, exhibitor maps, and sponsors, note in the role of mentor, whether it has been for- market last year and currently. Current feeling taking, messaging, and social media con- mal or informal. This is vital part of our role in the industry there is a 15-20% chance of a nections. In future years, I hope to have sup- as music educators to ensure that music educa- bear market. It was reported that our present port from the PR committee to help publi- tion remains vital in our state. balance between equity and bonds was 60% cize conference events in real-time through equity and 40% bonds. We are currently earn- the app and include more opportunities for Respectfully submitted, ing 3.07 & 3.58%. exhibitors. Chris Ewan, IBA Mentorship Chair Mr. Jacobson recommended that there be • Membership Directory has been working no change in investments or in investment well. Remember, you must login to the IBA ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE balance between equities and bonds currently site in order to access. ANNUAL MEETING held in the Endowment Fund/Dean Fund Port- Development Projects Offices of Jacobson Financial Services, LLC folio Investments. • Working with Joe Wilson to continue – Cedar Falls, Iowa Motion to accept the recommendations of to improve our login process. Our main February 15, 2017 advisor Wayne Jacobson and stay the course issue is new account creation outside of the IBA Endowment Fund Committee with investments was approved. (Myron Member Registration form. We still have too Members attending on site: Gene Gross – Welch – motion, Cheryl Crandall - second.) many people that create multiple accounts, Chair (SC), Doug Herbon - Treasurer (NE), Motion to maintain the “Prudent Investor” which creates much work for Steve, Aaron with Wayne Jacobson - Financial Advisor. model was approved. (Chuck Teutsch – mo- and Liz. I am hoping that tweaking these Committee Members attending tele- tion, Cheryl Crandall – second) items will continue moving us toward a phonically: Cheryl Crandell (NW), My- IBA Treasurer Report – Aaron Nuss smoother process for creating and maintain- ron Welch (SE), Chuck Teutsch (SW), John The $10.00 contingency fee is still in ing memberships. Aboud - Secretary (NC), Aaron Nuss - IBA place. The goal continues to be to maintain • Add the functionality to login from a Treasurer, and Russ Kramer - IBA Presi- enough money in the contingency fund to pay single-use email link to the member regis- dent. 4:04 PM – The meeting was called to for a conference should something unforeseen tration component. We currently use this in order by Gene Gross, Chair. happen that causes a cancellation of the con- the voting component. Secretary’s Report: 2016 minutes were ference. This is estimated at approximately • Update the member login widget to say reviewed by the committee. (2016 minutes $130,000.00 “Member ID” instead of “username”. had been APPROVED by electronic vot- Contingency Fund Review: The com- • Update the “Forgot your username?” link to ing after the annual meeting so that Chair- mittee reviewed the status of the fund say “Forgot your Member ID?”. man Gross could submit approved minutes noting the position of the CDs. The philoso- • Update the “Create an account” link in the to the IBA Board of Directors and member- phy of “Safe and Accessible” for investment login widget to https://bandmasters.org/ ship via the IBA Magazine.) The email meet- in these funds was discussed. member-registration ing/vote in December 2016 approving the Motion to follow this model was approved. additional $1,000.00 donation from the (Myron Welch - motion; Cheryl Crandell – ***Reminder *** Endowment Fund to the 2017 IBA conference second). • Website ads can be purchased for $30 was noted. IBA Spring Conference: The Endowment per month. Persons interested in com- Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Fund will contribute $1,000.00 from the Dean municating specific events may purchase Treasurer, Doug Herbon. (Prior to the meet- Fund to sponsor clinics and/or performances advertising on the IBA website to promote ing, committee members received the most in support of concert bands and/or chamber their event. Contact Chad Allard to purchase recent financial statements via email from music for the 2017 Spring Conference. An ad- an ad. Endowment Fund Committee Treasurer Doug ditional $1000.00 was appropriated from the • All new committee chairs should check out Herbon and the most recent bimonthly report EF to assist with the funding of the New Sousa the operations manual. Please send in an from IBA Treasurer Aaron Nuss.) Band in 2017. email any changes that should be posted on Treasurer Herbon shared that all Major IBA President Russ Kramer noted that the the website. It would also be helpful to send Landers Scholarship money has been New Sousa Band has been confirmed for the me an email saying no changes needed. awarded. Kudos to the Major Landers chair IBA Conference and is scheduled to play at for providing great contact information. An 6:30, Thursday, May 11. Respectfully submitted, error was corrected regarding the dates on the 5:15 p.m., Motion to adjourn (Chuck Liz Fritz, IBA Webmaster report document. Teutsch – motion, Cheryl Crandell – second). Chairman Gross requested that CD (All committee votes were unanimous.) TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT Maturity Dates be included on future The Technology Committee met in the City reports. Submitted by John Aboud Center Lounge during the Iowa Bandmasters Treasurer’s report was approved. Secretary, Endowment Committee Convention at 4pm on May 11. Members (Myron Welch - motion, Cheryl Crandell - present included Charles Oldenkamp, Bur- second) WEBMASTER REPORT - SUMMARY ton Hable, and Simon McCoy. Additionally, The 2017-18 proposed Endowment Website Liz Fritz and Michael Omarzu attended our Committee budget of $8,710.00 was pre- • Continuing to send eNewsletter once a meeting. sented by Doug Herbon. (It was noted again month and periodic announcements as needed The main content of the meeting
56 The Iowa Bandmaster centered around the potential for the tech- October 14 – MS/JH Honor Band Auditions – Cedar Falls - $500; 2nd Place – Allyson Kegel nology committee’s role in improving the Storm Lake – Oboe, CR Kennedy - $300; 3rd Place – John use of the Guidebook App for the Iowa November 4 – MS/JH Honor Band Festival; Dunning – Trombone, Cedar Falls - $200. Bandmasters Association Conference. Liz HS Honor Band Auditions – Storm Lake New NEIBA Board Members: President – Fritz shared a number of potential uses January 6 – HS Honor Band Festival; Major Kyle Engelhardt, Cedar Falls; President-Elect including: Landers Auditions – Sioux City – Chad Allard, CR Jefferson ● Session surveys February 19 – District Jazz Festival – Le Mars ● Conference notifications The next meeting for the district will be Respectfully submitted, ● Improved communication held on September 6, 2017. Mark Philgreen, 2016-17 NEIBA President ● Feedback on sessions ● Sharing of photos Respectfully submitted, SWIBA 2017 PRESIDENT’S REPORT The committee could aid the webmaster in Tiffany Wurth, President, NWIBA Winter/Spring SWIBA Highlights: the preparation of the app prior to the confer- The Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band ence and in promotion of the app and its uses. NCIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT had a fantastic trip to the Holiday Bowl in San Additionally, the committee reviewed our This year there are several people Diego over Christmas vacation. The band was education goals as outlined in the operations deserving of recognition within the NCIBA under the direction of Jarrod O’Donnell of manual. The committee discussed the need district. Lynn Corrow (Webster City), Faith Atlantic. The parade performance went very to propose technology sessions from within Ericson (South Central Calhoun), Mike McE- well, and we enjoyed all parts of our trip. We our group. We will be discussing proposals in niry (Mason City), and Mary Jean Nederhoff are currently preparing for our next trip in the months to come and submitting them for (Iowa Falls-Alden) will all be retiring at the the 2018-2019 school year, and the trip will consideration for the 2018 Iowa Bandmasters end of this school year. Our district is grateful be under the direction of Dave Clark from Conference. for these individuals for their years of service Glenwood High School. teaching band in the state of Iowa. We had a very successful SWIBA High Respectfully submitted, In addition to retirements and tenures, I School Honor Band. Our 9/10 band was con- Charles Oldenkamp, Technology Chair would like to recognize our Karl King Dis- ducted by Pete Jacobus (retired, Glenwood) tinguished Service Award candidates as and the 11/12 band was conducted by Steven NWIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT well as our Major Landers Scholarship can- Smyth. Both conductors and their bands did a Our winter business meeting was held didate. Candidates representing our district fantastic job! in conjunction with our High School Honor for this year’s Karl King Distinguished Service The SWIBA Young Band Director Award Band Festival on January 7, 2017, at Morning- Award are Tammy Aberson-Hansen from is a yearly award given to an outstanding side College in Sioux City. Clear Lake – Active, and Bernie Bjorklund young district member. Teachers need to have Membership will be working with our dis- from Nora Springs – Retired. The NCIBA taught between three and ten years and are trict colleges and universities to increase our Major Landers Scholarship candidate is nominated by parents, another director, and an college student membership. Membership in Carlee Bertram, from Hampton-Dumont. administrator. Our 2017 Young Band Director the district is up four members from last year. Our high school district honor band Award winner was Ryan Meyer from Harlan The MS/JH honor band is working with was held on January 7th at Iowa Central Middle School. James Swearingen to commission two pieces Community College in Fort Dodge. The We had two placing bands this year at for the 50th Anniversary concert in 2017. Mr. two conductors were Roger Cichy (Rhode the Iowa Jazz Championships. Treynor Swearingen will conduct one piece with each Island) and Carl Collins (North Scott). under the direction of Jeff Schoening placed band at the concert. One piece is finished and Our next meeting will be held on 8th in 2A and Harlan under the direction of he is working on the second. November 11th in conjunction with our Mid- Ryan Meyer placed 1st in 3A! Conductors for this year’s NWIBA High dle School Honor Band, which will be held at Courtney Sommer from Clarinda will be School Honor Band were Jerry Luckhardt Algona Community School’s new auditorium. the new SWIBA president next year. We will from the University of Minnesota School It is with great excitement that I also be electing new committee chairs in these of Music, Twin Cities, and Dr. Frank Tracz announce Joan Philgreen from Hampton-Du- categories: Director of Bands, Kansas State University. mont as our NCIBA president for the next two Our district jazz festival was held in years. Marching Band Affairs, Mentorship, and February. We had 32 high school bands and Major Landers 14 middle school bands participate in the Respectfully Submitted, Two SWIBA bands were selected to per- festival. We made some schedule chang- Jeff Griffin, NCIBA President form at this years IBA convention. The Clarin- es and added a MS clinician to this year’s da High School Concert Band under the direc- festival. Both went over quite well. NEIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT tion of Courtney Sommer performs at 3:00pm We had two candidates for the Major Land- Membership: NEIBA currently has 265 on Friday in the Iowa Ballroom. The Harlan ers Scholarship. The NWIBA representative members, as of 5/5/17. 6th Grade Band under the direction of Ryan for Major Landers was Logan Musel from 2016/17 Honor Band Festival Conductors/ Meyer performs at 11:00am on Saturday in the Storm Lake. Directors: Middle School - Jay Kahn (E Band) Iowa Ballroom. We are very proud of both of At this meeting, I presented the topic of & Gerald Ramsey (N Band). High School - these programs and I encourage you to attend getting our treasurer bonded. After presenting Jim Gosnell (King Band) & Rob Medd (Sousa their performance! my arguments, and much discussion, the mo- Band). Jazz Band: Damani Phillips (4A) and tion was passed. Colleen has her paperwork Myron Peterson (1A/2A/3A) SWIBA Officers for 2016-2017 in and is currently waiting to hear from the NEIBA Award Winners/Nominees: Philip President – Paul Hart, Tri-Center company that she applied to. The district also Schemann Excellence in Teaching Awards: Pres. Elect – Courtney Sommer, Clarinda voted to do a language revamp on the late fees Elementary - Ann Byersdorfer, Cedar Falls. Sect./Treasurer – Ruben Newell, Denison etc. that are attached to our district festivals. Middle School - Jill Dobel, Monticello. High Past President – Ryan Meyer, Harlan All registration fees are also now being sent School - Lesley Fleer, CR Kennedy. Karl King to our treasurer instead of being sent to each Distinguished Service Awards: Active - Steve IBA Affairs Committee Members: individual festival chair. Shanley, Coe College; Retired - Tom Haugen. Elementary Affairs – Tom Cronin, Harlan Here are the upcoming NWIBA events for 2017 NEIBA Roy Schwab/Major Landers JH/MS Affairs – Marty Aldrich, Clarinda next year: winners: 1st Place – Alexis Hahn – Clarinet, Concert Band Affairs – Courtney Sommer
The Iowa Bandmaster 57 58 The Iowa Bandmaster Marching Band Affairs – Mike Peters, band. Steve King and Kevin Makinster, both opportunity and immensely proud of our Creston from the Linn-Mar school district, were the organization, which is truly the “World’s Jazz Band Affairs – Dan Schoening, guest directors. Finest Bandmasters Association.” Glenwood Our Honor Band Festival auditions were IBARD – Pete Jacobus, Glenwood, Ret. held once again at Fairfield High School Respectfully submitted, Mentorship – John Hewett, Red Oak on Saturday, January 7th. Students were Michael Golemo, Immediate Past President Public Relations – Alex Albertson, Logan- selected for two junior high concert bands, Magnolia a high school concert band and a high school PRESIDENT-ELECT’S REPORT Major Landers – Mark Mendell, Abraham jazz band. This year the Honor Band Festival I. After nearly one year of collaboration Lincoln, CB was held at Voxman Music building in Iowa across the membership at large and small Research and Development – Mike Jones, City on Saturday, January 21st. Many thanks groups along the way, concluding with Shenandoah go out to Rob Medd and Dr. Richard Heidel a membership vote this winter, we are Technology – Simon McCoy, Murray for putting this all together. pleased to present a new mission state- SEIBA Major Landers Scholarship au- ment for official adoption into the bylaws SCIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT ditions were also held on January 21st at through official amendment procedures. Our 2017 Winter Business Meeting was the Voxman Music Building. We had eight We’re proud of the results, we hope the held in conjunction with our District Honor students audition and this years state repre- membership is, too. The proposed amend- Band Festival on January 7, 2017 at Ankeny sentative is percussionist, Adam Spiegel from ment for article one reads: High School. Among things discussed at Muscatine, IA. The Iowa Bandmasters Association, that meeting was the recreation of the Our jazz festival was held at West High Inc. (hereinafter called the “Corpo- SCIBA Concert Band Festival as the All Iowa School in Iowa City on Saturday, March 4th. ration”) is organized exclusively for Concert Band Festival. We are excited to The day with concluded with a performance charitable, educational, religious or be able to reintroduce this event back to the by the Johnson County Landmark from the scientific purposes within the mean- schools in our district. The festival will take University of Iowa. ing of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal place in January 2018. My thanks go out to all SEIBA members Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. for their commitment to their students and to The Iowa Bandmasters Association, Inc. SCIBA Middle School Honor Band music education. It is an honor to work with is a professional organization whose SCIBA had 21 students selected for the such a dedicated group of educators. mission is to promote excellence in All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band represent- bands through professional development, ing 12 members schools. The SCIBA MS Respectfully submitted, mentorship, performance, and advocacy, Honor Band was held on November 1st, John C. Smith, SEIBA President and including for such purposes the distri- 2016. This year’s directors were Joel Poppen, bution of funds only to organizations that Diane Tordoff, and Wayne Page. Next year’s PAST PRESIDENT’S REPORT qualify as exempt under section 501(c)(3) auditions Tuesday October 3 with honor band 1. To the IBA Board of Directors – thank of the Internal Revenue Law. date Tuesday November 7, 2016. Next year’s you all for your continued guidance, II. Additional goals for the coming year directors are Chris Strohmaier, Michael wisdom, and dedication. We are fortunate are to continue the development of the Albarracin, and Randall Standridge, who has to have your experience, good judgement mission’s underlying values and strategic also been commissioned to write a piece to be and passion for serving our organization. planning. premiered by the ensemble. We are all indebted to you for your hard III. Advisory Board Reminders work. Have names of officers and standing SCIBA High School Jazz Festival 2. To Myron Peterson – thank you for your committee members to us before the end of The SCIBA Jazz Festival was held at ideas that you are already putting into the 2017 Conference. Waukee and Winterset on Dec. 10, 2016. A place to help define and steer the mission Summer Planning Meeting: July 14, 2017, total of 49 bands registered for this year’s of IBA. You have a canny ability to think 10:00 a.m. Des Moines Marriott Downtown event which is very consistent with past years. “outside the box” that will certainly benefit 15 clinicians/adjudicators were hired for this our membership. Good luck to you as you Submitted by: event. begin your term as IBA President. Myron Peterson, President-Elect 3. To Russ Kramer – thank you for the enor- SCIBA High School Honor Band mous amount of time and energy that PRESIDENT’S REPORT This year 560 students auditioned rep- you have dedicated to IBA these past two 1. THANK YOU – to the IBA Board of resenting 49 schools. The Honor Band was years. You have done a terrific job of run- Directors, District Presidents, Committee held on January 7th, 2017 at Ankeny High ning the organization this past year and Chairs, Committee members, Equipment School. Dr. Myron Welch directed the 87 we all owe you a special debt of gratitude Chairs and Exhibit Chairs. Your tire- member 11-12 band and Steve Shanley for creating and producing this year’s con- less work on behalf of our organization directed the 90 member 9-10 band. ference. Best wishes to you in your new is a sight to behold! Our organization is position as Immediate Past President! better because of the selfless work you do. Respectfully submitted, 4. And thanks to everyone who makes IBA You are making a positive difference for Chris Strohmaier, SCIBA President run so smoothly… the district presidents, our organization and our state – BRAVO! our committee chairs, and so many other 2. I have received invaluable advice from SEIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT leaders that contribute to our success. the following individuals – Michael SEIBA finished the year with 134 reg- 5. Our organization will have some chal- Golemo, Jacqui Meunier, Myron Peterson, istered members. Our district continues to lenges in the near future but I am Steve Cook, Aaron Nuss, Jayson Gerth, work on increasing the opportunities for the convinced that because of the individu- Nate Sletten and Dick Redman. I can- students and members to learn and perform. als that serve our organization, and those not list the others that have assisted when On Saturday, April 22, 2017, we held our 3rd that will soon be serving, our future called upon and have offered their help to Elementary Honor Band festival. This year’s remains very bright. me. I am grateful to all of them for their elementary festival was expanded to two en- 6. Lastly, thank you for allowing me to serve guidance and support. sembles, and was hosted at Washington High as I conclude my time as Immediate Past 3. I have known Myron Peterson for many School. This is the first year that we had two President and as a member of the Board of years and can say that I am regularly bands – a first-year band and a second-year Directors. I am both appreciative for this impressed by his passion for serving IBA.
The Iowa Bandmaster 59 He has great ideas, an extraordinary work Our vision is to bring back a concert band pect of the ESSA act. The meeting also in- ethic and is already providing great lead- festival that will improve the concert bands in cluded representatives from Physical Edu- ership. I am confident in his abilities to Iowa. Furthermore, our vision is to eventually cation and Social Studies. The importance keep our organization’s standards high and have festivals held throughout the state striv- of the adoption of standards for Fine Arts move us forward. He is doing great things ing for the same goal. and the availability of funds for professional for our group and will continue to serve We are diligently seeking sponsorship for development made available by ESSA were with vigor. We are in good hands! this event in hopes to be able to lower the reg- discussed. The impact that arts education also 4. My hearty congratulations to Jane Triplett istration fees for bands wishing to participate. has on student achievement and school im- as she assumes her role as President-Elect! If you have suggestions as to who we might provement were emphasized as well. A series Jane is an outstanding teacher and will pro- consider asking to sponsor the event, please of public meetings concerning the Iowa ESSA vide sound leadership for IBA. I’m looking contact Jacqui Meunier or Jason Heeren at the plan were held around the state during Janu- forward to providing mentorship to her and contact information below. ary and February. There will also be a time for Myron as they proceed in their new roles. If you have questions, concerns, sugges- public input on the Iowa ESSA plan using an 5. Please consider becoming more involved tions….do not hesitate to contact one of us! online format. This will take place between in IBA. We have so many creative, hard Let’s make the bands in Iowa recognized as May 26 and June 15th. The biggest win so far working, knowledgeable members. I have some of the best in the state! is in regard to the Fine Arts place in the Iowa learned much through my district and state Academic Standards. We will be working on Respectfully submitted, involvement. I’ve met great people, made getting language in the Iowa plan to highlight Jacquelyn Meunier and Jason Heeren lifelong friends, improved my teaching the importance of student learning and edu- and understand the workings of our profes- cator learning utilizing professional develop- IAAE REPORT sion more acutely. You will not regret any ment around the Iowa Academic Standards. Iowa Legislature and the Arts: opportunity you take within IBA! The 2016 Iowa legislature appropriated 6. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve Arts Standards Adoption: $25,000 (matched by IAAE) to help fund our organization! We are strong because In May of 2016, IAAE did a presenta- the IAAE “Model of Excellence” Mentor- of our membership – the “World’s Finest tion to the State Board of Education on the ing Program for beginning fine arts teach- Bandmasters Association”. Thank YOU adoption of standards for the Fine Arts in the ers in the state. On January 23, 2017, the for what you do to support IBA! state of Iowa. The State Board voted in No- governor announced that this funding was vember of 2016 to move the adoption of fine to be cut from the 2017-18 fiscal year bud- Respectfully submitted, arts standards forward. A committee of 22 arts get. On January 25, 2017, IAAE held its Russell Kramer, IBA President educators from across the state was selected fourth annual Arts Advocacy Day at the State by the Iowa Department of Education to re- Capitol in Des Moines and was able to ALL IOWA CONCERT BAND view the National Core Arts Standards and testify before both the House and Senate Edu- FESTIVAL REPORT make any additions or modifications deemed cation Committees on the importance of arts On January 15th, 2018, we will be host- necessary. The committee has four scheduled education in Iowa schools and the effective- ing the first All-Iowa Concert Band Festival meetings with four subject-specific meetings ness of the mentoring program. The group at Johnston High School. The festival will be scheduled in between the large group meet- that testified for the Education Committees open to any band from any district. We will ings. The instrumental music subcommittee was: John Lloyd Young-Turnaround Arts have a cap of approximately 23 bands this is Nate Sletten, Kevin Price-Brenner, Dan School artist and Tony award winning actor, first year. The registration fee will be $200 Black and Leon Kuehner. The Iowa Depart- Kelly Krestchmer-Performing Arts Coordi- per band and the registration due date will be ment of Education had solicited input on the nator for Des Moines Public Schools, Nancy Wednesday, November 1 2017. Bands will be importance of arts standards for the state of Standafer-IAAE mentor, Christen Nicoll-men- accepted on a first come first basis. The reg- Iowa and on individual components of the tor program participant, David Baxter- mentor istration fee will increase to $250 if received National Core Arts Standards. This was done program participant, Laura Thieben- mentor after the November 1st due date. at meetings at AEAs across the state and by program participant, and Leon Kuehner-IAAE The adjudicators for this first event will be an online survey. The submission of the arts Executive Director. IAAE also met previously Dr. Frank Tracz from Kansas State University standards for the state of Iowa to the with legislative leaders in both houses and on and Sarah McKoin from Texas Tech Univer- State Board of Education is scheduled for Arts Advocacy Day to discuss this funding. sity. The vision is to have three adjudicators November of 2017. IAAE is happy to report that the $25,000 fund- including one local adjudicator who has not This process is very important for arts ing has been restored by the 2017 Iowa legis- been chosen at this time. Eventually we would education in Iowa. Iowa is currently the lature and SF 511 is awaiting the governor’s also like to invite an adjudicator to solely only state in the United States that does signature. This is a very special achievement watch the conducting of each director and give not have standards for arts education. This considering the six million dollar cut that was him/her constructive feedback. process started ten years ago with IAAE ad- imposed on the Iowa Cultural Trust Fund and Our vision is for the festival to be held vocating for the inclusion of the Fine Arts the budgets cuts imposed during this legislative in a similar format to the SCIBA Concert in Iowa Core. With the adoption of the session. IAAE is currently beginning the pro- Band Festival faithfully run by Roxianne Every Student Succeeds Act and the designa- cess of raising the $25,000 match to fund the Scott and Brad Lampe that ceased approxi- tion of the arts and music as part of a “well mentor program for the 2017-18 school year. mately five years ago. Roxianne and Brad rounded education”, this momentum for the did a remarkable job of bringing in the ESSA and the Arts: adoption of fine arts standards increased. best adjudicators from across the United IAAE has been monitoring the devel- IAAE is hopeful that this adoption will take States. We have lowered the fee per band to opment of the Iowa ESSA plan during the place during the 2017-18 school year. $200 from the $250 per band it was for the past year. The ESSA Advisory Committee Thank you to IBA: SCIBA Concert Band Festival in hopes to met on August 18, October 19, December 7 The Iowa Alliance for Arts Education have more bands participate. This was most and February 17th. On December 8, 2016, would like to thank the Iowa Bandmasters definitely what separated this event from most Helen Duranleau-Brennan, Martha Kro- Association for its continued support. IAAE events. The level of expert advice we, and our ese, Ben Heinen, Kendra Leisinger, Larry greatly appreciates the financial and advocacy ensembles, receive from this caliber of adjudi- Murphy, Angela Matsuoka and Leon Kue- support that IBA and its members provide. cator is invaluable. The bands in Iowa that at- hner met with Ryan Wise and Dave Tilly tended the event showed marked improvement of the Iowa Department of Education to Respectfully submitted, over their years of attendance. discuss the “well rounded” education as- Leon Kuehner, Executive Director, IAAE
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