Volume 15, Issue 1 NEWSLETTER January/February2002 Band Conductor Student Concert Symposium BOA Summer University Michigan State John Whitwell Band Conductor Student Concert Symposium BOA Summer University Michigan State John Whitwell Conductor of America 2002 HonorBand Minnesota University of Craig Kirchhoff Conductor of America 2002 HonorBand Minnesota University of Craig Kirchhoff Festival Percussion National Bottom: Champion National Grand BOA IN, 2001 Central H.S., Lawrence Left, center: FOR COPYRIGHTPERMISSION>2002HONORBANDOFAMERICAMEMBERS FOUNDATION >FIVETIPS SCHOLARSHIPRECIPIENTS>BOAVOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES HONOR BANDOFAMERICACHAIR>BOAAWARDED PINNACLEAWARDS >REVELLI EDUCATOR GROUP>BOANETWORKFESTIVAL GIVE-AWAY ENDOWS >VICFIRTH 11 PERCUSSION FESTIVAL: BEFORE,DURINGANDAFTERbyShawnGalvin > p7 MOTIVATION TOKICKITINbyFranKick > BRINGYOURBANDTOCAMPSTUDENTWORKSHOPS 2002 SUMMERBANDSYMPOSIUM IN THISISSUE ENSEMBLE? byWilliamGalvin,Jr. ACCESS PASS SCHEDULE>‘03DATES OFFER>‘02CONCERT 526 PrattAve. North,Schaumburg,IL60193 Bands ofAmerica,Inc. ◆ ◆ 2002 BOAREGIONAL&GRANDNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2002 &2003NATIONAL CONCERT BANDFESTIVAL 1.800.848.2263 •http://bands.org/ •[email protected] ORCHESTRA INITIATIVE >BOA &YAMAHA LAUNCHONLINE ALL 2001FALL BANDS 2001 byMichaelBoo HANCOCK CAROLINA CONCERT BANDFESTIVALS: KENTUCKY&SOUTH VISION GRAPHICSSCREENPRINTING > p16 > p14 ◆ ◆ National PresentingSponsor > p2DIRECTORSWORKSHOPWITHCREDIT WE REMEMBERL.J.:ATRIBUTETOL.J. ◆ > p10 AN EVENINGAT GRANDNATIONALS BOA NEWS > p182001REGIONALCHAMPIONS& > p6LEADERSHIPPREVIEWWEEKEND ◆ BENEFITS OFTHENATIONAL > p20BOAANNOUNCES > p13 ◆ ◆ ARLINGTON HEIGHTS,IL60006 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHY PERCUSSION DEVELOPING THE > p8DIRECTORS U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO.608 ◆ REGIONAL > p12 > p ◆ 2002 SSummerummerBandBandSySymposiummposium ¨ Presented by June 24-29, 2002 Illinois State University, America’s Directors Workshop Normal, IL BOA’s Director Workshop is a week packed full of real- Leadership Preview Weekend Camp! world sessions you can put to use right away. “My week at BOA was the most intensive and informational week June 22-23 t’s about leadership, excellence of any professional development workshop I have Iand inspiration. It’s the ultimate attended,” says director Blair Callaway, Foley H.S., summer experience for students & directors. AL. Every faculty member, class and performance is “Bands of America constantly expands and improves designed to unleash the potential within every the programs it offers, providing a ‘cutting-edge’ participant. Enrollment is limited to the first 1,600 curriculum every year,” says Craig T. Aune, C.R. students to apply. Prairie H.S., Cedar Rapids, IA. Three hours of Graduate Credit at no • National faculty: broaden your horizons with additional cost Continuing education and learning from a world-class faculty who encourage professional development are important and in many students to grow not only as musicians and cases mandatory for today’s director. You can receive up performers, but also as individuals. to three hours of credit at no additional cost through • National camp: interact with peers from other Illinois State University. bands across the country. • BOA national standards mean you can be Directors “Free Ride” Scholarship Bring 12 assured the very best available resources. or more of your students and you can attend at • Campus experience: we offer a safe away-from- absolutely no cost! Bring six or more and attend home collegiate experience for students who will tuition-free (you pay only housing and meals). soon embark in higher education. Networking Networking with other directors and experts in all aspects of band, music and teaching is Leadership is the theme vital. BOA offers unparalleled opportunities for For Students: Leadership and personal development networking at the Symposium and beyond. have always run throughout the BOA Symposium. Every student will participate in leadership and personal Colorguard and Drum Instructor “Bands of America’s mission is to development workshops Academies for Your Instructors create and provide positively life- both inside the classroom A unique development and learning opportunity for and in interactive outdoor your staff and instructors at all levels. Intensive changing experiences for students, team-building sessions. workshops for colorguard and percussion teaching For Directors: New in professionals, led by premier experts with proven track- teachers, parents and communities.” ‘02, BOA’s “buffet” records of success. schedule of classes will include leadership for directors, as well as student leadership techniques that you can take home and use with your own band. How to Register Enrollment is open to all band high school band students, directors, college music education majors and even band boosters (see page 5 for Booster Workshop information). Registration forms are included in this newsletter or visit us online at www.bands.org for Inspiring. info updates and downloadable applications.

2 What do Directors say about the Summer Band Symposium? “A director for more “The camp saved my “BOA has offered “The BOA Drum than 25 years, BOA’s career and made me a valuable tools for my Instructor Academy symposium ‘jump starts’ better music educator. students and myself. allowed me to catch up me for the coming BOA ‘lights my fire’ The students who on 10 years of school year. You learn every year with the best attend become the most percussion development that programs are clinicians and band valued leaders of our that occurred while I similar no matter the directors from across the band.” was out of the field.” size or locale and learn country.” Greg Forton Ron Hughes new techniques to deal Tony Alessandrini Hortonville H.S., WI Vero Beach H.S., FL with the same Van Wert City Schools, OH Free Video problems.” Brochure Gary H. Crisp If a picture’s worth a North Harrison H.S., IN thousands words then imagine the story our •Bands with new Summer Symposium Ultimate Band Camp: Bring your band to directors & staffs. Video Brochure can tell to •Bands that are your students and band transitioning to a parents! camp, we’ll provide the experts contemporary We know how busy Bring your entire band–or colorguard, or drumline–and we’ll provide an marching style from you are and we want to expert staff, a focused setting and the full BOA summer experience a more traditional style. make it as easy as •Programs in need of possible for you to tell your students and band Bring your band or color guard or drumline to the new direction– parents about the BOA Symposium and you will get instruction and a roadmap programs that want to reverse a trend or create new Summer Symposium. for a successful fall. energies. This eight minute You provide the students, music arrangements and Color guards & Drumlines (approximate length) drill. We provide teaching, advice and organizational Let us take care of teaching your drumline and color video is perfect to show skills and techniques. guard this summer, while they get the full BOA camp your entire band, as well Instruction will be provided for winds, percussion and experience! as at your next band color guard. Your schedule will allow you to place your Send your entire color guard to camp (minimum 15) booster meeting. Let us students in other sessions of interest in other camp and members of our color guard staff will dedicate time do the talking for you! divisions, not to mention the readily available “free” each day to personalized instruction of your group The video features info advice and consultation from the more than 100 exclusively. Send your fall show equipment work and on all areas of the teachers and clinicians on the BOA Symposium faculty choreography on video tape and we’ll provide Summer Symposium. and staff. customized color guard instruction on your actual show. Call us at Enroll your band/color guard/drumline by March 31 Send your drumline to camp (minimum 10 students) 800.848.2263 or email and get the additional benefit of consultation and our clinicians will work with your drumline as a unit boainfo@ bands.org in advance of the camp to help you with on your already-arranged percussion parts (that you and we’ll send you the program selection issues. provide). video brochure at no cost, BOA will give you state of the art teaching from a yours to keep if you enroll world class staff. More importantly, we will give you A significant savings over individual at least one student in teaching within the context of our mission–to the 2002 Symposium. contribute positively to the self-worth of each student! registrations! The emphasis is on leadership and character building. If 250 or more students attend, then cost per student is We promise you, your students and your program a $320, if 200-250 students attend, then cost per student Online video for “positively life-changing experience.” is $330, if 150-200 students attend, then cost per your students student is $340. (Regular student full fee is $425.) A Tell your students to visit Who should choose this unique minimum of 80 students must attend for “lab band” www.bands.org to opportunity? status; call BOA for pricing structure for less than 150 view a Quicktime™ people and for full drumline and color guard pricing. version of the video • New band programs at new schools. We brochure. provide the opportunity to have focused team One director/teacher per 20 enrolled students can building in a high-energy environment. participate at the camp for free.

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Concert Band • Extensive and intensive instruction and technique The Concert Band track at BOA offers your students classes in all levels of flag, rifle and sabre. Daily dance more than just a setting of full band rehearsals. and movement sessions from trained dance Exposure to unique learning opportunities for students professionals. Performance opportunities during the of all levels is a strength of the Concert Band track. week. Students receive: • Hands on experience from talented young performers • Exposure to nationally-renowned conductors. from top drum and bugle corps and performing • Chamber or theory exposure. groups. • Exposure to new quality literature to stretch the Steve Steele students’ abilities. Percussion Illinois State University • Master classes with inside info and tips for better Marching, Concert, Drumset BOA Concert Band performance on their instrument including: how to Your students will experience the Coordinator practice, tone quality, playing in tune in the section, full spectrum of percussion with sight-reading/how to sight read, instrument care, experts on all major instruments. reed choice and reed-making for reed instruments, Choose from three Tracks: proper embouchure and more. Marching, Drumset or Percussion • Exposure to playing with different students from Ensemble. around the nation, sharing their focus on music- • Play, play, play! Students perform making. James Campbell University of Kentucky with other percussionists from BOA Percussion around the country in rehearsal and Jazz Band Coordinator concerts led by some of the finest Our Jazz program is all about hands-on learning. percussion educators in the country. Students will learn: • Students attend concerts by world renowned artists. Lou Fischer • The specifics of their instrument, and techniques to • Students get the latest info on new instruments and Capital University improve individual performance immediately through accessories and what they need to know in order to BOA Jazz Coordinator masterclasses with the jazz faculty. use them. • How to accomplish musical results through time- • Students get the inside scoop on how to successfully managed, focused rehearsals. prepare a scholarship audition for college! 2002 •With and from other musicians in their own age • Customization–Students customize their own Concert Band group, from all over the country. schedule choosing the elective sessions they • How to focus their time in the practice room. want–Latin Percussion, Concert Percussion, Drum Set, Conductors • About improvisation and theory resources, specific to Electronics, and more! their level, that will enable them to continue the learning process after they leave camp. Marching Band • Experience the history of jazz music. The Marching Band Track at BOA is unique: a place for • Explore potential opportunities in higher education new or younger marchers to learn skills, and a place for and career tracks in the music field. your best band members to refine skills and learn new, •Techniques that address the three learning skills: cutting-edge techniques. Combined with leadership for aural/oral, visual, and tactile. all students, the Marching Band track will send your Colorguard students home charged up and ready to go! John Whitwell Flag, Rifle, Sabre Led by the directors and staff of two of Michigan State University Nothing compares to this America’s best marching bands! comprehensive, national-level BOA is proud to experience. At camp, students are announce the marching exposed to many first rate band faculty of Kevin clinicians, not just one. They Schuessler, Center participate in leadership classes and Grove H.S., IN and are exposed to more than one style. Richard Saucedo, Video tape critiques, clinics, and Larry Rebillot Carmel H.S., IN, with observations with top drum corps BOA Color guard their team of teaching guards offer exposure that expands Coordinator staff and designers. Your their knowledge and students will get the John Lynch understanding. unique opportunity to Kevin Scheussler (left),Center Grove H.S.,IN Northwestern University BOA’s world-class world class faculty and classes are work directly with the and Richard Saucedo,Carmel H.S.,IN, for all levels. We are constantly improving and changing directors and staff of two the curriculum to keep it fresh and current for returning of America’s finest bands, Carmel H.S., the 2001 Class campers. Features: AAA National Champion and a two-time 2001 Regional • “Master Class” for advanced students offers intensive Champion, and Center Grove H.S., 2001 BOA Grand instruction in all areas of color guard. National Finalist, Regional Champion and past Grand • Students learn from some of the finest colorguard National Champion. educators in the world, chosen not only because of what they teach but how they teach. What will your students get out of the • They’ll meet other talented colorguard leaders from Marching Band Track? around the U.S. and the world and share ideas and • Enhanced understanding and abilities in the activity of Richard Crain experiences to take home to their own band. marching band learned through working with a core Midwest Clinic Board staff of directors and designers.

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• Participation in a well-balanced and successful process of learning,executing and performing a show within All-State the week. Player • Question and answer time with the staff for better understanding of how these techniques may relate in Discount their school environment. • Depth of explanation and practical application of BOA is offering an proven marching fundamentals. additional $20 off the • Exposure to the evening concert series, whether it is Early Bird Discount price Top 12 DCI corps at the drum corps contest or for All-State Concert and invigorating professionals on stage. Jazz members who enroll • Enjoy being with a group of students that are in camp by March 30, committed and interested in excelling in this art form. 2002 in the Concert, Jazz or Percussion areas of the 2001 DCI World Champion Cavaliers will Symposium. George N. Parks Drum Major perform at the 2002 BOA Summer Band This is our way to Symposium. reward your outstanding Academy players! By enrolling by While there are other drum major camps, only Bands of March 30, All-State band America offers drum majors a full week of George N. members can deduct $20 Parks, plus the unmatched full BOA Concerts & Performances off the Early Bird price. Symposium experience. It’s the ultimate The ultimate BOA experience includes world-class Completed application training for your drum major! concerts and performances as part of the Symposium MUST be accompanied by The drum major curriculum covers curriculum for all participants. You will enjoy a variety the letter of marching and conducting techniques, of performances featuring a wide range of genres of acknowledgement or communication and leadership skills, and musical and pageantry. The 2002 Concert Series will acceptance into the All- teaching tools. The philosophy behind the include: State ensemble. program is to provide drum major students and band leaders with a foundation in all Yamaha Young Performing Artists America’s these areas so they may return to their Yamaha and Bands of America are proud to present schools as a valuable supportive asset to the awards concert of the 2002 Yamaha Young their band directors. Students work closely with both Performing Artists winners. The Yamaha Young Booster Professor Parks and his staff. Each individual's marching Performing Artist program is designed to provide and conducting is evaluated through the use of video early career recognition Workshop tape. Students do not learn conducting routines. for outstanding young June 27-29, 2002 Emphasis is placed upon a clear concise beat pattern musicians in the United within a variety of time signatures and tempos. From States. Hundreds of applicants ages 16-21 apply Bands of America large lecture settings to small groups of 5-6, students annually and undergo a rigorous taped audition presents the only gather valuable information as they work to develop process for a panel of national celebrity musicians. comprehensive workshop their teaching techniques, as well as a positive 'how to Winners join a total of over 100 other winners since for band boosters in the teach' approach. the program's inception in 1989. Many winners have nation. Like the rest of received scholarships to prestigious universities and the Summer Symposium, conservatories, or are playing professionally with the focus of the Booster Fees & Registration major jazz groups and top symphony orchestras. Workshop is effective Fees include housing Monday night,June 24– Saturday afternoon,June leadership. From start to 29.The Symposium ends at 3:00 pm Saturday,June 29.Leadership Preview DCI Central Illinois Summer Music finish, the booster Weekend student housing includes Saturday,June 22–Sunday,June 23. Games workshop will examine Registration is Monday,June 24 from 8:30 am to 12 noon.Concert Band, Enjoy the incredible excitement of the DCI Summer aspects and details of Jazz Band,Percussion and Colorguard placement hearings start at 8:00 a.m.; Music Games, Thursday, June 27. This is a unique creating and operating an exact schedule will be sent upon enrollment.Registration for the chance to witness an early season show with six of effective booster club Leadership Preview Weekend starts at 8:30 am Saturday,June 22. the 2001 DCI World Championship Finalists. A organizations with topics highlight for the BOA campers! Featuring in 2002: like: Supervision and Medical Staff: The SWAG Team is a dedicated • Let’s Get Organized team,hand-picked by Bands of America after an extensive application and Cavaliers • The World Wide Web evaluation process. They supervise students at all times and hold nightly Glassmen & Your Band floor meetings and bed checks.A staff of medical personnel is on call 24 Phantom Regiment •Working with hours a day and all students have access to local and regional health Blue Knights Administration services. Southwind • Chaperone/Volunteer Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own Pioneer Do’s & Don’ts transportation to ISU.Shuttle service is available for an additional fee from Bluecoats • Unified Booster the Bloomington/Normal and Peoria airports and the Normal bus and train Troopers Programs stations. • Legal Issues for Boosters • Budgets & Fundraising Symposium Fees by 3/30 3/30-5/18 Exciting new concerts and performing groups will be confirmed in the coming •Trips & Competition Student Full Week $385 $425 Planning Student w/ Leadership $570 $610 weeks. Check www.bands.org for the latest Leadership only $270 $270 information. • By-Laws & Business Collegiate $415 $450 Plans . . . and more. Director $525 $625 After 5/18,add $50 late registration fee to all full fees.

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enough–they won't do it! Developing the Self-Motivation to Kick It In You cannot intrinsically motivate other people! Why not? Well, it's because people are ...when you're tired of the carrot and stick approach! already intrinsically by Fran Kick motivated! That's right–everyone has motivation (intrinsic hen do learning motivation to succeed on out, you'd just pick up the motivation! Maybe that's motivation). We all do experiences capture their own? Before we trash (you wouldn't clean why the more constant things for different W the interest and look into answers to these the windows), and I don't use of extrinsic motivation reasons. We all have commitment of students? questions, perhaps we think you'd be asking if (positive or negative– different motives that What engages people and should define what there was anything else "carrots or sticks") an inspire us to do what we motivates them to learn? motivation really is. The you could do! You'll be individual experiences, the do. You may not agree Are we "carrot and word motivation is based out of there and chances more they start to think... with some of the reasons sticking" ourselves and on the word motive (as in are you won't come back! "Why should I do it for people have, but none the our students to death– what's your motive?) and Positive or negative I you? What will I get if I less they have them. That creating more of a too many times gets could get you to do what do? or What will you do if too is one of the reasons "what's in it for me" kind bantered about without a I want you to do, but with I don't?" This kind of you can't intrinsically of attitude? How can I true understanding what the negative you don't attitude certainly supports motivate other people, increase commitment, it means. There are two come back, I wouldn't the "what's in it for me" because people are drive, and cooperation in perspectives to have others interested in kind of mentality in the intrinsically motivated for the classroom? How do motivation. Both are getting involved and world. In reality and their reasons NOT yours! students intrinsically important to understand you'd only do the very according to Alfie Kohn, The question, "how do develop the self- when it comes to minimum of what I asked extrinsic motivation is I intrinsically motivate teaching and learning. actually just a form of students to do what I The first and more "Self-motivated manipulation. Something want them to do?" might commonly misused or someone does to be stated more misunderstood is students are not someone else to get them appropriately by asking extrinsic motivation. waiting for some- to do what they want "how do I create an As the word extrinsic them to do. That's not environment within which implies (as in the word one to "carrot self-motivation! Self- students will motivate externally), this type of motivated students are themselves?" As teachers, motivation comes from and stick" them not waiting for someone our job is to facilitate someone or somewhere into doing what to "carrot and stick" learning by establishing else. It is usually them into doing what the conditions, dependent on someone needs to be needs to be done–they (in coordinating the or something to get you done" the words of Nike®) JUST resources, and bringing to going. Let's say I wanted DO IT! They have an life the curriculum with to motivate you to clean internal, ever-present, the students not just for FRAN KICK motivates up the room (pick up any you to do. Clearly the continuously improving, them. William Lofquist in himself to KICK IT IN! trash off the floor), I can money works better than inspiring motive to make his work explores the An educational consult- either create an incentive the gun. Positive works things happen. different approaches to ant, author and certi- or threaten you to do better than the negative. Now I know what working with students as fied speaking profes- what I want you to do. But, both are extrinsic and you're thinking...You're a spectrum of adult attitudes toward young sional, Fran is the cre- On the one hand, I could will only work if you're asking yourself "then how people. Viewing students ator and presenter of offer you $100.00 for interested in the incentive do I intrinsically motivate in terms of objects, KICK IT IN. Since taking every piece of trash you or threatened by the students to do what I recipients and resources an educational leave of pick up and throw away. punishment. Plus both of want them to do?" But Would you do it? You them depend on someone perhaps that isn't even influences not only absence from teaching, attitudes but the nature he has developed his bet! In fact, I'd have a else to get you to do the right question to ask, whole bunch of people what they want you to because of some of the and quality of motivation part time speaking willing to help you out, do. That's not self- things we now know within a group. adventure into a full pick up more trash, and motivation! Self- about intrinsic motivation Inspiring individuals to time mission and pres- really clean the room Motivation comes from vs. extrinsic motivation. In get more involved is often ents over one hundred (windows too!), even within–it's internal! all honesty you can't very difficult if students programs every year coming back and asking if The second type of motivate other people! are treated as objects. The across the U.S. to thou- there was anything else motivation is intrinsic That sounds real teacher tends to always sands of students plus you could do! On the motivation, which is optimistic (especially be in control with no the many people who other hand if I pulled out different than extrinsic coming from someone intention of letting the work with them. From a gun, fired a few shots in motivation. In terms of who is often referred to group be more involved fifth grade students to the air to show you that it learning, research has as a "motivational other than simply "doing Fortune 500 profession- was real, pointed the gun shown that intrinsic speaker!") but the truth is what they're told to do." als Fran Kick always to your head and asked motivation is more you can only TRY to Control is the goal. KICKs IT IN! For more you to pick up the trash in desirable than extrinsic extrinsically motivate Conformity of the class information and the room–would you do motivation. In fact other people. The key and their acceptance of resources please go to it? You bet! But, I don't extrinsic motivation has word is try, because if the the program as it is under http://www.kickitin.co think I'd have anyone else actually been found to incentive isn't big enough the teacher's direction is m volunteering to help you undermine intrinsic or the threat isn't great the by product. A paradox

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exists when the teacher level of respect for the finds themselves always contribution students can telling people "what to make to the planning, do and when to do it" operation and evaluation while at the very same of the group. The teacher time the students are sick is constantly facilitating a and tired of being told culture in the classroom in "what to do and when to which students are do it!" The teachers viewed, respected and Leadership lament becomes, "why involved as an important do I always have to tell significantly contributing Preview Weekend everyone what to do and member of the group. when to do it? Why can't So when do learning they figure it out on their experiences capture the own? Nobody does interest and commitment at the anything unless I tell them of students? Perhaps it's BOA Summer Band Symposium to! When are they going when learning engages June 22-23, 2002, Illinois State University to do things on their everyone involved own?" collaboratively as Whenever students are important, significant, seen as recipients, the contributing resources in Start your students’ BOA week with the Leadership teacher is still in control a process that's Preview Weekend, June 22-23. This intense, and "allows" students or intrinsically satisfying vs. exciting, positively life-changing experience is for your members in the group to just extrinsically drum majors, section leaders, color guard captains, be involved "somewhat." rewarding. Isn't the Let BOA’s band officers and student leaders now and future. The attitude of the ultimate goal to make Leadership Team includes Fran Kick (see article at teacher primarily learning something that's left), Frank Crockett and Tim Lautzenheiser. emphasizes how the rewarding in and of itself? Leadership Team students will benefit from Can that happen if we're Who should attend: participating in what the constantly "carrot and Section leaders, band officers, drum majors, and all teacher has set up for sticking" students to do inspire your students with aspirations to become leaders of their them. This perspective is what we want them to bands and in life. based on the teacher’s do? Involving the students notion that they know in making something students to What your students will learn: what's best for the happen goes beyond The Student Leadership Workshop focuses on the students and will decide simply maintaining control aspects of leadership dealing with: how everything will be in the classroom. When become great • Attitude development done. The teacher sets teachers create classroom • Communication Skills everything up and lets the or learning environments • Personal responsibility students participate. that give students an leaders of your • Positive role modeling Occasionally students opportunity to participate • Sensitivity in working with peers might be given the actively in making • Understanding of self-motivation opportunity to provide choices, students see band, as well as • Responsibility assessment feedback or share in the themselves as a more • Action plans to achieve group goals decision making process significant participating (however limited it may member of the group. the “leaders of The emphasis is on self- be). Although this Their sense of autonomy, development in order to properly attitude is more commitment, drive, "involving of others" cooperation and desire all tomorrow.” lead others to a higher level of there still is a sense of the increase–internally. Thus group attainment. While many teacher making all of the resulting in a higher level leadership workshops dwell on decisions for the students. of self-motivation to KICK the leader's control over the A real "I've-taken-your- IT IN! “How can I go followers, the BOA Leadership ideas-into-consideration- workshop encourages the and-here's-what-I've- © 2000 Fran Kick/ to camp when growth of the group via a nurturing of agreed-upon decided-we're-going-to- www.kickitin.com Used Leadership Team Faculty do" kind of approach. with permission. organizational values that I can’t afford includes Tim When students are establishes a solid foundation for Lautzenheiser viewed as resources the References the trip?” positive growth in every aspect relationship is based on a Why We Do What We Do of the band program. teachers respect for the by Edward Deci Student leaders will work with the man who is the contribution each student Punished By Rewards by author of this powerful leadership program and a team in the group can make. Alfie Kohn See advice of dedicated leadership and motivational professionals The teacher, whenever 150 Ways to Increase who include educators and counselors. It is hard- possible, feasible and Intrinsic Motivation in the from BOA on hitting, based on life-skills, and certain to make a practical, shares in a more Classroom by James measurable contribution to the health and welfare of collaborative approach Raffini page 17. your band. with the students. The Leadership Preview Weekend and all 2002 Summer attitude of working with Symposium registration forms are included in the “app the students is based on a packet” in this newsletter.

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BANDS OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL ¨ & NATIONALN PERCUSSIONCB FESTIVALPRESENTED BY Priority2003 Applications! for the 2003 National Concert Band perform at the F Festival, National Percussion Festival March2002 21-23, 2002 University of Indianapolis’ Ruth Lilly and Honor Band of America Indianapolis, Indiana Performance Hall in the he 11th annual Bands of America Christel DeHaan Fine The 12th annual BOA National Concert Band Festival National Concert Band Festival Arts Center. will take place March 20-22, 2003 in T and National Percussion Indianapolis, IN. Festival Presented by Yamaha will Honor Band of Application and audition packets for the 2003 be held in March in Indianapolis at the America National Concert Band Festival and National Murat Theatre and University of Percussion Festival will be included in the April/May The 2002 Honor Band Craig Kirchhoff Indianapolis. issue of the Bands of America Newsletter. However, of America will perform University of Minnesota Seventeen concert bands and seven you can be included on the list to receive a Priority on Saturday night of Conductor,2002 percussion ensembles will perform (see Application packet in advance of the Newsletter, the Festival, under the Honor Band of schedule on facing page). Bands and as soon as they are available. Just call baton of Craig America ensembles were invited to perform after Kirchhoff, 800.848.2263 or email submitting audition tapes reviewed by a University of Minnesota. [email protected] and ask to be panel of educators in June 2001. "I'm very much looking forward to put on the list for Priority The National Concert Band Festival collaborating with members of the Applications. and Percussion Festival are non- National High School Honor Band this competitive; there are no ratings, scores March in Indianapolis,” says Professor Audition Listening Panel or “placings.” Ensembles are free to Kirchhoff. “As always, my essential goal for 2003 Festival Bands choose their own programs, there are no during our time together in rehearsal and John Whitwell All auditioning ensembles receive required pieces. This format encourages performance will be to challenge these Michigan State taped and written evaluation from the University directors to stretch themselves and their great young musicians by exploring a listening panel who then recommends groups, striving for innovation, growth diversity of repertoire, some old and the most outstanding ensembles for and excellence instead of focusing on a some new. I'm enthusiastic about the invitation to perform at the festival. rating or placing. musical challenges ahead and anxious to The listening panel for the 2003 The Festival provides a national forum, meet my colleagues representing many festival bands include John shining a spotlight on outstanding fine band programs throughout the Whitwell, Michigan State concert bands and percussion ensembles. country." University; Gary Green, Bands will perform at the historic Murat University of Miami; and John Lynch, Northwestern Theatre. Percussion ensembles will Gary Green University of Miami University. Percussion evaluators will be announced in the April/May Band Directors: Get Your Concert Bands of America Newsletter. Access Pass Compliments of BOA 2003 Honor Band of America application in this Directors who are registered BOA Network online members can sign up to receive newsletter: Application and a free Access Pass, good for admission to all of the National Concert Band audition requirements are included in Festival participating band and percussion ensemble concerts. Members can the event application packet in this attend three days of outstanding band and percussion ensemble performances at newsletter, so please be sure to copy no charge! John Lynch and distribute it to your finest players. BOA Network is Bands of America’s free online membership area. Registration Northwestern The Honor Band of America is a is free, easy and available to everyone. Members who are registered as “Band University unique opportunity for your Directors” can go to the BOA Network area at www.bands.org/network/ outstanding musicians to come together with other and click on the Directors’ Access Pass button to reserve your pass. great players from across the nation to rehearse and The Access Pass is valid for admittance to all of the participating band and per- perform with a world-renowned wind conductor. cussion ensemble general admission concerts. The Pass is not valid for admittance 2003 Honor Band of America application and to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra or Honor Band of America concerts. audition tape deadlines are June 30, 2002 (“early You must sign up to reserve your Access Pass no later than bird” $25 audition fee) and September 15, 2002 March 1, 2002 at www.bands.org. ($40 audition fee).

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From Band Room to Orchestra Hall: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s President Richard Hoffert

he path that has taken Richard Hoffert from band director in Middletown, New York to President and TCEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is a series of good opportunities matched to his unique background and talents. His background as a music educator and

Photo courtesy Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra tour and festival specialist has helped to drive the relationship between the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will give ISO and Bands of America at the 2002 National Concert Band Festival. “We are pleased to be able to private concert for NCBF participants collaborate in this program,” says Hoffert. “We want to work with ands of America is proud to have the Artistic excellence, community service, organizations that will provide our involvement of the Indianapolis enhances arts education and the audience in the future.” B Symphony Orchestra in the 2002 presentation of a wide variety of A native of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and a graduate Festival. The ISO will give a special closed enjoyable, live performances for of Liberty High School, Hoffert holds a Bachelor of concert for the participating students, audiences of all ages are hallmarks of the Music degree from Indiana University (1965) where he parents and directors, and will teach internationally-acclaimed Orchestra. specialized in bassoon as well as music education. many of the student master classes. The Orchestra performs 200 concerts While teaching in New York, Hoffert was asked by a “We feel very privileged to have the each year to an audience of more than colleague from IU to accompany a student performing Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 500,000 people. Its successive homes group on their international tour. Through that tour, the involved in this year’s Festival,” says BOA have been the Murat Theatre, home of opportunity presented itself for Hoffert to work with Executive Director Scott McCormick. the National Concert Band Festival band Ambassador Travel, designing tours and festivals in “Under the guidance of President concerts; Clowes Memorial Hall on the Europe and Hawaii. Richard Hoffert, the ISO is launching campus of Butler University, and in 1984, His IU graduate assistantship as student manager of a new education initiative with their the renovated movie palace, the Hilbert the orchestra helped launch his career in arts partner schools. BOA is pleased to be a Circle Theatre, which is now its administration when the new James W. Miller part of the Indianapolis fine arts permanent home. Auditorium at Western Michigan University needed community and that our concert and The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra someone to manage their public relations. In 1976, percussion festival students will have this is widely recognized as one of the finest Hoffert became Director of Development and Marketing unique opportunity to spend a morning orchestra’s in the nation. for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, a position he with the Orchestra.” held for five years. He then was Director of Development with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for 14 years, then Executive Director of the North 2002 National Concert Band Festival Performance Schedule Carolina Symphony Orchestra, where he spent four Schedule subject to change Saturday, March 23 (Murat Theatre) seasons until becoming President and CEO of the 8:30am Wando HS Symphonic Band,SC Indianapolis Symphony in 1999. Thursday, March 21 (Murat Theatre) 9:30am Mt.Carmel HS Wind Ensemble,CA He has had principal leadership responsibility in the 6:00pm Poway HS Wind Symphony,CA 10:30am Belleville HS Symphony Band,MI Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s search for its next 7:00pm Lassiter HS Symphonic II Band,GA 11:30am WT Woodson HS Symphonic Band,VA music director, the planning and early execution of its 8:00pm Killian HS Wind Symphony,FL 12:30pm Newman Smith HS Wind Symphony,TX next endowment campaign which will parallel the 9:00pm Lincoln HS Wind Ensemble,FL 5:00pm Gala Awards Banquet - Marriott Downtown Orchestra’s 75th anniversary in 2004-2005, the revitalization of the Orchestra’s Board of Directors, the Friday, March 22 (Murat Theatre) 8:00pm Honor Band of America Concert launch of a new education initiative with partnership 7:45am Master Classes Performances at the University of Indianapolis: schools, and of course, the daily responsibilities of 9:300am Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Private Invited Percussion Ensembles keeping a $21 million per year company moving Concert Newman Smith HS Percussion Ens.,TX forward artistically and financially. 11:30am Master Classes Judson HS Percussion Ensemble,TX The essence of the ISO’s extensive education program 12:30pm Vista HS Wind Ensemble,CA Spring HS Percussion Ensemble,TX is not just giving concerts in the schools. Instead, ISO 1:30pm Liverpool HS Symphonic Band,NY Additional Percussion Ensembles musicians take about 40 hours of training in developing 2:30pm Austin HS Symphonic Band,AL Poway HS Percussion Ensemble,CA curriculum and put together a program for which the 3:30pm Ronald Reagan HS Symphonic Band, TX Winter Park HS Percussion Ensemble,FL teachers are responsible. Selection as a partner school is 6:00pm Lawrence Central HS Wind Ensemble,IN Wando HS Percussion Ensemble,SC rigorous, with commitment required from the school’s 7:00pm North Hills HS Symphony Band,PA Lassiter HS Percussion Ensemble,GA teacher, principal, parents and the grade school 8:00pm Winter Park HS Wind Ensemble,FL Additional Concert Bands teachers. 9:00pm Lassiter HS Symphonic I Band,GA Liverpool HS Concert Band “My path has not been the most common,” says Wando HS Concert Band Hoffert. But when you follow it, it seems the perfect progression.

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Repertoire

Beginning Ensemble BANDS OF AMERICA Introduction and March/Whaley–7 players: bells,xylophone,chimes, NATIONAL P ERCUSSION FESTIVAL timpani,percussion ¨ Canzon Prima/Gabrieli –5 marimbas PRESENTED BY Metalwork/Barber–6 bells,5 percussion Camptown Races/Bilik–4 bells,vibes,percussion Flat Baroque/Davis–7 players: 2 mallets,5 percussion N Dreamer/Christian–10 players: 2 mallets,7 percussion,piano Why Percussion Ensemble? Introduction and Allegro/Schory–11 players:1 mallet.10 percussion Percussion On The Prowl/Anslinger–6 players:1 mallet,5 percussion P Orientale/O‚Connor–8 players: 2 mallets,6 percussion How percussion ensemble can help develop your percussionists Intermediate Ensemble F Pentatonic Clock/Charkovsky–9 players: piano,bells,marimba,vibes, by William Galvin, Jr. timpani,percussion Toccata Without Instruments/Meyer–3 performers:hands and feet Windstone Suite/Spears –8 players: 5 mallets.3 percussion hat do aspiring percussionists parts that will permit each student to be need to learn? Obviously, they successful while being challenged. Highlife/Faini–10 players: 5 mallets,5 percussion W must master their instruments... Assigning an easy mallet part to a stu- Promenade/Leonard–6 players: 2 mallets,4 percussion and therein lies the problem for all high dent who plays only snare drum opens Introduction and Rondo/Del Borgo–6 players: 5 mallets,1 percussion school band directors. With the tremen- new avenues for growth. Ice Cream Suite Rag/Dauwalder–4 players: 4 mallets dous growth in the percussion medium Establish a rehearsal schedule and dis- during the last decade - more difficult tribute it to your students. Establishing Advance Ensembles and more expressive writing, and the what will be rehearsed in advance will Street Talk/Glassock–10 players: 8 mallets,2 percussion incorporation of ethnic rhythms and increase the likelihood students will be Four/Four for Four/Cirone–4 percussion instruments–the student percussionist prepared when they arrive for rehearsal. Ku-Ka-Ilimoku/Rouse–4 percussion and his or her director are faced with a Ogoun Badagris/Rouse–4 percussion daunting task. Unfortunately, the tradi- Preparation The Graceful Ghost/Bolcom–6 players: 6 mallets tional concert band setting doesn’t do What are your expectations for the stu- African Welcome Piece/Udow–12 percussion much to help students develop their abil- dents and what is it you want to accom- ities, the students who most want to plish in each rehearsal? Communicating Symphony for Percussion/Leonard–9 players: 4 mallets,5 percussion play are relegated to sitting while the this with your students will save you Three Brothers/Colgrass–9 percussion band tunes, works on articulation, tunes, much aggravation and your students Sonatina/Tull–4 players: 2 mallets.2 percussion works on blend and balance, tunes, and learn time management skills in the on and on. process. It's a feast or famine situation, there Balance teaching with rehearsing, are too few parts to keep everyone technical development with musicality, William Galvin, Jr. is Director involved and challenged or the parts are conducting with coaching. As the level of Instrumental Studies and Music very involved and require students to of musicianship improves, your students‚ Department Chair at Trinity High move from one instrument to another perception of themselves will improve. School, Washington, Pennsylvania. with proficiency. Simply stated, student Establish a rehearsal atmosphere that A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he percussionists need another outlet. minimizes distractions, consistency on received his Bachelor of Music The high school percussion ensemble this issue will enable your students to Education degree from Morehead provides students with a venue in which achieve musical excellence rapidly. (KY) State University and Master of to play outside of the concert band set- Music Education degree from ting that develops higher levels of indi- Performance Duquesne University. vidual responsibility, technical proficiency, Your performances should be a manifes- Mr. Galvin has been awarded and musical artistry. It motivates the stu- tation of what the students have the National Band Association’s Citation of Excellence dents and sends a strong message that learned. It’s not necessary to prepare on three occasions and is a recipient of the Citation of the band director desires excellent per- many pieces for a stand alone concert. Excellence presented by the Pennsylvania Music cussion playing. Whether your school has Schedule the ensemble to play on the Educators Association, as well as other district and a percussion ensemble or you desire to concert band program or share a pro- national honors. start an ensemble, the following may be gram with other ensembles. Combining Mr. Galvin’s articles have been published in Today’s helpful. the percussion ensemble and the jazz Music Educator, The Director, and PMEA News maga- ensemble is very easily done. Remember zines. His ensembles have performed for four Planning to have fun! Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Select quality literature. A list of pieces at The percussion ensemble is probably Conferences, a Music Educators National Conference various levels of difficulty, along with the the most efficient way to develop the Eastern Division Conference, and two Bands of America number of players and instrumentation, talents of the percussion student both National Concert Band Festivals. are included on this page. technically and musically. The benefits of Mr. Galvin is chairman of the Bands of America Don’t hesitate to call another director, a well defined percussion ensemble pro- Educational Advisory Board and president of the particularly a percussionist, or a director gram should be the heightened aesthetic Washington County Music Educators Association. He is with an existing ensemble for literature pleasures received from participation in a a past PMEA District President and former chairman of suggestions. contemporary music program. the PMEA Music Booster Affiliate. He maintains an Assign parts that match the abilities active schedule as a motivational clinician and adjudica- and the needs of your students. Provide tor.

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“Bands of America is clearly setting a Benefits of the National Percussion standard for young musicians that will ensure the continuation Festival: Before, during and after of this very important musical genre.” The BOA National by Shawn Galvin Michael Burritt Northwestern University Percussion Festival is endorsed by the he 2001 concert season for the Ensemble would have the opportunity to Percussive Arts Society Trinity High School Percussion perform for a panel of the best To learn more about T Ensemble, PA began with an percussion educators in the country, PAS, visit www.pas.org. acceptance letter from Bands of America including James Campbell, for the National Percussion Festival University of Kentucky; Michael in Indianapolis, Indiana. Although the Burritt, Northwestern UniversityNHow to apply for the BOA students didn't have first hand and Tim Genis, Boston Symphony knowledge of the festival, they knew Orchestra. The students took the stage that a performance at a national and were graciously received by an NationalP Percussion Festival percussion event would make this season audience of percussion educators, band special. I was excited about selecting a directors, parents, and students from All high school percussion ensembles are invited to audition for program for the event. around the country. Following the the FNational Percussion Festival,a non-competitive performance When programming for the Trinity performance the students met with and evaluation opportunity that shines a national spotlight on High School Percussion Ensemble, I begin Michael Burritt for a clinic that by fulfilling these educational goals: 1) allowed the students to receive concert percussion ensembles.All auditioning ensembles receive include a standard of the percussion immediate feedback on their taped and written evaluation and invited ensembles experience a ensemble repertoire, 2) involve an performance. Burritt communicated with first-class festival of performances,clinics,master classes and instrument outside of the percussion the students wonderfully and offered special events. family, and 3) premiere a new work for insightful commentary on their individual percussion ensemble. From within this and ensemble performance. In addition Just by auditioning, your ensemble receives: framework I look for pieces that will be to Burritt's clinic the students also •Personal input into your band from three of the most respected music entertaining and diverse. received written and taped comments I decided on these four pieces: Square from the other evaluators. educators of our time Corners by Dave Samuels, Ionisation by I believe the Bands of America •Motivation for your students to excel without the “competitive”aspect Edgar Varese, Concertino for Trumpet National Percussion Festival to be the •The opportunity to stretch the growth of your band with input from and Percussion Ensemble by Philip Parker, premiere event for the high school master teachers and a new arrangement of Night in percussion ensemble. The festival helped •Valuable input and tools for your program’s growth Tunisia that I would write. This program my students become better musicians, allowed the students to explore a wide more aware of concert band and The benefits continue if your ensemble is invited variety of styles, textures, and colors. percussion ensemble repertoire, more to perform at the Festival: Rehearsals were intense but discerning audience members, and better •A separate performance venue and full day schedule for percussion rewarding. The students reminded me of leaders. ensembles college music majors; they were always The Bands of America National practicing. It was easy to be motivated by Percussion Festival was an incredible •Non-competitive performance format the thought of performing at the experience for the students of the Trinity • 30 or 40 minutes concerts blocks available for all invited ensembles. National Percussion Festival. After High School Percussion Ensemble and I Ensembles from the invited concert bands may opt for a 20 minute months of preparation and incredible would recommend it to all high school concert block. growth experiences it was time for the percussion ensembles. •A clinic immediately following the performance with one of the festival. evaluators Upon arriving in Indianapolis it was Shawn Galvin is a •Taped and written evaluation from a panel of percussion educators immediately obvious that this would be member of the •Student master classes different than past festivals in which the United States •Required audience time for all groups students had participated. There were Navy Band in •Full participation in all of the National Concert Band Festival events hundreds of their peers anxiously Washington, DC awaiting their performances and an and is a member of like the Opening Session,Gala Awards Banquet and Honor Band of exciting schedule of events for the days the Tempus Fugit America concert. to come. Throughout the course of the Percussion festival the students experienced a Ensemble. Shawn Audition Deadline for 2003 Festival: leadership session with Dr. Tim served for five years June 15, 2002 Lautzenheiser, concerts by the as the director of Ensemble can apply with the completed application form and audition Robert Hohner Percussion the Trinity High School Percussion tape. The application fee is $200 for percussion ensembles. Ensemble and the Honor Band of Ensemble in Washington, PA. Applications will be available soon. Contact BOA at America, and a black tie awards banquet. 800.848.BAND or [email protected] to be put on the It was finally time to perform, and the “Priority Application” list, or watch for the packet in the true value of the festival was realized. April/May issue of the Bands of America Newsletter. The Trinity High School Percussion

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F ALL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2002

Regional and Grand National

20Bands of America Regional and Grand Cham pionships Presented by National Championships are recognized as the epitome of marching band events in the nation. Our goal is to both provide a place where you can receive world-class evaluation This schedule Las Vegas, NV and input into your program, while supercedes the (date tentative) 02showcasing hundreds of America’s finest schedule on the University of high school marching bands in an exciting, enclosed Regional Nevada–Las Vegas Application as well as October 19, 2002 positive competitive atmosphere. previous schedules, as of 1/30/02. There may be Arlington, TX We promise you: additional changes after University of Texas- presstime, check Arlington • An adjudication panel that has the education of your www.bands.org for the October 19, 2002 students foremost in their minds. •A professionally-run event that offers you and your latest schedule students the most worry-free, supportive environment information. Eastern Ohio possible. (Site to be determined) •Pre-event information that will take the surprises out Louisville, KY October 26, 2002 of contest day. Kentucky Fair and •A staff that will do everything possible to serve you. Exposition Center Tampa/St. • Adjudicator tapes and scoresheet commentary that September 21, 2002 Petersburg Area you can use as an educational tool for your band’s (Site to be determined) growth. Toledo, OH October 26, 2002 •A high-quality, high camera video of your University of Toledo performances delivered at the event. • Personalized certificate and participation segment (on- September 28, 2002 Atlanta, GA site) for every band member. Georgia Dome • Participation award for every band; ratings, class Johnson City, TN November 2, 2002 placement, highest achievement, and finalist awards. East Tennessee State • Events that offer your students the chance to witness University San Antonio, TX dozens of the finest high school band performances September 28, 2002 Alamodome in the nation. November 2, 2002 •A positive atmosphere and knowledgeable audience Houston, TX that provide encouragement and support and Rice University Indianapolis,IN promote camaraderie. October 5, 2002 RCA Dome How to Enroll: Applications November 9, 2002 are in this newsletter Massillon, OH October 5, 2002 Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis and 27th annual performance times are assigned based on USPS St. Louis, MO postmark date of completed application. Grand National See the Championship Info Sheet in the The Dome at Championships enclosed application packet for enrollment America’s Center and championship format details. October 12, 2002 Presented by Yamaha November 14-16, 2002 2002 Grand National Tickets on sale Hempstead, NY RCA Dome March 1: Order early for best seats! Hofstra University Indianapolis, IN October 12, 2002 Tickets for the 2002 Grand National Championships will go on sale March 1. Seat locations are based on date of order, so order early to get the best available seats. Call 800.848.BAND or order from our secure online store at www.bands.org, beginning March 1. Photo by Jolesch Photography

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Bands of America Advisory Board Members The Bands of America Advisory Board provides input to the executive offi- cers and Board of Directors on all of BOA’s educational programs and events. Advisory Board committees meet twice a year, as well as annually as a full board. Each member serves on one of three committees: Education (focusing on the camps and workshops), Marching (marching events) or Concert (concert Yamaha Young festivals). Advisory Board members also serve as liaisons between BOA directorship and the band director community. We encourage you to communicate with the advisory board member in your area or to contact Performing Artists BOA for more information.Current Advisory Board members are: call for audition, Greg Bimm Brett Johnson Ken Snoeck Marian Catholic H.S.,IL The Woodlands H.S.,TX Lake Park H.S.,IL deadline March 1 Charles Campbell Gary Markham David Starnes he Yamaha Young Performing Artist program is North Hardin H.S.,KY Music Supervisor,Cobb Kennesaw Mountain H.S., designed to provide early career recognition for County Schools,GA GA T outstanding young musicians in the United States Richard Crain in the worlds of classical, jazz and contemporary music. Spring ISD,TX (retired) Jim Moore Warren Torns Hundreds of applicants ages 16-21 apply annually and Kevin Ford Glenview,IL Mt.Carmel H.S.,CA undergo a rigorous taped audition process for a panel of national celebrity Tarpon Springs H.S.,FL Margene Pappas Frank Troyka musicians. Audition William Galvin Oswego H.S.,IL Cypress Falls H.S.,TX tapes and application for Trinity H.S.,PA Glenn Price Alfred Watkins 2002 must be postmarked by 12 Joann Hood Lugoff-Elgin H.S.,SC Lassiter H.S.,GA midnight March 1, John Overton H.S.,TN Stan Schoonover Bill Watson 2002. Music Supervisor,Fairfax Richland H.S.,TX Many winners have received scholarships to County Public Schools,VA prestigious universities and conservatories, or are playing professionally with major Bands of America Board of Directors jazz groups and top The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the fiscal and organiza- symphony orchestras. tional health of Bands of America. BOA’s Executive Director reports directly YYPA advisors and tape to the Board of Directors. reviewers include Eugene Rousseau, Thomas McLeroy Mr. Larry McCormick Mr. Mike Davis Elizabeth Diener of saxophone and clarinet; Chairman of the Board Secretary Member Hartville, OH, 2001 YYPA Allen Vizzutti, Professor and Dean Founder,Bands of America Music Conductor and winner, performing at trumpet; Jim Walker, Emeritus,University of President,Sharper Video Manager of Magic Music the BOA Summer flute; Dave Samuels, Wisconsin-Whitewater Productions Days at Disney World®, Symposium. percussion; and (ret.) Douglas Yeo, Mr. Chuck Preston L. Scott McCormick trombone. Vice-Chairman President Mr. Art Rodriguez Winners of this year’s competition will be invited to Motorola,Vice President Executive Director,Bands of Member attend an all expenses paid weekend national induction and Director of Supply America Motorola,Vice President, ceremony and a recital/concert by inductees and Management Cellular Global Account Yamaha performing artists at the Bands of America Subscriber Sector,(ret.) Mr. Eric L. Martin, Managerment,Global Summer Symposium for an audience of nearly 2,000 Esq., C.F.E. Telecom Solutions Group (see page 5). Winners will be announced on or about April 15. Mr. Matthew B. Vice-President Communications Enterprise Carter Chief Operating Officer, To download the application and qualifications, go to Treasurer Bands of America www.yamaha.com/band and click on “Education,” Vice President of Finance then “News,” then “Events” to get to the link for Yamaha Young Performing Artists, or call Yamaha at and Administration for the 616-940-4900. Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association

15 TRIBUTE

On Sunday, January 6, the band world and Bands of America lost a great educator and a beloved friend when L.J. Hancock died suddenly. L.J. was an integral part of Bands of America for more than two decades. Thousands knew and loved him as camp director at the BOA Summer Band Symposium. He also served for many years on BOA's Advisory Boards. L.J. was the band director at Norwin High School in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania the past 27 years, winning the 1982 Grand National Championship and several Regional Championships throughout the 80's, 90's and in 2000. He was a 1970 graduate of Norwin High School and a 1974 graduate of Gettysburg College. L.J. was a leader in the activity and beloved by his colleagues, students and admirers across the country. Making sure things ran smoothly backstage at staff (more like a family) BOA’s Symposium concerts, L.J. (second from left) to be the year-round flute enjoyed meeting and hanging with the perform- We remember L.J. specialist. Every Monday ers, like Maynard Ferguson (second from right, also with Scott McCormick, far right, and Associate By Wendy and Michael Kumer morning at 7:15 she trekked to NSH to work Camp Director Norm Ruebling, far left). with the flute section in Hancock was a America" at a late 70’s "the loft"–storage space Symposiums. While all the while soothing the L.J. friend and Summer Symposium. L.J. reclaimed from the business guru Tom Peters frayed nerves of colleague of ours Taking note that Michael ceiling of the band room. talks about Management participating directors and for over 50 years made a disparaging When first period ended by Walking Around, students, and ensuring (cumulatively). Michael remark about the overall at 8:40 Wendy would embodied leadership by that they enjoyed and was a consultant for the quality of the marching hang out in the band riding around! Behind the benefited from their Norwin Marching band band programs in western room to watch the master wheel of a Cushman golf experience. while Wendy worked with Pennsylvania, L.J. quickly at work. cart, he oiled the gears Reflecting the many the marching flutists at "rewarded" him with a L.J. ‘s “free” period that enabled 1300 testimonials—both verbal summer camps and custom-designed T-shirt, included coaching four or students (and several and written generated during the fall. We complete with an outline five students on their hundred band directors, since January 6, we join consider ourselves of the state and a blood- instruments, watching clinicians and SWAG the thousands of others in dripping dagger plunged videos of the recent volunteers) to have peak stating, “L.J. changed our into the southwestern contest performances, experiences and enjoy one lives.” His smile, well- corner. L.J., of course, had listening to recordings to the country’s very best developed sense of irony, the last laugh when find future repertoire, summer music programs. quiet, droll wit, several regional bands studying scores and It was not unusual to hear commitment to subsequently attained practicing his conducting, thousands repeat his excellence, and total much-deserved national tutoring students in all name in rhythmic chant dedication to the Norwin recognition! their subjects, planning when he drove by or Band will remain with us Michael’s first and organizing trips and when he appeared on always. encounter with the fundraisers, meetings with stage to emcee the Norwin Knights Marching the music staff he evening concerts. Wendy Kumer is a flutist Band under L.J. Hancock supervised, making In October 2001, L.J. ’s and teacher, and Michael was in Toledo, Ohio at a seemingly a million work- friend Bob Buckner wisely Kumer is Executive Bands of America related phone calls. invited him to help Director of the Nonprofit Regional Contest in the L.J. did all this and administer the on-field Leadership Institute and Fall of 1979, where he more while making portion of Western Associate Dean of the served as a judge. He Wendy and everyone he Carolina University’s School of Leadership & inaugural marching band Professional Advancement L.J. (left) accepts the directors’ must have made what L.J. came in contact with feel competition. To no one’s at Duquesne University, championship ring from BOA would have perceived as like they were the center surprise, L.J. ran the show PA. Director of Band Relations Cam being a “temporarily of the universe called with clock-like precision, Stasa, after Norwin’s 1999 insane” judgement and Norwin Band. Mondays Regional Championship win at dumped the Norwin Band were Wendy’s favorite day Hofstra University, NY. in the GE caption. Upon of the week for over four arriving home to years. Scott McCormick, Executive Director honored and blessed to Pittsburgh there was a Perhaps the most Bands of America have spent cherished time surprise waiting for memorable images we I knew L.J. for over 20 years and became very close with L.J. and his sister, Michael: a personal will all carry will be the over that time. He was like a big brother to me. No Linda in the weeks and invitation to join the calm, efficient, warm one had a bigger heart for the kids he taught and days immediately prior to Norwin staff. demeanor with which he mentored both at Norwin and the BOA camps. I his untimely death on When Wendy’s day job (and his dear friend and will also never forget the trademark presentations January 6. evaporated in 1994, L.J. camp co-director, Norman that L.J. would come up with for the Norwin L.J. was in the audience immediately (no one was Ruebling) supported the Marching Band. They were always entertaining but when Michael delivered quicker to respond to work of the full-time one of his first clinics for opportunities) called to Bands of America staff at continued on following page "Marching Bands of ask her to join the Norwin the annual Summer

16 continued from previous page all of my summers while in college working with L.J. and Norwin. "How can I go to camp when also had an edge that exuded Eventually through my years in high confidence, poise and pride. L.J. and school our relationship evolved from I can’t afford the trip?" the Norwin band will be remembered student-teacher to a deep friendship for the "class act" that always and big brother-little brother Advice for students and directors from BOA. surrounded their organization. relationship that transcended time and I will miss my friend and the band distance. He had become my best For some students and directors, participating in BOA's world has lost one of the great ones friend, my confidant,my best man and national Summer Band Symposium is a dream that of all times. eventually a namesake and godfather might not be an easily attained reality monetarily. BOA to my youngest son. would like to offer you advice on how to get funding Earl Hurrey, Director of L.J. was special to everyone who from resources you might not think of everyday…the Memberships knew him. His ability to touch lives companies and stores in your communities! Directors, MENC, The National Association of and to make a difference in the while you might find some of these ideas helpful in Music Education direction of peoples lives, whether you underwriting your own trip to the Summer Band During L.J.'s entire 25 plus years as a were a student, parent, child or adult Symposium, please feel free to share them with your music educator he dedicated his life to was truly a special and magical gift. students who are attending the BOA Summer the pursuit of excellence. This was This is his legacy. Symposium, or any other summer camp. evident in everything he did, both as a Check out your local Chamber of Commerce for professional music educator and as a Donations being accepted businesses in your area that would be ideal to approach person. He challenged his students to to help fund your trip to BOA. Banks, grocery stores and their limits both musically and for the L.J. Hancock pharmacies are the perfect places to start with. Keep in physically. L.J. always felt that his mind that many larger retail outlets may have to check Scholarship Fund with their corporate headquarters before granting students could do just about anything In honor of L.J.’s life and work as a money, so start your search early. you asked of them as long as they had teacher and mentor, Bands of America Sponsorship letters are a great way to fundraise proper guidance and structure. He and The Revelli Foundation have individually. Write a little bit about yourself and the was never satisfied with the students created a fund for the L.J. Hancock opportunities that await you at camp. Make copies of performances or his own Scholarship. This scholarship will be that letter and add in the letter from BOA's Executive achievements, always believing that awarded by The Revelli Foundation to Director that can be found at bands.org/events/ssy and something could be done better. Most a high school senior who will attend send them to relatives, doctors, and anyone else you importantly, he was uncompromising college as a music education major, can think of. If your supporters would prefer, they can when it came to his program and his intending to be a band director. students. However, L.J. had a the send scholarship funds directly to Bands of America and ability to make his students feel attach a note with your name and information on it and special and proud of their hard work. Mark Camphouse BOA will credit your account promptly. A $10 donation While he always strived for perfection, commission will pay may not seem like a lot of money, but multiply that by he made sure that his students were tribute to L.J.’s life and ten or more people and the result can be well worth the appreciated for their efforts. His time and effort. The more letters you send out, the loyalty and dedication to his students work greater response you will get. lasted long after they had graduated Mark Camphouse has accepted a Group fundraisers are a little more common in paying and moved on in life. commission to honor L.J. Hancock’s for camp. There are always the car washes and the bake As a friend for more then thirty life and work, commissioned by Bands sales, but what about a silent auction or a golf years, I knew L.J. to be a dedicated of America. The piece will be debuted tournament? Some local companies may not have and loyal person, who never forgot his in 2002 at the Bands of America money to sponsor you, but their services could be of friends. He was there for anyone Summer Band Symposium. use too! Ask a local restaurant if they would be willing when in need. Even though he was an The goal is to raise $15,000 to go to host a fundraising night, where a certain percentage intense and commanding personality, towards the commission and to fund of that night’s earnings would go to your program. Pass he knew how to have fun and enjoy the $10,000 endowment for the out fliers and alert the whole community about the life to its fullest. The world has lost $1,000 annual scholarship award. event. It’s a great draw for the restaurant, and a great not only a gifted and dedicated music Donations of $100 or greater are fundraiser for you. educator but, a super human being. suggested, however, all donations will "Camp jars" are another idea that may turn be gladly accepted for the fund and profitable. Decorate a jar or can with a slit at the top Gary F. Gorzynski, Kendall Park, NJ are tax-deductible. and decorate it as you wish. Place a card on it to "Fund Norwin H.S. Drum Major, 1979 Donations can be made to: The L.J. my Trip to the BOA Summer Symposium." Ask local I met L.J. in the spring of 1976, while I Hancock Scholarship Fund, c/o The music retailers or even gas stations to place them by was in 8th grade. By my senior year of Revelli Foundation, 522 Pratt Ave. their registers to catch loose change from their high school I felt like his little brother. I North, Schaumburg, IL 60193. customers. Pennies add up to dollars, and those dollars was field conductor of the band that can cover your tuition and housing for camp. year in which we won our first BOA Does your band have a unique fundraising idea? regional in Harrisonburg, VA. He took Submit your ideas in Your Voice in the BOA Network me to Gettysburg for my interview at (bands.org/network) area and read other great ideas for Gettysburg College from where he gathering money for camp and other activities. graduated in 1974 (I graduated in Information on upcoming events like the Summer 1984). His college roommate was my Symposium is available now on bands.org. If you need college band director. I used to spend additional ideas or assistance, don’t hesitate to contact BOA at 800.848.2263 or [email protected]. We want you to join us for more "positively life-changing" experiences in the years to come!

17 GRAND NATIONALS 2001

Carmel H.S., Carmel, IN, hanging over the Lawrence Central High School, IN, audience even after the band left the field. Wins 2001 BOA Grand Nationals Carmel High School, Indianapolis, IN, second place (96.35) and With a Grand Performance Class AAA National Champion, once again presented original music by Michael Boo by band director Richard Saucedo, this year titled hat was perhaps the most competitive BOA "The Danse." Grand Nationals in several years was presented Rounding out the Jolesch Photography W on November 10, 2001 at the RCA Dome in finalists were: Indianapolis, Indiana. Saturday evening’s Finals was filled Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, Canton, with outstanding performances and a surprise finish. MI, Clay Wachholz, Director, third place (95.90) Never before in the history of Bands of America have L.D. Bell High School Hurst, TX, Joe Grzybowski, five–count them, five–bands come within one point of Director, fourth place (95.85) the National Championship in the same year. Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Those in attendance will most remember the IL, Greg Bimm, Director, fifth place (95.45) surprising "upset" by Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis, IN, as the band won it's first-ever BOA Tarpon Springs High School, Tarpon Springs, Lawrence Central Grand Nationals Championship. Lawrence Central FL, Kevin Ford, Director, sixth place (93.20) and Class H.S., Indianapolis, IN, finished first after two days of preliminary competition, AA National Champion 2001 Grand National however, took no caption awards in Semi-Finals or Finals Kiski Area High School, Vandergrift, PA, George Champion and was not among the top three in their class in Semi- Wozniak, Director, seventh place (92.90) Finals. But in Finals, a Lake Park High School, Roselle, IL, Kenneth score of 96.40 (4th in Snoeck, Director, eighth place (89.25) Music, tie for 2nd in Visual, and 2nd in GE), Avon High School, Avon IN, Jay Webb, Director, with strong caption ninth place, (87.90) finishes throughout, was Center Grove High School, Greenwood, IN, enough to do the trick. Kevin Schuessler, Director, tenth place (87.65) This was unexpected following the earlier Irmo High School, Columbia, SC, Kenneth Turner, awards presented, proving Director, eleventh place (86.95) that at any moment, any Broken Arrow Sr. High School, Broken Arrow, of these bands can win OK, Scott Tomlinson and Tom Stout, Directors, twelfth with a great performance. place (86.00). Lawrence Central is under the direction of Earlier in the evening, Bellbrook High School, Randy Greenwood Bellbrook, OH, David Carbone and Barbara Siler, and Matt James. Directors, opened the Finals show with in Class A Lawrence Central's show championship exhibition, with a program based on Eric entitled "Metamorphosis: Whitacre's "Ghost Train." Ancient Myth to Modern This was one incredible show. If you've never been to Vision,” was based on a live BOA Grand Nationals, consider celebrating the Michael Kamen's youth of America with a visit to the RCA Dome during heart-wrenching "The November 14-16, 2002. New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms." Capturing Michael Boo is a creative writer who also writes the the flavor of Native program books and CD liner notes for Drum Corps American folklore and International. His review of the 2001 Grand National rhythmic sensibilities, the Finals was written onsite during the Finals show. show wove native- sounding melodies like musical threads in a Get full results*, judges recaps* and view and order Navajo rug. Soloists photographs from all 14 BOA 2001 Regionals & the expertly created native Grand National Championships at wind sounds, and the accompanying melodic framework built a www.bands.org tapestry that left a *Free membership in the online BOA Network on profound sense of tribute bands.org required for event scores and recaps. Jolesch Photography

18 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2001

2001 Bands of America Regional Championship Results Arlington, TX, Oct. 20 Houston, TX, Nov. 3 L.D.Bell HS,TX–Champion & AAA Ronald Reagan HS,TX–Champion Louisville, KY, Sept. 21 Orlando, FL, Sept. 28 St. Louis, MO, Oct. 13 Hebron HS,TX–AA & AAA Carmel HS,IN–Champion & AAA Tarpon Springs HS,FL–Champion Lake Park,IL–Champion & AAA There were no Class A participants Pleasant Grove HS,TX–A Hart County HS,KY- A & AA Bellbrook HS,OH–A Mabank HS,TX–AA Castle HS,IN–AA Great Falls HS,SC–A FJ Reitz HS,IN–AA Atlanta, GA, Oct. 27 Cypress Creek HS,FL–AAA Tarpon Springs HS,FL–Champion Indianapolis, IN, Nov. 3 Toledo, OH, Sept. 21 Hempstead, NY, Oct. 13 & AA Carmel HS,IN–Champion & AAA Prospect HS,IL–Champion & AAA San Antonio, TX, Oct. 6 King Philip Regional HS, Jackson Academy,MS–A Bellbrook HS,OH–A Durand Area HS,MI–A L.D.Bell HS,TX–Champion & AAA MA–Champion & AA Irmo HS,SC–AAA Avon HS, IN–AA Jenison HS,MI–AA Whitesboro HS,TX–A Norwalk HS,CT- AAA Uvalde HS,TX–AA There were no Class A participants Morgantown, WV, Oct. 27 Thanks to our 2001 Johnson City, TN, Sept. 28 Lassiter I HS,GA–Champion & Exhibition Bands Irmo HS,SC–Champion & AAA Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 6 Massillon, OH, Oct. 20 AAA Cuyahoga Falls High School Bassett HS,VA–A Coronado HS,TX–Champion Kiski Area HS,PA–Champion & Kiski Area HS,PA East Tennessee State University James F. Byrnes,SC–AA Elko HS,NV- AA AA Bassett HS,VA–A Georgia Tech University Etiwanda HS,CA–AAA Chippewa HS,OH–A Kent State University Westerville North HS,OH–AAA Jacksonville State University Massillon High School Morehead State University Palo Verde H.S.,NV Mars Area H.S.,PA Southwest Texas State University Congratulations to the 2001 Bands of America Arlington H.S.,NY McDowell H.S.,PA Texas A&M University-Commerce Copiague H.S.,NY Methacton H.S.,PA Texas Christian University Regional & Grand National Championship Bands Hicksville H.S.,NY North Penn H.S.,PA University of Nevada-Las Vegas Sachem H.S.,NY Norwin H.S.,PA Listed alphabetically by state. The University of Texas at Arlington Victor H.S.,NY Southmoreland Sr.H.S.,PA Washington H.S.,OH Webster H.S.,NY Trinity H.S.,PA Muscle Shoals H.S.,AL Glenbard West H.S.,IL Ohio County H.S.,KY West Genesee H.S.,NY Trinity H.S.,PA West Virginia University Desert Vista H.S.,AZ Herscher H.S.,IL Oldham County H.S.,KY Avon H.S.,OH West Allegheny H.S.,PA Western Illinois University Gilbert H.S.,AZ J.Sterling Morton H.S.,IL Paul Laurence Dunbar H.S.,KY Bellbrook H.S.,OH Belton-Honea Path H.S.,SC Sabino H.S.,AZ Lake Park H.S.,IL Scott H.S.,KY Bishop Watterson H.S.,OH Boiling Springs H.S.,SC Judson Senior H.S.,TX Covina H.S.,CA Limestone Community H.S.,IL Tates Creek H.S.,KY Brunswick H.S.,OH Clinton H.S.,SC Diamond Bar H.S.,CA Lincoln-Way East H.S.,IL Wayne County H.S.,KY Keller H.S.,TX Buckeye H.S.,OH Fort Mill H.S.,SC Klein Forest H.S.,TX Etiwanda H.S.,CA Lincoln-Way H.S.Central,IL Lafayette H.S.,LA Cambridge H.S.,OH Great Falls H.S.,SC Nogales H.S.,CA Marian Catholic H.S.,IL King Philip Regional H.S.,MA Klein H.S.,TX Carroll H.S.,OH Irmo H.S.,SC L.D.Bell H.S.,TX Rancho Buena Vista H.S.,CA Metamora H.S.,IL Chesaning Union H.S.,MI Centerville H.S.,OH James F.Byrnes H.S.,SC Serrano H.S.,CA Morton H.S.,IL Durand Area H.S.,MI La Joya H.S.,TX Chaminade-Julienne Catholic James Island H.S.,SC Lake Highlands H.S.,TX Pomona H.S.,CO Naperville North H.S.,IL Farmington Harrison H.S.,MI H.S.,OH Lexington H.S.,SC Brien McMahon H.S.,CT Normal West H.S.,IL Flushing H.S.,MI Lake Travis H.S.,TX Chippewa H.S.,OH Northwestern H.S.,SC Langham Creek H.S.,TX Newtown H.S.,CT Plainfield H.S.,IL Grandville H.S.,MI Colerain H.S.,OH Paul M.Dorman H.S.,SC Norwalk H.S.,CT Prospect H.S.,IL Hudsonville H.S.,MI Lewisville H.S.,TX Fairborn H.S.,OH Ridge View H.S.,SC Llano H.S.,TX Stamford H.S.,CT Thornton Fractional South H.S.,IL Jenison H.S.,MI Field H.S.,OH Rock Hill H.S.,SC Trumbull H.S.,CT Wheaton Warrenville South H.S., Lakeland H.S.,MI Mabank H.S.,TX Franklin Heights H.S.,OH Swansea H.S.,SC Mesquite H.S.,TX Cocoa Beach H.S.,FL IL Livonia Franklin H.S.,MI Greeneview H.S.,OH Walterboro H.S.,SC Cypress Creek H.S.,FL Avon H.S.,IN Milford H.S.,MI Midland H.S.,TX Hilliard Davidson H.S.,OH Wando H.S.,SC New Braunfels H.S.,TX East Lake H.S.,FL Ben Davis H.S.,IN Novi H.S.,MI Indian Hill H.S.,OH Westside H.S.,SC Hialeah H.S.,FL Carmel H.S.,IN Plymouth-Canton Educational Nolan Catholic H.S.,TX Kings H.S.,OH White Knoll H.S.,SC Oliver Wendell Holmes H.S.,TX John I.Leonard H.S.,FL Castle H.S.,IN Park,MI LaSalle H.S.,OH Brentwood H.S.,TN Killian H.S.,FL Center Grove H.S.,IN Portage Central H.S.,MI Pearland H.S.,TX Marietta Sr.H.S.,OH Clinton H.S.,TN Pleasant Grove H.S.,TX Lake Howell H.S.,FL Clinton Prairie H.S.,IN Reeths-Puffer H.S.,MI Marlington H.S.,OH Elizabethton H.S.,TN Lakewood Ranch H.S.,FL F. J.Reitz H.S.,IN Southgate Anderson H.S.,MI Raymond & Tirza Martin H.S.,TX Maumee H.S.,OH Knox Central H.S.,TN Richland H.S.,TX Mariner H.S.,FL Lake Central H.S.,IN Troy Athens H.S.,MI Miamisburg H.S.,OH McGavock H.S.,TN Miami Coral Park H.S.,FL LaPorte H.S.,IN Walled Lake Central H.S.,MI Robert E.Lee H.S.,TX Milford H.S.,OH Ooltewah H.S.,TN Ronald Reagan H.S.,TX Miami Springs Sr.H.S.,FL Lawrence Central H.S.,IN Irondale H.S.,MN Mt.Healthy H.S.,OH Union City H.S.,TN Northside Christian School,FL Lowell H.S.,IN Farmington H.S.,MO Rowlett H.S.,TX New Philadelphia H.S.,OH Aledo H.S.,TX Samuel Clemens H.S.,TX Olympic Heights H.S.,FL Madison Consolidated H.S.,IN Francis Howell H.S.,MO Northmont H.S.,OH Angleton H.S.,TX Seminole H.S.,FL Martinsville H.S.,IN Francis Howell North H.S.,MO San Benito H.S.,TX Norton H.S.,OH Bel Air H.S.,TX Seguin H.S.,TX St.Cloud H.S.,FL Northrop H.S.,IN Fulton H.S.,MO Roger Bacon H.S.,OH Brazoswood H.S.,TX Stoneman Douglas H.S.,FL Paul Harding H.S.,IN Lindbergh H.S.,MO Smithson Valley H.S.,TX Springboro H.S.,OH Calallen H.S.,TX Spring H.S.,TX Tarpon Springs H.S.,FL Perry Central H.S.,IN Oakville Senior H.S.,MO Sycamore H.S.,OH Cinco Ranch H.S.,TX The King's Academy ,FL Blue Valley H.S. KS Parkway Central H.S.,MO Stephen F.Austin H.S.,TX Valley Forge H.S.,OH Clements H.S.,TX Stony Point H.S.,TX William R.Boone H.S.,FL Blue Valley West H.S.,KS Parkway South H.S.,MO Warren Local H.S.,OH Colleyville Heritage H.S.,TX Alan C.Pope H.S.,GA Goddard H.S.,KS Parkway West H.S.,MO Taft H.S.,TX Western Brown H.S.,OH Coppell H.S.,TX The Colony H.S.,TX Chapel Hill H.S.,GA Allen County-Scottsville H.S.,KY St.Charles West H.S.,MO Westerville North H.S.,OH Coronado H.S.,TX Fayette County H.S.,GA Beechwood H.S.,KY Washington H.S.,MO The Woodlands H.S.,TX Westerville South H.S.,OH Cy-Fair H.S.,TX Trinity H.S.,TX Harrison H.S.,GA Boone County H.S.,KY Jackson Academy,MS Westland H.S.,OH Cypress Falls H.S.,TX Kennesaw Mountain H.S.,GA Boyle County H.S.,KY Cary H.S.,NC Uvalde H.S.,TX William Mason H.S.,OH Donna H.S.,TX Westfield H.S.,TX Lassiter H.S.,GA Cumberland County H.S.,KY Clayton H.S.,NC Xenia H.S.,OH Douglas MacArthur H.S.,TX Lassiter H.S.Band II,GA East Jessamine H.S.,KY East Lincoln H.S.,NC Westlake H.S.,TX Broken Arrow Senior H.S.,OK Edinburg H.S.,TX Westwood H.S.,TX Marietta H.S.,GA Eastern H.S.,KY Lincolnton H.S.,NC Collinsville H.S.,OK Edinburg North H.S.,TX McEachern H.S.,GA Elizabethtown H.S.,KY Mt.Pleasant H.S.,NC Whitesboro H.S.,TX Enid H.S.,OK Fossil Ridge H.S.,TX William Howard Taft H.S.,TX McIntosh County Academy,GA Gallatin County H.S.,KY North Buncombe H.S.,NC Moore H.S.,OK Garland H.S.,TX North Gwinnett H.S.,GA George Rogers Clark H.S.,KY Tuscola H.S.,NC Winston Churchill H.S.,TX Owasso H.S.,OK George Bush H.S.,TX Bassett H.S.,VA Shiloh H.S.,GA Greenwood H.S.,KY Weddington H.S.,NC Union H.S.,OK Haltom H.S.,TX Walton H.S.,GA Harrison County H.S.,KY West Carteret H.S.,NC Chantilly H.S.,VA Westmoore H.S.,OK Harlingen H.S.,TX Fieldale-Collinsville H.S.,VA Warner Robins H.S.,GA Hart County H.S.,KY Bellevue West H.S.,NE Blackhawk H.S.,PA Hebron H.S.,TX Wheeler H.S.,GA Lafayette H.S.,KY Mayfield H.S.,NM Liberty H.S.,VA Deer Lakes H.S.,PA J.M.Hanks H.S. TX McLean H.S.,VA Woodstock H.S.,GA Lone Oak H.S.,KY Ed W. Clark H.S.,NV Elizabeth Forward H.S.,PA James Bowie H.S.,TX Davenport Central H.S.,IA Male H.S.,KY Elko H.S.,NV Nottoway H.S.,VA Gateway Senior H.S.,PA John B.Connally H.S.,TX Whitnall H.S.,WI Blackfoot H.S.,ID Meade County H.S.,KY Foothill H.S.,NV Kiski Area H.S.,PA Johnny G.Economedes H.S.,TX East Richland H.S.,IL North Hardin H.S.,KY Green Valley H.S.,NV

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BOA launches initiative to serve America’s bands of america school Orchestras Goals announced for Orchestra Camp, news Honor Orchestra of America and a National Orchestra Festival BOA and Yamaha to launch joint online ands of America will launch the first of several steps in 2002 toward incorporating orchestra into educator group on www.bands.org B its annual programming. A proposed timeline was agreed upon at meetings Bands of America and Yamaha • Discounts and special offers from both held during the Midwest Clinic in Chicago in Corporation of America Band and BOA and Yamaha December. Orchestral Division have announced • Job board and classified “ads” for “Our findings and feedback from teachers is that plans to launch a directors educator instruments and equipment there is a need for national level learning and group online at www.bands.org. performance venues for high school orchestras,” says Registration will be free to all music Many of the benefits are scheduled to be BOA Executive Director Scott McCormick. “With more educators. The area will include: online by March 1, 2002, following than 25 years of providing educational experiences for •Yamaha Educator Pack resources by phase one of the development. Other wind players and bands, we feel that BOA is perfectly top Yamaha artists benefits, like the job board, will be poised to present first-class, quality educational • Exercises and tips that you can launched later in 2002. programs and events for high school string players download to share with your students To access, directors must sign up for and orchestra groups.” • Director only chats with leading free BOA Network membership as a Plans for 2002 include a pilot program at the conductors and educators band director on www.bands.org. You Summer Band Symposium of sessions for both • Director only message Forums for can sign up now and be emailed a orchestra directors and band directors who also networking with colleagues special announcement when the conduct the orchestra at their schools, as well as a nationwide Educator Group area is launched. limited student string orchestra track. • Downloadable Yamaha publications The proposed timeline for debuting orchestra programming is as follows: Festival Package give-away for BOA Network Orchestra Student Division at the Summer Band Symposium for all levels of students (2003 Director online members: Deadline extended to or 2004) February 28, 2002 Orchestra Track for Teachers at the Summer Band Symposium (2003 or 2004) BOA has extended the deadline for • Live chats and discussion forums. Honor Orchestra of America, patterned after directors to sign up for BOA Network • Advance notice of BOA events, the Honor Band of America, and performing its debut membership and be eligible for prime updates and new events. year at the National Concert Band Festival (2004 or festival package prizes, to February 28. •Free director passes to select BOA 2005) The extension gives BOA Newsletter events like the National Concert Band National Orchestra Festival, patterned after readers a chance to participate in the Festival. the National Concert Band Festival and running prize give-away. BOA Network is Bands concurrently with the NCBF its debut year (2005 or of America’s free online membership All BOA Network Band Director members 2006) area. Your online membership will give will be eligible for the drawing. Winners “While the timeline is tentative pending further you access to: will be notified via email and posted on planning, we are committed to the program and want www.bands.org. Visit www.bands.org to share it in broad strokes with our band directors,” • BOA instant championship results. to sign up today and to see details on says McCormick. • Full judges recaps. these director give-away prize packages: A new name for the orchestra division will be forthcoming and additional staff added to undertake this initiative. Walt Straiton, orchestra director at Williamsport H.S., Williamsport, PA, and a consultant to Yamaha Corporation of America will serve as a consultant to BOA and as Division Head of April 19-20,2002 Nov 14-16,2002 May 24-26,2002 Aug 8-10,2002 the Summer Symposium Orchestra track for students Louisville,KY Indianapolis,IN Indianapolis,IN Madison,WI and directors. Straiton is a teacher whose curriculum www.kdf.com www.bands.org 500festival.com www.dci.org includes innovative and exciting “alternative Thunder Package: For 2:tickets to Grand For 2:tickets to the For 2:tickets to DCI cham- orchestra” opportunities for his students. 2 tickets to They're Off Nationals,Press Box Finals Indianapolis 500 Race,500 pionships,3 nights hotel, Give us your input! Complete the online Orchestra luncheon,Dinner for 2 Seats,hotel,gift bag. Parade,gift bag. gift bag. Survey for Band Directors at Friday night,2 VIP passes www.bands.org/events/orchestra/survey.html. for the World’s Greatest Look for more details on these exciting developments Airshow and fireworks dis- Sign up for free BOA Network membership at in upcoming newsletters, on www.bands.org, or play “Thunder over www.bands.org by February 28, 2002 for a chance to win Louisville,”2 nights Hotel the package prizes (directors only). call BOA at 800.848.BAND to talk about the stay opportunities.

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Vic Firth Endows Honor BOA awarded Band of America Chair Pinnacle Awards Vic Firth, founder and president of Vic Firth, Inc., has by the endowed the second chair in The Revelli Foundation’s Honor Band of America chair endowment program. The International The Revelli chair Endowment program makes possible the participation Festivals and Foundation of Honor Band of America members in the honor ensemble and the National Concert Band Festival, regardless of their Events awards college personal or family financial resources. Association scholarships at "I feel that The Revelli Foundation is leading the way for Bands of America has BOA Grand great musical experiences for young persons,” said Firth. been recognized with two “Their musical integrity is a big key to success for young 2001 Pinnacle Awards Nationals musical minds. As a part of our from the International The Revelli Foundation dedication to music education Festival & Events awarded three of its at Vic Firth, Inc., our Association. BOA received annual scholarships at the participation was an obvious the Silver Medal for Best 26th annual BOA Grand decision." Newsletter and the National Championships, "It just seems right for Vic Gold Medal for Best during the Finals Awards Firth, who is celebrating his Sponsorship Video in Ceremony on Saturday, fiftieth season with the Boston an announcement made November 10, in Symphony Orchestra, to have in October 2001. Indianapolis’ RCA Dome. his name on this chair,” said Each year, the The scholarships were Neil Larrivee, Director of International Festivals & awarded to individual Education, Vic Firth, Inc. “He is Events Association senior high school a giant to us all as a performer, recognizes outstanding students who intend to teacher and friend, and now his examples of special event pursue collegiate study as name will continue on with this promotions with its a music major. timpani chair endowment." Pinnacle Awards The $2,000 Jolesch The Revelli Foundation’s chair endowment program was competition. For nearly Scholarship went to Jon launched in 2000 with the goal of raising endowed three decades, IFEA media Kowalski of Lakeland scholarships for the 100 Honor Band participants. Honor awards have honored H.S., MI. The $1,000 Band members are selected by audition and perform many outstanding N.A.U.M.D. Scholarship annually at the National Concert Band Festival. Past touring promotional and media went to Adrian Holton ensembles of the HBOA have traveled to Japan in 1999 initiatives. of Tarpon Springs and Europe in 1997 to perform at the World Association of The awards are H.S., FL. The $1,000 School Bands and Ensembles (WASBE). normally announced Yamaha Scholarship went "We are honored to receive this Honor Band of America during the Hall of Fame to Melissa Jaramillo Chair Endowment from Vic Firth," said Scott McCormick, Awards Luncheon at of Etiwanda H.S., CA. Executive Director of Bands of America. "Our goal is to IFEA’s annual conference, For more information endow all 100 chairs, and it’s companies with leadership scheduled last year for on The Revelli Foundation like Vic Firth who appreciate the importance of a national October 5-11. Although and it’s programs and honors ensemble and are long-time supporters of music the conference was scholarships, visit education that will make our goal a reality." postponed until January www.revellifoundation.org. A $15,000 contribution fully endows an HBOA Chair, 2002 due to September although a commitment of $5,000 total contribution will 11, the awards were Revelli Foundation entitle a donor to have "lead" status of an Endowed Chair. announced on The Revelli Foundation is a non-profit charitable www.ifea.com in October. website now foundation dedicated to perpetuating music education BOA staff accepted the online through band. The Revelli Foundation is named for Dr. awards at the rescheduled You can now get infor- William D. Revelli (1902-1994), whose success at a small international convention mation about, and make school in Hobart, Indiana and a 36-year tenure as the on January 22 in Las donations to, The Revelli Director of Bands at the University of Michigan are Vegas. Foundation online at legendary. Today, The Revelli Foundation is carrying forward Bands of America has www.revellifoundation.org. Dr. Revelli’s vision for music education into the next century been recognized with The site include details on with a variety of scholarships and programs designed to IFEA Pinnacle Awards Revelli’s programs, support music education efforts. every year since 1989, in including scholarships, For more information on how you can endow a chair or categories including Best new music commissions make a tax-deductible contribution to this effort, call The Newsletter, Best and the Honor Band of Revelli Foundation at 800.963.REVELLI (7383), or email Broadcast Program, Best America Chair [email protected]. Website, Best Promotion, Endowment project. and others.

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Five tips for copyright Remember, no BOA announces 2002 Honor continued from page 22 arrangements should be started until copyright BOA Copyright permission is granted. Band of America members Service Requests for the BOA Bands of America congratulates the students selected for the 2002 These are just a few helpful Copyright Service received Honor Band of America (see page 8 for more info on the HBOA and the hints to get you started for the within three weeks of your National Concert Band Festival). Members were selected in November 2002 marching band season. first event are charged a $50 following a taped audition process. The following list is alphabetical by Bands of America’s Copyright additional rush charge. last name within each instrument: Service is available to work The Copyright Permission with you or for you in Service can be downloaded Flute Horn obtaining the appropriate from the Bands of America Stephanie Cambra ...... Liverpool HS,NY Brittany Bettendorf...... Glenbard West HS,IL website at Janice Caponera ...... Westlake HS,NY Aline Gray...... Lassiter HS,GA permission to adapt or change http://www.bands.org/ Kathryn Farenish.....Lake Braddock Secondary School,VA Cole McDonald...... Harrison HS,GA the music you select. Stacey Kime...... W.T.Woodson HS,VA Andrew McNeice...... Irmo HS,SC For a flat fee of $200 for resources/copyright_ Cheryl Manna ...... Mahopac HS,NY Mathew Moranville...... Poway HS,CA BOA Championship service.html. Palesa Melvin...... Herndon HS,VA Megan Slater ...... Flathead HS,MT participants or $250 for non- BOA’s website Rachel Morgan...... Chatsworth HS,CA Muriel Ward...... Macomb HS,IL BOA participants, we will work www.bands.org also includes Elizabeth Mulhall...... Irvington HS,NY to secure the necessary online databases that you can Trumpet Marisa Jo Schottelkorb...... Flathead HS,MT copyright permission for you use as a resource for copyright Michelle Stone...... Lassiter HS,GA Glenn Dobbs...... Owasso HS,OK and for your fall marching issues. Lisa Tate...... Frederick HS,MD William Fisher...... James Bowie HS,TX Kate Watts...... Trinity Episcopal School,VA Andrew Gerbitz...... Batavia HS,IL band show. Max Gonano...... Trinity HS,PA Oboe Nathan Haley...... Macomb HS,IL Priscilla Adams...... Tarpon Springs HS,FL John Hartman...... W.T.Woodson HS,VA Rebecca Lord...... Norwich Free Academy,CT Daniel Herdtner ...... Dr.Phillips HS,FL Keep up-to-date on the latest BOA Heidi Stapel...... Mars Area HS,PA Jeff Holbrook...... University HS,IL Jeffrey Stephenson...... Irmo HS,SC Perek Lundquist ...... Edina HS,MN events, schedules and news online at John Opina...... Mt.Carmel HS,CA Clarinet Alison Pezeshkmehr ...... Lassiter HS,GA www.bands.org. Annie Bishop...... Spring HS,TX Cary Ruklic...... Marian Catholic HS,IL Elena Bucci...... Scituate HS,RI Carrie Schafer ...... Glenbard West HS,IL Stephanie Carey...... Fayette County HS,GA Sarah Sonnett ...... Wando HS,SC Jill Cockerham...... Herndon HS,VA Sophie Treadway...... Gunn HS,CA Melissa Garner...... Oak Mountain HS,AL Michael Gregory...... Benicia HS,CA Trombone FREE CATALOG Josh Jensen...... Buchanan HS,CA Keith Almanza ...... Mt.Carmel HS,CA WWW.CROWNAWARDS.COM Mark Kleine...... Lassiter HS,GA Neil Coble...... Liverpool HS,NY Jeremy Klenke...... Wheaton Warrenville South HS,IL Lawrence Corio...... Irvington HS,NY HUGE SELECTION AS LOW AS TROPHIES, PLAQUES, PINS May Lin...... La Canada HS,CA Melissa Gardiner ...... Liverpool HS,NY $ 50 RIBBONS & MORE... Sarah Lloyd...... Terry Sanford HS,NC Aaron Hartley...... Howard Blake School of the Arts,FL EACH Kirsten Lundstrom ...... Lassiter HS,GA Michael Iglesias...... Dr.Phillips HS,FL 3 Garrett Matlock...... Oswego HS,IL David Oexmann...... Lassiter HS,GA FREE SHIPPING ON CREDIT-CARD TROPHY James Romel...... DeWitt HS,MI Katie Thigpen ...... Wando HS,SC ORDERS OVER $100 Erin Tilev ...... Glenbard West HS,IL Michael Thom...... Lawrence Central HS,IN Eleanor Weigert...... Mount Vernon HS,VA Robert Timmers...... Lassiter HS,GA AS LOW AS Crown Medals AS LOW AS ¢ $ 49 Bass Clarinet Euphonium 99EACH FREE 1 EACH Nina Besser...... W.T.Woodson HS,VA Steven Cherney ...... Thornton Fractional South HS,IL R/W/B Larry Scott Fritch...... Howard Blake School of the Arts,FL Emily Jones ...... Wando HS,SC RIBBON Jennifer Pilat...... Irmo HS,SC Todd McCready...... Lawrence Central HS,IN Eric Wiggins ...... Lassiter HS,GA Christopher McGinty...... Plains HS,TX Han Wool Choi ...... Saratoga HS,CA Tuba Bassoon Kevin Brown...... Governor's School for the Arts,SC BAND Stephanie Koher...... Fayette County HS,GA Antonio Haynes ...... Columbus HS,GA Shelley Monroe...... Concord HS,NC David Heaton...... Killian HS,FL AS LOW AS Crown Pins AS LOW AS EW ¢ ¢ Jon Schuler...... Glenbard West HS,IL Roger Keane...... Dreher HS,SC N 40EACH 99EACH Michael Wetmore...... Macomb HS,IL Michael Musick...... Pomona HS,CO Ben Ordaz...... Marian Catholic HS,IL Alto Saxophone Gaurav Banka...... Clovis West HS,CA Percussion Justin Bayne...... Blue Valley West HS,KS Colin Brown...... Irmo HS,SC Brian Bubnash...... Westminster HS,MD Colin Constance...... Lawrence Free State HS,KS Tawfeeq Khan...... W.T.Woodson HS,VA Alex Helm...... Henry Clay HS,KY Kyle Stec...... Carmel HS,IN Branden Lane...... Spring Valley HS,SC FREE SAMPLE MEDAL OR PIN John Leake...... Richland HS,TX Tenor Saxophone Adam Martin...... Irmo HS,SC Dan Burke...... Wheaton Warrenville South HS,IL Bradley Meyer...... Irmo HS,SC Mark Harmon ...... Lexington HS,SC Todd Quinlan...... South Brunswick HS,NJ Douglas Kuzniar...... Lockport Township HS,IL Harp 800-227-1557 Baritone Saxophone Emily Powell...... Kennewick HS,WA VISIT A FRANCHISE NEAR YOU • DEPT BOA12 Cara Salverson ...... Oak Ridge HS,CA

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