2003 Volume 16, Issue 3 Volume August/September

IN THIS ISSUE

4 2003 BOA Grand Nationals: Pull-Out Poster Inside: Schedule and Bands • Judging Clinic & Behind the BOA Championships Scenes Tour • Tim Lautzenheiser Student BOA News: Leadership Workshop • Celebrate America! 18 National Band Association Convention to be held at Expo, Tickets, Press Box ‘04 BOA Summer Symposium Seating and more Also in BOA News: 8 Putting the Judging System to Work, by Freddy Martin Stanbury Uniforms, Fred J. Miller, Inc. and J. D’Addario 10 2003 BOA Regionals join BOA’s team of sponsors 12 Invited Ensembles to the Meet BOA’s New Director of 2004 National Concert Band Development and Festival and National The Revelli Foundation’s Percussion Festival Executive Director

Canadian Brass in concert at Remembering BOA past the 2004 BOA National Chairman of the Board, Dr. Stephen Tom McLeRoy F. Austin Concert Band Festival H.S., Yamaha Young Performing Sugar 16 What’s New in the Artists Awards Concert at Land, TX BOA Network: Job Board BOA Summer Symposium and eClassifieds, eCards, Live Guest Chats The Revelli Foundation News

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A few words... From the President and CEO

“Bands of America’s mission is to create and provide positively life-changing experiences for students, teachers, nvisioning the future. More than ever before we at Bands parents and communities.” of America have been envisioning our expanding future Eand working to create and strenghthen partnerships, with the ultimate goal of even further serving America’s music teachers and young people. In the past nine months we Bands of America Newsletter have: Published four times a year: January/February • Added two new Corporate Sponsors, Fred J. Miller, Inc. February (Student issue) and Stanbury Uniforms; three new Preferred Travel Partners April/May and J. D’Addario as a new Associate Sponsor. They join August/September our National Presenting Sponsor Yamaha Corporation of America, Corporate Sponsors Pearl Corporation and US Airways, and Associate Published by Sponsors Vic Firth, Inc., Remo, Inc., and SABIAN Ltd. Bands of America, Inc. 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150 • Met with the CEO and staff of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to explore Indianapolis, IN 46225 ways we can continue to collaborate on projects such as concerts at the National 800.848.2263 Concert Band Festival, possibly hosting the debut BOA National Orchestra Festival at The Hilbert Circle Theatre and involvement of Music Director Mario Venzago with the L. Scott McCormick Honor Orchestra of America. President and CEO

• Met with David Gregory, President of the National Band Association, and other Eric L. Martin Senior Vice President and COO NBA representatives to begin planning for the 2004 NBA Convention to be held in conjunction with the Bands of America Summer Symposium (see page 18 for more info). Debbie Laferty Asbill Camilla M. Stasa Director of Marketing and Director of Band Relations • Held a two day retreat for BOA Advisory Board members and staff in January to Communications discuss the direction of all BOA events. One of the most significant outcomes of Valerie Hayes that meeting was the decision to reformat the BOA Grand National Finals awards to Terri J. Dillon Controller celebrate all finalists equally, no longer presenting 2nd through 12th place. Director of Development Chad Kohler Chuck Henson Event Manager • Held a two day planning meeting this summer with the BOA Summer Symposium Marketing Manager camp directors and Division Heads to work on curriculum development, faculty, Vicki Csenar programming and philosophy. BOA is committed to finalizing Symposium details Timothy J. Maguire Executive Assistant earlier than ever before for you and your students. Marketing and Merchandise Coordinator Greta Kohler • Added significant interactivity to our website www.bands.org, allowing camp Marketing Assistant David McElvain participants and fall championship bands to enroll and access information online. Systems Coordinator Crystal Estanovich We recently launched an online job board, eClassifieds, eCards, and we will host live Marketing and guest chats again starting this fall. Jill Weiss Administrative Assistant Event Coordinator • Met with leading orchestra teachers from several high schools and colleges to Stephen McCoy discuss how BOA can serve school orchestras through programming like we’ve been Suzy Ryan Event Coordinator Bookkeeper offering high school bands for nearly three decades. Allison Johnston Receptionist • Hosted an ad hoc meeting of African-American band directors at the 2003 Midwest Clinic in Chicago to discuss needs of their music programs and how BOA can help Claudette Kemp serve those needs. Data Entry Clerk

These are just a few examples of future-casting, along with the regular envisioning and planning that goes into all of our programs and events. Bands of America will For more information about Bands of soon soar into it’s third decade, and the future is exciting. America and BOA events, to order BOA recordings and merchandise, and to fi nd a Warmest regards, staff directory of email addresses, visit: www.bands.org [email protected]

Cover photo credits: All but Canadian Brass L. Scott McCormick, President courtesy of Jolesch Photography, the Offi cial Photographer of Bands of America.

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The 28th annual Bands of America Grand National Championships presented by

November 13-15, 2003 Schedule-at-a-Glance* RCA Dome, Indianapolis Thursday, November 13 8:30-10:00 am Indianapolis Public Schools City Championships 11:15 am Grand Nationals Prelims The Bands of America Grand National Expo Opens until 11:00 pm 11:30 pm Thursday Prelims conclude Championship is the “Grand Daddy”

of all marching band events. With Friday, November 14 8:00 am Grand National Prelims 90 outstanding competing bands from Expo Open through 9:45 pm 5:00-7:00 pm Tim Lautzenheiser Student 25 states, incredible college exhibition Leadership Workshop 8:15 pm Exhibition Performance: bands, and three days of special events, Riverside Community College, Riverside, CA workshops and clinics, Grand Nationals 8:45 pm Grand National Preliminary is much more than a marching contest. Awards Ceremony 9:15 pm Celebrate America! Pan Am Plaza Featuring the Riverside Community College Marching Tigers, Western Carolina University Celebrate America! Pride of the Mountains, live Following the excitement of Friday’s performances broadcast on the plaza of the at this year’s Grand National Championships join Bands Semi-Finals Performance Draw and of America as we celebrate music, excellence, and a spectacular Fireworks Show! America with an outdoor celebration on Pan Am Plaza on Friday evening, November 14, Saturday, November 15 beginning at 9:15 pm. 8:30 am Grand National Semi-Finals Celebrate America brings the fun, excitement Expo Opens and entertainment of Grand Nationals outside 10:00- Directors Behind-the-Scenes Tour the RCA Dome with a free public event on 11:00 am Pan Am Plaza directly across from the 11:15- Directors Judging Clinic Dome. The event culminates with a 15- 12:45 am minute spectacular fireworks show. 4:45 pm Exhibition Performance: This year features live performances Western Carolina University by the Riverside Community College 5:00 pm Class Awards Ceremony & “Marching Tigers” from Riverside, Announcement of Finalists California, and the Western Carolina University 7:00 pm Finals Opening Ceremonies “Pride of the Mountains” from Cullowhee, North Carolina. Plus, you’ll be among the first to find out * All times tentative pending final performance Saturday’s Semi-Finals performance order. The Semi- schedule. finals performance time “draw” will be shown live from the Semi-finalist Directors meeting on a giant screen at Celebrate America! Photo courtesy of Jolesch Photography

4 www.bands.org 2003 Grand National Bands As of August 20, 2003, this list includes bands on the Tim Lautzenheiser “Wait List.” Adair County HS, KY Lone Oak HS, KY Avon HS, OH Louisville Male HS, KY Student Leadership Avon HS, IN Marian Catholic HS, IL Bassett HS, VA Marshall HS, MN Beechwood HS, KY McDowell HS, PA Workshop Bellbrook HS, OH Meade County HS, KY Ben Davis HS, IN Meigs Local HS, OH Blackhawk HS, PA Menomonie HS, WI Friday, November 14 Blue Valley HS, KS Metamora Township HS, IL 5:00-7:00 p.m., 500 Ballroom Brien McMahon HS, CT Miamisburg HS, OH Broken Arrow Senior HS, OK Milford HS, MI

Photo courtesy of Jolesch Photography Indiana Convention Center Brunswick HS, OH Milford HS, OH Buckeye HS, OH Monroe Central HS, IN he Grand National Student seminars, and convention speaking Campbell County HS, KY Montague HS, MI Leadership Workshop with Tim engagements focusing on the area of Carmel HS, IN Normal West HS, IL Carroll HS, OH North Hardin HS, KY Lautzenheiser is designed for students positive attitude and effective leadership T Carver Military Academy, IL Northmont HS, OH who have demonstrated the willingness training. Having taught at universities Center Grove HS, IN Northwest Guilford HS, NC and ability to lead. The workshop is a across the country, he presently holds the Centerville HS, OH Norton HS, OH chance for your students to learn what Earl Dunn Distinquished Lecturer position Chesaning Union HS, MI Norwalk HS, CT it takes to be the best leader possible, at Ball State University. His books, Chippewa HS, OH Norwell HS, IN which has an inevitable positive effect on produced by G.I.A. Publications, The Art Clinton HS, TN Ooltewah HS, TN Clinton-Massie HS, OH Owensboro HS, KY your entire band. of Successful Teaching and The Joy of Davenport Central HS, IA Plymouth-Canton Participants learn that being a leader Inspired Teaching, are best-sellers in the Fairborn HS, OH Educational Park, MI isn’t about prestige and forcing your will music profession. He is also co-author F.J. Reitz HS, IN Pomona HS, CO upon others – leadership is about service. of Hal Leonard’s popular band method, Fort Mill HS, SC Portage Central HS, MI “It’s about creating a better culture for Essential Elements, as well as the creator Francis Howell North HS, MO Reeths-Puffer HS, MI those around you,” says Tim. of the highly-acclaimed Director’s Harrison County HS, KY Roger Bacon HS, OH Hart County HS, KY Ronald Reagan HS, TX “Leading yourself before you can Communication Kits. Herscher HS, IL San Marcos HS, CA lead others,” Tim says, “is the ultimate Indian Hill HS, OH Seminole HS, FL foundation for any good leader wishing How to Enroll: The workshop is Irmo HS, SC Silver Bluff HS, SC to take self-development to a high level.” open to all high school student leaders Jackson Academy, MS Springboro HS, OH Tim’s workshops are empowering (not just Grand National participating Jenison HS, MI Springfield Shawnee HS, OH Kennesaw Mountain HS, GA St. Charles West HS, MO and thought-provoking. Students learn bands). Download the form from our Kings HS, OH St. Thomas More Catholic attitude development, communication website www.bands.org and register in Kiski Area HS, PA HS, LA skills, responsibility assessment, positive advance by November 7, 2003. The fee L.D. Bell HS, TX Summerville HS, SC role modeling, sensitivity in working with for the workshop is $25 per person for Lake Central HS, IN Tarpon Springs HS, FL peers, understanding of self-motivation, GROUPS of 30 more more registering Lake Park HS, IL Troy Athens HS, MI personal responsibility, and action plans by November 1 (less than 10 and all Lakeland HS, MI Warren Local HS, OH registrations after November 1 are $30 Lakewood Ranch HS, FL West Carteret HS, NC to achieve group goals. Lawrence Central HS, IN West Clermont HS, OH per person). One director attends FREE Lawrence North HS, IN Western Brown HS, OH About Tim: Tim Lautzenheiser is a for every 10 students enrolled. Register Lebanon HS, OH Westfield HS, TX well-known name in the music education in advance by downloading and mailing Limestone Community HS, IL William Mason HS, OH world as a teacher, clinician, author, the form, or fax to 317.524.6200 Livonia Franklin HS, MI composer, consultant, adjudicator, and, by November 1. Limited space may above all, a trusted friend to anyone be available for on-site registration. interested in working with young people Come by the Grand Nationals BOA Grand National Expo More than 70 booths are part of the Grand National in developing a desire for excellence. He Headquarters Thursday, November 13 Expo, open all three days of the event, on the RCA is creator of Attitude Concepts for Today, or Friday, November 14 by 12 noon to Dome concourse. The Expo features leading music- an organization designed to manage register onsite if space is available. related companies, the DCI Village with Drum Corps the many requests for workshops, International and many of the world’s top drum corps represented, colleges and more. Exhibitors are being added weekly, some who will be there include: VIP Treatment: Grand National Press Box Seating! Annah Marketing Group Inc. Musictoods Press Box seats are still available for Grand National Semi-Finals and Finals. Press Band Stuff New Horizons Tour and Card Emporium/IMC Travel Box Seating includes complimentary soft-drinks and program book, in a relaxed How to get Grand National Tickets Columbus Pro Percussion Pearl Corporation Afteratmosphere the excitement with a of bird’s Friday’s eye view. Conn-Selmer, Inc. Premier Percussion Ltd. Dance Drill Team Pro Tec International TICKETS: Order online at www.bands.org or Sophisticates Pro-Mark Corporation call 800.848.2263 Design Concepts Inc Remo Inc Directors Showcase Sabian Finals: Press Box Reserved–$125 / Inside 30’s Reserved –$35 (SOLD OUT) Drum Corps International Stanbury Uniforms, Inc. 15-30 yardlines Reserved –$25 / Outside 15’s Reserved–$17 Evans/D’Addario Super Holida Tours Semi-Finals: Press Box Reserved–$75 / Semi-Finals: General Admission–$22 Fear Nothing Music Gear Superior Solutions Corp. Flavoreeds Inc Travel Selections Prelims: 2 Day Prelim Pass–$22 / 1 Day Prelim Ticket (Thurs or Fri)–$15 Fred J Miller Inc Vic Firth (All Prelims tickets are general admission.) Hemisphere Educational Winter Guard International Children 8 years and younger admission is free, for general admission only. Travel Wintergarb.com Innovative Percussion Woodwind & Brasswind Student Group Discount: $3 off One-Day Prelim Ticket for Just-a-note.com Yamaha Corporation of groups of 30 or more students. Kanstul Musical Instruments America Music Travel Consultants

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Judging Clinic for Directors and Behind-the-Scenes Tour Saturday, November 15 RCA Dome and Indiana Convention Center

Your ticket to Saturday’s Semi-Finals is your ticket to the Clinic

and Behind-the-Scenes Tour Photo courtesy of Jolesch Photography

The Directors and Boosters Behind- Drum majors from Northwest High School accept the the-Scenes Tour will be from 10:00 am- Indianapolis Public Schools Tournament Champion 11:00 am, meeting in Room 150 of the trophy from IPS Superintendent Dr. Duncan Pritchett Convention Center. BOA officials will (left) and BOA Senior Vice-President Eric L. Martin, Esq. explain the registration process, what you can expect when enrolling in a BOA Championship, and guide a tour of the Indianapolis Public Schools contest flow in the Dome. The Judging Clinic is from 11:15 am to 12:45 pm in the Press Box (registrants Tournament will again open must pick up a pre-reserved pass on site at Grand Nationals for access to the Press Grand Nationals festivities Box and clinic, see how to reserve your pass online below). BOA judges will lead Thursday, November 13 Photo courtesy of Jolesch Photography a clinic using live performances of Grand 8:30-11:00* a.m., RCA Dome ll band directors are invited to learn National Semi-Finalist bands to illustrate more about Bands of America the BOA judging system and scoresheets. or the second consecutive year, Bands of America AChampionships and the Bands of You must have a Saturday Semi-Finals will host the Indianapolis Public Schools High School America adjudication system first-hand at ticket and Pre-Register with Bands of FMarching Band Tournament in the RCA Dome as the 2003 Grand National Championships. America for the Tour and Clinic. Both part of the 28th annual Grand National Championships Bands of America will host a Behind- the Tour and the Judging Clinic are at no presented by Yamaha. the Scenes Tour and a Judging cost for those with Saturday Semi-Finals “Our mission is to create and provide positively Clinic on Saturday, November 15. tickets. Your Semi-Finals ticket is your life changing experiences for students, teachers, Directors, Assistant Directors and staff entry into the stadium. parents and communities,” says Eric L. Martin, CEO are also welcome to attend the Judging and Vice President for Bands of America, “We can Workshop; however, a maximum of Register online for the think of no better way to be of service to the band four representatives from a single clinic and tour students and teachers of IPS band programs than to school may attend (due to limitations Register for the Tour and Clinic extend our resources to help celebrate and recognize of space and audio equipment used for online at www.bands.org or call the achievements and potential of these students by the clinic, space is reserved on a first- 800.848.BAND. Registration is showcasing them in the Dome as a part of BOA’s Grand come, first-served basis). Band Booster limited and available on a first-come, National Championships.” representatives and other band staff first-served basis. On-site registration is “Giving our students the opportunity to participate are welcome to attend the Behind-the available if space remains . in the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition is Scenes Tour. an extraordinary opportunity. It will help raise the bar for our students to a new level of excellence,” says Dr. Louisville; Johnson City; Duncan Pritchett, Superintendent of Indianapolis Regional Tickets (from page 10): Massillon; Houston; Youngstown; Public Schools. www.bands.org or call Arlington, TX; Bridgeport, CT: BOA is providing the RCA Dome venue at the 800.848.BAND Day Pass (1 G.A.prelims & 1 G.A. finals) opening of Grand Nationals to IPS at no cost to the – $16 school system. BOA is committed to supporting the Student Group Discount Prelims Only – $11 growth and development of band and music education $3 off individual General Admission Finals G.A. – $11 at IPS and using resources already in place to provide Prelims or Finals tickets (30 students or Super Regional (San Antonio): a world class venue for the Tournament is one way to more in a group) ordered at least two Two days – Oct. 31-Nov. 1 show its commitment. weeks prior to the event. (Children 8 Prelims – 30 bands Fri. / 30 bands Sat./ BOA matched donations made to the Band Together and under, free for general Admission.) Finals – Top 14 bands program to send IPS students to the BOA Summer Pontiac, MI; St. Louis; Atlanta; Call 800.848.BAND or visit Symposium on scholarship this June (see page 18). Phoenix; Indianapolis; St. www.bands.org online store for Super *Times tentative pending final schedule. Petersburg, FL: Regional ticket prices. Day Pass (1 General Admission [G.A.] Houston, TX: Day Pass (1 G.A.prelims prelims & 1 G.A. finals) – $18 & 1 G.A. finals) – $16 Get all the latest BOA Championship Deluxe Day Pass (1 G.A. prelims & 1 res. Prelims Only – $11 / Finals G.A. – $11 info and scores from the BOA finals) – $24 Finals Reserved – $15 Prelims Only – $13 Deluxe Day Pass (1 G.A. prelims & 1 res. Network online at www.bands.org Finals G.A. – $13 /Finals Reserved – $17 finals) – $20

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“The beginning of knowledge is the definition of terms.” Socrates

s each year begins the great teachers Remember–Tiger hits 1500 practice shots look for ways to improve the funda- per day after getting information from the mentals they teach their students. Great world’s best instructor. teachers always look for as comprehen- A Tone Quality sive a system as possible but are sure their Articulation methods of instruction are SIMPLE. Fundamentals of tone quality should Take method articulation for example. By A few years ago, as I prepared for the fall be approached the same way. Do repetitions teaching only one simple concept at a time judging assignments, I was going over the of only one fundamental at a time until all the instructor allows the muscle memory to Bands of America judging sheets and noticed fundamentals are clearly combined to create take over the physical function of creating that the totality and simplicity of the sheets a beautiful characteristic tone. Wind instru- articulated style. could be added into the program of instruc- ments require the proper use of wind. Teach tion for my students. the students to “use their air properly” and Fundamental music teaching encompasses Exercise tone quality will improve. Read “Of Wind many details but only a few major categories. Use concert F only and teach basic articulated and Song” by Arnold Jacobs. Devise your If we check and find the major categories are rhythms in standard style, staccato style and own breathing and breath control systems all present in our instructional program then then legato style. Using a whole note to that work for you and your students. The old we are relieved to know that we only have to begin, add quarters, eighths, triplets and then adage is true, “Tone quality doesn’t just hap- make sure the details of those general areas later, sixteenths. Using proper repetitions, you pen, the teacher makes it happen”. are covered. will build a uniformity of method for your For example: Using the sheet provided for ensemble. Remember to give precise instruc- Rate Your Progress judging Music Performance Individual, let’s tion as you begin. Talk about tongue position, To rate your band’s progress on your BOA look at what can be gleaned from this sheet the syllable you want used – ta, da, toe, doe, sheets fundamentals, use the words on the for instruction. etc. your choice – but be sure every member back of the sheet to keep an eye on your of the ensemble knows the method you use instructional progress. Here is a brief excerpt for your ensemble. Now, with the students Music Performance Individual from the back of the Music Performance understanding of the instruction, do daily Woodwinds Individual sheet. repetitions until articulation in the three basic Percussion styles is consistent (physically memorized). Brass WINDS (taken from both the woodwind and brass descriptions) reaching 80% (+ or -) Adjudication Criteria for all sub-captions: Repetition accomplishment in category box 4 – (excerpt) Accuracy–Reference to rhythmic accuracy and How many days of this simple exercise need Wind performers exhibit good control of articulation method to be done to have it physically memorized? most aspects of proper tone production. Try for yourself and see what works for you Performers exhibit excellent control of articu- Intonation–Reference to instrument tuning at and yours. I like to do this exercise once a day lation style and technique. Phrasing and rhyth- all dynamic levels for the entire year with variations in rhythm mic interpretation is mostly uniform. Lapses after the first month. Now standard, staccato are infrequent, generally minor and rarely Tone Quality–Reference to fundamental char- and legato are nailed. No need to discuss interfere with the success of the performance. acteristic tone quality at all dynamic levels the fundamental when rehearsing music. Mentioning “What style is the section we are This fourth box category says that the band is Questions: rehearsing?” will clear up any articulation well trained in fundamentals and is perform- 1. How do you teach articulation method? discrepancies. Students know the style, the ing at a consistently high level. The director 2. How do you teach intonation, listening and sound it brings and how it feels to play in that has defined the fundamentals program sonority? style. DONE. and is patient enough to execute the 3. How do you teach tone quality? fundamentals program daily. Consistency Absorbable Information As with wonderful percussion ensembles, the PERCUSSION– 80% (+ or -) complete – (excerpt) The percussion section exhibits excel- Tiger Woods is the best golfer in the world wind ensemble needs to have an articula- lent control of technique and timing, resulting because he takes the best possible instruc- tion warm up each and every day. Listen to in highly consistent clarity of articulation and tion and does enough repetition to make that the percussion warm up and know they are well developed pulse control throughout. information a part of him (his game). Talent is creating rhythmic muscle memory. Granted, The performers, as individuals, are constantly nothing more than a person’s ability to take it is visible hand and arm muscle memory but aware that they are contributors to the overall and use information to their best advantage. the unseen tongue muscle memory is just as ensemble sound. The majority of the percus- The instructor must break down each important for the quality of wind ensemble sion instruments are in tune. Characteristic fundamental into its simplest possible parts. articulation. percussion timbre and quality of sound All fundamentals work best when high is almost always present throughout the quality instruction is accompanied by the ensemble. proper number of muscle memory repetitions.

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The back of each BOA scoresheet includes descriptors for levels of This percussion ensemble is supportive and excellence attained during well trained. They participate as a part of the the performance. overall sound of the band. This percussion section makes a very musical contribution to the overall ensemble. These two descriptions give very specific rehearsal direction for the within the grasp of your per- total ensemble, woodwind, brass and percus- formers (students). Please note sion. the word AUDIENCE.

Music Performance Ensemble Go For It! Sheet The descriptors above (partially) describe music fundamentals Look at the following sub-caption titles and and programming for a very the underlying specifics. Decide what you good marching band. Read and need to do to give your students the best pos- understand all the BOA sheets sible instructional experience. Band is still the finest performance medium thoroughly. Check your insights Tone Quality and Intonation in which 99% of our students will ever be as to where your band is today compared to Balance and Blend involved. So first and foremost make the per- the BOA standards. BOA’s sheets encompass Breath Support and Control formance experience memorable. For most of the full and complete range of fundamentals Centers of Tone and Pitch our students this is their one and only chance for winds, percussion, marching, design, and Consistency of Timbres, Sonority to be a performer. performance. Create your own instructional Tuning of Percussion Musical effects have been with us all direction in every area of performance and throughout music history. The ability of design by using these printed guide posts Accuracy and Definition a composer to communicate emotions, done by some of our nations greatest band Ensemble Cohesiveness thoughts, feelings and impressions though directors over the past decades. Method their art has generally been accepted as the Rhythmic Interpretation effect of music. Whether it be Wagner’s Ring Evaluate It! Tempo, Pulse Control or John William’s Indiana Jones, the intent of Timing the musical motif is clear and is understood Take the back of the sheets and create an evaluation system for how your band is pro- Musicality by the audience. The effectiveness material- gressing. Building a great band program is not Expression izes through great performance. Music calms a sprint - it’s a marathon. Be patient, methodi- Full Range of Dynamics the savage beast by speaking to our very cal and professional and you will succeed. Phrasing soul. The shows that communicate clearly the Style/Idiomatic Interpretation composer’s true meaning to their audience are still the most effective. Whether it’s the Remember– Design Your Own Program Lassiter High School Band (GA) or the Blue “The beginning of knowledge is the definition Devils Drum Corps (CA), communication is the of terms.” – Socrates Here are a few starter questions to help you ultimate key to success in generating effect. get started designing the total program for your students. From the MUSIC GENERAL EFFECT Sheet and Thanks to Alfred Watkins, Dan Martin and Dr. 1. What is Balance? Blend? Box 4 in DESIGN Danny Doyle for their invaluable assistance in 2. How do you teach the center of the (excerpt) Musical repertoire often displays this preparation and for their giving up hours tone? Pitch? quality substance and depth. Concepts are of their valuable time from their extremely 3. How do you teach for the best pos- clearly defined. Audience intrigue and aes- busy schedules. sible timbre? Sonority? thetic appeal are consistent throughout. 4. What do you do to teach ensemble Freddy Martin cohesiveness? Great shows are like great music, you just Freddy Martin is the 5. What exercises do you use for timing? want to hear them again and again. Bad band director at the 6. Do you teach the full range of dynam- shows are like a toothache, you just want it famed Westminster ics ppp-fff? With the best timbre and to be over. Design first for you and your stu- Schools in Atlanta. Mr. sonority? dents. Make it memorable, emotional, enjoy- Martin and his wife 7. What do you think? What are able and instructional. The rest takes care of Lynda are the directors your questions for you? itself. Please–Notice the word AUDIENCE. of Spirit Camp, a suc- cessful band leadership Your answers to these questions, and the From the GENERAL EFFECT MUSIC Sheet and camp and directors workshop held in the questions you come up with will send you on Box 4 in PERFORMANCE southeast for the last 25 years. He was the a quest to create the best possible instruc- (excerpt) Performers create a high level of founding director for the Spirit of Atlanta tional program for your students. achievement in the communication of emo- Drum Corps and held that position for 18 tional involvement and artistry with high years. He served on the DCI task force on General Effect Music standards maintained throughout the musical adjudication for 8 years and as Vice Chairman program. The audience is consistently enter- of the DCI board of directors for 10 years. Mr. What is effect? It says on the sheet (in part) tained and often affected by the demonstra- Martin began his career as the band director that Music Effect is the utilization of all ele- tion of professionalism and the intensities of at South Cobb High School in Austell Georgia. ments to bring about maximum effectiveness emotion. The band was recognized nationally for all of the musical performance. What does that aspects of the band program. Mr. Martin has mean? The show communicates the intent IMPORTANT – Performers communicate best adjudicated for Bands of America for more clearly and completely from all sections and when they totally understand the material than twenty years. Mr. Martin has judged performers. How do you use that in your given them to perform. Sound easy? Just more than 50 BOA regional marching champi- instructional program? Use it by programming program for you and for your students. Make onships and has served on the judging panels for your level of understanding and for the sure the effects you intend to communicate for BOA Nationals on 15 different occasions. best educational interests of your students. are within your grasp and thus eventually

9 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2003 Bands of America 2003 Regional Championship Schedule

September 20 Louisville, KY Kentucky Fair and Expo Regional Center

September 27 Pontiac, MI Championships Pontiac Silverdome October 4 presented by Johnson City, TN East Tennessee State University

Bands of America Championship bands are reaching new October 4 Massillon, OH levels of performance, artistry and excellence. The focus at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium the BOA Championships is on the students and on creating a October 11 positive, educational experience for every band who performs Houston, TX Rice University and everyone who attends. Eight of the 14 2003 Regionals are in October 11 Domed stadiums, and all are held in professional or scholastic venues St. Louis, MO Edward Jones Dome that are among the finest stages for marching music in the world. October 18 Youngstown, OH Youngstown State Limited performance spots in Massillon, University October 18 Bridgeport and several other Regionals Arlington, TX There are performance spots in Massillon, OH, Bridgeport, CT, Phoenix, University of Texas at AZ and several other Regionals. To find out if there is space in a Arlington particular event, call Camilla Stasa at 800.848.BAND. You can enroll online at www.bands.org or call 800.848.BAND for an application October 25 form. Enrollment requirements and downloadable paper application Bridgeport, CT are also online. Participating bands receive taped and written John F. Kennedy Stadium evaluation of their performance, directors get an instant high- camera video, and all student members receive a personalized October 25 certificate and segment patch. Atlanta, GA For more information and lists of performing bands, visit Georgia Dome www.bands.org. October 31- November 1 SUPER REGIONAL Bring students to observe San Antonio, TX Your band doesn’t have to perform in order to have Alamodome a valuable experience at the BOA Championships. Bring your student leaders–or even your entire November 1 band–to observe dozens of bands in a positive, Phoenix, AZ exciting atmosphere. Student Group Bank One Ballpark Ticket Discount of $3 off individual general admission tickets (excluding November 8 Day Passes) ordered at least two Indianapolis, IN weeks in advance is available RCA Dome for Groups of 30 or more November 8 students. See ticket St. Petersburg, FL prices on page 6; Tropicana Field order online at www.bands.org, or call 800.848.BAND.

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National Concert Band Festival

The 13th annual Bands of America National Concert Band & Percussion Festival presented by

February 26-28, Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University

nsembles from 16 states have been invited by taped audition to participate in the Canadian Brass 13th annual BOA National Concert Band Festival and Percussion Festival presented Eby Yamaha. Showcasing excellence in teaching in a national venue is a vital part of the mission of the National Concert Band Festival and National Percussion Festival. The standard for participation is very high. The number of ensembles invited depends upon the evaluators’ recommendations of those auditioning who meet the hightest Honor Band of America standards of excellence. The audition process itself is designed to help bands continue to improve their programs through the evaluators’ taped and written comments pro- Final Audition Deadline vided at the audition session. September 5, 2003 for the 2004 In concert Friday, February 27 Canadian Brass will perform in concert February 27 Honor Band of America at 8:30 p.m., presented by Yamaha, as part of the National Concert Band Festival. Canadian Brass put lthough the first audition dead- brass music on the map. With their unbeatable blend line passed in June, there’s still of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor, they brighten Aopportunity for your outstand- the rosters of concert halls, international festivals and orchestra series throughout ing players to audition for the 2004 the world. Their numerous recordings, frequent television appearances and tireless Honor Band of America. The final efforts in the realm of music education have resulted in vast new audiences for the audition deadline is September 5, Art of the Canadian Brass. (Washington Post). Tickets are available online at 2003. www.bands.org or call 800.848.BAND. The 2004 Honor Band of America will be conducted by Invited Concert Bands and Directors Eugene Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Carmel H.S. Wind Symphony I, IN, Richard Saucedo and Michael Pote Migliaro Conductor and Director of Wind Cheyenne Mountain H.S. Symphonic Band, CO, Jack Yonce Corporon Studies at the University of North Cypress Falls H.S. Symphonic Band, TX, Frank Troyka Texas. Dobson H.S. Symphonic Band, AZ, Jon Gomez Selected members will gather in Indianapolis, J.P. Taravella H.S. Wind Orchestra, FL, Neil Jenkins and Nikk Pilato Indiana, February 26-28, 2004 as part of the John Hersey H.S. Symphonic Band, IL, Scott Casagrande Bands of America National Concert Band Lewis-Palmer H.S. Wind Ensemble, CO, Craig Ketels Festival and National Percussion Festival for Mason H.S. Wind Symphony, OH, Robert Bass rehearsals, master classes, and special clinics and con- Milton H.S. Wind Ensemble, GA, Randall Coleman The BOA National certs. The Festival concludes with the Honor Band of North Hardin H.S. Wind Symphony, KY, Charles Campbell Percussion Festival America in concert, Saturday evening, February 28, at Science Hill H.S. Wind Ensemble, TN, Thomas Stites is endorsed by the Butler University’s Clowes Memorial Hall. Vista H.S. Wind Ensemble, CA, John Vorwald Percussive Arts Waxahachie H.S. Wind Ensemble, TX, Benjamin Davis Society To learn Wylie H.S. Wind Symphony, TX, Mike Lipe Written evaluation for all applicants more about PAS, All audition tapes will be evaluated by leading applied visit www.pas.org. faculty on each instrument and applicants will receive a Invited Percussion Ensembles written evaluation sheet with commentary and sugges- Binghamton H.S. Percussion Ensemble, NY, Joel Smales tions. The Honor Band of America audition process is Cypress Falls H.S. Percussion Ensemble, TX, Shawn McAnear set up to offer all applicants educational value. Morgantown H.S. Percussion Ensemble, WV, Keith Reed Olympic Heights H.S. Percussion Ensemble, FL, Ron Hughes Download application and information from West H.S. Percussion Ensemble, IA, Keith Weigandt and Julie Weigandt www.bands.org, or call Bands of America at Whitehall H.S. Percussion Ensemble, PA, L. Rick Hilborn 800.848.2263.

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BOA Summer Symposium

National Band Association 2004 convention to be held in conjunction with BOA Summer Symposium s part of an exciting bring new members this first-ever convention/ The NBA Young Composer’s Mentor Project was new partnership, to NBA and give NBA symposium.” the National Band members who aren’t as BOA and NBA first held at the Symposium, with winning compositions A Association Biennial familiar with us a true partnered officially this performed by the U.S. Army Field Band. Project Convention will be held ‘BOA Experience’.” summer by hosting the participants, left to right, Colonel Finley R. in conjunction with BOA BOA’s Directors NBA Young Composers Hamilton, Commander and Conductor of the U.S. Summer Symposium in Workshop programming Mentor Project at Army Field Band; Cormac Cannon (IA); Paula Crider, 2004. The NBA National of sessions will be the 2003 Summer Professor Emeritus, University of Texas; Cory Biennial Convention available during the Symposium. Five McBride (IA); David Gregory, President of NBA; has met every other NBA conference to their young composers were Rebecca Culp (MI), Scott McCormick, President, year, sharing the Texas attendees. Likewise, the selected by submitting BOA; Shawn Okpebholo (KY); composer Frank Bandmasters Association world-class concerts, original compositions Ticheli; Justin Nielsen (ID); composer and Project venue for the past clinicians and artists to participate in the founder Mark Camphouse. three conventions. After that NBA will bring to program. successful conventions their convention will The National Band Jazz artist Brian in Texas, the NBA be integrated into the Association, founded in Culbertson (left) jams is moving the 2004 BOA Directors Workshop 1960, is the largest band with dad Jim Culbertson, national convention experience. organization in the world. in concert at BOA. Jim, to the heartland of “We are excited that It was organized for the director at Decatur MacArthur H.S., IL, and America’s band activities the NBA will be joining purpose of promoting the long-time BOA jazz for a tremendous week the BOA in the summer musical and educational faculty member, is touring of clinics, workshops, of 2004 for what we significance of bands with Brian’s band. concerts and special believe will be one of the and is dedicated to the programs designed to most significant summer attainment of a high level help promote music band events ever,” says of excellence for bands excellence in bands David Gregory, President and band music. 2004 Summer Symposium across the country. The of NBA. “Nationally NBA is an organization NBA Convention will be acclaimed clinicians and open to anyone and held June 20-23, 2004 conductors, our Young everyone interested in dates: June 21-26 in Normal, IL on the Composer Mentor bands, regardless of Online registration opens late September Illinois State University and Young Conductor experience or position. campus. The dates for the Mentor Projects Details for registering ark your calendars: music and performance 2004 Bands of America (see more info on page for the NBA convention, the 29th annual skills. We work on the Summer Symposium are 24), one of the nation’s and for enrolling in the June 21-26. outstanding military 2004 Bands of America Bands of America process, not the product. M “This is an incredible bands, the National Summer Symposium Summer Symposium The BOA Summer opportunity for BOA, Community Band will be online at presented by Yamaha will Experience is creating a the Summer Symposium, conducted by Dr. Lowell www.bands.org within be June 21-26, 2004 new vocabulary–it’s more our Symposium director Graham, and clinics the coming weeks and at Illinois State University than a camp, it’s a full-life participants and the NBA and workshops designed updated throughout in Normal Illinois. The experience. membership,” says Scott to help bring about the fall and winter. You Leadership Preview For directors, the McCormick, President significant and positive can also call BOA at Weekend for students will wealth of information of Bands of America. changes in bands in 800.848.BAND for more be June 19-20. will be even greater, with “We believe that this America are all part of the info. Nearly 1,500 students expanded “lounges” for partnership will both summer offerings during and 230 directors individual appointments attended the 2003 with faculty, including a Symposium. BOA has Conductors’ Lounge. It Right: Students who been developing and would take pages to tell attended the Symposium curriculum for 2004 and you all the exciting new on scholarships donated expects to have faculty things about the BOA through the Band and details online sooner Summer Symposium. Visit Together project got than ever. www.bands.org for a together for a group The BOA Summer sneak preview and watch photo before Wednesday “Experience” is unique– for full details including evening’s DCI show at you won’t fi nd anything sessions and faculty in the Symposium. Three else like it. It offers a your January/February directors also attended “university experience” 2004 Bands of America on Band Together for students, teaching Newsletter. scholarships. life-skills as well as Photos courtesy of Jolesch Photography

18 BOA NETWORK BOANetwork www.bands.org How do I login to What is the “BOA Network?” bands.org? The BOA Network is Bands of America’s online community for students, teachers, parents, It’s simple! Go to www.bands.org and alumni and fans. Current features include: click on “BOA Login” on the left-side menu (see BOA Forums–Participate in discussions with a above). worldwide community. Forums for Students, Directors, BOA event info is Parents, Volunteers, Team SWAG and the Honor Band of available to everyone, but America. BOA Network members Championship Results –Current and past Bands of have access to even more. America Regional and Grand National Championships Not registered yet? results and judges recaps. Go to “BOA Login” on bands.org and follow the eClassifi eds and Job Board–NEW! Search, view, on-screen instructions respond and place Job Board listings and eClassifi eds. to register. Your email address will be your login. eCards –NEW! Send BOA, band and music eCards to your friends and family. Some eCards are already available to send, watch for new eCards to be added Favorite part weekly. Keep in touch with of bands.org? In Focus: Articles and Features –A library of online personalized eCards from articles and features for students, directors and parents, bands.org Forums! including Yamaha Educator Series articles and archived What do BOA Network features from the BOA Network eNewsletter. BOA Network members can now send electronic members say is greeting cards from www.bands.org. Send invitations, their favorite part of BOA Network members receive the monthly BOA birthday cards, holiday cards, motivational thoughts and bands.org? The Discussion Network eNewsletter with the “fi rst look” and BOA more. Since you personalize the BOA card with your Forums. At a summer news, have exclusive access to BOA Championship own words, the possibilities are limitless. focus group of student webcams and webcasts, and get member-only Send as many cards as you want, from your desktop, members, the experi- discounts to the BOA Summer Symposium and other anytime, to anyone, anywhere. Several eCards are ence that the Discussion events. already available, and more designs will be added Forums offer for learning regularly in the coming months. Go to www.bands.org about, and getting to Job Board and eClassifieds and login to the BOA Network to send a BOA eCard know, people from bands BOA has launched its new online Job Board and today. across the country was eClassifieds. The Job Board offers a place to post and hands-down the most search for school teaching positions on all levels, as well Live Guest Chats are Back! popular feature. as teachers and staff such as percussion and color guard There are separate instructors and more. BOA will host live guest chats again beginning this Discussion Forums for The eClassifieds include categories for Concerts fall. Guests will include BOA faculty, judges and staff, students, teachers and and Event Announcements, Musical Instruments and musical artists, and educators and experts for Question parents, in addition to the Equipment, Printed Music and Recordings, General and Answer sessions with students and directors. “We General Discussion Forum Merchandise, Electronics, Recreation and Sports, and plan to institute a series of ‘Q&A’ chats on specific and specialized areas for Professional Services. topics, like dealing with performance anxiety, audition Team SWAG and Honor There is no charge to place, search, view or respond tips, practice techniques, issues for color guard section Band of America mem- to Job Board ads or eClassifieds (except for a fee to leaders, and more,” says BOA Marketing Manager bers. place an ad for “Professional Services,” which offers Chuck Henson. Visit online and see music arranging, drill writing and other professional Check www.bands.org this fall for dates, times and what everyone’s talking business services). The Job Board and eClassifieds guests. about. are available exclusively to registered BOA Network members. Registration is free and easy at bands.org

16 www.bands.org Bands of America Online Registration for Summer Symposium and Fall Championships NEWS You can register online for Bands of America Regional and Grand National Championships and the Summer Symposium. Stanbury Uniforms joins Bands of America Summer Symposium online registration was first launched last October for the 2003 Symposium. 2004 Symposium registration will be available online by late as a Corporate Sponsor September 2003. beginner band classes, Fall Championship registration is available for all high there is just nothing like it. school bands. You must be the primary band director at Our approach to business your school for your online registration to be accepted. was to set out to be the Online registration for the fall 2004 championships best and that is certainly will be available no later than December 31, 2003. All how we feel about our bands enrolling between the opening of registration new partnership with BOA and January 31, 2004 will be eligible for the initial ands of America the bands of America . . .we are with the best,” random draw for performance times. welcomes Stanbury with pride,” according to said Roberts. BUniforms, Inc to Gary F. Roberts, President “The teamwork and “Resource Room:” tools the family of Corporate and CEO of Stanbury dedication from the staff for directors, parents and Sponsors. Uniforms. “Stanbury’s of Stanbury’s employee “Stanbury is thrilled nationwide network of owners is so similar to the volunteers to become a corporate designers and consultants BOA organization. We truly love the opportunity When you visit www.bands.org, you’ll see Resource sponsor of BOA. As the are committed to assisting to dress America’s bands Room in the top menu. What is the “Resource Room?” industry’s only employee the educators of today and enrich the lives of It’s a collection of information, publications, links owned company and with their apparel and young people through and materials, available to all online guests. Current the largest manufacturer accessory needs.” music.” Resource Room areas include: of musical apparel in Gary is a former the world, Stanbury is band director and has To visit Stanbury Copyright and Publisher Info–BOA’s compiled committed to music a passion for music Uniforms online, visit database of musical selections and their publishers education. With a rich education – “from the www.bands.org and go to assists in your work to secure copyright permissions for tradition of over 85 years, thrill of competition the Sponsors page in the your fall shows. Search by composition, composer or Stanbury has been serving and performance to the Resource Room. other keywords to find compositions’ publishers. Use our searchable publisher database to find publisher contact info, including the key contact for permission- to-arrange. Terri Dillon named BOA Director of Also features downloadable “Permission to Arrange Forms” and information on BOA’s Copyright Service. Development and Revelli Foundation Securing permission to make arrangements from copyright holders is a legal must for all band directors, not just those in BOA events. Spend your time on the Executive Director podium and let us help secure permission for you. ands of America, changing experiences for BOA Adjudication Handbook–the official Inc. is pleased students involved in high rulesbook for fall marching band championships, Bto announce the school band and music including explanations of the judging system and appointment of Terri programs, their families, scoresheets. J. Dillon as Director of teachers and communities Development for Bands through music educa- Bands of America Newsletter Library. of America and Executive tion.” The Revelli Foundation–information on the Director of The Revelli As Director of Foundation, its programs and ways to contribute. Foundation. Development for Bands Before accepting this of America and Executive Volunteer Center–apply online to volunteer at position with Bands of Director for The Revelli BOA events, and for the Summer Symposium “Team America, Ms. Dillon was Foundation, Terri will SWAG.” The Volunteer Center is being redeveloped Director of Foundation Symphony Orchestra, lead the organizations’ and will sport a new look and great functionality later Development at St. the Indiana Repertory fundraising efforts and this fall. Vincent Foundation in Theatre and The Orchestra will build the Foundation’s Indianapolis. Terri has Partnership. About her endowment. The Revelli BOA Sponsor Directory–with links to BOA’s worked in non-profit new roles with BOA, Terri Foundation is a charitable sponsors’ website. administration and fund- says, “I’m thrilled to work organization, which raising since 1984 with supports music education Links Directory–with links to high school and college with a team of people such organizations as and music educators band websites, community organizations, associations, and an organization who Northwestern University’s through scholarships and newsgroups and music publishers. care deeply about their Feinberg School of product and who are programmatic support for New features like the “Educator Group” are being Medicine, the Indianapolis providing positively life- Bands of America. planned.

17 www.bands.org Bands of AmericaNEWS Photos courtesy of Jolesch Photography BOA welcomes Fred J. Miller Inc. as new Yamaha announces Corporate Sponsor winners of the prestigious ands of America and now by association bring the highest quality welcomes Fred J. with Bands of America! of educational ideas and national YYPA awards BMiller, Inc. to the “I can not think of products to the pageantry family of BOA Corporate a better partnership industry. We look forward Music students from across the Sponsors. Fred J. Miller than BOA and Fred J. to representing BOA and country win top honors is considered one of the Miller, Inc.,” says Mark all their endeavors” nation’s pre-eminent Miller, Vice President of Look for Fred J. Miller, The Yamaha Young Performing Artist (YYPA) program designers, manufacturers Fred J. Miller, Inc. “We Inc. and at all BOA events is designed to provide early career recognition for and distributors of band both have such storied this fall and throughout outstanding young musicians in the United States. uniforms, and band- backgrounds that are the year in their new Hundreds of applicants ages 16-21 apply annually related accessories. Fred similar in philosophy capacity as Corporate and undergo a rigorous taped audition process J. Miller, Inc. is a family- and educational growth Sponsor. for a panel of national celebrity musicians. Eight based and operated towards the students To visit Fred J. 2003 winners from six states joined a total of over business located in involved in our unique Miller, Inc. online, visit 100 other winners since the program’s inception in Dayton, OH. FJM has form of pageantry. We www.bands.org and go to 1989. Many winners have received scholarships to national presence through believe this partnership the Sponsors page in the prestigious universities and conservatories, or are their catalog, web site is just the beginning to Resource Room. playing professionally with major jazz groups and top symphony orchestras. The YYPA national awards concert was held June 23 at Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University to BOA/DCI Clinics a kick off the Bands of America Summer Symposium. Winners were guests of Yamaha for a weekend of success at 2003 rehearsals, master classes, special awards concerts and social events, culminating with the opportunity DCI shows to perform for an audience of 2,000 at the Bands of America and Symposium. Drum Corps Interna- The 2003 Yamaha Young Performing Artists tional again partnered (shown above) are: this summer to present a series of student marching Justin Bahrami, Flute leadership clinics and band La Cañada, CA director judging clinics at Matthew Carmichael, Saxophone DCI Shows in Louisville, Bowling Green, KY KY; San Antonio, TX; William M. Farmer, French Horn Murfreesboro, TN; India- Meridian, MS napolis, IN; and at the DCI Andrew Wayne-Holmes, Violin World Championships in Lee’s Summit, MO Orlando. Student clinics included Joseph LeBlanc, Clarinet hands-on demonstrations Ann Arbor, MI with world champion Robert McCabe, Trumpet corps, including the 2003 East Granby, CT DCI World Champion Charles Reneau, Bass Trombone Blue Devils at the India- Athens, GA napolis show (shown in Christina Sia Thayer, Piano photos at right). Oberlin, OH Watch for info on future student leader- Honorable Mention ship clinics and director June Moon Kyung Hahn, Marimba judging clinics online at Seoul, Korea www.bands.org. Rachel Warbelow, Cello Fairbanks, AK

20 www.bands.org Bands of America “Thank you” NEWS Thank you to our sponsors and partners whose support helps make Bands of America events possible.

Inc. “Bands of America To learn more about our sponsors, visit our J. D’Addario joins BOA’s has done a stellar job online Sponsor Director for links to each of of supporting and their websites at http://bands.org/public/ showcasing the nation’s resourceroom/sponsors/ partnership of sponsors leading music education D’Addario is the based headquarters of J. programs and the ever National Presenting Sponsor newest Associate D’Addario & Company, growing talent pool of J.Sponsor of BOA Inc. features a full-service performers. We are proud events nationwide. J. R&D, manufacturing and to be associated with such D’Addario & Company, warehouse facility, and a successful organization Inc. designs, manufactures the company’s products and look forward to are marketed in pooling our efforts to approximately grow Bands of America’s 100 countries for reach.” Corporate Sponsors use by touring “We’re proud to and markets complete musicians, marching welcome the J.D’Addario lines of strings for fretted bands, orchestral family as a partner, and bowed musical musicians and in a sponsor and supporter instruments, drumheads variety of other musical of our educational and accessories and instrument applications. programs,” says Debbie musical instrument “Year after year, Bands Laferty Asbill, BOA’s accessories under the of America has proven its Director of Marketing brand names D’Addario, commitment to furthering and Communication. Evans Drumheads, and music education and For more info on J. Planet Waves. J. D’Addario performance across the D’Addario products & Company, Inc. is also country,” says Michael and services online, visit Associate Sponsors the sole North American Skinner, director of www.bands.org and go to distributor of Vandoren marketing, B&O, J. the Sponsors page in the woodwind accessories. D’Addario and Company, Resource Room. The Farmingdale, N.Y.-

industry companies as personal gifts. Bob does all the cutting and bending of the cold roll steel himself to craft Preferred Travel Partners his unique creations. His company Brooks- Art Creations donated lifesize figurines of a jazz trumpet player, violinist, snare drummer, saxophonist and a color Strategic Partners guard flag performer. The figurines are displayed Donations add character to throughout BOA’s new corporate headquarters that opened in January. the new BOA headquarters “The pieces add a great ob Brook and Brooks- after seven years of deal of unique character Art Creations recently making smaller versions. to the office space,” says Bdonated five custom- “Many band directors Debbie Laferty Asbill, BOA made abstract sculptures use the smaller figurines Director of Marketing and to Bands of America for as end-of year gifts for Communication. “They’re display in BOA’s new seniors,” says Bob. He’s great fun to have around corporate headquarters in made lifesize figurines and we’re very grateful Be among the fi rst to get the latest Indianapolis. by commission for to Bob for the kind Bands of America news monthly with Bob, who hand makes professional musicians, donation.” the figures of musicians including one that depicts You can see the the BOA Network eNewsletter. Sign and performers himself, the musicians custom- full line of figurines at up is free at www.bands.org. began making the lifesize made string bass, and for www.brooks- versions four years ago presidents of major music artcreations.com. 22 www.bands.org Bands of America Remembering Dr. Tom McLeRoy, NEWS past Chairman, Bands of America Board of Directors r. Thomas Standifer BOA President and CEO Continuing Education Bands of America Board of Directors McLeRoy, (1929- Scott McCormick. He took Association. Additionally, D2003) Chairman of great pride in his eleven- he believed it was impor- Mr. Chuck Preston Mr. L. Scott the Bands of America year association with tant to be involved with Chairman McCormick Board of Directors, died Bands of America and felt students outside the class- Motorola, Vice President President and CEO, June 9 in Milwaukee. Dr. privileged to be chairman room and served as advi- and Director of Supply Bands of America McLeRoy became Dean for nine of those years. sor to various on-campus Management Cellular of Continuing Education, “Bands of America was organizations including Pi Subscriber Sector, (ret.) Mr. Eric L. Martin, Extension and Summer likewise privileged to have Omega Pi, The Navigators Esq., C.F.E. Session at the University the guidance, counsel, and Inter-Varsity Christian Mr. Matthew B. Vice-President of Wisconsin-Whitewater direction and friendship of Fellowship. His family also Carter Chief Operating Offi cer, in 1970. It was with Dr. such a wonderful man,” served as host to fifteen Vice-Chairman and Bands of America McLeRoy and his staff says BOA President Scott International students Treasurer that Bands of America McCormick. through the International Vice President of Strategic Mr. Mike Davis worked closely from Dr. McLeRoy was com- Host Family Program at Development for the Music Conductor and the first BOA Summer mitted to excellence in UW-Whitewater. Indianapolis Convention Manager of Magic Music Workshop/Festival (now education and served Memorials may be and Visitors Association Days at Disney World®, the Summer Band for many years as a given to Bands of America (ret.) Symposium) held at UW- member of various pro- or Inspiration Ministries Whitewater in 1975, until fessional organizations. camp scholarships. Dr. Sandy Feldstein the camp’s relocation in These include the North Memorials may be given President, Playin’Time 1992. He retired in 1994. Central Conference on to Bands of America Productions Dr. McLeRoy was a Summer Schools (NCCSS), through The Revelli passionate advocate for the North American Foundation. Please con- Bands of America, and a Association for Summer tact Terri Dillon at Bands of America Advisory Board friend and mentor to its Sessions (NAASS) and [email protected] leadership, especially to the National University or call 866.REVELLI. 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. Each member serves on one of three committees: NBA’s Young Composers & Young The NBA National Education (focusing on the camps and workshops), Community Band is com- prised of selected adult Marching (marching events) or Concert (concert Conductors Mentor Projects & musicians and performs as festivals). In selecting music educators to serve on the the National Convention. Advisory Board, Bands of America strives to achieve rep- National Community Band Dr. Lowell Graham resentation from a variety of geographic areas, school he NBA is provid- A unique educational will conduct the National sizes and backgrounds. Advisory Board members are an ing three incredible dimension will be added Community Band. additional link between the nation’s music teachers and Topportunities with to the 2004 Mentor Applications for the the BOA organization. the Young Composers Project with young com- Young Composer Mentor Mentor Project, the Young posers interacting exten- Project and the Young Greg Bimm Margene Pappas Conductors Mentor sively with gifted young Conductor Mentor Project Marian Catholic H.S., IL Oswego H.S., IL Project and the National conductors selected for are due by April 1, 2004. Community Band. All the new Young Conductor For information on the Charles Campbell Glenn Price of these programs will Mentor Project. The composer project, contact North Hardin H.S., KY Lugoff-Elgin H.S., SC take place in 2004 at the Young Conductor Mentor Prof. Mark Camphouse at: NBA National Biennial Project is coordinated by [email protected]. Richard Crain Stan Schoonover Convention, held in con- distinguished conduc- For conductor infor- Spring ISD, TX (retired) Music Supervisor, Fairfax junction with the BOA tor and music educator, mation, contact County Public Schools, VA Summer Symposium. Paula Crider, Professor Prof. Paula Crider at: Kevin Ford Three young compos- Emeritus, University of [email protected]. Tarpon Springs H.S., FL Kenneth Snoeck ers will be selected for Texas at Austin. The Lake Park H.S., IL Information on the the 2004 Mentor Project Conductor Mentors for William Galvin National Community Trinity H.S., PA David Starnes and have the opportu- 2004 are Dr. Thomas Band can be received Kennesaw Mountain H.S., nity to study (private les- Fraschillo, Professor from Gerald Guilbeaux at: Jo Ann Hood GA sons & group seminars) James Keene and [email protected]. John Overton H.S., TN with composer mentors Professor Frank For information on the Frank Troyka Donald Grantham, Wickes. NBA Biennial Convention Brett Johnson Cypress Falls H.S., TX Dana Wilson and In order to maximize and BOA Summer The Woodlands H.S., TX Mark Camphouse. interaction time among Symposium, contact Alfred Watkins They will have their works students and mentors, Bands of America,or NBA Gary Markham Lassiter H.S., GA rehearsed and performed only 3 young composers President David Gregory Cobb County Schools, GA and enjoy personal and 3 young conduc- at: [email protected]. Bill Watson interaction with men- tors will be selected for Learn more on NBA’s web- Jim Moore Richland H.S., TX tors (meals, evening BOA participation in the 2004 site: www.NationalBandAssoc.org. Glenview, IL activities). Mentor Project.

24 The Revelli Foundation The Revelli Foundation NEWS The Revelli Foundation Scholarship Recipients 1993-2003

2003 Crystal Medina Daniel Harter Central Cabarrus HS, NC Making a Difference in Lewisville H.S., TX The Mark Jolesch Scholarship The Revelli Scholarship Christopher Barnum 2002 Lake Park HS, IL Music Education Larissa Lockett The Yamaha Scholarship Killian H.S., FL The Revelli Scholarship Ryan Bybee Central Cabarrus HS, NC ith the naming of Terri Dillon as the new Adam Noaeill The NAUMD Scholarship Executive Director (see page 17) The Revelli Foundation is poised to increase its role in Jenison H.S., MI W The Mark Jolesch Scholarship 1998 making a difference in the lives of music educators and young people. The Revelli Foundation is a non-profit Elizabeth Ryan charitable foundation dedicated to perpetuating music Jonathan Katz Alan C. Pope HS, GA education. The Foundation is named for Dr. William D. Norwalk H.S., CT The Revelli Scholarship Revelli (1902-1994), whose national success at Hobart The Yamaha Scholarship HS in Indiana and his 37-years as Director of Bands at Jessie Arian the University of Michigan are legendary. Today, The Jarrett Lipman Lake Park HS, IL Robert Zildjian Revelli Foundation is carrying forward Dr. Revelli’s vision South Brunswick H.S., NJ The Mark Jolesch Scholarship SABIAN LTd. for music education into the next century with a variety The NAUMD Scholarship of scholarships and programs designed to support music Tyler Kupferschmid education efforts, including: 2001 Normal West HS, IL • Annual scholarships to future music educators • Honor Band of America Chair Endowments Hana Swain The Yamaha Scholarship • The Paynter Project: New Music Commissioning North Hardin HS, KY Project The Revelli Scholarship Steven Marx • The L.J. Hancock Fund Milford HS, MI Jon Kowalski The NAUMD Scholarship Honor Band of America Chair Lakeland HS, MI Endowments The Mark Jolesch Scholarship 1997 Vic Firth Rob Lochner Vic Firth, Inc. The Foundation hopes to secure endowments for each Melissa Jaramillo Norwin HS, PA of the 70 Honor Band of America international touring Etiwanda HS, CA The Revelli Scholarship ensemble chairs, with additional contributions endowing The Yamaha Scholarship chairs of the Honor Band of America ensemble that Debi Kotek performs at the spring National Concert Band Festival. Adrian Holton Erie Central HS, PA Endowed chairs will reduce the financial commitment of Yamaha Corporation Tarpon Springs HS, FL The Mark Jolesch Scholarship of America the the selected members and families. Endowers to date include The Robert Zildjian The NAUMD Scholarship family, Founder and Chairman of SABIAN, Ltd, Vic Shanna David Firth, founder and president of Vic Firth, Inc., and 2000 Limestone Comm. HS, IL Yamaha Corporation of America. Amy Dolder The Yamaha Scholarship “I feel that The Revelli Foundation is leading the Oswego HS, IL way for great musical experiences for young persons,” The Revelli Scholarship 1996 says Vic Firth. “As a part of our dedication to music Jake McCray education at Vic Firth, Inc., our participation was an Andrew Markworth Fairfax HS, VA obvious decision.” Centerville HS, OH The Revelli Scholarship The Mark Jolesch Scholarship For more information on Revitalizing current projects 1995 programs and how to make and embarking on new ones Michelle Pezzuto Kelly Cooper a donation: Lincoln-Way HS, IL Marian Catholic HS, IL The Revelli Foundation is focused on raising funds to The Yamaha Scholarship The Revelli Scholarship continue to provide scholarships, commission new music call toll free 866.REVELLI and endow Honor Band of America chairs. New projects info@ revellifoundation.org on the horizon include mastering and producing all of Emily Lawry 1994 www.revellifoundation.org William D. Revelli’s historic band recordings on com- Milford HS, OH Sterling Ablack pact disc, to add these important performances to the The NAUMD Scholarship Langham Creek HS, TX The Revelli Foundation world’s music library. The Revelli Scholarship 39 W. Jackson Place 1999 Suite 150 Joshua Torres 1993 Indianapolis, IN 46225 Marian Catholic HS, IL Joshua Rudolph The Revelli Scholarship Alan C. Pope HS, GA The Revelli Scholarship

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