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I especially want to thank conference to many sites of interest to music educators. chairman Shane Packer, banquet chairman Please see Reg's article elsewhere in this is­ Angie Lemere, exhibit chairman Austin sue. Bobo, and secretary/treasurer and registra­ On February 19, the presidents of the tion chairman Gus Moody, his wife Grace, four arts education associations, along with and able assistant Phil Ashley. I extend my Mac Goodwin from the state department, sincerest appreciation to all SCMEA com­ Ray Doughty from the ABC project, and mittee chairs and division officers for plan­ Jackie McNeill from the SC Alliance for ning such outstanding clinics and concerts, Arts Education, met to discuss a unified ap­ for without you, we would have no confer­ proach to the rollback issue. As of this writ­ ence to attend. ing, a statement is being drafted to send to Our clinicians and performing groups legislators outlining our position. You will were wonderful, our exhibits informative, be kept informed. and our speakers, June Hinckley and Joe It's hard to believe that my two-year Giles, were inspiring and enlightening. tenure as president of SCMEA is almost at Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank an end. I am appreciative of all of you who all of you who attended and supported the have been so supportive and helpful, espe­ William E. Ackerman conference. My hope is that you found cially those who have served faithfully on something of interest to take home with the board. You have really made this job Until I became SCMEA president-elect you, whether it be lesson plans, materials, easy. almost four years ago, I never gave much and ideas to use in your classrooms, or sim­ I am grateful for the gifts of the past, and thought to what makes a successful and ply hugs from old friends. Thanks to all for I look forward to the promises of the future. meaningful in-service conference. Since making my two conferences so much fun. With rollbacks, teacher licensure, account­ then, I have learned much and have come to I am pleased to report to you that SCMEA ability, and achievement standards ahead of realize and appreciate the importance of now has a home page on the worldwide web, us, we must continue to be vigilant, active teamwork in planning and executing a thanks to the ingenuity and hard work of our advocates for music education. May God smoothly run conference. It's those team Technology Chairman, Reginald Bain. The bless all of us in our endeavors on behalf of members who quietly and efficiently go site can be found at http://www.music.sc.edu/ the children of South Carolina. about their duties who are truly the heroes special_programs/scmea/. It contains links behind any successful endeavor.

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By installing a deep love of music, a sense of accom­ dent of SCMEA when the long-time secretary, plishment, and a concept of musical discipline, Martha Washington, had to resign due to ill health. Eleanor gave elementary students the skills necessary She worked with the SCMEA Executive Board and to achieve in music throughout their lives. All houses secured James A. Moody as the executive secretary are built from the foundation and Eleanor has given treasurer. the students that she taught the proper beginning for Eleanor has exemplified professionalism not only life times of music making and appreciation. in her positions in Richland School Districts One Eleanor is not only a certified music educator, and Two, but also in SCMEA as she planned and but she is also certified to teach elementary educa­ directed two conferences and represented South tion. She has shared her vocal talent with communi­ Carolina at MENC interim meetings, the Southern ty organizations, churches, and the South Carolina Division board meetings, and the MENC National and National Federation of Music Clubs. When she Assembly. She shared the concerns of our state and was the only elementary specialist in Richland brought ideas and innovations to us from these con­ School District II, she not only organized the gener­ ferences and meetings. al music program, but she also organized a district As a leader in the National Federation of Music wide chorus and choruses in the elementary schools Clubs Eleanor has been president of the Eau Claire of the district. Music club for two terms, directed and held scholar­ In SCMEA Eleanor worked hard as a president ship auditions and served as a regional vice-presi­ of the Elementary Division to bring noted clinicians dent. She is an active member of Alpha Eta State to the conferences and to lead the division in other (Music Chairman) and the Delta Kappa Gamma So­ activities. During her term as president of SCMEA, ciety International. she worked with MENC in organizing the South Eleanor's husband, Bill and her sons, David and Carolina chapter of the National Coalition for Mu­ Barry, have graciously shared her with SCMEA as sic Education. She served as the chairman of this she personified grace and charm coupled with intel­ Eleanor Dukes Avant group for four years and secured sponsors from oth­ lect and tenacity. As recently as the last South Car­ Eleanor Avant has shown extraordinary grace and er music organizations to support the maintenance olina Coalition for Music Education meeting, tact as she has served the South Carolina Music Edu­ and growth of music education. She organized and Eleanor vehemently reminded all present that "We cators Association. For over twenty-five years, directed a one-day workshop at Columbia College believe in music for all children." As she prodded Eleanor has served the cause of music education in in February of 1995 when representatives from the table to reinforce her point, music students of all South Carolina. She inspired many young musicians MENC and NAMM led music educators in discu- ages could have had no finer advocate than Eleanor to continue with their music throughout their lives. sion and planning for advocacy. She was also presi­ Dukes Avant.

"Mr. Senn's career has lasted for forty-two years also been presented with the Outstanding Band and is still as vital and important to music education Master Award from Phi Beta Mu. He is a recipient today as ever. Over the last twelve years, Mr. Senn of a Career Service Award from the South Carolina has served as the Coordinator of Fine Arts for Spar­ chapter of ASBDA. Groups under his direction tanburg County School District Five. During this were consistently superior in performance. The time he has been instrumental in the development of bands at Parker High School under his leadership a more extensive Fine Arts program. The school are still remembered today as outstanding. In what­ district now has initiated a strings program, a gifted ever arts medium Mr. Senn has been involved, he and talented music program, and a drama program. and his groups have always excelled." The staff for the choral and band programs has been expanded, and additional grade levels are being taught in these areas. The school district has added seven new positions since Mr. Senn has been the Coordinator of Fine Arts. THANK YOU, "Mr. Senn has worked on many levels and disci­ plines of music education in South Carolina. He was a band director for seventeen years and taught BILL! on the elementary, middle junior high, and high school levels. He also taught at the Greenville Fine Your Arts Center, and for a time, served as principal. In addition, he served as the Instrumental Music Con­ sultant for the School District of Greenville County. outsanding During that time, he was the conductor of the Greenville County Youth Orchestra. The GCYO leadership James Byrnes Senn performed at the MENC National Convention in The following is excerpted from a nomination Miami, Florida, and the Convention of School Su­ and letter written for Jimmy Senn by Phil Mclntyre, cur­ perintendents in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1982. rent SCBDA president. Phil's letter demonstrated The Greenville County Youth Orchestra also toured commitment the highest award that any teacher can achieve, the Europe in 1984. respect and gratitude of students. "Mr. Senn has served on many fine arts related have benefited "Mr. Senn was my first and only band director committees and with many fine arts organizations for eight years. He was my teacher, mentor, and during his long and distinguished career. He was the us all. second father from 1965 when I was a beginning president of the South Carolina Band Directors As­ trombone student until I graduated from Parker sociation from 1971-1973. His work with the South High School in 1973. Mr. Senn instilled in me, and Carolina Music Educators Association is remem­ a great many of his students, a lifelong love of mu­ bered for the organized and professional manner sic. Mr. Senn was for many of us an inspiration and with which he carried out his responsibilities. Music guiding example of what someday we could be­ education in South Carolina owes a great deal to the come. Throughout my career in music education, it efforts of teachers like him. has always been my deepest desire to please and "In 1961 Mr. Senn was inducted into the SCBDA make Mr. Senn proud of my work. Hall of Fame as one of the charter members. He has

10 APRIL 1997 SCMEA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Joanie Joy Pegram

Music has always played an important role in Joanie Pegram's life. She began piano lessons at the age of five and has taken voice lessons since the summer following the sixth grade. She has participated annually in the National Guild of Piano Teachers auditions, doing a ten-piece, memorized program every year. This year she will be earning a high school diploma in piano. She has consistently received superior and superior plus ratings each year. She has participated in the National Federation of Music Clubs' junior festival for the past eleven years in the areas of piano, vocal solo, hymn playing, and piano concerto. She has received superior or higher ratings and has earned several gold cups. She has been Northwestern District I overall best performer in piano twice and has performed twice at the state convention. She has been the best performer in voice five different years. Joanie has been chosen for the Who's Who in American High Schools for the past two years. She is a percussionist in her high school concert band and functions as treasurer of the organization. Joanie is the oldest of eight children. She loves both school and music and is very conscientious in her studies of both. She plans to attend college in South Carolina with a major in music education. She hopes to have a proficiency in both voice and piano and to pur­ sue a Master of Fine Arts degree as part of her preparation for a career in teaching music.

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12 APRIL 1997 In the business meeting, the following middle mittee and as All-State Chorus Regional Rehearsal school directors were elected to serve the next term chairman and site coordinator. Band Division on the Junior High/Middle School Committee: Su­ Pat has been selected as Pickens County Young C. Phillip Mclntyre, President san Matthews, Leilani Fisher, Lorraine White, and Careerist, Easley High Teacher of the Year, is list­ Alonzo Davis. New Choral Division officers elected ed in Who's Who in American Education, has been include Kathy Cochran - president-elect, Pam Brun­ awarded the Governor's School of South Carolina The SCMEA In-Service son - secretary, and Carol Conwell Godfrey - treas­ Excellence in Teaching Award, the Golden Apple Conference in Greenville urer. Pat Snider will move from president-elect to Award, and the Auburn University Excellence in was a great success for the president. Congratulations to these new officers! Teaching Award. Band Division this year. We appreciate their willingness to give their time She and her husband, Craig are the proud parents We had a wonderful com­ and effort to promote choral music across the state. of one son, Ian, and reside in Easley. bination of concerts and Thanks to Brenda Dean and Jane Morlan who clinics that had something served as chairs of the nominating committees. The positive to offer everyone. Senior High Committee elections will be held All- Thanks to Glenn Price for State weekend. (I am writing this article in Febru­ Piano Division his work coordinating all ary!) Plaques of appreciation were presented to the activities for us. The Choral Division officers and committee chairper­ Anthony Lenti, President concerts by all the bands sons who so capably fulfilled their assignments over were amazing. The level of the past two years. As I write these lines it musicianship at which our bands performed was As my term as president of the Choral Division appears that spring has in­ truly remarkable. I thought it spoke very well of comes to an end, I would like to thank the members deed arrived in South Car­ our activity to have levels from middle school to of the division who carried out the numerous and olina. Currently Mother Na­ adult and styles from traditional to jazz. The in­ varied duties within the division - jobs which often ture seems a bit undecided structional clinics were great. Dr. Charles Menghi- took a lot of time, offered no extra pay, and for whether to continue with ni was very good and his perceptions on our role as which little recognition or thanks were given. monsoon-like rains or allow educators hit home for me. The business meetings Please remember that it takes many abilities, many the sun to shine. we had were very productive and the addition of a personalities, and all sorts of ideas to keep our divi­ I trust you share my very Jazz Committee to our association is very exciting. sion vital and growing toward our goal of improv­ warm memories of this It has been my great honor to have served as ing choral music in South Carolina. We have had year's in-service confer­ your president these last two years. I will always our growing pains over the past two years with the ence. Our clinician, Jacque­ remember with great pride the honor you have be­ ever-blossoming number of middle school singers, line Heider, impressed me stowed on me. I would be remiss not to thank each the tremendous work involved in All-State, Solo with her enthusiam and good sense. It is good to see of our committee chairmen and their committee and Ensemble, and Choral Festival, and the addi­ energetic and bright young people embarking on ca­ members for the smooth and professional way they tion of region choirs. Many thanks to the "unsung reers in teaching young people. Our Honors Recital, have carried out the duties of SCBDA. I look for­ heroes" who made these events happen. My special of course, remains for me the highlight of the con­ ward to a new role with our association as vice- thanks to those of you who continue to encourage, ference. I'm sure you were pleased to welcome president. Glenn Price and his administration have those who continue to volunteer, and to those of some new faces to the ranks of performers, as well many new and exciting ideas for the development you who continually work to positively promote as hear several players who we have heard over sev­ of bands and SCBDA. The future is bright for band choral music education. Hats off to you! The eral years as they have matured and developed, both programs in South Carolina and for our association. Choral Division is fortunate to have one who fits personally and musically. As always, I am grateful the bill as "unsung hero," encourager, and advocate for the cooperation and friendship of the participat­ coming on board as president. Pat Snider is very ing teachers. knowledgeable, enthusiastic, efficient, and loaded with wonderful plans for her term in office. Please Since the conference I've had the unique experi­ Choral Division introduce yourself to her if you don't know her, ence of seeing the music college audition business from a parent's perspective. After years of trying to Lynn Grimsley, President and offer her your help and support as she leads the Choral Division for the next two years. Thank you be helpful and informative to students interested in all for your support, your ideas, your hard work and Lander, I have found myself with typical parental concerns regarding my own son's collegiate musical Many choral directors most of all your friendship. Thank you for the hon­ education. John seems to have a better grip on made it through the slush or of serving as your president. things than I recall having at his age, so I trust all and gloomy weather to at­ will be well. tend the February confer­ ence in Greenville. The President 1997 -1999 I am currently planning for this year's Festival bravest crew made it to the and look forward to receiving your registrations. Friday morning 8:00 ses­ Last year's participation was truly spectacular, and Pat Snider is a graduate I'm hoping we can equal or better that record. A sion for a wonderful pre­ of Wade Hampton High sentation on block schedul­ number of new teachers joined us for the first time. School/Greenville, re­ I trust their positive experiences will bring them ing by Gerald Kember. Ku­ ceived a Bachelor of Music dos to John Fallon and the back. As I have always said, whether you are a rela­ degree in Music Education tive newcomer to the Piano Division, or a "veteran," Walhalla Honors Chorale from Converse College and who presented a varied please spread the word about our activities. I will be a Master of Education de­ delighted to welcome new faces to our ranks. (and very humorous) Gen­ gree in Supervision and eral Session concert, and to Gary Calloway and the Administration from Clem­ I wish you all a productive and happy spring. I Lexington High School Concert Choir and Show son University. She has look forward to seeing you at the 1997 Festival. Choir who presented a wonderful afternoon concert taught choral music at for the Choral Division session. The icy weather Easley High School and kept the Boiling Springs buses from running, and has served as Chancel kept Krisila Foster's Boiling Springs Junior High Choir director at Easley Pat Snider Chorus from performing for us. We thank Krisila First United Methodist Church for the past 23 Junior High/Middle School choral for her hard work and the many preparations she years. made to bring her performing groups. We hope to directors please take note! This is be able to hear them sometime soon! The Saturday The Easley High Choral Department includes your year to apply to perform at a auditioned as well as non-auditioned classes and morning copyright/reading sessions were well-at­ General Session at the 1998 In- tended and very informative. Special thanks to students have regularly participated in the SCMEA Mary Ann Williams, Valerie Bullock, Gena All-State Chorus program and district, national and Service Conference. The audition Poovey, Lane Moore, and Carol Conwell-Godfrey international choral festivals and competitions. form is located in this issue! Please for their work in making these sessions possible. Pat is a member of MENC, ACDA, Fellowship consider sending a tape by the As music educators, it is very important that we of United Methodists in Worship, Music and Other know what is allowed under the copyright law con­ Arts, ASCD and Phi Delta Kappa. As a member of deadline of June 6! cerning printed matter and videos. SCMEA, she has served on the Senior High Com-

S. C. MUSICIAN 13 he is the associate conductor of the South Carolina Accompanists should be designated whenever used Philharmonic Orchestra and music director/conduc­ to insure the availability of keyboards and to avoid College Division tor of the South Carolina Opera Theater and Hender- scheduling events in conflict with each other. sonville (NC) Symphony Orchestras. A special thank-you must be extended to Laurie Patricia S. Foy, President He has conducted several South American or­ Gittinger, president-elect, for a superb conference. chestras, including the Orquestra Sinfonica do Esta- The variety and quality of the sessions were exciting I hope your school year do de Sao Paulo and the Orquestra Sinfonica do Es- and informative. A special commendation to Paul has gone well and that you tado de Parana. His many collaborations include Buyer and the Dorman High School Symphony for have managed to work out concerts with artists Robert Levin, Lee Luvisi, representing the Orchestra Division proudly at the some time for a little R&R Awadagin Pratt, Jeremy Menuhin, Gary Karr, Le- general session on Saturday. over the summer. This sum­ land Chen, Misha Keylin and Esther Hinds. Please be encouraged to send a tape by June 1 to mer will mark the end of His interest in 20th century music led to the have a performance group at convention next year. my term as president of the founding of the Winds of Change Ensemble in 1991. We would love to recommend more groups to the College Division. On July As the music director, he worked with and presented Executive Board to further exemplify the great work 1, Dr. Manuel Alvarez will concerts of the music of American composers John we are doing with our students. We will continue the become the president of the Harbison and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. fourth session at next year's conference as all ses­ College Division, an office Dr. Alvarez remains committed to teaching of sions were well attended. he will hold until 1999. conducting and serves on the faculty of the Conduc­ Pat yourself on the back for a job well done and Manny is currently a pro­ tors Institute. do not hesitate to tell others in the community that fessor in the School of Music at the University of high standards are observed in your orchestra classes South Carolina and is well known in the region as an throughout the year. Don't forget comments to keep outstanding orchestral conductor. He holds a Ph.D. up with the "rollbacks" and to write your legislators from the State University of New York at Buffalo Orchestra Division as new reforms are made and considered. Speak out and brings many good ideas to the presidency. I am for your programs and the arts in South Carolina. confident that he will serve the College Division Sharon Doyle, President We are a contributor to the children of South Caroli­ well. na in every sense of the word and are one of the As Dr. Alvarez assumes the presidency, I will as­ A special thanks to the good things going on in education. As I pass the sume the office of vice-president, and our colleague, orchestra teachers who at­ gavel to Laurie Gittinger in the fall of 1997, I do so Dr. Donald Shetler, will step down from the vice- tended the February confer­ with a renewed optimism of the good that is afforded presidency after having served the College Division ence. Your input in the the children of South Carolina. We may be asked to for six years. Don has been a great asset to the arts in changes for the future of defend what we do too often to suit our purpose, but South Carolina since he "retired" from the Eastman our All-State events, as well this defense has made us strong, conscientious, and School of Music several years ago and he will con­ as Concert Festival will willing to go the extra mile for high quality in what tinue to be a welcome associate in South Carolina lead to new growth for our we do and what we are about. Have a wonderful arts initiatives for many years to come. Thank you, organization and will ulti­ summer! Don, for your service to the College Division and for mately benefit the children your continued contributions to the excellence of we teach. Amidst demands arts education in our state! for proof of success, our President 1997-1999 Dr. Jackie Griffin, Coordinator of Fine Arts at student population is grow­ North Greenville College, was selected to be the ing and participating in quality performances Laurie Gettinger is a graduate of Bowling Green next president-elect at the SCMEA Conference in through solo/ensemble (nearly 2500 events this State University (Ohio) February, and she will serve as president of the Col­ year), concert festival, and All-State events (next with a Bachelor's of Music lege Division from 1999 until 2001. Jackie holds de­ year's implementation of an All-State/Region sys­ Education degree, 1986. grees from Furman, Converse, and the University of tem will make it possible for 72 more children to ex­ Teaching experience in­ South Carolina and is a specialist in music theory perience guest conductors and performance in a cludes assistant band direc­ and organ. We look forward to her tenure as presi­ large orchestra). The 1998 All-State conductors have tor and director of string dent. been voted upon and the sites will be determined in program for the Bowling I want to thank you for your support during my mid-March at the Senior All-State in Anderson. Green City Schools (Bowl­ term as president and look forward to continued Everyone in the organization continues to work hard ing Green, Ohio), band di­ work with you in the future. Have a great summer! to make each orchestra sponsored event a successful rector for Pickens County one for our students. Schools, string instructor We must say thank-you to Kay Gilbert and Au­ for the Greenville County drey Harris for this year's All-State events. As local Schools, percussion instruc­ President 1997-1999 chairmen, they and their team of helpers in their re­ tor for the Travelers Rest spective districts kept the events running smoothly. High School Band, Percus­ Laurie Gettinger Manuel Alvarez is Pro­ Johanna Pollock and Freddie Grace performed at the sion instructor for the fessor of Music Education state level to gather music and wind players with the Easley High School indoor competitive percussion and Conducting at the Uni­ best of professionalism. Paul Buyer is to be com­ ensemble and string coach/conductor for the Reper­ versity of South Carolina. mended for his job as taping chairman. This job is a tory and Pops Orchestra for the Carolina Youth He earned a bachelor of monumental task and Paul deserves our respect for Symphony. music degree with distinc­ managing to both teach in a growing, quality pro­ Miss Gittinger has served as the lead teacher for tion from the Eastman gram and keep the rest of us within the state on track the Greenville County Strings Program for the past 4 School of Music and gradu­ with All-State auditions, taping, and results. years. Professional memberships are comprised of ate degrees from State Uni­ Matthew Spieker did a superior job in organizing the following: state festival chairman (2 years), pres­ versity of New York at Buf­ our Solo/Ensemble and Concert Festivals at the state ident-elect (2 years), and upcoming president falo. level. His presentation of a proposal to reform the for the South Carolina Music Educators Associa­ Dr. Alvarez was a public current Concert Festival was exemplary at the con­ tion/Orchestra Division. She is a member of South school teacher in Western ference. He gave each of us at the conference some­ Carolina Music Educators, Music Educators Nation­ New York before his ap­ Manuel Alvarez thing to think about and ponder prior to voting at the al Conference, National School Orchestra Associa­ pointment to the faculty of Senior All-State meeting. Forms for solo/ensemble tion, and Association for Supervision and Curricu­ the Hartt School of Music in 1979. During his tenure were sent to local centers very early this year allow­ lum Development. She will complete the Master of at Hartt, he was music director/conductor of the ing more time for scheduling. The members are fur­ Education (Elementary Administration) degree May wind ensemble, orchestra, and opera programs and ther encouraged to continue to turn in their forms on of 1997. served as the associate dean for academic affairs. In time and to print or type them legibly. All names of Professional engagements consist of guest con­ 1990, he was appointed director of the University of participants should appear on the forms and changes ductor for the Pickens All-County Band Festival, South Carolina School of Music. that occur should be confirmed to those in charge of guest conductor for the Western Region Junior String As a performer, he performed with the Rochester the events. Some changes to the forms will be made Orchestra, adjudicator for SCBDA Solo/Ensemble Philharmonic, Eastman Rochester Symphony, Buf­ next year to further explain the information needed Festival, adjudicator for SCMEA Orchestra Solo/En­ falo Philharmonic and Brass Quintet, and recorded to properly register students. This will make organi­ semble Festival, and in-service speaker for Spartan­ for CBS, Mercury and Turnabout records. Currently, zation on the actual event days run more efficiently. burg District 6 Professional Staff Development.

14 APRIL 1997 Year in 1998. Christine has taught for 12 years at Southside and has developed programs on classical Elementary Division General Music and black music and the music of South Carolina. She has also played clarinet with the Florence Sym­ Ann Cheek, President Betty Jo Fersner, Chairman phony Orchestra for 19 years. "I try to teach the students that immediate gratifi­ Spring fever began for Superb, super, scintillat­ cation is not the way," she said. "They will find me in February this year at ing, spectacular, stupen­ when they have to work hard for something, even our in-service confer­ dous—are there enough ad­ though it takes a lot of time to achieve it, once they ence in Greenville. If you jectives in the dictionary to achieve it, the feeling that they get with that accom­ missed it, resolve to make it describe Mary Palmer's plishment will stay with them forever." a priority next year. workshops?! She brings a We are so very, very proud of you, Christine, and Using a spring theme and warmth and caring to her our love and prayers will be with you as you serve Orff techniques, Dr. Elda sessions which infuse the in this capacity. Franklin addressed all nine learning experience and Inspired by the hit movie, Mr. Holland's Opus, of the music content stan­ transforms it into a real de­ Michael Kamen has established the Mr. Holland's dards from the National light. We are very grateful Opus Foundation in Los Angeles to make musical Standards with Elementary to her for bringing us such a instruments available to children. "Our goal is sim­ Division workshop partici­ wealth of information and ple. We plan to make the joys and benefits of active pants. She had us listening, singing, playing instru­ suggestions, and we trust that she'll return to South music-making accessible to our nation's young peo­ ments, improvising, reading a musical score, com­ Carolina soon. And how fortunate we were to have ple," said Kamen, who composed the score for the posing, evaluating our composition, delving into Mary Palmer, Joe Giles, MENC Southern Division movie. "Mr. Holland, in the film, made a difference music history, and relating to other art forms. Bra­ president, and June Hinckley, MENC president­ to his kids. In the real world, it is up to all of us." vo, Elda! Now we can go back to school and do it elect, all attending our in-service-conference! I The foundation will identify and target schools in with our students. wonder how many other states can boast of having need of instruments. Leading manufacturers will Dr. Ann Small's first conference sessions work­ that many MENC "giants" present at one time?! donate instruments in an effort to spark donation of ing with the delightful Taylors Elementary Chorus Each of them added so very much to our conference used instruments by the public. What a wonderful from the Greenville County School District was a by their input and their presence and helped make thing to be done as a result of this unique movie! standing-room-only treat for participants. Congratu­ this a truly outstanding and memorable occasion. Of Mr. Holland apparently will live on in many ways lations to Jeanie Reed for providing the excellent course, a great deal of credit for that feat goes to our we never dreamed possible. musical training and installing the self-discipline president, Bill Ackerman, and I congratulate him And speaking of that, we had our very own "Mr. that the children displayed in their singing and re­ for a job well-done in every way! Holland" in Orangeburg, and that was Frederic Ul- sponses to Dr. Small. We experienced what Dr. The General Music Symposium in Chicago was mer, who was choral director at Orangeburg High Small called "musical thinking in action" as she one great, overwhelming experience for Ann Cheek School for many years. Frederic was extremely ac­ used non-verbal rehearsal techniques to lead the and me. We heard so much and learned so much tive in SCMEA and served as president of the children to understand what can't always be trans­ that it's impossible to condense it in this amount of Choral Division in 1953. He died as a result of in­ lated into words. The combined musical perfor­ space. But I would like to share with you some bits juries sustained in a car accident in 1980, but he mance of the Taylors Chorus with the session par­ and pieces of quotes we heard from the massive ar­ was always remembered by his former students as a ticipants singing Al Shlosha, D'Varim by Allan Na- ray of profound speeches given there. I'm not going great and guiding light in their lives. His great-niece plan was thrilling. to try to give credit for all of these quotes because decided about a year ago that she wanted to stage a The Aiken Elementary Toucan Chorus, under the most of them are taken out of context. Many of tribute to his memory, and she contacted as many direction of Scott Chappell, charmed General Ses­ them are wise, and a great many are also witty! people as she could to take part in this production. I sion participants as they broke into their choreogra­ "Music is the perfume of learning—we respond had accompanied for Frederic for many years, so I phy for Hank Beebe's Hats. Thank you, Scott, for to it without having to learn it. We need to change was in on the massive amount of work it took to put working out the logistics to bring your students to head-life into heart-life." this tribute together. As a result, I was very, very Greenville. "As you go through life, you will come to a great proud to be the organist for the final coming togeth­ The Elementary Division has elected Lori Lang- chasm—JUMP! It's not as wide as you think!" er of 75 of his former students for one of the most heart-warming, beautiful evenings I have ever expe­ ham, music teacher at Ladson Elementary in "Music is feeling. The inner soul must be fed; if rienced. These "kids" came from all over the coun­ Charleston County, to serve our division as presi­ not, moral ethics are destroyed." try (one even flew in from Tahiti) and every walk of dent-elect beginning July 1. Lori, the Elementary "There's a health to music—there's a life to mu­ life. They shared stories, memories and anecdotes Division welcomes your new ideas and enthusi­ sic! It's a happy way to enter other cognitive learn­ with the audience, and through everything they told asm! ing." What a joy it has been to work with Scott Chap­ ran the common thread of the powerful influence "Creativity has many faces—it is looking at the this man had on their lives in high school and on in­ pell vice-president, Patti Croft, president-elect, familiar in new ways." Katherine Collier, treasurer, and MIOSM chairman to their adulthood. Many of them sang solos from "The trouble with history is that nobody lives the musicals we had done, and the chorus sang like Mark Hodges. Katherine Collier, after at least eight more than two pages. (This said by a child.)" (we think!) years of faithful service to the division absolute angels! How pleased Frederic would have "Better education is everybody's business." been to hear how all of them were still active in as treasurer, is resigning as she prepares for her re­ (Dick Riley) tirement from teaching. We won't let you give up some phase of music and have maintained music as "General Music is the heart of music education. a very vital part of their lives. This was a glorious your membership, Katherine! Thank you, Kather­ We hold the key for strengthening music educa­ ine, for faithful service to the Elementary Division. example of the fact that what we do really counts, tion." folks—and it stays with young people for the rest of As my term as division president comes to a "The more I meet people, the more I like my their lives. close, I look forward to serving you as vice-presi­ dog!" dent and working with our new president Patti "Education ain't as good as it used to be, and it I can not close without expressing my deep re­ Croft. Patti has invited members who would like to never was!" gret that this is the final issue of The Musician showcase their school chorus at the state conference "God put me on earth to do certain things. I'm so which will have Johnnie Price at its helm. Johnnie is to submit tapes of their chorus to her by early fall. far behind, I might never die!" (Sorta the way we giving up the editorship of the magazine for person­ Now is the time to make that tape. Please contact feel when we have to meet a deadline for the maga­ al reasons, and how we shall miss her guiding hand, Patti for an application to have your chorus consid­ zine!) her endless patience, and her outstanding leadership ered for this honor. We all knew that music educators were the best in this capacity. She has done a truly remarkable job Good luck to you all as you prepare for spring teachers in the world, but how nice it is to find that as our editor for a number of years, and once again, performances and all of the excitement that comes this year, our state has recognized that fact! Chris­ there are not enough words to express our apprecia­ with the end of a successful school year. Thank you tine Fisher, a Southside Middle School teacher in tion for her splendid work. So all I can say is for giving me the opportunity to serve you. Florence, will be South Carolina Teacher of the "Thank you, Johnnie, and we appreciate your 'putting up' with us all these years! We wish you God-speed and know that you will remain a vital "My language is understood all over the world." force in SCMEA, as you have always been." Hayden I hope that your summer "break" will be all you wish it to be!

S. C. MUSICIAN 15 sociation (NYSSMA) alone. Since 1990, 5. For flutes: choice of French-style cases with ny­ NAMM has provided $3.6 million - more than lon carrying bags (with strap). Also, gold plated Music Industry $700,000 each year for projects designed to in­ lip plate, or gold plating of all components. Tracy E. Leenman, Chairman crease the number of active music makers in 6. For clarinets: choice of Click Tuning Barrel, sil­ America. ver plated keys in place of nickel keys. Also, • Here in Greenville County, 3,565 of the 6,262 high luster finish in place of brush composition According to the 1996 school district employees (56.9%) are teachers; finish. Survey of School Music the others are administrators and support staff Budgets (cf. The Instrumen­ (Nationally, teachers outnumber other school From Selmer: talist, August 1996), instru­ district employees, 52% to 48%). The Green­ 1. A new AS110 alto saxophone, with many of the mental music budgets were ville County School District spends $21.80 per popular features of the Mark VI - smaller right- up 16% nationally in the student per day for education, of which 64% is hand Eb and C spatulas, blue steel springs, re­ 1995-96 school year, the spent on classroom instruction, 17% on support designed low C# and B, and spatula style alter­ second straight year of sig­ services, 11% on operations and maintenance, nate F and high F#. nificant increase. But, and 8% on administration. 2. A new Prologue 11 professional Bb clarinet, with fundraising accounted for a • A recent Lou Harris poll reports that 86% of all redefined bore tapers and tone hole undercut­ record 70% of money avail­ Americans actively participate in the arts, with ting, Grenadilla wood body, and silver-plated able for high school music 44% enjoying photography, 36% involved in nickel silver keys. programs, up from 63% the needlepoint/handwork, 33% in painting and 3. A new Back Pack option for flutes, with space previous year. (In South Carolina, 55% of the budget drawing, 30% in dancing, and 28% in music. for students to carry their flutes, music, books, for a typical high school music ensemble is provided An additional 14% "wanted to know if shopping and other school supplies. by fundraising.) Overall, 62% of music budget mon­ could be considered an art form!" 4. A new Selmer (USA) 230B open-hole flute out­ ey nationally came from fundraising and 38% from • L.A. Sax now makes straight alto and tenor sax­ fit, with 24 karat gold-plated keys and lip plate, taxes. Compare that with 1977 statistics — only 48% ophones! Both are available in silver, gold, or a Primo headjoint, standard gizmo key and of music budget money came from fundraising. No any of the custom color finishes that L.A. Sax white gold springs; made of 92.5% pure sterling wonder more than half of the music teachers in our silver for a rich, warm sound. Options include an state characterize the budgets they receive from their offers. Yes, they really play; and yes, they are offset G and split E mechanism. districts as "inadequate" or "absent!" really long! Altos list starting at $3,195.00, and tenors at $3,495.00. 5. New technology in instrument making, including A 1995 University of Miami study found that mu­ an auto-turn machine for trumpet pistons, a spin- sic-making activities increased the production of hor­ Product Development finish operation for automated flute polishing, a mones that lessened pain and promoted relaxation in Time to begin thinking about new instrument bud­ new rotary buff machine to auto-buff various in­ Alzheimer's patients. Now, Swedish and American get requests and purchases for the fall! Many new strument parts, an automated drill and ream ma­ scientists are in the process of collaborating on a products and options are available. We have put to­ chine, electrostatic lacquer spray guns for more landmark 60-week study which could provide scien­ gether a packet of inventory and budget proposal uniform lacquer coating, and a C.N.C. (Comput­ tific validation for the connection between music- forms to help you present a substantive request for er Numerically Controlled) machine to produce making and wellness. "The Music Making and Well­ funds for new instrument purchase; please give me a precisely finished trumpet valve casings. ness Project," involving 70 subjects ages 65 to 85, call if you would like a copy. will attempt to verify that: I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your 1. "Wellness-enhanced" music courses will in­ Here's what's new: Industry Representative. Please do not hesitate to crease resistance to disease and enhance im­ From Yamaha: contact me if I can be of any assistance to you, or if mune-system function; 1. An optional curved headjoint for the YFL-225 you need any additional information. 2. Learning to make music will affect neuroen­ student flute, and a special case cover with an docrine response, making people feel more re­ outer compartment to hold the curved headjoint. laxed and respond more effectively to stress; 2. A new Eb alto horn, the YAH-203S (silverplat- and ed), which has a .462" bore, 8" upright bell and 3. Senior Americans involved in music lessons will nickel plated pistons. Music in score higher on quality-of-life surveys. 3. A new YSS475 soprano saxophone; an interme­ For more information, please contact the National diate horn with a straight, one-piece body and Our Schools Month Association for Music Therapy (NAMT), at (301) neck, high f# lever, and gold lacquer finish. 589-3300. This organization, founded in 1950, now 4. A new line of "Super Bocals" for bassoonists in Mark Hodges, Chairman has 3,500 members and is dedicated to "training, re­ four different tapers, each available in two search, and promoting the benefits of music therapy lengths (1 and 2): I enjoyed the opportunity (Music Trades, December 1996, p. 92)." • C-type (standard); to talk with some of you at • E-type, with more resistance than the C-type the state convention in Industry Update (useful for soft passages); Greenville in February. The Guitar and Accessories Manufacturing Asso­ • P-type, created to favor the high registers; and Hopefully, participation in ciation (GAMA) has been working with NAMM and • V-type, with a traditional sound similar to the the World's Largest Concert MENC to find ways to bring guitars into the nation's C-type, but with enhanced upper harmonics. and other Music In Our school music programs. During the summers of 1995 5. A professional herald trumpet in Bb, the YTR- Schools Month activities and 1996, GAMA and NAMM combined funds to 6321FF, with a .459" bore, one-piece 5" yellow highlighted the month of give a total of 150 teachers tuition grants to 3-day brass bell, and attached banner rings. March for you and your stu­ programs designed to teach music educators to create dents! and direct guitar music programs in their schools. To From UMI: Take every opportunity be eligible, each school had only to commit to start­ 1. A new 25M alto saxophone with new keywork available to publicize musi­ ing a school guitar program within 18 months. To (American design), adjustable thumb hook, high cal events that occur in your school and in your dis­ date, the program has been very successful, with f# key, seamless neck and offset octave key; and trict. There are many excellent suggestions con­ thousands of students enrolling in such programs. a Connquest 4M alto sax with a teardrop auxil­ tained in the Music In Our Schools Teacher's Guide Seventy-five more scholarships will be awarded for iary f, alternate f# spatula, and deluxe engrav­ that might start you in the right direction. Use this the summer of 1997 - for further information, please ing. Both will be available by late spring. resource and others available from the MENC re­ contact me, or write GAMA, 38 W. 21st Street, New 2. A new Musica pocket model Bb trumpet, with source catalog, along with your own ideas, to York, NY 10010-6906 [fax: (212) 675-35771]. .460" bore, 33/4" bell, red lacquer with brass trim. heighten public awareness of the multiple benefits 3. A new Conn Symphony 88H-0 tenor trombone, of music education for our students. Industry Trivia with .547" bore, open wrap attachment (.562" Although March is the official month where we When I was a child, I always enjoyed digging up bore through the F section), 81/2" bell, and a emphasize music education, I encourage all of us to what my mother called "little known facts of no use Remington 5GR mouthpiece, available with do this the entire school year. If you have an idea to anyone at any time." (I still do!) Did you know...? rose brass bell, yellow brass bell, or lightweight that you would care to share with our membership, • As of September, 1996, NAMM had a total of rose brass bell. please let me know. This would be beneficial for 5,628 members nationally. In comparison, there 4. Rainbow Series optional finishes (for most in­ your colleagues across the state. are currently 52,937 members in MENC, and struments) in Red Hot, Blue Note, Screamin' A colleague once offered an excellent idea for a 5,556 in the New York State School Music As- Green, Sweet Violet, Black Nickel, Midnight March program. (It can be used at any time during Black, Angel White, and Black Gold. 16 APRIL 1997 the year.) A public demonstration/ concert that pre­ be there, the presentation may be aired on ETV using Quick time, a digital video system extension sents classroom techniques and rehearsal strategies around May 6 so watch your local listings. which runs on both Windows and Macintosh plat­ to an audience is most valuable in revealing what My personal thanks to Christine Fisher, our new forms. students learn and can accomplish as a result of an State Teacher of the Year, for her enthralling part If you would like to learn more about how com­ education that includes the study of music. This is a in this presentation. puters are used to teach music in the classroom, there superb manner in which to convey the discipline I hope some of you saw our public service an­ is now a single source which has everything you will and higher level thinking skills that are required of nouncement for Music In Our Schools Month on need to know within its pages. Published in 1996 by our students both now and in the future. your local TV channel. If so, call your station and GIA Publications, Thomas E. Rudolph's new book Please be sure to let MENC know of your partici­ thank them for their support of music education. Teaching Music with Technology is perfect for music pation in the World's Largest Concert. A form for We all need to try constantly to publicize our educators who have little or no experience with com­ doing so is available in the Teacher's Guide on page programs in every way possible. Publicize your puters and synthesizers, as well as instructors who 31. Let me know if I may assist you at any time dur­ students' awards, your performances and any vol­ teach technology. You can purchase this book as ing the year. Let's make every month Music In Our unteer help you receive. You can't say or write too well as all of the software mentioned above from Schools Month for our students in South Carolina! many thank-you's. Soundtree, Melville, NY, 1-800-963-TREE. Soundtree is the company which built USC's state- of-the-art Music Technology Center, and they can help you select the right equipment for your class­ room. They provide excellent technical support for Technology all of the products they sell, and can even install sys­ Retired Members tems you purchase on site for you. Eleanor Avant, Chairman Reginald Bain, Chairman USC is offering three technology workshops for music educators this summer. No previous computer Retirees, are you keep­ SCMEA now has a experience is necessary for "Introduction to Finale" ing up with what's going on home page on the World or "Computer Applications in the Music Classroom." in music education today? Wide Web at: http:// Please call (803) 777-4280 for more information. If you missed the 1997 In- www.music.sc.edu/ Spe- June 16-20, 1997, 1-6 p.m. Service Conference, you cial_Programs/SCMEA/ "Introduction to Finale" missed a golden opportuni­ which features a Web Re­ June 23-27, 1997, 1-6 p.m. ty. Bill and his committee source Guide for Music "Intermediate/Advanced Finale" had the program loaded Educators. This guide con­ July 7-11, 1997, 1-6 p.m. with high officials in the tains links to some of the "Computer Applications in the Music MENC, music industry, and best on-line resources for Classroom." An introduction to teaching music education who were music educators available music with technology. The focus of the both inspiring and informa­ on the Web. Please visit the workshop will be hands-on instruction in tive. They made those of us site and send your sugges­ sequencing, notation, and the Internet. who were there want to get back into the arena, so tions and comments to me via e-mail at Textbook: Rudolph, Thomas. Teaching to speak. And we can, folks! There are so many op­ [email protected], phone (803) 777-8183, or Music with Technology. portunities still available for us who are no longer in fax (803) 777-6508. I'm especially interested in the classroom daily. If this is your year to retire, adding links to web-based music resources avail­ don't feel that all will be over for you as far as mu­ able in our state including: university music depart­ sic education is concerned. You may want, and ment pages; information regarding technology need, some time away from the classroom; but don't training for music educators; information on K-12 isolate yourself from your profession. Stay active in music classrooms which use technology; etc. If you Multi-Cultural SCMEA and MENC, attend the workshops and in- are aware of any SC sites which are not yet listed, service conferences as always. You'll be the better please notify me by e-mail, phone or fax. Awareness for it and so will SCMEA. Remember also, your I thought it might be helpful if I provided a few Herman G. Bright, Chairman dues are greatly reduced. comments regarding the equipment Don Muro Now back to the 1997 In-Service Conference, used for his February 13, 1997, SCMEA In-Service I would like to take this seven of us retirees (who were free from other du­ Conference technology workshop. His workshop opportunity to thank every­ ties) and two mates (whom we consider honorary featured an easy to use sequencing program by one who came by the Multi­ members) had lunch together on Friday. These in­ Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) called Freestyle run­ cultural session during the cluded Jackie and Charles McNeill, Margaret Ear- ning on a Windows PC platform. It's also available in-service conference. A gle, B.J. Fersner, Gloria and Tom Westmoreland, for the Macintosh. The synthesizer Don used, an special thanks to Dr. Julia E. Frances Maddox, Johnnie Price, and Eleanor Avant. X5 General MIDI Synthesizer, is made by Korg. Quick, along with her piano We had a great time talking about our past year, For those of you who are not familiar with the term accompanist, Mr. Lameriel sharing trips we had taken and blessed events such 'sequencing,' it simply refers to the ability to play, Ridges for a very fine per­ as new grandchildren) we had experienced. Please edit and record performances on modem synthesiz­ formance of African-Ameri­ accept this as an invitation to join us next year. Be­ er using a computer protocol called MIDI (Musical can violin music. ing retired does not mean being a recluse! Instrument Digital Interface). A sequencing appli­ Each music educator is Thanks and congratulations to Bill Ackerman for cation running on a personal computer (called a encouraged to recommend two very successful years at the helm of SCMEA! 'sequencer') is one of the best ways to use a com­ outstanding groups or individual performers from puter in a music classroom. When combined with a across our state for performance consideration at our MIDI synthesizer and MIDI interface, a personal in-service conference and special fall meeting. computer running a sequencer can allow students In the past we've had performances from high to: see the music notation of his/her keyboard im­ school, college, and community choruses; steel drum Public Relations provisation; arrange and orchestrate tunes using band, individual performers and lectures. Let's con­ Patricia Croft, Chairman MIDI instruments; play a live instrument with com­ tinue to have a variety of performances. Your input puter-generated accompaniment, the accompani­ into the planning process is very important. ment can be played in any key or at any tempo; Let us all continue to be strong advocates for mu­ The Public Relations play some of the thousands of MIDI music files sic education. It is one of the most important areas of session at this year's con­ which can be downloaded from the Internet. These learning through participation we have in our schools ference was well attended are just a few of the projects a sequencer brings to today. by 30 people who we hope the music classroom. Some MIDI synthesizers even found new inspiration have a built-in sequencer (called an 'integrated se­ about our profession and quencer'), eliminating the additional cost of pur­ what we do for students. chasing a personal computer. By the way, if you CALL MENC The test scores quoted from don't like MOTU's Freestyle, there is another ex­ the Scholastic Aptitude cellent entry-level sequencing program, Opcode's FREE Service and many other Musicshop, which I highly recommend. The digital sources are indisputable movie excerpts Don demonstrated were performed 1-800-336-3768 evidence. If you couldn't

S. C. MUSICIAN 17 In some respects,we are facing what most states in the country are facing - a national push to rele­ South Carolina Coalition gate control back to the local school districts. But in some respects, we are in a unique position - our for Music Education music programs are now defined and protected by state regulation to a large extent, but the impending Tracy Leenman, Secretary changes in educational policy mean that they may not be protected at all. Now that all of the Rollback items that affect music education are in promulga­ A recent issue of MMR • Administrators may not want you to notice that tion (and will become law on May 13, 1997, unless published a letter from a "the combination of increased teacher course "significant objection" is raised), we have only a Mr. James Lynch of Lynch loads (from five to six per year), reduced class limited amount of time to: 1) convey to legislators Music in Fairview, PA, in time per course, increased class sizes, and few­ the potential effect of the Rollback on music educa­ which he expressed concern er sections of courses theoretically opens the tion, and the importance of amending these policy about two Burger King ads possibility of cutting up to one-sixth of the changes to protect our music programs; and 2) con­ shown on Saturday morn­ teaching staff in any subject area (Benham & vey to administrators, teachers and parents in each ing TV. Apparently, the Benham, p. 32)." of South Carolina's 91 local districts the importance first of these ads showed a • The real issue here is "what is best for our stu­ of music in our children's education, and the need "geeky kid with pocket pro­ dents." Do we really believe that students, up­ to create local policies which provide our children tector, taped glasses, buck on entering high school, will suddenly be able with a well-rounded education that includes music teeth, etc., saying "I want to to handle intense, 85-minute class periods, and and the arts. join a band." He was then will be able to master almost twice as much shown playing (squeaking) a clarinet in a school material each day as has been the norm for To help us in this effort, we have requested band, saying "No, I mean a real band!" The next many, many years? Many teachers have found $2,000 from NAMM to be used for the creation and scene showed him with "electric guitar, cool clothes it necessary to give students a five to ten distribution of three separate informational pack­ and cool friends." According to Mr. Lynch, Burger minute break during the longer periods, but this ages: one for music educators, one for administra­ King pulled this ad because of numerous com­ obviously negates any advantage of having a tors (including legislators, school board members, plaints. But, they replaced it with an ad that was longer class period! principals and fine arts/music coordinators), and one for the community-at-large (including parents, much the same - only this time, the boy in the first While it is true that little research has been done booster clubs, PTA's, etc.). A total of over 1,880 scene was playing a cello! in America on the effects of block scheduling, Ben­ packages would be printed and distributed, at a total I have not seen either of these ads, but if you ham cites three Canadian studies: a 1990 study project cost of approximately $3,000. We hope to have, please take action! As Mr. Lynch says, these (Bateson) that showed that "students in all-year reach each school district before any policy changes ads are "insulting and degrading for students and courses consistently scored significantly better on go into effect, to motivate and prepare our local ad­ professionals. We all swim against the tide every comprehensive multiple-choice tests of scientific vocacy networks to maintain things on their own. day, working to establish music education as a legit­ knowledge and attitudes toward science study than Each local district will have to "create value" (to imate and honorable scholastic endeavor. Burger either group that took science for a single semes­ use a marketing term) for its music program, and be King seems to have taken it as their mission to ter"; a 1986 study (Raphael and Wahlstrom) that able to affect decision-making on the local level as make a mockery of everything we and those stu­ showed that "students from one-semester classes the Coalition has tried to do at the state level. dents work so hard to accomplish (Musical Mer­ scored significantly lower than those from year-long chandise Review, January 1997, p. 34)." classes"; and another (also Raphael & Wahlstrom) In order to receive this grant from NAMM, we Many of you have offered your assistance to the that showed that "the attitudes of students in one-se­ have to raise equal funds from other sources. Scott South Carolina Coalition. This is another chance for mester courses were slightly more positive than Peck and I have contacted each NAMM member in you to help. If you have seen the ads and find them those in traditional classes but their achievement South Carolina, and have raised approximately distasteful, please write and make your feelings test scores were lower." $2,000 from various retailers and manufacturers. known to Burger King executives. Remember, as Special thanks go to Carolina Music, Draisen- Edwards Music, Jeffers Handbell Supply, Musi- Napoleon once said, "10 persons who speak make NAMM Matching Funds Impact Grant corp, Pecknel Music and Smith Music for their more noise than 10,000 who are silent!" As the NAMM Representative to the South Car­ generous contributions, and to SCMEA, which olina Coalition, I was invited to present a request has also generously agreed to contribute $500 to Block Scheduling for a NAMM Matching Funds Impact Grant. this effort! If you have any other suggestions for John Benham has done it again! The August NAMM will provide up to $10,000 in matching fundraising, please let me know! 1996 issue of The Instrumentalist contained an arti­ funds to help active state coalitions expand their ef­ cle in which Benham and his son, Stephen, a mid­ forts and implement specific advocacy projects or I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your dle/high school orchestra director, give us some sta­ programs that could also potentially be replicated Industry Representative and as the Secretary of the tistics to use when discussing block scheduling with by other state coalitions. The grant application was South Carolina Coalition for Music Education. I am administrators: extremely involved, and I tried to present our re­ also honored to be representing SCMEA and the SCCME as a clinician at the Southern Division • In a traditional six-period day, each teacher has quest accurately and convincingly; I am very grate­ Convention in Nashville in March. This is a long re­ one prep period. This means that generally, 5/6 ful for the encouragement and editorial assistance I port, I know, but much is happening in our industry! (83%) of the teachers are available to teach in received from Scott Peck, Eleanor Avant and Nick Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any one period. In a four-period block system, Peck. I would be happy to share a copy of the pro­ any assistance to you, or if you need any additional only 3/4 (75%) of the teachers are available to posal with anyone who is interested. Only five to information. teach in any one period, since each still needs a seven grants (total) will be awarded; application prep period. The difference of 8% may not deadline was February 1, and we will be notified of seem like much, but it will require increasing NAMM's decision by March 15 - I'll keep you class size by 8%, or hiring additional teachers posted! if class sizes are to remain the same. It may al­ so require 8% more classroom space. • With the change from a 6-period day to a four- period day, chances for scheduling conflicts go up from 1 out of 6 (17%) to 1 out of 4 (25%). Again, 8% may not seem like much, but in our Congratulations to Jackie Moore McNeill who on March 1, state, 80% of middle school and 88% of high school music teachers have indicated that sched­ 1997, at the University of South Carolina Alumni Dinner re­ uling is already a problem (Elliott/Shetler, "The ceived a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Status of Arts Education in South Carolina," 1995). South Carolina School of Music for her exceptional service as • Even though (4X4 or A/B) block scheduling in­ creases class length to 85 minutes, and saves a leader and music educator in the South Carolina educational some start-up time, it also reduces the yearly to­ system and in the arts. tal of class time by 2,250 minutes - the equiva­ lent of losing 40 traditional (55-minute) class periods, or eight weeks of instructional time!

18 Duncan Band Johnnie's Notes in Macy's Parade

This is the last issue photographs, or anything that will help docu­ The Byrnes High School Band of Dun­ of the magazine that I ment the story of South Carolina music educa­ can, SC, performed in the Macy's Parade in will edit as I have de­ tion, please let her know. Her address is on the New York on Thanksgiving Day. Phil cided to "slow down a directory page of this magazine. Mclntyre is the band director (he is presently president of the Band Division, little" and spend more * * * SCMEA). time with my family. We were so sorry to hear of the death of Her­ After all, it is not every high school What a wonderful privi­ man Bright's wife. She died suddenly on Christ­ marching band that gets invited to play on lege it has been for me mas Day. Our hearts and prayers go out to Her­ national television in the Macy's Parade. to have served as your man and his family in this time of sorrow. The Rebel Regiment, which won the editor of the South Car­ * * * Class 4A State marching band champi­ olina Musician for News from the Atlanta International Band onship last year, left by bus from western eleven years (plus one Johnnie U. Price and Orchestra Conference states that Dean Spartanburg County headed to the Big year as co-editor with Angeles is the latest music education profes­ Apple. Dr. Charles Elliott)! The blessings have been sor to join their Advisory Council. He current­ Joe Brown, a parent who has helped or­ many — and the most valued ones are having ly conducts the Chamber Orchestra, the Sym­ ganize fund-raising events to help the stu­ the opportunity of getting to know and work phony Orchestra and is the coordinator for dents pay for the trip, said the band lined with the SCMEA officers and members and string education program at Loyola University up for the parade at 3 A.M. The parade enjoying their friendship, and serving the in New Orleans. Remember, he was string di­ started at 9 A.M. and the Byrnes band was membership as best I could in "putting togeth­ rector in Spartanburg not too many years ago. the next-to-last entry, just before Santa er" our state journal! It was lots of fun and I Claus. appreciate and thank you for the cooperation, The Fort Jackson Army Band along with Viewers who watched NBC on Thanks­ concern, suggestions, help, and compliments I the Fort Gordon Band opened the conference giving morning saw and heard the band received from you, the membership, and espe­ in Atlanta. perform "On Broadway" and "Good King cially the six Executive Boards who have giv­ Wenceslas." The band played once before at the pa­ en SCMEA tremendous leadership and effec­ James Copenhaver, USC director of bands, tiveness. I will miss the association with the rade, in 1980, and has been named South conducted a session on how categories on the Carolina's best high school marching band folks at Wentworth Printing who have been so MENC adjudication form are used to evaluate cooperative and helpful; the correspondence in its division for two of the past three performance effectiveness. His Symphonic years. and contact with our many advertisers; the Band also performed. many telephone calls from members asking The SCBDA inducted four new members about different events, deadlines and various The Pelham High School Wind Ensemble into their Hall of Fame in March at their All- things; and the three or four trips per issue to performed at the conference in Atlanta. State Band Concert at Furman University. the printers in West Columbia. However, it * * * They were: John R. (Bob) Fogle, E.T. Gavin, was great to have the opportunity to be in con­ MENC is of the opinion that we all would Terry Holiday and Marshall Kirby. We are tact with interesting and distinguished people be better off if more people did more singing. proud of them and their achievements. Their in music education both in South Carolina and To further this noteworthy — if you don't influence and example will last a long, long throughout the MENC organization! mind the pun — objective, they've joined with time through the knowledge and experiences Jackie McNeill will take over the editorship the Hal Leonard Corporation to publish a they gave their students. Some of Bob's fami­ of the magazine beginning with the next issue songbook called Get America Singing...Again! ly (brothers, sister, nieces, nephews) live (handbook). She was editor before Charles It contains the words and music of 40 songs "across the road" from us here on the North and she will do a wonderful job. Keep press­ ranging alphabetically from "Amazing Grace" Road in Orangeburg. Marshall and Terry ing forward to improve music education in our to "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" and stylistically were/are outstanding members of the SCMEA state so that every school child will develop to from "God Bless America" to "I've Been Board. his/her full potential — a gift that God has Working on the Railroad." It's available in a * * * given them. singer's edition (with no accompaniment) for Did you know that... * * * $3.95 and a piano/vocal/guitar version for —April is "Classical Music Month"? Congratulations to four high schools who $16.95. There's nothing fancy about either have found the key to a sound music program edition—just the words and music of the kind —28.5% of South Carolina school dis­ by chartering or reactivating a chapter of the of songs folks used to enjoy singing around tricts offer strings instruction? Tri-M Music Honor Society in their schools. the piano. These softcover books can be or­ —this is the 60th anniversary of the South The new chapters are at Walterboro High, dered by calling 1-800-637-2852. Carolina Band Division Association? * * * sponsored by William T. Young, Jr., Aynor —there were 77 exhibitors at our SCMEA High School, sponsored by Amy J. Ward, and Dr. Pierce Arant, Jr., of the music depart­ In-Service Conference and 14 on a Spartanburg High, sponsored by John Moody. ment of the University of Georgia, died March waiting list? Mauldin High, sponsored by Wayne M. Bag­ 6 in Athens, Georgia. He was a professor of well, reactivated their chapter. Keep up the music at the university, where he was director —587 SCMEA members registered for good work for these young people are our fu­ of choral activities and graduate choral coor­ the conference? ture music educators! dinator. His choral groups performed for all of — 209 attended the Friday night banquet? * * * the major choral organizations on the state and Our state journal was founded in 1948 by national level and throughout the United — the 1998 conference is on February 12- Elliott Harrison and has had seven editors in States and Europe. Pierce grew up in Orange­ 14; the 1999 conference is February 11- fifty years, and we will celebrate our fiftieth burg and married an Orangeburg girl, Sylvia 13; the 2000(!) conference is February anniversary soon. Our SCMEA Historian, Harley. He was asked to direct the chorus in 10-12 —all in Greenville? Lorraine Paris, is looking for old copies of the the "Frederic Ulmer Tribute," which was giv­ —the International pianist, Nibya Marino, South Carolina Musician — particularly those en earlier in the year in Orangeburg, but was Uruguay, returns for her third engage­ from 1948-1958. If you have or know of unable to because of his illness. He was one of ment at the College of Charleston on someone who has old copies of the magazine, Frederic's and Orangeburg's "prizes." Our April 18, at 8:00 P.M.? Call 803-953- old concert programs, newspaper clippings, condolences go out to his loved ones. 6575 for details.

S. C. MUSICIAN 19 SCENES FROM THE 1997 CONFERENCE

20 APRIL 1997 S. C. MUSICIAN 21 William Young Award-winning band director plays steady notes of success

Parents appreciate Young's insistence on self- "Today, he spends much of his time fishing and discipline and personal responsibility, believing it pre­ shrimping with his best buddy, Bailey All, but my dad pares their children for life after high school. taught me a lot—that it's easier to do something right "It's really some basic things," Young says matter- the first time; then you don't have to do it twice. of-factly. "I expect them to be prompt for practice, When I did something wrong in the store, he'd always have uniforms cleaned, equipment ready, and any par­ make me do it over again. ticular music or information they need to give to par­ "He also felt that by age 12, if you didn't know ents. It's not up to Mama to make sure the trumpet's right from wrong, you'd have to learn it the hard in the car or to make sure the uniform is clean. We way." want them to take that responsibility and not rely on The school administration and booster club also someone else." contributed to his success, accomplishing such things Remarkably, despite his demanding style, few stu­ as raising a whopping $250,000 for the Rose Bowl dents drop out. trip and building a new practice field with a 40-foot "I think we're fortunate. He likes to drive us pretty observation tower. hard. Sometimes it's kind of uncomfortable. But "That is what makes Walterboro so special. The by Victoria Hood when he makes you do something over again for the people here support their children. Walterboro is 20th time, you know he cares, he's trying to help you known for its large crowds everywhere they go," adds After 23 years, William Young has grown accus­ win," says Ian O'Briant, a 17-year-old senior who has Young. tomed to the ruckus — 245 exuberant teens running played French horn and mellophone in the band since about, half-dressed in gold-braided blue uniforms, a 7th grade. Reprinted by permission of stream of laughter and chatter competing with the jar­ THE POST & COURIER, Charleston, S.C. ring sound of a hundred musical instruments. "He knows what he's doing. Some people think Atop his conductor's podium, the award-winning he's tough, but in a group this size, he demands re­ band director raises his voice above the din, momen­ spect. He doesn't tolerate a lot of fooling around. You A SALUTE TO tarily calming the roaring sea of blue. know that when you get here," adds Stephanie Thomas, a 17-year-old junior who plays the trumpet Later, the 45-year-old band director relaxes in his and has known Young all her life. office at Walterboro High School, unfazed by the un­ THE LATE relenting strains of wind instruments seeping through Many band members are honor students, who have the walls behind him. mastered self-discipline on their own, but not all fit In addition to winning the state title eight times that description. C. FREDRIC ULMER five of them consecutively, Walterboro's Band of "There's usually two kinds. Either the students are Blue has played at the inaugurals of governors and at good for the band, or the band is good for the stu­ the 1976 inauguration of President Jimmy Carter. In dents. Some excel at nothing else but the band. With­ 1981, the band represented the state in the Orange in the band, there's positive peer pressure. One mem­ Bowl Parade. ber can't let down the others or they will hear about it. Eleven years later, after a year and a half of fund- It doesn't have to come from me," says Young raising, 230 students and 100 parents traveled to His reputation has generated a second generation Pasadena, Calif, for another famous parade, the Tour­ of band enthusiasts, like Cara Pinckney, whose moth­ nament of Roses, marking the first time in 27 years a er Donna, was a member of Young's firstclass . South Carolina band has played in that nationally tele­ "It was my senior year, and everyone was talking vised event. about this new teacher. He really taught us the ropes. Today, more than 200 students audition for a cov­ He was hard on us and made us cry. But we learned a eted spot in the band, a far cry from that hot, summer lot. And even then I knew that if he stayed, he would day back in 1973, when the young band director, give our children a tradition. It's really a blessing for fresh out of the University of South Carolina, called Walterboro that we got him," Pinckney says. As a parent, she appreciates his direction, discipline his first practice. A musical salute to the late C. Frederic Ulmer, To his disappointment, only 18 students showed and focus. "The state titles are the icing on the cake." "He's a very hard worker, very dedicated to these choral director of Orangeburg High School (Or­ up. "But even then, I laid down the law to those 18," angeburg-Wilkinson), was given by more than he recalls. children whether they're in the band or not," adds Dawn Arrington, the band's booster club president. 75 of his former students on February 6, 1997, Building years Her twins play in the band as did another child who in Stevenson Auditorium in Orangeburg. The When Young applied for a job at Walterboro High, graduated last vear. program included vocal solos, duets and choral the question was: Can you produce a band as presti­ In the beginning, Young wrote the half-time shows selections from the many musicals that his cho­ gious as that at rivalSummervill e High? — arranging the music and choreographing the sets— ruses gave, the classics and other favorites. The 21-year-old said he'd try. the patterns bands form on the field. Young and his Many former students told of how this "giant" That first year, he began a building program, re­ staff still come up with a theme and pick the music, of a man had touched their lives and how he cruiting 48 band members and 120 fifth-graders. To editing it for flow, impact and audience appeal. gave them the gift of confidence in themselves. this day, Young never neglects his visits to elemen­ Last year, Young's creation of a children's show Frederic was choral director in Orangeburg for tary schools to recruit potential band players, who en­ featuring music from the hit movie Home Alone and more than 30 years and was active in SCMEA roll in sixth grade. children's songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Jesus and served as president of the Choral Division Constructing a winning band is not unlike building Loves Me," captured the imagination of state judges. as well as a member of many committees. He a powerhouse football team. The Division AAAA Young's show was so successful that a Valdosta wa a great influence on his students and was high school has managed both. In any given year, band has used it to win several Georgia state competi­ loved and respected by all who knew him. while the Bulldogs are tackling the playoffs, the band tions. The chorus was directed by Fran Sharpton is readying for state band competitions. Reflecting upon his life, Young says: "While most Culler (music educator, former student); accom­ "Young has taught brothers, sisters, their mothers careers are more like work, this has really been like panied on the organ by Betty Jo Fersner (our and fathers. The band is a tradition in Walterboro. It's play to me." "B.J.", outstanding music educator who accom­ one of the things to do here. And on Friday nights Young believes it is a combination of people and panied Frederic's choruses for many years); ac­ during football season, that's where it's at," says Tom experiences that has brought him to this point. His Finnigan, a former trombone player-turned-assistant teachers at the rural high school taught him that a companied on the piano by Wayne Smallbridge band director. small school could accomplish as much as a big one. (piano teacher, former student); and directed by Finnigan, along with other assistants Cathy and Joe He credits them for giving him the attitude that has Debbie Ulmer Roland,(great-niece). Meshach, is in charge of turning middle schoolers in­ enabled Walterboro to best larger upstate schools, The tribute and fund-raiser was sponsored by the to seasoned marchers. The payoff is tremendous. such as Spring Valley in Columbia and Boiling Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center, Throughout the 1980s, the 1,650-pupil high school Springs in Spartanburg. the S.C. Arts Commission, the NEA, the Darrel has turned out the state's largest high school band He describes his father as more laid-back, but also Cooper Memorial Fund and J.C. Penney. All with as many as 265 students. remembers him as a hard worker, who, for 20 years, funds raised will go to establish a permanent "I've learned a lot about the band business from kept his store open year round except Christmas Day. music endowment in Ulmer's memory to pro­ him," adds Finnigan. "He's still the same — he His parents still live in Allendale, where his father is mote the arts. doesn't accept it wrong." enjoying a well-deserved retirement.

22 APRIL 1997 Rohleder Named Selmer Furman Professor Wins Award NAMM Elects Peck District Manager of the Year to Board of Directors Mark Kilstofte, a member of the Furman Univer­ sity music faculty, has won a major award from the The Selmer Company of Elkhart, Indiana, is Scott N. Peck of Greer, South Carolina, was elect­ American Society of Composers, Authors & Pub­ pleased to announce that Carl Rohleder, District ed to the National Association of Music Merchants lishers (ASCAP) for his composition Recurring Manager for South Carolina, North Carolina and (NAMM) Board of Directors during its Annual Dreams. East Tennessee, has been named their 1996 District Meeting of Members on Saturday, January 18, at the Kilstofte's 14-minute piece, subtitled Variations Manager of the Year. Anaheim Hilton and Towers. for Orchestra, was recently announced as the win­ Given annually to one of Selmer's eighteen Dis­ Peck is the president of Pecknel Music, a three- ner of the 17th annual ASCAP Foundation Rudolf trict Managers serving the United States and Cana­ location full-line store chain headquartered in Nissim Award. The work was selected from more da, this honor not only signifies sales achievement, Greenville, South Carolina. Pecknel Music offers a than 225 entrants from around the country. The but excellence of service, quality, and partnership variety of in-store teaching programs, as well as spe­ award also carries a $5,000 cash prize. Recurring commitment to music dealers and music educators cial programs for home-schooled students and day Dreams will have its world premiere in Oakland, as well. care centers, and an outreach program to a local Calif, on January 30, 1998, when the Oakland East Carl received his bachelor of music degree from boy's shelter, among others. Bay Symphony performs the piece. Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC, and master of Peck is a member of the National Association of Kilstofte, who joined the Furman faculty in 1992, music education degree from East Carolina Univer­ School Music Dealers (NASMD) and recently com­ teaches composition at the university. His composi­ sity in Greenville, NC, where he served as the grad­ pleted a term on their Board of Directors. He is a past tions have been performed throughout the United uate assistant in band. His music career has in­ member of the Gemeinhardt Advisory Council, and a States by ensembles such as the Aurora Brass, New volved several years as an award-winning school past president of the National Association of Young Renaissance Chamber Artists, Amadeus Choir and band director in North Carolina and more than ten Music Merchants (NAYMM). Pecknel Music is also Montclare String Quartet. years as vice-president of Fox Music in Charleston, a member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. He has also received numerous awards, including SC. In 1992, he was named recipient of the Mars He holds a bachelor of arts degree from the Uni­ grants and fellowships from the MacDowell Hill College Outstanding Band Alumni Award versity of South Carolina. Colony, the Knight Foundation and the American and served as a member of the board of directors NAMM is a not-for-profit association serving the Academy of Arts and Letters. His training includes of the National Association of School Music Deal­ global music products industry. NAMM provides a voice, and he previously served as the assistant con­ ers (NASMD) from 1991-1993. Carl joined The variety of services, including cost-saving member ductor of the Contemporary Directions Ensemble at Selmer Company in 1993 and resides in Moores- benefits, cutting-edge professional development pro­ the University of Michigan. ville, NC. grams, world-renowned trade shows, and broad- A native of Pueblo, Colorado, and a 1981 gradu­ Selmer, whose brand names include Selmer based market development programs. The associa­ ate of St. Olaf (Minnesota) College, Kilstofte woodwinds, Bach brass, Glaesel string instruments, tion has over 6,000 members covering the spectrum earned M.M. and D.M.A. degrees in composition and Ludwig and Musser percussion, is recognized of the industry, including music products retailers, from the University of Michigan. Prior to coming to by musicians everywhere as the world's leading manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and publish­ Furman, he taught for two years at Wayne State manufacturer of band and orchestra instruments and ers located in the United States and in more than 50 University in Michigan. related accessories. other countries. The 96-year-old association is based in Carlsbad, California.

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S. C. MUSICIAN 23 Lamb Chop's Play-Along includes songs such as Another is Tops in Pops, arranged by Marilyn "Skip to My Lou" and "Little Peter Rabbit." At the Copeland Davison. The songs are "Lean on Me," MUSIC REVIEWS end of each song are suggestions for activities such "Stand by Me," "Catch a Falling Star," "The Lion as simple choreography, match words, etc. There Sleeps Tonight," "Ashokan Farewell," "Yellow by Jann Howell are even some color pictures of Lamb Chop - all Bird," "Don't Fence Me In," and "The Power of the for $16.95. Dream." The instruments are much the same as mentioned before. This one is more advanced, but is General Elementary Music Classes - Warner Animaniacs includes 16 songs from the TV se­ really nicely done. $12.95. Brothers: Here's something as good as anything ries including "All the Words In The English Lan­ will ever come. Adventures in Music Listening is a guage," "Dot's Song" and "Wakko's Two Note General Vocal Music - any level: Lamb Chop's set of 29 musical pieces - from African Folk Songs Song." $9.95. Chanukah includes 15 songs such as "Hava Nagi- to Latin American songs to Debussy, Kodaly, and la," "My Dreidle," "O'Chanukah," "O' Chanukah." so on. And most of it is children's music (ex.: Rav­ The Global Songbook contains 9 songs by Andy This is actually great for those who are unfamiliar el, Mother Goose Suite; Stravinsky, "Circus Polka," Brick about various countries - Brazil, Indonesia, with the Chanukah season because Shari Lewis etc.) It comes with a teacher's guide - at $50 - but South Africa, Japan, etc. Each song highlights (who "works" Lamb Chop) explains the history, and wait a minute - it comes with a CD that has all this something special about that country (Brazil - rain­ the various symbols (dreidl) and the food. Nice in­ great music on it, and some of the best lesson plans forests, Japan - whales). At the end of each song is troduction for any age to this season for $14.95. you can imagine. The students get an activity book a brief explanation about the country (complete ($2.50) with things like "Color the rhythm sticks with map) and some interesting things about it. Did Songs of England, Songs of Scotland and Songs yellow, color the claves black OR color the oboe, you know that Denmark has had 3000 windmills in­ of Ireland are collections of folk songs native to that OR color the picture that looks most like the music stalled which harnesses the wind's power and is particular country. All are for voice, piano and/or you just heard. Then there's a coloring book ($9.95) used for electricity? Nicely done - comes with a guitar and each contains about 20 to 25 songs - and - and hey, you can reproduce this to your heart's CD for $21.95. you'll know most of them, too "Molly Brannigari," desire. There's a picture to color for each song on "When Irish Eyes," "Gypsy Rover," "Ye Banks and the recording and they're wonderful! (Gee, I wish I Traditional Songs of Singing Cultures incorpo­ Braes," "Greensleeves," "Scarborough Fair." A could color in the lines!) Finally, there is the "Big rates 20 countries from around the world. There is a good deal at $9.95 each. Book" ($49.95) which is the same as the coloring folk song along with an explanation about the song, book except these are watercolors and they are be- and other information about the country. The songs uuuu-tiful! I know - it's a heck of a lot of money to are written in the native tongue with no information Band - Warner Brothers: Directional Warm-ups put out on a few lessons about listening to music, on how to pronounce them - fortunately an English for Band by Brian Harris is a collection of scales but I keep thinking, "Boy, where was this when I translation is provided. Comes with a CD for $19.95. and etudes designed to teach as well as warm up was in school? Music was so boring!" your band. There are also some cool chorales - Some music for Orff instruments includes Cele­ written anywhere from 1400 to 1738. These are for Country Songs for Children are all original songs brate! - songs about special days (Halloween, balance, dynamics, intonation, etc. On the back of by Tom Hall. These include "How to Talk to a Lit­ Valentine's, Earth Day, etc.) and it is all original each book is a list of about 70 musical terms and tle Baby Goat, Randy Raccoon, and Sneaky Snake." music by Alice Olsen. The instruments include xy­ their definitions. Each book is $5.95, and the con­ They are cute and catchy, and clearly country. lophone, metallophone, conga, wood/temple ductor's copy is $11.00. Arranged for piano, voice, guitar - $12.95. blocks, and more. It is really well done for $12.95.

24 APRIL 1997 MINI HISTORY - SCMEA

Presidents SCMEA Hall of Fame * 1948-1949 Harriet Cleveland Harriett Cleveland * 1949-1951 Frances Lynch Juanita Hitt 1951-1953 John Robert Fogle Edward T. Gavin 1953-1955 James D. Pritchard Kathleen Gavin 1955-1957 Robert Van Doren Robert L. Van Doren * 1957-1959 Kay Gavin R$J jr *r £? \ Raymond 0. Thigpen * 1959-1961 Robert Simmons Arpad Darazs * 1961-1963 Juanita Hitt Warren Springs Margaret A. Thornton * 1963-1965 Milton Moore Walter B. Roberts 1965-1966 Loy Wagner Marianne Holland * 1966-1967 Milton Moore ^ii^3j? Basil Everett Bomar * 1967-1969 Joe Hester Leila Hodge Lucas 1969-1971- Marianne Holland Robert Simmons * 1971-1973 Warrren Springs Pat Garnett * 1973-1975 Basil Bomar Martha Washington 1975-1977 Leila Lucas Betty Jo Fersner 1977-1979 James Smith Betty Ann Darby 1979-1981 Frances Maddox James D. Pritchard 1981-1983 Pamela Tellejohn Editors William H. Thomas 1983-1985 Betty Jo Fersner 1948-1955 Harrison Elliott (Founder) Ray Doughty 1985-1987 Jacquelyn M. McNeill 1955-1966 Juanita Hitt Dan Ellis 1987-1989 James A. (Gus) Moody 1966-1971 Alex Raley Lorraine Paris 1989-1991 Eliza Stockman 1971-1979 Marianne Holland Joseph C. Hester 1991-1993 Eleanor D. Avant 1979-1985 Jackie M. McNeill Jacquelyn M. McNeill 1993-1995 Jane B. Morlan 1985-1986 Charles Elliott James A. Smith 1995-1997 William E. Ackerman 1986-1997 Johnnie U. Price Frances Maddox * Deceased 1997- Jackie M. McNeill James A. Moody Helen M. Culp Pamela Tellejohn Hayes Eleanor Dukes Avant James Byrnes Senn State Music Consultants SCMEA Members on 1964-1964 James Simpson SCMEA Honor Administrators M »"X1 "m T AY~**91 Af~**4 M A A MENC Committees 1964-1969 Raymond 0. Thigpen H.E. McCracken Marianne Holland - SDMENC Leadership 1969-1970 Arnold Penland William B. Royster Project, 1982-1985 1970-1973 Sandra 0. Gill Floyd Hall Marianne Holland - MENC Task Force on 1973-1976 Donald C. Lauder H.E. Corley Reorganization 1976-1986 Alicia Y. Moore Herbert B. Tyler Alex Raley - MENC Publications 1986-1991 Ray Doughty W. Ben Nesbit Marianne Holland - National Arts Panel 1991- Wayne Lord Thomas Elliot Kerns of the Educational Testing Service John H. Hudgens Charles Elliott - MENC Research John H. Tillotson Pamela Tellejohn - MENC Music Journal Thomas J. Silvester Advisory Board Robert R. Heath Ray Doughty - MENC Curriculum Antonia S. Cappelletti Committee Marianne Holland - MENC Curriculum MENC Officers from SCMEA Committee Kay Gavin - National chairman, Pamela Tellejohn - MENC Curriculum Piano Sessions Moving? Committee Juanita Hitt - National chairman, Eliza Stockman - MENC Curriculum State Editors Be Sure to Send Committee Robert Van Doren - Vice-president, Change of Address to Charles Elliott - MENC Future Directions SDMENC Committee Marianne Holland - President, SDMENC Charles Elliott - Update, Editor Pamela Tellejohn - President, NSOA MENC Benny Ferguson - MENC Historical Charles Elliott - National chairman, Research Research Committee 1806 Robert Fulton Drive Marianne Holland - MENC Hall of Fame Reston, Virginia 22091 Committee, 1992-1998

S. C. MUSICIAN 25 Music Merchandising and Management

Dr. Arthur L. Evans, Chairman Department of Music South Carolina State University Post Office Box 7041 Orangeburg, S.C. 29117 Phone: (803)-536-7101 -536-8570

South Carolina State offers scholarships to music majors and non-music majors, ranging from band and choir participation to the prestigious Switzon S. Wigfall, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships are offered on the basis of talent, academic quali­ fications and need. Additionally, the Financial Aid Office will help students secure the financial aid (loans, grants, employment) for which they qualify.

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music South Carolina Schools and Goals 2000: National Standards in Music by Norma Kirkland

The National Standards for Arts Education were formally presented in a 109- Table 1 page document to Secretary of Education Riley on March 11, 1994. Standards K-12: Population and Responses to Questionnaire were set for student achievement in grades K-12 in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts. The Standards offer a comprehensive study of the four arts as an es­ Grade Level Population Sample Returned Percentage sential part of American education, and provide for all students to be proficient in K-4 General 344 50 43 86% at least one art form upon graduation from high school. 5-8 Choral 279 50 42 82% The National Standards require that along with "willing participation" in an ac­ 5-8 Band 318 50 45 90% tivity, knowledge, skills, and achievement are also important in the arts (CNAEA, 5-8 Orchestra 132 50 31 62% 1994, p. 15). They state what a student should know and be able to do in all four of 9-12 Choral 254 50 33 66% the arts upon completion of the twelfth grade. If high school graduates are to 9-12 Band 299 50 33 66% achieve the basic competencies as set forth in the Standards, courses in the arts 9-12 Orchestra 122 50 23 46% will have to become requirements for graduation rather than merely electives. Totals N= 1,748 n=350 250 71 % An important element of the Standards is that they address two of the funda­ mental issues in education - quality and accountability. The music Standards list Summary of Study nine content standards and give achievement standards for each level. In addition, The survey results showed that for all data, students met Standard 1 - Singing, there are two classifications of achievement standards in the third level (9-12) - alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music - at the highest proficiency proficient and advanced. In process is a project that will provide for assessment of level of the nine Standards. Teachers also rated Standard 1 as the highest goal for programs at all levels. student achievement. Standard 3 - Improvising melodies, variations, and accom­ These Standards in music are different from any previously developed because paniments; and Standard 4 - Composing and arranging music within specified they are part of national educational reform. It is also the first time that arts stan­ guidelines - consistently ranked lowest in the proficiency levels of the students dards have been developed jointly for all four of the arts areas using the same for­ and in teacher ratings as goals for student achievement. mat. In addition, the Standards encourage students to examine connections be­ When considering the data for each of the three grade levels, the 5-8 and 9-12 tween the arts and other disciplines. grade levels were similar in proficiency levels and teacher ratings of the Stan­ The National Music Standards, however, are not a course of study and do not dards. In both levels, South Carolina students met standards relating to music give a prescribed music teaching methodology, curriculum, or repertoire. They are performance (Standard 1 - Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of concerned with the results of arts education, and not how to obtain those results music; Standard 2 - Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied (CNAEA, 1994, p. 12). Methodology is left to the control of the individual teach­ repertoire of music; and Standard 5 - Reading and notating music at higher pro­ ers, local school districts, and states (CNAEA, 1994, p. 20). ficiency rates than other standards. The 5-8 and 9-12 teachers also gave higher The inclusion of the arts, and thereby music, as one of the core subject areas for ratings to those standards as goals for student achievement. American education as set forth by the United States Congress and Department of The K-4 grade level data indicated that while Standard 1 ranked first in stu­ Education, is a landmark event for American music education. It is an acknowl­ dent achievement and teacher ratings, the other performance oriented standards edgment by both the academic and political arenas of the importance of music in ranked much lower than was the case at the 5-8 and 9-12 grade levels. Unlike the the education of American students. 5-8 and 9-12 grade levels, K-4 students met standards relating to analyzing and Now that the United States Department of Education and the political forces in describing music, history, culture, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts, at our country are backing music as part of the core curriculum, music teachers have high proficiency levels. The data analyses showed that the differences mentioned an excellent impetus for improving music education on the local, state, and na­ in this section are statistically significant. See Table 2 below for the rankings for tional levels. meeting and rating the Standards. The National Standards do not preclude state efforts to set forth statewide stan­ dards; e.g., in 1993, the South Carolina Department of Education adopted the The National Standards in Music* South Carolina Visual and Performing Arts Framework. The Framework is a set 1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music of arts standards developed by the arts facilitators at the state department of edu­ 2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of cation in cooperation with teachers in South Carolina public schools, colleges, and music universities. The Framework specifies standards for four music components on 3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments four levels that are similar to the National Standards. The National Standards, 4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines however, give considerably more weight to the performance of music than does 5. Reading and notating music the Framework. 6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music 7. Evaluating music and music performances Research Study 8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines In an effort to determine where South Carolina K-12 schools stand in regards outside the arts to the National Standards in Music, I decided to conduct a study to determine at 9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture what proficiency levels South Carolina K-12 music students in choral, instrumen­ * Note. From National Standards for Arts Education, published by Music Edu­ tal, and general music at the levels specified in the Standards (K-4, 5-8, 9-12) cators National Conference (MENC). Copyright (c) 1994 by MENC. Repro­ meet the National Standards in music, and how South Carolina music teachers duced with permission. rate the Standards as goals for student achievement. I designed a questionnaire to collect necessary data and conducted the survey Table 2 from April 12 to July 30, 1995. Along with questions about the Standards, respon­ Ranking for Meeting and Rating Standards - Grade Levels and Merged Data dents were asked to provide demographic data about themselves - years of teacher experience, education certificate level, primary teaching area, and for K-4 Meeting Standards Rating Standards teachers, minutes of music instruction per week. Teachers were asked to rate the Standards K-4 5-8 9-12 K-12 K-4 5-8 9-12 K-12 proficiency level at which their students met each Standard, along with its accom­ Standard 1 1 1.5 1 1 1 1 1 1 panying achievement standards (subset statements), using a Likert scale of 1 (low Standard 2 6 1.5 2 2 5 2 2 2 proficiency level), to 5 (high proficiency level). Teachers were also asked to rate Standard 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 the nine Standards as goals for student achievement, again using a Likert scale of Standard 4 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 1 (poor), to 5 (very favorable). I pilot-tested the questionnaire with a sample of Standard 5 5 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 music teachers from each area of music specialty. As a result, the presentation de­ Standard 6 2 5 5 5 2 7 5 5 sign was simplified. Standard 7 7 4 3 4 7 4 4 4 Standard 8 4 6 6 6 6 7 7 The population for my study was the 1995 K-12 music teacher membership of 6 the South Carolina Music Educators Association, state affiliation of the Music Ed­ Standard 9 3 7 7 7 3 5 6 6 ucators National Conference. The total membership was 1748, which includes, however, duplication because of those who teach in more than one area or level. Part of the analysis in my study sought to determine if certain criterion vari­ From the total membership, I drew a random sample of 350 using a table of ran­ ables significantly affected the proficiency levels at which students met the Stan­ dom numbers. The random sample consisted of 50 music teachers each from K-4 dards, and the ratings that teachers gave them as goals for student achievement. general music, 5-8 chorus, 5-8 band, 5-8 orchestra, 9-12 chorus, 9-12 band, and 9- In considering the proficiency levels for meeting the Standards for the criterion 12 orchestra. From the sample of 350 South Carolina music teachers, 250 returned variables teacher experience and teacher education certificate level, significant their questionnaires for a response rate of 71%. Table 1 presents the study popula­ tion data. (continued on pg. 28)

S. C. MUSICIAN 27 National Standards in Music (continuedfrom page 27) 6, 7, 8, and 9). Nevertheless, this disparity needs to be addressed if all the Stan­ dards are to be met at a high level. differences occurred in only one group comparison for each variable. K-4 stu­ The overall small effect that the criterion variables had on the Standards sug­ dents of teachers with 9-15 years of teaching experience met Standard 2 - Per­ gests that other considerations affected the outcome. For example, basic vari­ forming on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music - at a ables such as the preparation of teachers for implementing the Standards and significantly higher level than did students of teachers with 4-8 years of experi­ budgetary constraints may be more important criterion variables than teacher ed­ ence. This was not the case for teachers who had more than 15 years of experi­ ucation level (beyond a bachelor's degree), and teacher experience. ence. Teacher experience had no significant effect in the 5-8 or 9-12 grade lev­ A review of related literature demonstrated that music education is the means els. through which children evolve into adults who show musical interest in their In the 5-8 grade level, students of teachers with an education certificate level communities and in the global multicultural society, and have the knowledge and of Master's degree met Standard 6-Listening to, analyzing, and describing music skills to pursue those interests. It is the job of music educators to instill such a - at a significantly higher proficiency level than did students whose teachers had lifelong interest in music in their students. The Standards point the way to such a only a Bachelor's degree. quality music education, and South Carolina music educators should provide as The criterion variable, minutes of instruction per week, was only considered much exposure as possible to the aspects of music mandated by the nine Stan­ for the K-4 grade level, and had no significant effect on the proficiency levels dards. that students met the Standards. The criterion variable, primary teaching area, Every music educator in South Carolina is familiar with the adage that music was considered for the 5-8 and 9-12 grade levels, but significantly affected on­ is a "frill" in the education of children. The National Standards are written in a ly one group comparison in both grade levels. In the 5-8 grade level, students language and format that is understood by political leaders and educational ad­ of teachers whose primary area was chorus met Standard 6 - Listening to, ana­ ministrators who are now recognizing and acknowledging music as an essential lyzing, and describing music - at a significantly higher proficiency level than part of the core curriculum for America's students. students of teachers whose primary teaching area was band. In the 9-12 grade Adoption of the Standards is a golden opportunity for excellence in music ed­ level, students of teachers whose primary area was orchestra met Standard 9 - ucation in all South Carolina schools. For the first time in the history of public Understanding music in relation to history and culture - at a significantly high­ education, South Carolina music teachers have the opportunity to ensure that mu­ er proficiency level than did students of teachers whose primary teaching area sic education is not only kept in school curriculums, but expanded and put on an was band. equal status with math, science, and other traditional subjects. The criterion variables had even less effect on teacher ratings of the Standards The Standards strive for excellence in music education, but they all cannot as goals for student achievement than they did on the proficiency levels for stu­ possibly be met at high proficiency levels by South Carolina students with the dents meeting them. Teacher experience and education level had no significant current teaching time and funding restraints. Adoption of the Standards could effect upon teacher ratings of the Standards for all grade levels. Minutes of in­ provide a powerful political tool with which to get the financial support needed struction per week significantly affected how teachers rated Standard 7 - Evalu­ to implement the Standards as goals for student achievement. Increased staffing, ating music and music performances - as a goal for student achievement in the new or updated facilities, more music and materials, more instruments, and in- K-4 grade level, but the Scheffe test did not confirm this difference. service training for teachers already in the field, are just some of the benefits that Primary teaching area significantly affected the ratings (as goals) that teach­ would result from increased financial support. ers gave three of the Standards in the 5-8 grade level. Teachers whose primary Adoption of the National Standards would also mean that South Carolina's area was chorus rated Standard 6 - Listening to, analyzing, and describing mu­ colleges and universities will have to provide the training necessary for its gradu­ sic; Standard 8 - Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and ates to teach using the Standards as goals for student achievement. disciplines outside the arts; and Standard 9 - Understanding music in relation to The adoption of the National Standards by South Carolina teachers may mean history and culture - at significantly higher ratings as goals for student achieve­ that some music teachers have to change the goals and emphasis of their music ment than teachers whose primary area was band. Primary teaching area did not programs, but the rewards of a quality music education for every child would be significantly affect teacher ratings (as goals) on any of the Standards in the 9-12 well worth the pains of change. grade level. The 9-12 teachers answered the question, "At what proficiency levels are the Policy Recommendations 5 fine arts competencies met by South Carolina students upon completion of sec­ My review of related literature found strong references by nationally promi­ ondary school?" Competency 2 - Students should be able to communicate profi­ nent music educators in support of the National Standards. On the basis of that ciently in at least one art form - was met at a significantly higher level than were material and as a result of this study, the following policy changes are recom­ the other 4 competencies. mend to facilitate a quality music education for South Carolina students: I asked teachers in the study sample to make comments about the Standards. 1. The South Carolina State Department of Education and local school dis­ Many comments made by the teachers stated that performance expectations for tricts in South Carolina should adopt the National Standards in Music. students in the 5-8 and 9-12 grade levels negatively affected the proficiency lev­ 2. South Carolina colleges and universities should shape their music education els that students met standards relating to analyzing and describing music, histo­ courses to give future music teachers the necessary skills to use the Standards as ry, culture, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. Performance expectations goals for student achievement. also appeared to negatively affect the 5-8 and 9-12 teacher ratings of those stan­ 3. State and local school districts of South Carolina should allot the necessary dards as goals for student achievement. time and funding to provide in-service training for music teachers in the field. The large majority of the comments fell into two categories: teaching time 4. State and local school districts of South Carolina should provide the neces­ and budgetary constraints. The most prevalent comments concerned the need sary class time for teachers to adequately address all nine Standards as goals for for more class time and music class offerings, and for funding to provide an student achievement. adequate number of teachers, materials, and equipment. Many of the teachers 5. State and local school districts of South Carolina should provide the fund­ who commented about funding problems also indicated music was seen as a ing for hiring teachers and purchasing the materials and equipment necessary for "frill" in their school or district. Some teachers at the 9-12 level said that the implementing all nine Standards as goals for student achievement. Standards were "too complex" or "advanced," again citing the need for more 6. South Carolina music teachers should seriously consider their music educa­ teaching time, classes, and teachers in order for their students to reach the high tion purposes and goals, determining what the goals of music education should level of the Standards. In summary, most teachers felt that they did not have be for South Carolina students as they develop towards adulthood. It is clear the time or resources to teach using all the Standards as goals for student from the survey results that the students in South Carolina are not meeting Stan­ achievement. dards 3 and 4 at a high level, nor do South Carolina teachers rate those standards very high as goals. The relative merit of the goals that are now being neglected, Discussion must be evaluated in light of the National Standards for music education, and a The low achievement levels by students and low ratings as goals by teachers statewide consensus should evolve. of Standard 3 - Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments; and Standard 4 - Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines - may Bibliography be due to several reasons; e.g., inadequate musical training in the areas of com­ position and improvisation, a lack of sufficient class time, and philosophical con­ Consortium of National Arts Education Associations (CNAEA). (1994). Na­ siderations relative to Standards and purposes of music education. These two tional standards for arts education: Dance, music, theatre, visual arts: What standards need serious consideration because it is obvious from the study that every young American should know and be able to do in the arts. (ISBN 1- South Carolina students are not meeting them at high levels, nor do South Caroli­ 56545-036-1; MENC #1605). Reston, VA: Music Educator's National Confer­ na teachers regard them highly as goals for student achievement. ence (MENC). Since most 5-8 and 9-12 grade level music students are in performance based classes, it is not surprising that they have higher proficiency ratings for standards Dr. Norma Kirkland is associate professor of music at Anderson College, An­ concerned with performance (Standards 1, 2, and 5), and lower ratings for stan­ derson, SC. dards concerned with analyzing, describing and understanding music as it relates to other disciplines, both in and out of the arts, and history and culture (Standards

28 APRIL 1997 MUSIC in the Dylan's "Knockin' on " 'Tis A Gift" Pays Tribute to MOUNTAINS '97 Heaven's Door" a Tribute to Slain Plane Crash Victims

Shawnee Press, Inc. announces plans for the 7th Children of Dunblane, Scotland The memory of three conceit band students, mem­ annual MUSIC in the MOUNTAINS: A Choral bers of the Montoursville Area High School French Workshop and Showcase. Scheduled for August 4- Shawnee Press, Inc. has released Bob Dylan's Club, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, who tragically lost 9, MUSIC in the MOUNTAINS '97 will be held at "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," an adaptation which their lives aboard TWA Flight 800, is being honored East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, features new lyrics as a tribute to the schoolchildren with an original composition entitled " 'Tis A Gift" by Pennsylvania. Choral sessions led by guest com­ gunned down in Dunblane, Scotland last year. internationally known composer Anne McGinty. posers will feature the latest music for schools and According to a Billboard article (December 21, It was members of the band, following their memo­ churches from Shawnee Press, Wide World Music, 1996) the piece is "touching a nerve across the rial concert shortly after the accident, who suggested GlorySound, Harold Flammer Music, Novello and United Kingdom." Ted Christopher, an amateur mu­ the idea of a dedicatory work. McGinty's composition Chester Music. Sessions on August 4-5 will focus sician in Sterling, Scotland, deserves a great deal of is her gift to the students as well as the students' gift to on school music. Two sacred sessions are scheduled credit for his efforts in getting the new version of the future, since proceeds from the sale of the music for August 6-7 and August 8-9. "Knockin' on on Heaven's Door" recorded. The will be donated to a music scholarship fund for the song, recorded by local musicians and including a school. McGinty, also co-owner of Queenwood Publi­ Guest composers for the sessions are David local children's choir, made its debut high on the cations, the publisher of " 'Tis a Gift," is donating Angerman, John Bertalot, Don Besig and Nancy U.K. charts. composer royalties. J. W. Pepper & Son, Inc., a nation­ Price, Pepper Choplin, Brazeal Dennard, Michael al sheet music retailer located in Paoli, Pennsylvania, and Jill Gallina, Greg Gilpin, Mark Hayes, David Mark Austin has skillfully arranged "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" for SATB choirs. It is easy to will also donate all of its proceeds from the sale of this Lantz III, Joseph M. Martin, Mark Patterson, Dave piece to the scholarship fund. and Jean Perry, Linda Spevacek, and Steve Zegree. learn and conveys a powerful message about the tragedy of gun-related violence. It is Christopher's McGinty, describing her thoughts about the situa­ During the school portion of the workshop, there tion, wrote, "The students' idea for creating a gift for will be choral reading sessions featuring new releas­ dearest wish that "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" spread internationally. It has already received tele­ the future, stemming as it did from such personal es and best-sellers, sessions introducing new musi­ tragedy in their young lives, reinforces all that I be­ cal plays for students, a session on adding spirit to vision exposure and publicity in the United States and with Austin's choral arrangement, school and lieve music education teaches—expression, communi­ spirituals, and two choreography sessions. There cation, integrity, and artistic values." will also be a live demonstration performance with community choirs will be able to further spread its message. The adapted version contains a new verse Dennis Carpenter, Montoursville Area High a focus on vocal jaz compositions by Steve Zegree School's Director of Bands, also commented on the and David Lantz III by the East Stroudsburg High to Dylan's song: "Lord, these guns have caused too much pain/This town will never be the same/So for process: "The entire experience has shown us as peo­ School Concert Choir and student groups wilt per­ ple and as a band how close we really are. I don't form scenes from the newest musical plays pub­ the bairns of Dunblane/We ask, please never again." It also incorporates parts of Psalm 23. know of any media other than music and the arts in lished by Shawnee Press and Wide World Music. general that can help us express and deal with such Teachers have the option of attending both of the Proceeds from the sale of the music are being do­ strong feelings." school days of MUSIC in the MOUNTAINS '97 for nated to children's charity funds in Scotland. " 'Tis A Gift" is more than a title, more than just university credit. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" (A 2053, SATB, band music. It is a motto for all of us to use as the The church portion of the workshop will consist $1.50) is available from music retailers or from theme of what we should do and how we should do it. of reading sessions introducing the latest choral re­ Shawnee Press, Inc. at 49 Waring Drive, Delaware Contributions to the 'Tis A Scholarship Fund may be leases from the catalogs of GlorySound, Harold Water Gap, PA 18327 or by calling 1-800-962- made directly to Queenwood Publications or to J. W. Flammer Music, Novello, and Chester Music. A 8584. Pepper. Christmas Communion Service is planned, as well as several special interest sessions. 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S. C. MUSICIAN 29 Music EDUCATION: THE CORNERSTONE TO DEVELOPING A WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUAL by William H. Yoh, Jr.

As music educators, we are constantly asked by sider the influence which music has on the entire edu­ tionship with the vocal inflections emphasizing legislators, citizens, and fellow teachers the persistent cational program. Utilize the following when making portions of the basic sentence. questions, "Why is your music class so important and your case to the masses. • Foreign Language - The music which our en­ why should the government and/or school continue to sembles perform has its inception from western support it?" These questions come up frequently dur­ • Science - Music is a specialized science which European civilization. With an awareness of the ing a time of increased budget cuts, block scheduling, deals with the qualities of sound, acoustics, and terminology printed throughout the sheet music, and growing emphasis on the core curriculum. We timbre. Extensive training is given to the aural performers gain significant knowledge in the spend so much of our time developing our program discrimination between like pitches and those Italian language. Depending on the selection's intensely that we are at times oblivious to the naive that are different. difficulty and composer, German, French and attitudes of our peers. We must take the time to ad­ • Mathematics - Although it is a simplified form Spanish terms may be introduced. As a result of dress these concerns and educate children and adults of arithmetic, counting in groups of two, three, the terminology, musicians understand the simi­ alike to what we do for a living and why it is so very four and higher is used consistently in all music larities between English and the Romantic/Ger­ important. repertoire. When teaching the values of rhythmic manic languages. The root words, prefixes, and When pressed to justify the importance of your notation, we develop and reinforce the concepts suffixes located in the foreign language find their program, ask your colleagues the following question, of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divi­ way directly into the English derivative. This "When was the last time you listened to music?" The sion. goes a long way in building a strong vocabulary chances are pretty good that they experienced some • Geography - Music is common, but unique to base and will inevitably improve the students' all sort of music in the past day or so. Music, whether in­ important standardized test scores. strumental or vocal, finds its way into practically every culture on Earth. Each music selection that every aspect of our daily lifestyle. Once you turn on our students present utilizes rhythmic patterns • Physical Education - When starting and devel­ the morning news broadcast, you undoubtedly hear a and a specified tonality. Both have their origins oping the wind and vocal musician, a significant tune to distinguish one channel from another. When from other regions and countries on the globe. amount of time is spent on developing proper tuning into your favorite radio/TV talk show, soap When performing these, we raise the awareness breath support and appropriate respiratory habits. opera, or situation comedy, you will note that each of the world around us. Rehearsals, if properly orchestrated, are as inten­ has a theme song or melody that sets the mood for the • History - Through an appreciation of music, stu­ sive and exhaustive as jogging and swimming duration of the program. Also, the weekend date at dents study the great composers of the past. laps. In addition, motor skills are advanced sub­ the movies wouldn't quite be the same minus the mu­ When musicians understand the intentions of the stantially when playing percussion, woodwind, sic. Without the acoustical experience, your ticket just composer's masterpiece, they gain insight to all brass and string instruments. As with all sports isn't worth the money that it cost. historical eras. Music acts as a blueprint, testimo­ organizations, the concepts of teamwork and co­ Have your listeners considered the importance of nial, and archive to the people and the events of operation are exploited in the band, orchestra and all music genres and how they are essential to every the Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance, chorus setting. festivity in their lives? For instance, the spirit of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contempo­ Music is the universal language which establishes Holiday Season wouldn't quite be as festive if it were rary Eras. As musicians, we are able to experi­ a common bond among all subjects and people. It not for the plethora of melodies that are heard during ence a piece of history through a performance of evokes passionate emotions in the heart and rekindles its celebration. A wedding and funeral would take on a musical selection. vibrant memories of the mind. With the enormous im­ an entirely different meaning if it were not for the tra­ • Language Arts - When analyzing a music com­ pact that music has on every aspect of our lives, it ditional compositions that are usually performed to position, the performer will note the relationship would make sense to fervently develop and advance glorify or mourn. A graduation exercise wouldn't be of the concerto/symphonic form with that of the our music programs. Instead, excuses are made and ceremonial without the band's rendition of Elgar's basic essay format emphasized in writing classes. methods are devised to remove an essential portion of "Pomp and Circumstance." Finally, the trek to the an­ Although a simple framework, the standard ex­ the human soul. Emphasizing and enhancing music nual circus and carnival wouldn't be quite as memo­ position-developmental-recapitulation construc­ education will expand the students' knowledge in a rable without the aid of the band belting out lively tion of music has a direct correlation with the au­ variety of subjects, improve their test scores, and re­ marches and melodious waltzes. thor's thesis statement- lease the human spirit. Has your audience ever contemplated the direct re­ development-conclusion. The phrasing of the lationship that music education has with the school's musical line in a performance has a direct rela­ William H. Yoh, Jr., is music director of James total curriculum? Many critics fail to realize and con­ Madison Middle School, Titusville, FL CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR DUMMIES SERIES

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S. C. MUSICIAN 31 EIGHT HELPFUL "TIPS" FOR PLAYING THE TRUMPET by Ian D. Pearson, Ph.D.

Since it is not possible to visit every high school 2. Sound Production placement which was limiting the length of time he upon request nor to work with every high school The efficiency of air consumption is directly re­ could play. He had poor endurance. The low mouth­ trumpet student on a one-on-one basis, I thought it lated to the efficiency of a player's "buzz." An effi­ piece placement was cutting off the circulation of might be helpful to share a number of "tips" for cient "buzz" of the lips requires a small amount of blood to the lips. A typical performance consisted technical improvement that are a result of ten years air supported by a regular contraction of the ab­ of about a minute of music, followed by a sputter­ experience of working with college-age trumpet dominal muscles. Interestingly" a loud "buzz" does ing tone, and eventually little more than a quiet students. These suggestions may be especially help­ not consume a lot of air but requires a notable in­ breeze from the bell of his trumpet. I would catego­ ful to high school students who enjoy playing their crease in abdominal support. Quite obviously, this rize his technique as "artificial" because, while it instrument to the point that they are considering en­ is due to the resistive aperture, formed at the was well practiced as a personal technique, it did tering college as music majors. College level play­ mouth, used by brass players versus the free-blow­ not work well, nor did it offer an opportunity for ing places more emphasis on the individual as ing aperture used by flute players. In other words, technical advancement. This being the case, a return soloist and prospective teacher. It demands more of brass players must provide not only the aperture, to fundamentals of brass playing seemed to be in a student's instrumental technique, especially fun­ but also the reed. Decisions regarding the appropri­ order. damental skills, which in turn leads to a reassess­ ate amount of air support for "buzzing" are made While working on his "buzz" over the course of ment of certain habits that have been formed during by listening to the resonance or vibrancy of the several weeks, the student's endurance improved the high school years. But why should students wait "buzz." and, interestingly, the mouthpiece moved to a posi­ until college to improve their technique? Here is a tion that was slightly higher than before. This I theoretical introduction and eight practical sugges­ 3. Focusing a Tone would characterize as a change from an "artificial" tions from which every young trumpet player can The "buzz" itself may be the single most impor­ placement of the mouthpiece to a "natural" place­ benefit. tant factor in trumpet playing and therefore the most ment with respect to the student's individual physi­ revealing from the standpoint of analysis. While cal characteristics. The original placement of the Introduction: Natural vs. Artificial Technique teaching a master class to 15 high school trumpet mouthpiece, artificially low, produced high notes of Trumpet technique must take into account two students, I asked them to demonstrate their "buzz" dubious quality and sacrificed endurance, tone, and things: (1) principles of brass playing, things that It was a glorious sound and a good "ice-breaker," technical control in the long run. every player must do in order to play the instrument but required closer analysis. As each student will­ well, and (2) the idiosyncrasies of the player, things ingly demonstrated his/her "buzz," it became in­ 6. Multiple Tonguing that an individual player must do in order to adapt creasingly clear that they had little or no idea why Students should learn to double and triple tongue necessary principles of brass playing to his/her own this was important. A "proper" buzz of the lips has early in their careers. All that is necessary is the physical and mental circumstances. Of those who a certain resonance or vibrancy, like a small motor, ability to sustain a note while moving the tongue. have mastered this, it can be said that they have that is amplified by the instrument. The sound is Think of the air as primary, and the use of the "good" or "natural" technique. produced when an appropriate amount of well- tongue as secondary or ornamental. In the case of On the other hand, things that are not natural can supported air is channeled through the center of the double tonguing, sustain a note and then, while sus­ be called "artificial." This means that a player can lips (without puffing out the cheeks) where an aper­ taining it, alternate the "t" and "k" syllables. This produce, to a limited degree, the desired effect, but in ture of a determined vibrating length is maintained, should be done lightly so as not to plug the note, an unorthodox way. Artificial technique is not gen­ i.e., a natural focal point. Changing notes can be ac­ only to articulate it. Next while sustaining a note, uine and cannot be developed. Along the road to suc­ complished by flexing—not stretching—the lip try to string a few sets of "t-k-t-k" together, like a cess, it is the technical equivalent of a "dead end." muscles, which increases the tension of the vibrat­ group of four eighth notes, or more. The tongue Artificial technique is usually invented to com­ ing length, and by raising the back of the tongue should "rock back and forth" gently while the note pensate for a particular problem. For example, an ir­ slightly, which will speed up the air before it reach­ is sustained. After making sufficient progress in this regular placement of the mouthpiece to compensate es the aperture. (The back of the tongue should al­ area, students should practice these groups from for limited range is "artificial." Another artificial ways remain relatively high.) What I was hearing in slow to fast and from fast to slow in order to gain technique would be irregular or heavy tonguing the "buzz" of these students was a low tongue posi­ control. used to compensate for poor articulation (or re­ tion and an aperture with a poorly defined vibrating For triple tonguing, the same principles of prac­ sponse) of a note. Still another is stretching the lips length extending across a large area of the lips. tice apply except that the syllable sequence is "t-t- from the corners of the mouth, a practice that may Consequently, it lacked the resistive "focus" essen­ k." This pattern is preferred over "t-k-t" because, produce a clear tone in the middle register, but that tial to "good tone." Another indication of deficient for example, triple-tongued scalar passages in ad­ may also produce a thin unstable tone in the upper "buzzing" in this case was the unreasonable amount vanced cornet solos often contain an intervalic leap register. Such strategies hinder musical develop­ of air that could be heard escaping with the uncen- between the first and second note in a group of ment and tend to reduce performer satisfaction. In tered pitch. three notes. [See J.B. Arban's Fantaisie and Varia­ practical terms, they create endurance problems, tions on The Carnival of Venice, "Variation II," bring about other technical flaws ranging from poor 4. Improved Lip and Jaw Alignment mm. 9-10.] The intervalic leap to the second note in intonation to unnecessary vibrato, and interfere with Good tone is only one of the benefits of a natural the three note group is more easily executed using overall musical concentration. "buzz." A disciplined and well-proportioned "buzz" "t" than "k." Multiple tonguing was not invented to Rather than waste time searching for artificial also results in a natural lip and jaw alignment. By "exercise" the tongue, but rather to make certain ways of playing the trumpet, it would be better to "natural" I do not mean straight, since few players, multiple articulations easier, and so it should be. adopt traditional practices that are tried and true. including professionals, have perfectly symmetrical Natural technique assumes that the player possesses alignment. Natural alignment is more symmetrical 7. Choosing a Mouthpiece technical skills that are independent of the instru­ in its evenness of sound than in its perceived physi­ The mouthpiece is important since it is the point ment. It also takes advantage of the unique physical cal properties, that is, as seen by the eye. Many a at which the player and instrument meet. Because and mental characteristics of the individual. The trumpet player would be well advised to spend the mouthpiece is very small for high brass instru­ following guidelines should help in the develop­ more time listening to the sound they produce than ments such as trumpet and horn, size and shape are ment of natural technique. They include a brief dis­ attempting to measure visually the subtle move­ critical. The slightest change in size or shape of the cussion of equipment selection that will help en­ ments of the facial muscles of other players, which, mouthpiece will produce a significant change in the courage this kind of development. I might add, cannot be measured visually. This is player's efficiency. especially true of players whose lips and/or teeth When choosing a mouthpiece, a primary consid­ 1. Breath Support may have a unique curvature and which, by their eration is the sound it produces on the instrument, Air is the most important factor in trumpet play­ very nature, may broaden the definition of what especially with regard to tone, articulation, and ing. All other considerations involve its manipula­ could or should be considered "natural." In fact, it range. These elements must be sufficiently balanced tion. Without the proper support of air from the ab­ is not unusual for the mouthpiece to be slightly off for a mouthpiece to be considered a "good" choice. dominal muscles, technical discussions concerning center. Students with braces on their teeth may not In short, the "right" sound determines the "right" such things as slurring or tonguing are no? very be able to produce a characteristic "buzz" in which choice. (How do I know when I have the right profitable. Breathing is part of the rhythm of per­ case it may be necessary to advance to the next step sound? I listen to many successful trumpet players.) forming, and decisions that involve the timing of in the development process - "buzzing" the mouth­ Considered from a physical standpoint, the selec­ breathing, both inhaling and exhaling through the piece. tion of a mouthpiece can be compared to the fitting mouth, should be approached from a musical stand­ of shoes, which is to say that one size does not fit point. Long and slow phrases may require a breath 5. Mouthpiece Placement all. Teachers would be well advised to keep several that is deeper and more slowly drawn than phrases A healthy "buzz" also influences mouthpiece different sizes on hand and to recognize some of the that are short and quick, though both must be equal­ placement. For example, a former student (who ly well supported. could not "buzz" properly) had a low mouthpiece (continued on pg. 34)

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S. C. MUSICIAN 33 AN ACCOMPANIMENT TOOL THAT BENEFITS BOTH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS by Steve Mantone

As Supervisor of Fine Arts for Mt. Sinai High The timing couldn't have been better. As soon as but are selecting their own repertoire. Last year, School on Long Island, I oversee the curriculums we received Vivace, we put it to use with students most of our solo students were unsure of which so­ for music and visual arts and share teaching respon­ who were preparing for all-state vocal jazz ensem­ los to prepare for contest and were unable to make a sibilities for the band. Out of a total student enroll­ ble auditions. With one brief tutorial, they were able selection on their own. This year, they are selecting ment of 620, more than one-third of the students are to operate the system. Using the Jamey Aebersold repertoire based on what is available with Vivace, involved in one or more of the music programs of­ "Nothing but the Blues" cartridge, they indepen­ and I anticipate that more than 75 students will par­ fered. I am the first to admit that my three full-time dently worked on intonation, tone quality and reper­ ticipate in solo contest next spring. music colleagues and I are blessed to have such a toire. By setting the accompaniment on a practice The immediate lesson we learned about Vivace high enrollment in our program. However, as many loop and adjusting the tempo control, these students was that it allows our advanced grade 5 and 6 solo educators realize, high enrollment has its chal­ were able to pinpoint their problem spots, work students the ability to work independently while lenges, particularly when students with both enthu­ them out and gradually bring the piece to tempo. freeing up faculty to spend time with other students. siasm and advanced musical ability seek and de­ They emerged confident and well-prepared enough For less proficient players, it offers the flexibility to serve more individual attention. Our time - like that to succeed at their auditions. Both claim they bene­ slow the tempo down and turn off the Intelligent of most educators - is at a premium. While our situ­ fited from working with accompaniment - some­ Accompaniment so they can learn from a steady ac­ ation might prevent us from providing the kind of thing we cannot offer all 75 students preparing for companiment that they can follow. As a way of get­ individual instruction our students deserve, it contest. ting kids more involved in their music making and doesn't. Thanks to technological innovations and a Our student band and vocal soloists are also get­ better prepared to work with a live accompanist, it very open-minded Parent Teacher Organization, we ting a lot of mileage out of Vivace. Even though has been and continues to be an indispensable tool have found a remarkable all-in-one teacher's aide they've only used it for a short time, Vivace has for us at Mt. Sinai. and student practice companion in a new music greatly enhanced their musical experience because Support for Vivace is not restricted to the stu­ technology product called the Vivace Intelligent they learn the solo and accompaniment parts togeth­ dents and faculty using it. Demonstrations last Accompanist®. er. In effect, it transforms every practice session in­ spring to the student body and PTO members were When I first saw the Vivace system demonstrat­ to a full-fledged rehearsal. Not only does this make very well received. Because it's so simplistic yet ed at NYSSMA last fall, I was very impressed. practicing more fun and desirable, it develops ear powerful, everyone can understand and appreciate What music teacher wouldn't be? It looked easy to training more readily and encourages experimenta­ what Vivace does. Our PTO members were the first use, powerful and very fun. The unit plugs into a tion with musical interpretation. We've found that to admit that their funds were well spent. As stu­ computer and provides accompaniments for a wide productive and interactive practice results in better dents continue using Vivace in the practice room, range of musical repertoire: classical, jazz, fusion, musicianship and improved confidence for our stu­ the faculty are busy developing new applications rock, Dixieland, etc. More importantly, it listens to dents. for it in the classroom. We are already incorporat­ them and follows their tempos as much or as little Musically, Vivace has empowered our students ing it in a jazz improvisation class, which was actu­ as they like, freeing them to experiment and actual­ to make interpretative decisions. That's not an easi­ ally designed around Vivace. We hope to continue ly interpret the music. Additional features, includ­ ly acquired skill but an instinct that comes from ex­ broadening our music program as we tap into the ing an interactive chromatic tuner, vocal warm-up perience in the practice room, with accompaniment. power of Vivace even further and share experiences exercises, key transposition capability and a prac­ The second realization we made is that, even if we with other educators benefiting from its application. tice loop, make it an exceptionally versatile tool. had the resources to accompany each and every stu­ Like most technological tools I saw, the chal­ dent during practice sessions, they would get ner­ Steve Mantone begins his seventh year of teach­ lenge was not appreciating the benefits of Vivace, vous in front of us. When in a private room with Vi­ ing and administration in the Mt. Sinai school dis­ but transplanting them in my band room. When I re­ vace, they can hear themselves, identify problems trict at Sinai, NY. He holds a B.S. in Music Educa­ turned from NYSSMA, I shared the literature and a and fix them privately, without embarrassment, crit­ tion from Hofstra University, Master's of Music Ed­ video with my colleagues, who agreed that Vivace icism or pressure. The private but interactive envi­ ucation from Queens College and a Master's in Ad­ could make a major impact on our music program. ronment enables them to work out their mistakes ministration from Hofstra. Prior to his administra­ We decided to make a first-time request for funding and improve their tuning more effectively. Their tive position at Mt. Sinai High School, Mantone from the PTO. After a formal presentation of our change in attitude is quite noticeable, both to facul­ performed classical clarinet with area ensembles. proposal and the screening of the video I got at ty and fellow students. A more tangible measure­ NYSSMA, the PTO approved our request and we ment of our success is the number of students who got a Vivace system last spring. are not only participating in solo contest this year,

Eight Helpful "Tips"... (continued from page 32) piece (like a favorite pair of shoes) will also become More often than not, the tone of the large-bore instru­ increasingly comfortable. ment tends to be "edgy," the intonation out of control, differences, since the manufacturer's numbers and the upper range of the player decreases by the stamped on the mouthpiece provide a general point of 8. Choosing an Instrument minute. (I do not recommend compensating artificial­ reference only. More specifically, the shape and di­ There are two primary reasons for buying a profes­ ly by using a smaller mouthpiece.) The average stu­ ameter of the rim and inside cup of the mouthpiece sional model instrument. First, it will not stand in the dent is usually more successful playing a medium- should match the dental contour and support the way of good playing. Second, if you change your large bore instrument. As noted earlier, if an upgrade shape of the player's aperture as closely as possible. mind, it is more likely to retain its market value, mak­ should become necessary, a professional model in­ A mouthpiece that is either too narrow or too shallow ing it easier to sell. The cost of a professional model strument will retain much of its original market value. will produce a tone that is shrill in the middle register instrument is not much higher than a student model Natural technique is essential for technical ad­ and flat in pitch in the upper register. On the other which may not retain as much of its market value. vancement as well as endurance. This cannot be hand, a mouthpiece that is too wide or too deep will The bore of a trumpet is an important consideration overemphasized. As the music becomes technically produce a tone that is "bass-y" in the middle register for young players. A certain amount of resistance is more challenging, it often becomes longer, too. In ad­ and sharp in pitch in the upper register. Either will re­ necessary for reasonable endurance. The bore deter­ dition to playing properly, students should acquire a sult in a loss of endurance and an unequal develop­ mines, among other things, how much air will pass trumpet and a mouthpiece that will support their tech­ ment of the low, middle, and upper registers. More­ through the instrument. Large bores provide less re­ nique. Finally, good musicianship comes from the over, the articulations of tongued and slurred notes sistance and small bores provide more resistance rela­ regular mental and physical conditioning of challeng­ may not be well defined, shallow mouthpieces pro­ tive to the player. ing practice and excellent performance. duce brittle articulations (and uncentered notes) and A common misconception is that a large bore excessively large mouthpieces produce poor response trumpet described as "free-blowing with little resis­ Dr. Ian D. Pearson is in his fifth year as Assistant requiring unreasonable warm-up time. In addition, the tance" will be easier to play. The fact is that the in­ Professor of Musicology and Trumpet at Winthrop pitch of notes that are typically sharp or flat according crease in air may expand the aperture formed by the University. In addition to his duties at the University, to the design of the instrument may become unbear­ player's lips in ways that will quickly fatigue the fa­ he regularly teaches trumpet master classes in South able. If the tone, articulations, and range are reason­ cial muscles. How long can the average student sus­ Carolina public schools. ably clear and even, then, like a new pair of shoes, a tain such an effort? Not very long, based on my expe­ mouthpiece can be supportive in ways that will im­ rience. In fact, most students experience a significant "The end of all good music is to affect the soul." prove a player's endurance. With a short adjustment reduction in the time they can play a large bore instru­ - Claudio Moteverdi period, several weeks to several months, a mouth­ ment as opposed to a medium-large bore instrument.

34 APRIL 1997 Attention All High School Band Directors!

You and your drum line are cordially invited to a Sounds of Summer Percussion Clinic to be held on July 7 and 8, 1997, at Clemson University's Brooks Cen­ ter for the Performing Arts. This hands-on clinic is co-sponsored by Clemson University, the Yamaha Corporation, and Pecknel Music. Guest clinician Fred Sanford has been an instructor/arranger with the Santa Clara Vanguard, Madison Scouts, Phantom Regiment, Troopers and the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps. He is recognized as one of the foremost authorities in marching percussion, and is a member of the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame. He will lead the students through two challenging and rewarding days of workshops, ensemble rehearsals, and sectional rehearsals, assisted by four student percus­ sionists from the Tiger Band. A special drum set workshop will be presented by a guest artist on Tuesday afternoon, and the clinic will culminate with a mass drum ensemble performance in the Brooks Center Auditorium. This is a great opportunity to get your drum line in shape for next year's marching season - Mr. Sanford will help your students gain confidence and improve their technique. Students who attended our Sounds of Summer Percussion Clinic in 1995 left with renewed enthusiasm, and sharper playing skills; many expressed a desire to return again. The fee for the two-day workshop is only $35.00 for those who register by May 20 ($45.00 for those who register after that date), and this fee includes all music, instruction fees, and a t-shirt. Directors are encouraged to attend, as there will be sessions geared for you as well! Please watch for a mailing to arrive at your school soon, or for more information about Sounds of Summer, please contact Dr. Mark Hosier, Clemson University Bands, 656-3380; or Tracy Leenman, Pecknel Music Company, (864) 244-7881.

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Blues in the Schools is an arts based program which can be incorporated during school and Blues in after school hours. The program teaches students the history of blues with hands on applications in music, dance, visual arts, photography, and drama. Basic skills such as the 3 R's Reading, the Schools Writing, and Arithmetic are covered through reading the history of the blues, writing blues songs, and conducting interviews with blues musicians. Through this alternative approach to education, students learn self-discipline, self- esteem, self-confidence, tolerance of others and their cultures, communication skills, and team­ work with other members of society. This program can be at your school too!

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For more information, which includes video interviews with students, curriculum and teacher inservice guidelines, write or call: Blues in the Schools, 3 Queen Street. Box 205 Charleston, SC 29401, (803) 723-0808

S. C. MUSICIAN 35 SCMEA Multicultural Awareness Committee

Recommendation(s) for group(s) to be considered for performances at the fall meeting and/or in-service ses­ sion 1997-98:

Name of Group/Individual

School/Community

Address

City. Zip Code.

Contact person

Telephone H_ W

Description of Individual/Group's performance:

Are you willing to serve on committee? Yes. No

If yes, please give:

Name

Address Zip Code.

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Suggestions

Please mail this form to: Herman G. Bright PO Box 1952 Walterboro, SC 29488

36 APRIL 1997 SCMEA IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE CHORAL PERFORMING GROUPS

AUDITION FORM

JUNIOR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL

SCHOOL TELEPHONE

DIRECTOR HOME TELEPHONE

SCHOOL ADDRESS

MENC I.D. NO. EXPIRATION DATE

NAMES OF SELECTIONS SUBMITTED ON TAPE, SEND CASSETTE TAPE ONLY!!

TENTATIVE PROGRAM (Approximately 30 minutes in length)

SEND CASSETTE TAPE ONLY MAIL TO: Pat Snider 102 Kentura Drive Easley, SC 29642

Deadline: Friday, June 6,1997

(Please photocopy this form)

S. C. MUSICIAN 37 School ol Visual and Performing Arts DEP A T OF USIC Join the Department of Music at Winthrop University and become part of the long and distinguished history of an outstanding music program! Through undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, Winthrop provides students opportunities for concentrated study in music education and music performance. Students also may participate in a wide variety of ensembles, compose music (using MIDI synthesizers and computers) and study jazz, music theory and music history with 28 of the finest artists/teachers and educators. We invite you to come share in the Winthrop experience!

Degrees offered Baccalaureate • Bachelor of Music in Performance • Bachelor of Music Education (choral or instrumental certification) • Bachelor of Arts in Music (with a double major option) Master's • Master of Music in Performance • Master of Music Education • Master of Arts in Teaching (music emphasis)

Scholarships Winthrop offers music scholarships to qualified freshman music majors and transfer students. Four-year, renewable scholarships are awarded through competitive auditions on the following dates: • Saturday, November 23,1996,10 a.m. • Saturday, February 1,1997,10 a.m. • Saturday, March 1,1997,10 a.m. • Friday, March 21,1997, noon • Saturday, April 5,1997,10 a.m.

For more information, call or write: Department of Music Winthrop University 129 Conservatory of Music Rock Hill, SC 29733 803/323-2255

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