RReeppoorrtt Douglas Stotter, editor Summer 2000 From the Podium Now that the region conferences, which were a tremendous suc- University of Calgary Wind Ensemble cess, are completed, we can begin to turn our attention towards Glenn Price, conductor st the first National Conference of the 21 century. University of North Texas Wind Symphony The 2001 Conference will be held in conjunction with a week Eugene Migliaro Corporon, conductor long celebration of wind music sponsored by the College of Mu- The National Intercollegiate Symphonic Band sic, the Denton Arts Council, and the University Fine Arts Series. Allan McMurray, conductor All events will be held at the new state-of-the art Murchison Per- formance Center on the campus of the University of North Texas Following up on a number of good suggestions, we have in- in Denton, Texas. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the vited the following people to spend some time with us at the con- Metroplex area, Denton is located about 30 miles north of Dallas ference. and is a short drive from the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Air- James Jordan – noted conductor from Westminster Choir College port. While the festivities begin on Monday evening, the actual and author of the wonderful book, The Musician’s Soul. conference runs from Wednesday, February 21 through Saturday, David Neumeyer – noted Hindemith scholar from Indiana Uni- February 24. The University of North Texas College of Music versity speaking on the Symphony in B-flat on the occasion of its th and hosts Dennis Fisher and Bradley Genevro are looking for- 50 anniversary. ward to having us on campus. While the conference may not be as Richard Crawford – one of the countries leading musicologists fancy as some, I have no doubt that it will be inspiring and worth- from the University of Michigan giving an historical perspective while. of the band. As we have worked our way through the various planning stages In addition to the numerous premieres that are always an inte- of this event I have gained even greater respect for those who gral part of our conference, we have asked each ensemble to high- have organized and implemented our previous conferences. While light a major work from the past. There are a number of compos- it is still a bit early to confirm all aspects of the conference, I can ers planning to be in residence during the conference. Some of give you a general overview of what is being planned. Several them include Joan Tower, George Walker, Cindy McTee, Michael ensembles have confirmed and we are confident that most if not Daugherty, Dan Welcher and Bruce Yurko. As more programs solidify, I am sure this list will grow. all of the following groups will perform as either part of the week- continued on page 2 long celebration or as part of the CBDNA National Conference. River City Brass Band Denis Colwell, conductor Keystone Wind Ensemble Jack Stamp, conductor In this Issue: Dallas Wind Symphony Jerry Junkin, conductor News ............................................................ 2 United States Air Force Band Lowell Graham, conductor Divisional Conferences.............................. 3 Belgian Guides Norbert Nozy, conductor Programs, State by State ........................... 6 University of Georgia Dwight Satterwhite, conductor Call for Papers .......................................... 18 Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble Joseph Missal, conductor Member Forum ......................................... 19 Northwestern University Wind Ensemble Mallory Thompson, conductor Business.................................................... 20 Texas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Cody Birdwell, conductor 2 - NEWS from the podium The Compact Disc Review will next ap- commitment to the importance of music (continued from page one) pear in the Fall issue. Please note the education and instrumental performance at change of address for submissions, below. the university level. Significant resources Additional sessions will include Small Send the following information: have been committed to the long-range College Concerns, Marching Band Mat- The performing ensemble growth and development of the instrumen- ters, Current Research Developments, The The conductor tal inventory and library holdings. At the National Standards, and, of course, the ever The disc title [if any] conclusion of its inaugural year, the com- popular Chosen Gems Reading Session. The works recorded with composers prehensive bands program included the The record label & catalog number [if any] participation of approximately 100 stu- As you can see, typical of all of our con- Phone Number dents from the campus of 3,000. ferences, there will be much to hear, see, Anything special about the disc [world pre- and do. We are working hard to balance mier, farewell recording, etc.] Whirlwind Music Publications has just the opportunities for professional growth Send to: released a modern, full-score edition of with the always-important social interac- Ed Powell, Assistant Director of Bands Franz Krommer’s Harmonie in F, op. 83, tion that makes a conference memorable UT Bands; 149 Music Building for wind octet and trumpet-a nonet. The and meaningful. Ours is a vital profession. University of Tennessee score was constructed from an early set of The roots extend deeply in many direc- Knoxville, TN 37996-2605 parts published in Vienna in 1809 by S. A. tions. Our goal is to address as many of [email protected] (temporary) Steiner and Company. This is a compan- our constituent’s interests and concerns as An electronic format is preferred with ion edition to Krommer’s Harmonie in Bb, possible without watering down the event email being the best. You may send a op. 78, which was published last year by to the point that the quantity overtakes the floppy disc but please make sure you send Whirlwind Music. The Harmonie in F, op. quality of the experience. It is a precari- it in a simple text file only. 83 is a four-movement wind symphony ous balancing act but one that is fun to at- lasting approximately 22 minutes. For tempt. CBDNA is pleased to make preliminary more information, contact Robert Garofalo It is my sincere hope that you will find announcement of the Small College In- by phone (301) 946-1498, fax (301) 946- something in this initial conference tem- tercollegiate Band which will perform at 1397, or email: [email protected]. plate to pique your interest. Once that hap- the national conference at the University of North Texas in February 2001. The fourth RNCM International Fes- pens I trust that you will feel compelled to tival of Wind and 20th National Confer- go to your calendar, right now, and pencil, Allan McMurray, director of bands at the University of Colorado and immediate ence of British Association for Sym- no, ink in the dates! No matter how spec- phonic Bands and Wind Ensembles will tacular a line up we have for the confer- past president of CBDNA, will serve as conductor; and a full-scale concert, to in- be held April 6 – 8, 2001 at the Royal ence, your attendance will cause the event Northern College of Music, Manchester. to soar. The vitality and future of our or- clude the premiere of the CBDNA-com- missioned work by Dan Welcher, will be Principal guest will be Frederick ganization depends upon the commitment Fennell who will recreate part of the his- of our membership. I am challenging each presented on Saturday afternoon of the conference. toric concert which he conducted on Feb- one of us to demonstrate that level of com- ruary 5th 1951: Serenade in Eb by Strauss mitment by making the 200l National Con- Details and application information will be mailed to members of CBDNA in Sep- and Symphonies for Wind Instruments by vention a priority in our creative lives. I Stravinsky. Soloist with the RNCM Wind have yet to be disappointed in one of our tember. In the meantime, questions and comments may be directed to: Greg Orchestra will be Kenneth Radnowsky conferences. I always come away a better who will give the European premiere of teacher and more sensitized musician. It is Benson, College of Eastern Utah, gbenson @ceu.edu, (435) 613-5378. the Concerto for Saxophone and Winds by the interaction with my colleagues that Colgrass. sustains me and helps me to grow. So… Frank Battisti has been invited by The featured overseas school band will the ingredients are in place for a dynamic Michael Tilson Thomas to conduct a con- be Unionville High School Winds, Dennis and explosive start to the century. All we cert with the woodwind, brass and percus- Beck, conductor, from Unionville, Ontario need to ignite this lift-off are a few hun- sion players of the New World Symphony Canada. dred DENTONators. Please consider do- Orchestra in Miami on September 16, For further information on the confer- ing all that you can to launch CBDNA into 2000. ence contact Ian Duckworth: RNCM; 124 a new century by attending the 200l Na- Oxford Road; Manchester, M13 9RD; UK tional Conference. The Penn State University Behrend or email <[email protected]> College, a four-year regional campus lo- For further information on British mu- cated in Erie, has expanded it’s general arts sic contact Tim Reynish at tim@tim curriculum to include instrumental perfor- reynish.demon.co.uk or write Silver mance ensembles. In addition to the Con- Birches; Bentinck Road; Altrincham; cert Band, a jazz ensemble and an athletic WA14 2BP, UK. pep band have been established. The new (ed. note: please see Tim's contribution program, under the direction of Gary A. to the Forum on page 19) Viebranz, reflects the college’s strong NEWS/DIVISIONAL CONFERENCES - 3 The Virginia Chapter of CBDNA announces Symposium Eastern Division Conference XXVI for New Band Music with the 2001 Virginia Intercolle- March 31-April 1, 2000 giate Band hosted by Gene Anderson at the University of Rich- mond, February 8-10, 2001.