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CARL CRAMER— MUSIC PIONEER CARL CRAMER MEMORIAL

Carl Cramer, a pioneer of music for A memorial to honor Carl Cramer hildren in the schools of New Mexico, will be established in the form of a lied April 9, 196.3 following a concert band scholarship fund. This fund will vhere he heard the Albuquerque High be arranged with the University of New Ichool Band, the band he had directed Mexico to provide scholarships for or more than 27 years. Carl represents students in the University Band and he. beginning of music and especially will be published as the Carl Cramer >ands in the schools of New Mexico. Band Scholarship Fund. This type of )r. E. R. Harrington of the Albuquer- memorial was decided upon to perpetu­ ue Public Schools had this to say about ate the memory of Carl’s contribution lari: “ Life to young Cramer still meant to the profession and to do it in a man­ nusic. At twenty-five years of age ner close to Carl’s life-long interest— 1923) he had been all over the Nation, the band. ■ie had played in the big-time; had a The plan to have a memorial was ouple of years experience as a con­ initiated by Virginia LaPine, super­ tactor; had three years of college work visor of music in the Albuquerque Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas) CARL CRAMER Public Schools. Les Somerville, instru­ >lus considerable added work in the Honorary Life Member NMMEA mental director at Jefferson Junior /andercook School of Music in Ohica- High School, is chairman of the drive. to. So now he was a “ quiet' railroad Committee members include fellow Junior high schools in Albuquerque, nan in a small New Mexico town Jackson Junior High School. During teachers, representatives from the 'Raton, New Mexico). This town had this time he provided leadership and Shrine, the American Legion, and the 10 band. Well, he would take care of guidance not only to music education service clubs. Friends, students and ;hat. A year after he arrived in town, it in the Albuquerque Public Schools, but fellow teachers may wish to contribute to the entire state of New Mexico. In lid have a band with Carl as director to this memorial. Such contributions | . . He (became) the band instructor recognition of this the New Mexico Music Educators Association in 1961 may be sent to: :or the Raton High School, and there granted an Honorary Life Membership Carl L. Cramer Memorial Fund :he young man entered the phase of his to Carl the only person ever to receive nusical career which was to be so this honor. Truly Carl can be looked Post Office Box 1719 upon as one of the forefathers of music important to our State.’ Albuquerque, N. Mex. education in New Mexico. With his fine musical organizations Carl’s influence on music in the state in Raton Carl won many music con­ of New Mexico will be felt for years to tests taking top honors for the second come not only from direct results of DATES time at the Rocky Mountain Music his leadership, but through the inspira­ Contest in Denver in 1930. Judges com­ tion and influence he has had on his July 22, 23— N M M T A Student Affili­ ments at the time were: “ Spendidly hundreds of students. ate Meeting, Albuquerque conducted . . . very worthwhile per­ formance, showing pronounced care on The profession of music education is October 24, 25—NMMEA Teacher the part of the conductor in training inspired by the life of Carl Cramer. Convention, Albuquerque his players and an ability to conduct in Through the life of Carl we in the January 23, 24, 25— NMMEA All-State a manner to secure the best effort of teaching of music can see dignity and Music Clinic, Albuquerque the part of the players.” worth in a life dedicated to our pro­ fession; and the young teacher begin­ May 1, 2, 3—SWMTNA Convention, Carl came to Albuquerque High ning on his career can look forward to Albuquerque School in 1931 where he directed the a more rewarding future because of the bands until 1958. At this time he re­ signposts left by a pioneer in music May 9— NM M EA State Solo and En­ quested transfer to one of the new education, Carl Cramer. semble Festival, Albuquerque 'Heov 'Tttexica

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Official Publication of New Mexico Music Educators Association and New Mexico Music Teachers Association

VOLUME 10 MAY 1963 NUMBER 3 EDITORIAL — TABLE OF CONTENTS Music contributes directly to the Carl Cramer-—Music Pioneer ...... 1 lives of young people. The arts and Editorials ...... 2-3 and particularly music is lot inci­ Around the Horn ...... 5 dental but crucial to the hunan race. N M M EA Minutes ...... 5-11 Music is necessary not only for a con­ Band Curriculum at AHS ...... 12 structive approach to life, but the arts Orchestra Division ...... 13 contribute directly to the individuals N M M T A ...... 14 ability to maintain his sanit/ in the The Piano Page...... 1 1 pressures of these times. For the most Karl Korte, Composer ...... 15 part parents, fellow teachers, and ad­ District Festivals ...... 16 ministrators agree with these premises. Choral Division ...... 17 The real problem lies in the nechanics Band Division ...... 19 of making music available to children MENC Student Chapters ...... ,...... 21 along with all the other inportant Federal Excisee T a x ...... 22 areas of the curriculum. Anc no one Elementary Music ...... 23 will be nearer the solution to this prob­ University Division ...... 24-25 lem than you or I — the musk teacher. All-State Financial Report ...... 26 We are long overdue in adopting the E ditor...... Jack R. Stephenson, University of New Mexico positive approach of studyiig music Circulation Manager ...... Donald McRae, University of New Mexico offerings in relation to the eitire cur­ Associate Editor of Elementary ..... John Batcheller, University of New Mexico riculum. We need to work with the Associate Editor of Orchestra ...... Frank Pinkerton, Los Alamos H. S. administration in finding somt answers Associate Editor of B and...... Robert Farley, Rio Grande H. S. to the problem of crowded curriculum.. Associate Editor of Chorus ...... Arthur Loy, Highland H.S. We must be more than muscians — Associate Editor for NMMTA ...... Ferd Schulmeister, NMSU even more than music educators. We must be educators in the broadest EDITORIAL BOARD: Paul Strub, ENMU; Champ Tyrone, Highlands Univer­ sense of the term. The answer: can not sity; Carl Jacobs, NMSU; Abrahm Parotti, NMVVU: Sister Erna Louise, St. be found in this column or a book or Joseph’s College; Joe Blankenship, U NM ; Lewis Spencer, Las Cruces; Paul anywhere except in our ability to Summersgill, Roswell; Cecil Garrison, Santa Fe; Doug Cornwall, Clayton; Jess Lara think through each individual ;ituation. Gallup; Stan Radcliff, Magdalena; Robert Farley,Rio Grande High School. For each community and each school system has its own needs and problems. The mechanics of bringing edicational NM M EA Officers: President, Dale Kempter, ENMU, Portales; Vice President of experiences to children is a local, Band, Ted Rush, 7016 Kiowa, N.E., Albuquerque; Vice President of Chorus, Joe unique problem which will not be Carroll, Roswell High School, Roswell; Vice President of Elementary and Junior solved by crying out against oir fellow High School, K. L. Higgins, 1109 Dartmouth, N.E.. Albuquerque; Vice President teachers, our administrators, or our of Orchestra, James Bonnell, Artesia High School, Artesia; Secretary-Treasurer, communities. The answer is there in Rollie Heltman, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos. every case. It is our job to fine it. N M M T A OFFICERS: President, Wray L. Simmons, 335 Greenwich Rd., SW, Al­ buquerque; Vice-President, Jerome S. Garfield, Highlands University, Las Vegas; Past President, Charles Brown, 2611 Utah, N.E. Albuquerque; Secretary, Helen Many thanks for news iterm that are Mathias, 205 Harrison, Grants; Treasurer, Marcella Lange, 1113 Dartmouth, NE, being sent in. It would be »f added Albuquerque. help if special articles or iems for Around the Horn be so designated,

Published October, January, and April. Subscription $1.50 per vear, 50c per copy. Direct sub­ typed and double spaced. It takes a scription requests to circulation manager, Donald McRae, University of New Mexico, Albu­ great deal of time for your ;ditor to querque. rewrite everything. be selected from high school and college directors outside New Mexico. Send ' N.M.M.E.A. your suggestions to any of the vice- presidents or me by the 1st of Septem­ l i PRESIDENT m ber, 63. . KEMPTER A most welcome law has been passed fitH? 1 JR by the State Board of Education. A minimum of 60 minutes of classroom music per week will be required of all elementary schools starting next year. Although at least 90 minutes would be more adequate, the fact that music IS OUR OWN HOUSE IN ORDER? The program for the 1963-64 New must be given some time is better than M exico Educators Convention promises some situations which pass over the In March I was fortunate enough to have something of interest for music subject entirely, I would hope that to be your delegate to the National teachers on all grade level. With the members of the association will be will­ Convention in Chicago. At the Con­ help of the State Department of Edu­ ing to offer as much help and guidance ference of State and Local Prseidents cation, a nationally known elementary as possible to relieve the anxiety of some I found that many states have the same music clinician will be invited to con­ classroom teachers who feel inadequate problems that we do. We discussed duct a workshop on Thursday and Fri­ in teaching music. several ideas as to how our National day. These meetings will be held in Association could help its private teach­ conjunction with the New Mexico I would appreciate any suggestions er members more and the state associa­ Classroom Teachers Association and or ideas the individual members of tions. One of these ideas was the should give some valuable inspiration the association have to offer to the establishment of a plan for a National to the elementary teachers. On Thurs­ executive committee. The committee Certificate to be issued to all who day morning, a junior high band will is proud to have your confidence for presently are certified under a state present a concert which will precede a the next two years and will do every­ plan in their home state. percussion clinic to be conducted by a thing in our power to serve you and Our National Association is becom­ guest clinician. The choral teachers will the association. The next board of ing aware of the necessity to give more find a program on the boys changing directors meeting will be held the first benefits to its individual members. voice to be of interest as well as a Saturday in September, so if you have From the viewpoint of the private junior high choir concert before this anything to be placed on the agenda, teacher, there are numerous things meeting. Preceding one of the elemen­ feel free to write me before this meet­ which the National Association could tary meetings, a junior high orchestra ing. Although I realize it is impossible do which we cannot on a local or state will perform. In addition, the associa­ to please everyone all of the time, I level. We would all like to see M TN A tion will be represented on the two can assure you the suggestions will be more powerful and influential in pro­ general sessions by a high school band discussed, and what is best for the asso­ moting standards and qualifications of and chorus. On Thursday evening the ciation is always the criteria used for private music teaching. While we can Albuquerque Civic Symphony will open the committee’s decision. hope for more assistance from National their season with a concert version of In closing, may I urge you to retain what we really need now is to continue “ Faust’ so there should be plenty of your membership in the association as and strengthen this crusade at home. music for everyone. well as your help in bringing in all the We must first put our own house in music teachers in your area. Percentage order. Are we all taking advantage of Several important items will be dis­ wise we rank very high compared to our one powerful tool in standards and cussed at the October music section many of the larger states. However, we qualification—-Certification? I’m afraid business meeting. At the last meeting of still have between 30 and 40 percent not. The majority of our members are the New Mexico High School Activities of the music teachers in the state who not certified although most of them Association, it was recommended to the are not members. As music educators could easily be if they would only music association that we consider we must keep our program of the very apply. changing the All-State schedule to highest quality and the goals and lines T o be an effective organization we utilize all of Saturday. This would per­ of communication will not be as effec­ must mean something to our community haps eliminate Thursday starting time tive as we would hope until every and our state. We could have signifi­ so that one more day of school time teacher in the state is willing to accept cance if we would all get behind our would be left in the student schedule. their professional responsibility. To certification plan and promote it as I Since the clinicians have already been preserve music education in our state the one standard in New Mexico for contracted for next January, it would is well worth the time and effort to qualified teachers. Let’s all either get be impossible to change at this time, each of us. The key to this task is a certified or start working to remove but this is an item that must receive dedicated teacher who is not only a any deficiencies which may prevent it. some serious discussion before the 64- fine musician and educator, but a per­ The LTniversity of New Mexico 65 clinic. son who is willing to share in the pro­ Music Department is initiating a pro­ — fessional organization to which his gram to offer a private pedagogy major The NMMEA Executive Committee life work is devoted. With these quali­ for those desiring specilization in the would appreciate suggestions from the ties and attitudes the program in our private teaching field. This is in answer membership of choral and instrumental state will continue to grow and more to a long felt need in our state. We judges for next years State Solo and students now and in the future will hope that this will help to awaken in Ensemble Contest to be held in Albu­ redeive the opportunity to participate our own ranks and in the public a querque May 9, 1964. The judges will in music. (To Page 20)

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FOR W RITE TO FREE BELWIN INC, Rockville C e n t r e , L. I., N Y. OR TO YOUR PRESENT SOURCE OF SUPPLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATIONS ASSOCIATION NMMEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING January 23, 1963, 2:00 p.m. — Muhic Building, N.M.S.U. Rollie Heltman Members Present: L os A lam os President: Norvil Howell Secretarv- Vice-President, Band: Roger Brandt T resurer Vice-President, Orchestra: Dale Kempter Vice-President, Chorus: Angelo Turano Secretary-Treasurer: Rollie V. Heltman Immediate Past President: Kenneth Bender N.M.M.I.C.: Don Sheets, Albuquerque District 1: Lewis Spencer, Las Cruces District 2: Norvil Howell (Paul Summersgill AROUND THE HORN District 3: Alan Westfall (Richard Welty Gallup District 4: Cecil Garrison, Santa Fe More than 330 students from Junior Jess K. Lara, Gallup high schools and high schools in New Varaum Harris, Gallup Mexico attended the Annual String John M. Glowacki, N.M.S.U. Clinic held at the University of New Warren B. Brinegar, Santa Fe Mexico March 1 and 2. Directors were Daniel Cabellero, Santa Fe Kurt Frederick and Jack Stephenson President Howell called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. from the University of New Mexico Review of Arrangements for Clinic: Dr. Glowacki, Dean of Fine Arts, N.M.S.U., reviewed all the arrangements for the Clinic. and Wm. Gahbert, Jane Aten, and Jay Admission to Afternoon Concert: Harris from the Albuquerque Public In regard to the question of admission to the Friday Afternoon Concert, Lewis Spencer Schools. The students were divided into moved that members of local school music classes be invited as guests of the Association. The five different orchestras. The string motion was seconded by Jess Lara and carried. clinic for 1963-64 will be held May 1 Appreciation: and 2 in connection with the South­ At the close of Dr. Glowacki’s outlining of the facilities and arrangements for the Clinic, western Division Conference of the Roger Brandt moved that the Board of Directors of the N.M.M.E.A. go on record, expressing MTNA. their thanks and appreciation for the outsanding arrangements made by the N.M.S.U. Music An original composition symposium Staff, headed by Dr. John Glowacki and Carl Jacobs. This was seconded by Bob Bouma and carried. was held on the campus of Eastern New Secretary-Treasurer’s Report: Mexico University Saturday, May 4. Secretary Heltman stated that a large portion of participating schools had pre-registered Mr. Karl Korte, composer-in-resident this year, which should make it easier at registration. He also reported that there were more in the Albuquerque Public Schools pre­ paid up members this year then we have had previously, but that we have only two student sented a lecture demonstration. Works chapters in New Mexico Colleges, Eastern New Mexico University and the University of New were received from throughout the Mexico. Secretary Heltman referred to the minutes of the October meeting, which were re­ Southwest. viewed and printed in the New Mexico Musician, January issue. The minutes were accepted. The Los Alamos High School drama Music Industry Counsel’s Report — Don Sheets, Chairman and music departments presented the Mr. Sheets reported that we will have five more exhibitors than last year, making a total of 23. Exhibits set up in the Milton Student Center. All will be in readiness for the opening of Broadway show “Bye Bye Birdie” May the exhibits at 10 am ., January 24. Mr. Sheets reported that M.I.C. had printed 1500 souvenir 9, 10, and 11. Ross Ramsey, dramatic programs for all the participants and 2500 Concert programs. Mr. Howell complimented Mr. director, was joined by Tom Cooley Sheets and M.I.C. for their efforts in behalf of the Association. and Frank Pinkerton of the music de­ Southwest Music Educators National Conference partment in producing the show. President Howell reviewed the 1963 Southwest Music Educators National Conference The Third All-Southwest New which was held in St. Louis, January 12 thru 15. Mr. Howell reported how well the New Mexico Massed Band was presented by Mexico groups performed in behalf of our state. In fact he stated, “They were probably the the Department of Music at New most outstanding of all the groups performing.” Groups performing were the Eastern New Mexico University Concert Band, Floren Thompson, Director; the University of New Mexico Mexico Western University. Schools Woodwind Quartet directed by James Thornton; University of New Mexico Chamber groups represented were Cobre, Deming, Hatch directed by Kurk Frederick. Frank Pinkerton of Los Alamos did a demonstration on incorporat­ Lordsburg, and Silver City. Directors ing general music, history, and theory into the orchestra rehearsal. William E. Rhoads performed were Roger Brandt, Lordsburg, A1 a like demonstration with the concert band. Mr. James Thornton did a demonstration on Henry, Cobre, James Preble, Silver double reeds. New Mexico can well be proud of the performing groups that attended the 1963 City, Clarence Romero, Hatch, and Southwest Music Educators National Conference in St. Louis. Wayne Skeem, Deming. The concert All-State Solo and Ensemble Festival bv the group was presented Friday, Dale Kempter distributed copies of the proposed handbook of procedures for the proposed April 19. All-State Solo and Ensemble Festival. Mr. Kempter reviewed some of the problems involved and recommended that the initiation of the first All-State Solo and Ensemble Festival be in the After participation in All-State and Spring of 1964. District solo and ensemble festivals, Report on the Proposed Physical Education Requirements for the New State Board of Artesia students were involved in the Education High School Curriculum Handbook Artesia High School Music and Speech President Howell reviewed his activity as directed by the N.M.M.E.A. Board and the Departments’ annual “Valentine Vani­ membership during the October meeting. He was charged with the responsibility of bringing ties” production on February 14 and to the attention of music teachers in the state the problem of physical education being required 15. Departing from the usual variety for the sophomore year in high school, which would be encroaching on the marching band area. show format, the students presented the Mr. Howell reviewed his correspondence with members of the State Department of Education musical Brigadoon under the director­ and discussion with members of the State Board of Education. Discussion by members present ensued concerning the problems and means of coping with them. It was felt that tire best ship of Mrs. Connie Brians, chorus; Bill approach would be to strengthen the music education program and to show educators and Richardson, stage-band; and Gary members of the State Board of Education the place and importance of music education in the Blair. curriculum. (To Page 7) (To Page 7)

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J. C. Gormley [om (from Page 5) NMMEA Minutes (from Page 5) Student Recitals at the University of New Mexico Activity Association lew Mexico crowd the last part of the President Howell announced that the New Mexico Activities Association would hold its smester. Aris Chavez, Albuquerque, January meeting on the campus of the NewMexico State University and that the officers of the N.M.M.E.A. were cordially invited to attend their board meeting, Friday morning, January raduate recital on clarinet; Cynthia 25, the conference room of Milton Student Center. Jorman, Albuquerque, senior recital 1964 All-State Invitation n cello; Charles Atkinson, Las Cruces, According to operating procedures of the N.M.M.E.A. Handbook, invitations for the enior rectal on clarinet; Rose Gutier- succeding All-State Music Festival Cline are to be read at this N.M.M.E.A. Board of Directors ez, Albuquerque, senior recital on meeting. President Howell asked for invitations and received only the invitation from the larinet; Carolyn Randall, Las Cruces, University of New Mexico, as extended by Dr. Jospeh Blankenship, Head of the School of Music snior recital on bassoon; Larry Sheets, U.N.M. Roger Brandt moved the acceptance of the invitation, and since there was only one 'armingtcn, senior recital on saxo­ invitation to announce, the 1964 All-State Music Festival Clinic is to be held at the University phone, Lois Mallory, Albuquerque, of New Mexico, January 23, 24 ,and 25, 1964. This was seconded by Dale Kempter and carried. No further business appearing at this time, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. enior rectal in voice; Paul McEwen, Respectfully submitted, Rollie V. Heltman, Secretary-Treasurer .os Alamxs, senior recital in trumpet; ean Miller, Albuquerque, graduate BUSINESS MEETING, N.M.M.E.A. ecital in voice; Sharon Trout, Albu- January 24, 1963 — Patio Lounge [uerque, ‘enior recital in piano; Yoko President Howell called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Patio Lounge of Milton layaski, Tokyo, Japan, junior recital Center. One hundred twenty-five were in attendance. n violin; and Richard Brewer, Santa Mr. Howell asked for the reading of the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting, and minutes were read by Secretary Heltman. e, senior recital on cello. Dale Kempter discussed the All-State Solo & Ensemble Festival Contest. Mt. Kempter Rosrwell High School Choral Depart­ outlined a proposed Handbook for operating procedure. ment presented the musical play “South After discussion, Mr. Orin Bartholomew moved that the State Solo & Ensemble Festival ‘acific” March 28-29. Past shows in- be initiated in the spring of 1964. Seconded by Joe Carroll, and carried. lude Oklahoma, Finian’s Rainbow, President Howell asked Lila Stout to read his Editorial which appeared in the January ,nd Carousel. The annual “Spring issue of the New Mexican Musico. Discussion ensued in explaining the problem of the effect of >ing” which is the final performance required physical education on curriculum balance and scheduling. Lila Stout moved the >f the year was held May 7. All pro­ association recommend that each member should discuss the problem with their administrators. grams by the choral department begin Seconded by Dale Kempter, carried. Mr. Howell appointed a committee to pursue the problem and make recommendations: John Glowacki, Chairman; Gregg Randall; Orin Bartholmew ,t 7:30 p.m. Augusta Spratt; Kenneth Bender. The New Mexico State University Mr. Garland Hampton, Gallup, presented a proposal that we consider a North and land under the direction of Ray Tross South All-State Music Clinic using Highway 66 as the dividing line. Mr. Orin Bartholomew md the NMSU Choir under the direc- moved that this plan be tabled at this time and brought up at the next October meeting. ion of O'car Butler participated in a Seconded by Joe Carroll. Carried. our day tour. The band toured the Mr. Henry, Raton, presented the problem of locating the All-State in one central location. outheast ind north central part of the The school administrators of the state are opposed to the extreme location. Adjourned at 4 :1 5 p.m . tate, whle the chorus toured the Respectfully submitted, Rollie V. Heltman, Secretary-Treasurer outheast irea only. They were out the veek of March 18th. JOINT MEETING OF OLD AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS OF N.M.M.E.A. The Albuquerque Youth Symphony Las Cruces, Thursday, Tanuarv 24. 1 0 :0 0 p.m . Membeis Present: dosed their season with a concert in Norvil Howell, Past President [ohnson Gymnasium. The program Dale Kempter, New President ncluded a 400 voiced select choir from Ted Rush, V . P. Band [he six high schools of the Albuquerque James Bonnell, V. P. Orchestra Public Schools. The program opened Joe Carroll, V . P. Chorus Ivith Komm Susser Tod by J. S. Bach Lloyd Higgins, V. P. Elementary and Jr. High Music n memon of Carl Cramer. This was U. G. Montgomery, Executive Secretary, New Mexico High School Activities Assn. followed ty The Symphony of Psalms Rollie V. Heltman, Secretary-Treasurer by Stravinsky. Next a new work by the The above new Executive Committee held a special session after the All-State Banquet in order to formulate the new organization of the Board of Directors and to discuss pertinent M’buquercue Ford Foundation com­ problems, which they would have to cope with. Among the problems discussed were: poser, Ka l Korte, was given its pre- 1. Program for Teachers’ Convention, October 1963. tniere performance by the Albuquerque 2. Need for State Supervisor of music through the State Department of Education. (Ml City Girls Chorus and the All City 3. Resolutions to the State Board of Education and other interested parties, supporting Mixed Cloir with Joe Timbrook ac- music as an integral part of modern public school curriculum. companyiig at the ogan. The work en­ 4. Meeting date for the first Executive meeting of the N.M.M.E.A. officers, set for titled Misa, St. Dominick was directed March 9, in Albuquerque. by the composer. Director of the Youth 5. Acceptance of Mr. Montgomery’s invitation for Mr. Howell and Mr. Heltman to Symphony is Kurt Frederick assisted meet with the Executive Committee of the New Mexico High School Activities Association, Friday morning at 9:30, in the Conference Room in Milton Student by Ted Rish, Wm. Gabbert, Jane Aten Student Center, in order to discuss mutual problems. and Jay Karris. Directors of the choir The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m. Uvere Alec Chavez, Lyn Coupland, NMMEA BAND SECTION MEETING Helene Fisher, Arthur Loy, Arlyn January 25, 1963, 8:30 a.m. Peterson, md Robert Sheets. The meeting was called to order by the Band Vice President, Roger Brandt, who opened The foirth and last concert of the nominations for the 1964 All-State Band Clinician. University of New Mexico Orchestra Vice President Brandt thanked the association for their cooperation and help during his term in office and turned the meeting over to the incoming Band Vice President, Ted Rush. will take [lace on Monday May 27, at A discussion followed concerning tire problem involved in obtaining All-State Music from 8:15 p.m. in the Ballroom of the New only one music dealer. Rollie Heltman suggested that the music lists for the All-State groups Mexico Uiion. The orchestra will per- be selected in time to be published in the spring issue of the New Mexico Musician. Mr. K. L. 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SPECIAL NOTE: Choice Recording Franchise areas ae available. For further information write to Gabe Bartold . . . Horn (from Page 7) NMMEA Minutes (from Page 7) form the Symphony No. 8 in C Major Higgins made a motion to put the music problem on the agenda for the spring board meeting by Schubert, El Salon Mexico by Cop­ and to contact the music council, asking for their recommendations. The motion was seconded land, and Suite No. 2 from “Daphnis and passed. and Chloe” by Ravel. Admission will Mr. Wayne Skeem discussed the possibility of having graded sight reading music for be by season ticket, UNM student auditions, and questioned the use of scales to audition. A discussion followed tire procedures that have been used to audition students. Rollie Heltman and Greg Randall explained some activity card, or single admission, $1.50. of the history on how the All-State audition requirements were set up. The Albuquerque High School Band Gregg Randall made the motion that we retain the requirement of playing major and is purchasing 115 new band uniforms minor scales for All-State auditions. J. D. Fry seconded the motion and it passed. to be ready for use in September of Norvil Howell reminded the membership of the new tape recording session and recom­ 1963. The members of the band are mended that everyone attend. raising the money for the new uniforms The meeting was adjourned. through various entertainment features.

Individuals or organizations may pur­ NMMEA CHORAL SECTION MEETING chase an entire uniform or part of a January 25, 1963 — 8.30 a.m. uniform for the band. Names of such The meeting of the choral section of the NMMEA was called to order by A. Turano. donors will be placed in the uniform Nominations were opened for the 1964 All-State Chorus Clinician. purchased and on all printed programs The second items of business were the solo and ensemble numbers for 1963, 1964, 1965, presented by the band for the duration and 1966. They are as folows: of the fund raising campaign. Please Fall of: Ensemble Solo contact Winston Christian, band direc­ 1963 Down Low in the Valley Deep River tor, 110 Broadway, N.E. 1964 There is a Ladye Were You There University Symphony Orchestra un­ 1965 God Every Faithful Danny Bob der the direction of Dale Kempter and 1966 Weep O Mine Eyes Drink To Me Paul Strub gave their second concert The motion was made by Marvin Wadley to set the metronomic markings, to specify of the season on March 3rd. The con­ the amount of introduction to be used, and to indicate tire verses to be used on the All-State cert featured the music of American Ensemble tryout numbers for four years. Arlyn Peterson seconded the motion. After discussion the motion was passed. composers. The selections performed were “Symphonic Sketches” by George Opinions were asked about using tape recorders versus live quartets at the All-State Chadwick, “The Unanswered Ques­ Chorus Tryouts. After discussing pro and con, Eugene Fields made a motion that a tape recording be used as a criteria for judgment fo rthe All-State Chorus Ensemble tryout number tion” by Charles Ives, “Selections from and that in emergency other methods be used at the discretion of the judge. Bob Sheets seconded Show Boat” by Jerome Kern, “Cuban the motion. The motion was passed 17 to 4. Overture” by George Gershwin, and It was decided that a master tape be made for each of the 7 districts and be sent to Stanley Wolfe’s “Symphony No. 3. Mr. each district chairman to be used by each school in the district as so desired. Maurice Bonney, Director of the Al­ The next business was the selection of the music for the All-State Choruses. In the past, buquerque Symphony Orchestra assist­ the clinician chose the music to fit an alloted time period. Helene Fisher moved that the All- ed in the viola section. State Chorus music be chosen by the clinician in which we placed our confidence. Arlyn A first year organization in Artesia, Peterson seconded the motion and it was passed by a majority. The suggestion was made to the Park School Seventh Grade Chorus send to the chosen clinician a recording of the All-State Chorus of the previous year a list of under the direction of Mrs. Lila Stout, all numbers programmed in the last five years to aid the clinician in his choice of music. There joined with Mrs. Augusta Spratt’s Zia was some discussion about tire dates of the All-State tryouts and All-State Music Festival Junior High Choruses to present a pre­ coming during closed and final week during the academic semester. It was agreed that there would be a clinic chorus. festival concert for parents and friends. Both choruses earned superior (first The proposal brought up at the general NMMEA meeting about dre division of the All- State Music Festival into a North All-State Music Festival and a South All-State Music Festival division) ratings from judges at district was discussed. festival held in Roswell on March 16. Eugene Fields announced that A. Loy’s Chorus would Ire on tape at the Band Tape session. New Mexico Western College-Com­ A Turano presented Joe Carrol, the new Choral President. After a short acceptance speech munity Symphony, under Abramo by Mr. Carroll, appreciation was expessed to A. Tuano for his fine work. The meeting was then Parotti, presented a public concert in adjourned. Lyn Coupland, Secretary December including the first movement of Beethoven’s Symphony #3, Night on NMMEA ORCHESTRA SECTION MEETING a Bald Mountain, by Moussorgsky; and January 2 5, 1963 — Las Cruces a Concerto No. 3— Hovhaness for The meeting was opened by Mr. Dale Kempter, NMMEA Orchestra Vice-President. strings and trombone, Frank Codec, The first order of business was the selection of the selection of the 1964 All-State Orchestra soloist. The May concert by the or­ conductor. James Robertson from the University of Wichita and conductor of the Wichita was chestra will include Symphony No. 7 selected as first choice, and will be contacted by James Bonnell ,in-coming orchestra vice- in C major, my Franz Schubert and president. also music .from the West Side Story. Discussion was held on the availablity of selected All-State music to coasumers, and the problems involved in getting marked parts to all directors. The annual Los Alamos All-School Methods and means for chair position auditioning of All-State Orchestra personnel once Orchestra Concert will be presented in they are seleoted came forth for discussion. Various suggestions were heard including having the Civic Auditorium May 28 at 7:30 the guest conductor perform the final seating audition. The problems will remain under p.m. daylight saving time. This will be consideration and will be further discussed at the next section meeting. the srand finale of the schools’ orches- Mr. William Cramer of Las Cruces High School presented his views on selection of All- tra program for the year. Included on State Orchestra personnel in relationship to their being members of a school orchestra or being the concert will be the 57-piece Ele­ from a school where no such group exisits. Vice President Kempter invited Mr. Cramer to mentary School Honor Orchestra, the publish his views in the association publication. 90-piece Inter-City Junior High School The meeting was adjourned by Vice-President Kempter. Orchestra, and the 50-piece High Respectfully submitted, James E. Bonnell, Vice-President School Orchestra. (T o Page 10) (To Page 10)

— 9— Horn ( from Page 9) NMMEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING On Friday, April 19, at 8:00 in the March 9, 1963 — Sandia High School Albuquerque High School Auditorium, Members Present: The Music Department of A.H.S. pre­ President: Dale Kempter sented a program of popular stage band Vice-President, Band: Ted Rush Vice-President, Orchestra: Jim Bonnell music featuring the Manzano High Vice-President, Chorus: Joe L. Carroll School Stage Band and the Albuquer­ Vice-President, Elementary School Music: K. L. Higgins que High School Showtime Band. This Secretary-Treasurer: Rollie V. Heltman is the first annual A.H.S. Showtime Editor, New Mexico Musician. Jack Stephenson Invitational Concert. A feature of this Call to Order: program was Bent Rasmussen, foreign President Kempter called the meeting to order in the teachers’ lounge of tie Sandia exchange student from Denmark and a High School at 1:30 p.m., March 9, 1963. student at Manzano High School, and 1. Report of Secretary-Treasurer The minutes of the anuary 23, 24, 1963 All-State, Board of Directors, NMMEA Section Paul Boatwright, A.H.S. senior, in a meetings were distributed and accepted for publication. session of improvised progressive jazz Secretary Heltman distributed copies of the All-State Financial and Participatbn report, on the piano and string bass. Bent noting that the participation and net gains for the All-State Music Festival Clinic wis slightly Rasmussen picked up this type of music greater this year than last year. from recordings and radio in Denmark A new report form for District Presidents and District Festival Chairman was submitted and has combined his talents with Paul for approval—the form is for gathering information needed for operation of the All-State Solo to produce some very pleasant sounds. and Ensemble. Directors are Win Christian, AHS and 2. Vice President’s Reports: Jiin Benner, Manzano. Vice-President, Band, Ted Rush, announced Clarence Sawhill, UCLA, will be the Clinician for the 1964 All-State Symphonic Band. Melvin Hill, Highland University, and A. A Parratli, The annual production of the variety New Mexico Western, were nominated to be the Concert Band Clinician. show “ Swanee,” was a sell-out for four Vice-President, Chorus, Joe Carroll, announced that Dr. Elaine Brown, Director of the night performances and a Saturday Singing City, Philadelphia, would be the All-State Mixed Chorus Clinician. George Jmberson, matinee at ENMU. A record crowd Eastern New Mexico University, and Oscar Butler of New Mexico State Univeisity were also attended the performance given at nominated to be the All-State Girls Chorus Clinicians. Clovis. Vice-President, Orchestra, James Bonnell announced that James Robertson cf Wichita A new string program has been in­ would be the All-State Orchestra Clinican. augurated in the Roswell Public Vice President, Elementary & Junior High School Music Lloyd Higgins, stattd he had several group meetings trying to determine what areas in tire Elementary School md Junior Schools under the direction of Mr. High School die 1963 Teacher’s Convention should emphasize. He stated that there had been Rudolph Sucharda. By this spring the indication that a demonstration in dance rhythms and music for the classroom teachers would advanced orchestra numbers 28 string be popular. Several discussions at the Junior High level had left no specific areas to b? covered. players. The elementary school strings 3. 1963 Teachers’ Convention Program: number more than 105. The program After much discussion following Lloyd Higgins report, the following tentative program has the complete support of the admin­ was established: istration in Roswell under the leader­ Wednesday, October 23 ship of Superintendent FI. F. Allred. 7:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting—New Fine Arts Building, U.N.M. The Eastern New Mexico University Thursday, October 24 Concert Band took their annual tour 8:00 a.m. Registration - Coffee & rolls —New Fine Arts Building, U.N.M. 9:00-11:00 Dance & Rhythms in Music for the Elementary School children—Miss Elizabeth March 19-22. Their tour schedule in­ Waters, U.N.M. cluded: 10:00-11:00 Boys Changing Voice in Junior High School—Mrs. Lila Stout and Mr;. Augusta March 19 Pampa, Texas, High School Spratt. Herford, Texas High 10:00-11:00 Percussion Clinic (performing group to be arranged) School 11:15-12:00 NMMEA Membership Business Meeting (Membership cards for admbsion) March 20 Roswell High School 12:15- 1:30 Phi Mu Beta, A.S.T.A., N.B.A. Organization Luncheon. Each to nake their Hobbs High School own arrangements. March 21 Cars'bad High School 4:00- 5:30 NMMEA Executive Committee and All-State Audition Team and Ceiter Chair­ Artesia High School men meeting on procedures. 7:30- 9:30 Concert Session—New Fine Arts Building March 22 Bel Air High School M onroe Junior Pligh Band — D ale Kennedy (El Paso) Orchestra to be determined. Alamogordo High School Wilson Junior High Chorus — Floyd Vasquez Howard White will speak to the band Friday, October 25 students in Hobbs on April 26th and 9:00 Student MENC Chapter—Fine Arts Building, U.N.M., Jerome Garfield, Chairman Jal on April 27th at their annual band 1:00 N.B.A. Meeting; ASTA Meeting; Phi Mu Beta Meetings (Places to be mnounced) banquets. Recommendations for Musical Organizations to perform on the NMEA Genenl Session Programs: Jack R. Stephenson of the University Alamogordo High School Band, Harold VanWinkle, Diector of New Mexico was guest conductor of Thursday, October 24. a.m.—Los Alamos High School Band, R. V. Heltman, Directo- the Artesia High School Band and Friday, October 25, p.m.—Eunice High School Chorus, L. B. Hardine, Director Orchestra in a clinic and concert on Carlsbad High School Chorus, Robert Wham, Director March 16. He was assisted by directors Final confirmations are to be obtained and transmitted to the President and Setretary by Bill Richardson and James Bonnell. Higgins, Carroll, Rush, and Bonnell. The department of music at New 4. Solo and Ensemble Festival: Mexico Western College recently pur­ The date for the All-State Solo and Ensemble Festival was set for May 9, 1914 on the chased and assembled a one manual, Campus of UNM. All Festivals in the State should be completed early enough to allow the two stop harpsichord from the Zucker- required time of 14 days for registration for those eligible to participate in the All-State Solo and Ensemble Festival. Registration forms will be provided for each director by eadi Festival mann Harpsichord Co. of New York Chairman at the time the student becomes eligible to participate. After some "discission, Joe City. The company prepares kits which Carroll moved the tabling of further discussion until sufficient information had beei received (T o Page 24) (T> Page 11)

10— ^MMEA Minutes (from Page 10) o make planning the Festival feasible. Seconded by Ted Rush. Any director wishing to nominate judges for the All-State Solo & Ensemble should submit hose names to the V.P. in charge of their area. The Executive Committee will make final election of judges.

>. Report of Editor, New Mexico Musician Jack Stephenson, Editor of the New Mexico Musician Magazine, reported that the deadline S l i m i M G MEMBERS or the spring issue would be April 1. He stated that with the subsidy of the Association on the ast issue, he hoped the spring issue would be able to pay its own way. Jack Stephenson reviewed SUPPORT THOSE WHO he plan of the Magazine and stated that new association editors and in fact the editor for the ■oming year should be named at this time. SUPPORT YOU Joe Carroll moved that ack Stephenson be reappointed the Editor with the Association’s lighest praise for his fine work of publishing our official journal, the New Mexico Musician. This vas seconded by Ted Rush and carried. Associate edtors for the coming year aTe to be: American Book Co. Frank Pinkerton, Los Alamos — Orcehstra Robert Farley, Albuquerque — Band Baum's Music Company Arthur Loy, Albuquerque — Chorus Belwin Music Company John Batcheller, Albuquerque — Elementary C. Bruno & Son (Besson Band Inst.) }. All-State Planning 1964 Ted Rush moved that Lloyd Higgins be appointed the All-State Concert Chairman to be Caldwell Inst. Repair Co. n charge of promotion of house and gate for the Two All-State concerts. Seconded by Jim Century Record Mfg. Co. Bonnell and carried. President Kempter reported that the New Mexico Activities Association had asked our Chicago Musical Inst. Co. (Olds) issociation to use all of Saturday instead of Thursday for the All-State Music Festival. Because C. G. Conn Corp jommitments already had been made for the 1964 Festival, this cannot be done; but ways and neans will be discussed at the October Teachers’ Convention for 1965 All-State. Carl Fischer, Inc. In reviewing the convention, here are a few points for consideration for next year: Carl Fischer Instrument Co. 1. There should be an information desk for exhibitors. 2. There were many requests for an exhibtors’ directory and map of exhibits. Sol Frank Uniforms, Inc. 3. Establish hours where everyone visits the exhibits, with nothing else going on. K & B Music Company 4. Would it be well to consider a total registration of everyone and where they are staying? (suggested that each director provide a total list of their participants and their housing Keystone Envelope Co. arrangments, so that for an emergency the Association could contact anyone needed.) 5. A bulletin board to post changes. G. Leblanc Corp.

7. Resolutions: Manhasset Specialty Co President Kempter read two resolutions which had been written by two Committees Manor Baking Co. appointed by past President Howell, for the purpose of stating the position of the Association on the place of music in the Public School Curriculum. After some discussion, it was agreed that Mason Candies, Inc. President Kempter would confer with the committees as to further procedures. May's Music Company S. State Department of Education: Mills Music Company Secretary Heltman explained a request transmitted to him by Mr. G. P. White of the State Department of Education, asking our advice on setting up some work shops in music Moore of California this spring. Joe Carroll moved that the President and Secretary meet with the State Department Committee and work out the best possible plan with the funds allowed. The Music Box

9. State Fair Marching: The Music Mart Secretary Heltman related a request from a member of the State Fair Board, Mr. D. R. Ostwald Uniform Co. White, and the State Fair Manager for a review of the problem of better Band participation in the State Parades. President Kempter appointed Lloyd Higgins and Ted Rush to meet with the Pacific Music Co. State Fair Manager and see what could be worked out. Phillips Music Company 10 MENC States President Interim Meeting, Washington, D.C.: Lloyd Higgins moved that the President’s expenses be allowed to attend the MENC Theodore Presser Co. States’ Presidents’ Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. this summer. Seconded by James Ted Raven Music Shoppe Bonnell and carried. Riedling Music Company Honorarium for Secretary-Treasurer: Based on the approval of the Association’s October 1963 Convention Membership, Joe Rodgers Music Co. Carroll moved that the Secretary-Treasurer be granted an honorarium of $60.00 per month, teffective immediately. Seconded by Lloyd Higgins and carried. Roth-Reynolds Inst. Co. (R.M.C.)

11 New Mexico Activities Meeting: H & A Selmer, Inc. President Kempter reported that he and Secretary Heltman had met with the New Mexico Staff Music Pub. Co. Activities Association Saturday, 9:00 a.m., March 9, 1963. President Kempter and Secretary Heltman reviewed the All-State Music Festival and the Stamps Music Company plans for the State Solo & Ensemble Festival. Secretary Heltman distributed a bulletin covering Wenger Mfg. Co. all of the District Festivals for this spring. David Wexler & Co. The Activities President, Mr. Ray Loftie, asked why the NMMEA could not use all day Saturday with the concert being Saturday evening. It was explained that there would be a Worlds Finest Chocolate, Inc. problem of traveling on Sunday and that the Association had been pressured to stay off the [Sunday. However, it was the recommendation of the Activities Committee that we should move H. N. White Co. (King Band Inst.) to a full day Saturday and off Thursday as soon as possible. President Kempter noted that because of committments already confirmed with the clinicians, it would be difficult to make the .change this year. [ The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rollie V. Heltman, Secretary-Treasurer

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— 12— ORCHESTRA DIVISION . . . TESTING AND RESULTS Quite often in testing in any area, we as teachers sometimes question the value of the whole effort. One definite value must lie, however, in a student’s JAMES ability to completely miss the correct BONNELL answer to a question, but still leave the instructor laughing (if weakly). Vice President For what else is there that the sane do Orchestra at time such as that? On a recent test in orchestra classes, SOLO AND ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE I was interested to find that Gregorian chant was originated by the Gregorians Value of performance by individuals and Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture and small ensembles should not be James Robertson of the University was composed by Rosamunde. En­ underestimated in developing the over­ of Wichita, and conductor of ithe lightening too, was the discovery that all music program in our schools. En­ Wichita, Kansas Symphony will be the Brahm’s full name was Franz Josef couraging students to such endeavor conductor of the 1964 All-State Or­ Brahms. will greatly increase their playing pro­ chestra. In consultation with Mr. Logic does enter the picture at times, ficiency and therewith the proficiency Robertson, the following program has for the student who wrote that appas­ of our large organizations. been selected: sionato meant ‘to play appassionately’ Music department sponsored recitals C O N C E R T O G R O SSO for String does have a point. Written by a student were begun in Los Alamos a few years Orchestra, Vittorio Giannini, who has an obvious dislike for trills ago on a rather limited basis. Partici­ (Elkan-Vogel) was this difinition: Trill: the contortion pation in the recitals was open to all S Y M P H O N Y No. V . second move­ of the fingers. members of the instrumental and vocal ment, Tschaikowsky, (Kalmus) Politics seems to infiltrate the issue program. Credit toward music awards HUNGARIAN MARCH (Rakozcy at hand also. Defining vigoroso, one was allowed and the recital series M arch), Berlioz, (Luck’s Music student said, “ to proceed with ‘vigah’ gradually became not only accepted Library, Detroit, Michigan) Not knowing the one word answer to a but anticipated by the music students. CONCERTO IN D MAJOR, question another student avoided the Phis year monthly recitals have been Handel-Ormandy, (Carl Fischer) whole thing in this manner: “ He had a scheduled and have been popular to the You will notice that the Tscaikowsky short simple name that I can’t remem­ extent of having to schedule two or Symphony No. V is the same selection ber, and he was either English or more programs in a single evening. The used for the 1961 All-State Orchestra American. If he was English, ‘Heaven, week prior to the district Solo and when the first movement was perform­ help him’, but if he was American, Ensemble Festival students were given ed. Therefore, many of you will have more power to him . . . that is, if the opportunity to perform their selec­ this in your library. Be certain to check conservative.” A cello player, fond tions in public. The result was an of­ before making orders for it. of continue parts, gave this definition fering of ten separate recitals in the I have sent a letter to each publisher of continuo: “ -usually a bass line that is one week. Los Alamos sent sixty-two to alert them as to our needs, and with forever rambling up-hill and down and string entries to the Solo and Ensemble as early a decision as we have on the never getting anywhere. It is like the Festival. Enthusiam now runs high! music there should be no conflict that rocking chair of the New Frontier . . . A recital series requires some extra can’t be worked out in advance. it gives you a sense of motion without effort on the part of the directors, but getting anywhere.” in terms of benefit to the music depart­ This year’s All-State Festival can be Large amounts of information can be ment, the investment of time and regarded as most successful and as a divulged while informing the teacher energy has certainly yielded immense definite high point in the development that one doesn’t really know the an­ dividends. of orchestral programs in the state. swer at all. When asked who wrote Mr. Goodman was highly complimen­ the Choral Prelude, “ Wachet auf. about a hundred years after Fresco- tary and sends word that he wishes to Ruft uns Die Stimme” , the student’s baldi.” (J. S. Bach) congratulate orchestral instructors for answer was: “ I can't think of his name Yes, one must keep laughing, mustn’t the high caliber of teaching in progress but he wrote the “ Wachet” while jailed one? in the state. — J. Bonnell in a house for fighting; and he lived — J. Bonnell

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— 1 3 — STUDENT AFFILIATE NEW MEXICO MUSIC TEACHERS NMMTA . . . ASSOCIATION BOARD OF The Fourth Annual Student Affiliate DIRECTORS MINUTES MTNA AT LAS VEGAS Day, sponsored by the New Mexico Music Teachers Association, will be The meeting was called to order by On the evening of April 23, 1963, held July 22nd and 23rd at the U n i­ the President, Wray Simmons, Sunday the Las Vegas division of the New versity of New Mexico, Albuquerque. afternoon, Feb. 24, 1963, at 2 15 p.m. Mexico Music Teacher’s Association Preliminary written quizzes in theory, at the Music Building of the Univer­ held its first regular meeting. Follow­ keyboard harmony and musical history sity of New Mexico. ing a dinner at the home of Jerome are to be given during the week of Mr. Simmons discussed items to be Garfield, a workshop on early and July 1st to 6th in each town. The top taken up in Chicago: intermediate piano material was given 10% will take a final quiz at the Con­ 1. National Certification by Scott Wilkinson of the Music Mart vention. 2. National legal assistance in Albuquerque. A tentative program for the two clays 3. National committee on released The organization presented a Stu­ of the Convention is as follows: time dent Piano Recital, Saturday,, May Monday, July 22nd: 4. School credit for private lessons 18th, in Ilfield Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. 1:00 Registration, Music Building Certification: Dr. Jack R. Stephen­ Private students of teachers in Las 2:00 Final written quizzes, Music son spoke on the state certification pro­ Vegas and Springer participated. Building gram. Mr. Simmons appointed a com­ 5:00 Picnic mittee consisting of Jack R. Stephen­ THE PIANO PAGE Tuesday, July 23rd: son, Cecelia Case, and Charle; Brown 8:00 Registration, Ballroom, New to talk to Lamar Lamb concerning Ferd Schulmeister Mexico Union certification. Cecelia Case, stare chair­ Associate Editor of Piano 8:30 Invocation and opening address man of certification, felt that the mem­ One phase of piano practice that is 8:35 Scale contest bers should be reminded to renew their often neglected is that of sight reading. 9:30 Solo recital certificates. Like any other division of piano play­ 10:00 Preliminary oral quizzes 1963-64 State Convention: Charles ing this skill can be acquired and con­ 11:00 Solo recital Brown made a motion that we hold the tinually improved by regularly devoting 11:30 Keyboard, Jr. quizzes 1963 State Convention in Por ales be­ some time to it. Every one seems to 12:30 Luncheon tween November land Thanksgiving. agree that the way to learn to sight 2:00 Final oral quizzes The motion was seconded by Mrs. S. read is to sight read. However there 3:00 Ensemble recital M . Storrs, the motion was cefeated. are some points to be observed in order 6:99 Banquet Charles Brown made a motion that we to realize results most quickly. 7:30 Formal recital and presentation skip the 1963 state convention and in­ of awards and prizes, Theater, Since one should be able to hear stead hold the state conventior in con­ New Mexico Union. what is seen by the eye before the junction with the Southwestern Divi­ Teachers are urged to get their m em ­ fingers manipulate the keys which pro­ sion Convention of M T N A to be held berships to the chairman as soon as duce the sounds, some preliminary in Albuquerque M ay 1, 2, and 3, 1964. possible. Recital numbers must be in training in sight singing or solfeggio The motion was seconded by Mrs. the hands of the chairman not later should be given to the piano student. Storrs. The motion was carried Singing intervals with the sol-fa syl­ than July 1st. Charles Brown asked Gillian Buchan- lables, letter or scale number names as Each teacher is allowed one entry in on to help with the master class for the well as beating with the hand the time each category for the scale contest. Southwestern Division Convention. values of notes of any given melodics Requirements are as follows: Charles Brown also discussed he pub­ (bass and treble staff) will condition Elementary: All white key M ajor and harmonic minor scales to be played licity for New Mexico to be presented students for good sight reading of at the National Convention. piano music. two octaves hands alone, quarter notes at tempo of 76. Cecelia Case said the Student Affili­ W e are indebted to the chapter on Intermediate: All Major and harmonic ate Convention meals would :>e $3.02 sight reading in the book '“ ‘The Pian­ minor scales to be played two oc­ for dinner and $1.35 for lundi at the ist’s Art” by Powell Everhart for many taves, hands together in quarter- Alvarado. It is to be held the 23rd of of the ideas presented in this article. notes and eighth notes at tempo July. Helen Cooper recommeided the He states that special training for of 84. New Mexico Union. Mrs. Stons moved score-reading and transferring the score Advanced: All M ajor and three forms that we have the Student Affiliate reading to keyboard playing has to do of minor scales to be played four- Convention at the New Mexico Union. with certain eye behaviors which may octaves in sixteenth notes at tempo Charles Brown seconded the motion. be classed as technical achievements in of 76. Major and harmonic minor- The motion was carried. themselves, since these do not neces­ scales in contrary motion as well Mrs. Storrs moved that we adjourn sarily develop with normal use of the as parallel motion. Mrs. Case seconded the motion. The eye in ordinary daily life. These be­ For further information write or call motion carried. haviors are: Mrs. Helen Cooper, Chairman, 300 San Helen Mathias, Secreta-y 1. Looking at the score so that the Pedro, NE, Albuquerque, N. M. Tele­ sight rests mainly on or near the lower phone number 255-5019. affected by the accidental, or whether staff of the two-staved piano score. the accidental is changed to scmething 2. Reading the bottom note on the 3. Shooting the sight across the else or cancelled. bottom staff first and then the bottom measure to the bar-line and back to 4. Looking at the preliminary sym­ note on the top staff next, after which place on the score when an accidental bols at the head of the score before the the other notes of the chords or of other is seen, to note at once and in advance first note is read. patterns will appear to fall magically for the entire measure whether or not 5. 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— 1 4 — KARL KORTE, COMPOSER director is not in sympathy with con­ temporary music more harm than good For the school year of 1962-63, Karl is the result. It is sad but true that many Korte has been the Ford Foundation of our music educators have never Composer for the Albuquerque Public played, looked at, or even really listened Schools. Mr. Korte has a varied back­ to a serious piece of music composed ground making him well-qualified to since Debussy. serve in the capacity of providing con­ temporary music for young people. He How can educator-composer relations has a bachelor and masters degree from be improved? I think I would begin by the Julliard School of Music. His com­ asking the educator to remember that position teachers include Peter Mennin, any serious young composer writing Vincent Persichetti, William Bergsma, today has been influenced some way or Otto Luening and Aaron Copland. He other by the music of Stravinsky, Bar- studied with Geofreddo Petrassi in tok, Schoenberg, and others. It would Rome, Italy under a Fulbright Fellow­ seem highly unlikely, therefore, that an ship. His major instrument is trumpet educator could begin to understand the which he played in the Army Band work of a young composer if he or she and radio and T V in New York. He did not have at least some knowledge has taught in varying capacities in the of the music composed by these Tw en­ field of brass and theory including head tieth Century masters. In the second of the Theory Department and Com ­ KARL KORTE place more serious contemporary music, poser in Residence, Brevard Music selected with discrimination on the part Center. Awards received by M r. Korte EXCERPTS FROM THE of the music educator, should be a part include scholarships at the Julliard THOUGHTS OF A FORD of and directed toward the music ex­ School, a Fulbright Grant to Italy, the FOUNDATION COMPOSER periences of young people. The practice Gershwin Memorial Award, the Crofts of programming only from the stand­ Karl Korte, Albuquerque Public School Fellowship to Tanglewood, a Guggen­ point of popularity cannot be based heim Fellowship, the Alice Ditson on sound educational philosophy. The From the outset, in Oklahoma City, Award, a MacDowell Colony Fellow, music teacher is obligated to provide the Ford Foundation Composer in Resi­ here in Albuquerque, at various M E N C meetings, and All-State concerts, I have the music student with experiences dence for the Oklahoma City Schools, which enable him to evaluate and use been honestly amazed at the quality and the Ford Foundation Composer In all periods and types of music. Residence for the Albuquerque Schools. and sophistication of many of our high Following his year at Albuquerque school performing groups. However, What about the composer? There are M r. Korte wil return to college teach­ there is not nearly as much uniformity far too many contemporary composers ing in theory and music composition. within a given school system as one might expect. To me this emphasizes who become indignant when a teacher Works by Mr. Karl Korte composed more than anything else, the role of the or student is slow in responding to the and performed in Albuquerque: individual teacher in improving musical intellectual intricacies of contemporary 1. Southwest (Dance Overture) — standards. This is not to minimize the music. Too many present day composers Orchestra— composed for the Albu­ role of the music supervisor; but ulti­ forget that neither Bach, Mozart, nor querque Youth Symphony and per­ mately, no matter how much help Beethoven ever considered it beneath formed by the Albuquerque Youth comes from above, it is the individual their dignity to compose for the young Symphony, the Albuquerque Civic teacher who is responsible for the final musician. They forget that the music Symphony, and recenitly by the result. educator has many responsibilities to Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra on youth in addition to introduction to a Mutual Radio broadcast. What has been my experience in re­ contemporary music. Some of the tech­ 2. Introduction for Brass Quintet — gard to the acceptance of “contempor­ nical limitations encountered by the composed for the New Mexico Brass ary” music by the student and by the composer include the limited range Quintet. Performed by the New music teacher? If one is honestly ob­ of the young performer, their difficulty Mexico Brass Quintet under the jective about this, it must be admitted in handling complex rhythms and in auspices of the Young Audiences, that the answer is not simple. Take our hearing dissonance. Many of these Inc. for the school children of Albu­ young people— I doubt if many can feel difficulties can be meet, at least in querque. “at home” with “post-Webernite” and part, by the sympathetic understanding 3. Song and Dance for Elementary totally “ serial” music being composed of both composer and educator. String Orchestra. Performed by the at the moment. On the other hand young people are much more sophis­ Junior High School Area Orchestra T o conclude, there would seem little ticated and selective than their direc­ of Highland High School District. doubt that the Ford Foundation Young tors give them credit. Time after time 4. Missa, St. Dominick (Patron Saint Composers Project has been more than I have watched the mushrooming of of Youth). Performed by the Albu­ worthwhile. The recently announced real enthusiasm as they become more querque All City High School Choir continuation of the project under the familiar with a new work. At the same of 400. direction of M E N C would seem to bear time, however, I have never seen them 5. Prairie Song for Trumpet and Band this out. At the same time, it would be achieve this completely on their own. Tentatively planned for performance a great mistake to congratulate our­ They must be guided, and when the by Grants Junior High School and selves too soon, or to assume that the James Whitlow, professor of trum­ project can accomplish miracles. As a pet at the University of New M ex­ nation we are indeed growing up musi­ ico. for Band. Performed by the High­ cally. But it is a long way from ado­ 6. 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- 1 5 - NMMEA SENMMEA FESTIVALS University February 9 with 904 stu­ DISTRICT # 7 MUSIC FESTIVALS Mr. John M . Bealmear, executive dents participating. The Junnr High Vocal Festival was held in Roswell More than 730 Albuquerque music secretary-treasurer of the Southeastern March 16 with 766 students. The High students recently participated in the New Mexico Music Educators Associa­ School Instrumental Music Festival first music festivals to be sponsored by tion, has prepared a comprehensive was at Eastern New Mexico University the Band Division of District # 7 , City survey of the five spring music festivals March 30 with 1169 students entered. of Albuquerque. in that district. Total participants in­ cluded 5038 junior high school and The High School Vocal Muse Festi­ Nine junior and senior high school high school students. This involved 84 val April 6 was held at Eastern New bands, involving 500 students, attended large groups, 877 solos and 301 small Mexico University with 1096 students the Concert Band Festival held at ensembles. Entries were from Artesia, participating. The Junior High School Valley High School on April 20, 1963. Carlsbad, Clovis, Dexter, Eunice, Ft. Instrumental Festival was held at Arte­ The bands and their conductors were Sumner, Hagerman, Hobbs, Jal, Lov- sia April 20 with 1121 students entered. Grant Junior High, John Cheetham; ington, Melrose, Portales, Roswell, Monroe Junior High Cadet, Carolyn Ruidoso, Tatum, Texico, and Tucum- Randall, UNM Student Teacher; Mon­ cari. The Junior-Senior High School roe Junior High Advanced, Dale K en­ Solo and Ensemble Instrumental Festi­ nedy; Cleveland Junior High, Fenton val was held at Eastern New Mexico Katz; Harrison Junior High, Wayne Sharp; Ernie Pyle Junior High, H . C. Gonzales; John Adams Junior High, Separate woodwind and brass clinics R. F. Moya; Rio Grande High School, were conducted for the participants Robert Farley; and Sandia High following the morning and afternoon School, Ted Rush. sessions, with the adjucators serving as clinicians. Adjudicators were William H. Hill, Fed Rush, Instrumental Music Adams State College; Ralph W. Levy, Directors at Sandia High School and Southern Colorado State University; Vice President of District # 7 Band and Floren Thompson, Eastern New Division, served as Festival Chairman Mexico University. for both the Concert Band and the Solo and Ensemble Festival. District # 7 adopted an experimental approach to this Festival in an effort to improve the educational advantages of this type activity. Ratings were not awarded; however, immediately after I ake each band performed, the adjudicators publicly discussed and commented Q aad /Ico-ulticd, about the performance with the director and students. They discussed the strong witli you. . . and weak aspects of the performance and offered their suggestions for future improvement. This was in addition to written comments on the standard MENC adjudication form.

The immediate response to this ap­ proach was one of enthusiastic accep­ tance on the part of the directors and students. The results and implications of this type of Festival procedure are being thoroughly studied and the con­ clusions will determine the direction District # 7 Music Festivals will follow in the future. Over 230 students participated in the Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Lightweight and colorfast. . . Festival held at Madison Junior High modern, new fabrics for shovman- School on April 27, 1963. Adjudicators ship and sparkle. Complete/ new were James Thornton, Dr. Jack Step­ Improve the sound line of styles for youngster, too. henson, and William Seymour of the of your group 100%! Ask for style and fabric catilogs. University of New Mexico, and Gregg ! For complete information Randall, director of bands at Las write Cruces High School. Nine District # 7 E. II. MOORE 0 . junior and senior high schools were represented including Highland, M an- Wenger Music OF CALIFORNIi zano, Rio Grande, St. Mary, and San­ 1641 N. Allesandra Sl dia High School, and Cleveland, M adi­ Equipment Co. Phone DUnkirk 7-3201 son, Grant, and Monroe Junior High I 25 Wenger Bldg., Owatonna, Minn. Los Angeles 26, Calif. Schools.

— 1 6 — ARTHUR This is certainly no survey of the state; much of this information came LOY from a recent trip to Portales. What is Assoc. the rest of the state doing? Since we have a revoluion in shows, Editor why not have a discussion on the sub­ of ject at some future N M M E A meeting? What shows are being staged ? How are Chorus costs worked out? W hat costume houses are good? A little information passed around might help all of us. And, by the way, where is 01’ G & S? MUSIC FOR THE ALL-STATE CHORAL REVIEW MIXED CHORUS A couple of years ago, during a 1. Command Thine Angel, Buxtehude FROM ARTHUR LOY frantic search for SSA music, I came — Broude across a number worth reviewing. The W hat ever happened to 01' G & S? 2. I Have Longed for Thy Saving response from the girls at first was any­ jone where all good composers go? Health, Byrd— H. W. Gray #1679 thing but enthusiastic, but gradually Perhaps. A quick look at a few school 3. Achieved is the Glorious Work, J. they sold themselves on this number. Droductions in New Mexico this spring Haydn — Walton By production date it was a hit. :onvinces me that a revolution in music 4. Ye Shall Have a Song, R. Thompson Songs to Delight by Philip Cannon ihows is at hand. — E. C. Schirmer (Novello, $1.50). The price is steep, 5. O Clap Your Hands, Vaughan For many years Herbert, Friml, I know, but there are six numbers in Williams — Galaxy #222 Romberg and 01’ G & S were the com­ the cycle, and playing time is around 6. Bim Bam, arr. Altman — Mercury posers of spring productions. Music 27 minutes. The orchestration is for Singing School Series directors considered Rose Marie, played strings, but a good (repeat) pianist 7. Three Hungarian Folk Songs, Bartok through The Red Mill, checked can cut it. It is written for full chorus B & H, # 5 3 2 6 Blossom Time or wondered if that throughout, on solos, with sopranos to 8. Soon-ah Will Be Done, arr. Dawson tenor could sing the “ wandering min­ a loud high A once. It is both homo- —- Tuskegee strel” . Have you heard The Firefly phonic and polyphonic, about grade Clinician for the All-State Mixed lately? Or M y Maryland? I know I medium. Slightly dissonant, but the Chorus will be Dr. Elaine Brown, Direc­ haven’t. idiom won't bother the singers. Text tor of the Singing City, Philadelphia. This revolution in music productions is by Ben Jonson. Let me quote from has been influenced by Broadway. Just number three, “ Procession in honour STATE MUSIC SURVEY take a look. Brigadoon was performed of Comus” Gene Fields, formerly choral vice by Highlands (1962), at Artesia and “Room! Room! Room! Room! president for the New Mexico Music Valley High School (1963). Annie Get Make room for the Bouncing Bellv. Educators Association currently is Your Gun (Portales), Carousel (R os­ First— father of sauce, and deviser of conducting a survey for the New well and Highlands U ), Once Upon a jelly; Mexico State Department of Educa­ Mattress (Highland HS) and The Girl Prime master of Arts, and giver of wit, tion. To quote M r. Fields, “ Music Friend (Sandia) were done in 1962. That found out the excellent engine, education has become, over the years, South Pacific (Roswell), Pajama Game the spit.” a fully accepted part of the public (Highland H S ), Bye, Bye Birdie (Santa Titles are “T o Phant’sie” , “ Pan and school curriculum in New Mexico. Yet Fe), and Music Man (Portales) were Echo” , “ Slow, slow fresh fount, “ The when asked to describe its status in uor productions staged this spring. Sandia Witches’ Meet”, (this number is worth schools we find ourselves unable to do did a modern, non-Broadway show, the price of admission) and “ The so with any degree of accuracy. Unless Rough n Ready, and Albuquerque HS Gypsie Blessing” . we can know where we stand today, performed Swinging High. Highly recommended. (T o Page 20)

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— 17— Piano (from Page 14) two black keys C sharp and D sharp number of leger lines, of lines or spaces with the third finger. A similar pro­ occupied by the notes, of intervals, and cedure is to be followed with the left SUPPORT of any number of sharps or flats in a hand, of course. Then by playing signature; all without the player’s con­ simple compositions very slowly the sciously counting or numbering the student will be able to play through a OUR items seen. piece through his sense of touch with­ 6. Visual judgment regarding up and out looking at his hands. ADVERTISERS down on the score, such directions to Knowledge of scale, triad, dominant be transformed into right or left on seventh, diminished seventh and second­ the keyboard. ary seventh chord fingering comes in 7. Last and most important of all — good stead for the sight reader, since Build Your Band with the sight must be held fast to the page passages using the above-mentioned and must not on any account be re­ formations are played almost auto­ BAND FUNDAMENT/LS moved therefrom. matically by those who have acquired IN EASY STEPS such knowledge through practice of Looking away from the page pre­ by MAURICE D. TAYLOR cludes the capacity at that moment, to technique. Another important injunc­ read far enough ahead on the score, tion is to have the student count out | Book Two loud in a decisive, staccato manner, and to settle in advance whatever prob­ E 3 2 3 lems might arise. And looking away however slowly so that the beat is felt from the page causes the player to be throughout the body. In this way the unready at times of urgent need and so playing will be made to fit the count interrupts the continuity of his play­ and not the count fit the playing. ing. T o the beginner, keeping the sight (T o Page 23) fixed upon the page may seem to be an insurmountable difficulty, but after the first few steps have been rigorously in­ sisted upon and he has felt independent of his exterior eye when he uses the keyboard, the work bcomes easier and more natural as time goes on. BOOK ONE. The skilled hand in laying the foundation for your band — Mauice Tay­ Included in the first few steps is lor's new, proved and best-selling ntroduc- the finger contact with the key surfaces tion to student motivation. And Now — which enable one to find the key de­ BOOK TWO sired by feel, or envisioning the key­ Builds musicianship clearly, thoraighly in 24 progressive lessons expanding krowledge board mentally. This mental eye train­ of chromatics, rhythm, scales, etc Much ing can be perfected in a short space of choosiest pro's melody and harmony materials. Evey fourth time if a student will begin each prac­ graded strengths lesson an achievement review. tice session with the exercise, which PRICES — EACH BOOK of 10 instruments follows, of finding the two families of Pupil's Books .85 each. sales, steady profit keys at any place on the keyboard. Teacher's Score and Manual 4.50. FREE — Bb Clarinet or Bb Corne Book—■ The exercise consists of feeling A flat Yours for the asking. Write Dept. with the third finger and then finding F with the first and C with fifth (right "THE REED WITH THE GROOVES' MILLS MUSIC, INC. hand) as the first family; and for the 1619 Broadway New York 19, <1. Y. second family, feeling I) between the

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_ i s — BAND DIVISION . . ROBERT directors are directly responsible for FARLEY this, because they have purchased the better selections as their bands and in­ Assoc. TED strumentations have improved. H ow ­ Editor ever, more consistent improvement RUSH can be made in this area, if each band of Vice President director will develop a more sincere Band respect for the concert band. Chorus The instrumentation provides in­ herent and endless tonal combinations and possibilities unique to the concert band. With the wealth of good litera­ 1964 N. M. ALL-STATE BAND CLINIC ture available, it is unnecessary to select Mr. Melvin Hill, Highlands University, music for the band that attempts to OUR BAND ATTITUDE Las Vegas, New Mexico imitate the sound of an orchestra or Mr. Hugh Preble, New Mexico W est­ Robert L. Farley anything else, except for certain special ern College, Silver City, N. M . effects. 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All of our work sible, it is being done, and it is our The concert band literature available becomes nothing more than an exercise responsibility to ourselves and to our today is musically more acceptable than in organization and fortitude, unless students to be sure that we band direc­ it was even a few years go. Even the the end result is a musical performance tors continue to develop the right atti­ music, which publishers publish as sure by our band. Directors need only listen tude toward music and the concert [“ sellers” , is a vast improvement. Band to some of the concert band recordings band.

— 1 9 — FINE ARTS PROGRAM AT HHS ALBUQUERQUE JUNIOR ORCHESTRA Simmons (from Page 3) A Fine Arts Program featuring music The Albuquerque Junior Orchestra desire for qualified and professionally trained teachers. and art was presented at Highland presented its final concert of the year In this day of increased specializa­ High School in Albuquerque May 21. Sunday, May 19. The group under the tion we must equip ourselves for out- There was an exhibition of paintings direction of William Gabbert, Jane profession and spread the word that by students preceding the concert. Aten, and Jay Harris of the Albuquer­ we have done so. If this were done, Punch and cookies were served follow­ que Public Schools is composed of then we would have less trouole from selected musicians from grades seven, (and perhaps a legal means of taking ing. The paintings were on display in eight, and nine. The orchestra now in action against) the purely conmercial the auditorium during the music per­ its second year is sponsored by the operations who proselytize ard down­ formance. The music program consisted Albuquerque Public Schools and the grade our profession in every vay con­ of cham'ber music featuring instrumen­ LTniversity of New Mexico. The groups ceivable. tal and vocal ensembles and works from rehearses as a string orchestra in the the high school theory class. Works fall and adds winds and percussion in Survey (from Page 17) performed included the Sinfonia Con- the spring. Classes and section rehearses we will find it hard to help or guide certante for Double Bass and Viola by are directed by the teachers and the those who need these very services in Dittorsdorf, Quintet in C Major by three student teachers from the U ni­ the future.” Boccherini, Horn Concerto in E flat versity of New Mexico: David Cole In addition N M M E A has txpressed by Mozart, Canzona per sonare, No. 3 from Los Alamos, Beverly Gensemer the need for such a survey. 1 will be by Gabrieli. Original pieces included from Los Alamos, and Carol Turpen of much service to our profession if Black Sorrow for two trombones by from Albuquerque. The program open­ you can assist in the survey as it comes Pat Lucas and Chamber Piece for ed with an arrangement of the Fugue to your school. It will be mailei to your string quartet, English horn and viola in C Sharp minor by J. S. Bach ar­ principals who in turn will le asking by John Stewart. Singing were the ranged by Jay Harris for full orchestra. for the music teachers assistance. mixed double quartet, the sophomore The young orchestra performed in ad­ girls ensemble and the Junior-Senior dition the Adagio-Allegro from the Ensemble. Their selections included Symphony No. 7 by Haydn, The orchestra accompaniment of the “Three Three Songs by Karl Korte, the Ford Penny-Whistle Song of Leroy Ander- Bears” . This selection has been pre­ Foundation Composer for Albuquer­ sons, Mummers by Merle, Freddy and pared for the concerts the *rchestra que. Mr. Wallace Cleaveland and Mr. His Fiddle by Wright, and Highlights presented at th elementary schools. The Arthur Loy were directors of the musi­ from “The Sound of Music”. In ad­ group will conclude the seasrn with a cal program. dition they performed a Narration with picnic in the mountains.

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A STUDENT LOOKS AT SWMENC BADER JEROME President It can be noted with pride that the GARFIELD quality and lasting values of the recent UNM S W M E N C meeting in St. Louis were State Student great. Speaking from my personal Chairman viewpoint as a student, it was more Chapter MENC than this. It was a fine opportunity to meet people, participate in workshops Students and discussions and listen to wonderful music. Such notables as Dr. Richard convinced of his product’s worth. Let’s Berg, of Educational Television fame, do more with it. Let’s make it mean and Dr. M ax Kaplan, sociologist from something in terms of immediate use­ Boston University, contributed greatly Jerome S. Garfield, instructor of fulness such as materials and ideas for to broaden by outlook and subsequently piano and organ at Highlands Univer­ practice teaching, job prospects and my career. sity, has been named state student contacts, recruiting techniques for chairman of the Music Educators Na­ But throughout the convention I was young music people entering college, tional Association. plagued by this thought: “ Exactly what and greatest of all, the preparation for Now in his fourth year on the H igh­ is my role as a student member of this using all the wonderful ideas and lands University faculty, Garfield has convention, and above all, how can I materials the world offers us. gained a solid reputation in the state best garner and use all this convention The question is: how do we accomp­ for both his teaching and his concer- has to offer me and my student chap­ lish these things? As I scanned the tising. Last fall he was named vice ter?” president of the New Mexico Music convention reports of the states of Teachers Association. The convention’s complex structure Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colo­ was arduously constructed to meet the rado, Missouri and New Mexico, I saw In his new post, he will, among other needs of a great many music educators. one thing that stood apart from the functions, arrange for the special pro­ Within that structure there was the singular nature of each organization. It gram for college music students that manifestation of the present in those was the existence of a state organiza­ will be held during the New Mexico teachers present, and that of the future tion of Student M E N C . Oklahoma has Education Association convention this in the sudents present. The future is a fine one which acts as a coordinator fall in Albuquerque. my concern, and its furtherance is our of all the college chapters in the state, THE IMPORTANCE OF MENC obligation. as does the state of Missouri. The M is­ souri organization offered students a CONVENTIONS FOR STUDENT W e students must garner from every good program and this factor was de­ MEMBERS possible experience the utmost it has finitely responsibe for the opportuni­ to offer. To do this we must be organi­ Our primary concern, as student ties that were there. It was the lack of zed as a unit. An organization guaran­ imembers of M E N C , should be to be­ organization, I feel, that caused some tees many things to its members; but come oriented in our chosen profession. states to partake only sparingly of those above all, it is the foundation of the In so doing, we are continually develop­ opportunities. ing concepts which help form our future. Concerning this future, it has philosophy of music education. U n ­ been noted that, we need to sell the As a solution to the problem, I can doubtedly, many of these ideas are idea, “ music for every child— every not attempt to guess the possibilities, but derived from the school we attend. child for music.” There is only one there is a beginning. I would like to However, in spite of the superior way to sell a product and that is by propose the formation of a state organi­ training and educational facilities our selling the salesman on his product, as zation in New Mexico. It would be university has provided, our percep­ well as the consumer. The salesman in representative of the two existing tions of the practical teaching aspects this case, is of course, the music edu­ chapter at UNM and ENMU and any of music education are somewhat cator, and his organization is M E N C . other future chapters. This state limited. This is why it is imperative for It is through the student chapter of M E N C student committee would serve us, as students, to attend and partici­ M E N C that the salesman is molded and the individual chapters as to improve­ pate in MENC conventions— to become ment, mutual interests, and representa­ jmore cognizant of contempory thought tion at national, state and regional in music education. plays sponsored by music companies. conclaves of M E A, N M E A , and others. These are only a few examples of what One purpose of the convention is to It would further the vital needs of this happens at an M E N C convention. assemble those people who have been state and its colleges as well as con­ If we are to assume the responsibili­ successful music educators for discus­ tributing significantly to conventions ties of a future music educator, we must sion and evaluation of their ideas. For such as S W M E N C . I think our ques­ take full advantage of the many diverse Example many of these people will tions might be answered at the next opportunities to broaden our learning appear on panel discussions; give lec­ one. But most of all, we can feel no about music education. Therefore, the tures in specific areas of music educa­ reserve in the creation of our profes­ importance of our presence at M E N C tion; conduct instrumental and vocal sional image as teachers of music. conventions cannot be over-emphasized. clinics. W e could gain much by listen­ Charles Bader, President ing to them and by observing their Jan McDonald Work. One other significant aspect of President E N M U Student MENC Student Chapter 438, the convention is the educational dis- Chapter MENC UNM

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enough to justify music in the school K. L. life of a child. These folk often devote HIGGINS months of preparing a few musical selections for production in an agoni­ Vice President BATCHELLER zingly “monkey-see — monkey-do” Elementary Assoc. Editor fashion. Still others advocate all man­ ner of vicarious, passive methods ranging from canned TV to colorful film strips and professionally prepared listening programs.

This is not meant to infer that there Piano (from Page 18) is not some good to be found in any of The work in sight reading will be Elementary these ideas and devices. W hat is directly slighted or neglected entirely, however, Music intended is a well aimed jab at those if material is not made available to the who consider these practices all there student. Most students will hardly be is to the teaching of music to boys and in a position to purchase enough new girls. music because of the cost involved and for this problem M r. Powell has an Learning to sing songs by rote can ingenious lending plan, which is as WHO TEACHES MUSIC indeed be fun. Being a member of the follows: t “ tulip chorus” in the annual operetta IN GRADE SCHOOL The teacher furnishes a student with certainly has some positive rewards, and a volume of music, for which the stu­ by watching and listening to the life of a dent pays whatever it costs (Careful well known composer unfold itself on use of a volume by a student will en­ Dr. John M . Batcheller a screen in color and glorious sound able the teacher to use it for ten or offers moments long to be remembered. so students.) After the student has In these times when experts are re- However, one must not confuse these finished with the book he returns it iewing and evaluating various phases charming activities with the actual and is given credit of nine-tenths of if the curricula in our public schools study of music. By the same token, the cost. A second student then has vith regard to content and worth, it learning to count by fives, looking at the use of the book at this nine-tenths yould seem fitting to suggest that each pictures of geometric figures and fin­ price and when he returns it, gets an lementary teacher do the same thing ished structures, reading the lives of eight-tenths credit. The rates are car­ oncerning music education in his or Euclid and Einstein are not what con­ ried on down the scale to final expenda- ter classroom. The time is still not stitutes the entire study of mathematics. bility of the cost. When the music ipon us when a resident music teacher How wonderful it would be if all the should no longer be used for teaching, xists in each elementary school to meet short cut methods and ingenious devices the teacher can give as final credit to he needs of a certain stipulated num- could be used only as extra supple­ the last student using it, whatever its ter of boys and girls. To be sure, the mentary aids and materials to support value would be as a permanent item in tctual teaching of music still remains the work of an aware creative class­ the teacher’s library of professional he responsibility of the classroom room teacher! references. The whole of the final tenth eacher and when positive things are is inexpensive to the teacher, and the >eing done in the classroom to bring W ho is teaching music in the elemen­ student is charged a nominal fee for children the enlightment and pleasure tary classroom to boys and girls? It is having used the music. O f course if a hat only musicians give them, the ele­ a daily looking into and using and student abuses the music, so that it it mentary classroom teacher can proudly becoming old friends with those ele­ no longer usable, the student loses the ‘take a bow” . However, in the same ments of which music is comprised. credit and retains the material to dis­ panner, when nothing or next to Those elements: melody, rhythm, har­ pose of as he likes. Even pieces that iothing is being done, bear in mind, it mony and form afford a world of have been used for repertory and are is also the elementary classroom interest and excitment from which a no longer desirable may be returned for [eacher who must shoulder the guilt teacher can construct lesson plans that credit. However, students should be br this particular sin of omission. embody singing, listening, creative encouraged to keep for his own library listening, creative activities, playing, 1 Too often one discovers grade after any standard material such as the and bodily movements. W ho teaches ^rade in the same elementary school Haydn, Mozart and Bach works, as well music? On all counts, if music as here­ as other classics. ^here boys and girls meet music only tofore defined, is to be taught, it is to jis an entertaining embellishment for It has been said that Teresa Carreno, the same respect, preparation, and aca­ ipecial programs or through commer- the famous South American pianist, demic interest and content she or he achieved a marvelous sight reading ;ial and mechanical media if at all. As affords other subjects on the curricu­ facility because her father insisted that [he state of music education is evalu­ lum. Cardinal Newman has this to say ated one could honestly inquire, not so she devote ten minutes a day, no more about the importance of the teacher much about how music is taught but or less, to sight reading practice. At doing his task, “ The general principles father, whether music is or is not being fourteen she could read anything at of any study you may learn by books taught at all. sight. at home; but the detail, the color, the "T H E P IA N IS T ’S A R T by Powell ! There appear to be so many mis­ tone, the air, the life which makes it Everhart, 1958 conceptions about what “ teaching live in us, you must catch all these from Published by the author husic” is all about. Far too goodly a those in whom it already lives.” 962 Myrtle Street, Atlanta, Ga. [lumber of practitioners believe that ust as long as children are happy some­ — 23 thing great is going on. Pleasure and pleasure alone is the hallmark of suc- :essful music teaching. Others consider larticipating in a performance quite "

Horn (from Page 10) first state meeting of music educators. include the keyboard, Italian sound­ The two day session included clinics board, jacks, stops and other smaller for high school choir, for saxophone, parts which sells for a price within and for elementary music. Programs reach of a nominal budget. The assem­ were given by the Arkansas State Band, bler also received complete instruction The Peabody University Madrigals, and plans for authentic construction and a civic symphony in Little Rock. of the inner and outer cases, which The New Mexico Western College easily facilitates the completion of the Choirs and other vocal groups are instrument. The kit sells for $200.00 finishing a productive year under the and completed costs approximately new conductor, William Hall. The A $650.00 with Cherry-wood case, etc. Cappella Choir gave two public and Jack R. Stephenson, president of the one radio concert during the Christmas Southwestern Division of MENC season. In M ay the Choir and Chorus traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas May presented several on and off campus 3-4 as guest speaker for Arkansas’ (T o Page 26)

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JNIVERSITY . . . Alpha M u Omega, local Honorary HIGH SCHOOL THEORY Music Fraternity for men and women KATHY at New Mexico Western College RIDLEN The music director in high school has continued its policy of augmenting > often in a position to help his more campus presentations with an interest­ SAI ledicated music students in a very real ing series this year. In October a lecture President /ay. M any of them will go on to the on Twentieth Century Music was of­ iniversity to follow a professional music fered and was well attended by students ENMU urriculum of one kind or another, and from all departments. November saw heir progress can be materially speed- the formal initiation and banquet of d up by a thorough grounding in the sixteen new members held at the re­ undamentals of music theory. Courses stored “ Buckhorn Saloon and Restau­ tearing this title are offered in many rant” at Pinos Altos, a once famous SAI STATE DAY ligh schools. Too often, however, the ghost town of this area. In February nusic student at the university finds A M O sponsored a student recital Sigma Alpha Iota, professional fra­ hat he must take the beginning course presenting four students; Phil Thomas, ternity for women in the field of music, n theory anyway. How does this trumpet, of Silver City; William Walker celebrated its annual State Day in New lappen ? French Horn, of Hurley; Foy Powell, Mexico on March 9, 1963, at Eastern The easiest explanation is that the Tuba, of Lordsburg; and Michael New Mexico University. Gamma Nu ligh- school course is defective in sub- Rhoads, clarinet, of Albuquerque. chapter of E N M U , with Kathy Ridlen ect matter or presentation, or both. Respectively they played Sonata in G as President, served as host. Jut this' is not true, as we have learned for Trumpet, Purcell; Sonata, Beetho­ Alpha Sigma chapter at the Univer­ hrough interviews and entrance tests. ven; Song of the Flea, Moussorgsky; sity of New Mexico, with Pat Shanklin Dn the contrary, the high school course and 1st Movement Sonata for Clarinet, as President, along with the Albuquer­ nvariably makes use of a standard Brahms. April was a busy month for que alumni and patroness groups at­ ext or workbook or recognized excel- the fraternity when they sponsored or tended the celebration. Activities in­ ence, and student reports indicate that co-sponsored three all-campus events. cluded workshops, a luncheon, a he work was presented in a rewarding April 4 an adaptation of Archibald lecture-demonstration by Mr. Ross ind stimulating way. W hey then do MacLeish’s “J.B.” was presented with Reid, piano instructor at E N M U , a nany students who made satisfactory special music and the “Cast of Nine” musicale, and a tea. grades in high school theory still have players an independent group on camp­ o take the beginning course at the us. On the 19th the Third Annual iniversity? The explanation which I All-Southwest New Mexico Massed occur. In brief, the student knows many >ffer here is developed along two lines Band was held at the university field- desirable things, but certain funda­ >f inquiry: (1) what tangible benefit house. April 26 saw the “ Left Bank” mental things he does not know well ihould the prospective music major Art Society join with Alpha Mu Omega enough. And so it is that we find the :xpect from the high school theory in to hold the annual “ Beaux Arts” classic paradox: the student who last :ourse; (2) why does he not always Ball. The theme was Venetian but im­ year was experimenting in twelve-tone jet it? agination and originality in costumes composition now finds that he does not When students arrive as freshmen at was always the true tone of the event. really know all the key signatures :he university, they meet with a for- In M ay the group will hold its last quickly, accurately, backwards and nidable list of required subjects both meeting to review the year and relax forwards. He cannot find his way n and out of their major field. Any at the local Coffee House “The Am - around, inside and out, in the complex kigh school training which eases satis­ nessia.” of majors and minors, parallel and faction of these requirements by allow­ relative. Or he is all too vague when it ing them to “ quiz out” of certain basic comes to the quality of each of the bourses (such as one in theory) must composition and conducting, which standard triads built on the major and Assuredly be regarded as a tangible also must serve as all the study of these the various minor scales. benefit. Students view this as a very items that the student will ever get. In I am certainly not suggesting that real advantage. view of this, the temptation is cer­ every high school theory course be However, relatively few high school tainly strong for the alert instructor, aimed at these items and nothing else. Seniors are able to quiz out of funda­ confronted by a group of keen students The format and procedure of any mental theory courses at the University who are in the class by choice (theory course is the final responsibility of the Df New Mexico. This is not because is always an elective in high school) to individual teacher, who knows best the Remands at the freshman level are give them everything he has by way capacity of his students, and can best Impossibly high; nor is it because their of challenge. It happens, therefore assess their needs in terms of future high school course was weak. No . . . that his course will cover an admirably goals. However, if the course is a the reason why some of them do not wide range of topics; but when the general theoretical survey over a wide feap the benefit they may have ex­ student arrives at the university, he range of topics, the student should be pected lies elsewhere. finds that in order to quiz out of basic aware that he may have to go through : For one thing, our beginning theory theory he needs to know only a few of the freshman theory routine at the k organized as a foundation for future these things, but his mastery of those university. On the other hand, if he Ivork in advanced harmony, counter­ few must be absolutely unshakeable expects specific preparation for univer­ point, arranging and conducting. On and accurate. Basically these items are: sity work he should be told what this the other hand, the high school course (1) all the scales, their key signatures means. I fully believe that the two s frequently approached as a kind of and structures, (2) measurement of can be combined. terminal study . . . that is, an intro­ intervals, (3) chords, their spelling and — Donald McRae duction to harmony, counterpoint, location in all the tonalities where they University of New Mexico

— 25— Horn (f rom Page 24) Western campus, programs were pre­ concerts of the Schubert g minor Mass. sented at Silver High School, Morenci The Madrigal Singers have sung at the and Safford, Arizona High Schools, J M cCray Gallery of Art and at local Lordsburg, Deming,, and Hot Springs » < Civic Clubs The Symphony Band (Truth or Conseqeunces) High Schools. played seven concerts during the Traveling with the group was an ex­ months of February and March. In hibition of art gathered by the Depart­ addition to a morning concert on the ment of Art. Hugh Preble conducted. PRECISION QUALITY i* important in band uniform* ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL AUDITIONS AND CLINIC too I *.«v NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, JANUARY 24-26, 1963 45 years experieice in PARTICIPATION AND FINANCIAL REPORT manufacturing “eye aipeal” uniforms assures perfect Registration, Fees, Other Income: fit... finest tailoring . . and 151 N.M.M.E.A. Music Directors (5.00) ...... 755.00 original designs. Hghest quality fabrits and .. 2 Non-member Music Directors (7.00) ... ______._ 14.00 personalized servite are 107 Symphonic Band Students (2.00) ______214.00 distinctively 147 Concert Band Students (2.00) ______294.00 Sol Frank Uniforms. 364 Mixed Chorus Students (2.00) ______728.00 198 Girls’ Chorus (2.00) ______396.00 Write fo* free 133 Orchestra (2.00) ______266.00 color catalog, samples, )rices. A representative is ner you* 198 Girls’ Chorus (2.00) ______396.00 Total Registration Fees ______$3,063.00 ' i • Other Income All-State Audition Fees Remitted in Nov. and Dec. ______$1,024.00 130 Banquet Tickets Sold (2.50) ______325.00 Sol Frank Gate Receipts, Afternoon Concert ______114.50 Gate Receipts, Evening Concert ______974.70 Uniforms, Inc. Total______$1,414.20 161 South Broadway Total Income and Expenditures 1962-63 All-State Auditions and Music Clinics: San Antonio, Texas Total income from registrations, fees, gate receipts, etc. .... ______$5,501.00 Total Expenditures 1962-63 All-State Music Auditions and Clinic $3,552.30 Member National Association of Net Gain ______$1,949.70 Uniform Manufadurtrs, Inc. Respectfully submitted — Rollie V. Heltman, Sec.-Treasurer t^ r r a r s n

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26— FINAL UNM BAND CONCERT FORD GRANT TO MENC UNM BRASS HONORS CARL CRAMER Wm. E. Rhoads conducted the UNM I he Music Educators National Con­ The U N M Brass Ensemble under the Sand in its final concert of the season ference announced receipt of a grant direction of James Whitlow presented rhursday, M ay 16. Guest soloist with ol $1,380,000 from the Ford Founda­ an unusual brass program dedicated he band was Miss Joan Sadlier from tion to increase the emphasis on the to the memory of Carl Cramer formerly ^os Alamos. She is nine years old and creative aspects of music in the schools of the Albuquerque Public Schools. i member of the public schools’ grade over a six-year period. The policy and The program was held in the Alumni chool program. Her teachers are her operational functions ol the project will Memorial Chapel on the campus of the ather, M r. George Sadlier and Mr. be a joint committee appointed by the University of New Mexico Sunday, lollie Heltman, director of the Los Foundation and the M E N C . Norman M ay 19. Soprano soloists with the Uamos High School Band. Also per- Dello Joio will be chairman of the joint group were Jane Snow, voice professor ormed at the concert was Mr. Rhoads committee. at U N M and Claire Jesse, music edu­ Musica Simpatica” . Other recent R. Bernard Fitzgerald, currently cation student at U N M . The group mblications by Mr. Rhoads are “ Baer- Head of the Department of Music at included four trumpets, five horns, five nann for the Low Clarinets” and “ 13 the University of Kentucky, will be trombones, two baritones, one tuba, one •elected Etudes for Alto and Bass director of the project and for this tympani, and three percussion. C om ­ Clarinet” published by Southern Pub- puipose will join the headquarters staff posers represented were Glazounov, ishing Co. and an arrangement of the of the M E N C in Washington. Chair­ Monteverdi, Rautavaara, Debussy, Prelude and Fugue in E Minor” by man of the Contemporary Music Com­ Gabrieli and Tomasi. Outstanding were . S. Bach. mittee at the M E N C biennial con­ the Liturgical Fanfares: Annonciation, vention in Chicago in March 1962, Mr. Evangile, Apocalypse (Scherzo) and FEDERAL EXCISE TAX Fitzgerald stated, “The attention to the Nocturnal Procession. Mr. W hit­ )ear Music Educator: contemporary music which this new low, the director, was introduced to You are no doubt aware of the fed- project provides will invigorate the music by Carl Cramer in the elemen­ ral excise tax on musical instruments. whole music curriculum.” tary schools of Albuquerque. Vhile Congress has granted tax ex- The program will have two main mptions on instruments purchased by parts. The first will consist of the selec­ OPERA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ducational institutions for use by stu- tion and assignment of young com­ The Santa Fe Opera for the past lents in school bands and orchestras, posers to write music for performance several years has presented operas for •urchases of similar instruments by by the orchestras, bands, choruses and young people at a reduced price. Youth tudents or parents of school children other ensembles of the public secondary have traveled from Albuquerque, Santa re subject to this tax even though these school system to which they are sent. Fe and Los Alamos. This fine service instruments are used in the same bands This part of the program is a con­ has made it possible for several thous­ nd orchestras. tinuation of the Young Composers Pro­ and children to witness the operas pre- + The excise tax is discriminatory be- ject initiated in 1958 by the Ford sented in Santa Fe. Young people from ause of all educational tools, musical Foundation. To date 39 composers Albuquerque under 21 years of age » instruments are the only such tools have spent one or two years in 44 dif­ may attend special performances for diich taxed. While Congress and the ferent school systems throughout the youth for $1.00 admission and $1.00 dministration have refused all appeals country. round trip bus fare under the super­ or the elimination of the excise tax on The second part will include a vision of Youth Opera Committee, Mrs. nusical instruments, its unfairness has variety of activities, such as seminars Gus Benakis. Operas to be heard are >een recognized by granting tax ex- and workshops on contemporary music “ Die Fledermaus”— Sunday, June 23; mptions on school-purchased instru- in the schools in which senior com­ “Madame Butterfly”— Tuesday, July nents. posers, young composers and music 2; “Joan D’Arc”—Monday, July 22 It is now believed that a united educators will participate; pilot pro­ and “ Rossignol” and “ L ’Enfant et Les ffort of all M E N C members and others jects for the identification of creative Sortileges”— Monday, August 12. An :oncerned with music education re­ talents among students in elementary adult chaperoning five or more young vesting tax exemption (not repeal) and secondary schools; expansion of the people will be admitted at the same or individual purchases for educational, repertory of contemporary music of same price. ise wiir be granted if our senators and high quality; and a continuing review :ongressmen hear from a convincing and evaluation of school music pro­ najority. grams in relation to the project. ; W e ask that you write on your own Adjucators for the choral section of chool stationery and in your own GALLUP HOSTS MUSIC FESTIVAL the Northwest District Music Festival yords just two letters to your Con­ were George E. Umberson of Eastern gressional representatives favoring tax Gallup has been selected as the site New Mexico University; Dr. John M. of the Northwest District Music Festi­ xemption on musical instruments used Batcheller of the University of New n and for education. Plere is an op­ val on March 15th and 16th. Gallup Mexico, and Charles A. Byers of the High School will play host to 19 portunity for each member of M E N C University of Colorado. o render another most tangible service. choruses, 2 orchestras, and 16 bands Your prompt attention to this re- from Northeastern Arizona and North­ Adjucators for the instrumental sec­ [uest will be much appreciated. It is western New Mexico schools. tion of the festival were Don W olf and loped that you will participate with Groups participating in the festival Pat Curry of Arizona State College, rther members of M E N C and music are from Ganado, St. Michaels, and Lawrence Sardoni of Brigham Young ndustry in supporting this cooperative Window Rock, Arizona. From New University, Ralph R. King of Colorado ffort in behalf of music education. Mexico are groups from Aztec, Bloom­ State College, Charles L. Steele of Sincerely yours, field, Farmington, Kirtland Shiprock, Tucson, Arizona High School, and Alex H. Zimmerman Fort Wingate, Rehoboth, Zuni and Robert A. Westrich of the University M E N C President Gallup. of Arizona.

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