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B 1 Contents The Florida Music Educators’ Association 2012 Annual In-Service Clinic-Conference and All-State Concerts …a continuation of the association’s longstanding tradition of providing music education excellence. Outstanding clinicians, conductors, technical experts and industry vendors are instrumental to making this event Florida’s premier music education experi- ence for teachers, administrators, superb music students—from elementary school through post-secondary levels—and the parents, family members and boosters who chaperon and mentor our all-state students. Participants have a variety of opportunities to observe master conductors and teachers, to interact with renowned musicians and industry experts, to gather materials specific to classroom applications and to learn about those topics and issues foremost in the music excellence arena. All educational clinics and the general sessions include presenters and musical ensemble performances that are in keeping with the con- ference theme, “Uniting Music Education: Building Relationships.” Welcome......................................................................................................................... 1 Mini-Concerts.................................................................................................................28 President’s.Message.........................................................................................................2 All-State.Conductors.......................................................................................................32 Advertisers’.Index........................................................................................................... 2 History.of.the.FMEA.Clinic-Conference............................................................................ 39 Message.From.the.Mayor.of.Tampa..................................................................................5 Alumni.Receptions......................................................................................................... 40 Executive.Director’s.Message............................................................................................7 Conference.Schedule.of.Events....................................................................................... 43 FMEA.Board.of.Directors...............................................................................................8-9 Tampa.Area.Map.and.Parking.Information.....................................................................68 On-Site.Registration.Process......................................................................................10-11 Tampa.Convention.Center.Floorplan.......................................................................... 70-71 Conference.Chairman’s.Message.....................................................................................13 Schedule.At-A-Glance.....................................................................................................73 Tickets......................................................................................................................14-15 All-State.Concert.Rehearsal.Times.and.Locations............................................................. 84 Conduct.........................................................................................................................16 FMEA.2011.Hall.of.Fame.Inductee................................................................................. 88 FMEA.Opening.Concert...................................................................................................17 FMEA.2011.Awards.Presentations.................................................................................. 89 President’s.Concert.Featured.Performers........................................................................ 18 Exhibition.Hall.Layout.............................................................................................. 94-95 First.General.Membership.Session.................................................................................. 19 Exhibitors.Directory....................................................................................................... 96 Second.General.Membership.Session.............................................................................. 22 Exhibitors.by.Booth.Number........................................................................................ 111 Performing.Ensembles................................................................................................... 25 This program is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council. 2 President’sMessage Together! Index of Advertisers elcome to the 2012 In-Service Clinic-Conference W and All-State Concerts! Band Today ...............................................3 We are so privileged to have a way to celebrate Blair School of Music music, students and our own professional growth at our Vanderbilt University ............................99 annual FMEA In-Service Clinic-Conference and All-State Sheila S. King President—Florida Music Bower School of Music Concerts. What a great opportunity for music educators from Educators’ Association Florida Gulf Coast University ..............63 across the state to gather “together” in Tampa to recharge our Cannon Music Camp ...............................6 professional batteries—especially if they are somewhat drained from the holidays! Our theme this year is “Uniting Music Education: Building Relationships.” Charms OfficeAssistant ........................66 “Together” we make the same music. Now more than ever, we need to concentrate Florida International University ....... IFC on connecting with each other, our students and all stakeholders to build a strong, Florida Music Service ...........................21 quality, comprehensive music education for all. Conference sessions will emphasize Frost School of Music, successful practices for promoting collaboration, creative problem solving and learn- University of Miami ...............................69 ing across the disciplines. FSU Summer Music Camps ..................42 Many thanks to Beth Cummings, FMEA president-elect, for putting together the outstanding Pre-Conference “Bridging the Gap: Connecting Student Achievement Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises.............................................102 Through the NGSSS.” These sessions will provide participants with an overview of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and new course descriptions. Inside Music: Exploring Composition ...........................................83 Consider putting the Opening Concert and the President’s Concert on your list of must-attend events. If you need a little inspiration, there is no substitute for hearing JodyJazz Inc. ............................................36 great music performed by students who have been well taught. Lee University.........................................53 I encourage you to make a special effort to attend both general sessions to hear Mercer University ..................................12 our keynote speakers, NAfME President Scott Shuler and Chancellor Frank Brogan. Music Showcase .....................................74 Additionally, we are proud to have Southern Division NAfME President Bennie Ferguson with us this weekend. Highlights of the conference will include wonderful Palm Beach Atlantic University ...........26 performances by our student musicians, Dallas Brass and In Sterio! Patel Conservatory at the Kudos and much appreciation go to our conference chairman, Dr. John Southall, Straz Center for the Performing Arts ...................................IBC and the Conference Committee, along with our component organizations, commit- PepWear .................................................103 tee chairpersons, exhibits managers and our amazing FMEA office staff coordinated by Dr. Kathleen Sanz, executive director, for their tireless efforts to prepare for this Praise Hymn Fashions .........................104 conference. Thank you as well to our members who work and live in the Tampa Bay Professional Band area, who provide much of the materials and resources needed to make this confer- Instruments Repair LLC ......................109 ence happen. QuaverMusic.com ............................... BC “Together” we bring you the best educational sessions, industry workshops, research Stetson ................................................22, 93 sessions, technology sessions and concerts to make your experience educational, enriching, motivating and inspiring. Allow ample time to visit the exhibits and to University of Central Florida ...............72 continue networking with friends and colleagues. We need to make certain our FMEA University of Florida School of Music ........................24, 67, 110 network remains very strong. “Together” we will be able to make a difference no matter what the challenge may be! University of North Carolina .................4 Enjoy the conference and all-state concerts! University of North Florida ..................46 Warburton ...............................................87 Sincerely, Yamaha ....................................................41 Advertisers shown in bold are members of the Sheila S. King, FMEA President Florida Music Industry Council. 3 4 5 Bob Buckhorn, Mayor Greetings: It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Florida Music Educators’ Association’s 2012 In-Service Clinic-Conference and All-State Concerts