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as well as keeping all ofus on our toes. mandated standards. When a teacher Don does a terrific job keeping on top refers Lo the standards, it further of the daily business. Neil Bel l has reinforces their importance. Finally. kept up with the demands of the the act of discussing. teaching and magazine and has done a greal job having students learn the standards and generating a professional publication. how they apply to the lesson being Thank you both for all of your hard taught. can only strengthen the notion work and dedication. that music is important and valued. lf An unsung hero for NMMEA is students understand and reflect on this. Charlie Brandon. our webmaster. the outcome is that they value the Father Norvil secured Charlie·s program that they are participants in. services for NMMEA several years How many times do problems ago and Charlie is still at it. Charlie is occur within your own class setting one of the nicest people you will ever because students have the perception know and docs a stellar job for us. that they are 111 an extra-curricular I hope lhat everyone had an class? Using the standards as a enjoyable and informative in-service in Standards as an Advocacy Tool teaching tool is an excellent way to January. Dr. Tim did a great job As music educators. we find enhance program credibility. This kick111g off the in-service with his ourselves spending more and more practice creates a positive learning keynote address and ll'e went 0111 with time promoting our programs to the environment for your students. u hang with great all-state festival administration. parenls and concerts. Thank you to all of our stale community. Because our programs arc Music Textbook Adoption Year member volunteers and special thanks "high profile" by nature, we find many Please note that this summer the to our facility management. Diantha golden opportunities to sec the merits state textbook materials arc up for Swoboda and Larry Wheeler, for domg of' music 4 The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 learn. play. create. The New Mexico Musician Spring. 1006 5 Office Notes Don Gerheart, Executive Director encouraged to take an active role in our ·'New Mexico Musician" will probably district and state activities by running not get to you much before the week for office. serving as festival before I would like to list a few coordinators. and volunteering to help important pieces of information as I in any way they can. did last year. First. the deadline for On Thursday. March 2nd the entries to be in for the $10 entry fee National Anthem Project Road Show will be one month before the first day visited New Mexico and set up in the of auditions - September 23 for vocal Civic Plaza in Albuquerque. I would and September 25 for strings. 98% of like lo thank the following groups and all audition registrations were received their directors for taking time out of by the first deadline. Bravo! The their busy schedules to provide audition registrations will be sent to the entertainment for the event: The New site chairs within a day or two of the Mexico Military Institute's Men's first deadline so they can develop their Quartet. Lt. Col. Steve Thorpe. The schedules the week after the initial Thank you one and all for a very Cibola Jazz Combo. Aaron Fleming. deadl111c. Late entries that come in will successrul All-State. Our 62°d All-Slate TI1e Eubank Academy Singers. be added on a space available basis. Music Festival and In-Service Christine Strickland. and the Delores We will again make every attempt to Conrerence went very well. Our Honor Gonzales Guitar Club, Alyssa Anaya. get the audition schedules out at least Groups presented wonderrul concerts Each of the participants was presented two weeks before the first day of thanks to the many hours the students with a National Anthem Project medal auditions so you can finalize your and their directors spem in preparation as a token of appreciation My wife transportation requests. for their performances. Each of our and I also a!lend the dav's festivities It is critical that your audition se"en All-State groups also presented and enjo) ed the wonderful names be 1mtcred exactly as stuted on memorable concerts to close our perforn1ances by our school groups and the audition form - Last name. First conference. Our officers must b.: the National An1hcm soloist Name. Do not lock the cap key when acknO\vledgcd for their hard work competition that tool- place. entering information. Please enter your spanning an entire year lo plan, Please make a poin1 of checking auditions m score order. Registrat1om, prepare. and present their rcspecuve the NMMEA web site on a regular submitted incorrectly will be returned activities. Ruth Striegel. Shelly Andes. basis. New mformation is posted on so the)' can be entered correctly. Chuck Gerheart, Bambi Hays, and our home page and the rest of our Likewise it is essential that you enter Pancho Romero deserve a big thank information is tncluded in one of our the students· voice and instnunent you, as do Aaron Fleming, Greg Fant. many links. Each of our six districts correctly. There were still quite a few and Neil Bell. also has their own link, which includes mistakes last year especially in regards The success of All-Stale as well as all kinds of infonnation including their lo vocal entries. We want to eliminate our auditions is due to the many people handbook, calendars, officers, etc. All directors coming lo the site for who volunteer their time and services of the information that you need auditions and presenting the site chair to make the events of our Association regarding the All-State auditions is with students to change because their run smoothly. Because of these posted in the "All-State Auditions" voice or instruments were incorrectly hundreds of people giving of their time link. You will be able to find the entered. We will not modify the to help as site chairs, monitors. co audition materials, audition sites schedule to accommodate these errors. chairs, chair placement team members, information, audition teams. fonns, Students with wrong voice or presenters, District Officers, the and deadlines. Included in the "All instrument classifications will be added NMMEA Executive Committee and State" link you will find the dates for at the next available time slot. Check Board of Directors. etc. we have not All-State as well as our guest your information before you hit the had to raise any of our fees for several conductors for 2007. Other information submit button and print a copy so you years. NMMEA has only two paid will be posted as we receive it. A can veri fy what you submitted. Vocal positions, the Executive Director and revised copy of our "Handbook" is directors are reminded that the limit for the editor of "The New Mexico posted on the web as well as the one accompanist is 30 students. lf a Musician". While these individuals do minutes of all of our meetings. specific day and time is requested, a receive a salary they too donate many Since the deadlines for the first valid reason for the request will have hours of time and effort to get their auditions will be the last week in to be included. All scheduling tasks accomplished. Everyone is September and the fall edition of the preferences will have to be approved 6 The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 Office Notes ... by the Executive Director. Once the complete or you can renew on-line because we don't see the students on a schedule is drafted there will be no using your credit card. J much pn::fer regular basis and can't prepare for changes unless there is an extenuating that you renew your membership concerts and other activities. President circumstance. directly with MENC as they now have Fleming has included this as a concern l am also repeating the following a system in place for me to check the as part of his April meetings at the information from last year. If your status of memberships in real time MENC National Convention in Salt school contact information on our instead ofooly every two weeks. If you Lake City. State testing also is raising ''Roster" link is incorrect it is because do a bardcopy membership renewal havoc with teaching students during you have not notified MENC or me of you do not have to fill in all of the the month of March. Classl!s have to be changes. That information is taken at infonnation if it is exactly the same. cancelled and/or teachers only see a the first of the month directly from Just fill in your ID number, New part of their classes covering a time MENC's data. Since a majority of our Mexico, and your name. Under your span of at least two weeks. This ts a communication with our members is name simply indicate, "Information critical time for us because festivals are being done electronically it is has not changed." scheduled in April and rehearsal time important that we have correct email There are a couple of concerns to prepare for them is at a premium. addresses and that your computers are that we will address m the near future. Spring breaks and vacations also take set up to accept these emails and Perhaps 1t 1s time MENC consider away another week's worth of attachments. It is critical that I be changmg the month designated as rehearsals in the same time frame. informed of any contact information Music in Our Schools Month due to I hope that the last few weeks of changes. the fact that most of the month of this school year are productive and Renewing memberships directly March is devoted to state testing. It has your year-end concerts are the best with MENC is working nicely. You become much more difficult to ever. !lave a restful and relaxing can download the membership form to participate in MIOSM activities summer. Hearing is Believing ... 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And some of you do Spring and Brad Dubbs for providing an Trips!!! unending supply of advice, support, I would actually like to use this humor, and companionship and for public forum as a chance to thank you being three examples of the very best for the opportunity of serving on your that the music education profession has Executive Board and on your Board of to offer. I am so very lucky to count Directors. r will not be returning to the you as friends, and your students are field of music education next fall, and I incredibly fortunate to have you as a truly appreciate all of the friendship. daily source of inspiration and support, and camaraderie that you have We've almost made it to the end compassion in their lives. You are the shared with me. Everyone l have best, and I love you all! of another school year... Woohoo! served with in my capacity as Editor As my children grow older. I have I kind of view April as the perfect has been a pleasure to work with, and started contemplating what their school recipe for a stomachache. Take one NMMEA is truly fortunate to have experiences may someday be like. and case of the inevitable butterflies that such a dedicated core of professionals come from the prospect of taking three it has occurred to me that my son or who give of their time, resources, and daughter could be your "little Johnny ensembles 10 perform at their expertise so freely. respective festivals. Mix in the from third block.'' If I may be so bold, I owe an enonnous debt of ubiquitous worry of whether or not I have a request. All I ask is that you gratitude to all of my fonner teachers, little Johnny from third block will be please be fair. and remember the power but I would like to publicly thank Pam able to keep from acting like a that you have over the life ora child. Towry-Church. Glen Adsit. Eric complc!tc moron in front of our judges Rombach-Kendall. Dr Bruce Dalb). Deadli11e.~for .rnbmilting c:oP,r and and peers. Add in a dash of sheer Glenn Kostur, and especially. Carrie ad••ertisi11g to stress and exhaustion, and. Voila! the Koffman. Studying w11b each of you THE NEW MEXICO perfect combination to guarantee a was an honor, and I treasure the gastro-intestinal roller coaster. ff it MUSICIAN re lat ionsh1ps that we have culti\'ated weren ·1 for the tantalizing layer on top August I - Fall 20()6 these past years in the roles of mentors. of it all that I affectionately refer to a!-, October I - Winter 20()6 colleagues. and friends. '"sweet, sweet May." I'm not sure if I March I - Spri11g 2007 New Mexico Lions Honor Band "A Summer Musical Opportunity" Band Directors be sure to nominate your students for the 2006 New Mexico Lions Honor Band. For more information contact Greg Fant at 505-646-2421 or [email protected] 8 The Ne,v Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 THE PERCUSSION . DEPEND ON YAMAHA YAMAHA-COMMITIED TO IBE I IIGHEST QUALLTY. As a leader m manufaccuring, instrument deMi:n and customer service, Yamaha 1s committed to the h1ghe~t quality m the indu~try With the mo~t durable and mo,t consistent percussion producr.s available, Yamaha scands behind each proJuct it makes. Long after everyone else ha, come and gone, Yamaha stands the test of Lime. ~ GYAMAHA ~ PERCUSSION ©2006 Yamaha Corporauon of America P.O. Box 6600 IBuena Park ICalllomta ''' '190622 ·6600 Iwww .yamahaparcusston.com The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 9 Band Section Chuck Gerheart, Vice President everything that we need to make All for any infonnation about All-State State successful. and your specific district. f Charles Brandon. NMMEA Web AU-State registration process Master. for working to keep our web will once again require the use of the site updated and professionally NMMEA website (www.nmmea.com) organized. LO complete the on-line registration f Everyone involved with APS and form. Please read the registration form UNM for helping provide percussion carefully, and follow all directions to equipment to all of our perfo1ming avoid potential problems with your ensembles. registration. Late entries will only be JJ The members of the 2005 accepted for one additional week (7 audition team: Lisa Van Winkle days) at a late fee of$22.00. NMSU. Tracy Carr- ENMU. Keith All-State 2006 was a great success Lemmon~- UNM. Eric Lau-UNM. 2006 NMAA State Band Contest in large part due to our Co-Chairs, and John Kennedy- ENMU. Susie Fritts This year the NMAA State Percussion Assistants who were UNM. Dustin Seifert- ENMU. and Concert Band Contest will be held at outstanding this year! Numerous Fred Bugbee- NMSU Los Lunas High School. The contest directors were willing to help out with JJ Band chairs, and assistants: will be held on Friday, April 28 and anything I needed, and I really Chris Gerhean. Bill Griner. Tino Saturday, April 26, 2006. All appreciate your help and support. IL is Leyba. and Gary Shaver-Small School registration materials and guidelines people like you that make the BIG Band : Bill Austell. Sam Nesbitt. and can be found on the NMAA webpage. difference on hO\\ C\crything comes Anthon> Baca-Symphon1c Band mnact.org. off. Our directors. well prepared Mike Lee. David Allen. and Brandon I would strongly encourage any students, skilled guest conductors. Bocrio Concert Band . band \\. ho receives a di, ision I or II clmicians. generous sponsor~. and the JJ Honor Groups: Yucca Junior rating at tbcir District Festival to entire NMMEA membership should all High Varsity Band- Matt Seltzer. allend It is not so much about the be thanked for !heir individual support Director and Clovis I ligh School Jan competition as it 1s seemg all the bands of music education. Band- Keith Sacane, Director from around the State at one festival. /J Workshop Clinicians and There have been some really SPECIAL THANKS TO: Sponsors: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser (Hal outstanding performances at this l Aaron Fleming. Don Gcrheart. Leonard), Mark Williams (Alfred festival in past years. and it is always a Greg Fam. and Pam Towry for their Publishing). Neil Rutland (ENMU). highlight for me to hear all the hard work and advice. We are so very Dr. Ken Van Winkle and Robert W. different bands perform fortunate to have them involved in our Smith (NMSU, Alfred Publishing, and profession! Music Mart), George Defoe, Rick 2007 Honor Band J' Neil Rutland, Fred Bugbee, and Lambrecht, NMTAJE (Music Mart), The 2007 Honor Band will be Scott Ney for their continuous Galaxy Brass (USAF). UNM, Joho selected from the field of entries contriblltion and support of NMMEA Sanks, Donna Schmidt, Barbara submitted by band directors The by serving io the capacity of multiple Lambrecht, Ken Van Winkle, Peter selection process is outlined on the percussion etude composers, audition Blair (Music Mart). Susie Fritts web site. I encourage bands that team members, All-State clinicians, (UNM), Eric Lau (UNM) receive superior ratings at their District and percussion assistants. Their Large Group Festivals or at the NMAA cooperation with eachother and 2006 AU-State Auditions State Concert Band Contest to apply. educational outlook for the student are All audition etudes, and scale This year's preference will be given to outstanding! You three are great role information are listed with this article. High Schools with student enrollment models for all of us. Please check the scale ranges carefully, of 1201 students or higher, however all f Joe Keith and Music Mart for their some have changed slightly. classifications are encouraged to apply. continuous support of NMMEA with Additionally the multiple percussion All materials must be postmarked by their generous sponsorships, and etude/set up, and audition site date June I, 2006 and mailed to: Chuck professional services. infonnation can be found on our Gerheart. Band VP at P.O. Box 754 f Diantha Swoboda and Larry NMMEA webpage(www.nmmea.com) Tyrone, NM 88065 Wheeler, site-coordinators. These two The web site is our best link of people are truly amazing, providing communication. Please check it often 10 The Nell' Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 .New..M.eaicd6 .A~ic u:/.uc.alion. S ed.aiil,t NEW LOCATION!!!! 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Being one of the last true family owned businesses around we strive to do this by : • Making many payment options available to all of our customers -Rent to own -Rent to rent -90 Day layaway -Baum· s charge card • Having the #1 repair shop in New Mexico with over 100 years of accumulated expertise • We offer private lessons in -guitar/bass guitar, violin, viola, bari/tenor/alto/soprano saxophone, flute, piccolo, bassoon, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, cornet, trombone, drums, piano, baritone, horn, and tuba We- w~ ~ t:o--thcvnlv evll,of 61A¥ loyetl, ~~, evrtd,p~ VU,i,C ~ Clt" eiihe,,v of 61A¥ corwe,n[.e.,nt" locctc'~ fo-v evll,ofY6UV ~ ~ The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 11 Band ... 2007 AU-State Volunteers Needed approve the January 2005 Section School AAA (Basketball Anyone who is interested in Meeting Minutes was made by Pam Classification) Year 2 High School helping with 2007 All-State, please Towry-Church and seconded by Chris AAAA-AAAAA feel free to send me an e-mail. Gerheart. Motion Carried Option A received the majorin vote. ([email protected]). rf you arc Scott Ney Percussion Director at not currently working at All-State and UNM offered assistance with NEW Business: JJ I/MS Friday would like to get involved. just let me percussion students using online Honor Concert Survey was handed out know. I want to get as many people technology. to the membership, a proposal may be involved as possible. We need The following 2007 Conductors made to the board based on the results monitor:, and presenters for workshops. were confirmed: Ken Singleton. Glen of the survey. monitors for rehearsals, stage set up Adsit. and John Fannin. Suggestion was made to eliminate crews. chair audition personnel, The following conductors were fees for multiple inslrnment tryouts. drivers, chairs and co-chairs. nominated for 2008. Jerry Junkin. A suggestion was made by Tom percussion assistants, and other small, Robert Jorgensen. James Keene. Dillon to go to blind auditions for but very important jobs. As plans Andrew Boysen. Curtis Tredway, Joe percussion. Fred Bugbee said that it become finalized I will send out the Missal, Frank Tracz. Russ Mikkelson. would be problematic to go to blind workshops available to the NMMEA and Dennis Hayslett. Jane Gerheart auditions. He further stated that the membership so you can look it over lo motioned U1at nominations cease. znu auditions overall were good but the see what you would be interested in Phil Pressler, motion carried. numbers of auditions were down. A helping ,,.ith. I am here to serve you. Short list for 2008 will be; Jerry motion was made to keep things as the members of NMMEA. Please feel Junkin, Andrew Boysen jr., Russ they are, it was seconded, and 11 free 10 communicate your concerns Lo Mikkelson. and Dennis Hayslett passed John Schut7 made a me so we can continue to make In "'old" Business, the followmg suggestion to lme a 2".i tlute judge. ( I improvements in music education for options were presented to the for SSB Flute and Piccolos and I for all our students. membership for the Honor Band other F lu1es) Sckction Process vote: A motion tu adJoum was made by Band Section Minutes Thursday, Option A: 2 Year Rotation. Year I Pam Towr}-Church, 2"'1 by Bob January 5, 2006 M1C.ldle School- I ligh School" itJ1 1200 Myers. 3: 15 Chuck Gerhean called the and lower enrollment (same as Small meetmg to order. welcomed everyone School Band eligibility) Year 2 High Meeting adjourned at 4:25pm and recogmzed all NMMEA Districts, School 120 I and higher enrollment. new directors to New Mex 1co and Option B: 2 Year Rotation (Same as it Respectfully Submitted other distinguished guests. Motion to is now) Year I - Middle School - High Antonio Zapata and Chuck Gerheart 2007 All-State Band Programs Small School Band - John Fanni11 Concert Band - Glen AdsH (Hartt Symphonic Band - Or. Keo (Murray State University) School) Singleton (University of Northern Colorado) "Awakening Hills"- Saucedo (Hal '·Fortress" - Frank Ticheli (Manhattan Leonard) Beach) "Army of the Nile" - Kenneth "When the Stars Began to Fall" - "Poem" - Scott Boerma (Kjos) Alford/Frederick Fennell (Boosey & Allen (TRN) "Puszta" - Jan Van der Roost (De Hawkes) "New Mexico Fantasy"- Fannin Haske) "Vienna Jubilee Overture" - Franz (Arrangers Publishing) "Galop" - Shostakovich/Hunsberger von Suppe/Kenneth Singleton "They Hung Their Harps in the (Boston Music Company) (Singleton Manuscript) Willows" - McBeth (Southern Music) ''Country Gardens" - Grainger/Brion "Shortcut Home" - Dana Wilson "Flashing Winds" - Jan Yan der Roost & Schissel (C. L. Barnhouse) (Windependence- Boosey & Hawkes) (Curnow Music Press) "Lux Arumque" - Eric Whitacre (Carpe Ranam- Hal Leonard) "Homage: Three Tapestries" - David Holsinger (TRN) 12 The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 THE MUSIC -----,-----,i I 1 r--MART INC The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 1006 13 New Mexico All-State Wind and Percussion Audition Etudes for 2006-2007 Note: All Winds will be requirer/ to p erform one Major flat am/ one Major Sharp scale from 111e111ory. Please ref er to sp ecific ranges at the bottom of the page. Note: All auditions will have a required si1d1t-reatlin}! compo 11e11t. PICCOLO/FLUTE: TENOR TROMBONE/ EUPHONIUM and Co.) page 67 #VIII: (Presto). All 12 ··Selected Studies for Flute ... Voxman (pub. (BASS CLEF ONLY): major scales. 2 octaves. Mull1plc Rubank) page 8 in e nunor by Ferling: "Selected Studies for Trombone". Voxman Percussion Etude (available online at quarter note = 60 (Largo lagrimoso) page (pub. Rubank) page 22 Db Major by www.nmmea.com) 26 in f# minor by Kohler: dotted quarter Blazhev1ch; quarter note = 92-100 (Con SNARE DRUM: note= 72-76 (Allegretto) moto) AND .. Portraits in Rhythm", Cirone (pub. Belwin OBOE: "Melodious Etudes for Trombone. Book I". Mills) page 45 #42: quarter note = 55 48 Famous Studies for Oboe or B0rdogni1Roc hut (pub. Carl Fischer) page (Largo con moto) Saxophone··. Fcrling (pub. Southern Music 8-9 #7; dotted quarter note = l 00 *all "sla.vhed' notation should bl' Co.} page 5. #9. eighth note 88 ( Adagio ( A llegrctto gra7ioso) perfonncd as bu71 rolls• con cspressione) page 12, #24, dotted BASS TROMBONE: All 40 Percussive Arts Society Rudiments quarter note = 60-72 (Scherzando J '"30 Etudes··. Uber (Knaub ed ) (pub. (aYailable online at www.pa5.org) 8 ASS0 0i\: Southern Music Co.) page 7 #9: eighth note Multiple Percussion Etudc (a\ailablc onhne ··Practical Method for the Bassoon", 120 (Andantino} page 18 #20: quarter at www.nmmea.com) Weissenborn Ambrosio (pub. Carl Fischer) note= I 08 (Allegro scherzando) TIMPANI: (50 Ad\.anccd Studies) page 96 #23, TUBA: ··The Solo Timpanist", Firth (pub. Carl quarter note 60-72 (Poco adagio) page 86 '"70 Studies for BBb Tuba. Volume II'", Fischer) page 27 #XV: quarter note 116 Ii 12; quarter note = 120-126 (Allegro) Blazhc\ ich (pub. King Music) page 2-3 *add 2 measures of rest. at the key change. Eb/Bb SOPRANO CLARINETS: #44 E MaJor; quarter note - 66 between measures I I and 12• .. Artistic Studies - Book I - I rom the ( Lento non tan to) page 12-13 #49 Db *The b's. e's. and d's in measures 9-11 arc l'rench School Book I". Rose (ed. Hite) Major: half note 104 (Allegro) al l pedaled on the 16" timpani. J'd drum (pub. Southern Music Co.) page 34, #32. MALLETS: from the player·~ left* quarter note 54-58 (Adagio non troppo) "Modem School for Xylophone. t-.1anmba, Multiple Percussion En1 Mallets all scales two octaves 14 The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 • usicatENMU Majors Music Faculty Bachelor of Music Education Michael Sitton John Olsen (choral, instrumental) Dean, College of Fine Arts Department Chair, Piano Chris Beaty Cheryl Pachak-Brooks Bachelor of Music in Performance Saxophone, Flute, Jan Studies Studio and Class Piano (piano, instrumental, vocal) Tracy Carr Jason Paulk Music History, Double Reeds Director of Choral Aetivities Mark Dal Porto Kayla Paulk Bachelor of Science in Music Music Theory, Aural Skills, Pr.mo Vocal Coach. Accompanist Kim Hudson Tamara Raatz Flute Clarinet Nell Rutland Bruce Keeling Associate Director of Bands Minors Trombone Percussion, Music Technology John Kennedy Dustin Seifert Piano Trumpet. Music Education Director of Bands, Low Brass Cindy Kennedy Roland Steams Music Technology French Hom Guitar Roberto Mancusi Jeanie Wozencraft-Omellas Votee Vo,ce For more information: John Olsen Department of Mus,c ENMU Staaon 16 Portales, NM 88130 (800) FOR-ENMU www.enmu.edu/music The New Mexico lvfusician - Spring. 2006 15 Orchestra Section Ruth Striegel, Vice President everything! Serving as your vice alphabetical. rather than ranked. order. president has opened my eyes to what Auditions will be held in Albuquerque a bargain All-State is. So many people at Cibola HS on Oct. 25 and 26 and work so hard for little or no payment to will end in Las Cnices al NMSU on put together this great event Please Oct. 27. Please check the website thank them when you have a chance. regularly, in case I lind that I've made And I thank all of you for your great a mistake in the audition materials and work at chair auditions and throughout have to post a correction! the conference. Apo Hsu will conduct the 2007 Both the Symphony and Concert Symphony Orchestra. Born in Taiwan. Orchestras gave great pcrfonnances she earned a Bachelor's degree in under the capable direction of Bridget piano from National Taiwan Normal Reischl and Richard Meyer. Our co Cnivcrs1ty and a Master's degree in chairs, Art Sheinberg. Donna Loomis, double bass from the Hartl School. Kurt Chrisman and Thomas Goodrich, studying with Gary Karr. She has been I know that by the time you read did a wonderful job, as did Matt Moon. the music director of 1he Oregon this you will be hard at work preparing who helped out when TI10mas was ill. Mozart Players. U1e Women·s for concerts. trips. and other events rhat Bridget and Richard made a point ot· Philhannonic of San Francisco. and the mark tht: end of the school year. l hope telling me U1at they had a wonderful Springfield, MO Symphony. She has it has been a good and productive year experience in New Mexico. The} worked with young people in a variety for you and your students. Perhaps enjoyed working with our students. and of settings, and 1s currently the you 're already thinkmg about they felt welcomed and supported b} orchestra director at the National preparing your stude111s for All-State the teachers Our clinicians. Steve Taiwan Normal University. You can 2007! 13ut before we look ahead to McNcal and Manin Norgaard. gave learn more about her al next year. let s take a look back at All infonnati, e and interesting W\\" gt.;OCittes.com apo hsu, index ht Statc; 2006 prcscntat10ns. Thanks to DceAnn ml John Clinton\\ ill conduct the 2007 String auditions last fall went \\'ell. Cason and Ruth Klein for taking care Concert Orchestra Mr Clinton is the and we had more :.tudents aud11ion of those two gcntlcm.:n. £·.xecut1vc Director or the Oklahoma than m the previous year Keep talking Congratulations Lo Jonathan (enter for Arts Edueal1on {O(Al::.) at to your s1udents about the All-State Annerding and the Albuquerque the University of Central Oklahoma experience! The morc kids audition. Academy Chamber Players. who gave and conductor of the Oklahoma Youth the better our orchestras will be. John an outstanding perfom1ance at the Orchestra. lie was for many years the Schutz. Aaron Flemmg and David I lonors Concert! In addition to their Director of Fmc Arts for the Nonnan Cha,ez did a great job of hosting the All-State concert. they perfom1ed at (OK) public schools He has conducted auditions and creating the audition tbe AST A National Orchestra Festival All-State and All-Disrnct orchestras in schedules. Our two audition judges, in Kansas City m March. where lhey seven states. You can learn more about Carmelo de los Santos and Kim received Superior ratings. It's been him at www.camd.ucok.edu/ocae/. Freclenburgh of UNM. were quite a year for them! Both of these conductors bring a professional, conscientious, and So now it's lime to plan for next wealth of experience to share with our friendly. They put in Jong hours on our year's All-State. Our audition materials students! behalf. I couldn't have asked for a commillee has selected the music to be Our featured clinician for 2007 better audition team. used for the next round of auditions. will be Carrie Lane Gruselle. Carrie Lots of behind the scenes work My thanks to the committee, Ruth teaches elementary and middle school goes on to make All-State work Klein. Gloria Velasco, Kathy strings in Appleton. Wisconsin. and smoothly. Joe Keith and Charles Dollahon, Doug Poff, Eric Walters, teaches for the Lawrence University Brandebury of Music Mart do a lot of David Schepps, Art Sheinberg and Academy of Music. She composes and detail work so that our students get the Dale Kempter. At our section meeting arranges music for her own students, right music. Pam Towry-Church we voted to keep the audition material and has been published extensively by coordinates all the percussion. bands playing time down to five minutes. For Alfred and FJH . l use her music a lot and orchestras, for A II-State. Diantha that reason you may notice that the because it's enjoyable, musically Swoboda and Larry Wheeler take care music is shorter this year. We also satisfying, and gives interesting parts of all our facility needs. and coordinate voted to post the audition results on the to all instruments. Carrie is very with UNM. Don Gerheart deals with website with student names m involved in Comprehensive 16 The Ne11 Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 Orchestra ... Musicianship Through Perfonnance. a at next year's convention. Although the conductor, recommended by Richard project of the Wisconsin Music group was small, most people were Meyer Educators Association, and will share willing to do multiple jobs. Symphony Orchestra some highlights of CMP with us. For Aaron Fleming and Don Gerheart First Choice: Tim Russell, ASU more on CMP. go to visited the meeting. Aaron brought our orchestra conductor, recommended by www.wmea.com/CMP/mdex.html. attention to MENC's partnership with Art Sheinberg Jf you teach guitar, or have a " Feed the Children," and asked that we Second Choice: Wes Kenney. Ft. colleague that does, you may have consider attending the national MENC CoUins. CO Symphony, recommended noticed that NMMEA is paying more conference April 19-23 in Salt Lake by Steve McNeal attention lo guitar education recently. City. Don thanked us for all we do. Tilird Choice: Gary Lewis. Texas We are embarking on a five-year plan mentioned that we bad a relatively low Tech U orchestra conductor that will culminate in an All State rate of no shows at string audHions, (Lubbock), recommended by Dale Guitar section. with its own clinics and and that 98% of students were Kempter and Jeff Turner ensembles! John Truitt of the registered for auditions by the deadline Fourth Choice: Sergio Espinosa. Albuquerque Academy is heading up this year. He asked tJrnt we continue to UT-Arlington. recommended by Jeff rh1s effort. We will continue lo have check the NMMEA web site. He Turner guitar clinics at All-State while John recommended that teachers join the Ruth will contact Lhese people m holds a regional event at the Academy National Federation of State High order of preference and secure over thl! next several years. Stay tuned! School Associations Music conductors for 2008. Somewhere, several of you are Association, because the dues are only String Auditions reading this article and thinking. $20 and membership gives you Fewer kids auditioned 111 fall of ''Should I consider applying to have personal liability insurance. 2004 than in 2003 This year our my orchestra chosen as the 2007 Honor Greg Fant has asked that the numbers were back up to 2003 levels Orchestra?" Please do! We need an orchestra teachers find two candidates We need more bass students to I lonor Orchestra for next year. and it to run for Orchestra Vice President. audition; we just barely had enough could be your group! The deadline for Ruth described the work involved. basses to fill 1.he orchestras. and were applying is June I. The niles arc in the After some discussion. we decided to fortunate that the bands dido· t need handbook. which you can find at ask Eric Walters and Ruth Klein. any basses. On the other hand, the bass nmmca.com. Middle school and high (Neither was in attendance. sections m both orchestras arc strong. school groups are both welcome to Subsequently Eric agreed to run, but We would also benefit from having ,tpply. Rulh Klein declined.) more violist:; audition. We had 250 Best wishes for a satisfying end to Conductors students register for string auditions. the school year and a restful summer. Our conductors for 2007 will be Of those. 217 actually auditioned for John Clinton, the Executive Director or 136 positions. Orchestra Section Meeting the Oklahoma Center for Arts Dale Kempter brought up the fact .\ll State 2006 Education, for Concert Orchestra, and that when the audition results were January s. 2006 Apo Hsu, Music Director of the posted on the website. the students National Taiwan Normal University were listed in ranked order. Several Ruth Striegel, NMMEA Orchestra VP, Symphony Orchestra, for Symphony people thought this was inappropriate. presided. DeeA.nn Cason was 1.he Orchestra. We discussed conductors Gloria Velasco moved that the audition secretary. for 2008 as follows: results be posted on the website in Ruth thanked eve1yone for helping Concert Orchestra alphabetical order. Art Sheinberg with the conference. She reminded the First Choice. Mindy Loewen, seconded, and the motion was accepted group to check our websile. Coronado High School. Colorado unanimously. nmmea.com, often for mformation and Springs. recommended by Steve Ruth passed out copies of lhe updates. She also mentioned all the McNeal audit.ion form we current.ly use for orchestra events still to come at the Second Choice: Jeff Turner. Plano string auditions. She read a number of conference. She asked that people High School, Plano, TX. recommended recommendations from the 2005 thank Joe Keith and Don Robertson for by DecAnn Cason audition team (Kim Frcdenburgh and their help with the conference. and Third Choice: Bob Phillips, Alfred Cannelo de los Santos) regarding reminded the group that the exhibits Publishing/Michigan, recommended by revision of the fonn. Donna Loomis, end tonight. Ruth passed around a Richard Meyer who was on the audition team in 2004, sign-up sheet and asked that people Fourth Choice: Brandon McBrien, was present and offered her sign up for jobs they'd be willing to do Orange County. CA, high school perspective as well. A lengthy The New Mexico Musician Spring. 1006 17 Orchestra... discussion followed and motions were 2. Alexander technique Viola: Scale: F melodic minor, 3 offered to change the audition form: 3. Managing the private studio octaves, quarter note = 90, separate I. Art Sheinberg moved and Doug (Gloria and Juli Palladino have bows. Etude: Kruetzer 42 Studies or Poff seconded that the fom1 use a recommendations for this.) Caprices, International edition, #31 , total of 250 points (currently has Ruth asked that teachers consider beginning unti l downbeat of measure I 00 points.) Voted down. applying for 2007 Honor Orchestra, 26, quarter note = 69. Solo: 12 2. Jonathan Armerding moved and and told the group U1at more Fantasias for Viola Unaccompanied by Dale Kempter seconded that the infonnation was in the NMMEA G.F. Telemann. Fantasy# 12, Movt. I, form use 400 points. Approved. handbook. which is posted on our eighth note = 72, Movt. 2. quarter note 3. Karen Schindwolf moved and website. - 11 2; Orchestral excerpt,; and sight Cherokee Randolph seconded that reading {provided at audition.) the bottom line read "Judge's 2006 ALL-STATE STRJNG Signature" rather than AUDITION MATERIALS Cello: Scale: A melodic minor scale, 3 .. Auditioner's Signature." Audition Dates - Oct 27, 2006 at octaves, quarter note = 90, separate Approved. NMSU (Las C ruces), Oct 25-26 bows. Etude: Schroeder 170 4. Discussion on whether 10 drop lhe at Cibola H.S. (Alb.) Foundation Studies Vol. I Carl required solo and add a contrasting Fischer, #41, beginning through etude. Consensus is to leave things NOTE: Rowings are to be followed measure 68, quarter note = 132. Solo: as they are now. as marked in the editions listed Sonata in a minor, second movt, by 5. Art moved and Cherokee below for the etudc and as marked Vivaldi (no repeats); Orchestral seconded to add "Musicality" to in the solo and orchestral excerpts excerpts and sight-reading (provided at the subheadmgs under Solo. WHICH WJLL BE MAILED TO audition.) Approved. ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS. For 6. Discussion on length of solo and more information, contact Ruth Bass: Scale: A maJor scale, 2 octaves, ctude. Art moved and DecAnn Striegel, Orchestra VP. quarter note - 90, separate bows seconded that all parts of the l::.tude· Sunandl 30 Studies. audition. not including sight Violin: Scale: D major, 3 octaves, International edition. ctude # 18. reading, be limited to S minutes quarter note 90. separate bows measures 1-40, quarter note .,, 84. Solo: playing time. fhis means that the Elude: Kreutzer 42 Studies or Sonata 111 c minor by D. Scarlatti. solo and etude must be Capnces. International edition, Etudc quarter note = I 00. Orchestral excerpts considerably shorter. Approved. # l 6. measures 19 - dmvnbcat of 36. and sight-reading (provided at 2006 Audition Materials Solo: Mozan Concerto K. 373, last audition. I. Ruth Klein and Gloria Velasco movement, abridged; Orchestral will choose the audition materials excerpts and sight-reading (provided at for violin. audition.) 2. Doug Poff and Kathy Dollahon will choose the audition materials for viola. 3. David Schepps and Eric Walters will choose the audition materials for cello. 4. Art Sheinberg and Dale Kempter will choose the audition materials for bass. e~• a uquerque Art offered to create study CDs with tlie solos and etudes for each 2 9 instrument, as he did last fall. Everyone thought that was a great idea. l'ocuaad, lull-Bodied Thank you to Art and to the other people who played on the 2005 CD. Sound; Durable I and to the people volunteering lo AfLordable choose audition materials for next year. se ondwin repalrOhotmall.com Suggestions for Clinic Topics I. Carbon fiber bows 18 The New Mexico M11sicia11 Spring. 2006 The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 19 General Music/ Junior High Section Bambi Hays, Vice President We will also bring back the ever instruments, etc. [f you would like popular "Folk Dance & Sharing your groups to be considered for next Session .. which we had to cancel this year here are some guidelines for year due to Thursday·s keynote submission: speaker. Rebecca Ortega from APS 1. A tape of a recent perfom1ancc has offered to organize this workshop. (not more than a year old) lf you have something that you want to 2. Letter from your local share please contact Rebecca or me. superintendent of schools stating Thanks to all of you who have that your group has the pennission submitted workshop proposals for next of the district to participate year. This is a big help! Anyone"' ho 3. Teacher submitting must be a is interested in presenting a workshop member of MENC 'NMMEA at All-State should send me a short 4. Your school district is financially description of your presentation. It is responsible for your group's my hope to create a file of workshop expenses I want to cake this time to thank proposals from NMMEA members 5. Application forms can be everyone who helped to make our 2006 with 2 or 3 years worth of ideas for downloaded from 1he NMMEA All-Stale conference a success. future vice-presidents to draw from as web site Thanks to all who attended in spite of well as ideas and contact infom1ation 6. Please send your submissions 1he fact that this year's conference was for headline clinicians. Headline postmarked no later than June I to Chuck Watts Call Toll Free: 800-827-1371 Email: [email protected] THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO DEPARTMENT OF DR. LOWELL E. GRAHAM. CHAIR You BELONG HERE OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN MUSIC EDUCATION, MUSIC PERFORMANCE, THEORY AND COMPOSITION, MUSIC THEATRE, AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006 SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2006 PROUDLY ANNOUNCING THl FIRST ANNUAL TEXAS BANDMASTERS AsSOCIATION SYMPOSllJA't ON THE UTEP CAMPUS JUNE 9-11, 2006 500 WEST UNIVERSITY AVE EL PASO, TX 79968 (915) 747-5606 WWW.UTEP.EDU/MUSIC The !New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 21 Choral Section Shelly Andes, Vice President of the choral selections. Faculty (Denise Baccadutre); and two members Fred Bugbee and Nancy sessions by Alfred Publications Joy of NMSU. and Jennifer Lau specialist, Sally Albrecht. Thank and Kevin Vigneau of UNM: as you. presenters. for sharing your well as UNM alumnus. Regina time and expertise with New Chavez. shared their instnunental Mexico music educators. Special talents to add to the magic of our thanks. again, to Joe Keith and All-State experience. Music Mart. Your enthusiastic © Our audition team shared a week support of choral music in our and a lot of patience lo make lhis state makes a difference! event possible for our students. © Thank you to all who helped with From NMSU-Martha Rowe and monitoring, presiding, doing Philip Christiansen; from memory auditions. and doing ENMU-Jason Paulk and Roberto whatever was needed. Special Mancusi; and from UNM thanks to fonner Choral Vice To quote The Beatles, "I gel by Regina Carlow and Brad Presidents. Pat Jones. Diane with a little help from my friends." To Ellingboe. Schutz. Steve Thorp and Brian friends one and all who worked © The audition site chairs did a great Uerling, who continue to offer together to make All State 2006 a great job: Las Cruces- Diane Schutz: assistance and encouragement. success, l say THANKS! 1"11 list some Portales- Jeanie Ornellas and © Last but certainly not least. specific helpers below, but I'm sure I Dustin Seifert; and Diantha Swoboda and Larry can't begm to list everyone \\ho Albuquerque- Regina Carlow Wheeler. our site-coordinators. chipped m. Please know that all are (w/Lissa Clark and Pat Jones) and Executive Director. Don appreciated as wc keep working © Wednesday night Memory Gerheart keep our New Mexico together to help choral music lhnve m Auditions went smoothly thanb All-State nmning smoothly They the great state of New Mexico to re-designers coordinators Dan arc truly amazing' Ho(ld and Steve Thorp and their All-State 200l>-Thank) ou! crew. 2007-AII-State '\1usic Festival And rd like to thank the follov, mg © The Honor Concert on Thursday In-Service Conference folks who helped lo make All S•ate night included a stellar 2006 a success: perfom1ance by the Rio Rancho AU-State Audition Process Mid-High School Concert Choir, Handbook changes based on our © Our guest conductors, Edie under the direction of Crystal Section Meeting Vote Copley and JoMichael Scheibe. Troy. TI1e Friday night program did a fantastic job with our young featured a wonderful performance The following wording has been singers. They were pleased with by the Ne" Mexico Symphony approved by the NMMEA Executive our snidents · efforts, and the Orchestra Chorus. under the Committee for inclusion in our revised Saturday performances were top direction of Roger Melone NMMF.A Handbook· notch. © The conference choral workshops ''Students will sing one of three 8- © We had excellent support from co were well attended and we measure sample sight-reading chairs Virginia Nickels-Hireock provided our choral directors with exercises of equal difficulty. All sight and Monica Leaming- Treble several options. Joe Keith and reading exercises will be limited to 2/4, Choir; and Lee Ann Gibson, Paula Music Mart presented our reading 3/4, 4/4. Skips and intervals will be in Nichols and Carol Barnes- Mixed sessions. Other workshops the tonic triad. No skips shall be larger Choir; and accompanjsts Daniel presented include the following: than a fiflh. Examples will be in major Cummings-Treble Choir, and two guitar sessions (David keys of up to 3 sharps or 3 flats. Kayla Paulk (ENMU)- Mixed Ostrovit7 & Mark Scholz); a Exercises may include whole. half. Choir. session on sight-reading using the quarter, and eighth notes and © Special thanks to Greg Fant Kodaly method (Regina Carlow. corresponding rests. Exercises will (NMSU) and Brad Ellingboe UNM); a session on "varsity begin on either the tonic or the (VNM) for helping 10 pro, ide vocals". with Moriarty High dominant, and will end on the tonic. outstanding university School students demonstrating Students will be given the same ms1rumen1alists to enhance several pop vocal arranging techniques procedure in each audition room: 22 The i\'e11 Mexico Musician Spring. 2006 Live, Learn, and Thrive Musical Opportunities for Life! The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 23 Choral. .. Students may sing tlu·ougb the preference will be given LO AAAAA Volunteer Interest - E-mail Shelly if assigned exercise during a one-minute AAAA schools. you want Lo help with various things. preparation and study time. Al the end The Official Application fom1 of the onc-mjnute study time. the (available under fonns on the NMMEA Rules and Regulations - student will sing the exercise for NMMEA Website), letter of Went over briefly adjudication. Before and after the study permission, performance recordings, time, the accompanist or judge will and scores should all be sent by Old Business play the following: registered mail postmarked by June I, • Sandra Snow and Jonatllon Reed 2006, to me at the following address: will direct next year's All-State I. Octave Scale Shelly Andes • Dates for 2007 are on the web 2. Arpeggio 1-3-5-8-5-3-1- 5-1 + PO Box 11158 (January 3 - 6, 2007) 3. Tonic Albuquerque, NM 87192 • Would like a committee to hire 4. Starting Pitch'' conductors more years in advance Januar), 2006-Cboral Section • Encourage students to become All-State Audition Sites-Fall, 2006 Meeting, Keller Hall, UNM choir directors (Submitted by Pat Jones • Tri- M - we were encouraged lo Oc1ober 23-25, 2006 & Becky Talbott) start chapters in our schools by Albuquerque, UNM Roy Stubbs (Site Coordinator. Regina Carlow) Welcome: I. Don Gerhean Hello and New business Oc1ober 26, 2006 welcome to the 62"J NMMEA All • Submit names to Shelly by e-mail Ponales. ENMU Mate. Continue to visit the web for 2008 conductors. (Site Chair. Jeanie Ornellas) site. He encouraged as much • If you want 10 !->Crve on U1e communication as possible selection committee e-mail Ocloher 17 & 28, 2006 between each other and the board Shelly. Las lruu!s, NMSU NFHS - see bwchurc (personal • Honor choir for 2007 preference (Sue Chair, Diane SchulL) liab11ity is av:ulablc for S20.00.) to AAAAtAAAAA schools this 2. Brad Ellingboe Wdcome. year. Send recordings to Shelly All-State 2007 Guest Conductors Started a series of endowed Forms arc on the web: your scholarships for singers. Dmner on principal must suppo11 U1e Mixed Choir - Dr. Sandra Snow Friday (5-7) al the faculty club. audition. (Michigan State University) No summer workshop this year at UNM. Volunteers/All-State audition team/ Treble Choir Dr. Jonathan Recd 3. New people introduced All-State audition site chairs - (Michigan State University) themselves. THANK YOU! All-State 2007-Choral Workshops NMMEA State Honoree David Memory audition team With the help of Music Mart, Gerig Things went much smoother this we·rc working to bring in clinicians for year on Wc.-:d. eveniug. Thanks to Dan our 2007 Conference. If you have a 2006 All-State Honor group - Rio Hood and Steve Thorp for revising the particular interest that you think others Rancho Mid-high Concert Choir - process! would find useful, or if you know of Crystal Troy, conductor We did send some home this year specific clinicians you would like to so the students know this does happen. see present at All-State, please contact 2006 Evening Performances BrieOy touched on other points listed me as soon as possible. Encourage attendance on handout. 2007 Honor Choir 2006 NMMEA Honorees - Went Discussion on audition process The selection process is outlined through each of these After a long discussion regarding in our NMMEA Official Handbook the audition process. the choral which can be found on the website Exhibits - Visit today as U1ey close at division made the following decisions: (nmmea.com). All classifications arc 5:00 today encouraged to submit audition • Leave the basic procedure as is (not blind). applications every year: this year Award & Business Luncheon - Encouraged to attend 24 The .Ve11 /1/exicu Hush ia11 Spring. 2006 Join us in Portales . for an exciting week of music and fun! ENMU Choir Cam~ June 18-22, 2006 grades 9-I • Choir Rehearsals (emphasizing 2007 All-State Music) • Conducting Sessions • Voice Lessons • Sight Reading Sessions • Final Concert for Family and Friends • Also: Volleyball, Swimming, Talent Show, Movie Night Apply online! www.enmu.edu/choircamp For more information or application: Dr. Jason Paulk Director of Choral Activities ENMU Department of Music (SOS) 562-2798 [email protected] Et\S'rEHN NE\\' ~IEXICO - --- L'~IVl: l{SITY The ,\few Mexico Musician Spring ]006 25 Choral... • Include whole, half, quarter, and • All exercises in sight reading will Other Business eighth notes and corresponding begin on either tbe tonic or the Amy Barrett wants clinicians and rests. dominant, and will end on the solo/ensemble judges for the • Leave tbe sight reading intervals tonic. Farmington area - interested - contact as is-skips in the tonic triad with • Students may sing through the Shelly. no skips larger than a fifth. assigned exercise during a one Perhaps a teacher's choir for next • Use major key signatures of up to minute preparation and study time. year. Would rehearse on Thursday and 3 sharps or flats for sight reading. At the end of the one-minute Friday and perform on Friday night. preparation time, the student wil1 sing the exercise for adjudication. 2007 All-State Choir Repertoire (Sub_1ec1 to Change) 2007 All State Mixed Chorus 2007 All State Treble Choir Repertoire Repertoire Dr. Sandra Snow. Conductor Dr Jonathan Reed. (. onductor Michigan Stale University Michigan Stale University Ca111emus - Lajos Bardos SSA 1TB - Uhcrlebensgross - Stephen Hatfield - Editio Mus1ca Budapest (50511080) SSAA w/percussion B&ll Magn(ficat - Gallus Zeiler - SA TB (M051471393) w/SATB solo quartet and strings Sound the Trumpet - Henry Purcell Carus-Verlag (40.453/05) (full score SA - ECS (487) 40.453 l'eni. Domine -Felix Mendelssohn *Domine, labia me aperies SSA- Carus-Verlag (40.703/ 10) Orlandus Lassus - SATB - Santa There is no rose - Ronald Center Barbara (SBMP 02) SSA-Theodore Presser (312-41404) Reconciliation - Stephen Chatman - Hotaru. Koi - arr. Ro Ogura - SSA - TTBB w/ flugelborn - EC Schirmer - Theodore Presser (3 I 2-41520) (7.0403) Heart. We Will Forget Him - James (7.0464 flugelhn) Mullbolland - SSA w/ F Horn - Colla 0 My L111•e 's like a Red. Red Rose - Voce (12-50890) Rene Clausen - SSAATTBB w/violin This ls the Day - Gerald Smith - and cello - Three-Part Treble B&H Mark Foster (MF3065) (MP3065 (MOS 1472185) string parts) Hamisha Asar - Nick Page - SSA TBB Special thanks to Ross at Music - B&l-1 (M051470785) Mart for checking 011 music Baille of Jericho - arr. Moses Hogan - availability, octavo numbers, SSAATTBB Hal Leonard exact titles, etc ... (08703 139) *2007 All State Audition Piece 26 The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 Collegiate Section Pancho Romero, Vice President discussed by participating 1 received board approval to universities. pursue this proposal, and 1 have 2 Audition at the rehearsal site for contacted directors of bands at the chair positions only universities that may be involved. a. Blind auditions held by university representative on an instrument PROPOSAL #1 other than their own. (i.e. trumpet A. Supplement the NMIAJE professor auditions clarinets etc.) audition team in order to travel Audition material \),,ill be with the All-State Instrumental predetermined. 1st. pan to one Audition team and give e\'ery selection will be sent to all student in New Mexico the same participants for audition purposes. audition. b. Music to be ,;1ght-rcad at the first The New Mexico chapter of the rehearsal. International Association of Jazz c. Rehearsal location other than Educators has celebrated its 20th l\1arc.h I. 2006, temperature was in the UNM (Large enough venue lo anni\'ersary with this past conference mid 70's here m Las Cruces. Whal a accommodate a large ensemble) - held in Las Cruces in January 2006. wonderful slate 10 live in. I've spent Albuquerque Academy, The first NMIAJE conference was held lhe past few weekends adjudicating Hoftinantown Bapltst Church in Las Cruces in 1987. and mid and high school solo d Rehearsals will begin on Smee HS mcept1on NMIAJE has ensembles and the Albuquerque Ja12 Wednesday prior to the All-Slate been mostly self sufficient relying on Fesli\al. Folks, music ts ah\e and well activities. The rehearsal "chedule student aud1tton fees. participation in this state. will allow time for students to foes. contributions from music retail. J\fter listening to several Mid attend workshops and clinics whole sale manufactures. ru. well as a 1:ichool bands on Feb. I 7'h I attended 3 Clinician and Fees: facility sponsorship from La CueHl NMMI A's Execufr"~ Committee .i Reprcscnt~ltivcs from each I l1gh School. FNMI 1. UNM and meeting that cvenmg. I presented two part1c1paung umvcrs1ty will NMSU. fhc audi11on process has. for proposals to be considered by the determine the clmictan based upon many years. been by tape recording. board U1at would pott:nlially affect All budget and avmlab1ltty Problems with studio engineered State 2007. b. Cltmcian may be a facult} recording led to ndeo aud1t1on:. and member at a participating New late1, partial live auditions. PROPOSAL#l Mexico Uni\ersily on a rotauon Today. tv,o members of an A ~M\1EA College Division Wind basis. audition team adjudicate student Ensemble c. Each perfom1ing student will pay auditions. One member auditioning 1. To include all New Mexico a participation fee The brass. the other auditions sax and schools of higher education participating universities. rhythm section. For the size of the having an instrumental music dependent upon their level of organization. this seems to be education program. participation. "ill supplement sufficient. Rationale fees. NMMEA will contribute to The problem of inequality exists a. Give NM M EA Student Chapters a expenses related to lhe clinician. due to the fact lhat lhe not all students reason for attending NMMEA All 4. Performance: audition live. Because of budget State The lntercolicgiale Wind restraints. NMIAJE can only pay for b. Budd an alliance bet\, cen Ensemble will perfonn at the the team Lo audition in Albuquerque. universities and their students Friday evening scheduled concert. since the majority of students audition c. Opportunity to prepare and at that site. Therefore not all students perfo1m with colleagues from Future Venues arc treated equally. other universities This proposal is to be seen as a pilot This proposal wa::. tabled umil the Method program for future intercollegiate July meeting where it can be presented Each uniH:rsity will recommend venues. specifically choir and lo the Board of Director:.. qualified undergraduates to orchestra. Please email me with your participate. Selection will be made thoughts on these two proposals. This based upon instrumentation needs. is your NMMEA and we arc but your Level of participation will be sen ants The Vei, Mexico A/11.,icicm - Spring. 1006 27 Retirees/Mentoring Report Ron Lipka, Chair who receive and read this magazine to within the NMMEA. There was much urge your retired colleagues to positive input on how the retired maintain their membership so that we membership might be of value to may continue our passion to make NMMEA and especially to young music an important part of the lives of teachers. ll was noted that only band all New Mexico young people. directors seemed to be represented. lt was a blast just to get together Lipka called for the feeling of the with old friends to share the great group which by consensus approved satisfaction we have as teachers. Just ilie concept. Dick Valenzuela and that would make U1e formation of a Scott Ramsey graciously volunteered retirees group a worthy effort. to draw up a proposal to formally Here's what happened in January organize the group. Lipka offered to al All-State: work with them and serve as a conduit On January 6, 2006 an to the potential members. Valenzuela We continue to progress toward organizational meeting for the and Ramsey noted that such a proposal the fonnation of a retirees section of NMMEA retirees was held at the should be ready for presentation at the our State organization. I believe that annual All-State Conference at the July meeting of the NMMEA the retired membership can make a University of New Mexico. Attending Executive Board. substantial contribution to music were Jim Young. Joe Green, Don Those in attendance continued to education in New Mexico. At this Gerheart, Phil Pressler. Dick share experiences and thoughts but had writing we have less than sixty retirees Valenzuela, Dennis Schneider, Scott to adjourn due to time constraints. who maintain their membership in Ramsey and Ron Lipka. Discussion I welcome your thoughts and input NMMEA. I encourage each of you centered on the possible formal to [email protected] or phone me organization of a retirees organization at 505-890-0618. ~ 1'/r ;p ~ 1'r 1'r ~ ~ 1lrr 'IP 1'/r 1P 1'!r 1'/r 1'/r "' "~ronriug tl1rnugq ~tutng .. The Biggest Piano Event in the World All Spring - Enroll Early Guild auditions provide milestones from year to year as measurements of progress Audmon part1c1pJ1ton .1nd absence from school National ~uilb of ,tano IDeucqerB APPROVED BY TEXAS F.DUCA TION AGENCY Ii am interested m Jornmg thePlano Gu,; Please se,;,;; more 1nformat1on about membership and Guild goals. Spon)oreJ by lhe Jntcmauonal QMr l..irgcst Org-.iruz.Jtlon Hcadquancr}: :J Mrs of Piano Tc:achcr P.O Box 1807 '.:J Miss ------1Pmirt1lt-~-H-=--,-..,Jd-Add-,=-1---- rn tht· World !\U,tlll, TX 78767 LI.$.:\. Address Tcachc~ Oiv1,ion of American College ofMu'1c.ians Pounded m 19~9 bv lrl Alli~on City------State ZIP NMMEA Awards Nominations Due July 1 The NC\\ Mexico Music Educators and objectives of the NMMEA. For 2. At the regular spring meeting, Association, recognizing the invaluable Hall of Fame nom111at1ons. the the district president will announce service given by members of the candidate must have been an active those nominations received and accept profession in bringing the best in music music educator or administrator in any further nominations from its education to the young people of New music education in a New Mexico membership. Mexico, hereby honor that service with public or private school or mstitution 3. The district president will the establishment of a comprehensive of higher education for 20 years or appoint a three-member committee awards program. more. Nomination lo the Hall of Fame from that district to screen and select An important part of each may be made posthumously. nominees to be forwarded for further district's ~pring meeting agenda is to consideration. provide the opportunity for members to •!• Must have demonstrated 4. The district selection submit nominations for any or all of outstanding relationships with students, committee is responsible for obtaining the following awards: fellow music educators, administrators a resume and any supporting material I Music Educator of the Year: and community. for each nominee. Six copies of these This award recognizes indi'I, iduals who documents and one photo will be havL made si1:,>nificant contributions 10 •!• Must be teaching music in a New forwarded LO Lhc 11nmcd1ale past the fodd of music education in the Mexico school at the 11me the award 1s president by July I. schools of New Mexico. received for the Music Educator of the 5. The NMMEA selection 2. The John M. Batcheller Year and John M. 13atcht'ller a,.,ards committee will consist c.,f the five \ ice Award: This award recognizes presidents and the immediate past individuals who have made significant Critt:ria tor the Administrator's president, who will serve as chair of contributions to the field of music A wards include· the committee. Copies of materials in education 111 teaching elementary support of each nominee will be school music •:• The school or school district under fonvarded to each vice-president prior 3 The Hall of Fame: This a\,ard the adnunistrator's supervision must to the summer board of directors recognizes the invaluabh: service given have an exemplary music program. meeting. The committee will select and by members of the profession by with a majority or the music staff identify rec1p1cnts at the summer bringing the best in music education Lo holdmg NMMLA and MENC meeting. the young people of New Mexico Up membership. Copies of these fom1s and to three individuals will be recogmzed. necessary mfo1mation are available 4. Adrnmistrator Award: This •!• The administrator must have from the distnct presidents. on the award recognizes an outstanding served in the administrative position in NMMEA website under "forms," or school administrator who has the same school or district for no less from Don Gerbean. demonstrated support for and than three years. It is impo1iant that ~utlicicnt commitment to high-quality music information is provided in the package educauon programs 111 their school(s). •!• The administrator must be an mdicating why the nominee should be Each award will consist of a active advocate for music education in considered for an award. Do not plaque or certificate indicating the the school and community. assume that the NMMEA committee name of the award. the year, and the members know each person name of the recipient. Appropriate •!• A financial commitment to music nominated. Also include a summary of recognition will be published in THE programs must be demonstrated in the the candidate's work and a list of NEW MEXlCO MUSICIAN with school or school district. outstanding achievements which are presentation being made al the next directly related to the criteria of the All-State Music Festival •!• The administrator must show award. Include a picture, preferably a Business/ A wards Luncheon. strong leadership. good school black and white. Packages that do not The Music Educator of the Year, management. and good rapport with meet the guidelines will not be the Hall of Fame and the John M. teachers, parents, students, and other considered. Batcheller Awards have the following school administrators. All nominations for NMMEA criteria and guidelines for nominating awards must have an updated resume candidates: Procedure for Nominations: on file. Candidates not selected will I. Members submit nominations have their resume returned. To be •!• Must be a current member of in writing to their respective district considered for future awards, NMMEA and a legal resident of New presidents prior to the district spring unsuccessful candidates must resubmit Mexico and support the philosophy meeting. an updated resume. The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 29 University News Uni versity of New Mexico Quartet by Charles Ruggiero. He has conservatory in Portugal. the Academy also been involved with the is part of a larger project in which the Colleen Shei11berg commission of new saxophone works faculty also pe1fom1s in a chamber by Gu11ther Schuller, Javier Arau, orchestra and gives many solo and The fall semester marked UNM's Michael Conti, John Richards and chamber music recitals as part of the last with Dr. Susan Patrick. Associate Phanos Dymiotis. Metropolitan Orchestra of Lisbon. The Professor of Music History, who UNM's first-ever endowed trip was something of a homecoming retired this December. Dr. Patrick scholarship in choral music has been for the trio-Prof. de los Santos was the joined the faculty in 1974, after created. Named for the famous winner of the Academy's Julio earning a B.A. in music from Sophie composer, the Morten Lauridsen Cardona international violin Newcomb College (Tulane University) Choral Scholarship was announced at a competition in 2003. and Vigneau was and her M.M. and Ph.D. in musicology benefit concert of his music, with the a professor at the academy and from the prestigious University of composer present, in April, 2004, and principal oboe of its associated North Carolina at Chapel HiU. She implemented during the current orchestra from 1993-96. Plans are proceeded to teach the various period academic year. The $20.000 goal was underway to establish an exchange history courses and applied reached last fall and the first awardee program between the UNM harpsichord. as well as perform on is Roberto G6mez-Sanchez. a graduate Department of Music and the harpsichord in various faculty concerts. student in vocal performance. Academia Nacional. She coached the UNM Early Music Endowments are named for UNM's In Memoriam. George Robert, Ensemble for many years, and served long-time Director of Choral Activities 86, UNM Professor Emeritus of Piano. as Associate Dean of the College of John Clark (now retired), as well as for passed away in Albuqu~rque on Fine Arts for several years in the African-American composer (and rebruary 7, 2006. fie was born in 1990s. She also co-taught many visiting guest d1rcclor) Robert Ray Vienna. Austria. where he studied and courses with other faculty in history. ln February, UNM stnng students perfom1ed with eminent music lnnguage. and medieval studies. Dr. attended a masterclass and lturunancs of the early twentieth Patrick has always professed a love for perfom1ancc by cellist Timothee century After emigrating to the perfonnmg and has played continuo Marcel Mr. Marcel is a graduate of United States m 1938. he became a with the Chamber Orchestra of the Paris Conservatory. and is currently member of the distinguished First Albuquerque. the New Mexico a :..tudcnt at the Cooservatoire National Piano Quartet, which performed Symphony Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Superior de Musique. He was a throughout the U.S. lie also Musica, and the Desert Chorale. Since participant in the Santa Fe Chamber collaborated in concerts with many of J997, she has performed with the Music Festival's 2005 Distinguished the world's finest musicians in his ensemble she helped to found, the Young Artists program. and has won capacity as soloist and chamber Albuquerque Baroque Players. The manv first prizes in competitions mus1c1an. Numerous students of his Department is already missing her, but thro~ghout France. Last fall. cello have gone on to successful musical wishes her well in her retirement. students were treated to a recital given careers. For over thirty years. as a Eric Lau was hired this year as by another wonderful cellist. Evan member of the Seraphil1 Trio, George Assistant Professor of Saxophone. He Drachman, grandson of the legendary Robert enchanted audiences with his has been on the faculty at UNM since Russian cellist. Gregor Piatigorsky. supreme artistry. His colleagues 2003 as a visiting assistant professor. Mr. Drachman's program included appreciated his musicianship. modesty, Dr. Lau's credentials include a D.M.A. Brucb's Kol Nidrei and the Dvorak kindness and generosity of spirit. and M.M. from Michigan State Cello Co11cerlo (with piano). The George is survived by his wife of 61 University and an undergraduate following day, he gave a 3-hour years. Elaine Robert. their daughter, degree from Louisia11a State masterclass in UNM's Keller Hall. Peggy (Carl) Widhalm; and grandsons, University. He has taught at the Crane Violin professor Cam1elo de los Jason. Brandon. and Ryan Clark of School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, at Santos, viola professor Kimberly Denver. Colorado, brother-in-law, Fred Olivet College in Michigan, and at Fredenburgh and oboe professor Kevin (Lane) Todrys of New York, and Hope College in Michigan as both Vigneau traveled to Lisbon last year as countless friends and admirers who saxophone professor and jazz band the guests of the Academia Naciooal will miss him immensely. director. As a member of the Great Superior da Orquestra. There they Lakes Saxophone Quartet, he recorded gave three days of masterclasses and Urban Requiem by Michael Colgrass perfom1ed two concerts of chamber and Three Blues for Saxophone music. Considered the finest 30 The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 University News ... New Mexico State From the Wind Area: Lavitz (The Dixie Dregs), and the The wind and percussion area at Louie Bellson Big Band. University NMSU has been busy with concerts. All high school wind and Nancy.Joy auditions. Southwest Honor Band, and percussion students are invited to 1 the annual Jazz f.estival. We arc participate in the 4' ' annual NMSU We are pleased to share some currently preparing for the 4th annual High School Summer Band Camr 1 highlights from our Music Department. NMSU High School Summer Band beginning June 18 through the 24 • Camp. We arc happy to announce that All directors are encouraged to From the Choral Area: Steve Andre from Grapevine High participate in the Directors Clinic Lasl year NMSU Choirs was School in Grapevine. Texas will be the during the same week. Directors may selected to perform at the National guest clinician for the weeklong high receive credit for the week long session Cathedral in Washington. DC for school camp. The Band Director's For more infonnation and application "New Mexico Day," on June I I, 2006. clinic. to be held in conjunction with for both the camp and directors clinic. The Cathedral honors each state the High School camp, will be taugh1 check our website: nmsu.edu -music periodical!}, (about every four years) by Gary Doherty from Midland High and look for summer band camp. with a special day on which School in Midland. Texas. The Mesilla Valle) Concert representatives of that state participate The semester began with the Jaa Band completed their 18th season \\ ith in the Sunday i;crvice. NMSU Choirs Ensemble presenting a concert of all concerts on March 26. with Mr. \\ as chosen to represent New Mexico female music and guest artists. The Richard Castiglione as guest in singing selections for a 25-minute a headliners included Lisa Kerr of conductor, and May 14 with Dr. Greg capclla prelude before the service. Albuquerque. Ne\\ Mexico. and Kathy Fanr as guest conductor. rn addition to Approximately 40 to 50 singers from Kosins of Detroit, Michigan. the band's four regular season various choirs under Dr. Jerry All's Symphonic Winds performed \\ ilh concerti., U1cy ha\ e perfon11ed outreach direction \\ ill be making the trip 111 trnmpcter John I loll of the Dallas concerti. at The Deming Arts Center, June. The group will consist mostly of Opera in a presentation of Eric and for Las Cnices Youth Concerts for undergraduate choral students, Ewazen's new concerto for rrumpct fourtJ1 graders. members of Masterworks Choir, and and wind ensemble entitled The Las Cruces Ne\\ Horizons community members. We would like ··oanzantc " The Symphonic Winds Band has perfonnct.l two season to thank Mary Kay Papen, state senator Young Artist Cornpet1t1on wa~ held in concert.c; and one outreach concert for from Las Cmces for being the Choirs· late March with the I \I place winner La,; Cnices area 4•h grader:... The New Washington D.C. coordinator. performing at the "Season Finale" Horizons Band Camp is June I 2 - 17. Members of our state government, concert in April. The Jazz Ensemble For more information on either band, churches, religious leaders, and pre)>ented a Gospd meets Jazz concert please contact Dr.William Clark at individuals throughout New Mexico followed by the annual NMSU Jazz (505 )646-1582 will be a part of the service. We are Festival. featuring Byron Stripling, star encouraging alumni in the DC area to of Broadway musical, Satchmo and From the String Area: come to Lhe service. If you need more featured soloist with the Boston Pops. The Las Cmces Symphony at infonnation. feel free Lo call the choral Symphonic Winds had an exciting NMSU celebrating its 26111 c;eason and office al 505-646-1993, or check oul afternoon in a joint concert with its seventh season of sold-out concerts, the website: http://choirs.nmsu edu. Coronado High School from El Paso, under the direction of Dr. Lonnie Dona Ana Lyric Opera (DALO) TX and Mayfield High School in Las Klein. has presen1cd four classics will open its 2006-2007 season with Cruces. Dorn Famularo, Ed Pias, Scoll concerts featuring internationally Stephen Sondheun's most popular Ney and Dr. Fred Bugbee were renowned artists including Alex3llder show: Into the Woods. Performances featured clinicians and perfo1mer at Markov. Violin; Maurizio Moretti. will be August 5 (8 pm), August 6 (3 NMsu·s Day or Percussion held on Piano; Lynn Harrell, Cello and Helen 111 pm), August 11 (8 pm), August 12 (8 March 5 • Dom Famularo has Nightengale, Violin; Andrea Padova, pm), August 13 (3 pm). DALO presented master classes and clinics Piano and composers William welcomes American Southwest around the globe and was a special McGlauglin and Joan Tower. Theatre's veteran Tom Smith as Stage guest perfonner at the first-ever Buddy Highlights of the 2005-6 season director and Artistic director Dr. Philip Rich Tribute Concert. He bas include two world premieres and the Christiansen will serve as musical perfonned with the Buddy Rich Big first-ever national broadcast of the director for the production. Band, B.B. King, Lionel Hampton, LCSO at NMSU on Fred Child's Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones), T The Ne11 Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 31 University News ... Performance Today featuring Louis March 8-1 I. The ENM U performing and lecturing at the McG lauglin 's "Remembering Icarus.•· Chamber Singers perfonned in University of Salzburg during the week Outreach programs this year Albuquerque and Santa Fe from March of April 10-14, 2006. The feature "Sweet Sounds!" (Musicians 16-19, culminating with a performance international institute is entitled Music in Residence). Musicians and Artist in St. Francis Cathedral. Our spring and Resistance: 1933-1945 and will faculty of NMSU are matched with choral concert, entitled "Music of New accompany the 'Kontrapuukte' participating scbools for a series of Mexico: Spanish and Native American programmes at the Salzburg Easter eight monthly visits. During these Song," took place on Tuesday, March Festival 2006. The focus of the sessions, the musicians share their 21. The University Singers ensemble institute is the music by composers passion and enthusiasm for creating traveled to Santa Fe to perfonn the affected by the edicts of the Third music while helping students learn Puccini "Messa di Gloria" with the Reich. The conference will take place about the orchestra. "Music In Our Santa Fe Symphony on March 29 and in Salzburg during the Easter Festival. Schools'' offers free concerts for K-12 30. Our final choral performance of the The director of the institute is Sir students at Las Cruces and Gadsden semester will take place in the Simon Rattle. Public Schools. Schools choose from University Theatre Center on May 4. The sixth annual £NMU Concert the following: String Quartet, Brass The w1iversity choirs and local citizens Band Clinic took place in the Campus Quintet, Woodwind Quintet and the will perfonn the Puccini en masse. Union Ballroom on April 3 & 4. Percussion Ensemble. Y.E.S. (Youth Chorus Teachers: don't forget the Professor Robert D. Jorgensen, Education Symphony) offers free exciting opportunity available for your Director of Bands at The University of passes for students to hear aH dress students at ENMU this summer. We Akron, served as clinician and guest rehearsals of the LCSO. "Side By will host our annual High School Choir conductor. Participating ensembles Side" is a program that pairs schools Camp in Portales from June 18-22 The included: Hobbs High School from Las Cruces, Mayfield. Onate and fee is a very modest $200.00 if you Symphonic Band (Rusty Crowe. Alamogordo high schools with NMSU rcgtstcr before May 31. There are price conductor). Yucca Ju1110r 1-hgh Varsity students and musicians from the breaks for students who come from Band (Matthew Seltzer, conductor). LCSO, culminates in a perfonnance of schools who bring eight or more CIO\'LS High School Symphony Band major symphonic works for orchestra. students and for those who live within (Bill Allred, conductor), and the Family And Youth Concerts perform 30 miles and plan to commute. For Artesia High School Concert Band for all area 5th grade students tn Dona more mfonnation. please v1s1t: (Tom Dillon. conductor). Tbc event Ana County. The Family concert is www.enmu.edu/mus1c. Click on the concluded with a concert presented by open to the public at reduced ticket "vocal" tab and then the "choir camp" the Artesia High School Concert Band prices and featured Lyn Dillies in tab. and the ENMU Wind Symphony. "Magic at tbe Symphony.'' There is Dr. Tamara Raatz wi II be Much continued success! also an "instrument petting zoo'' prior to this concert. The LCSO at NMSU offers a full palate of musical offerings for the community. Eastern New Mexico ·- . . .. . ~ .. . ' University Dustin Seifert Support Your Advertisers Greetings from Eastern New Mexico University! The spring proved to be a busy semester for choral singers at ENMU. ortNMMEA! Numerous Music Education students represented ENMU at the TMEA Convention in San Antonio Feb. 15-18. The ENMU Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association traveled to the Southwest convention in St. 32 The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 District Presidents' Reports Diistrict 2 - Southeast Carol Barnes Thank you to each one for musical experience. while taking a lot bringing such distinction to District 2 ! of work. is what keeps our students It was a wonderful All -State and T hope engaged and attracts them to a your batteries arc stil I recharged and continued involvement in music you are ready lo head on in to thi:. throughout their lives. And that is the "festive'' part of the year! payoffl So. get lots of sleep. drink lots Large group concert and sight of water. take your vitamins. get some reading festival arc just around the clown time and Cl1JOY the hard work! comer and I know you arc workmg Remember to keep an eye on the hard to get ready. I have to remmd NMMEA website for information and myself to keep an eye on the lrue updates. Portales Junior High School purpose of thi:. exercise and not to be will host our Spring Meeting on WOW! What a great showing by 1 too overnhclmcd b) it. Teaching kids Saturda). Ma}' 13 h at LOO pm. Please the isoutheas1 D1stnct at All-State this and teaching music arc not mutually be there and be 1h111king about any vcar with 1hc honor groups and the exclusi\e terms, and a challenging NMMEA A wards Nominations you N/1.l'MEA awards for individuals. may have to make at that lime. Sec you there! The t,Ve,i> Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 33 District 3 - North Central Jane Gerheart 1 months went that arc now gone by. for May 13 h at St. Michael's High For those of you still hard al School in Santa Fe. The meeting will helping our kids leam about music I start at I :30 PM. Please make it a salute you. You are so important lo priority to attend. One item to be your students both because of who you addressed is the dwindling arc and because music is what you are participation in Solo and Ensemble. Do fortunate enough to teach. As the we have a solution? Election of school year concludes make how you officers is once again on the agenda. get there memorable. While l am not averse to continuing as Thanks to our members who president it would be great to have stepped up to the plate and organized someone new from our district in that and ran our successful District Honor position. The job is primarily running Clinic. It was wonderful to see new the district meetings. However the big people involved in that. Your personal and professional perk of being acknowledgement of mistakes made, the president is in becoming a member lessons learned, and apparent of the NMMEA Board of Directors. Is iL because we are always so eagerness to do it again (but better) The knowledge gained from learning caughL up in Lhc momeol that we are was terrific and it will make us a the workings of the state organization yearly surprised and panicked to find stronger district. Thanks also to those is invaluable. Be thinking about it. the end of a school year once again of you who participated in and fulfilled I hope the end of the year goes upon us? I am retired and it still creeps your responsibilities at All-State. well for you all. Remember, it's all up on me and I wonder where the Our spring meeting is scheduled about the kids. 1H1MariachiCONNECTION1NC. Manacbi lk Ballet Folldorico rteadquarters LEADING TRADfflON INTO 'IHE FUTURE D.ANCI SHOii,' IDUCAftONAL VIDIOS & INSTRUMENTS AVAILABLE TOLL FREE 1•877 •565•5222 Mon. - Fri. 10 am -6 pm · Sat. 10 am -4 pm P.O. 's Welcome • Group Discounts • Largest Selection In Stock n1ariachiconnection 2106 W Commerce· San Anlomo. Texas 78207 • Fax : (210) 271-3654 34 The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 District 6 - Central Katheryn Josselyn that really stood out. Bill Austell and and Marie Smrt. Your many hours of Anthony Baca really kept the volunteer work are very much Symphomc Band working like a well appreciated by me and all the other oiled machine. Thanks for all your teachers and students in our District. hard work guys. It was n joy lo hear You Rock! the many voices of Rio Rancho Mid Please check our Central Distnct l ligh Choir under the direction of calendar for upcoming events on the Crystal Troy al the evening honor NMMEA website. And mark your concen and it felt great to honor our calendars for our District Spring own Henry Eslrada as Music Educator meeting to be held on Saturday. May of1he Year. 6'h (a 9:30am in the LUIS Band I would al<;o like 10 thank all of Room. Please ha,e your 2006-2007 our festival chairs and sight hosts for school calendars handy and have some making this year such a success fl is names for our state honoree Greetings from District 6. It was only through your hard work and nominations. great lo see so many faces from our dedication that the festivals have run so Thanks to all of you in District 6 District helping to make the 2006 \11- smoothly. Thank you! who made this year a success. I hope Stalc Music C'onforence a success. Lastly l would like to than!,,. the the end of the school year mns Congratulations go out to many: D1stric1 6 officers. Denise Baccadu1re. smoothly for you. however I would like to name a few Cathy Fstrada. Jeff Jolly. Kun Schmidt The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 35 District 7 - Albuquerque Keith Jordan Congratulations District Vll News Flashes I. Rick Wild, an APS elementary All-State was a great conference, music teacher recently became a very well run and organized at every Nationally Board Certified level. A special thanks to Diantha and Teacher. He is the first New Larry for doing their usual incredible Mexico music teacher to achieve job of coordinating and running the this honor. event at UNM. 2. Janet Kahn. APS Fine Arts John Converse and Steve Coordinator will receive the Snowden both hosted the district VU Albuquerque Arts Alliance MS solo and ensemble festival at "Bravos" award for arts education. Desert Ridge MS in February. It was a 3. The National Anthem Project tour well run and well coordinated event. will be making a stop in Thank you both for your great work. It's amazing how much we Albuquerque on March 2. Several Luis Delgado is our new actually pack into a school year, APS school groups will perform. Southwest Division VP for music in basketball games. football games, 4. The NMSO will present a concert MENC, which is one of the highest various other athletic events for the series for over 10.000 fourth honors anyone can receive; it's one bands, concerts, recruiting, seniors are graders from Albuquerque and the step away from the MENC presidency. doing college visits and auditions for surrounding area in early May. You must have served in the VP school next year. solo and ensemble 5. Eldorado HS and John Sanks/Kent capacity to be nominated for the festivals. middle/elementary school Erickson for hosting a great president's position. Luis is the first recruiting tours. all-stale. Jazz all-state. Albuquerque Jazz Festival. Wayne person from ou1 state to serve on that southwest honor band. various jazz Bergeron a nationally ranked board in o,er 50 years. festivals. district festivals. and in state trumpet player was the highlight Don·1 forget to submit honor band and out of state contests. graduauon. of the festival concert with our tapes by the deadline and again. thanks banquets. etc. etc, etc ... Once again on own Albuquerque Jazz Orche::.tra for all you do! behalf of the parents and the students and they were brilliant! let me say a HUGE thank you to the 6 Southwest honor band was a music teachers in every field for wonderful experience for all the everything you do. and most of it you kids that went.just a great lime. don't get paid for. Bless you! MENC Southwestern Division President Ron Chronister Th e Victory Net him." He sent him up the ladder to cut When l started participating in my state off the first piece of the victory net. MEA l began co understandd my job. I was watching a basketball game I like that coach. He's obviously When l became a state president l on TV lately where one team clinched good at teaching what he teaches. But began lo understand our profession. the league championship for the first mainly I like him because he sees the Now I think I am beginning to time in twenty-some years. Final big picture. He recognizes how so understand music education. I hope I home game. Senior Night. 1 can't tell many you never see contribute lo the am beginning to see the bigger picture. you the particulars of the game except success of a visible few. When l was 'just' a music teacher that the home team won and when the I'm a really lucky guy. I have had it was MY job to teach. Success coach was given the microphone after the opportunity to be a music teacher, rested on me. I was alone in the the senior stars had reveled in their work in my state MEA. serve as a state classroom, a one man team. It was like glory his first comment was ''l want MEA president, and now as playing one on thirty basketball. you to know that this is So-and-So's Southwestern Division President. I When I became involved in my night. He is a senior. He is our trainer. wish every music teacher could do this. state MEA I found other teachers He has been with us for four years. I often tell people that when I was whose situation was similar to mine We wouldn't be here right now without 'just' a music teacher I did my job. and we shared ideas. We helped each 36 The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 Ron Chronister . .. other to be more successful. I was not I must admit that at times I have been a music teachers and MENC either alone any more. I had more players on purist. I have been cynical of people, accepts or rejects their offer based on my team. The teams were equaling organizations, and businesses that want that very criteria. And other out. It was three on three. to be a ·part' of my music classroom assoc1at1on:. that wish to ally When I became a state president but are not trained music educators. I themselves with MENC request to do the difference between a job and a have been known to tum my nose up al so in order that we can a 11 give the profossion became clear A job is done products that are 'inferior'. I have same message to decision makers. indi\idually. Our profession is a body been knO\vn to scoff at pannerships Music is important. is needed in of qualified persons with diverse and rdationships with companies that schools. and together we support the specializations and expertise working are out to use my students 'to make a systematic. sequential teaching of it. together to increase the success rate for bud.'. Al times I have wondered hov. I may be nai"ve. 1 may be a each other. Not only am I not alone MENC could have 'stooped so low'. I Pollyanna. But. if you ever get the anymore. I am now supported by have been known to actually accuse chance to participate in a body like the professionals from all O\ er the country other organi.aitions of being downright National Executhe Board. sit in in all sorts of ways. The collective hostile to music and holding a vendella meetings "'ith the ·mover:. and \\ isclom and expertise of the MEA and against us. shakers'. or shake the hantl of the MFNC provided my team with a I find that I am changing. What I leaders of the biggest companies (both coach! I was impressed. I had it am discovering is that very few in and out of music) and Arts related Iigurcd out. companies that deal with music organizations. I think you too will I was wrong. Since I have had the educators are in it solely 'Lo make a come to this understanding. To these humbling experience of representing buck'. We see right through that and individuals. companies. and you on the National Executive Board I run U1em out pretty quickly. The organizations you and I are not '"just a have come to realize that music music industry really cares about music teacher·· To them we are the education i:. so much more than I had success in the classroom They heroes The} want tt, be on our team. ever seen or imagined. In participating provide a wide range of products and We need them on our bench. Together on our state Board and with the other services in a variety of price ranges we are more than a Job. more than a state presidents as parl of the MEN( and qualillt:!S co meet the diverse profession. We are Music l:.ducallon. National Assembly I came to demands of music teacher... m our So, the next time you give a appreciate ho\.\ deeply music cducaton, country. What may be Just right for concert. the next ume you make music tare about music students m our my situation may not appeal to or work with your students, will you sec the big country. We arc not alone. Members for you. Companies and institutions picture? Will you understand how of the music industry. entertainment that want to partner with MFNC come many arc contributing to the success or v.orld, big business, and olher offering a sen ice, opportunity. or a visible fow? Who will you im ite to associations care deeply about music product U1at they believe wil I cut down a piece of U1c victory net? students also. strengthen music education or support Websites for State and National Standards State Standards: www.nmlites.org/staodards/index.html OR nmmea.com National Standards: www.menc.org/publication/books/prekl2st.btml The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 37 NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDU CATORS ASSOClATION Board of Director's Annual Meeting University of New Mexico - Center for Fine Arts Keller Hall Stage January 4, 2006 - 1: 00 PM Members present: Aaron Fleming, President: Shelly Andes, Choral VP; magazine. If we approve a two color cover the cost would increase by Ruth Striegel, Orchestra VP: Bambi Hays. General Music VP: Frank about $100 to $ 150 per issue a fairly negligible amount. Editor Bell Romero. Collegiate VP; Chuck Gerheart, Band VP, Greg Fant, Past requested Ian McAbee who did the cover designs last summer as well as President; Neil Bell, Editor ''New Mexico Musician"; Don Gerheart, the modifications be paid. Mr. Bell suggested that $300 was an equitable Executive Director, Rudy Aragon, New Mexico Activities Association; amount for his services. Aller more discussion Rulh Striegd moved that Shawn Silva, President-Southwest District 1; Carol Barnes, Presideni we accept the blue (start) cover design, and allow Neil Bell and Jan Southeast District 2: David Barker, President-Northwest District 3; Jane McAbee to tweak the design. She further moved th at Neil pay Ian Gcrheart, President-North Central District 4; Katheryn Josselyn, President McAbee S300 for his work as designer. Seconded by Pancho Romero. Central District 6; Keith Jordan, President-Albuquerque District 7; Guest: Motion Passed. Kristen Derr, New Mexico Activities Al>soc1arion 5. NMMEA Mentoring Program - Ron Lipka Mr. Lipka was unable to be at the meeting as he was in the Student I. CaU to Order and Introductions - Aaron Fleming, NMMEA President Union serving as the Coordinator of the Exhibits. He asked Executive President Flemmg called the meeting 10 order at I :06 PM. Director Gcrheart to mfonn the Board that there hasn't been much 2. Approva l or Minutes - Board of Directors (7/23/05) (Mailed to Board activ1ry within the mentoring program. There will be a meeting of the of Directors following Summer Meetmg and also prmted m the "New Re11red Teachers on Fnday morning to discuss the possibility of formally Mexico Musician"). Chuck Gerheart moved that the minutes be accepted organizing a Retired Teachers Group and to discuss the course of action. as wntten and published. Seconded by Ruth Striegel. Hearing no changes Mr. Lipka's efforts as our Mentoring Coordinator arc greatly or addiuon, the Minutes stand as presented. appreciated. 3. Executive Director's Report 6 NMMEA District President's Reports: a. Financial Report Jane Gerheart (Nonh Centtal) reported on the D1s1ric1 4 Honor Clinic. Executive Director Gerheart presented the November Financial Several new directors helped organize our llonor Clinic. (See v. ritten Summary and highlighted a number of key figures. report) Current Assets through November 2005 $127.641.35 (November Katheryn Josselyn {Central) reported that their Honor Clinic Fcs1ivals 2004 - $1 18,137.68) went well. (See written report) Total Liabilities & Equity November 2005 = $130,086.08 (November Da,•id Barker (Nonhwest) reported that Dick Felts has recently retu-ed 2004 =- $122,085.04) Keith Jordan (Albuquerque) reported the fall festivals went well (See Revenue Over ( Under) Expenses Ycar 10 Date wnnen repon) November 2005 $14,100.65 (No,ember 2004 SD.248.37) Shawn Silva (South\\est) reported that the Las Crm;e~ All-Cit) Band b 2006 All-State Official Program - Mr Gerhcan mdicated that this 1s and the Southwest Honor Band are conung up in the next month or so. the fim progr.im 1hat was pnnted digually. The official program TI1crc arc still concerns about the lack of attendance at meet mg~. reflecll> the most current information Carol Barnes (Southea:.1) reported 1ha1 the All-State Prep for Choir at c. l:.xpen,c Form,. C 38 The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 Minutes ... M, An.Jes rcponcd that due 10 the number of auditions for Alto 1 and c Concert Band Festival Date • April 28-29. 2006 at Los Lunas High <;opr.1110 I auditions in Las Cruces had to be added on Sunda) School 1 October 23' • Two audition team member, had to switch in order 10 I I .Final Re"ie11 of the 2006 All-State Music Festi'l'a l and ln-Senice make this work Also the Albuquerque audinon ~lie was held at UNM. Conference - Aaron Fleming O, era II aud111ons went well. a. NMM EA Vice-President's Repons Ruth Striegel, Orchestra VP Bambi lfays, General Music VP • Everylhmg ready to go. Sharon "1~. Striegel indicated that according to I.he Judging sheet, the no Williams will be honored at the General Music Luncheon show numbers arc different from the Fxecutive Direcior', rcpon Pancho Romero, Collegiate VP • Evcrythrng in place and ready to ,, h1ch were taken from the audition team report l sing Cibola for the go. Jim Venon's clinics were outlined All arc encouraged to attend stnng aud111ons works, cry well. Rurh Striegel. Orches1111 VP - Everythmg 1s ready to go. Chutk Gcrhcart. Rand VP Chuck Gcrheart, Band VP - l:vcrylhing is ready to g<>. Rand) Mr. Gerhcan commended the great job the site coordinators did. The Snider·s cl1111c is cancelled due to illness. blind audition process works \\CII and we \\ill cominuc to further Shell~ Andc~. Choral VP • Shelly presented an outline of her rctin.: the process. presentation at her choral section mceung. There ha,c been a number d. l'mposed 2006 Aud111on Dates and Sites: lnfom1a1ton Only of cancellaunn, m the choirs. Alternates ha,e been put in their places. (To he approved b) F:,ccuti\l~Comm ittee in Februar;) A standardized memol) process will be utih.,.ed. Choral - OcL 23. 2006 · Albuquerque. UNM b. General Arrangements. Facilities, Parking. Conceit Ticket, . .:tc., Oct 24.1006 • Albuquerque. UNM B.irbara Boehms. UN\.t, Dianlha Swobc>da and Larry Wheeler. 1\11- Oct :!5. ~006 · Albuquerque. UN'vl Stote Site Cham,. All is read> to go Oct 26. :!OOo - Las Cruces, NMSU c. N'111'vll( Exh1b11un; and ( onccn Recordings - Don Gerhcart Oct 27, 2006 • Portale,. ENML \.Ir Gerhca:rt included lhc la you I of the exhibits. All the ho<'lth, ha, c !-itrings • Oct 25, 2006 • Albuquerque Cibola been sold All of u, need to encourage attendance al the cl\l11b11s tl11s Oct :!6, W06 · Albuquerque. LibolJ evening Pina. cooku:s, unJ punch are compliments oi our five ,tatc Oct.27.2006 - Las Cnicc~. \/MSl, universities. Registrauon will t,c in outside Ballroom ,\ Johnny Mui hair is ready t<) do the concen recordings Winds and PerCU)~ion - No, 28. 2006 • Portales. l N/vl U d Di,trict Pn:sidcnt's Respon,ibilities, Concens, l'lc - Aaron Fleming l\o,, 29, 2006 • Albuquerque. La ( uc,a Two District Presidents an; needed to hdr with the d1~tnbu11on of No,. :10. 2006 - Albuquerque. La Cueva tickets for Saturday', concert~. Dec 1 2006 Las Cruce,, N\.1'3l.J c. All-State Patches. ProgrJms. RcgistrJllllll, Concert Tatkeh. etc. - Don l! C.ons1dcr lmuallon for All-Stnle Music rc,h\,tl rmd In-Service Gerheart. Ticket, arc.' needed for each of the concerts and can ht: <. onfcrcncc picked up one hour pnor to the conccn JllntlU r) 3-6.2007 ,Janullr) 9-12, 200R Other· Prc,1dcnt Fleming at the request of Run ( hmni,ter, S\\. Site: t l\M Site: V\M D1\1>Wn Presadllnt explarned MF.NC', ·•f'ccd the C h1ldrcn · 1111111111vc 11 "·" m,"·cJ b} Keith Jordan 1hat we ,u:ccpt the l N"-1 site 111, 11at1nn 11\ and cncournged our member.hip 10 par11c1patl! \l, l.' arc also nu1l111ed in Dr Stc,cn Block's letter to the Board S.:con The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 39 NMMEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING University of New Mexico KeUer Green Room January 7, 2006 - 8: IS am Members present: Aaron Fleming, President: Shdly Ande,. Choral VP. b. Friday Night Performance Conunents.."Suggesuons Ruth Smegel, Orchestra VP: Bambi Hays. General Music VP, Frank There was some concern about the anendance at the Friday evening Romero. Collegiate VP: Chuck Gcrheart, Band VP, Greg Fant. Pa~l concert Everyone 1en NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION Business/Awards Luncheon Frida), January 6, 2006 UNM Student Union BaUroom Presiding: Aaron Fleming, President Invocation Keith Jordan Collegiate Vice President: Dustin Seifert, Portales and Keith Cochrane, ram,ington In Remembrance Ed Wh11e Presentation of the 2006 NMMEA Awards - Greg Fant. Presiding Jerry Luck Rollie\.. Reitman Memorial Scholarship: James Gruetzacr. Sandia High Vincent Dussai r School Dr. John M Batcheller Rollie V. Heitman Exemplar, Service Award : Mary and 8111 Krum. Welcome and Introductions Aaron Fleming, President Baums·s Music NMMEA Business Meeting Aaron Fleming. President HalJ of Fame Awards Financial Repon - Accepted a,. presented. Lloyd Higgins, Albuquerque · Posthumously NMMEA Business David Gerig. Clovis Date and Si te for 2007 All -State is January 3-6, 2007 at UNM John Batcheller Award for Excellence in Teaching Elementary Music NMMEA Slate of Officers for 2007-2009 - Greg Fant. Presiding Sharon Williams. Albuquerque Mr Fant presented the slate of officers. Administrator of the Year: Lonnie Leslie. Clovis President: Ruth Striegel, Albuquerque and Chuck Gerheart - Silver Cit} Music Educator of the Year: Henry Estrada. Los Lunas Choral Vice President: Carol Barnes, Hobbs, Amell David Arellanes. Las Dick Fehs was the wmacr of the Pearson Scott Foresman/Silver Burdett Vegas door prize. Orchestra Vice President. Ruth Knen, Albuquerque and Musical Finale - Deb Fkmmg, Luis Delgado aod Sharon Williams Band Vice President: Dustin Wiley, Tohatchi and Joseph Flores, Las Cruces General Music Vice President. Kim Lcneher, Los Alamos and Nicole RespectfuJly Subnuned. Glass. Las Cruces Don Gcrheart. Executive Director 40 The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 NMMEA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING February 17, 2006 - 7:00 PM and February 18, 2006 - 8:30 Al\l New Mexico Activities Association Conference Room 6600 Palomas NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 \1cmhers present. Aaron Fleming, ?resident, Ruth Stnegcl. Orchestra VP; and renewals with Sl4.000 sent co MENC for their part of the Shell} Andes. Choral VP: Bambi Hay,. General Music V?; Chuck Gcrheart. membership dues. ConferenCl' attendance wa, down by 25 or so Band \P, Fmnk Romero, Colleginte VP (Frida) evening only): Neil Bell. with income also down a bit. fd1tor ··Ne" Mexico Musician (Saturday only): Don Gcrheart. Executi,e C On-lme Aud1t1011 Registration and All-State Pre-Registration l)1rcctor /\hscnt Excused: Greg Fant. Past President. Guest. Diantha Swoboda. 990 o of the on line registration for the A II-State auditions was 'illc Coordinato1 (Sutu1t.la~ only) received by the first deadline. Onl:,. a small number of registration fees with the increased cost per student were rcce1\ ed during the 0 I. Call to Order · Aaron Fleming. NMl\1EA President nexc SC\'en-day period. Likewise 8'.! ,, of the A II-State Conference President Fleming the mt.-.:ting was called to order at 7:03 PM. Registrations were received prior to the D.:ccmbcr 15<1> dcadlmc An updated hst of All-State Pamc1panb b)' school and group wa, 2. ~pproul of \linutes - Executhe Committee (l/4/06) melud~d in each packet Hearing no quc,tion,. comment, or concern, the minute:, were acccph:d as D. Exhibitor's Report prc,cmed 1\ report on the exhibns was swnmanzet.l for the l-.xecut1\ e Comn11ttee. 53 booth, \\ere sold out of the 61 booth~ in the exh1bil J. F.Hcuthe Oirector\ Report: Don Gcrheart area 37 companie,, bu~messes. and un1wrs1t1e~ \\ ere in attendance. \ Financial Summa!') of All-State (Fmancial Summaric, auached) Jncomc will be ,lightly more that S:!.000 after expenses are paid f:xecuti,e Director Gerhcart pre,cntcd and summarized the Financial "1o~mg the exh1b1ts to che Student Limon" as well recc1\'Cd Later in Statements <)f Janual) 31, 2006 There were no ma.1or difference, the mcctm!! there was The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 41 Minutes ... percussion who only have three weeks to prepare their music. A number preparation and study tune. At the end of the one-minute srudy of studeal~. most from Albuquerque, did not pick up their music by the time, the student will sing the exercise for adjudication. Before end of December. Directors need to take more responsibility in many and after the study time. the accompanist or judge will play the cases to encourage students to b.: prepared on their auditions and on the following: I. Octave Scale, 2. Arpeggio 1-3-5-8-5-3-1 5-1, 3. All-State music. It was decided to have the audition team indicate the Tonic. and 4. Starting Pitch. (2 minutes) Value: 20 % of students who are marginal for inclusion in All-State and as well as the audition··. chair placement teams indicate which srudeaLS are no1 as prepared on 3. Ill. E. 6 and Ill. F. 9 - Add "Students selected to each All-State their music as they should be This would provide data for use to work group will be posted on the NMMEA website no later than the from Tuesday morning following the close of auditions. Students will Executive Director Gerhean recommended that the "preference box" on be listed in alphabetical order within each section·· the audition fom1S be deleted as preferences for choir and orchestra and 4. Ill. G. g. - Add "Students selected to each All-State group will be for instrument or voices for those that try out on two instruments must posted on our NMMEA website no later than the Tuesday be stated at the time the director submits the on line audition morning following the close of auditions". registrations. The Comnuttce agreed with the recommendation. Ms. 5. Ill. I. 3. - Delete existmg sentence Striegel submitted a revised copy of the i;tring auditton fonn and it wa~ 6. m. I. e - Delete the statement and replace with "A separate accepted. JI was also noted rha1 "Audit1one(s Signature'' be changed 10 recording must be submuted for each recorded audiuon" "Adjudicator's Signature" on all forms. 7. Ill. I. g - Add ·'There may be other scenarios for which audition recordings may be used Each scenario must be subm1t1ed in Choral - Oct. 23, 2006 - Albuquerque, UNM wri tten form to the section Vice President and must have the Oct. 24, 2006 - Albuquerque, UNM approval of that VP and the Execuuvc Director. If agreement Oct. 25, 2006 - Albuquerque, UNM cannot be reached. the President of NMMEA will make the final Oc1. 26, 2006- Ponalc~. ENMU decision". Oct 27. '.!006- Las Cruces. NMSU 8. IU. I. H. - Add ''Recorded audition., must be doae ma single take in the prcscn<,-c of an approved proctor as designated by the Strings - Oct 25 , 2006 - Albuquerque, Cibola section VP. Written documentation ,igned by the individuals Oct. 26, 2006 - Albuquerque, Cibola who observed the recorded audiuon must be submitted to the Oc1. 27. 2006 - Las Cruces, NMSU secuon VP before llli: recorded audition i~ adJudicated". VI 5. C - Delet.: ·'band" from the statement as written and ADD Winds/Percussion - Nov. 28, 2006 - l1onab, ENMl the following for Ilonor Band "When All-State occurs on an Nov 29 2006 · Albuquerque:. La Cue, a .:,·en numbered year preference will be given to ~chools - Any Nov. 30.2006 - Albuquerque. La Cueva Middle School M1d-H1gh. or Juruor High and High Schools with Dec I. 2006- Las Cruces. NMSU school enrolment of 1200 ~tudents or lower In odd numbered years preforence will be given to High Schools with school 8 . •\ud1uon Teams, l\pproval of Aud1uon Team. S!IL'S & Cham,. and enrolment of 110 I studcnb and higher' Related lnforma11on Ruth Smegel moved tha1 "e appru\'C the re, i,ion5 to th.: The audiuons teams. sites and chairs are pn:tty well in place and will be handlx,ok a,, stated. complete m the very near future There was d1scuss1on about the Seconded by Chuck fierheart Mouon passed possibility of ;11pplcmcnting audition teams with non-un1vers1ty mu~ic There was additional discussion about the po~ib1l11y of listing u foculty in the event university people are not available or a three-year i;pec1fic way to play the wind aud111on scales. Band VP Gerheart rotation is not possible for a particular voice or msrrument. will get input from colleagues and bring it before the band C. 2006 Audttion Materials and Requirement~ i;ecuon next Janual'). Band audition materials are m place and the vocal and stnng matenals 13. 2006 All-State Review - CommcnL~. suggestion, with All-State S1te will be set in the very near future. Co-Chairs Diantha Swoboda and Larry Wheeler D. All-State Concen Programs (No Change in Programs after April I '.) President Flcmmg thanked Ms. Swoboda and Mr. Wheeler for all Band programs are set and the choir and orchestra programs arc being the exemplary work they do aJ> our All-State Site coordinators worked on with the respective guest conductors. I. Chair auditions and organization E. Other Audition-Related Business Using Keller Hall as a holding area for the vocal auditions All audition material and infonnation will be posted on the All-State worked vel) well and greatly eased the congestion 1rJ the Auditions link as soon as it is finalized. basem,m1 hallways. Home Schoolers need county des1gna 11011s. The cello chair placement room will be changed 6. NMMEA Pre~ideol's Report - Aaron Fleming 2. Honors Concerts - Site Coordino1ors arc 1he contact. Ancndance The NMMEA Executive Comnunec reconvened at 8:31 AM. Saturday, was 1045. February 18. 2006. 3. Friday Night Concens - Problematic from the stan as far as A. NMMEA Official Handbook· Review and Update -All logisucs. Ms. Swoboda suggested that we move the Honor Jazz The following changes to handbook were presented: Concert to Wedoesda)' evening in conJunction with the All-State I. 11 l. C. 4 - Delete "purchase order or PO # attached". Add ··a hard Meeting. The meeting and concert will begin at 5:45 PM which copy of the purchase order on file tn the NMMEA office prior to will not impact the exhibits opening 31 6:30 PM. Chuck Gerhean auditions" moved that we move 1he IAJE Honor Jazz Band Concert to 2. 11 l. E. 2. c. • Add: ·'StudenL~ wiU sing one of three 8-measure sample Wednesday mg.ht to lead off the All-State mee11ngs. Seconded by sight-reading exercises of equal difficulty. All sight-reading exercises Shelly Ande~. Motion passed. will be limited to 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, Skips and intervals will be in the There was additional discussion as to whether we should tonic mad. No skips shall be larger lhan a fifth. Examples will be m continue '-"Ith the Fnday night concerts considering attendance major keys of up to 3 sharps or 3 flats. Exercises may include whole. was only 570. Mui;ic educa1ors and students need lo be infonned half. quarter, and eighth notes and corresponding rests. Exercises will that unless attendance improves we may not have conccns on begin on either the tome or the dominant, and will end on the tome. Fnday cvcmng in tbc future. Additional suggestions for the Students will be given the same procedure in each audition room: Friday evening concen were presented. President Fleming asked S1udents may ~mg through the assigned exercise during a one-minute for a motion regarding Friday evening. Chuck Gerhean moved 42 The New Mexico Musician - Spring, 2006 Minutes ... that the 2007 frid,1y mgh1 concert include the Collegiate All-Star C. NMMEA Vice-Presidents Repolt Band, 1f con tinned by the July 2006 mee1ing. and 10 add choral and ~mng ·'light'" programs. If the Collegiate Band docs no1 materialize Band \ "P Report - Chuck Gcrheart (See anached report) h) our July mccung. \\e \\Ould cancel 1hc Friday mgh1 concert Sneral web pages haJ very posJ11\e comments abou1 our All-State. completely'" The mo110n was ~econded by Shelly Andes. Mo11on All audition material,. site choirs, gucs1 conductor.;. and concert pas\ed. proh'T'llms arc 1n place. A h\e conduc11ng d 1ruc may be one of the 4 Busmes,. Awards Luncheon - Program, Awards etc clinics for 2007 ··Nuts and Ooh'" basic clinic& have been requested The luncheon went well 5 '\II-State Sile, Organi1.a11on. Parking, etc. Choral VP Report - Sbelly Andes (See attached report) 1 xccutlvc Director Gerheart pomted out the loadmg dock was not Choral acti\'itles wenl very well m Janual) Audition excerpts were acce~sible for our exhih11ors 10 unload Some space was opened up by on a CD for the memC>I') audnl The New Mexico Musician - Spring. 2006 43 Minutes ... I\ hcther this will \\:Ork ni 1he July 2006 Board Meeung. Pancho Perfom1ance Order and Conccn Times Romero moved tha1 \\C recommend 10 1he Board of Direc1ors that Concert Orchestra 9:30 AM, Symphon) OrcheMra 10: 15 AM they consider his proposal for the 1111plemema11on of the Inter Small School Band 11 :45 AM, Concen Band 12:30 PM. Colkgiatc Band for the 2007 All-Slate. Seconded b} Ruth Striegel. Symphonic Band I: 15 PM Motion passed. If successful. a choir and orches1ra could be added in Treble Choir 2 '45 PM. Mixed Choir 3:30 PM future years. 2. Ticket Distribution - District Presidents or !heir Dcs1gnce - Foyer of D. Friday Evening Concert Participan1s - Aaron Fleming Popejoy Previously discussed with options in place. Two Dismct Presidents or 1be1r designee assist Popejoy Staff pnor to E. News Media Projccl Manager. Aaron Fleming each conccn. Specifics 10 be decided. There was discussion about how we can gel more media co\'entge for All-Staie. Executive Director Gerheart wall u1lk 10 NMAA s1aff and sec 8. Unfinished Business 1fthey can help publicize All-State. Ms. Swoboda will see if she can get A. Guideline~ for Adjudicators - Bill Clark some ideas from the contac1 or two she knows. Mr Fleming will make B Deferred w111l the July Board of Directors Mceung. Dr. Cbrk some contac1s also submiucd his commiuee's proposal for "Music Adjudication F Discw;sion and Guidelines for Execuu, e Direclor regarding what Standard Definitions'' The r.:port did not mclude suggestions for e:1.pen:.cs NMMLA co,ers for auditioru. and AU-State - Aaron Heming !raining adJudicators or cntena for cem ficauon. I E:1.ecutive Director Gcrheart indicated that 1here arc many operauonal C Status of the Bill Smuh Supends - Greg Fan1 procedures that we operate under but they ant no1 wnuen down as a D Deferred until the July Board of Directors meeting. 11 was decided reference pomt I le feels 11 i~ ume to develop an "Operation, 1ha1 \\ c would no1 have a keyno1e speaker for 2007. Guidelines" to capture what we have been dcnng. (Sec attacbcd workshee1) 9. New Business • General \llus1c Division Honorarium - not to exceed $1500 plus A Sae for the Summer NMMEA Board ol Direc1ors Meeting July 28. flight, Jodgmg and meal per diem 2006 starting at 6.00 PM & July 29. 2006, staning a1 9:00 AM at tbe • Collegiate Division Honorarium - not to exceed $500 plus flight. New Mexico Activities Association Conference Room lodging and meal per diem (Changed 10 Collegiate Support earlier B. Compcnsa11on for Ad1udicators - Pancho Romero - Tabled unul the m the meeuog) July 2006 mceung. • Choral Ensemble Accompanist - $300 Honorarium C OL~cu.,sion regardmg 1he creation of a Guitar Division - Aaron • Band.tOrcheMra Ensemble Pumo Accompaniment S 100 Fleming llonoranum Rulh <;1ricgel provided the Commitu:c \\ ith the "vision", a live-year • lru,trumenuil Opllonal Aecomp:1nimc01 • $100 llC1n,minum plan. Jotm Truin has 111 nund for the formauon of a Guitar Secuon Fvery n11emp1 should be made to get mus1c1an~ 10 \Olumcer 10 TI1c plan starts \\lib a three-year fesuval at Alhuquerque Academy accompan> our AII-Sllltc groups 111 coucen for Albuquerque and the surroundmg at't!a 3s a srnn If this 1, • Exccu11ve D1r~..:1or Suppon ~l.20U successful we need a pion to mvol\'c 1hc rest of the stole. No Chuck Gcrhean mo,ed that 11 1, 1he [ xecu11vc C:11mm1t1ce·, linandal ~ss1stancc 1s being asked for Up 10 four 11mc sluts for recommcnda11011 1ha1 1hc Board of accept the honor.ma listed clime, could be accommodaled at All-Stole The C:omm1uec abo\C at the July 2006 mee11ng. Seconded by Ruth Stnegel snpp<)rtS 1hc concep1 as prcwn1ed Motion pa~scd. D Suppon tor NMIAJI:. - Pancho Romero 2. Park.mg. reimbursements, clc. \\ hat docs NMMl::A pay for'! Mr. Romero presented II propo!wl askmg that NMMEA supplement NM l•\JE $1500 10 assu,t with lhe NMLAJE: all-slat~ proce:.s One ' · Schools arc expected 10 pay for music educa1or. 10 atlcnd All-State. 4 There was much discussion and some idea\ for inclusion were thou,and of th~ $1500 would be used 10 pay for NMIAJE audition already stated Executive: D1rcclor Gerheart a,ked for mput from the travel ia order 10 give every Ja.u band ~tudent who tnes out for the officers as 10 \~ha1 needs to be included m 1he guidclmes. A more NMIAJ.I! All-Siate a li,e audition The proposal al~o included $500 comprehensive set of ·•operational Guidelines" will be presented 10 to mcrca~c the head Jazz band chmctan 's honoranum. Included wa~ an approximate budget summary of llu~ pasl year and a proJectcd the Board of D1rec1ors 10 July budgc1 for the 2007 AU-Slate audiuons. After many question~ and 5. A number of audi1ion and eoncertll> were also listed including the much discussion this request was deferred 10 the July Board of nnponance of trackmg cancellaL1ons and no shows. lhc manner m which audition ,heelS arc d1s1ribmed. the integri1y of blmd auditions. Directors Meeung as ii deals with financial mauer,. no school names are 10 be listed or dismbu1ed 011 any schedule for wmd and percussion audiuons, and a policy on purchosmg site 10. Adj out nment - lunches and refreshments. Neil Bell moved lo adjourn. Seconded b) Bambi Hay,. The meeting 6 A ,ummary of exhibit and badge concerns and recommendations was was adjourned at 2:52 PM. also included and was discussed earlier m llus mce1ing. Respcc11vely Subuuned, G NMM EA 2007 Honor Group, - Vice Presidenh I. Deadlines - Postmarked no later than June J. Rehearsal Order. Pcrfom1ancc Order to be dctcnnincd at the July mcc1ing after the Don Gcrhean. F.xecu11ve Dir~>c1or honor groups ore chosen. 2 Wann-up Room. Storage for Equ1pmen1 and Clothes - to be detennmed 3 The Vice PreMdent or des1gnee is rcspoa.sible for tbe1r sdccted group Sile issues arc to be addressed by 1he site chairs after the selection process 1s complete. The VP will 111form tl1e direc1or of lhe honor group when all further communicauon \,111 be take place wtth the s ite chairs. 4 Stage Crew for rehearsal and conccn t:, 1hc rcspons1biltty of each group 5. Consult Handbook (Secuon VI) for I lonor Group spcctfk, l I NMMEA 2007 All-Su11e Fcsuval Concert, Saturday. 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