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PAST PRESIDENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT SECRETARY JACQUELYN MEUNIER MICHAEL GOLEMO RUSSELL KRAMER STEVEN COOK 2316 RED OAK DR. 1206 DIAMOND COURT COMMITTEE CHAIRS MAGAZINE EDITOR AMES, IA 50014-9127 MASON CITY, IA 50401-6997 TREASURER DICK REDMAN AARON NUSS CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT JAYSON GERTH NATHAN SLETTEN IBA MAGAZINE-OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE EXHIBITS vol. 74 published by Pella Printing Co., Inc., Pella, Iowa 50219 NO. 3 DAN STECKER ELECTIONS JERRY BERTRAND CONTENTS HISTORIAN IBA Conference Pre-Registration Form ...... 7 MARY CRANDELL President’s Message ...... 4 PARLIAMENTARIAN FRED STARK President-Elect’s Thoughts ...... 5 WEBMASTER Iowa Bandmaster Office & Awards Candidates ...... 8-19 ELIZABETH FRITZ In the Spotlight – Prairie High School ...... 22-25 MENTORSHIP COORDINATOR Band Talk with Julie Forney ...... 26-27 JIM FRITZ College Corner – Improvisation Basics & Tips ...... 28-30 ELEMENTARY AFFAIRS ERIC LINS They Continue to Serve – John Keller ...... 31 J.H./M.S. AFFAIRS Battisti Clinic – Philosophy and Technique ...... 32-33 ANN KAMP Karl Lawrence King ...... 34-35 CONCERT BAND AFFAIRS Karl King Scholarship Information ...... 36 STEVE STICKNEY Outstanding Administrator Award Nomination Form ...... 37 MARCHING BAND AFFAIRS MICHAEL PETERS School Administrators of Iowa Scholarship Application ...... 38 JAZZ BAND AFFAIRS Evolution of Uniform Design ...... 39 RYAN ARP 2015 All-State Band ...... 40-42 COLLEGE AFFAIRS 2015 All-State Orchestra ...... 42 JOAN DEALBUQUERQUE District News ...... 43-47 I.B.A.R.D. Festival Results ...... 49-53 JAY NUGENT 2016 Jazz Band Festival Ratings ...... 54-55 MAJOR LANDERS DALENE O’BRIEN Financial Reports ...... 56-58 MENTORSHIP In Memoriam ...... 59 CHRIS EWAN IBA Annual Fall Meeting Minutes ...... 59-68 ENDOWMENT FUND GENE GROSS ADVERTISERS PUBLIC RELATIONS Bob Rogers Travel ...... Inside Front Cover MARY ANDERSEN Cedar Valley Fundraising ...... 55 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DANIEL GALYEN Central College ...... 6 STUDENT AFFAIRS Dordt College ...... 66 BRENT MEAD Graceland University ...... 20 TECHNOLOGY Grand View University ...... 63 CHAD CRISWELL IASMD ...... 45 DISTRICT PRESIDENTS Iowa Lakes Community College ...... 66 NORTHWEST CASEY KINGDON ISU Department of Music ...... 48 NORTH CENTRAL Ray’s Midbell Music ...... 20 JEFF GRIFFIN Rieman Music ...... 6 NORTHEAST Simpson College ...... 63 KEVIN MAKINSTER Star Destinations ...... 48 SOUTHWEST University of Iowa ...... 21 RYAN MEYER University of Northern Iowa School of Music ...... 1 SOUTH CENTRAL JOEL POPPEN Waldorf College ...... 30 SOUTHEAST Wartburg College ...... Inside Back Cover JOHN SMITH West Music ...... 27 HONORARY MEMBERS Yamaha Corporation of America ...... 3 RAY E. CRAMER MARK S. KELLY WESTON NOBLE “We are the Music-Makers” “We are the Dreamers of Dreams”

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The Iowa Bandmaster 3 President’s Report By Michael Golemo

I hope this letter finds you, your family and your students doing well. I also hope that you had a nice holiday break and that you are again challenging your students and yourself in the pursuit of quality music-making through band.

I attended the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in Chicago this past December and always leave feeling inspired and challenged to improve what I do. One of my highlights each year is hearing the performance by the Chicago Symphony Brass. Their musicality, precision, endurance and control astounds me each year. I return to my own teaching with a new set of “ears” and feel renewed and ready to raise the standards with what I do.

Each year we are fortunate to take several of our instrumental music education students to the Midwest Clinic. Those that are attending for the first time are shocked to discover the magnitude of the event, the overwhelming number of clinics and performances and the size of the exhibit area. It is interesting to hear their conversations on the way home. They are gratified to learn there are so many resources and support for that which they plan to make their lifelong career. They also are instilled with a deeper sense of understanding and commitment to our profession.

After attending the Midwest Clinic, I reflected on our own IBA conference. Although our event might not be as big (and as expensive) as the one in Chicago, I always leave the IBA conference with the same feelings that I experience in Chicago. Our conference provides outstanding clinic sessions, brilliant performances, a large exhibit area, and the opportunity to network and make or renew professional contacts. I hope that you share my pride in the IBA conference and that you will support and attend our upcoming event.

At this time, I am proud to announce that this year’s IBA conference will have the theme, “Building Community.” Although we may teach at different levels, in different parts of the state, have unique specializations, and have differences as teachers in gender, religion, ages…we ALL are dedicated to teaching music through band.

It is important to remember that we are ALL in this together, and that IBA is the organization that helps bind us and can help us improve in all that we do. One of my current tasks as IBA President is selecting the clinic sessions that will occur at our conference in May. I am thrilled with the clinics, guest speakers and presenters, and guarantee there will be something for everyone in our Iowa band community.

There will be sessions for bands at all levels, for concert, jazz and marching bands, for rehearsal techniques and conducting and for music technology. In addition, there will be a variety of performing groups, includ- ing the all-state middle school band, all-state high school jazz bands…and bands representing all age levels including elementary, middle school, high school, small colleges, large universities, community groups… – and a professional ensemble – the Boston Brass. Some of our special headliners will include “Dr. Tim” Lautzenheiser, Randall Standridge, Joe Hermann, Marguerite Wilder, and the University of Iowa Symphony under the direction of Mark Heidel.

As you can tell, I am already excited about our annual conference that will be held May 12-14 at the down- town Marriott Hotel in Des Moines. Please plan to be with us and bring your colleagues. Help us “Build Community,” strengthen ourselves, our students and IBA. Let’s dedicate ourselves to improving all that we do!

Best wishes to you and your bands. See you in May!

4 The Iowa Bandmaster President-Elect’s Thoughts By Russell Kramer

I’m sure I’m not the only one, but I am really tired of all of the election ads and marketing. As I write this, the Iowa caucus is a few weeks away so I am hopeful that things will slow down for a while before the election in November. What does all of this have to do with our jobs as teachers? We have many candidates courting us for our votes, promising us change and willing to do anything to become the next POTUS. Our students do not get to select the leader in front of their classroom. Like it or not, they’re stuck with us! Their only vote is whether or not to stay in our program (I vote yes!). Many of us will be involved with our students as long as a two-term president. How can our leadership affect positive change and growth for our students? Maybe I have always taken the moniker of “role model” too seriously (especially now that my son is a 9th grader in my band), but I think that we should present ourselves as a vision of what we want our students to be (obviously not my male pattern baldness – my son is scared!). If you were to create a campaign statement to get your students to vote for you, what would it be? Here are some questions to ponder as you create your own “campaign statement”: 1. Do I show sincere caring for the individuals in my program as people, not just as musicians? They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Relationships are the most important component of our jobs. 2. Do I perform on my instrument in the community? We are encouraging life-long music making. If we don’t do it, why should they? 3. Do I attend concerts away from my school? Convince a friend to go with or take a van load of students (or even go alone). If we want them to do it, shouldn’t we? 4. Do I show my students I am a life-long learner? Do I listen to great music regularly? Do I read jour- nals, books and magazines about music and teaching? Do I take classes to further my knowledge? 5. Do I display high character at all times? Good character is not doing the right thing when people are looking; good character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking. 6. Do I strive for excellence or settle for mediocrity? As Vince Lombardi said, “Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” 7. Do I put the needs of the students ahead of my own? Servant leadership involves putting others first. 8. Do I balance my school and home life successfully? This is a tough one for many of us (including me).

I’m sure there are other things to consider, but I think you get my idea. Even though we don’t have to secure any votes, we should all be thankful to be put in such a powerful position of leadership for our students. Make the most of your time with your students this spring! Please let me know if there is any- thing I can do to help you or your programs. Best wishes to you on the “campaign trail”!

Don’t Forget to Make Reservations for the Annual IBA Spring Conference May 11-14, 2016

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6 The Iowa Bandmaster I.B.A. CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM 89th ANNUAL I.B.A. CONFERENCE - MAY 12, 13, & 14, 2016 DOWNTOWN MARRIOTT HOTEL - DES MOINES

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The Iowa Bandmaster 7 Iowa Bandmaster Office & Awards Candidates Jerry Bertrand, Elections Chair

IBA ELECTIONS 2016 NEIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA in Teaching award in 2007, and the Jerry Bertrand PRESIDENT-ELECT Karl King Distinguished Service Active Elections Chair Award in 2010 and 2011. I was named Jim Miller the outstanding teacher of instrumental The following are candidates for the music in the Douglas County Schools offices and awards that will be presented (Ponderosa High School) for three con- at the 2016 IBA Conference. District secutive years. The Ponderosa Marching nominees are as follows: Band was state champion several times. PRESIDENT-ELECT The band was named Best in Show at North Central: No Candidate the Limerick (Ireland) International Band Northeast: Jim Miller Festival and made numerous appearances Northwest: No Candidate at Mile High Stadium as the featured half- South Central: Myron Peterson time band for the Denver Broncos. The Southeast: No Candidate band also performed at the opening of Southwest: No Candidate the Rockies stadium in Denver. At Cedar Rapids Washington, the Wind Symphony IBA MAGAZINE EDITOR has been selected to perform at the IBA Confirmation vote for this position in the conference four times with those honors 2016 election. coming in 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2014. The Wind Symphony was selected to SECRETARY perform at the National Concert Band Confirmation vote for this position in the CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT: Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2008. 2017 election. Cedar Rapids Washington High School PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS TREASURER PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: AND ORGANIZATIONS: Confirmation vote for this position in the I began my teaching career in Iowa Past President of the Northeast Iowa 2018 election. in 1980 at Montezuma High School Bandmasters Association; Music Educators following the footsteps of Dave Newport KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED National Conference; Iowa Bandmasters SERVICE AWARD – ACTIVE and Dick Redman. Two years later I Association. North Central: Jeffrey Kirkpatrick relocated to Bellevue and spent three Northeast: Linda Johansen years there. I then became Director of FAMILY: Northwest: Clifford St. Clair Bands at D.C. Everest High School Pam and I are blessed with two sons. South Central: Brad Lampe located in Wausau, Wisconsin. During Our oldest, Jonathon graduated from high Southeast: Rich Medd this time I was on the horn staff for the school last year and is attending Pittsburg Southwest: Patti Bekkerus Colts Drum and Bugle Corps where I State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, spent six summers in the activity. In 1989, studying automotive technology design. KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED I moved to Denver, Colorado where I He has continued music at college and SERVICE AWARD – RETIRED became Director of Bands for Ponderosa plays in the marching band and the North Central: Sandra Willman High School. The band program at that wind ensemble. My youngest, Ryan, is Northeast: Tom Burchers time was one of the finest in the area a senior at Washington. He plans to Northwest: Greg Forney competing with Bands of America bands attend the University of Northern Iowa South Central: Steve Cook from the west region. In 2001, I returned and major in music next year. We’ve Southeast: Jerry Zinn to Iowa to begin my tenure at Cedar been married for 28 years during which Southwest: Terry Hanzlik Rapids Washington High School. time Pam has taught music and worked

in the business world. She is currently a Electronic voting will begin on or EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: about March 15 and close April 1. business manager in Cedar Rapids. Requests for paper ballots must be I have a BME from Wartburg College made and postmarked to Jerry Bertrand and a Master of Arts degree from Adams CAMPAIGN STATEMENT: by March 1: State College. I believe our organization has worked hard to maintain leadership and provide Jerry Bertrand HONORS: direction for all band directors in Iowa. Buena Vista University I have been honored by the North The commitment Iowa band directors 610 West 4th St East Iowa Bandmasters Association have for their students and their programs Storm Lake, IA 50588 receiving the Phillip Sehmann Excellence is remarkable. As professionals with a

8 The Iowa Bandmaster common vision for excellence in music ioning the cause of our membership, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, New education for all, our strength comes inviting and encouraging those that are Jersey, New York from a consistent message, made strong not involved to join us. IBA is a strong • Urbandale High School Teacher of and clear by a united front. We know service-oriented entity with the ability the Year, 2010 and embrace the importance of music to help all directors. Every effort must • Trained and served as Urbandale and the arts in students’ lives. We must be made to help all of us help ourselves. Mentor Teacher on three occasions continue to champion our shared values. If elected I will honor our past while • Served on Urbandale High School We must continue the ongoing campaign providing strong leadership to ensure that Leadership Team for our own permanence and relevance. IBA continues to move forward serving • Current Co-Chair of UHS Faculty Administrators need our advice and our all directors. It would be my honor to Fund advocacy as they face choices that will serve the World’s Finest Bandmaster’s • Authored article Teaching and affect our programs for years to come. organization. Learning a Tune by Ear, IBA Parents need our continued support as Magazine, 2010 they make difficult decisions about the • Assistant for the All-State Band future of their children. Students in our SCIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA • Past Board Member and Past programs face tough choices as they PRESIDENT-ELECT President, Windsor Woods prepare for their futures. Our job as Homeowners Association dedicated educators is to guide others Myron Peterson through these choices. Our interaction PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and leadership must provide direction AND ORGANIZATIONS: and a strong sense of purpose. • Iowa Bandmasters Association Efforts by recent presidents have • South Central Iowa Bandmasters resulted in clear management of our Association collective priorities and kept our President, 2011-12 organization at the forefront of music Major Landers Chair, 2008-2010 education. As we move forward I believe Served as Mentor on two occasions it is important to maintain and preserve • Jazz Educators of Iowa the work that has been done while we Founding Treasurer, 2008-2014 build a brighter future for all. • National Association for Music While I am encouraged by our recent Education past, I believe there is much yet to be • Iowa Music Educators Association done. President Mike Golemo’s vision of • Iowa Alliance for Arts Education building communities resonates with me • Pi Kappa Lambda - Honorary Music as I’m sure it does for many. I think it is Fraternity essential for our future to build on this idea • Iowa Brewers Union and expand it. In my view an important CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT: piece of that vision is communication. I • American Homebrewers Association Director of Bands – Urbandale High • Performing Member of: believe a priority to ensure our future as School music educators must include a dedicated Tony Valdez Large Band Plymouth Brass Consort (leader) effort to reach those not yet involved PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: NOLA Jazz Band in IBA. The IBA community must be • 1996-1998 Oskaloosa High School Metropolitan Brass Quintet useable and assessable for all directors. • 1998-present Urbandale High School As president I will work to reach out to those not involved in our organization EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: CAMPAIGN STATEMENT: and champion efforts to gain their interest • University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor It’s an honor to be a member, and trust. The great things IBA has done of Music Education, 1995 participant and beneficiary of the Iowa and is doing are not reaching everyone. • Ankeny High School, 1991 Bandmasters Association (IBA). We, the Some are hesitant to welcome help into • Clinton Community Schools, K – 11 members of this exceptional organization, their programs. The phone call that can are in debt to the exemplary leadership be made, isn’t. Fear and hesitancy keep HONORS: of its Board of Directors and Advisory some directors feeling isolated and alone. • Urbandale Wind Symphony - 2006 Board, particularly the long-term board The message of available community IBA Conference, 4A Honor Band; members, Secretary Cook, Treasurer and collective support cannot be stated 2008 & 2014, IBA Clinic Session Nuss, and Magazine Editor Redman, who strongly enough. It is needed. It is urgent. Band ensure the efficacy of the IBA year in and And it is our duty as an organization to • Urbandale High School Bands are year out. carry it out. consistent earners of Division-I For an organization to maximize its As president of IBA I will embrace ratings at Iowa High School Music impact, it trains all of its energy on a the opportunity to enhance and engage Association Festivals clear, focused and highly “trumpeted” directors from across the state champ- • Performance Tours: Hawaii, mission. How many readers know and

The Iowa Bandmaster 9 can articulate the mission/purpose of the Mentorship, in its broadest sense, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: IBA? Many members might hazard a is one of the IBA’s most actionable Upon graduation from Oelwein High guess that it has something to do with values. It isn’t limited to a veteran/ School in 1980, I attended the University mentorship, advocacy, and hosting a rookie relationship, nor is it limited of Northern Iowa. I earned a Bachelor conference. These are perhaps the biggest to instructional advice. Members can of Music Education following student and most critical tools the organization expect the work of IBA, including the teaching in Mason City in 1985. uses to further its mission, which is Conference, to include mentorship of (according to Article I of the Bylaws): all members in the areas of teaching HONORS: “. . . to promote, encourage, enhance, and learning, organizational vision, The Osage High School Concert Band and improve the interest in and and providing tools to advocate for our has earned Best in Class at numerous quality of band music in Iowa. . .” programs within our communities. festivals. The concert band has been A heartfelt “thank you” to the invited to perform at National Festival of If granted the opportunity to serve IBA as SCIBA members for their continued the States and at the dedication of the new its President: encouragement to serve the organization World War II Memorial in Washington • Members can expect to be engaged in and to all IBA members for their DC. The Osage Band has earned Division an Affinity process to gather thoughts, thoughtful consideration of each out- I ratings at State Large Group Contest reflections, and ideas in order to hone, standing candidate for President-Elect, since 1956. We are proudest to have been refine, affirm, and/or focus IBA’s Karl King Active and Retired. selected as the Class 2A Honor Band by official mission statement. An excep- the Iowa Bandmasters Association in tional, re-energized mission statement 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2013. will serve as a guidepost for decision- NCIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA makers in the coming years and place KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ownership over the direction of IBA in SERVICE AWARD - ACTIVE AND ORGANIZATIONS: the hands of its membership. I am a member of NCIBA where • Members can expect to know the Jeffrey Kirkpatrick I have served as Secretary/Treasurer, IBA’s mission and see it at work. Vice President, and President as well as • Armed with a “mission” focus, stand- honor band chair. I have served on the ing committees can expect to be Concert Band Affairs for IBA including encouraged and recognized for the chairing the committee. I am a member critical work they do. of NEA, ISEA, and the Osage Education • With the application of technology, the Association where I have served as Chief IBA will offer with greater frequency Negotiator for a number of years. I also the ability for members to share input serve on the calendar committee at school and feedback in an organized and and recently worked on the TLC Grant meaningful way – further making this proposal committee. “our” organization. I am a member of the Osage Rotary • Transparency and communication of Club where I have served as President the organization’s work will continue and Music Chair. I am a charter member and be strengthened. of the Eta Pi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi • Members can expect a conference at UNI and also was a charter member of that is meaningful and energizing. the Alumni Association of Kappa Kappa Sessions will be relevant and overtly Psi where I served as President. I was aligned to the IBA’s mission, with CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT: a member of the steering committee to a goal of having a vast majority I teach Grades 7-12 Bands at Osage design, fundraise, and construct the Cedar of hands-on or live instruction/ Community Schools. Osage, Iowa River Complex in Osage, serving as chair demonstration sessions. Performances of the Auditorium Design Committee. from Iowa’s finest ensembles will PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Currently I am tech coordinator for the offer opportunities for inspiration. I began my teaching career at auditorium being responsible for sound From the valuable sessions on the Rockwell-Swaledale Schools as Director reinforcement, theatrical lighting, and schedule, to the invaluable sessions of Bands grades 5-12 in January of 1985. any auditorium concerns. near the “refreshments,” each member I taught two and a half years before taking I have been an adjudicator for the will be able to make the Conference the Director of Grades 5-8 Bands position IHSMA for a number of years judging his/her own. in Osage. I worked in this position for solo/ensemble and large group festivals • The IBA will continue to work in five years before moving to Director as well as All-State auditions. I have concert with neighboring organizations of Bands in the fall of 1992. In 2010, also served as a mentor for directors in such as IHSMA, IMEA, IAAE and JEI due to reduction of staff, I began my the area. to nurture Iowa’s environment for current position, which includes grade I perform in several area groups music and music education. 7-12 bands. including the Mason City Municipal

10 The Iowa Bandmaster Band, where I also guest conduct; Charles teaching including three years as 5-12 FAMILY: City Municipal Band, as conductor; Jazz instructor in the Dunkerton Community Linda’s husband, Lee, is employed by Coalition Big Band, on trombone; North School District and 30 years in the North Hubbard Feeds and farms. She has two Iowa Symphony, on trombone; and Spats Fayette (now North Fayette Valley) sons: Lucas (wife Lexie) and Landon and Flapper Speak Easy Orchestra on Community School District. (wife Lindsay) and a granddaughter, tuba. Lillian. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: FAMILY: A native of Mingo, Iowa, Linda is STATEMENT: I am married to Laurie Hoeppner, who a 1983 graduate of the University of I am truly humbled and honored to is Director of High School Chorus and Northern Iowa. be included among a list of outstanding Grades 5-6 Bands in Osage. We enjoy band directors from Northeast Iowa. I spending time with our two beagles, HONORS: looked to these directors for guidance Harry and Charlie. Mrs. Johansen’s Middle School bands and inspiration as I grew in my teaching have consistently received “Superior” through the years. It has been my privilege STATEMENT: ratings at the NEIBA Large Group and pleasure serving the Dunkerton and I am honored and humbled to be Festival and the NEIBA Jazz Festival. North Fayette Valley School Districts nominated for the Karl King Distinguished Mrs. Johansen and the North Fayette and their communities for the past 33 Service Award from my colleagues in the Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band years of my career. There are many North Central District. Our success in were selected to perform at the Iowa people to thank for supporting me in my Osage is directly related to all the support Bandmasters Association state conference efforts to bring the gift of making music and help I have received in my career in 1997, 2000, 2007, and 2010 plus to the students of these districts. Teaching from many fellow directors and mentors. the Iowa School Board Association’s music to kids is the best job in the world Convention in November of 2007. She and getting to work closely with other NEIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA is the 1997 recipient of the NEIBA Philip talented music teachers every day makes KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED Sehmann Excellence in Teaching Award that job even better. SERVICE AWARD - ACTIVE at the middle school level. She was I encourage all of the young IBA presented the West Union Chamber of directors to get involved in the workings Linda Johansen Commerce’s Education Service Award of your district organization. You can in 1998, Religion Award in 2002, and start by participating in district contests honored with the West Union Community and festivals, joining a committee, or Music Service Award in 2009. She has even helping with chair auditions. The been guest conductor of several con- more you give, the more you grow. ference and honor band festivals in NE Remember: “The benefits of music are Iowa including the SEIBA and NEIBA lifelong!” Middle School District Honor Bands. NWIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED AND ORGANIZATIONS: SERVICE AWARD - ACTIVE Linda has served as the NEIBA District President for 2010-2011, NEIBA Clifford St. Clair Nominating Committee Chair, and NEIBA Junior High Large Group Festival CURRENT TEACHING Chairperson for 14 years. She is also a ASSIGNMENT: member of IBA, NEIBA, IAAE, NFEA, Cliff is the band director at Sheldon ISEA, and PEO. High School, which is a Class 2A school. Mrs. Johansen also served as an CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT: His responsibilities include directing Linda Johansen teaches in the North Advisor with the 2014 Iowa Ambassadors the Concert, Marching, Pep, and Jazz Fayette Valley Community School of Music European Tour and is looking Bands; teaching Music Appreciation/ District. Her teaching duties include 7th forward to traveling with the group again Guitar for one term; and providing les- & 8th Grade Band, 5th Grade Band, 6th in 2016. In West Union, Linda is a sons at Sheldon Middle School two Grade Band, Middle School Jazz Band, member of Bethel Presbyterian Church afternoons a week. elementary lessons, assisting high school where she serves as church organist, lessons and ensembles, and serving as senior choir director, and session elder. PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: piano accompanist. North Fayette Valley She also enjoys performing with local Upon hearing his first band per- Bands total 235 students. community groups and West Union’s formance at the age of ten, Cliff St. Clair annual performance of “The Messiah”. knew he wanted to make music, not just PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: In her spare time she enjoys gardening listen to it. Earning the lowest grade in Linda is completing her 33rd year of and spending time with her family. his life as a 7th grade band member, and

The Iowa Bandmaster 11 Marching Band: In 2009 the Marching designer at Periscope in Minneapolis, Orabs (the abbreviation of “Orange MN; Graeme, 24, who just finished and Blacks”) were awarded the Parade his computer science degree at Iowa Grand Champion, High Auxiliary, and State University; Brittany, 23, a chef Outstanding Drum Major Awards at the at Nighthawks/Birdie in Minneapolis, Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas, TX. Each MN; and Allegra, 18, a freshman at the fall the band performs at the Pursuit Savannah College of Art and Design, of Excellence in Marshall, MN where GA. He enjoys running, bicycling, ice classes are determined by band size, skating, and home improvement projects not school size. In 2009 and 2011, they with Shairi. were 1st Place in the Crimson Class, and 1st Place in the Gold Class in 2014. At STATEMENT: Algona Band Day the Marching Orabs I have utmost respect for my have been awarded the John A. Aboud fellow directors in the NWIBA. Their Sweepstakes Award five times, 2008, professionalism and the quality of their 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, the only Class bands have always impressed me, and his reassignment to the 7th grade band 2A band to earn it, and 1st Place in I’ve learned so much by listening to their as an 8th grader were most significant Class 2A Parade and Field since 2008. many fine performances. I’m humbled experiences. Those “failures” led to In 2013 and 2015, the Orabs earned 1st and honored to represent the Northwest practice and private lessons. In college Place in Class 2A at the Dutchmen Field District. he found great satisfaction in teaching, so Championships in Orange City, IA. Each Our students’ musical talents are he combined music and teaching to earn year since 2002 they’ve earned a Division developed by a team of excellent music a B.A. in Music Education from Bethel I Rating at the IHSMA Marching Band educators, starting with General Music University. After four one-year contracts Festival. instruction by Wendy Roder. Sheldon in Minneapolis suburbs, he headed out- Middle School band director, Jeana M. state to Sherburn, MN where he directed Individual: The Northwest Iowa Band- Larson, contributes significantly to the the 5-12 instrumental program. During masters Association selected Cliff for high school band program. Not only those years he realized the importance of the Martin L. Crandell Excellence in does she prepare band members for high quality instruction for beginners. When Education Award in 2014, and he’s been school, she assists with the marching the Sherburn, Trimont, and Welcome included in the Premier Who’s Who since band during band camp and every schools combined to form Martin County 2010. morning during first term. In addition West he remained an additional 13 years, to writing our drill, we’ve dubbed her including four summers relocating to PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS “G.E. Queen!” Three-fourths of the high Illinois to earn a M.S. in Music Education AND ORGANIZATIONS: school band members are also part of from the University of Illinois Urbana/ Cliff is a member of IBA, NWIBA, our outstanding choir program developed Champaign. A Martin Co. West family NAfME, IMEA, NEA, ISEA, a contract over the past eight years by Adam Orban who moved to Sheldon recommended negotiator for the Sheldon EA, and was and, as of this year, Brett Gregory. The him for his present position. certified as an IHSMA Adjudicator. He improvement and success of the Sheldon EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: is also a US Soccer Grade 8 Referee and High School band program is a result of • B.A. in Music Education from Bethel has been a referee and volunteer soccer the work of these individuals, and the University coach since 1994. He primarily referees support from our school administration • M.S. in Music Education from the an indoor league in which 90 percent and parents. It’s a pleasure to work in University of Illinois Urbana/ of the players are Hispanic, and the a district where our Activities Director, Champaign Sheldon High School club soccer team is Justin Albers, and High School Principal, primarily made up of Latino members of Sherrie Zeutenhorst, frequently ask, HONORS: the student body. “How can I help?” Concert Band: Before 2004 the Sheldon We’ve intentionally worked to create High School Concert Band didn’t per- FAMILY: a “culture of grace” in our band program, form at Large Group. In 2003, Weston Cliff’s wife, Shairi, studied Interior starting each fall when we meet for band Noble conducted the Sheldon Band and Design at the University of Minnesota, camp. This approach sets the atmosphere Choir for a concert and encouraged and uses her artistic ability in designing for the entire year. Band members are them to participate. Since then the band the visual program for the Marching reminded that besides learning and has received Division I Ratings in 2005, Orabs. They began dating as juniors performing music, they’re developing and from 2007 through 2015. In 2009 in high school and have been married 21st century skills (we used to call these the band earned the Division 1 (Small 35 years. Their five children include “people skills”) that will allow them School Class) 1st Place Gold Award at Raleigh, 28, an Apple Store “Genius” to work successfully in their families, the Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas TX. in Seattle, WA; Lindsay, 26, a graphic churches, jobs, and community groups.

12 The Iowa Bandmaster SCIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED AND ORGANIZATIONS: SERVICE AWARD - ACTIVE IBA, SCIBA, IBA Concert Band Affairs Committee (six years), IMEA, Brad Lampe MENC, IAAE, St. Bernards Catholic Church - Knights of Columbus, past board member of Osceola Parks and Recreation (six years), past member of Osceola Optimist Club (dissolved)

FAMILY Wife-Amy, Son-Jake (25) and daughter- in-law-Emily with grandson-Jayden (2), Son-Joe (23), and son Mitch (21).

STATEMENT: I would like to thank the members of supposed to float dramatically into the air the South Central District for giving me during Somewhere Over the Rainbow, but the opportunity, honor and privilege to they stayed, pitifully, Somewhere on the represent them as their Karl King Active Field instead. My next stop on the career candidate. Being president of IBA was path was in Williamsburg. I taught there the professional highlight of my career. for two years, and the killer trombone Now I am even more blessed to be able section helped us to place second at CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT: to represent my district in this capacity. I Jazz Championships. Upon our return Clarke High School am humbled and highly emotional to have to Williamsburg that evening, we had this chance to do this for SCIBA. To be a police escort…the good kind. Other PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: elected as the Karl King Active Award highlights of the year included a light • 1984-86 - Shelby-Tennant winner at the state level would be a dream speed trip home from state contest: “Hi, Community Schools, Shelby, Iowa, come true for me and far beyond all of Rich. How did your band do?” “We 5-12 instrumental music my professional expectations. Regardless received a I.” “Great! Now hurry home. I’m in labor!” and our concert band • 1986-87 - Lansing Community of what happens in the statewide election, performance as the 2A Honor Band at Schools, Lansing, Kansas, 5-12 I have already won by being the SCIBA the IBA Conference one week later. After instrumental music district candidate. I will be included on those momentous occasions, I taught at • 1987 – present - Clarke High School, the ballot and listed with five other Clinton High School for four years. Our Osceola, Iowa, 9-12 instrumental fine educators from the other districts marching band was among the best in the music. across our state of Iowa. Nothing is more satisfying than having your work be state, and I had the opportunity to work with some incredibly gifted students and EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: recognized by your peers. directors. My teaching home has been at • High School - Geneseo, Illinois (1984) Iowa City West High School for the last • College (undergraduate) - Augustana SEIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA 22 years. Our band program consists of College, Rock Island, Illinois, KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED approximately 300 instrumentalists, and Bachelors of Music Education (1984) SERVICE AWARD - ACTIVE I lead our top jazz ensemble and two • College (graduate) - Drake of our four concert bands. Rob and I University, Des Moines, Iowa, Rich Medd share responsibilities for pep bands, the Masters of Music Education (1991) marching band, small groups, and lessons. CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT: We also share a great deal of gratitude for HONORS I am a high school band director at West the gifted elementary and junior high Past President of IBA (2014), Past High School in Iowa City. directors that precede us in the chain of Chairman of the Concert Band Affairs music education. About a fourth of my Committee, Past President of SCIBA, PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: students bring a pencil to rehearsal, a Past Chairman of the SCIBA Honor Band My first professional teaching third of them remember accidentals, and 5 years), Past Co-Chair of the SCIBA experience was in Preston, Iowa, where I about half of them understand my jokes. Concert Band Festival (14 years), Past was responsible for the band program in Hopefully all of them have experienced President of the Osceola Optimist Club, grades 5-12. My greatest accomplishment a musical moment in which their mind Past Chairman of Osceola Parks and there was receiving a I at State Contest or their heart was stretched a few sizes. Recreation. The Clarke High School Band with an 18-piece concert band. My I have certainly not been waving a baton has received numerous awards, high biggest failure occurred during half-time during all of the magic that occurs at ratings, and accolades during my tenure. at a football game… The balloons were West High, and when I do stand before

The Iowa Bandmaster 13 our groups, I recognize that they are often Pizzarelli. I worked as a musician at SWIBA CANDIDATE FOR IBA the ones leading me. Disneyland in California and at Opryland KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED in Nashville. I had the opportunity to tour SERVICE AWARD - ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Europe and the West Coast with Alto I am a 1987 graduate of The University Maiz, as well as performing with them at Patti Bekkerus of Iowa both the prestigious Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago and at the HONORS: IAJE National Convention. The West High Jazz Ensemble per- formed as the Honor Jazz Band at the 2013 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS IBA convention and The Williamsburg AND ORGANIZATIONS: High School Concert Band performed at I have been a member of IBA since the 1991 IBA Convention as the Class college, and have held multiple positions 2A Honor Band. Under my direction, The during that time. I am also past president West High School Jazz Ensemble has of the Iowa Chapter of IAJE, now JEN. qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships West High also has hosted the SEIBA every year for the last 20 years, finishing Honor Band festival and the SEIBA Jazz in first- or second-place eight out of the Festival every year since 1993. last twelve years. We also hold the West High Jazz Café concert, in which West FAMILY High Jazz students get the opportunity I have been married to Stacey King to work and perform with jazz music’s Medd, world-class second grade teacher greatest musicians. Past guest artists with the Iowa City School District, for have included Donny McCaslin, Bob 27 years, and in spite of the fact that her CURRENT TEACHING ASSIGNMENT: Mintzer, Matt Wilson, Jonathon Batiste, first contribution to a band potluck, a Patti teaches 6-8 Instrumental Music Joe Saylor, Mike Lee, John Allred, Mark carrot cake, was not touched by a soul at Denison Middle School Colby, Rex Richardson, Sean Jones, other than the custodian who placed it Reggie Thomas, Frank Kimbrough, Paul on the cafeteria floor at the end of the PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: McKee and Terell Stafford. event, she has supported me in sickness Patti is currently in her 29th year of I have served as a jazz band clinician and health (and lots of other potlucks). teaching. Prior to Denison, she taught and judge in Iowa and Illinois, and also Our son, Gabe, is a byproduct of the six years as the 5-12 Instrumental Music have been on the staff of The University opportunities afforded to him by the instructor at Carson-Macedonia School of Iowa Jazz Camp and the University band tradition in the state of Iowa. He is and one year at Riverside Community of Northern Iowa Jazz Combo camp. As finishing his Masters in Jazz Trumpet at School in Oakland. She has been at her a trombonist, I am a 21-year veteran of The Juilliard School in May, and I could current position since the fall of 1994. Orquesta de Jazz y Salsa Alto Maiz. I not be prouder of the way he represents perform regularly with The Rod Pierson our family and profession. He plans to EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Big Band, and with members of the stay in New York City upon graduation Patti received her Bachelor of Arts University of Iowa Jazz Faculty in and make a few more dreams come true. Degree from Central College in 1987 and various ensembles. I was also a member has several hours of continuing education of Chris Merz’s X-tet, Bob Washut’s STATEMENT: and professional development. Dream Band, I-380 Express and recently Shocked. Excited. Honored. That began performing with Jim Dreier’s trio of words describes my reaction HONORS: “Ritmocano,” including our latest CD, to this nomination for the Karl King Patti’s bands have consistently earned “Familia.” I was recently a guest soloist Distinguished Service Award–Active. Of Division I ratings at large group contest, with The University of Iowa Latin course, I had to check the name on the and are very successful at their solo and Jazz Ensemble and The Cedar Rapids e-mail a few times to make sure that ensemble contests. Patti was honored to Jefferson High School Jazz Band. Over I was the intended recipient. Then, I have an article published in the NFHS the past 30 years, I have performed began to reflect on the word ACTIVE. Music Association Journal. She has for shows, musicals and various touring After being hospitalized for an extended conducted several honor bands and has companies. I have played in bands period of time last year, I do not take that been a judge for middle school solo backing up such artists as Carmen word for granted. I know how fortunate contests. She was recently nominated for Bradford, Kevin Mahogany, Aretha I am to have the strength and stamina the Schmitt Music Director of the Year Franklin, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Ray required in our profession. I also know award. Charles, the musicals Ragtime, The Full how blessed I am to have a community Monty and My Fair Lady, The Mid-Town of band directors that not only supported PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Men, Under the Streetlamp, The Moody each part of my journey, but also helped AND ORGANIZATIONS: Blues, The Temptations, Wayne Newton, conduct my encore. Patti is a member of IBA, SWIBA, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole and John DEA, and ISEA. She is past president

14 The Iowa Bandmaster of SWIBA, has served on the Middle Karl King Distinguished Service Award School Affairs committee, and is the – Retired. It was always my goal as a current district middle school honor band director to produce groups that played chair. She has also served on the board of musically, in tune, and enjoyed the directors for the Southwest Iowa Honor journey. It is said that a great job is doing Marching Band. Patti and her family are what you love and getting paid for it. members of the First United Methodist We must keep providing the best music Church in Denison where she is the programs that we can even as we face organist and choir director. budget cuts, declining enrollments and a tough economy. Since my retirement I FAMILY: have been very active with the IBARD Patti has three children: Peter who is a Mentorship Project. I have worked with freshman music education major at Iowa many fine young band directors. On the State; Paula, a freshman at Denison HS; local front, I accompany the high school and Parker, a 7th grader at Denison MS. and junior high choirs at the Rudd- from 1968-1974; General Music K-6 Rockford-Marble Rock Schools. I have STATEMENT: from 1983-1988; Band 4-6 from 1988- served as an adjudicator for colleagues. I am very humbled to be nominated for 1991 and Band 5-12 from 1991-2006 “Have Clarinet, Will Travel” is my motto this award by my peers and colleagues. as I perform with the North Iowa Concert I’ve had some of the best influential EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Band and the Mason City Municipal Band. band directors in my life including my Sandi graduated from Comfrey High I want to thank my mentees: Beth, middle school director Don Gibson, my School (MN). She earned a Bachelor Brett, Jared, Sara, Kelly, Sarah, Meredith high school director Bob Bourne, and my of Music Education degree from Luther and Danielle for being the bright future of college professor Paula Holcomb. I have College. She earned additional graduate music education in Iowa. Just remember, had the honor to work with great directors hours from: the University of Iowa, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile through my involvement in SWIBA and Minnesota State University, Drake because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss. IBA and I have learned so much from University and the University of Northern Every year is a new beginning and some of our finest--especially those who Iowa. I have and will continue to enjoy my I have worked with as a guest conductor HONORS, PROFESSIONAL musical journey. for honor bands as well as the many fine AFFILIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS: people I’ve worked with on the MS Affairs Under the direction of Sandra NEIBA CANDIDATE FOR KARL L. committee. One of the philosophies at Willmman, the Rockford Senior High KING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Denison Middle School is to “do what’s Band received numerous Superior ratings AWARD – RETIRED best for kids.” When we share our passion at IHSMA large group and solo/ensemble for music with our students, we are doing festivals. The band earned many trophies Tom Burchers some of the most important work in our at the North Iowa Band Festival. Sandi students’ lives. I hope one day that my received the Band Master Award at the students will share their passion with 68th North Iowa Band Festival. others by their work and how they live Professional memberships include: their lives. I truly believe that what we do IBA, NCIBA, IBARD, IAAE Mentorship as music educators plays an important role Project. She is a member of North in that future. We are in a great profession Iowa Concert Band, Mason City Muni- because we do what we love every day. cipal Band, Chapter ED-PEO, Harmony I’m thankful for everyone who has helped Hatters, and Zion Lutheran Church of make me the educator I am today. Thank Rockford where she serves as organist, you again to my wonderful colleagues. bell choir director, performer, and accompanist. NCIBA CANDIDATE FOR KARL L. KING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE FAMILY: AWARD – RETIRED Sandi was married to husband Sam and was widowed in 2003. Children include: Sandra Willman Amy, Greg and Brad. Grandchildren include: Annaka, Alana, Evan, Avarie, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Emma Addison and baby girl Willman EXPERIENCE: EXPERIENCE: due June 1st. Assistant Band Director for the In 2006, Sandi retired from teaching, Algona Garrigan Catholic system completing 28 years of service to the STATEMENT: working mainly with Middle School and Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock School I am honored to have been nominated Elementary and concurrently 5-12 Band District. Her duties included: Band 5-9 by the North Central District for the Director at Bancroft St. John schools

The Iowa Bandmaster 15 (1972-1975). Tom then moved to Tripoli 24 years were 40 percent Division I and and Handbook. And he worked on many where he was head band director (1975- fifty percent Division II. The size of the other smaller items. His college band 1999). His last 11 years at Tripoli Tom band program was also increased even director and saxophone Instructor, Tom was the District Technology Coordinator though the school district had a declining Slattery, was a strong supporter of IBA. (1999-2010). enrollment. The attrition rate also dropped As well as IBA President Tom’s senior Tom’s wife, Carla, was his associate during that time. year. Tom’s supervising teacher for his band director at Tripoli from Jan. 1979 Memberships include: IBA, NEIBA, student teaching, Luman Colton, was a until May 1999 when Tom moved to ASBDA, NEA, ISEA, and Phi Mu Alpha strong IBA supporter and IBA President full-time Technology. Tom accepted Sinfonia. in 1972-73. As a student Tom performed the District’s early retirement incentive Offices held include: NEIBA Jazz at IBA in the Coe concert and jazz bands. in June 2010 ending 35 years in the Chair 1980-82, NEIBA Pres. Elect Tom says, “Joining IBA once I started Tripoli Schools and 38 total years of 1982-83, NEIBA Pres. 1983-84, NEIBA teaching just seemed natural. Since then teaching. After moving to Technology Membership Chair 1984-93, IBA I have always felt that if our members did Tom still acted as an advisor to the music Secretary 1989-99, IBA Magazine not step up and fill in when needed, our department. Since retirement he still acts Advertising Editor 2000-07, NEIBA organization would not function. That’s as advisor, plus he has worked with small Secretary 2010-14, also on the NEIBA why in 2010, the year I retired, when ensembles and the high school band in Middle School and High School Honor NEIBA asked me to be Secretary, I was their preparation for contests. Band selection committees for many happy to take on the job.” years. Tom is currently in these performing EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: groups: Waterloo Municipal Band NWIBA CANDIDATE FOR KARL L. Tom graduated from Cedar Rapids since 1991, UNI New Horizons Band KING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Washington HS in 1968. He graduated since 2010, What Cheer Winds since its AWARD – RETIRED from Coe College with a Bachelor of beginning in 2006, NEIBA Big Band Music degree in 1972. He earned many since 1976, Tripoli’s “Little German Greg Forney postgraduate credits, mainly from UNI Band” since 1975. and UI as well as several other institutions. FAMILY: HONORS, PROFESSIONAL Wife: Carla Kane Burchers, passed AFFILIATIONS AND away in 2007. ORGANIZATIONS: Two sons: Thomas C. Burchers (34), In 1998, Tom was inducted into Cedar Wartburg Grad, Computer Graphic Rapids Washington High School Alumni Design Major. T.C. played saxophone Hall of Fame. That same night he was in both concert bands and the jazz featured saxophone soloist with the band while at Wartburg. He is currently Washington HS Wind Band. He has also employed by Merrill, Corp., St. Paul. MN performed as featured soloist with several as an Expeditor. other bands over the years. Tripoli High Marcus E. Burchers (32), Luther School Band participated in the National grad, Vocal Music Performance Major, Band Contest in 1984 when it was held at Master of Musicology from UNI. Marcus UNI and organized by Bob Dean. sang in most of the choruses at Luther, After Tom moved to Tripoli, the including Nordic Choir. Also played Tripoli Middle School bands took right oboe and English horn in both bands. off, improving by leaps and bounds and He is currently living and working in the PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION earning many “Superior” ratings at the Kansas City area and looking for a music EXPERIENCE: NEIBA MS Large Group Clinic and job at a small college. Greg began teaching 5-12 band at NEIBA MS Solo & Small Ensemble Terril and enjoyed eight wonderful years Contest. It took a few more years, but STATEMENT: in the Terril district. Greg became the the high school band got to a point where Tom feels that it was a pleasure to hold Okoboji High School band director in they were earning a Division I at Large offices for IBA and NEIBA, especially 1989 and enjoyed working with his wife Group Contest 50 percent of the time the office of IBA Secretary. While Julie team teaching at Okoboji for the and still improving. Tom says, “The Secretary he introduced many changes, past 26 years. Greg was responsible for year I remember best is a year in the several of which are still in use. He all bands and instrumental lessons at mid 80’s. The high school band played started the Conference pre-registration Okoboji High School, taught all middle the entire Vaughan-Williams “Folk Song and created the pre-registration form. He percussion lessons, and assisted with a Suite” at Large Group Contest. We had made improvements in the membership few other lessons at Okoboji Middle an exceptional band that year and they cards we mail in to the secretary each School. Julie assisted with lessons at the did a great job. They earned our first year. He re-designed the IBA lapel pin high school and was a huge help with unanimous Division I rating.” Overall and IBA Past President’s pin. He added honor band, all-state and IHSMA solo/ Small Group Contest results for the full more information to the IBA Directory small ensemble preparations. Greg is

16 The Iowa Bandmaster remaining active in music by teaching SCIBA CANDIDATE FOR KARL L. private lessons. Steve graduated from private percussion lessons from home, KING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE the University of Northern Iowa with a works occasionally as a guest clinician AWARD – RETIRED Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with area bands, enjoys performing for in 1981, a student of Keith Johnson. musicals at the Okoboji Summer Theatre Steve Cook He has completed additional graduate and playing drums and leading the Dick work at the University of Iowa, Iowa Bauman Big Band. State University, Drake University, and Northeast Missouri State University. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Greg earned his BFA degree in HONORS, PROFESSIONAL music education from the University AFFILIATIONS AND of South Dakota in 1981. He has also ORGANIZATIONS: done additional graduate studies at Steve was the recipient of the Otley the University of Northern Iowa, the Masonic Lodge Educator of the Year University of Iowa and the University of Award in 2014, and the Iowa Bandmasters South Dakota. Association Karl King Award – Active in 2008. Ensembles under Steve’s direction HONORS, PROFESSIONAL consistently earned high ratings at local, AFFILIATIONS AND district, and state contests. Steve and two ORGANIZATIONS: Perry High School colleagues were the Okoboji instrumental music students recipients of a nationwide U.S. West have been very active and successful in “Connecting Teachers with Technology” All-State Band, NWIBA Honor Band, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION grant. Jazz Band, All-State Jazz Band, IHSMA EXPERIENCE: Steve is a member of the South Solo/Small Ensemble, and IHSMA Steve Cook is currently the auditorium Central Iowa Bandmasters Association Large Group. Okoboji does not march manager for the Perry Performing Arts and currently serves on the Board of competitively but does march at local Center. Steve retired as Director of Bands Directors as State Secretary for the parades and performs a different set of at Perry High School in 2014, a position Iowa Bandmasters Association. He music on the field at each home football he had held since 1986. In addition, he is past president of the South Central game. The Okoboji High School Concert was Fine Arts Department Head and was Iowa Bandmasters Association, past Band has earned Division I Ratings at responsible for all aspects of the high president and past chief negotiator for IHSMA Large Group Festival 17 of the school Instrumental Music program, the Perry Education Association, and past 18 years. The OHS Jazz Band has including Concert Band, Marching Band, is a member of the American School been Iowa Jazz Championships Class 2A Jazz Band, Pep Band, Music Theory, and Band Directors Association, the Iowa state champion four times, has performed Music Technology courses. Steve was Alliance for Arts Education, the Iowa in the IJC finals eight times, and has also the director of the Perry Area Technology & Education Connection, placed no lower than fifth at IJC since Community Band from 1986 to 2014. and the Iowa Association of Supervision 1996. In 2014, Okoboji had five students Prior to his position in Perry, Steve and Curriculum Development. Steve selected to perform in the 2014 All-State spent five years as Junior High and currently serves on the Perry Activities Band/Orchestra. Elementary Band Director at North Foundation Board of Directors and is a Fayette Community Schools in West member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. FAMILY: Union, Iowa. Greg and Julie have three sons. Brian FAMILY: and his wife Olivia live in rural Spirit EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Steve’s wife, Jill, has a bachelor’s de- Lake. Brian works at Polaris and his wife A native of Webster City, Iowa, Steve gree in Vocal Music from the University Olivia works at a law office. Nicholas was a junior high band student of Richard of Northern Iowa and has completed served in the Army for eight years and Goettsch and high school band student of graduate work at both U.N.I. and the is now studying Electrical Technology at Jay Nugent. During high school, he studied University of Iowa. She has taught Iowa Lakes Community College. Nathan trumpet privately with Joe Christensen at private voice lessons, was a computer is serving in the Air Force and is currently Iowa State University and began playing lab associate at Perry High School for deployed to Turkey. Greg and Julie have trumpet with the Al Welsh Orchestra, a ten years, and is currently a librarian at one grandson and one granddaughter. position he continues to this day. He also the Perry Public Library, where she hosts After retiring from 34 years of full marched in drum corps during both high adult programs including the Quarterly time teaching Greg misses his time with school and college. While in college, Classics Book Club and Lifelong his students but is staying busy substitute he participated in ensembles including Learners series. teaching, teaching private lessons, and Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Steve and Jill are the parents of two is enjoying a slower pace that allows for Jazz I, was a student director for the daughters. April, 30, holds Bachelor’s more time to spend with grandchildren U.N.I. Panther Marching Band, was a Degrees in Music (following in her and family. drum corps brass instructor, and taught father’s footsteps as a trumpet major)

The Iowa Bandmaster 17 and English, from the University of STATEMENT: Northern Iowa, and a Masters Degree in My sincere thanks to the membership English Literature, also from U.N.I. She of SEIBA for nominating me as their is married to Craig Olson, a computer candidate for the Karl King (retired) programmer for Pioneer Hi-Bred Award. Retirement has offered me the International. They have a two-year- opportunity to pursue some new oppor- old son, Malcolm, and live in Grimes. tunities for involvement in instrumental Elizabeth, 26, has bachelor’s degrees in music. Performance with the Iowa City Theater and English from U.N.I. and a chapter of the New Horizons Band as well Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative as involvement in several chamber groups Writing from the University of Missouri, keep things moving along even more Kansas City. She is a senior editor at the than I had anticipated. The Iowa City Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Community Band, IBARD mentorship, and a freelance writer for the Kansas City and continuing relationships with current Pitch, writing theater and fine arts reviews, educators in the public schools allow me and is an editorialist for the Kansas City to stay in touch with younger performers. Star. She was recently married to Tom Waukon, Iowa. Prior to coming to All of this cross-generational musical Willoughby, a fellow theater major from Northwest Junior High, Jerry served as opportunity convinces me, more than ever, U.N.I., who is a Media Producer at the the Manager of the Band Instrument that our school band programs continue to University of Missouri, Kansas City. Division at West Music Company in advance, while our civic music programs In his spare time, Steve freelances Coralville for 18 years. keep the musical fire burning brightly for as a computer consultant, designs web many years after high school graduation. sites, performs regularly with local EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: The Iowa Bandmasters Association has dance bands, and enjoys collecting and Jerry attended Le Mars Community been the force behind the creation of operating Lionel trains. High School, in Le Mars, Iowa. He this rich musical environment for many, received his Bachelor of Music degree many years. I am proud to be a member STATEMENT: in 1966 and his Master of Arts degree in of IBA, and I hope to continue serving It is an honor and a privilege to be music education in 1970 – both degrees the organization during my retirement. nominated by my S.C.I.B.A. colleagues from the University of Iowa. He studied Thanks again for the nomination. I for the Karl King Distinguished Service clarinet with Professor Thomas Ayres consider it to be a real honor. Award - Retired. Since the seventh grade, and played clarinet with the University it was my dream to become a band of Iowa Symphonic Band that toured director. It has been my privilege to Western Europe and the Soviet Union SWIBA CANDIDATE FOR KARL L. enjoy a long and fulfilling career teaching under the direction of Fredrick Ebbs KING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE young people not only to become better in 1965. Jerry performed on tenor and AWARD – RETIRED musicians, but also to become more baritone saxophones with the University well rounded human beings. As I reflect of Iowa Jazz Lab Band and tenor on my past 33 years of teaching and Terry Hanzlik saxophone with the Hawkeye Marching making music, I am thankful for the Band. lifelong friends and acquaintances I have made through the Iowa Bandmasters HONORS, PROFESSIONAL Association. Without a doubt, I.B.A. AFFILIATIONS AND is the “World’s Finest Bandmasters ORGANIZATIONS: Organization”. His concert bands at Northwest Junior High have been selected to perform SEIBA CANDIDATE FOR KARL L. at the Iowa Bandmasters Association KINGDISTINGUISHED SERVICE Conference on three occasions. He has AWARD – RETIRED served as an IBA clinician with his students presenting saxophone quartet Jerry Zinn information and performance. Since retirement from the Iowa City PAST TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Schools, Jerry has been serving, on a Jerry Zinn retired from his teaching part-time basis, as a product specialist position after 19 years on the instrumental for Accent Musical Instruments. In this music faculty of Northwest Jr. High - capacity, he works on the development PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Iowa City Community School District. of new products, represents the band EXPERIENCE: He previously taught in Rochester, instrument line at state conventions, and • Mt. Ayr Iowa Public Schools 1976-78 Minnesota Community Schools and the serves as assistant to his employer, Steve • Lenox Iowa Public Schools 1978-83 Allamakee Community Schools of West. • Keokuk Iowa Public Schools 1983-84

18 The Iowa Bandmaster • Des Moines Iowa Hoover High • 1987 Iowa State University Clarinet seeing your work, values and beliefs School 1984-1989 Choir Festival, Ames, Iowa. Des continue in the work of others. I have • Norwalk Iowa Public Schools 1989- Moines Hoover High School Clarinet had the opportunity to work with great 1997 Choir was featured high school band directors who served as friends • University of Nebraska-Lincoln clarinet choir and mentors over the years. Ray Kelton, 1995-1996 and 1998-1999 • 1993 Iowa Jazz Championships. Dick Bauman, Richard Simpson, Merrill • Council Bluffs Iowa Abraham Des Moines, Iowa. State Jazz Band Perry, Lee Nelson, Robert Meunier, Lincoln High School 1999-2010 Champions, Class 3A Joe Christensen and Everett Johnson • 1994 Iowa Jazz Championships. are just a few of the people who were EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Des Moines, Iowa. State Jazz Band encouraging forces in shaping my career • Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree, Wayne Champions, Class 3A as a band director. My family was a State College, Wayne, Nebraska 1976 • 1988 Orange Bowl Parade, Miami, significant force in my work as a teacher • Masters of Science in Music Education, Florida. Des Moines Hoover and I swell with great pride in seeing Northwest Missouri State University, Marching Band. them be successful in their careers and 1983 with their families • PhD in Music Education, University Organizations include: Since I have retired, I serve as a of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2001 • Librarian and member of the Omaha Fine Arts Consultant for the Council Symphonic Winds, Omaha, Nebraska Bluffs Community School District on HONORS, PROFESSIONAL • President of Westin Hills West II a part-time basis. I assist some of the AFFILIATIONS AND Townhome Association finest teachers I know. The Council ORGANIZATIONS: • Past President of the Southwest Iowa Bluffs Community School District has • 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award, Bandmasters Association developed a new fine arts department presented by the Nelson Family • Past State Chairman of Research Com- for drama, music and visual arts. Our Foundation mittee, Iowa Bandmasters Association curriculum has evolved from a one- • 1994 State of Iowa Exemplary Music • Past Co-Chairman of the Iowa Jazz page document to a CMP curriculum Program Award presented by Iowa Championships that is based on the 2014 NAfME Music Educators Conference to the • Past District Chairman of SWIBA National Standards. We have developed Norwalk Community School District District Jazz Festival scope and sequence, curriculum maps, Music Department • Member of the National Association unpacking planners and comprehensive • 2008 SBO Magazine recognized as for Music Education and the Nebraska examinations for all of our fine arts one of the “50 Directors Who Make Music Educators Conference classes. This music curriculum was A Difference” in the December issue. • Member of the Iowa Bandmasters created for the typical performance-based • 1994 Iowa Bandmasters Association Association ensemble classes, but now it includes Conference, Des Moines, Iowa. music classes such as Piano I and II, Norwalk High School Concert Band, FAMILY: History of Rock and Roll and American guest soloist; Allen Vizzutti, trumpet. My family consists of Teresa Hanzlik, Culture, and Music Through Technology. • 1993 Iowa Bandmasters Association my wife, and our children consist of: The Council Bluffs Community School Conference, Des Moines, Iowa. Son: Louis and wife Amanda Hanzlik District is committed to improving fine Norwalk High School Jazz Ensemble, of Storrs, Connecticut with children Ethan arts education for their students through guest soloist; Robert Meunier, and Grace; Daughter: Megan Manning the development of these comprehensive vibraphone of Houston Texas; Daughter: Emily classes and the purchase of equipment for • 1989 Iowa Bandmasters Association Robinson of College Park, Maryland; piano labs and materials to support their Conference, Des Moines, Iowa. Des Stepson: Kerry and Erin Burns of teachers. I am so fortunate to be able to Moines Hoover High School Wind Columbus, Nebraska with children Jack continue to help these music educators. Ensemble, guest conductor; Frank and Jordan; and Stepson: David Burns One final statement, the Iowa Erickson of New York City, New York Bandmaster’s Association has always • 1983 Iowa Bandmasters Association been a model of excellence for my Conference, Des Moines, Iowa. STATEMENT: teaching. The first year I taught in Iowa, Lenox High School Concert Band I want to thank the Southwest Iowa I attended the state conference and heard • 1994 Iowa State University Honor Bandmasters Association for recognizing many wonderful bands. That experience Band Festival, Ames, Iowa. Norwalk me with this nomination. I have had the became the goal for all of my bands. I High School Concert Band was opportunity to work with and teach some wanted those bands to be good enough featured high school honor band of the finest people in the state of Iowa to play at the state conference in Des • 1988 Iowa State University Honor throughout my 33 years of teaching. Moines. I was lucky, four times I had that Band Festival, Ames, Iowa. Des Many of those former students are experience of performing for my fellow Moines Hoover High School Wind teachers, musicians and band directors bandmasters at the state conference. It was Ensemble was featured high school in Iowa and throughout the nation. This a great career with many great memories; honor band. has to be the greatest reward of all, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

The Iowa Bandmaster 19 inspiring Music scholarships and performance opportunities for music and non-music majors.

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20 The Iowa Bandmaster The Iowa Bandmaster 21 In the Spotlight Class 4A Band Program Prairie High School Directors – Craig Aune, Deron Jimmerson

The Prairie Band program is an integral part of the College Community School District – one of the fastest growing school districts in the state of Iowa! The CCSD is a 137 square-mile district that serves approximately 5,500 students from parts of southwest Cedar Rapids, Ely, Fairfax, Shueyville, Swisher and Walford, along with surrounding rural areas. The majority of the district’s programs are located on a central campus site of over 500 acres, located in southwest Cedar Rapids. The Prairie campus consists of five elementary schools (PK-4), an intermediate school (5-6), a middle school and 9th Grade Academy building (7-9), and the high school (10-12). Tremendous community support has provided for the construction of two new school buildings and a 1,000-seat, state-of-the-art Concert Hall, all within the past eight years, with more new buildings and updates currently in the planning stages. In addition, all students in The Concert Hall at College Community. grades 6-12 receive individual laptop computers.

BAND at CCSD: The Prairie Band Program provides a wide variety of learning opportunities and performance experiences that are per- tinent, articulated, meaningful, and accountable, as a means to developing the aesthetic potential that exists in all students. Courses are available to account for all levels of ability and experience, and each course promotes the development of attributes (such as critical thinking, problem solving, and self-discipline) that contribute to improved student performance in all curricular areas. With strong support and funding from the administration, the equivalent of seven full-time band directors in grades 5-12 provide daily instruction and experiences in band. In addition, a vibrant group of adult volunteers make up the “Prairie Music Association” which provides critical supplemental help and funding for all levels of music instruction on a yearly basis.

PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL BAND: The Prairie High School Band program, under the direction of Mr. Craig T. Aune and Mr. Deron Jimmerson, offers a comprehensive music education experience that includes the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, the Prairie “Hawks” Marching Band, Jazz I, Jazz II, two percussion ensembles, and “The Art of Noiz!” pep band, in addition to a ‘Performing Arts Tech’ class. Each year numerous students are selected for the prestigious Iowa All-State Band and other area honor bands. The Prairie High School Band program is strongly represented at the annual State Solo and Ensemble Contest, and many members also play in the Show Choir Bands as well as the Pit Band for the annual school musical. On a national level, the entire Prairie High School Music Department travels together every three years, with previ- ous performances yielding Superior Ratings in concert band, jazz band, and percussion ensemble at nationally adjudicated festivals in Orlando, Anaheim, St. Louis, Chicago, in the Bahamas, as well as at the prestigious “Disney Honors” National Music Competition in Florida.

PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BANDS: The 170 members of the Prairie High School Band program (grades 10-12) audition in the fall – at the conclusion of the marching band season – for placement in either the 65-member “Wind Symphony” or the 105-member “Symphonic Band.” These concert ensembles form the basis for the entire band program. Both the wind symphony and symphonic band perform at Prairie High School Wind Symphony three concerts per year, in addition to the

22 The Iowa Bandmaster annual State Large Group Contest and a combined performance at the graduation ceremonies each year. The Prairie High School Wind Symphony has received the state’s top “Division I - Superior Rating” at Large Group Contest for 27 of the past 28 years, and accepted an invitation to serve as the Class 4A Guest Band at the prestigious University of Northern Iowa’s “Festival of Bands” in 2014. The Prairie High School Symphonic Band has earned a “Division I – Superior Rating” at Large Group Prairie High School Wind Symphony Contest seven times in the past 10 years. Every member of the high school band program is involved in at least one ensemble for the annual State Solo & Ensemble Contest, as well as performing for our own “Small Ensembles Recital Concert” held in the spring of the year. A number of Prairie High School Band members are selected each year for the Iowa All-State Band and Orchestra, as well as for a number of area honor bands.

THE PRAIRIE “HAWKS” MARCHING BAND:

The 185-member Prairie “Hawks” Marching Band (2015-16) is the second largest marching band in school history! They represent a highly motivated segment of the high school student population that is involved in many public performances each year, sharing artistic expression while helping to generate tremendous school and community pride. The Prairie “Hawks” Marching Band has earned “Division I – Superior Ratings” at the annual State Marching Band Contest for the past 29 consecutive years, and has earned a reputation for presenting innovative and highly entertaining performances.

PRAIRIE H.S. JAZZ PROGRAM: The Prairie High School Jazz program consists of two curricular ensembles, Jazz I and Jazz II, that both meet daily, as well as combo instruction for interested students. Time is spent on jazz history, improvisation, and concert/contest preparation. Each group performs at the annual Fall Jazz Concert in November, as well as at three to four jazz festivals from January through March, and at a final home concert entitled “Just Jazz” in May. Both groups participate annually in the IHSMA State Jazz Contest, Prairie High School Jazz I where Jazz I has received a “Division I Superior Rating” for 18 consecutive years. Jazz II has received a “Division I Superior Rating” in four of the past seven years. Recently, students from Prairie have participated in the 2014 and 2015 All-State 4A Jazz Ensemble, as well as at least one student each year in the North Corridor All-Star Jazz Ensemble, which has performed since 2011 at the Iowa City Jazz Festival. Jazz I last made an appearance at the Iowa Jazz Championships in 2014. One of the highlights every year is Jazz I’s participation in the Corridor Jazz Project, sponsored by jazz radio station KCCK 88.3. This project pairs the top high school jazz ensembles from the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area with a guest artist. Each group rehearses and records a CD track with their guest artist, as well as performing in a joint concert each spring. This year, Jazz I was excited to record and work with Prairie High School alum, Bret Zvacek, on one of Combined Jazz I and Jazz II at “Just Jazz” Concert his compositions. u continued on page 24

The Iowa Bandmaster 23 In the Spotlight (continued) THE “ART OF NOIZ!” PEP BAND: Each member of the Prairie High School Band program is assigned to one of two equal versions of the “Art of NOIZ!” Pep Band. These highly energized pep bands are assigned to a total of ten performances, covering home contests for Boy’s Basketball, Girl’s Basketball, and Wrestling. The “Art of NOIZ!” takes great pride in their enthusiastic versions of current pop tunes and classic rock songs, adding tremendous excitement to the overall game-night atmosphere.

7th-8th-9th GRADE BAND: The College Community School District’s Middle School Band program is housed in the Prairie Point Middle School and Ninth Grade Academy building, which serves students in grades seven, eight and nine. Prairie Point opened in the fall of 2009 and currently serves over 1,200 students. The building was designed to feature a middle school philosophy in 7th and 8th grades while maintaining a high school philosophy for 9th grade students. All classes and grade levels at Prairie Point utilize standards- based grading. Approximately 300 students participate in one of three grade-level bands at Prairie Point.

Prairie Point 7th Grade Band

The 7th Grade Band meets in two separate periods, rehearsing on alternating days. Every 7th Grade Band student has an individual or paired pullout lesson once every six days that lasts 12 minutes. The 7th Grade Band performs three concerts per year. Seventh graders may audition to participate in Jazz One or Jazz Two. Both jazz bands rehearse before school twice per week from October through February, and consist of 7th, 8th, and 9th graders. The jazz bands perform at multiple festivals and one concert per year. A large number of Prairie Point 7th and 8th graders are selected for various honor bands each year. All students also have the opportunity to participate in a yearly solo/ensemble festival. The 8th Grade Band has the same rehearsal schedule, lesson setup, concert schedule, and jazz band options as are offered in 7th grade. In addition, the 8th Grade Band participates annually in the “Adventureland Festival of Bands,” where they consistently receive Division I ratings and “Best in Class” recognition. Prairie’s 8th Grade Band was selected to perform at the IBA Conference in 2004, 2007 and 2013. The 9th Grade Band meets daily and performs three concerts per year. Members of the 9th Grade Band participate in All-State auditions, State Solo & Ensemble Contest and State Large Group Contest. 9th Grade Band students do not have individual lessons, but they do have a large-group sectional approximately once per week. Additionally, brass, woodwind and percussion choirs rehearse periodically throughout the spring during the band period in preparation for State Solo & Ensemble Contest. Members of the 9th Grade Band may also audition to participate in Jazz One or Jazz Two. There are two full-time and one half-time band directors at Prairie Point who share lesson and sectional responsibilities, each teaching a variety of instruments and grade levels. Mr. Jeff Fountain directs the 7th Grade Band and Jazz One. Mr. Michael Davies directs the 8th Grade Band and Jazz Two. Mr. Jeff Schafer directs the 9th Grade Band and assists with both jazz bands.

24 The Iowa Bandmaster Prairie Creek Intermediate 5th Grade Band

5th and 6th GRADE BAND: Prairie Creek Intermediate was established in 2009, serving over 800 students in the College Community School District’s 5th and 6th grade classes. The intermediate experience gives students the opportunity to become more inde- pendent in a structured and nurturing environment. Prairie Creek is a fully Standards-Based grading school, including the music programs. Approximately 450 students in 5th Grade and 6th Grade participate in the band program, directed by Mrs. Wendy Morton and Mr. Andy Houk, with lesson assistance by Amy Sams and Lauren Fladland. Each Prairie Creek Band meets every other day, during the school day, for 40 minutes. The Prairie Creek Intermediate Bands perform three concerts each year, by grade level. After beginner lessons are established, all students participate in 20-minute lessons that continue throughout the year on a six-day rotating schedule. Prairie Creek Intermediate also hosts the annual “Young Musicians Honor Band,” offering a premiere honor band experience for 1st- and 2nd-year musicians. All 5th grade students at Prairie Creek Intermediate are invited to try out band instruments during the first two weeks of the school year. This year, 270 students in 5th grade participate in Band, under the direction of Mr. Andy Houk. Assisted by additional temporary staffing, beginner lessons start with 2-3 weeks of “Super Lessons” – daily 25-minute lessons in groups of 8-20 students. Band class then begins in late October. The 5th Grade Band students are organized into three separate bands during the school year, and eventually combine into one 270- piece band for each of their concert performances. The 180-member 6th Grade Band, directed by Mrs. Wendy Morton, is split into two separate band rehearsal classes. Students in 6th Grade Band have opportunities to participate in three honor bands as well as a “Performing Arts Night” (similar to a solo/ensemble recital). Band stu- dents can also opt to participate in extra-curricular activities such as participating in the Homecoming parade, or attend- ing Marching Band exhibitions as a field trip. The Prairie Creek Intermediate 6th Grade Band performed at the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference in May of 2011, and Prairie Creek Intermediate 6th Grade Band has received Division I Ratings when they have participated in Middle School Large Group Contest.

The Iowa Bandmaster 25 Band Talk with Julie Forney

I just retired after 34 great years of teaching music. I started my career in the fall of 1981 teaching band and vocal grades 5-12 in Arnolds Park. Talk about overwhelming! Five years later Arnolds Park and Milford schools combined to form Okoboji Community School and I got my dream job, teaching grades 5-8 band. I loved it. The only thing that made that job even better was in 1989, when my husband Greg Forney accepted the high school job at Okoboji. Greg and I team-taught for 26 years. I directed all ensembles and taught most of the lessons at Okoboji Middle School. In addition to his duties at the high school Greg taught all middle school percussion lessons, bass guitar, some woodwind lessons and assisted with sectional rehearsals. In return I helped teach high school lessons and helped with high school solo and small ensemble contest. I feel it is such a benefit to the kids when the band teachers work together. I think it helped that my middle school students got to know the high school Julie Forney director and knew that I still cared about them as they moved on to high school. I really enjoyed helping the high school students prepare for solo and ensemble contest. Teaching middle school is great because you see so much progress and I loved working with the younger students, but it was fun to work with the high school students and work on more advanced music. I think it is so important to take an interest in all of your students, not just as a band student. Students have a lot of things going on in their lives outside of band. I made time to go and see my students in things outside of band. Go to a volleyball game, watch a play, attend a speech performance, and congratulate students when they do a good job. I never gave false praise. I think it is important for kids to trust what you say and only give praise when it is deserved. Look for a positive thing to say without being dishonest. I feel it is good to be kind and show students I care about them, but I never felt like I needed middle school students as friends! Being kind but firm will help you earn your students’ respect and you will have less problems with discipline than if you try to be the students’ friend. We all know that balance is so important in our bands, but balance is very important in our lives as well. I tried to make sure that band was not the only thing that I was involved in. Make time for yourself, your family and some outside interests. Being a band director can be very stressful. Allowing yourself a little time to relax and get your mind off your job will help you be a better person and a better teacher for your students. It is all about the kids! We do this job for the kids. Sometimes it is easy for some people to forget why we do a job that is so stressful and time consuming. It is for the love of the music, a lifelong gift. It is for the disci- pline and the beauty of music. It is not just about the trophies or the festivals or ratings. Competition can be fun and can help motivate us to do our best, but don’t let the competition take away from the importance of music. It is always important for the students to do their best but you cannot always measure student growth and learning by points, ratings, or trophies. Love the kids and the music! I always felt it was so important for me to do a good job because the choices made, skills learned and habits developed in middle school band will affect the students as long as they play music. Face it, if your middle school band director isn’t doing what they are supposed to do, the high school band will suffer. Starting fifth graders in band was always one of my favorite parts of my job. There are so many emotions: excitement, fear, disappoint- ment. Starting something totally new was exciting but for a lot of students it was harder than they thought it would be. It takes practice and discipline, and motivation is so important at the beginning stages. A progress chart worked very well for me with my 5th and 6th grade band students. Students could put a sticker on the chart hanging up in the band room when they passed a page in their book. I would never have thought a sticker would be such a big deal but it is to a 5th grader. I would have different color or themed stickers for every month, so it was a great tool for me to see when a student was struggling and falling behind and to monitor their progress at a glance. I would establish goals that the students had to meet to play in the concert and it really

26 The Iowa Bandmaster helped to keep students on task and to push ALL of the students forward. For example, the students had to be to the eighth note page by the holiday concert to perform with the band. (Jingle Bells has eighth notes.) I never had a student not be able to play in that concert. Sometimes it took a couple added lessons and extra push from me, but students felt a sense of pride knowing that they had earned their chair in the concert. I would put their name on a big poster in the band room marked, “EIGHTH NOTE CLUB” when they made it and then announced them and had them stand up in band. Talk about motivation and pride! This was a big deal for my 10-year-old students. The seventh and eighth grade band marched in the homecoming parade, performed one song at homecoming pregame, and performed the school song and National Anthem with the high school band at homecoming pre- game. The middle school bands (7-8th grade, 6th grade, and 5th grade bands) presented concerts in December and May with the vocal ensembles. The middle school bands played in the All Bands Concert with the high school band in late February/early March. Students could audition for the 7-8th grade jazz band in late October. The jazz band performed for a Kiwanis event in late January, District Jazz Contest in February, on the Evening of Jazz concert shared with the high school jazz band in March, at the Augustana Jazz Contest in March, in the 7-8th grade concert in May, and performed at an assembly for all Okoboji Middle School students at the end of the year. The fifth grade band performed an additional concert for the elementary students at the end of the year. Every middle school band student was required to play a solo. Seventh and eighth grade band students peformed for an audience and received comments and a rating from an adjudicator in Februay. Sixth grade students performed their solos for an audience in April and fifth grade students performed solos in May. Some of the fifth grade solos might not have been the greatest performances, but you have to start somewhere and I think it is important to learn to play independently. Final thoughts… Show your students that you love music and that you love spending your days sharing the gift of making music. It takes a lot of energy to teach band. Take care of yourself and love what you do. Good Luck!

The Iowa Bandmaster 27 COLLEGE CORNER

Improvisation Basics and Tips – Getting them started and going in the right direction.

by Kyle Engelhardt

(Originally published in the Jazz Educators of Iowa Dec. 2015 Newsletter – reprinted with permission of JEI. For membership options in JEI and more newsletter articles, please go to www.jeiowa.org)

The music department in Cedar Falls recently had the opportunity to sit down for about 75 minutes dur- ing professional development time on a Monday morning with Mr. Chris Merz, Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa. The following is a summary from a round table discussion with Mr. Merz.

Big Takeaway: We mostly start to teach by telling them what notes to use, but that is misguided. Convincing style and rhythm (time) is more important than right notes. So, how do we revise our methods and teach differently?

How do we teach style and rhythm? • Listening. It’s never been more available to students. • Guided listening is the key to all of this – help a student pick a tune and a solo, listen to a tune three times a day, really focus on that song for that week’s lesson. Pick one tune and get deep with it. Too often, we get the whole album and have it playing in the background. Focused listening is key to absorbing the style. • It’s not just about listening to your own instrument. Listen to the bass, listen to the comping patterns in the piano, and listen to the style and rhythm of the combo.

Teaching style by transcribing: • Transcribing – it just means playing by ear. Play and learn familiar songs by ear. Learn melodies instead of improvisation – things like Christmas tunes, could be commercial melodies TV – find some- thing your student likes, and meet them there to start. o Then move on to jazz standards. Learn the melodies by ear – not as difficult as it first sounds, because there is often repetition. • Steps for transcribing: o Be able to sing the solo – that’s critical. Can you sing it with the recording? Then, can you sing it without the recording? Singing is important. o Learn it first by ear, and then teach it to your fingers. Music is for the ears, not the fingers. • “I don’t make kids notate it; I’d rather them learn more music.” o After the solo is in the ear, then think about moving to learning the harmonies to the jazz standards. Learn the changes, the bass movement, and the harmonic structure. Western music is usually pre- dictable, right? Helps students learn tunes quickly. o Once you’ve got that, then move on to the mechanical by teaching arpeggios. • 1-3-5-7 root position. • Then other inversions. • 1-3-5-7 up the ii chord, then come down the V chord 3-1-7-5. o It’s better to play in time than at tempo. Slow down, learn the harmonics in time. o Don’t let students wander aimlessly in “the garden of the blues scale.” • Repetition through the ii-V progression working 7-3/3-7 resolutions is very helpful.

28 The Iowa Bandmaster Further development of the Improvising student: • Use the Vol. 3 CD of the Aebersold series to learn all 12 keys, keep coming back to that first track. It works incredibly well to allow students to develop ideas through all of the keys. • Pick and learn tunes that have ii-V-I’s in one key or two keys – focus kids on that concept while learn- ing the tune, and apply the vocab and skills they’ve developed. Suggestions: o Blue Bossa o Pent-up House o Oye Como Va (ii-Vs) o Tune-Up (intermediate) • iRealPro App: o Great compose function, all the tunes are there. o Can get 1300 tunes for free from the iRealPro forums – matches all real books. o Can loop and sequence phrases. • Book suggestion: “How to Improvise” – by Hal Crook. o Doesn’t focus on harmony, focuses on: Phrase, Space, Intensity, Tension-release, Concepts of play- ing across the changes, Talks about one thing at a time. o Gives students ideas on how to practice.

How to learn a tune with students (after working it out by ear): • Write out the chord tones, color in guide tones if you want. • Improvise using only the chord tones. o Forces students to deal with the resolutions • Then start a phrase and end a phrase on a guide tone using only the scale tones. • Keep it simple. One obstacle at a time. • ½ step approach tones, then delve into further ideas beyond chord tones (chromaticism, etc.)

Rhythm and Time while improvising: • 80-20 rule: o 80% off the beat, 20% on when starting solos. o 80% shorter valued notes, 20% long within solos; solo phrase endings sound better when they end shorter with space after them. Ending on tied whole notes just takes away space and interest from the rhythm section. • “It’s not your solo – it’s you making something with the rhythm section.” • Drummers can learn phrasing, space, and density on the drum set and should be aware and engaged in the improvisation activities. You have to support their creativity. • Think about trying something free- but not totally free. o One chord vamps o No chord vamps but tempo o Have two soloists play together.

Charts in beginning improvisation/beginning jazz band: • Find tunes for soloists first. Sophisticated tunes usually have sophisticated solo changes…are your kids ready for both? o Please don’t alter solo sections of tunes to make them easier – pick appropriate tunes and let the structure and format of the solo changes reflect the composer’s intent. Changing a 16 bar form to a 12 bar blues is a no-no, but we’ve all heard directors attempt to get away with it. • Start with the solo section in mind first, and then evaluate the ensemble stuff. • Look at some Fred Sturm tunes – sounds sophisticated, but often have easier changes. o Other composers to check out for sophisticated sounds yet have playable options: • Rick Hirsch • Bob Washut • Matt Harris • Patti Darling u continued on page 30

The Iowa Bandmaster 29 Improvisation Basics and Tips (continued)

• Look at modal tunes, although teaching students to solo in a modal tune is tricky at first because it requires them to count and know where they are in relation to that chord (16 bars of Eb minor, then 8 bars of F minor, then 8 bars back to Eb minor…) o Merz prefers to teach the melody for 8 bars, then have a student solo for 8 bars. Then come back to the melody, then solo. Then chord change with the melody, then solo with the new chord. Loop/ cycle different sections to focus student on one goal at a time. o Modal Tunes to check out: • Milestones • So What • Little Sunflower • Write a tune that explores modalism.

What other challenges are you encountering – questions from the peanut gallery • Kids committing time to become jazz players – they are there to be in an elite group, but not neces- sarily in it to be jazz players. Solutions? o Encourage the kids that want the opportunity to go further to explore a combo. o Play with other students in the area • Kids scared to play wrong notes o Take away the obstacles, and then add them back one at a time. • For example: • Rhythm only on one note • Rap music – only rhythm on a harmonic drone • Play a text to a poem you like. o There are no wrong notes – you have to learn the functionality of the notes that you’re playing, but everything is “resolve-able.”

30 The Iowa Bandmaster They Continue To Serve by Jerry Kinney

As I took typewriter in hand to invite a successful IBARD member to be the sub- ject of this “TCTS” article, I suddenly realized that I had succumbed to one of the oldest cliches known to man, a “Dear John” letter! But, John Keller, having received many such messages in the past, replied in kind with information that I hope you peruse with pleasure. Consequently, you are invited to “Git ’n Go” on a “Quik-Trip” for the next “7-11” minutes on a whirlwind tour of the highlights of Mr. Keller’s illustrious career! We begin our journey at Morman Trail High School where, as a junior student, John became interested in becoming a music teacher, influenced by his band direc- tor, Gary Dahmke. Our next stop is at Simpson College where our honoree received his degree in 1972. We continue our trek to Goldfield, Iowa, where John taught John Keller K-12 vocal music for three years. At a subsequent conference meeting of all vocal and band instructors, John became disinterested listening to the vocal people tell of their achievements, ad nauseam, and ventured into an adjoining room where the band directors were being served adult beverages and were also selecting festival music. Their efforts were sprinkled with multi-colored jokes and stories, the combination of which decided John to be the “Darth Vader” of band directors, as he moved to the “dark side,” – chipped reeds, broken drumheads, sticking valves, sprung slides, etc. – the world of instrumental music! A perfect match for Mr. Keller’s personality. The motorcade moves on to southwest Iowa, where John spent the next ten years teaching band at Corning for two years; then moving to Creston where he taught both junior high band and later the high school band with a fine modicum of success at each. After being visited by the “Angel of Marching Bands” (aka “It’s a Wonderful Life”), who impressed upon him the importance of mentors in developing his teaching techniques, he sought and received valuable assistance from area directors: Merrill Perry, Lee Nelson, Bob Bourne, Dick Bauman, Gaylin Sudik and other IBA stalwarts. Our leisurely jaunt through Iowa reaches its finale, since in 1986 John became the Director of Bands at Urbandale High School, Urbandale, Iowa, a position he held for 20 years until retirement. One of the best recollections of that time was the opportunity to work with student teachers, many of whom went on to be successful directors and band supporters in various teaching jobs, including Myron Peterson who now serves as head director at Urbandale High School. As his son and daughter reached high school age, both were accepted as members of the Dubuque Colts DCI Corps. At this juncture of his career, John’s aptitude test paid off (just kidding) and he traveled for several summers with the Colts cooking meals, absorbing new teaching methods and serving as a first class “go-fer” when asked to do so. A vivid recollection of that time involved seeing a former Colts member march- ing with her own Missouri High School band at the Clarinda Band Jamboree where he was the field judge. There was no mistaking the look in her eyes, which translated, said: “What the heck is that guy that makes lukewarm Kool-Aid and mediocre chocolate chip pancakes doing judging my band today?” John reminisces of the satisfaction in seeing former Colts become outstanding teachers in our state. John “continues to serve” as a “Roads Scholar” for the Rieman Music empire in southwest Iowa where, in addition to his salesmanship, he helps directors solve some of the same problems he experienced in years past. As do many of us, he says he learns from them as they learn from him. Currently, John and wife, Karen, the “woman behind the successful man,” live on a beautiful acreage near one of the “Bridges of Madison County.” (John was a stand-in for Clint Eastwood, NOT.) When the snow flies, they travel to their condo in Florida but return to the “best state in the land (hum “The Iowa Corn Song” here) in time to get their garden and fruit trees ready for spring. John continues to judge contests, conduct clinics and aid the cause of music whenever possible. Former students and student teachers all are members of his “extended” family, an enjoyable “perk” of the profession, one of which he is extremely proud. To wrap it up, I can honestly say, “A steller feller is IBA’s John Keller!!”

The Iowa Bandmaster 31 by Michelle Dickinson

Frank Battisti’s knowledge and passion for music education is clearly apparent whether he is conducting, discussing rehearsal strategies, or giving feedback to music colleagues. In his recent visit to Iowa in November, Battisti led a seminar for instrumental directors to gain wisdom from a true expert in the field. The two-day event, “Rehearsal Approach for the School Band Director,” was held at Hoover High School in Des Moines and was underwritten by Central College and the Iowa Music Educators Association. Battisti is well known for his work at Ithaca High School and the New England Conservatory, where he led the commis- sioning of quality repertoire for bands and his ensembles were known for their excellence. Drawing on this experience and knowledge, Battisti led a conducting clinic, as well as sessions on score study, rehearsal planning and music philosophy that proved to be useful and practical for the attendees. Battisti’s expertise for expressive and effective conducting certainly helped all who attended the seminar, whether they were a clinic band participant or a conducting participant. Conductors received immediate feedback on how to be more effective in their conducting gestures. One of the major ideas that Battisti presented was that conductors should have technique, several different tools to use for communication in situations, rather than habits. Even good habits can make a conductor too complacent and therefore less effective. Battisti shares that “repetitious use of physical mannerisms and speech patterns should be avoided. They can become very annoying and often lead to players not watching and/or listening to the conductor” (2007, p. 72). If conductors have habits, their conducting and communication will simply not be as effective as if they have several different techniques to use for a crescendo or for phrasing. Battisti also stressed that conductors need to respond in the moment to what the ensemble is performing and have several possible gestures to incorporate at that time. According to Battisti, “gestures are immediate physical reactions to what he/she hears” (2007, p. 70). Throughout the conducting clinic, Battisti demonstrated such techniques with various facial and body gestures to express musical concepts. Simplicity was another focus of Battisti’s conducting comments that proved be quite valuable. As Battisti writes, “overextended, extravagant conducting techniques tend to provoke loud, unbalanced, unattractive playing” (2007, p. 70). In his critiques, he suggested not to move the torso, but to use one hinge of the arms or wrists at a time. For example, he demonstrated that staccato articulation can be shown with just the flick of the wrist and that mirroring both arms leads to overstimulation for players. Battisti stressed that through the simplicity, the essentials of musical expression prevail and remain emphasized, rather than conducting showmanship. Battisti shared that conductors should first show interpretation through conducting, rather than verbally. Encouraging students to respond to gestures not only improves nonverbal communication from conductor to player, but it also encourages immediate musical expressiveness. In my own conducting critique of Copland’s Down a Country Lane, Battisti stressed the importance of the left hand. He said that there is so much that can be done to describe music in a simple hand gesture and used the example of Michelangelo’s use of expression in hands as he painted on the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Through Battisti’s example, I have continued to refine my conducting and have found it to be quite effective in capturing students’ atten- tion and focus. Frank Battisti’s focus on score study emphasized the importance of preparation in music education, beginning with literature selection and score study. When he started teaching, Battisti felt that there was not enough quality literature for bands to perform, so he decided to fix the problem by writing to composers like Vincent Persichetti and Warren Benson to ask them to compose commissioned pieces for his band. This proactive approach led the way for repertoire for bands throughout the world. Therefore, he stressed the importance of selecting repertoire that is varied, challenging, complete, and fulfilled. Battisti emphasized that if the music is not excellent, it is not worth playing in your ensembles and is not fair to students’ education. After selecting high caliber literature, Battisti discussed the importance of delving into a score to discover the most details possible. He explained that the more informed the conductor is on concepts of the piece, such as phrasing and harmonies, the more effective one will be in rehearsals. Battisti also often explored from outside the score, investigating the historical events that were taking place when particular composi- tions were written.

32 The Iowa Bandmaster Beyond these strategies, Battisti discussed sever- al aspects of his music education philosophy, such as rehearsing ensembles. He strongly believes that students should be actively engaged and challenged in the rehearsal process. “The objective of rehearsals should be to expand each player’s knowledge, understanding, and the appreciation of the pieces as well as their ability to perform them in an expres- sive and meaningful manner” (Battisti, 2007, p. 94). Rehearsals should be reserved for collabora- tion between sections and conductors, rather than just a drill session for technical support. Students should be intellectually challenged and active in the rehearsal process because it is the most effective way to advocate musical growth and advancement. Battisti also expressed his belief that students should not only recreate music, but also create and Aaron Ottmar - Davis County High School Director consume music. He suggested having students write a composition for their own instrument to inspire creativity and cultivate musical intrigue. Battisti shared that when students create their own compositions, they have more ownership and are more enthusiastic about their musical experience. Ultimately, Battisti stressed that the real reward of music education should be the development and the art of music itself, rather than an extrinsic motivator.

“Only by conducting live, can musician’s skills, techniques, and procedures needed for rehearsing and conducting ensembles be developed. Observing professional conductors rehearse and perform, and attending profes- sional conducting courses, workshops, and symposiums are excellent ways to learn and develop as a conductor.” (Battisti, 2007, p. 4) Pam Schroeder - Winterset High School

Through observation and conducting, the two- day clinic with Battisti was certainly time well spent. An opportunity to learn from a significant conductor and music education advocate should never be overlooked. I have no doubt that it is every music educator’s goal to become the best leader possible, and Battisti shared methods and techniques to use to pursue that objective. Battisti will be returning to Iowa November 4-5, 2016, for another music educator workshop. Please contact Mitchell Lutch ([email protected]) for more details.

Bibliography Battisti, F. L. (2007). On Becoming a Conductor: Lessons and Meditations on the Art of Conducting. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music. Michelle Dickinson - Oskaloosa Middle School

The Iowa Bandmaster 33 KARL LAWRENCE KING (February 21, 1891 – March 31, 1971) By Jerrold P. Jimmerson

The coming new year, 2016, marks a special event musically and historically for all musicians in the state of Iowa. On February 21, 1891, 125 years ago, Karl L. King was born in Ohio. In the fall of 1920, he came to Fort Dodge and lived there more than 50 years. His contributions to the field of band music world-wide are exemplary. Further, I would urge each and every director to include a Karl King march on one of their concert programs dur- ing this year to make their students and their audiences aware of this historic event.

Much has been written about Karl L. King – the musician, conductor, and composer. As a young musi- cian, he played both cornet and baritone with the Thayer Military Band of Canton, Ohio, and the Neddermeyer Concert Band of Columbus, Ohio. As a circus musician, he played with Robinson’s Famous Shows, the Yankee Robinson Circus, the Sells-Floto Buffalo Bill Combined Shows, and the Barnum and Bailey Circus bands.

In 1914, he was appointed bandmaster of the Sells-Floto Buffalo Bill Combined Shows, a position he held for three years. From there, he became bandmaster of the Barnum and Bailey Circus for two seasons, and then became bandmaster of the Grand Army of the Republic Band of Canton, Ohio in 1919.

As a composer, King published over 200 marches. In addition to this impressive feat, which earned him the title of “America’s March King”, he also composed waltzes, overtures, intermezzos, dirges, rags, and galops, which totaled almost 100 more selections. He left us a wealth of superb band literature, including some of the most famous and recognizable compositions ever written for band.

Karl King came to Fort Dodge in the fall of 1920, the result of a classified advertisement in a national musician’s publication. He was offered, and accepted, the position as conductor of the Fort Dodge Municipal Band, a post he held for more than 50 years. Here, he raised his family, established a successful music publishing business, composed his music, and directed the municipal band. In addition to local concerts, the band appeared at state and regional fairs, rodeos and expositions, becoming a popular fixture at those events for 40 years.

The official title of the band was the Fort Dodge Municipal Band until after his death in 1971, at which time it was formally renamed the Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge. However, within a short time after he assumed the leadership of the group, it became known simply as “King’s Band,” and was referred to as such by two genera- tions of band members and the general public alike.

King’s influence on the band was immediate and considerable. The older members of the band liked him personally and respected him as a conductor and a musician, and took pride in his national reputation. He quickly established his goals, style, and program repertoire, which was pleasing to the band members and the audiences alike. He was a demanding but patient leader, expecting the very best from each musician within that person’s capabilities.

34 The Iowa Bandmaster The younger members of the band, usually high school musicians, viewed him with a combination of admiration, total respect bordering on awe, and just a tinge of fear that they could not measure up to his standards. His influence on these younger players had a profound effect on their lives. Many went on to become distinguished musicians, educators, and bandmasters themselves, including two previous conductors, W.B. Green and Reginald R. Schive, as well as the present conductor of the band, Jerrold P. Jimmerson. No one who ever played under the baton of Karl King would ever forget that experience and the pride of having worn the uniform of “King’s Band.”

King became a beloved and respected citizen and a dominant personality in his new hometown. Everyone who knew him treasured his friendship, and his advice and opinions were sought and respected. He became a quiet but forceful influence with community leaders, local politicians, and the local newspapers and radio stations. He always worked for the betterment of the community with pride, diligence and care, just as he rehearsed his band.

He became a familiar figure on Fort Dodge’s main street, Central Avenue. Most mornings, he could be seen in the barbershop next door to his music store, stretched out in the chair getting his morning shave, which was one of his greatest pleasures. He’d usually have a coffee break at the corner restaurant, visiting with the main street business- men. His daily walk to the Post Office, a distance of a block and a half, took up a measurable portion of his day. Everyone he met stopped to say “Hello,” to visit, to seek advice, or to comment on his latest concert. Karl had time for each of them, including occasionally someone down on their luck seeking a handout. His twice-weekly trips to The Messenger newspaper office with his program for the Sunday or Thursday night concerts always included a few minutes to visit with the editor, a joke with his good friend, the city editor, and a word with the reporter to whom he delivered the program. And often as not, he’d stroll into the galley room next to the newsroom, where one of his young band members would be changing or cleaning type. He’d reflect on his own youth as an apprentice printer, and usually stay long enough to get some printer’s ink on his fingers or shirt.

He became a great favorite with the press and radio media. He was always intelligent in his opinion and always quotable, giving pertinent, frequently witty comments. His trips, guest appearances and honors were always major news items shared with pride by the entire community. In 1956, when he had the moustache that he had worn since 1919 shaved off, it was dutifully featured in the local paper under the caption, “Fort Dodge Loses Another Famous Landmark.”

King belonged to the First Congregational Church, the Masonic Lodge, Commandery, Shrine, High Twelve Service Club, Rotary Club and Elks Club, and was named an honorary member of the Chamber of Commerce.

During his lifetime, King received the highest honors and awards of his profession. These included: President of the American Bandmasters Association, President of the Iowa Bandmasters Association, Honorary Doctor of Music degree from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, National Band Association’s AWAPA Award, and the American School Band Directors Association’s Edwin Franko Goldman Award.

But his greatest tributes came from his adopted hometown and state. Signs at the major highways leading into Fort Dodge proudly proclaimed, “Welcome to Fort Dodge – Home of Karl L. King.” In 1951, some 250 friends from Fort Dodge, the state of Iowa, and the nation honored him at a testimonial dinner in Des Moines, attended by then Governor of Iowa, William Beardsley. The largest of several gifts presented was a new Buick Roadmaster sedan. He was named Elk of the Year by the local Elk’s Lodge, and received the Lions Club Community Service Award. In 1962, King and his band dutifully appeared at the dedication of a new, two million dollar viaduct spanning the Des Moines River. When the plaque was unveiled, it bore the name of Karl L. King, which until that moment had been a well-kept secret. In 1975, Karl L. King posthumously received the Iowa Award, the highest honor the state can bestow on an individual. This award was presented by then Governor Robert D. Ray to King’s widow, Ruth, during ceremonies at the All-State Music Festival in Ames.

Karl L. King was a giant in the world of band music, and was also a loved, respected, and admired citizen of a grate- ful and appreciative community and state. He once said: “I’ve sung my song. It was a rather simple one; it wasn’t too involved; I’m happy about it.”

The Iowa Bandmaster 35 KARL KING MEMORIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FORT DODGE, IOWA

The Karl King Memorial Education Foundation exists to provide band instrument scholarships for students majoring in music. Three scholarships are to be awarded each year. This tribute is to honor the late Karl L. King, the memories of Everett and Dorothy Olson, and Tom Dowd.

1. Only band instrument scholarships will be awarded to Iowa students. (String bass and piano are not considered regular “band” instruments.) 2. Two one-year scholarships to Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge. These tuition scholarships will be $500. The award is paid in two installments – one each semester upon receipt of a class schedule indicating enrollment in music classes. 3. A one-year scholarship will be awarded to an Iowa resident student for tuition to an Iowa college of his/her choice. This scholarship is for $1000. The award is paid in two installments – one each semester upon receipt of a class schedule indicating enrollment in music classes. 4. The recipient of each instrumental scholarship must be either a graduating high school senior or a college freshman. 5. Scholarship applicants must submit the following materials to the address below by March 11, 2016. a. Completed application form. b. Three completed scholarship recommendation forms. 6. All finalists are expected to play with the band on one march selection that will be rehearsed after the audition (approximately 2:00 pm). The finalists that are not selected as winners will receive $50 in the mail shortly after the audition day. If you are a senior in high school that does not win, you may re-apply next year as a college freshman. 7. Applicants will audition in Fort Dodge on Sunday, April 3, 2016, before a committee of three Karl King band members. Auditions will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. Selections written with an accompaniment part should be performed in that manner. ALL finalists will be expected to play on one march with the Karl King Band on their regular concert at 3:30 p.m. that afternoon. One scholarship winner will be invited to perform their solo at this concert. 8. Past recipients of this scholarship may not re-apply.

Applications must be completed and submitted by March 11, 2016.

Application materials are available from:

Paul Bloomquist Karl L. King Scholarship Foundation Iowa Central Community College One Triton Circle Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Phone: 515-574-1203 Cell: 514-571-4539 Fax: 515-576-7207 E-mail: [email protected]

36 The Iowa Bandmaster Iowa Bandmasters Association OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM

Please copy additional forms as needed. Additional support material may be attached.

Nominator______Title______Nominee______Title______School______Telephone______Address______City______Zip______Director’s E-mail______Nominee’s E-mail______

Category (check one): _____ Elementary/Middle School Principal _____ High School Principal _____ Superintendent

Please answer the following questions in support of your nomination on a separate sheet of paper. The nominator must sign this form as well as the administrator nominated. Include a resume and two letters of support from teachers, principals and/or parents.

1. How long has the school or school district been under the administrator’s supervision? 2. Describe features of the school or district under the administrator’s leadership that demonstrate how the band program is exemplary. 3. How has the administrator been an active advocate for the band program in the school and community? 4. How has the administrator demonstrated financial commitment to the band program in his/her district? 5. Give examples of the administrator’s outstanding leadership, school management and rapport with teachers, parents and students. 6. Add any information that supports this nomination.

Please return this nomination by March 21, 2016 to: Mary Andersen IBA Public Relations Chair Fairfield Middle School 404 West Fillmore Fairfield, IA 52556 (641) 472-5019 email to: [email protected]

Electronic submission is preferred

Signatures: ______Date______Nominator ______­______Date______Nominee

The Iowa Bandmaster 37 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR A SENIOR WIND OR PERCUSSION SOLOIST Eligibility: Seniors receiving an “Outstanding Performance Award” at the 2016 State Solo/Ensemble Festival and are available to perform August 4, 2016, at the SAI Convention. Students will submit a DVD recording of a performance of their solo. Candidates will be evaluated on the quality of their performance, strength of their application and letters of recommendation. ** If the student is performing at the Outstanding Performers Showcase in Ames on May 11, they will be videotaped at the recital. If they qualify for the scholarship and are unable to attend the recital, they must provide their own recording. Return this application, solo audition DVD and two letters of recommendation postmarked by May 16, 2016, to: (Electronic submissions are permitted and encouraged.) Mary Andersen, IBA Public Relations Chair Fairfield Middle School 404 West Fillmore, Fairfield, IA 52556 (642) 472-5019 [email protected]

STUDENT INFORMATION: Student’s name______Home phone______Address ______Student’s e-mail ______Parent/Guardian______Instrument______High School______Director ______School Phone______College or University you plan to attend: ______Intended Major: ______Solo to be performed:______Title Composer/Arranger Publisher

List high school honors and activities (attach additional page if necessary): ______

ESSAY QUESTIONS: Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. (Attach additional page if necessary.) 1) Of the high school activities you listed, which were especially meaningful and why? ______

2) How do you see yourself continuing with band in college? After college? ______

3) In addition to your musical excellence, why should you be chosen to represent the Iowa Bandmasters Association when performing for the principals and superintendents from across the state of Iowa? ______

RECOMMENDATIONS: Include two letters of recommendation: one from the band director and the other from the school principal or superintendent addressing the student’s contributions to the band program and school community.

38 The Iowa Bandmaster Evolution of Uniform Design by Chris McCurdy – DeMoulin Bros. & Co.

As marching band show design has evolved, so has uniform design. Band uniforms are direct descendants of early military uniforms. These garments were ornate in design with lavish braiding and decoration. While the modern band uniform still serves to identify the ensemble, it now also commonly portrays the emotional content of the show design. To aid in this new trend, uniform companies employ designers with both high fashion experience and familiarity with the marching arts. These designers, coupled with seasoned sales representatives, have modernized the purchasing process for music educators. In recent years, many new fabrics have been introduced into the band uniform market. These fabrics incorporate new moisture management properties, athletic stretch capability, odor resistance, and increased washability. Printed fabrics are becoming commonplace. These fabrics offer broader design horizons with color fades, jacquards, and graphic capability not previously available. Uniform designs today are more tailored and form-fitting than those in the past. Modern drill requires more athleticism and dance capability then ever before. Therefore the uniform—through its design—must also be conducive to this increased athleticism. In addition, the use of components such as taller plumes, headwear extensions, drapes, and skirted drops elongate the form in these designs. These components maxi- mize the physical presence and dramatic impact of the ensemble, while visually flattering the student wearing the uniform. These uniform concepts are applicable whether the focus of the band is on parade or in the field. Every ensemble wants to look sharp and feel comfortable in their band uniform. Pride is visible. If the students feel com- fortable and excited about the uniform and identity of the ensemble, they will stand taller and give the extra effort necessary for increased success. As always, we strive to give you exactly what you want for your ensemble.

Chris McCurdy has been a staff designer and sales representative for DeMoulin Brothers and Company for 18 years. He currently represents the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Chris was a jazz studies / professional music major in the School for Music Vocations located at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. He has over 30 years experience as a jazz drummer. Chris actively teaches marching percussion and jazz band rhythm section clinics around Iowa. Chris was the marching percussion coordinator and visual consultant for Winterset High School for 14 years. He now occupies the same position at Dallas Center Grimes High School where he also assists with the jazz band.

The Iowa Bandmaster 39 2015 All-State Band

Name School Instrument Name School Instrument Zihan Dang Iowa City, City High Flute 1 Kendra Peterson Vinton-Shellsburg Bb Clarinet 1 Jane Dias Des Moines, Roosevelt Flute 1 Emily Rehmann Ames Bb Clarinet 1 Laura Fletcher Iowa City, West Flute 1 Lindsey Repp Fairfield Bb Clarinet 1 Anna Geerlings Sioux City, East Flute 1 Johnathan Sanasinh Forest City Bb Clarinet 1 Catherine Glackin Spencer Flute 1 Danielle Schultz Sioux City, West Bb Clarinet 1 Miriam Johll Earlham Flute 1 Maureen Thomsen Pleasant Valley Bb Clarinet 1 Bethany Lippert AGWSR, Ackley Flute 1 Lydia Yang Cedar Rapids, Kennedy Bb Clarinet 1 Jonathan Melanden Cedar Rapids, Washington Flute 1 Delayne Andrews Lewis Central Bb Clarinet 2 Veronika Silkin Johnston Flute 1 Millie Brewer Johnston Bb Clarinet 2 Laura Stanish South Hardin Flute 1 Hsien Chou Iowa City, West Bb Clarinet 2 Ashley Thorson Waukee Flute 1 Savannah Dahlstrom Mason City Bb Clarinet 2 Amy Yan Iowa City, West Flute 1 Ana Dispirito Ames Bb Clarinet 2 Maria Anderson Ames Flute 2 Mikaela Dunn Dallas Center-Grimes Bb Clarinet 2 Kinnaly Baccam Prairie, Cedar Rapids Flute 2 Mikayla Flockhart Mount Vernon Bb Clarinet 2 Cheyanne Chapin Forest City Flute 2 Neta Friedberg Ames Bb Clarinet 2 Yushi Hattori Ames Flute 2 Emma Behlbach Iowa City, West Bb Clarinet 2 Elizabeth Hertzberg Waukee Flute 2 Alexis Green Cedar Rapids, Kennedy Bb Clarinet 2 Caleb Kong Ames Flute 2 Morgan Jensen Linn-Mar Marion Bb Clarinet 2 Susan Li Pleasant Valley Flute 2 Leslie Loehr Saint Edmond, Fort Dodge Bb Clarinet 2 Linda Peng Cedar Falls Flute 2 Bobbi Malmgren Pleasant Valley Bb Clarinet 2 Hope Rasmussen Central Lyon, Rock Rapids Flute 2 Alexa Meyer Trinity Christian Bb Clarinet 2 Jeongwoo Seo Iowa City, West Flute 2 Angela Schwartz Gilbert Bb Clarinet 2 Claire Thomsen Pleasant Valley Flute 2 Madison Smith Humboldt Bb Clarinet 2 Mckenna Woods Cedar Rapids, Kennedy Flute 2 Elizabeth Swanson Cedar Falls Bb Clarinet 2 Hope Anderson Iowa City, West Oboe Mina Takahashi Iowa City, City High Bb Clarinet 2 Kylie Burmeister Humboldt Oboe Noah Tortenson Urbandale Bb Clarinet 2 Alexis Doremus Dubuque, Senior Oboe Ellen Wines Norwalk Bb Clarinet 2 Emily Heupel Greene County Oboe Emily Yager Atlantic Bb Clarinet 2 Juliette Sanders Dowling Catholic, W. Des Moines Oboe Jonathan Zaugg Roland-Story, Story City Bb Clarinet 2 Keshav Wagle Pleaant Valley Oboe Tyler Zeimet Assumption, Davenport Bb Clarinet 2 John Denherder A.D.M., Adel Bassoon Bethany Zenk New Hampton Bb Clarinet 2 Oliver, Emergy Regina, Iowa City Bassoon Katina Zentz Dubuque, Senior Bb Clarinet 2 Kamea Holmes Iowa City, West Bassoon Glenn Zimmer Cherokee, Washington Bb Clarinet 2 Brian Hooglund Southeast Polk Bassoon Ryan Carson Ballard Bb Clarinet 3 Lauren Kriegel Pella Bassoon Jenna Clark Cedar Falls Bb Clarinet 3 Thomas Marciano Indianola Bassoon Sydney Coloff Cedar Falls Bb Clarinet 3 Chris Mckinney Tipton Bassoon Lauren Gray Iowa City, West Bb Clarinet 3 Claire Peterson Des Moines, Roosevelt Bassoon Madeline Gude Sheldon Bb Clarinet 3 Emma Prescott Waverly-Shell Rock Bassoon Lexi Hamilton Ogden Bb Clarinet 3 Brennan Richards Charles City Bassoon Hannah Hoffman Johnston Bb Clarinet 3 Zhuoqi Tong Cedar Falls Bassoon Sam Hood Algona Bb Clarinet 3 Kathryn Waddell Linn-Mar, Marion Bassoon Rachel Jensen Sioux City, East Bb Clarinet 3 Rachel Bieker Waukee Bb Clarinet 1 Lily Jones Ankeny Bb Clarinet 3 Angela Cai Johnston Bb Clarinet 1 Samuel Kelly Linn-Mar, Marion Bb Clarinet 3 Brooke Carter Carlisle Bb Clarinet 1 Ricky Latham Mason City Bb Clarinet 3 Tyler Cruise Cedar Rapids, Washington Bb Clarinet 1 Meghan Lindell Waukee Bb Clarinet 3 Anoushka Divekar Iowa City, West Bb Clarinet 1 Kevin Liu Iowa City, West Bb Clarinet 3 Alexis Hahn Cedar Falls Bb Clarinet 1 Benjamin Medbourn Sioux City North Bb Clarinet 3 Misa Hamanaka Clarinda Bb Clarinet 1 Meredith Nastruz Waukee Bb Clarinet 3 Marie Hardt Storm Lake Bb Clarinet 1 Ruby O’Hagan Spirit Lake Bb Clarinet 3 Kristi Heinberg Muscatine Bb Clarinet 1 Simon Olivares Forest City Bb Clarinet 3 Cari Klein MOC-Floyd Valley Bb Clarinet 1 Sarah Oswald Pleasant Valley Bb Clarinet 3 Benjamin Moats Ames Bb Clarinet 1 Julia Pohlman Cedar Rapids, Washington Bb Clarinet 3 Joshua Nguyen Dowling Catholic, WDM Bb Clarinet 1 Hayden Pritchard Ames Bb Clarinet 3 Dagney Paskach Ames Bb Clarinet 1 Bradley Qin Valley, West Des Moines Bb Clarinet 3

40 The Iowa Bandmaster Name School Instrument Name School Instrument Lilly Ries Dubuque, Hempstead Bb Clarinet 3 David Vigil Ames Cornet 1 Kamara Shaw Iowa City, City High Bb Clarinet 3 Davis Dalton Waukee Cornet 2 Sura Smadi Gilbert Bb Clarinet 3 Ethan Good Pleasant Valley Cornet 2 Nathan Stone Iowa City, West Bb Clarinet 3 Grant Hein Sioux City, North Cornet 2 Dana Thackwer Johnston Bb Clarinet 3 Gina Mueterthies Cedar Falls Cornet 2 Nupur Udipi Waukee Bb Clarinet 3 Melissa Olivares Dubuque, Senior Cornet 2 Braeden Weyhrich Ames Bb Clarinet 3 Matthew Polson Southeast Polk Cornet 2 Marisa Willenborg Cedar Rapids, Jefferson Bb Clarinet 3 Carlee Bertram Hampton-Dumont Cornet 3 Madison Wingert Sibley-Ocheyedan Bb Clarinet 3 Caleb Burken Xavier, Cedar Rapiuds Cornet 3 Xiang Zhao Cedar Falls Bb Clarinet 3 Caroline Jones Des Moines Christian Cornet 3 Sidney Gifford Atlantic Alto Clarinet Caleb Kleman Cedar Rapids, Washington Cornet 3 Brody Onken Central Clinton, DeWitt Alto Clarinet Peter Mills Pleasant Valley Cornet 3 Grace Ries Dubuque, Hempstead Alto Clarinet Jenny Weisenborn Harlan Cornet 3 Kaycee Arrowood Okoboji, Milford Bass Clarinet Luke Beisner Cedar Falls Trumpet 1 Jaydn Basten Dubuque, Senior Bass Clarinet Morgan Eadie Prairie, Cedar Rapids Trumpet 1 Kallie Broderick Osage Bass Clarinet Jacob Kraber Johnston Trumpet 1 Jessica Cantu Denison-Schleswig Bass Clarinet Paige Susie Sioux City, East Trumpet 1 Justin Christoffersen Davenport, Central Bass Clarinet Providence Nick Harmon Des Moines Christian Bass Clarinet Vanderweide Gilbert Trumpet 1 Hunter Joutz Bondurant-Farrar Bass Clarinet Benjamin Zihlman Mount Pleasant Trumpet 1 Jenna Lee Ballard Bass Clarinet Katie Chalstrom Marion Trumpet 2 Payton Proud Iowa City, West Bass Clarinet Drew Duncan Iowa City, West Trumpet 2 Brianna Schares Don Bosco, Gilbertville Bass Clarinet Kelley Meinen Denison Schleswig Trumpet 2 Noah Von Stein Greene County Bass Clarinet Sam O’Brien Waterloo, West Trumpet 2 Korben Wilson Davenport, Central Bass Clarinet Malkan Santiago Ames Trumpet 2 Jessica Meseck Denison-Schleswig Contra Clarinet 1 Trevor Trousdale Mason City Trumpet 2 Evan Williams Ballard Contra Clarinet 1 Mary Anton Cedar Falls French Horn 1 Grace Christensen Audubon Alto Saxophone 1 Sarah Benton LeMars French Horn 1 Claire Dupuis Ames Alto Saxophone 1 Alice Kirsch Linn-Mar Marion French Horn 1 Andrey Floryanovich Clear Creek-Amana Alto Saxophone 1 Holly Noneman Keokuk French Horn 1 Kayla Kauder Cascade, W. Dubuque Alto Saxophone 1 Amanda Riley Winterset French Horn 1 Riley Schlichte West Marshall, Alto Saxophone 1 David Tarte Ames French Horn 1 State Center Gage Behnkendorf Eagle Grove French Horn 2 Andrea Verburg Sioux Center Alto Saxophone 1 Becca Frederick Davenport, Central French Horn 2 Thomas Altier Johnston Alto Saxophone 2 Michael Miller Humboldt French Horn 2 Katherine Campbell Cedar Falls Alto Saxophone 2 Ethan Owens Southeast Polk French Horn 2 Chad Johnson Iowa City, West Alto Saxophone 2 Aaron Pettorini Urbandale French Horn 2 Blake Krapfl Prairie, Cedar Rapids Alto Saxophone 2 John Woodhouse Cedar Rapids, Washington French Horn 2 Matthew Nicholson Valley, W. Des Moines Alto Saxophone 2 Danica Dewit Rock Valley French Horn 3 Jacob Nishimura Iowa City, West Alto Saxophone 2 Ned Furlong Iowa City, West French Horn 3 Jose Ayala Sioux City, West Tenor Saxophone Taylor Hardy Clarke, Osceola French Horn 3 Sarah Betz Mason City Tenor Saxophone Justyn Smith South Hardin French Horn 3 Claire Boes Council Bluffs, Tenor Saxophone Nadia Somers Atlantic French Horn 3 Abraham Lincoln Rachel Strang Iowa City, City High French Horn 3 Nathan Nowzari Linn-Mar, Marion Tenor Saxophone Weston Krug Union, LaPorte City French Horn 4 Jessica Rehmann Ames Tenor Saxophone Katy Meunier Southeast Polk French Horn 4 Peter Tearse Iowa City, West Tenor Saxophone Gavin Popken New Hampton French Horn 4 Elijah Feuerhelm Cedar Rapids, Baritone Saxophone Angela Rozzell Bettendorf French Horn 4 Kennedy Brittany Schultz Urbandale French Horn 4 Tanner Hawkinson Lewis Central Baritone Saxophone Matthew Voss Benton, Van Horne French Horn 4 Jonah Pedelty Clear Lake Baritone Saxophone Jacob Bedia Valley, West Des Moines Trombone 1 Tom Plank Urbandale Baritone Saxophone Collin Krukow Marshalltown Trombone 1 Kylee Shannon Storm Lake Baritone Saxophone Joseph Stoltz Iowa City, City High Trombone 1 Nick Stilwell Iowa City, West Baritone Saxophone Ross Thedens Independence Trombone 1 Addison Ferry Harlan Cornet 1 William White Lewis Central Trombone 1 John Hammes Oskaloosa Cornet 1 Dusty Wright Cherokee, Washington Trombone 1 Junhee Lee Iowa City, West Cornet 1 Emily Bingham Waverly-Shell Rock Trombone 2 Abby Murdock Prairie, Cedar Rapids Cornet 1 Brenda Sevcik Cedar Falls Cornet 1 u continued on page 42

The Iowa Bandmaster 41 2015 All-State Band (continued) Name School Instrument Name School Instrument Janiese Jensen Dubuque, Senior Trombone 2 Derek Tate Mason City Euphonium Aaron Mann Ames Trombone 2 Joseph Tibbs Iowa Falls-Alden Euphonium Kellen Schmidt Algona Trombone 2 Tiegan Wilson Marion Euphonium Colton Sleister Ankeny Centennial Trombone 2 Kale Altman Solon Tuba Theodore Van Winkle Muscatine Trombone 2 Ethan Burek Independence Tuba Joe Brennan Valley, West Des Moines Trombone 3 Adam Denner Algona Tuba Channing Che Ames Trombone 3 Cairo Dinicol a Prairie, Cedar Rapids Tuba Mike England Linn-Mar, Marion Trombone 3 Eli Goodson Johnston Tuba Joseph Kovarna Maple Valley-Anthon-Otto Trombone 3 Donovan Klutho Bettendorf Tuba Isaac Meyerholz Williamsburg Trombone 3 Bradley Laackmann Rock Valley Tuba Matthew Schatz Dubuque, Hempstead Trombone 3 Dustin Marxen Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton Tuba Joseph Clark Osage Bass Trombone 1 Robert Muller Urbandale Tuba Saul Cortez Sioux City, West Bass Trombone 1 Jason Shaffer Cedar Rapids, Kennedy Tuba Brett Shivers Southeast Polk Bass Trombone 1 Drew Thomas Waukee Tuba Nic Englin S. Central Calhoun Euphonium Collin Bell Davenport, West Percussion Terra Hill Iowa City, West Euphonium Hunter Floyd Waukee Percussion Brogan Kearney Johnston Euphonium Josh Grant Southeast Polk Percussion Andrew Kottra Ankeny Euphonium Eric Green Iowa City, City High Percussion Eric Riehle Xavier, Cedar Rapids Euphonium Nathan Langholz Cedar Rapids, Kennedy Percussion Olivia Schmacher Denison-Schleswig Euphonium Tracy Lansing Linn-Mar, Marion Percussion Samantha Shea Valley, West Des Moines Euphonium Dominic Loutsch LeMars Percussion Aidan Shorey Sioux City, North Euphonium Tyler Martin Johnston Percussion

2015 All-State Orchestra – (Wind & Percussion)

Name School Instrument Name School Instrument Maya Chen Ames Flute Taylor Larick Waukee Cornet Amanda Happel Prairie, Cedar Rapids Flute Aunna Marzen Independence Cornet Maia Kamenava Cedar Falls Flute Nathan Paskach Ames Cornet Katie Moore Lewis Central Flute Joey Schnoebelen Iowa City, City High Cornet Heidi Uhl Sioux City, East Flute Isaac Smith Cedar Falls Cornet Kate Weldon Williamsburg Flute Ryan Miller Cedar Rapids, Washington French Horn 1 Cassandra Birnbaum Iowa City, City High Oboe Madison Mohr Williamsburg French Horn 1 Sophia Luu Humboldt Oboe Isak Anderson Ames French Horn 2 Elvin Niu Johnston Oboe Clark Stevens BCLUW, Conrad French Horn 2 Sydney Rottinghaus Mason City Oboe Wesley Hunt Keokuk French Horn 3 Rachel Shapiro Waukee Oboe Kathryn Sharp Centerville French Horn 3 Joshua Yem Linn-Mar, Marion Oboe Rielly Harrington Greene County French Horn 4 Jonah Degeest Ames Bassoon Ben Jacobsma Sibley-Ocheyedan French Horn 4 Zoie Green Waukee Bassoon Adam Dostalik Johnston Trombone Gabrielle Hartman Muscatine Bassoon Alex Ertl Waukee Trombone Kirsten Loynachan Linn-Mar, Marion Bassoon Noah Larson Manson Northwest Webster Trombone Cade Olmstead Waverly-Shell Rock Bassoon Kiersten Truax Aplington-Parkersburg Trombone Anya Shorey Sioux City, North Bassoon Wade Carter Iowa City, City High Bass Trombone Ian Aplington Pleasant Valley Bb Clarinet Paul Woodhouse Cedar Rapids, Bass Trombone Carly Drenth Alta-Aurelia Bb Clarinet Washington Jena Nahsen Denison-Schleswig Bb Clarinet Heather Frommelt Ankeny Centennial Tuba Emily Northup Prairie, Cedar Rapids Bb Clarinet Tim Read Mason City Tuba Kevin Park Ames Bb Clarinet Nathan Bjoin Harlan Percussion Rachel Sundet Clarksville Bb Clarinet Jada Carlson Sibley-Ocheyedan Percussion Leif Albertson Cedar Rapids, Kennedy Bass Clarinet Brandon Fox Waterloo, West Percussion Maria Van Horn Glidden-Ralston Bass Clarinet Cole Neese Davenport, North Percussion Kailey Bruxvoort Sibley-Ocheyedan Cornet Jonah Penningroth Urbandale Percussion

42 The Iowa Bandmaster District News Edited by Elaine Menke

Everything is Beautiful...... Ray Stevens NWIBA Theme from New York, SCIBA New York...... arr. Cofield MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School 26 or 6 to 4...... Lamm/Murtha Ankeny Parkview October Concert Marches of the Armed 6th Grade Winter Concert October 22, 2015 Forces...... arr. Sweeney December 3, 2015 Dan Mangold, Director God Bless America...... Berlin/Higgins Pam Hayden & Christian Baughman, Directors 6th Grade Band Pocahontas Community Band Be Still, My Soul...... Robert W. Smith 6 Gold Band Pocahontas Heritage Days Above and Beyond...... James Swearingen Royal Crown March...... Pearson & Gott June 26, 2015 Midnight Madness...... Brian Balmages Rollie Jensen, Director 7th Grade Band The Charioteers...... Joseph Compello Salvation is Created....Chesnokov/Brown Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Strike Up the Band Falcon Fanfare...... Brian Balmages ...... Gershwin/Balent Snow!..... Cahn & Styne/Smith & Story “One” from Chorus Line...... arr. Vinson 8th Grade Band Yesterday When I was 6 Maroon Band In Honor of the Fallen...... Barry Milner Young...... arr. Van Auken Entry of the Nobleman...... Ralph Ford The Adventure Begins!...... Matt Conaway Under the Double Eagle...... arr. Custer A Little Bit of Latin...... Pearson & Gott Spiritual Contrasts/Sax Sextet..... Walters Holiday March...... Smith & Story Nettleton...... arr. Vinson NCIBA Meet the Beatles Medley...... arr. Vinson 6 Crimson Band That’s a Plenty...... arr. Edmondson Royal Crown March...... Pearson & Gott Mason City High School Edelweiss/Climb Every Midnight Madness...... Brian Balmages Winter Concert Mountain...... Rodgers/Sweeney The Charioteers...... Joseph Compello December 13, 2015 Roger Netz, Vocal Soloist Carol of the Bells...... Leontovich & Concert Band Theme from “New York, Wilhousky/Clark Mike McEniry, Conductor New York”...... arr. Cofield O Come All Ye Faithful...... Swearingen Patton March...... arr. Ford Ankeny Parkview Three Songs from Sussex...... Hugh Stuart Battle Cry of Freedom...... arr. Bocook 7th Grade Winter Concert I Wonder as I Wander...... Niles/Brown Liberty Bell March...... Sousa/Bocook December 7, 2015 Farandole from “L’Arlesienne Suite Andy Griffith Theme Song....arr. DeCamp Pam Hayden & Christian No. 2”...... Bizet/Longfield Baughman, Directors Pocahontas Community Band Symphonic Band December 13, 2015 7 Maroon Band Russ Kramer, Conductor Rollie Jensen, Director Dance of the Thunderbolts....Larry Clark Rakoczy March...... Berlioz/ Mystic Dance...... Michael Sweeney trans. McAlister/ed. Reed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer...Marks Bells of Freedom.....David R. Gillingham Carol of the Drum...... Davis/Werle Shepherd’s Rocking Carol...... Bulla Jolly Old Sleigh Ride...... James Curnow Saxophobia...... Wiedoeft/Schuller Christmas Swings...... arr. Vinson Sarah Betz, saxophone soloist Little Drummer Boy...... arr. Ployhar 7 Crimson Band Variations on a Korean Folk Silver Bells...... arr. Vinson Newcastle Overture...... John O’Reilly Song...... John Barnes Chance Winter Wonderland...... arr. Edmondson America...... Carey/Swearingen Minor Alterations...... David Lovrien Ring In the Joy...... arr. Swearingen Bells of Freedom...... David Gillingham Pocahontas Community Band Scherzo for Santa...... Conaway 7 Gold Band Pocahontas County Fair A Yuletide Memory...... arr. Barrett America, the Beautiful...... Ward/Kinyon July 16, 2015 Grand Angelic March...... arr. Longfield Chorale from Jupiter...... Holst/Curnow Rollie Jensen, Director Do You Hear What I Hear...... arr. Nowak Hark! The Herald Tubas Seventy-Six Trombones...... Wilson/Balent The Good King’s Christmas.....arr. Sharp Sing.... Mendelssohn-Bartholdy/Sweeney

Alexanders Ragtime Cantique De Noel...... arr. Smith Band...... Berlin/Cofield Holiday Sleigh Ride...... Peter Sivanich Southview and Ankeny High School Edelweiss/Do-Re-Mi...... arr. Edmondson Sing Gloria (With Choir)...... Mark Hayes December 8, 2015 Patton March ...... Goldsmith/Ford Noel Fantasy...... arr. Curnow Rough Riders Galop...... Karl L. King Toy Parade...... Kaempfert/Nowak Southview 8th A Day Concert Band The Bare Necessities...... arr. Jennings White Christmas...... arr. Van Auken Nathan Newhard, conductor Birdland...... Zawinul/Norred We Need a Little Christmas... arr. Cofield Rippling Watercolors...... Brian Balmages The Christ of Calvary...... James Curnow Rockin’ Around the Christmas Fantasy on an Early American Katherine Tierney, Clarinet Soloist Tree...... arr. Cofield Marching Tune...... Robert Sheldon

The Iowa Bandmaster 43 Ankeny High School Jazz Lab Wedding Dance...... Press/Johnston The Dreidel Song Joel Poppen, conductor Irish Tune from County Derry....Grainger Kwanzaa Celebration....Bobrowitz/Pearson A Moment in Time...... Paul Lohorn Shepherds Hey...... Percy Grainger Jingle Bells...... Pierpont/Pearson Walnut Creek...... Gene Thorne Radetzky March...... Strauss/trans. Oliver We Wish You a Merry Synonymic Bossa...... Paul White Christmas...... Trad./Thieben Central Iowa Wind Ensemble Southview 8th B Day Concert Band Oktoberfest Concert Cowles Montessori School Nathan Newhard, conductor Waukee High School Auditorium Windsor Heights Community Center At the Crossroads...... Robert W. Smith October 4, 2015 December 18, 2015 Kitsune: The Fox Spirits...... Balmages Dr. Mitchell Lutch, Director Laura Thieben, Director

Ankeny High School Jazz Ensemble March from Symphonic 5th grade band Jennifer Williams, conductor Metamorphosis...... Hindemith/ Hot Cross Buns...... Trad. Give It Up...... Carl Strommen trans. Wilson Mary Had a Little Lamb...... Trad. I Could Write a Book...... arr. Tomaro Clear Track Polka...... Strauss/Reed Jolly Old St. Nicholas...... Trad./Pearson Sin Palabras...... Rich Lacona Selections from The Sound of The Dreidel Song Music...Rodgers & Hammerstein/Bennett Kwanzaa Celebration....Bobrowitz/Pearson Ankeny Schools Tritsch-Tratsch Polka...... Strauss/Reed Jingle Bells...... Pierpont/Pearson Winter Concert Nibelungen Marsch...... Sonntag/Foeller Centennial High School Auditorium Polka and Fugue...... Jaromir Weinberger 6th-8th grade band December 14, 2015 From the opera Schwanda the Military March...... Beethoven/Foster Bagpiper...... arr. Bainum Grant Us Peace...... Trad./Schaeffer Symphonic Band The Conqueror...... Teike/Kent Cabo Rico...... Chuck Elledge Burton Hable, Director Thunder and Lightning Melody from Star Wars Prima La Musica...... Thomas Doss Polka...... Strauss/Reed Main Theme...... John Williams Slavonic Folk Suite...... Alfred Reed Radetzky March...... Strauss /trans. Oliver Combined 5th-8th band 650 East...... Oldham & Hale We Wish You a Merry Lightning Field...... John Mackey Downtown School, Des Moines Christmas...... Trad./Thieben Des Moines Central Campus Auditorium Wind Symphony December 14, 2015 McKinley Elementary School Scott Hook, Director Laura Thieben, Director December 21, 2015 Fanfare and Processional On An Old Laura Thieben and Ryan Hewitt, English Carol...... Robert W. Smith 5th grade band Directors Dusk...... Steven Bryant Hot Cross Buns...... Trad. First Suite in E-Flat for Military Mary Had a Little Lamb...... Trad. 5th grade band Band...... Gustav Holst Jolly Old St. Nicholas...... Trad./Pearson Hot Cross Buns...... Trad. The Dreidel Song Mary Had a Little Lamb...... Trad. Carlisle High School Kwanzaa Celebration....Bobrowitz/Pearson Jingle Bells...... Pierpont/Pearson Winter Concert Jingle Bells...... Pierpont/Pearson December 8, 2015 We Wish You a Merry Gilbert Schools Michael Kosiek, Director Christmas...... Trad./Thieben Holiday Concert December 14, 2015 Concert Band Greenwood Elementary School Byron Tinder, Director Carpathian Sketches...... Robert Jager December 14, 2015 Ballet Parisian...... Offenbach/Isaac Laura Thieben, Director Jazz One Children’s March...... Grainger/Wagner Big Swing Face...... Bill Potts Sleigh Ride...... Leroy Anderson 5th grade band Round Midnight...... arr. Wolpe Hot Cross Buns...... Trad. Cold Duck Time...... Harris/Baylock Central Iowa Wind Ensemble Mary Had a Little Lamb...... Trad. Concert Band Diversity & Harmony Jolly Old St. Nicholas...... Trad./Pearson Serenade for a Picket Fence...... Leyden Science Center of Iowa The Dreidel Song With Quiet Courage...... Daehn November 8, 2015 Kwanzaa Celebration....Bobrowitz/Pearson Kelsie Schmidt, Student Teacher Dr. Mitchell Lutch, Director Jingle Bells...... Pierpont/Pearson Sleigh Ride...... Anderson/Smith Fantasy of Flight...... John Williams Africa: Ceremony, Song, and Walnut Street School Ritual...... Robert W. Smith December 17, 2015 Harding Middle School, Des Moines Variations on a Korean Folk Laura Thieben, Director December 8, 2015 Song...... John Barnes Chance William R. Beyer, Director Japanese Tune...... Soichi Konagaya 5th grade band 7th Grade Percussion Ensemble Selections from The Sound of Hot Cross Buns...... Trad. Bacon & Eggs...... Byars Music...Rodgers & Hammerstein/Bennett Mary Had a Little Lamb...... Trad. 8th Grade Percussion Ensemble El Camino Real...... Alfred Reed Jolly Old St. Nicholas...... Trad./Pearson Earthquake...... Byars

44 The Iowa Bandmaster 6th Grade Band Norwalk Middle School The Shadow Of Your Fanfare Supernova...... Clark December 8, 2015 Smile...... arr. Phillippe To the Fore...... Bernotas Nick Menke and Jeff Heltman, Directors All The Things You Are...... arr. Sweeney Jingle Bells...... arr. Elledge Baby, It’s Cold Outside...... arr. Stitzel 6th Grade Band, 2nd Hour 7th/8th Grade Bands Holiday Fanfare (Based on ‘I Saw Pella High School Canterbury Overture...... McGinty Three Ships’)...... arr. Story A Holiday Concert Modal Air and March...... Kinyon Overbrook...... Robert E. Foster December 7, 2015 Frosty the Snowman....arr. Conley/Beyer Let Heaven and Nature Sing...... arr. R.W. Smith 9/10 Concert Band Knoxville High School Dameon Place, Director December 21, 2015 6th Grade Band, 3rd Hour Blue Ridge Reel...... Brian Balmages Kelilah Brown, Director Overture to Miracle on 34th Divinum Mysterium...... Tom Wallace Street...... arr. Moss Celtic Carol...... Robert W. Smith Concert Band Holiday Snippets...... arr. Sheldon Latin Bell Carol...... R.W. Smith Kitty Hawk March...... Ed Huckeby 11/12 Percussion Ensemble Highlights from Brave.... arr. O’Loughlin Gabe Schott, director Ogden Greensleeves: A Fantasia For Patapan...... arr. Wallace Winter Band Concert Ogden Band ...... arr. R.W. Smith 9/10 Percussion Ensemble December 13, 2015 An American Christmas...... R.W. Smith Gabe Schott, director Jeremy Britton, Director T Minus 5...... Chris Brooks Newton High School Concert Band Holiday Band Concert Avalanche!...... Johanthan McBride December 7, 2015 High School Symphonic Band Fantasy On A Japanese Folk Song.....Hazo Jason Pentico, director Deirin De...... Johan de Meij Symphonic Band A Christmas Festival...... Leroy Anderson Michelle Banwell, Director Winterfest...... John Prescott Christmas Day...... Gustav Holst Celtic Carol...... arr. R.W. Smith Jazz Band Alleluia Laudamus Te!...... Alfred Reed Let There Be Peace on No Holds Barred...... Lennie Niehaus Earth...... Miller & Jackson/Huckeby Circus Days...... King/Schissel

Wind Ensemble Jim Beerends, Director Havendance...... David Holsinger Amazing Grace...... Frank Ticheli Toboggan Ride...... Stan Applebaum

Norwalk High School December 7, 2015 Ken Huen and Nick Menke, Directors

Percussion Ensemble Backroads of Medellin...... Chris Brooks Visions of Sugar Plums...... Crockarell 9/10 Concert Band Fanfare and Hymn of Celebration...... Paul Lavender Journal for a Soldier...... Brian Balmages Dashing Through the Snow...... Saucedo

11/12 Concert Band Colorado Peaks...... Dana Wilson The Sussex Mummers Christmas Carol...... Grainger/Goldman Christmas Variants...... Elliot Del Borgo

9-12 Concert Band English Folk Song Suite...... Vaughan Williams

The Iowa Bandmaster 45 Roland-Story Winter Concert You’re a Mean One English Folk Song December 14, 2015 Mr. Grinch...... arr. Story Suite...... Vaughn Williams Kevin Masemann, Director Winter Wonderland...... arr. Story Strange Humors...... John Mackey We Wish You A Merry Minor Alterations 2...... David Lovrien Angels We Have Heard On Christmas...... arr. Newell High...... arr. Dawson Winterset Junior High Good King Wence-Salsa!...... arr. Morales Urbandale Middle and Middle School Winter Concert Christmas Recollections....arr. Edmondson January 11, 2016 December 3, 2015 I Saw Three Ships...... arr. Gassi Doug Gibson, Director A Christmas Festival...... Leroy Anderson Eighth Grade Concert Band Daphne Monson, conductor Star-Spangled Banner...... arr. Story Seymour Schools Nathan Hale Trilogy...... James Curnow Still, Still, Still...... arr. Standridge Winter Concert The American Way...... King/Swearingen Afterburn...... Randall Standridge December 4 Junkyard Jam...... Kevin Mixon All Is Calm...... Robert W. Smith Charlie Calabria, Director Ukrainian Bell Carol...... arr. Saucedo Symphonic Band Holiday Sing Along....arr. Snyder & Moss 5th Grade Rich Thimmesch, conductor Jingle Bells...... James Pierpont Into the Clouds...... Richard Saucedo Good King Wenceslas...... Trad. The Lost Lady Dreydl, Dreydl...... Trad. Found...... Grainger/Sweeney NEIBA Jolly Old St. Nick...... Trad. Valley Forge...... Karl King Duet of the Peet Junior High Crusaders...... German Folk Song Wind Ensemble October 27, 2015 Nick Rueckert, conductor Eric Lins, Director 6th Grade Abracadabra...... Frank Ticheli Joy to the World ...... Trad. Heaven’s Light...... Steven Reineke 7th Grade Concert Band Serenade...... Mozart Chant Ritual...... Elliot del Borgo In The Court of The King...... Stanridge The Big Top March...... Charlie Hill Colliding Visions...... Balmages Wind Symphony Overlords...... O’Loughlin Seymour Schools Myron Peterson, conductor Winter Concert Spirals of Light...... Sean O’Loughlin West Delaware Schools December 14 Colonial Song...... Percy Grainger Middle School Winter Concert Charlie Calabria, Director Shadow Rituals...... Michael Markowski December 17, 2015 7-12 Band West Des Moines Schools 7th-8th Grade Band Canto...... W. Francis McBeth The Little Drummer Boy...... arr. Custer Winter Concert Robyn Wulfekuhle, Director Star Wars Saga...... Williams/Story Valley HS Performing Arts Center Christmas Fanfare...... Michael Story December 10, 2015 Hark! The Herald Trumpets St. Pius X, Urbandale Swing...... arr. Williams December 15, 2015 Southwoods Concert Band Drummer’s Christmas Beth Haag, Director Samantha Beeman, Director Carol...... arr. R.W. Smith The Light Eternal...... James Swearingen The Merry Christmas Machine.. Williams Middle School Jazz Band A Childhood Hymn...... David Holsinger Frosty the Snowman...... arr. Sweeney Scramble...... Todd Stalter West Delaware Schools White Christmas...... arr. Sweeney Celtic Carol...... arr. R.W. Smith 5th-6th Grade Winter Concert December 7, 2015 Fifth Grade Band Concert Ensemble Aura Lee...... George Poulton Greg Simmons, Director 5th Grade Band Ode to Joy...... arr. Higgins African Welcome Piece.....Michael Udow Robyn Wulfekuhle, Director Jingle Bells...... J.S. Pierpont Rifle Regiment...... John Philip Sousa Ode To Joy...... arr. Higgins Up On a Housetop ...... Trad. Inchon...... Robert W. Smith Up On the Housetop...... arr. Feldstein & Jolly Old St. Nicholas...... Trad. Hark! Those Jingle Bells are O’Reilly Hard Rock Blues...... John Higgins Smokin’...... Julie Giroux Jingle Bells...... arr. J.S. Pierpont

Middle School Band Symphony Band 6th Grade Band Around the World at Christmas Josh Waymire, Director Robyn Wulfekuhle, Director Time...... arr. Kopetz The Invisible Proverb...... Hartenberger Two Romanian Carols..... Bartok/Wagner On a Cold Winter’s Nobles of the Mystic Shrine...... Sousa A Christmas Treat...... arr. O’Reilly Night...... arr. Swearingen Dusk...... Steven Bryant Feliz Navidad...... arr. Sweeney

46 The Iowa Bandmaster West Delaware Schools Brass Choir/Woodwind Choir 8:00 Concert Program Sounds of the Season Suite of Carols...... Leroy Anderson Pleasant Valley Concert Band December 14, 2015 Tara Daurer, Director Percussion Choir A Grainger HS Concert Band Yuletide Festival...... Philip Gregory Threesome...... Grainger/Ragsdale Mark Philgreen, Director Jingle Bells?...... Patch/Steinquest Sweet Like That...... Theofandis Alleluia! Laudamus Te...... Alfred Reed Pleasant Valley Schools Silent Night...... arr. Booker Zoom!...... Ayatey Shabazz Fantasy on a Bell Carol...... Madden Jazz Band Showcase Concert Band & Wind Symphony Ding Dong! Merrily On November 16, 2015 Percussion High...... arr. Dawson Christmas Presence...... arr. Brooks It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Junior High Jazz Band Cooper Schou, Director the Year...... arr. Sharp Jacob Davis, Director Mustang Sally...... Rice/Lopez Pleasant Valley Wind Symphony Take the “A” Train...... Strayhorn/Gassi Drew Anderson, Director No Clams, Just Oysters...... Vincent Fanfare to “The Hammer”...... O’Toole SEIBA Apache...... Lordan/Berry Firefly...... Ryan George The Willows of Winter...... BJ Brooks Davis County High School Jazz Band Three Sensus Vitae...... Nathan Daughtrey December 21, 2015 Tara Daurer & Brian Gartner, Directors Sleigh Ride...... Leroy Anderson Aaron Ottmar, Director Work Song...... Adderley/Blair One More For The Count..... Mike Lewis Washington Concert Band Cotton Tail...... Ellington/Taylor Fall Concert October 20th, 2015 Christmas Curtain Raiser.... arr. Hastings Timbuktu...... Bob Turner Craig McClenahan, Director Angels We Have Heard On High...... arr. Dawson Jazz Band Two Beginning Band Wishing You A Merry Nicolas Propes, Director Selections from Essential Elements Book Christmas...... arr. Rhoads Take the “A” Train.... Strayhorn/Barduhn Big Swing Face...... Potts/Sigler Intermediate Band Jazz Band Sticks...... Adderley/Kamuf Spirits of the Night...... I. Crane Here Comes Santa Claus...... arr. Berry La Negra Tiene Tumbao...... Osorio & The Noise in the Basement....Ciechmoski Good King Wenceslas...... arr. Nestico George/Lopez White Christmas...... arr. Holmes Advanced Band Jazz Band One At the Crossroads...... Robert W. Smith Mid-Prairie Drew Anderson, Director Dorian Dreamscape...... Robert Sheldon Winter Concert Moanin’...... Mingus/Johnson Andalucia...... Victor Lopez December 17, 2015 Splanky...... Hefti/Nestico Across the Field (School Song) Ross Schumaker, Director Cute...... Neal Hefti ...... W.A. Doughtery, Jr. Caravan...... Tizol/Washut Williamsburg Schools 6th Grade Band Hurricane Season...... Andrews/Wasson A Mannheim Christmas Ding Dong Merrily On That’s A Plenty...... Williams/Ferguson December 14, 2015 High...... arr. Smith & Story Stephanie Williamson, Director Up On A Haunted Housetop..arr. Watson Pleasant Valley High School Christmas Proclamation...... arr. Smith Cider and Pretzel Concert Jazz Outlet December 7, 2015 Big Noise from Winnetka.... arr. Lavender 7/8th Grade Concert Band 6:30 Concert Program Baby It’s Cold Outside...... arr. Murtha We Five Kings...... arr. Williams Have Yourself a Merry Little Fantasie Noel...... Akey Pleasant Valley Symphonic Band Christmas...... arr. Jennings Christmas at the Circus....arr. Standridge Brian Gartner, Director Santa Claus is Coming to Orion...... Jan Van Der Roost Town...... arr. Noreed Muscatine Schools Vertigo...... Chris Bernotas Holiday Concert O Nata Lux...... Forbes/Hazzard Wind Ensemble Twas the Night Before December 12, 2015 A Holiday Galop...... arr. Standridge Christmas...... Newell H. Long Kelly Preslan, Director Pleasant Valley Wind Ensemble Williamsburg Concert Band Concert Band Nicolas Propes, Director And the Mountains Echoed: Christmas Lights...... Chris Sharp Crest of Honor...... David Gillingham Gloria!...... Robert Longfield The Holy City...... Diana Appler All The Pretty Little Horses.....Boysen, Jr. Carol of the Bells...... Davis/Longfield Comets in Winter Sky...... McCarthy Confluence...... Richard Saucedo Veni, Veni...... Davis/Longfield Auld Lang Syne...... Robert Longfield Sleigh Ride...... Leroy Anderson A Fresh Aire Christmas.... Davis/Longfield

The Iowa Bandmaster 47 48 The Iowa Bandmaster Festival Results Edited by Denise Graettinger

The Pride of the Lions Marching Band One Last Shot, He’s a State Marching numbered 49 players, and 2 drum Pirate...... arr. Michael Brown Band Répertoire majors/field commanders. This is the The Warrior Marching Band numbered band’s 5th division I in 7 years. 46 players, and 2 drum majors/field CLASS 1A commanders. This is the band’s first Bishop Garrigan Nashua-Plainfield division I. Kenneth Ferjak, director(s) Scott Stroud, director(s) Show Theme: One Hit Wonders Show Theme: The Best Of Andrew Aplington-Parkersburg Play That Funky Music...... Parissi/ Lloyd Webber Thom Mahler, director(s) arr. Story The Phantom Of The Opera...... arr. Paul Show Theme: Little Shop of Horrors Bad Day...... Powers/arr.Waters Lavender Prologue/Little Shop of Gonna Fly Now...... arr. Story Jesus Christ Superstar/Heaven Horrors...... Mike Story Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him On Their Minds...... arr. Ralph Ford Dentist!/Suddenly Seymour.... Mike Story Goodbye...... arr. Burns You Must Love Me/Don’t Cry For Finale/Don’t Feed the The Solid Gold Marching Band num- Me Argentina...... arr. Jay Bocook Plants...... Mike Story bered 29 players, 12 winds, 13 brass, 3 The Nashua-Plainfield Marching Huskies The Falcon Marching Band numbered percussion color guard, and 1 drum numbered 50 players, 5 color guard, and 37 players, 8 percussion, 8 color guard, major/field commander. This is the 1 drum major/field commander. This is 5 wind, 15 brass color guard, and 1 band’s 7th division I in 9 years. the band’s 11th division I in 14 years. drum major/field commander. This is the band’s 2nd division I in 4 years. Bosco System North Mahaska Bruce Peiffer, director(s) Myron S. Mikita, Jr., director(s) Cherokee Show Theme: Contemporary Disney Show Theme: Joe Vannatta, director(s) Cirque De Vie from Cirque du Soleil Happy...... Williams/Cox Show Theme: Disney Villians Journey of Man–Part 1...... Benoit Jutras/ Let It Go...... Lopez/Murtha Be Prepared...... Steve Shanley Richard L. Saucedo We’re All In This Together...... Gerrard/ Savages...... Steve Shanley Journey of Man–Part 2...... Benoit Jutras/ Nevil/Vinson Richard L. Saucedo The Marching Warhawks numbered 45 Poor Unfortunate Souls.....Steve Shanley Journey of Man–Part 2...... Benoit Jutras/ players, 14 brass, 15 woodwind, 6 perc- The Mob Song...... Steve Shanley Richard L. Saucedo cussion, 10 color guard, and 2 drum The Cherokee Marching Braves num- The Don Bosco Marching Band num- majors/field commanders. This is the bered 70 players, 8 color guard, and 2 bered 30 players, 8 woodwind, 8 brass, band’s 22nd division I in 24 years. drum majors/field commanders. This is 8 percussion, 6 color guard, and 5 color the band’s first division I in 9 years. guard, 1 field commander/drum major. Springville CSD This is the band’s 4th consecutive divi- Jennifer Adams, director(s) Clarinda Community School District sion I. Show Theme: Pirates of the Caribbean Courtney Sommer, director(s) Part 1: Fog Bound, The Medallion Calls, Show Theme: Sahara The Black Pearl...... Gehlen Catholic School Klaus Badelt, Abandonment at Djanet...... Key Poulan arr. Brown and Rapp Paul Niebuhr, director(s) Struggle in the Sand...... Key Poulan Part 2: One Last Shot, He’s a Show Theme: Camelot Oasis at Ubari...... Key Poulan The Legend...... Peter Connell Pirate...... Klaus Badelt, arr. Brown and Rapp The Musical Pride of Clarinda num- Feast...... Peter Connell bered 78 players, 8 color guard, and 3 Love Rekindled...... Peter Connell Part 3: Blood Ritual, To the Pirate’s Cave!...... Klaus Badelt, drum majors/field commanders. This is Coronation & War / the band’s 4th consecutive division I. Camelot...... Peter Connell arr. Brown and Rapp The Gehlen Marching Jay’s numbered The Musical Pride of Springville num- bered 42 players, 7 color guard, and 2 Des Moines Christian School 40 players, 16 woodwind, 12 brass, 8 Rob Lane, director(s) percussion color guard, 3 colorguard, 1 drum majors/field commanders. This is Show Theme: Video Games Live! field commander. This is the band’s 10th the band’s 13th consecutive division I. Bounty Hunter Theme (from Advent consecutive division I. Rising Suite)...... Tallarico and Plowman, Lisbon CLASS 2A arr. Ralph Ford Jennifer Tiede, director(s) Alta-Aurelia High School O’Donnell and Salvatori. arr. Ralph Ford Show Theme: World of Warcraft Corbet Butler, director(s) Kingdom Hearts...... Shimamura, Gates of the Black Temple and Show Theme: Pirates of the Caribbean arr. Ralph Ford The Burning Legion...... Mike Story Fog Bound, The Medallion Calls, The The Des Moines Christian Lions num- Lion’s Pride...... Mike Story Black Pearl...... arr. Michael Brown bered 35 players, 3 color guard, and 3 Mountains of Thunder and Wrath Blood Ritual, To The Pirate’s drum majors/field commanders. This is of the Lich King...... Mike Story Cave...... arr. Michael Brown the band’s 2nd division I in 4 years.

The Iowa Bandmaster 49 Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont I’m a Man...... Michael Story Rubber Duckie/Put Down Joe Overton, director(s) The Red Oak High School Tiger the Duckie...... Paul Murtha Show Theme: Epic Journey Marching Band numbered 35 players, People In Your So it Begins...... Joe Overton 9 color guard, and 1 drum majors/field Neighborhood...... Paul Murtha House of the Rising Sun...... Joe Overton commanders. This is the band’s 3rd con- One Small Voice/Sesame My Heart Belongs to You.....Joe Overton secutive division I. Street Theme...... Richard Saucedo The Final Battle...... Joe Overton The Tri-Center Trojan Marching Band The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont H.S. Sheldon Community numbered 56 players, 8 color guard, and Marching Band numbered 57 players, Cliff St. Clair, director(s) 1 drum major/field commander. This is Show Theme: The Purple Crayon 8 color guard, and 2 drum majors/field the band’s 18th consecutive division I. Space Odyssey...... Rupert-Williams/ commanders. This is the band’s 30th Hegg-Eckhoff Underwood Schools consecutive division I. Aquarium...... Saint-Saens/Hegg-Eckhoff Kevin Sparks, director(s) The Night Ride...... Mussorgsky-Wagner/ Show Theme: A Journey In Space Lake Mills Community School Hegg-Eckhoff Space Chords/Mars...... Gustav Holst/ Benjamin Faugstad, director(s) The City...... Newman/Hegg-Eckhoff Bocook Show Theme: Cardiotropic (What The Marching Orabs numbered 56 play- When You Wish Upon A Affects The Heart) ers, 14 color guard, and 2 drum majors/ Star...... Leigh Harline Palladio; Thanks For The field commanders. This is the band’s Fly Me To The Moon...... Simmons, J Memories...... Jenkins/Wallace; 31st division I in 34 years. Jupiter...... Gustav Holst/Bocook Stump,Wentz, Hurley, Trohman/Murphy The Underwood High School Marching I Have A Love; Fifty Ways To Leave Shenandoah Community Band numbered 52 players, 8 color guard, Your Lover...... Bernstein/Wallace; School District and 2 drum majors/field commanders. Simon/Dawson Dale Risher, director(s) After The Love Is Gone; Can’t Help Show Theme: Bon Jovi West Branch High School Falling In Love...... Foster, You Give Love A Bad Lisa Schrock, director(s) Graydon, Champlin/Murtha; Weiss, Name...... Bon Jovi/Murtha Show Theme: Join the Revolution! Peretti, Creatore/Dawson Wanted Dead or Alive....Bon Jovi/Murtha Moscow, 1941...... Brian Balmages The Lake Mills High School numbered Livin’ On A Prayer...... Bon Jovi/Murtha Viva La Vida...... arr. Michael Brown 33 players, 11 color guard, and 2 drum The Marching Mustangs numbered 42 Katyusha...... arr. Alan Kiser majors/field commanders. This is the players, 5 color guard, and 2 drum Russian Christmas Music....Alfred Reed band’s 8th division I in 9 years. majors/field commanders. This is the The West Branch High School Marching band’s first division I. Band numbered 34 players, 6 color guard, Louisa-Muscatine CSD and 1 drum major/field commander. This Mike Will, director(s) Sibley-Ocheyedan High School is the band’s 2nd division I in 3 years. Show Theme: Fuego! Peter Carlson, director(s) Aztec Fire...... Jay Bocook Show Theme: American Graffiti West Lyon CSD Evil Ways...... Sonny Henry/Story At the Hop/Dance Off...... Arr. Connell Drew Balta, director(s) Tijuana Flats...... Chris Brooks For the Girls/For Show Theme: Heroes of Rock La Virgen de la Macarena....Jay Bocook the Boys...... Arr. Connell Can’t Help Falling in The Louisa-Muscatine Marching Band Young Love...... Arr. Connell Love...... Jay Dawson numbered 67 players, 7 color guard and Finale...... Arr. Connell Black Dog/ Let it Be...... Steve Shanley/ 1 drum majors/field commanders. This The Marching Generals numbered 80 Michael Davies is the band’s 4th division I in 10 years. players, 14 color guard, and 3 drum Turn, Turn, Turn...... Tom Wallace majors/field commanders. This is the Back in Black/ Dream Oelwein CSD band’s 14th consecutive division I. On...... Jason Raether/ Jay Bocook Cory McBride, director(s) The Wildcat Marching Band numbered Show Theme: Drivers, Start Your Treynor 21/19/14 players, 9 color guard, and 2 Engines! Jeff Schoening, director(s) drum majors/field commanders. This is Start of the Race Day...... Cory McBride Show Theme: Heart by Randall the band’s 47th division I in 49 years. Caution & Pit Stop...... Cory McBride Standridge The Winner’s Circle...... Cory McBride Heartrate...... Standridge West Marshall The Oelwein HS Marching Band num- Heart Break...... Standridge Ryan Runyan, director(s) bered 46 players, 6 color guard, and 1 Heart Beat...... Standridge Show Theme: 2015: A Space Oddity drum majors/field commanders. This is The Cardinal Marching Band numbered Odyssey/Oddity...... Brady Massey the band’s first division I in 5 years. 51 players, 10 color guard, and 1 drum Moondance...... Brady Massey major(s)/field commander(s). This is the Us & Them...... Brady Massey Red Oak Community School District band’s 25th consecutive division I. Into Darkness...... Brady Massey Dan Black, director(s) The Pride of West Marshall numbered Show Theme: The Music of Chicago Tri-Center 47 players, 14 color guard, and 3 drum Make Me Smile...... Michael Story Paul Hart, director(s) major(s)/field commander(s). This is the Saturday in the Park/Wishing You Show Theme: Sesame Street band’s 6th division I in 7 years. Were Here...... Michael Story Sesame Street Theme... Richard Saucedo

50 The Iowa Bandmaster CLASS 3A House of the Rising Sun...... The Animals majors/field commanders. This is the Algona Community School District These Boots Are Made for band’s 14th consecutive division I. Kurt Kissinger, director(s) Walkin’...... Nancy Sinatra Show Theme: United We Stand Twist and Shout; Let It Be....The Beatles Forest City Community School “America” Fantasy...... arr. Brad Pearson The Marching Sabers Pride numbered Cory Schmitt, director(s) In Defense of Liberty.....arr. Jay Dawson 100 players, 8 color guard, and 1 drum Show Theme: Criminal Shenandoah...... arr. Ayatey Shabazz major/field commander. Journey to the Center of the Appalachian Spring/Battle Hymn.... Aaron Mind...... Tom Wallace Copland, arr. Jay Dawson Clarke Hidden Motive...... Jay Dawson The Scarlet Regiment numbered 63 Brad Lampe, director(s) Smooth Criminal...... arr. Oliver DeLotto players, 11 color guard, and 2 drum Show Theme: Music of Elton John My Songs Know What You Did majors/field commanders. This is the Funeral For a Friend...... Elton John/ in the Dark...... Tom Wallace band’s 30th consecutive division I. Tom Wallace The Forest City High School Marching Love Lies Bleeding...... Elton John/Tom Band numbered 77 players, 6 color Bondurant-Farrar Wallace guard, and 2 drum majors/field com- Braden Wipperman, director(s) Your Song...... Elton John/Tom Wallace manders. This is the band’s 35th con- Show Theme: Russian Colors Saturday Night’s Alright...... Elton John/ secutive division I. Swan Lake...... arr. Carichner/ Tom Wallace Szurek/Hyland The Clarke Marching Band numbered Ft. Madison CSD Polovtsian Dances...... arr. Carichner/ 86 players, 20 color guard, and 3 drum Tracy Madsen, director(s) Szurek/Hyland majors/field commanders. This is the Show Theme: Breaking Free Romeo and Juliet...... arr. Carichner/ band’s 23rd division I in 25 years. Gladiator ...... arr. Wasson Szurek/Hyland Cell Block Tango...... arr. Wasson March Slav...... arr. Carichner/ Clear Creek Amana One Day More...... arr. Bocook/Rapp Szurek/Hyland John C. Smith, director(s) Show Me How You The Blue Jay Pride Band numbered 58 Show Theme: And Beyond.... Burlesque...... arr. Dawson players, 5 color guard, and 2 drum Fanfare for the Common The Ft. Madison Marching Bloodhounds majors/field commanders. This is the Man...... Copeland/Grundman numbered 46 woodwind, 40 brass, 18 band’s 4th consecutive division I. Enterprising Young Percussion, 6 Crew players, 15 color Men...... Steve Shanley & Brian Zeglis guard, and 3 drum majors/field com- Cedar Rapids Xavier Breaking the Sound manders. This is the band’s 4th Kelli Swehla, director(s) Barrier....Steve Shanley & Brian Zeglis consecutive division I. Show Theme: Inductees to the Rock Hall Symphony #3 “The Tragic”...... Steve We Didn’t Start the Fire/Piano Shanley & Brian Zeglis Grinnell-Newburg Community Man.....Billy Joel/arr. Dawson & Reed The Clipper Marching Band numbered Schools Your Song...... John & Taupin/ 89 players, 14 color guard, and 3 drum Levi Dressler, director(s) arr. Wallace, McCutchen Elton John Evil Ways...... Clarence Henry/arr. Dawson majors/field commanders. This is the Show Theme: Funeral for a Friend...... Can’t Help Falling In Love...... Weiss, band’s 6th consecutive division I. Wallace Peretti, Creatore/arr. Dawson, Reed Love Lies Bleeding...... Wallace The Xavier Marching Saints numbered Creston Community School District Your Song...... Wallace 61 players, 5 color guard, and 2 drum Michael Peters, director(s) Saturday’s Alright for Fighting..Wallace majors/field commanders. This is the Show Theme: Imagination and Color The Tiger Marching Band numbered band’s 4th division I in 6 years. Atmadja...... Jay Dawson 85 players, 10 color guard, and 2 drum Ninkou Latora...... Jay Dawson major(s)/field commander(s). This is the Center Point-Urbana Quidam...... Jay Dawson band’s 20th division I in 22 years. Dan & Dorothy Jacobi, director(s) Incantation...... Jay Dawson Show Theme: Music Royalty The Panther Marching Band numbered Howard-Winneshiek Community Stars and Stripes Forever.... Sousa/Story 103 players, 15 color guard, and 2 drum Schools Stompin’ at the Savoy/All Shook majors/field commanders. This is the Jason Dobbs, director(s) Up...... Goodman/Presley/Story/Vinson band’s 27th consecutive division I. Show Theme: Visions of Flight Bohemian Rhapsody... Mercury/Saucedo Fanfare for the 3rd Thriller...... Jackson/Temperton/Murtha Decorah Community Schools Planet...... Richard Saucedo The Stormin’ Pointer Marching Band Dustin Bliven, director(s) Into the Light...... Jay Bocook numbered 33 players, and 1 drum major/ Show Theme: Jesus Christ Superstar Ascend...... Samual R. Hazo field commander. This is the band’s 3rd Heaven On Their Minds/ The Crestwood Marching Cadets num- consecutive division I. Superstar..... Webber/Murtha/McIntosh bered 53 players, 9 color guard, and 3 Everything’s Alright/Hosanna/I Don’t drum majors/field commanders. Central DeWitt Know How To Love Him...... Webber/ Josh Greubel, director(s) Murtha/McIntosh Humboldt Community Schools Show Theme: A 60’s Experiment... John 19:41/Superstar.....Webber/Murtha/ Natalie Nielsen, director(s) GROOVY BABY! McIntosh Show Theme: It’s Broadway Baby! All Along the Watchtower.....Bob Dylan/ The Pride of the Vikings numbered 96 Phantom of the Opera...... Webber, Jimi Hendrix players, 12 color guard, and 3 drum Arr. by Paul Lavender

The Iowa Bandmaster 51 Somewhere from “West Side The Scarlet Spectrum numbered 103 Master of the House/On My Story”...... Leonard Bernstein, players, 10 color guard, and 3 drum Own...... Stephanie Williamson Arr. by Tom Wallace, majors/field commanders. This is the One Day More...... Jay Bocook Percussion by Tony McCutchen band’s 6th consecutive division I. The Raider Marching Band numbered And All That Jazz from 55 players, 12 color guard, and 3 drum “Chicago”...... John Kander, Mount Vernon majors/field commanders. This is the Arr. by John Wasson Scott Weber, director(s) band’s 2nd consecutive division I. The Pride of Humboldt Marching Band Show Theme: A Beatles Journey numbered 98 players, 9 color guard, and Let It Be/Magic Mystery 3 drum majors/field commanders. This Tour...... Ted Reicher CLASS 4A is the band’s 1st division I in 5 years. Separate Ways...... Ted Reicher Ankeny Centennial Faithfully/Can’t Buy Me Scott Hook, Burton Hable, Janelle Hook, Independence Love...... Ted Reicher Mary Harris, Jake Thieben, director(s) David Lang, director(s) The Marching Mustangs numbered 67 Show Theme: 1,001 Tales – The Music Show Theme: Caravan: players, 57 wind and percussion; 8 color of Scheherazade...... Rimsky Korsakov/ Tales of the Silk Road guard, and 2 drum majors/field command- Shanley, Thieben Caravan...... arr. Ted Reicher ers. This is the band’s first division I. The Ankeny Centennial Marching Band Scheherazade...... arr. Ted Reicher numbered 133 players, 21 color guard, Baccanal...... arr. Ted Reicher Oskaloosa CSD and 3 drum majors/field commanders. The Mustang Marching Band numbered Rich Waddington, director(s) 108 players, 28 WW/39 Brass/24 Per- This is the band’s 3rd consecutive Young Person’s Guide cussion/15 Color Guard color guard, and Show Theme: division I. 2 drum majors/field commanders. This Cinderella is the band’s 25th consecutive division I. Young Person’s Guide to the Ankeny High School Orchestra...... Britton/Fitzpatrick Jennifer Williams and Joel Poppen, Knoxville High School The Marching Indians numbered 83 director(s) Kelilah Brown, director(s) players, 13 color guard, and 2 drum Show Theme: Sur La Mer: Of the Sea Show Theme: The Music of James Bond majors/field commanders. This is the Engulfed Cathedral...... Claude Debussy Part 1: James Bond band’s 44th consecutive division I. Steve Shanley Theme...... arr. Victor Lopez New Wade N Water...... Adolphus Part 2: For Your Eyes Only/ Pella Community High School Hailstork/Steve Shanley Goldfinger...... arr. Victor Lopez Jason Pentico, director(s) Songs of Sailer and Sea...... Robert W. Part 3: Die Another Day/ Show Theme: America The Beautiful: A Smith/Steve Shanley Live and Let Die/James Bond Tribute to America’s Greatest Generation Children of the Sea...... Black Sabbath/ Lincoln Theme...... arr. Victor Lopez .... Copland-Hegg/Eckhoff/Hansen Steve Shanley Field of Dreams...... Horner-Hegg/ The Knoxville High School Marching The Ankeny Marching Hawks numbered Band numbered 62 players and 2 drum Eckhoff/Hansen 132 players, 18 color guard, and 3 drum majors/field commanders. C-Jam Blues...... Ellington-Hegg/ majors/field commanders. Eckhoff/Hansen Maquoketa Community HS Piano Concerto in F...... Gershwin-Hegg/ Bettendorf Community Schools Kent Crawford, director(s) Eckhoff/Hansen Show Theme: Against All Odds The Marching Dutch numbered 165 Mike Dynes & Chris Saito, director(s) Into the Storm...... Robert W. Smith players, 25 color guard, and 3 drum Show Theme: World Machine Ascend...... Sam Hazo majors/field commanders. This is the Excerpts from Symphony #5 “New Against All Odds...... Phil Collins/ band’s 40th consecutive division I. World”...... Dvorak/arr. Reicher Terry White The Bulldog Marching Band numbered Don’t Stop Believin’...... Journey Vinton-Shellsburg 113 players, 14 color guard, and 3 drum The Cardinal Marching Band numbered Nick Waymire, director(s) majors/field commanders. This is the 72 players, 10 color guard, and 2 drum Show Theme: The Music Behind the band’s 30th consecutive division I. majors/field commanders. This is the Mask band’s 28th division I in 37 years. The Phantom of the Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Opera...... Steve Shanley Thad Driskell and Chad Allard, Marion Independent School District The Mask of Zorro director(s) Charles Oldenkamp, director(s) The Viking-Regiment numbered 60 Show Theme: Unraveling: The Music of Show Theme: Kings of the Jungle: players, 10 color guard, and 2 drum Andrew Boysen, Jr. Music from Tarzan and the Lion King majors/field commanders. This is the Kirkpatrick Fanfare...... Boysen/Driskell Two Worlds/Circle of Life.... Phil Collins, band’s 10th consecutive division I. and Hoagland Elton John/Steve Shanley Be Prepared.....Elton John/Steve Shanley Song For My Children...... Boysen/ Trashin’ the Camp...... Phil Collins/ Williamsburg Community Schools Driskell and Hoagland Steve Shanley Stephanie Williamson, director(s) Unraveling...... Boysen/Driskell and You’ll Be In My Heart/Can You Feel Show Theme: Les Miserables Hoagland the Love Tonight.....Phil Collins, Elton Look Down/At the End of Fantasy on a Theme by Sousa....Boysen/ John/Steve Shanley the Day...... Stephanie Williamson Driskell and Hoagland

52 The Iowa Bandmaster The Band of Blue numbered 140 players, Maria...... Bernstein/Bocook Don’t Let The Sun Go Down 14 color guard, and 4 drum majors/field America...... Bernstein/Bocook On Me...... Elton John/Shanley commanders. This is the band’s 37th Somewhere...... Bernstein/Bocook Saturday Night’s Alright For consecutive division I. The Hempstead Marching Mustangs Fighting...... Elton John/Shanley numbered 79 players, 16 color guard, The Norwalk Warriors Marching Band Cedar Rapids Washington and 4 drum majors/field commanders. numbered wind - 42, brass - 38, percus- Jim Miller, director(s) This is the band’s 13th consecutive divi- sion - 14, color guard - 16, twirlers - 3 Show Theme: Music from “Les sion I. color guard, and drum majors - 3. This Miserables”...... Steve Shanley is the band’s 15th consecutive division I. The Warrior Marching Band numbered Fort Dodge CSD Prairie High School (College 110 players, 25 color guard, and 2 drum Al Paulson, director(s) Community School District) majors/field commanders. This is the Show Theme: Childhood Nightmares Craig T. Aune and Deron band’s 40th consecutive division I. To Walk with Angels Wings/The Omen/ Itsy Bitsy Spider ...... Mike Sisco Jimmerson, director(s) Lullaby...... Brahms/Mike Sisco Show Theme: “TOP GUN” Clinton Top Gun Anthem...... arr. D. Jimmerson Joshua Hahn, director(s) Halloween/Somewhere Over the Rainbow...... Mike Sisco Medley (Take My Breath Away/Dock Show Theme: Pandora’s Bachs of the Bay/You’ve Lost That Lovin’ The All-American Dodger Marching Curiosity of Pandora and Liberation Feeling)...... arr. D. Jimmerson Band numbered 140 players, 65 wood- of Evil...... Ted Reicher Playin’ With the winds/35 brass, 16 percussion, 20 guard, Hope...... Ted Reicher Boys...... arr. Jimmerson/M. Davies Battle of Good vs. Evil...... Ted Reicher and 4 field commanders. This is the (Percussion Feature) The Royal River Kings Marching Band band’s 15th division I in 16 years. Memories/Danger numbered 125 players, 12 colorguard, Zone...... arr. D. Jimmerson and 3 drum majors/field commanders. Johnston The Prairie “Hawks” Marching Band This is the band’s 6th consecutive divi- Jeff Robilliard, director(s) numbered 185, including 147 winds, 23 Show Theme: Iconic: Crossing sion I. percussion, and 15 color guard players, Generations...... arr. Steve Shanley 15 color guard, and 2 drum majors. This The Johnston High School Varsity Council Bluffs Community is the band’s 29th consecutive division I. Marching Band numbered 180 players, School District 16 color guard, and 4 drum majors/field Stephen F. Moore, director(s) Urbandale Community commanders. This is the band’s 21st Show Theme: Legends of Rock School District consecutive division I. Enter Sandman Nick Rueckert, Rich Thimmesch, Myron Peterson, director(s) Paint it Black Marshalltown Show Theme: Star-crossed Lovers Stairway to Heaven Bret Lee and Brett Umthun, director(s) The Urbandale J-Hawk Marching Band The Monticello’s Regiment numbered Show Theme: Africa numbered 185 players, and 3 drum 60 players, 13 color guard, and 2 drum Hero...... Michael Albarracin majors/field commanders. major(s)/field commander(s). This is the Villain...... Michael Albarracin band’s 21st division I in 25 years. Love...... Michael Albarracin Waterloo Community School District Conflict and Danny Kleinheinz & Michael Council Bluffs Community Resolution...... Michael Albarracin Prichard, director(s) School District The Bobcat Marching Band numbered Show Theme: Music from a Darkened Mark Mendell, director(s) 78 players, 9 color guard, and 2 drum Theater Show Theme: The Music of West Side majors/field commanders. The Warhawk Marching Band num- Story bered 150 players, 13 color guard, and Opener: Tonight and America...... Leonard Newton High School 3 drum majors/field commanders. This Bernstein/Dawson Jim Beerends, director(s) is the band’s 28th consecutive division I. Maria/Cool.....Leonard Bernstein/Dawson Show Theme: Machine Jet Song...... Leonard Bernstein/Dawson Machine I...... Lewis Norfleet Western Dubuque Closer: One Hand, One Heart and Machine II...... Lewis Norfleet Michael Omarzu, director(s) There’s a Place for Us...... Leonard Machine III...... Lewis Norfleet Show Theme: Harry Potter Bernstein/Dawson The Cardinal Regiment numbered 118 The Music Part 1...... Williams The Marching Lynx numbered 13/13/14 players, 8 color guard, and 3 drum and Hooper/Victor Lopez The Music Part 2...... players, 8 color guard, and 3 drum majors/field commanders. This is the Williams and Hooper/Victor Lopez majors/field commanders. This is the band’s 4th consecutive division I. The Music Part 3...... band’s 17th consecutive division I. Williams and Hooper/Victor Lopez Norwalk Community Schools The Bobcat Marching Band numbered Dubuque Community Schools Nick Menke, Ken Huen, director(s) 60 players, 8 color guard, and 3 drum Gregory A. Dowe, director(s) Show Theme: The Music of Elton John majors/field commanders. This is the Show Theme: West Side Story Funeral for A Friend/Love Lies band’s 3rd division I in 4 years. Cool...... Bernstein/Bocook Bleeding...... Elton John/Shanley

The Iowa Bandmaster 53 2016 State Jazz Band Festival Ratings Overall Overall School Class Ens# Rating School Class Ens# Rating Audubon 1A 1 II Sioux Center 2A 1 I Boyden-Hull 1A 1 II Sioux Central, Sioux Rapids 2A 1 II GMG, Garwin 1A 1 I Sumner-Fredericksburg 2A 1 NR Griswold 1A 1 I Treynor 2A 1 I Harris-Lake Park 1A 1 CO Tri-Center, Neola 2A 1 I Hudson 1A 1 I Underwood 2A 1 II Kingsley-Pierson 1A 1 NR West Branch 2A 1 II Lamoni 1A 1 II West Burlington 2A 1 II Lisbon 1A 1 I West Lyon, Inwood 2A 1 I Logan-Magnolia 1A 1 III Assumption, Davenport 3A 1 II Lone Tree 1A 1 II Atlantic 3A 1 I Lynnville-Sully 1A 1 II Benton, Van Horne 3A 1 I Newell-Fonda 1A 1 NR Bishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 3A 1 CO Nodaway Valley 1A 1 II Carlisle 3A 1 II North Mahaska, New Sharon 1A 1 I Center Point-Urbana 3A 1 I North-Linn, Troy Mills 1A 1 II Central DeWitt 3A 1 II Remsen-Union 1A 1 CO Charles City 3A 1 I Riverside, Oakland 1A 1 III Clarke, Osceola 3A 1 I South O Brien, Paullina 1A 1 I Clear Creek-Amana 3A 1 I Turkey Valley, Jackson Junction 1A 1 II Clear Creek-Amana 3A 2 I West Harrison, Mondamin 1A 1 CO Creston 3A 1 I Winfield-Mt Union 1A 1 I Dallas Center-Grimes 3A 1 I Albia 2A 1 IV Dallas Center-Grimes 3A 2 II Alta-Aurelia 2A 1 I Davis County, Bloomfield 3A 1 II Belmond-Klemme 2A 1 NR Decorah 3A 1 I Central Springs 2A 1 I Denison-Schleswig 3A 1 I Cherokee, Washington 2A 1 I Denison-Schleswig 3A 2 II Clarinda 2A 1 I Estherville-Lincoln Central 3A 1 II Denver 2A 1 NR Fort Madison 3A 1 I Des Moines Christian 2A 1 I Fort Madison 3A 2 II East Marshall, LeGrand 2A 1 CO Glenwood 3A 1 I Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 2A 1 I Greene County 3A 1 NR IKM-Manning 2A 1 I Grinnell 3A 1 I Kuemper Catholic, Carroll 2A 1 III Hampton-Dumont 3A 1 NR Louisa-Muscatine 2A 1 I Humboldt 3A 1 NR Manson Northwest Webster 2A 1 NR Keokuk 3A 1 I Mediapolis 2A 1 II Knoxville 3A 1 II MFL MarMac 2A 1 NR LeMars 3A 1 I Mid-Prairie, Wellman 2A 1 NR Marion 3A 1 I Monticello 2A 1 I Mount Vernon 3A 1 II New Hampton 2A 1 NR North Polk, Alleman 3A 1 I North Fayette Valley, West Union 2A 1 NR Oskaloosa 3A 1 I Okoboji, Milford 2A 1 I Oskaloosa 3A 2 II PCM, Monroe 2A 1 II Pella 3A 1 I Pocahontas Area 2A 1 NR Pella 3A 2 I Red Oak 2A 1 II Sergeant Bluff-Luton 3A 1 I Rock Valley 2A 1 I South Tama County, Tama 3A 1 III Roland-Story, Story City 2A 1 NR Spencer 3A 1 I Saint Edmond, Fort Dodge 2A 1 NR Spirit Lake 3A 1 II Sheldon 2A 1 NR Storm Lake 3A 1 I Sibley-Ocheyedan 2A 1 I Union, LaPorte City 3A 1 II

54 The Iowa Bandmaster Overall Overall School Class Ens# Rating School Class Ens# Rating Union, LaPorte City 3A 2 I Indianola 4A 1 I Vinton-Shellsburg 3A 1 I Indianola 4A 2 II Waverly-Shell Rock 3A 1 NR Lewis Central 4A 1 I Waverly-Shell Rock 3A 2 NR Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 1 II West Delaware, Manchester 3A 1 I Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 2 II Williamsburg 3A 1 I Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 3 II Winterset 3A 1 I Linn-Mar, Marion 4A 4 I Winterset 3A 2 II Marshalltown 4A 1 I Xavier, Cedar Rapids 3A 1 I Muscatine 4A 1 II Bettendorf 4A 1 II Muscatine 4A 2 I Burlington 4A 1 II Newton 4A 1 I Cedar Rapids, Jefferson 4A 1 II Norwalk 4A 1 I Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 4A 1 NR Norwalk 4A 2 II Cedar Rapids, Kennedy 4A 2 II Prairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 1 I Council Bluffs, A Lincoln 4A 1 I Prairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 2 I Council Bluffs, T Jefferson 4A 1 II Waterloo, East 4A 1 I Davenport, West 4A 1 II Waterloo, West 4A 1 NR Dubuque, Hempstead 4A 1 NR Waterloo, West 4A 2 NR Dubuque, Senior 4A 1 NR Waukee 4A 1 I Fort Dodge 4A 1 NR Waukee 4A 2 I Fort Dodge 4A 2 NR

The Iowa Bandmaster 55 56 The Iowa Bandmaster The Iowa Bandmaster 57 IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER, 2015 Summary General Fund Balance on November 1, 2015 $ 24,236.22 Receipts for November/December, 2015 $ 3,478.50 Total Assets $ 27,714.72 Expenditures for November/December, 2015 $ 16,271.73 Balance on January 1, 2016 $ 11,442.99

Itemized Expenditures General Fund Year to Date Budgeted FY2015 Magazine $6,575.58 $14,318.44 $27,000.00 Conference $0.00 $0.00 $62,000.00 Postage $0.00 $102.90 $375.00 Office Supplies $53.48 $265.54 $540.08 Computer/Equipment $0.00 $649.75 $1,000.00 Website Service/Maintenance $157.00 $785.00 $2,500.00 Credit Card Fees $112.59 $545.90 $3,000.00 Elections $0.00 $4,284.00 $4,284.00 Insurance (Bonding/Liability) $0.00 $0.00 $1,100.00 Legal Work/Labor $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Bad Check/Bank Charges $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Travel $649.60 $2,103.72 $2,500.00 Meals $0.00 $400.84 $600.00 Resale Items $0.00 $0.00 $900.00 Newsletters $984.98 $984.98 $1,800.00 Directories $6,033.50 $6,033.50 $6,000.00 Honoraria $0.00 $0.00 $7,598.98 Commissioned Works $0.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 Historian/Public Relations $0.00 $0.00 $550.00 Iowa Alliance for Arts Education $0.00 $0.00 $1,830.00 IAAE Mentor Program $0.00 $0.00 $215.00 Iowa Comprehensive Musicianship Project $0.00 $0.00 $305.00 Friends of IPTV $0.00 $0.00 $300.00 Iowa Band Conductors Forum $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 EF Transfers from Dues $1,145.00 $4,040.00 $8,500.00 Other EF Transfers $0.00 $100.00 $500.00 RCF Transfers from Dues $560.00 $1,770.00 $2,350.00 RCF Carry-Over/EF Oversight $0.00 $0.00 $1,250.00 Totals: $16,271.73 $36,384.57 $138,498.06

Itemized Receipts General Fund Year to Date Anticipated Income FY2015 Dues $1,765.00 $18,020.00 $40,000.00 Magazine $0.00 $5,074.00 $14,000.00 Resale $80.00 $160.00 $1,100.00 Conference $1,000.00 $1,505.37 $62,000.00 2015 Conference Past Due $0.00 $600.00 $2,600.00 Carry-Over $0.00 $5,968.06 $5,968.06 EF Contributions from Dues $425.00 $4,460.00 $9,500.00 Other EF Contributions $0.00 $50.00 $300.00 RCF Contributions from Dues $205.00 $1,980.00 $3,000.00 Interest Earned $3.50 $10.13 $30.00 Totals: $3,478.50 $37,827.56 $138,498.06 Aaron C. Nuss, Treasurer IBA General Fund

58 The Iowa Bandmaster In Memoriams

Bill Henderson, well-known educator and musician, died on Thursday, November 26, surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old. Born September 4, 1930 in Cresco, Bill grew up in Hawkeye, Iowa and graduated from West Union High School. He later graduated from Luther College and received a Master’s degree from Drake University, and served as band director at Ogden High School, West Union High School, and Lincoln High School in Des Moines before taking a position at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. After serving as Director of Security and Executive Director of theBill Iowa Henderson,Lutheran Hospital Foundation, 1930-2015 he retired in 1990. Bill became well-known as organist for Drake University men’s basketball games at Veterans Auditorium, where he played for 25 years, and for Iowa State University men’s basketball games. He was also skilled playing a number of musical instruments including organ, piano, trombone, and tuba for the Des Moines Symphony, Maple Street Jazz Band, and Veteran’s Band. Bill was a lifetime member of the Des Moines Musician’s Union. As a member of Za Ga Zig Shrine, Bill enjoyed driving children to the Shriner’s Hospital in Minneapolis for medical care. He was a member of the Downtown Kiwanis and later joined the Golden K Kiwanis. He was a longtime member of Central Lutheran Church (now Capitol Hill Lutheran Church) and later joined Grace Lutheran Church. A proficient golfer, Bill spent many hours on the golf course with friends, coaching new golfers, playing in tourna- ments, and helping in course activities. Bill delighted in meeting people and enjoyed performing music programs, telling jokes, volunteering, and giving a helping hand whenever he was asked. He believed that “strangers” were friends he just had not yet met. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Torry, Bill is also survived by son Mark (Mary) Henderson of Minneapolis, daughter Terry (RJ) Hernandez of Prole, son Kent (Sue Hillinger) Henderson of Galena, Illinois, daughter Paula (Rick) Gleason of Indianola; grandchildren Eric, Josh (Ting), Mandy (Dave), Jake, Lauren, Jasper, Libby, and Anna; great grand-daughter Alice; sister Betsy (Bob) Huibregtse of Orange City; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Memorial contributions may be made to UnityPoint Health Foundation (Iowa Lutheran Hospital), Grace Lutheran Church, or the Chrysalis Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

Annual Fall Meeting Iowa Bandmasters Association Dues Increase – Aaron will present the was not in attendance, the item was tabled Annual Fall Meeting dues increase proposal to the membership until a later date. ISU Campus during the regular business meeting. The The IBA Executive Board meeting was Scheman Building Room 299 active dues would (technically) represent adjourned at 2:55 p.m. MMS Mike Golemo/ November 21, 2015 a $15.00 increase, but feel like $10.00 Aaron Nuss. Motion passed unanimously. because the Risk Contingency Fund con- Executive Board Meeting: tribution is being rolled into the increase. Executive Board/Board of Director’s The IBA Board of Directors met prior Associate dues would increase by $5.00. Meeting: to the regular business meeting. President Retired and Student dues would remain IBA President Michael Golemo called Michael Golemo called the Board of unchanged. the IBA Board of Director’s/Advisory Directors meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Myron Peterson recommended a change Board meeting to order at 3:07 P.M. Present: Michael Golemo, Russ Kramer, in wording on the application form for President Golemo issued a welcome to Steve Cook, Aaron Nuss, and Jacqueyn conference performance recordings. The those in attendance and thanked them for application currently reads: “The director Meunier. Absent: Dick Redman taking their time to attend the meeting. has reviewed the submitted recording and Treasurer Aaron Nuss gave a brief over- Secretary’s Report: (see full report accepts full responsibility for its authen- below) Secretary Steve Cook presented view of the Treasurer’s report that will be ticity.” Myron notes that the form must presented at the regular business meeting. be postmarked before the recordings are his written report. MMS Jayson Mary Nuss noted that the development of the made, so the word “has” is not appropriate. Andersen/Jarrod O’Donnell to approve the election component for the IBA website He proposed changing the wording from Secretary’s report and minutes of the pre- was right on budget. “has” to “will”. The board agreed that the vious meeting as presented, motion passed Secretary Cook gave a brief overview of change was appropriate and approved the unanimously. the Secretary’s report that will be presented change. The form will now read “The Treasurer’s Report: (see full report at the regular business meeting. director will review the submitted recording below) Treasurer Aaron Nuss presented Elections/Voting – President Golemo and accepts full responsibility for its a detailed treasurer’s report. MMS Steve noted that feedback from all of the district authenticity.” Stickney/Nate Sletten to accept the presidents has been positive, and that the Nominations for the IBA Hall of Fame Treasurer’s report as presented, motion test vote went well. were reviewed and since the entire board past unanimously.

The Iowa Bandmaster 59 Magazine Editor’s Report: (see full not in attendance. No report presented toward the Risk Contingency Fund. This report below) Magazine Editor Dick Research and Development Report: helps with budgeting, but we continue to Redman was not in attendance. Secretary (no written report submitted) Chair Daniel be in a situation where the organization is Cook presented his written report. Galyen was not in attendance. No report leaning on the presidents to make money IAAE Update: (see full report below) given. on the Conference. These profits are used Leon Kuehner presented his written report. Endowment Fund Report: (see full to pay bills of the current fiscal year, as Major Landers Report: (see full report report below) Chair Gene Gross presented well as generate carry-over funds which below) Chair Dalene O’Brien presented her his written report. serve as valuable revenue for the next year. written report. Technology Report: (no written report Average profit for the last six conferences is Conference Equipment Report: (see submitted) Chair Chad Criswell presented $10,436.59, but average deficit of the oper- full report below) Co-Chair Nate Sletten his written report. ating budget (non-conference expenditures) presented his written report. Webmaster: (see full report below) for the same time period is $2,669.39 and Conference Exhibits Report: (no Chair Liz Fritz presented her written report. rising. The greatest sources of increased written report submitted) Chair Dan Stecker expense are credit card fees, website fees, was not in attendance. Secretary Cook District President Reports: and publication costs. While there are areas noted Stecker’s e-mail stating nothing new North Central Report: (see full report to slim down, increased revenue for the to report since the Summer meeting. below) President Jeff Griffin was not in general fund is necessary. Election Report: (see full report below) attendance. Secretary Cook presented The Risk Contingency Fund was estab- Chair Jerry Bertrand was not in attendance. Griffins’s written report. lished in FY2006 to protect the Association Secretary Cook presented Bertrand’s written Northeast District Report: (see full from financial crisis in the event of some report. report below) President Kevin Makinster sort of unpredictable financial emergency. Historian’s Report: (see full report presented his written report. Dues were increased by $5 (for active below) Chair Mary Crandell was not in Northwest District Report: (see full members) and were set to roll-back after ten attendance. Secretary Cook presented report below) President Casey Kingdon was years. We are now in year ten of the RCF, Crandell’s written report. not in attendance. Joe Vannatta presented which currently stands at $85,071.01. While Parliamentarian’s Report: Parlia- Kingdon’s written report. that isn’t enough to cover all Conference mentarian Fred Stark noted this was his South Central Report: (see full report expenses in the event of a last minute can- 40th year as Parliamentarian and his role below) President Joel Poppen presented his cellation (including 80% of the Marriott in assisting with the proper operation of the written report. room block) it is enough to provide a great meeting. Southeast District Report: (no written deal of security. I am proposing the follow- Mentorship Report: (see full report report submitted) President John Smith was ing dues structure to go in place for FY2016 below) Chair Chris Ewan presented his not in attendance. No report given. (2016-2017): written report. Southwest District Report: (see full • Active Dues: $65.00 ($50 general IBARD Report: (see full report below) report below) President Ryan Meyer was fund, $10 endowment fund, $5 risk Chair Jay Nugent was not in attendance. not in attendance. Jarrod O’Donnell pre- contingency fund) Secretary Cook presented Nugent’s written sented Meyer’s written report. • Associate Dues: $35.00 ($30 general report. fund, $5 risk contingency fund) Public Relations Report: (see full Old Business: • Retired Dues: $20.00 ($15 general report below) Chair Mary Andersen pre- Project Updates: fund, $5 endowment fund) sented her written report. Iowa Core: Leon Kuehner noted that • Student Dues: $10.00 ($10 general Elementary Affairs Report: (see full they continue to partner with the DE to fund) report below) Chair Gerald Ramsey pre- offer meaningful in-service on the Iowa The active dues would represent (techni- sented his written report. Core. cally) a $15 increase, but will feel like $10 Junior High/Middle School Affairs because the RCF contribution is being rolled Report: (no written report submitted) New Business: into the increase. Associate dues would be Chair Ann Kamp was not in attendance. Dues Increase – Treasurer Aaron Nuss up $5, but I feel it’s appropriate because Secretary Cook noted Kamp’s e-mail that presented information on the proposed dues our Conference exhibitors are among those everything is on track for the All-Iowa MS increase for 2016-2017. Nuss noted that protected by the RCF. Retired and student Honor Band. the Active member dues would (techni- dues remain unchanged. These changes Concert Band Affairs Report: (see cally) represent a $15.00 increase, but feel would represent an estimated General full report below) Chair Steve Stickney like $10.00 because the Risk Contingency Fund revenue increase during the first presented his written report. Fund contribution is being rolled into the year (FY2015) of $3,300.00, and an esti- Marching Band Affairs Report: (see increase. Associate dues would increase mated increase for FY2016 of $7,690.00. full report below) Chair Mike Peters pre- by $5.00. Retired and Student dues would This would allow the operational budget sented his written report. remain unchanged. to be self-sustaining without the help of Jazz Affairs Report: (see full report Proposal as presented: Conference profit. below) Chair Ryan Arp was not in atten- Due to the increasing operating expenses Discussion – Question about the amount dance. Kyle Engelhardt presented Arp’s of IBA we have come to rely heavily on the required from the risk contingency fund written report. Conference turning a profit to pay our bills. in the event of a cancellation of the IBA College Affairs: (no written report sub- An attempt to put a stop-gap on this issue Conference. Nuss noted that the amount mitted) Chair Joan deAlbuquerque was not was implemented in FY2012 (2012-2013) would be $133,000+ and that the current in attendance. No report presented. when reduced contributions were budgeted balance in the RCF is $86,000. Costs are Student Affairs Report: (no written for the IAAE, Iowa CMP, IAAE Mentor increasing, which is the reason no final report submitted) Chair Brent Mead was Program, and the carry-over funds allotted amount for the RCF has been set.

60 The Iowa Bandmaster President Golemo called for the ques- OS - 64 (-7) District presidents are asked to send an tion. Motion by Aaron Nuss seconded by 1,044 (-45) obituary and photo of IBA members that Liz Fritz to increase dues for the 2016-2017 pass away to the magazine editor. Newly membership year to Active Dues: $65.00 M - 715 (-13) appointed committee chairs – please send ($50 general fund, $10 endowment fund, R - 196 (-2) me a picture and bio for the winter issue. $5 risk contingency fund), Associate Dues: A - 74 (-8) The deadline dates for the winter and $35.00 ($30 general fund, $5 risk contin- S - 56 (-19) conference issues are January 8, 2016, and gency fund), Retired Dues: $20.00 ($15 HS - 0 (-2) March 4, 2016. general fund, $5 endowment fund), and HLM - 3 (-1) Student Dues: $10.00 ($10 general fund). 1,044 (-45) Respectfully submitted, Motion passed unamiosuly. Dick Redman, Magazine Editor By-laws Correction – Secretary Please remember to check on the mem- Cook noted a typographical error in bership status of directors participating in ELECTION REPORT the IBA By-laws. Section 4.11 reads district activities. Several districts have Election information is currently posted “The Board of Directors shall have any done an excellent job this year of remind- on the IBA website. District presidents and night to remove any officer by vote of a ing their members to pay their I.B.A. candidates may request an electronic copy majority of the entire membership dues. (Article 11 Section 3 of the I.B.A. by e-mailing me: [email protected] of the Board of Directors”. The words Constitution states: “Only students whose Deadlines and election dates include: “any night” should be “the right”. director or teacher is a paid-up member • Return of candidate information along Parliamentarian Stark noted that since in good standing of the Corporation may with a .jpg picture – January 8, 2016. this was a friendly change to the By-laws, participate in activities sponsored by the This includes nominations for: President- correcting a typographical error, a vote was above defined Corporation districts.) elect, Karl King Distinguished Service not required. Stark noted no objections. Please note that I.B.A. deadlines con- Award for both Active and Retired, and Parliamentarian Stark asked for any tinue to be strictly enforced. Materials Hall of Fame. additional amendments or additions to the received after the posted deadlines will be • Online voting and voting by paper ballot IBA Resolutions or Bylaws the required returned. for the general election will run from three times. Stark noted that this is one of The 2015-16 I.B.A. Membership March 15 to April 1 only three times each year to add or amend Directory was sent to the printers on • The winner of the President-elect office the IBA Resolutions. No amendments or October 9, 2015. It should be ready for will be announced online after the bal- additions were offered so the resolutions mailing within the next few weeks. lots are tabulated. stand as presented until the official IBA Membership cards will be attached to the • Recipients of the Karl King Award meeting at the IBA Conference. front cover of the directory. for Distinguished Service – Active and Past President’s Report: (see full Retired will be announced at the IBA report below) Past President Jacquelyn Respectfully submitted, Conference banquet on Friday May 13, Meunier presented her written report. Steven Cook, I.B.A. Secretary 2016. President Elect Report: (see full report below) President-Elect Russ Kramer pre- MAGAZINE EDITOR’S REPORT Respectfully submitted, sented his written report. The 2015 fall issue of the Iowa Jerry Bertrand, IBA Elections Chair President’s Report: (see full report Bandmaster was mailed to the member- below) President Michael Golemo pre- ship prior to the All-State Music Festival. PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT sented his written report. Thank you to Chad Allard for doing a great OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR Having no further new business, job in his position as advertising coordina- AWARDS: President Meunier entertained a motion tor with the fall issue. Please encourage Please consider nominating one of your from Mike Peters for adjournment. any fundraising companies that are doing administrators for an award in one of the Seconded by Kyle Engelhardt. The meet- business with an IBA member and col- following categories: ing was adjourned at by acclamation. leges to advertise in the Iowa Bandmaster • Elementary/Middle School Principal magazine. • High School Principal Respectfully submitted, I always need to thank Denise • Superintendent Steven G. Cook, IBA Secretary Graettinger (Contest Results), and Elaine If you have nominated your adminis- Menke (District News) for their contribu- trator before, but they did not receive the SECRETARY’S REPORT tions to the magazine. Please send your award, please consider nominating them Memberships are still trickling in. We contest results to Denise and district news once again. While we do not have an over- currently have 1,044 members (-45 from items to Elaine. I also would like to thank abundance of applications, we can only the same time last year) who have paid their Jerry Kinney for organizing and submitting select one winner, which sometimes leaves dues for 2015-16 (we ended 2014-15 with “They Continue to Serve” articles. This sec- another deserving candidate without proper 1,195 paid members). The breakdown is as tion of the magazine keeps our membership recognition. follows (as of 11/15/15): informed about some of our retired IBA Deadline for completed applica- member’s contributions to the profession. tions is March 21, 2016 (make sure you NW - 114 (-2) I would also like to thank Jerry for his valu- email ALL portions of the application to NC - 102 (-8) able input with the Iowa All-State Music [email protected]) NE - 250 (-5) Festival article in the fall issue. SW - 71 (-4) I would like to thank the educators and SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF SC - 264 (-22) band departments that submitted articles in IOWA SCHOLARSHIP SE - 179 (+5) the summer and fall issues. Be sure to encourage any seniors who are

The Iowa Bandmaster 61 recipients of the Outstanding Performance Michael Golemo and the Marriott Hotel automatically calculate scores and award at ISHMA Solo/Ensemble contest in order to help deliver another successful eliminate scoring errors in the spring to apply for this scholarship. conference. - Rather than doubling up on centers If they perform in Ames at the Showcase that have a large number of entries in recital, they will automatically be recorded. Respectfully submitted, districts that are running past 6 pm, it If not, they will need to submit a video Jayson Gerth and Nathan Sletten is likely that the start time for all sites recording of their performance for con- Conference Equipment Co­Chairs will be moved from 9 am to 8 am. sideration. All interested students should - Auditor evaluations are important complete the written application on the IBA ELEMENTARY AFFAIRS and the feedback is valued IBA website and email entries to mary. COMMITTEE REPORT - It is likely that the alto clarinet will [email protected] by the May • Two beginner honor bands will take be eliminated from the All-State band 16, 2016 deadline. place this year: - The scratch rate in each center o Young Musicians Honor Band at impacts assigned quotes for the next PUBLIC RELATIONS PROJECTS Prairie Creek in Cedar Rapids on year In May, the committee discussed public February 20th. Contact Wendy - There is strong consideration to com- service announcements about the benefits Morton at [email protected] mission a 32 measure mallet audition of music and arts education for radio, for more information. etude (similar to timpani) that would similar to those being put out by the IHSAA. o Strong Foundations Honor Band for incorporate three and four mallet Ways to increase the audiences at the any 6th grade students and direc- work ISHMA Outstanding Performer Showcase tors will be hosted at the Sioux City - Clarification! To be first chair/prin- recital were also discussed, such as televis- West Middle school on January 11. cipal clarinet in the All-State band, ing the event on IPTV. No action has been Contact Stacie Pepin at pepins@ the chair placement audition in Ames taken on either suggestion. live.siouxcityschools.com for more must include playing any assigned information. Eb clarinet parts. All second and Respectfully submitted, • NEIBA will be hosting a Director’s third part clarinets are also welcome Mary Andersen, Public Relations Chair Reading Band in Oelwein on Saturday, to audition to play the Eb clarinet part December 5th, during the NEIBA honor when doing their chair placement Public Relations Committee Members: band reviewing elementary/ junior high audition NE Daniel Kleinheinz (17) 1 level literature. Any directors are wel- - Thad Driskell will begin as the All- NC Katherine Simpson (18) 1 come to attend and play. State Band Chair in 2017-18 NW Dave Kovarna (17) 1 • The focus for the committee remains 2. Discussions on adding a Miscellaneous SE Mary Andersen (16) 2 on providing valuable literature rec- Ensemble category for the IHSMA Solo/ SC Pam Schroeder (18) 1 ommendations, and clinic opportunities Ensemble festival were tabled until the SW Jarrod O’Donnell (16) 2 to address the prominent needs among CBA spring meeting. elementary directors. This would be a category for a mixed HISTORIAN REPORT • If you have any input on clinic ideas chamber ensemble (e.g. flute, oboe, My report is as follows: that you feel would be beneficial, or clarinet, cello, piano, voice) that is not 1. I have received a handful of inquiries see needs in elementary band that could covered in one of the pre-existing cate- over the summer from researchers seek- be addressed by our district representa- gories. Due to the nature of adjudicating ing information from our archives. tives, feel free to email me at eric.lins@ such an ensemble, directors would have 2. The first decade of magazines have been cfschools.org. We want to host clin- to specify wind, percussion, string, or digitized. Currently working on the next ics and provide resources that directly vocal emphasis so that the ensemble can decade (1940s). benefit you and the needs of your bands. be placed in the correct center 3. After two years of committee discussion, Respectfully submitted, Sincerely, CBA has decided to table developing Mary Crandell, IBA Historian Eric Lins, IBA Elementary Affairs Chair a suggested march list for state large group IBA CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT CONCERT BAND AFFAIRS REPORT REPORT The IBA Concert Band Affairs Respectfully, We are excited to get started with the Committee met on Saturday, November Steve Stickney organization of the 2016 IBA Conference in 21, during the IMEA Conference/All-State Concert Band Affairs Chair May. We have been in communication with Festival. In attendance – Steve Stickney Mary Steidler, our Sales Representative (NEIBA), Andrew Buttermore (SCIBA), STATE MARCHING BAND AFFAIRS from Wenger Corporation, for use of their Jeana Larson (NWIBA), Courtney Sommer The State Marching Band Affairs com- stands and stand racks for the festival. Once (SWIBA), Chris Crandell (All-State Band mittee met in Boone, Iowa on November again, directors will be able to purchase the Chair) 12th. Feedback from the members and stands and/or stand racks from Wenger at a 1. All-State audition process follow up Alan Greiner about the second year under discounted price. District Presidents were with Chris Crandell the new judge’s ballots for the IHSMA emailed information to distribute to the - Concerns regarding participants Marching Band Festival was very posi- membership in their district regarding this being able to view the auditor’s tive from all membership in regards to the equipment. audition card were discussed. Chris IHSMA State Festival. 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The Iowa Bandmaster 63 the ballot more specific so a director festival date is divided North/South in the I am pleased with the progress of the with little guard experience would state with the north festival on Monday, scholarship and hope to maintain and better understand the scoring and could January 25th and the south festival on improve it. I believe strongly in this schol- help the students improve. The com- Saturday, January 30th. arship program and feel privileged to mittee also discussed a proposed Work done by the jazz affairs commit- oversee it. criteria to better define a band with or with- tee last year resulted in the creation of a list out auxiliary. of judges with contact info to be shared. Respectfully submitted, It was also discussed to have a list of who Dalene S. O’Brien, Major Landers Chair Proposal: judged at each festival around the state so “A Color Guard/Auxiliary unit is defined one can look back historically to see who IBA MENTORSHIP REPORT as any person or group of performers has judged at a particular festival. This list The school year began with our com- whose primary purpose is to create will perpetually be a work in progress, but mittee busily trying to track down all of visual effect. “ serves as another tool to help people contact the information for our first- and second- Rationale: Better clarification of what judges and provide a record of past judges. year teachers across the state. This year we constitutes a band with and a band Requests for the list and additions to the list have identified 31 1st-year teachers and 37 without a color guard. can be submitted to Ryan Arp at arp.ryan@ 2nd-year teachers. This is down from last The committee is also proposing two new iowacityschools.org . year by 17 teachers. After multiple emails, rules for the 2016 fall season: phone calls, we tracked down their personal Proposed Rule #1 Respectfully submitted, information as well as their administrator’s “No recorded music may be used Ryan Arp, IBA Jazz Affairs contact information so our IBARD Mentors during the adjudicated portion of the can contact them for site visits. Thank you performance. All music occurring from IBARD REPORT to the other members of the Mentorship salute to salute must be produced live. Forty eight IBARD members are cur- Committee: Brad Jensen – NE, Bruce Recorded sound effects that provide no rently mentoring 1st- and 2nd-year band Jolivett – NC, Stacie Pepin – NW, John metronomic pulse are acceptable.” directors throughout the state. In addition, Hewett – SW, and Adam Creager – SE. Rationale: The entire evaluated perfor- many IBARD members continue to remain Also a thank you the IBARD Committee mance should be completely created by active as clinicians, guest conductors, pri- for helping with assigning the IBARD the students live without assistance of a vate music teachers, and adjudicators. The Mentors: Jay Nugent – SC, Chairman, Rod recording. Nor should the sounds cre- IBARD/Past President’s band looks forward Shedenhelm – NW, David Ballman – NC, ated give assistance in keeping tempo to performing once again at the 2017 Iowa Earle Dickson – NE, Pete Jacobus – SW electronicly. Bandmasters Association Conference. and Jerry Zinn – SE. Proposed Rule #2 Of the 68 1st and 2nd year teachers, 58 Respectfully submitted by: “Props built and/or used, including have chosen to be involved with the IAAE/ Jay Nugent, IBARD Chair drum major podiums, that measure over IBARD Mentorship Program. These 58 6’ in height and place the participants have been assigned IBARD mentors who MAJOR LANDERS SCHOLARSHIP feet above the ground level, must have make site visits throughout the year. 1. A reminder to each district that the appropriate safety railings.” deadline for Major Landers applica- Rationale: Fall protection for partici- Eligible New Band Directors tions is now December 1 for the entire pants. 1st Year 2nd Year state. Please keep reminding all direc- NC 7 2 The committee members will be dis- tors – especially those in districts where cussing these proposals with their district NE 4 11 this deadline has traditionally been sev- NW 9 3 members to receive feedback and address eral weeks later. I have started receiving and questions or concerns. Once the pro- SC 7 11 applications already for the 2016 com- SE 3 8 posals are approved by the membership the petition. committee will meet to address concerns SW 1 2 2. After the December 1 deadline has TOTAL 31 37 and make any revisions necessary before passed, I will be disseminating this reg- 68 - 1st and 2nd year band directors sending on to the Executive Board for final istration information to the appropriate approval and implementation. districts so the district competitions can IBARD Mentor Assignments be planned. 1st Year 2nd Year Respectfully submitted, 3. I am hoping that each district is planning NC 6 2 Michael Peters, Marching Band Affairs on complying with the request that each NE 3 11 district MLS winner be given a $25 sti- NW 8 3 IBA JAZZ AFFAIRS REPORT, pend + IHSMA recommended mileage SC 6 8 Not much new to report about IHSMA to help defer the cost of participating in SE 3 6 Jazz Festival but a couple reminders: the state competition in Des Moines. SW 1 1 Please complete a judge evaluation after 4. The theory test questions will be TOTAL 27 31 an IHSMA hosted event, Alan makes his changed this year although the content hiring’s based on these and if nothing is being tested will remain the same. 58 - Total IBARD Mentors said, he assumes the judge was great. The 5. I have completed a time-line for district In addition, 72 active mentors have been purpose of the judge evaluations is to representatives as to their MLS duties. assigned to 1st- and 2nd-year teachers as continue to provide feedback both positive It was sent to them in September. well as to directors who are new to their and negative. Deadline for registration for 6. I have completed a time-line for the state respective district. These active mentors IHSMA Jazz Festival is December 2 with MLS chair which can be passed on to are a contact the mentee can use to help the penalty deadline December 10. The my successor. understand the events of their district as

64 The Iowa Bandmaster well as use to seek guidance as they work 5. An audit of the Endowment Fund financ- currently held on the first Saturday in through their first years of teaching. We es was recently performed and all was November. Discussion was held about have worked hard this year to assign active found to be in order. The Endowment moving the MS/JH honor band festival mentors to all new directors in their districts Fund Committee would like to thank from a Saturday to a school day in the not just 1st and 2nd year teachers. Joanna Van De Berg, Tom Burchers, future. The MS/JH honor band committee Diana Blake, Robert Shafer and Mary will discuss this possibility. Active Mentor Assignments Jane Shafer for their time and service to A new bylaw was presented and 1st Yr 2nd Yr New to District the IBA Endowment Fund. approved by the district. The bylaw out- NC 6 2 6. Congratulations to Jacquelyn Meunier lines the terms for each committee member NE 4 14 from the Endowment Fund Committee within the district events, including the NW 8 2 for a successful state conference and for MS/JH honor band festival, the HS honor SC 7 11 3 assigning sponsorship of the Robert W. band festival, and the district jazz festival. SE 4 8 3 and Dorothea Dean Fund to promote the The district feels that this will clarify any SW 0 0 concert band. confusion with elections of these positions TOTAL 29 37 6 7. Congratulations to Dr. Michael Golemo in the future. 72 Total Active Mentors as new IBA President. The Endowment We would like to congratulate our 2015- Fund Committee has approved $1K from 2016 NWIBA award recipients: I wish to thank all of you that have the Robert W. and Dorothea Dean Fund Karl King Active Award – Cliff St. Clair – served in the role of mentor, whether it has in support of the 2016 IBA Conference. Sheldon HS been formal or informal. This is a vital part Karl King Retired Award – Greg Forney – of our role as music educators to ensure that Submitted by: Gene Gross, Chair, Okoboji music education remains vital in our state. IBA Endowment Fund Committee. Marty Crandell Award (Outstanding High School Director) – Colleen Hecht Respectfully submitted, IBA WEBMASTER REPORT Jay Wicker Award (Outstanding Middle Chris Ewan, IBA Mentorship Chair Website and Development School Director) – Mary Kay Benton – • Forms currently online include Le Mars MS ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE President-Elect and Karl King candi- Here are the upcoming NWIBA events for 1. Current terms for Endowment Fund dates, MS Affairs Literature, Major this year: Committee members are as follows: Landers Candidates and Band History October 17 – MS/JH Honor Band SC Gene Gross 3 years Project. Auditions – Storm Lake SE Myron Welch 3 years • We recently tested our new online November 7 – MS/JH Honor Band NE Doug Herbon 2 years voting system, results to be shared at the Festival; HS Honor Band Auditions – Storm Lake NW Cheryl Crandell 2 years Fall meeting. January 9 – HS Honor Band Festival; NC John Aboud 1 year • Membership Directory has been work- Major Landers Auditions – Sioux City SW Chuck Teutsch 1 year ing well. Remember, you must login to February 15 – District Jazz Festival – Le Ex-Officio IBA President - Dr. Michael the IBA site in order to access. Mars Golemo • Continuing to send eNewsletter once a May 12-14 – Iowa Bandmasters Ex-Officio IBA Treasurer - Aaron Nuss month and periodic announcements as Association Conference – Des Moines 2. Officers for 2015-16 are: needed The next meeting for the district will be John Aboud–Secretary, Doug Herbon • Plan to use Guidebook mobile app again held in conjunction with our High School –Treasurer, and Gene Gross–Chair. this Spring for the conference Honor Band Festival on January 9, 2016, at 3. Memorial contributions to the ***Reminder *** Morningside College. Endowment Fund for 2014-15 were: • Website ads can be purchased for $30 per IBA, $50 in memory of Geoffrey month. Persons interested in commu- Respectfully submitted, Schultz. nicating specific events may purchase Casey Kingdon, President, NWIBA IBA, $50 in memory of John Kassler. advertising on the IBA website to Tom Burchers, $25 in memory of Gary promote their event. Contact Chad NCIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Lettow. Allard to purchase an ad. Since the summer IBA business meet- Mark S. Kelly, $100 in memory of • All new committee chairs should check ing, three changes were made to NCIBA Ralph Paarmann. out the operations manual. Please send committee chair positions. Rachel Plummer Diana Blake, $50 in memory of Roland in an email any changes that should be has taken over the Webmaster/Technology Brohm. posted on the website. It would also be chairs previously held by Beth Trulson. Memorial contribution thus far to the helpful to send me an email saying no Megan Benz from Manson Northwest Endowment Fund in 2015-16: changes needed. Webster Community Schools has replaced Dr. Myron Welch, $50 in memory of Beth Trulson as our JH/MS Affairs Chair. Thomas Wehr. Respectfully submitted, Beth accepted a position in her district that (The record of memorials was pub- Liz Fritz, IBA Webmaster was not in music and resigned her com- lished in the IBA Summer Magazine.) mittee positions. Jennifer Rosin from West 4. 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66 The Iowa Bandmaster September 9. This was a great way for new Directors Luncheon where we will honor o 9/10 band: Jeff Robilliard, Johnston teachers to meet other directors in the dis- our NEIBA Philip Sehmann Excellence High School trict. Mentors and mentees also held a short in Teaching Award recipients as well as o 11/12 band: Dr. Sam Zitech, Nebraska meeting during the cruise. We began the our Karl King Active and Retired Award Wesleyan cruise with a moment of silence to remem- winners, and the NEIBA Business Meeting. • The Southwest Iowa Honor Marching ber Dan Djuren who had passed away only In addition, Eric Lins is preparing clinics, Band will hold auditions for the next trip days prior to the event. Dan was one of the including a Reading Band focusing on 5th in May of 2016. Three possible destina- founders of this annual cruise. Brandon – 7th Grade Concert Band literature. tions for next years’ trip include: Borseth of Clear Lake Community Schools Guest conductors for the Middle School o Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl (Atlanta) has graciously taken over the organization Honor Bands are Brett Dupree from Oak o Holiday Bowl (San Diego) of the event in coming years. Ridge Middle School, Marion and Bill o Memphis Bowl (Memphis) The Middle School Honor Band Festival Pringle from Southwest Junior High • Ron Gann informed members about was held at Humboldt Middle School on School, Iowa City. Guest conductors for a couple of new performance oppor- Saturday, November 14. Our district Fall the High School Honor Bands are Kevin tunities for students at Iowa Western Meeting was held in conjunction with the Kastens from the University of Iowa (Thad Community College: Middle School Honor Band. Items dis- Driskell is on back-up if the Hawks are o A middle school honor band festival cussed at our meeting were as follows: in BIG Championship game), and Curran on January 28, 2016 • Tammy Aberson-Hanen solicited ideas Prendergast from Truman State University. o All inclusive summer band camp for to increase participation in the Middle Steve King serves as the Middle School grades 7-12 will be held June 12-17, School Jazz Band Clinic. Honor Band Chair, Mark Philgreen serves 2016. • Jeff Kirkpatrick reported that the NCIBA as the High School Honor Band Chair, • Ruben Newell presented the new version piece commissioned for High School with Cory McBride serving as the Festival of the bylaws and after some discussion Honor Band in January was ready to go. Host. Thank you to all of these individuals they were adopted. • Online nominations for both high school and NEIBA members for their work and • There was some discussion about a and middle school honor bands were support of the Festival. scholarship for first-year directors to utilized this year. While there are minor Honor Jazz Bands cover all of the fees as they pertain to details to work out, this seems to have On January 9th we will hold our 10th the IBA conference. SWIBA currently been a successful process this year. annual Honor Jazz Band Festival at Cedar pays $50 to first-year directors to attend • Similarly, registration for the High Rapids Kennedy High School. Selected the conference. No action was taken to School Jazz Band festival was also done students participate in a 1A/2A/3A Band, increase the scholarship. online this year. and a 4A Band. Dan Terrell serves as the • Pete Jacobus was elected as our IBARD Chairman of this event, with Jared Wacker representative. Our next meeting will be held on January and Leslie Fleer hosting. • Karl King Nominees: 9th in conjunction with our High School o Patti Bekkerus – Active Honor Band. NEIBA Jazz Festival and Middle School o Terrry Hanzlik – Retired Large Group Festivals The meeting was adjourned at 8:06. Our Respectfully submitted, Our 2015 NEIBA Jazz Festival (high winter meeting will be held on Monday, Jeff Griffin, NCIBA President school and middle school) is scheduled March 7 at Dusty’s in Griswold. for March 5th at various locations. Middle NEIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT School Large Group Festival dates are set Respectfully submitted, Membership for March 4th, 9th, and 11th at various Ryan Meyer, SWIBA President NEIBA currently has 132 active mem- locations. bers. Retired/student membership num- For additional information pertain- SCIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT bers are incomplete at this time. ing to the Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Our Fall Meeting was September 8th, Association and upcoming activities and 2015, at Jethro’s BBQ and Lakehouse in Mentorship Dinner events, please visit our website at www. Ankeny. It was well attended by a great The annual NEIBA Mentorship Dinner neibandmasters.org. cross-section of the district, grades 5-16. was held on Wednesday, September 2nd We had an additional business meeting on at the Cedar Falls Hilton Gardens Inn with Respectfully submitted, November 3rd at Ankeny Centennial HS 50+ directors in attendance. There are 18 Kevin Makinster, NEIBA President in conjunction with the SCIBA MS Honor first/second year directors in NEIBA who Band Festival. have a mentor. NEIBA would like to thank SWIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Brad Jensen, NEIBA Mentorship chair, for The Southwest Iowa Bandmasters ELECTION RESULTS organizing the event. Association held their fall meeting on Our 2015 district election resulted in the Monday, September 14, 2015, at Dusty’s in following people nominated for statewide Honor Band Festival Griswold. The meeting was called to order consideration: IBA President Elect: Myron The 52nd annual NEIBA Honor Band at 7:04 by Ryan Meyer. Thirty-three active Peterson, Karl King Active: Brad Lampe, Festival will be held on Saturday, December and retired members attended the meeting. and Karl King Retired: Steve Cook. 5th at Oelwein High School. The Honor • Conductors for our middle school and Band Festival will consist of two middle high school honor bands are: HIGH SCHOOL school bands and two high school bands. o 7th grade band: Ryan Meyer, Harlan Mentorship chair Chris Ewan from Over 500 student musicians representing Middle School Ames reports that we have 20 new directors 67 middle schools and 57 high schools will o 8th grade band: Leon Kuehner, to the SCIBA district. All of these teachers participate. The day will also include the Retired Director, Hampton-Dumont have been assigned a mentor from IBARD.

The Iowa Bandmaster 67 We are in the last year of funding for this to let them know how much they are work at a deficit and this increase will only initiative. appreciated and thank them for all they “feel” like a $10 increase. This is important Auditions for the SCIBA HS Honor do freely to serve IBA. for the long-term fiscal health of our organi- Band will be December 3rd at Des Moines 2. New this year, the organization of the zation and Aaron has created a well-written Roosevelt High School, and the honor Past-Presidents Luncheon at the IBA proposal for us to consider. band and accompanying SCIBA Winter Conference will fall into the hands of the Special thanks to Liz Fritz for her work Business Meeting will be January 9th, immediate IBA Past-President. If you with our online voting site. It is exciting to 2016, at Ankeny High School. Dr. Travis are a past-president and your contact see this develop and this will enhance our Cross from UCLA is directing the 9/10 information has changed, or if you know ability to handle elections at the both the Honor Band, which will premier his piece of new contact information for an IBA district and “state” levels. Thanks to Liz commissioned for the event. Dr. Michael past-president, please pass that along and all who have worked towards making Golemo from Iowa State is directing the to me at Jacquelyn.meunier@southeast- this happen. 11/12 Honor Band. polk.org or call at 515-967-6631 ext. On behalf of the Iowa Band Conductors The SCIBA District Jazz Festival will 2430. Forum, which is being held at Drake be December 12th at both Waukee (Classes 3. Dan Stecker and I have been work- University on January 22-23, 2016, I would 1A and 4A) and Winterset (Classes 2A and ing closely to find his IBA Exhibit’s like to thank IBA for their generous support 3A). Once again, participation is strong for Chair replacement after this year. Chris of $500 towards this event. this event: three 1A bands, seven 2A bands, Strohmaier, Waukee High School and As always, special thanks to past-pres- 10 3A bands, 14 4A bands, and 16 total Jennifer Williams, Ankeny High School ident Jacqui Meunier for her mentorship second bands. have graciously accepted the invitation and wisdom. to team up to train this year and fill the It has been a pleasure to serve! MIDDLE SCHOOL position beginning 2015-16. Welcome The SCIBA Middle School Honor Band aboard Chris and Jennifer! Respecfully submitted, took place at Centennial HS in Ankeny on 4. I continue to keep myself available to Mike Golemo, IBA President November 3rd. Directors for the three honor answer questions and meet the needs bands were Jayson Gerth, Nathan Sletten, of our fine president, fearless leader and Mark Doerffel. 325 8th graders were and dear friend, Dr. Michael Golemo. IAAE REPORT scheduled to audition. This is down one He is working diligently to organize a The Iowa Alliance for Arts Education full center from last year. A new procedure wonderful conference that will meet the has begun the process of recruiting people for auditioning percussionists was trialed needs and desires of all of us! to attend our Arts Advocacy Day at the and worked very well. Percussionists must State Capitol on Wednesday, January 27, audition on all three instruments (Snare, Respectfully submitted, 2016. The day will begin with a short meet- Marimba, Timpani). This now aligns with Jacquelyn Meunier, Past-President, IBA ing at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude by 3:00 all other districts. p.m. IAAE is planning to contact all 150 Iowa legislators on that day to discuss the COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT importance of arts education in our state. Mark Doerffel, from Grand View I would like to thank all who are serving All interested advocates can register for University, has compiled a list of SCIBA IBA as committee chairs, district presi- the event by going to the IAAE website: Post-Secondary Performance dates for the dents, the board, and so many others. It iowaalliance4artsed.org membership. These dates have been added is exciting to see our organization move The lAAE legislative priorities for 2016 to the Calendar of SCIBA events that can forward and I can tell you that we will have are: be accessed from http://www.scibabands.org. an exciting and memorable conference this 1. Addition of Fine Arts to Iowa Core May 12-14, 2016. through legislative action or admin- MISCELLANEOUS The deadline for performing group istrative decision by State Board of As of November 10, SCIBA paid mem- applications is nearing and plans have been Education bership stands at 147 people. made to review those applications. We are 2. Expand the Fine Arts Consultant posi- Public Relations chair Pam Schroeder now past the deadline for session applica- tion at the Department of Education from Winterset is gathering the web tions and we will have an exciting and from .5 to 1 FTE addresses for all SCIBA band programs. diverse group of presenters and clinicians 3. Secure funding for Iowa Model of These address will be listed on a page on for our conference, as well as superb per- Excellence Mentoring Program the SCIBA website. forming bands – at every level! 4. Formation of an interim committee to Although we have not traditionally review and assess financial barriers Respectfully submitted, had a “theme” to our conference, I’d like to student access to Fine Arts programs Joel Poppen, SCIBA President to title the 2016 conference, “Building in Iowa Community.” This is an effort to help We are currently undergoing a fundrais- remind us that we are ALL in this together, ing campaign to continue our hiring of a PAST PRESIDENT’S REPORT and we ALL bring something unique to our lobbyist and financial support of IAAE pro- 1. Kudos to Liz Fritz, Jerry Bertrand and profession, no matter our background, level grams. We would like to thank IBA, the six Steve Cook for all of their work in of teaching, school size, gender, religion, IBA districts and the all the IBA members organizing and putting together the etc. Music is user-friendly, right? for their past and continued support. new online voting system on our IBA Special thanks to Aaron Nuss who has Website! An enormous amount of time done terrific work in providing information Respectfully submitted, and detail has gone into creating that and justification for a proposal to a dues Leon Kuehner, Executive Director opportunity for our membership. Be sure increase. Our operating budget continues to Iowa Alliance for Arts Education

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