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PHI BETA MU INSTALLED NMMTA STUDENT AFFILIATE NOTON^L MARCHING BAND Exciting plans are going forward for CQ^ E T jT lO ff FESTIVAL The New Mexico Chapter of Phi our Student Affiliates of the N M M T A . Beta Mu, National Honorary Band­ The date has been set for Tuesday and In September 1961, some 22,500 high masters’ Fraternity, was officially in­ Wednesday, July 17th and 18th, 1962 school bands of the fifty United States stalled February 2, 1962 by the national at the University of New Mexico in were invited through national publicity president, Dr. Milburn E. Carey, D i­ Albuquerque, and we hope that by to participate in the National M arch­ rector of the School of Fine Arts, having it at this time will increase at­ ing Band Competition, to be held in Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma. tendance by a large percentage. In­ Mason City, Iowa, the home town of The installation was conducted on teresting and worthwhile activities are Meredith Wilson, composer of the the campus of the University of New planned for each month from now until “ M usic M an” musical, a story of the Mexico during the New Mexico All- the July meeting which will make it band movement in America. State Music Clinic. possible for all students of each teacher Los Alamos High School Band asked Officers of the chapter which has member of NM M TA to participate in and received permission from C. W . been designated as the Phi chapter, are the program regardless of whether they Richard, Superintendent of Schools, as follows: Justin D. Bradbury, Artesia can attend the BIG D A Y or not. the Los Alamos County Board of Edu­ High School Band Director, president; An handbook fully outlining Student cation, the North Central Schools A c­ Floren E. Thompson, Jr., Director of Affiliate program and activities was crediting Association, and the New Bands at Eastern New Mexico Univer­ ready in April at which time a free copy Mexico High School Activities Asso­ sity, vice-president; Ted M . Rush, D i­ was mailed to each member of N M ciation to make application to partici­ rector of Instrumental Music at Sandia M T A . Each student member will re­ pate in the national marching band High School, Albuquerque, secretary- ceive his copy with a membership card competition, which is to be held June treasurer. Board of Directors include and the new Student Affiliate pin upon 18, 19, 1962. A. A. Parotti, Plead of the Music D e­ payment of annual dues of $1.00 which One Hundred Thirty-four bands partment, NewMexico Western College will pay membership through December from thirty states applied to participate and John M . Bealmear, Portales Pligii 31, 1962. Some of the highlights are in the competition. Each band sub­ School Band Director. the essay contest, posters and scrap­ mitted evidence of their accomplish­ ments and musical ability. From the I Charter members of the fraternity, books to be displayed at Convention evidence submitted to the committee of in addition to the officers are: Orin and individual and club activities. Stu­ outstanding musicians in Mason City, Bartholomew, Eunice High School; dents participating in these activities one band was selected to represent each Herbert N. Beasley, Zia Junior High are eligible for prizes and awards even of the thirty states. These thirty bands, School, Artesia; Roger Brandt, Lords- though they may not be able to attend the Convention. representing in so far as possible, the top bands of their state will compete (T o 21) (T o 14) in a competition of marching, includ­ ing both street and field manuevers. The winning band will receive, as DATES . . . first prize, more than $10,000 worth of basic musical instruments for their school, plus a ten day, all-expense tour May 26, 1962, Saturday NMMEA Board of Directors Meeting, Los Alamos of the major cities of the U .S. including High School School Music Building, 1:30 p.m. M.S.T. Washington, I). C., New York and June 1, 2, and 3, 1962 Planning meeting for S W M E N C at the Chase-Park others. Worth-while prizes will go to Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, M o., Jack R. Stephenson, the next four bands. president in charge. All are invited who would care Nation-wide coverage by ABC, NBC to attend. and CBS TYT has been arranged. Such June 10-14, 1962 Southwestern Division Convention of Music Teachers national news media, as U P I, AP, Look National Conference, Hotel Sheraton-Dallas, Dallas, and Life magazines plan to give this Texas. spectacular full coverage. October 25 and 26, 1962 State Teachers Meeting, Albuquerque. Any band attending will, of course, November 17-19, 1962 State Convention of New Mexico Music Teachers have the opportunity to observe the Conference, Highland L'niversity, Las Vegas. top high school bands in the United January 13-16, 1963 Southwestern Division Convention of Music Educa­ States. The incentive for excellence in tors National Conference, Chase-Park Plaza Hotel, St. performance and accomplishment will Louis, M o., Jack R. Stephenson, president. have a lasting effect on the life of every January 24, 25, 26, 1963 NMMEA All-State Music Clinic, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces. (To 27) Tteou Utexcca

Editor D r. Jack MUSICIAN Stephenson Official Publication of New Mexico Music Educators Association and New Mexico Music Teachers Association VOLUME 9 MAY 1962 NUMBER 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Phi Beta M u Installed ...... 1 N M M T A Student Affiliate ...... 1 National Marching Band Festival ...... 1 EDITORIAL — Editorials ...... 2-3 Around the Horn ...... 5 The National Convention for the N M M E A M inutes...... 5 Music Educators National Conference The Violin Bow by Richard Fischer ...... 11 in Chicago, March 14-20 was not only Orchestra Division ...... 13 a success, but it was a symbol of a A ST A ...... 13 strong profession growing stronger, of a String Festival at U N M ...... 13 profession based not only on univer­ Piano Workshop at U N M ...... 14 sality but excellence as well. It is an Piano Workshop at E N M U ...... 14 organization based on a “grass roots” The Piano P a g e ...... 15 philosophy. It provides for the many M T N A In G ran ts...... 15 diversified special interests in music Festival Material by Augusta Spratt...... 17 while at the same time it gives focus for Elementary Principals Meet on Music ...... 17 the common cause of all areas of music. Choral Division ...... 19 Make sure you are one of the many Festival Suggestions by James Thornton ...... 19 contributing to the strength of M E N C N M S U Fine Arts Festival ...... 19 and in turn to the cause of music in our N S O A Convention ...... 19 culture. Band Division ...... 21 NBA Member of M E N U ...... 21 An Award System for Band by Robert F a rley ...... 21 M E N C Student Chapters ...... 23 District N e w s...... ;...... 25 John Sims, director of information ? and education of the National Aero-? E ditor...... Jack R. Stephenson, University of New Mexico nautics and Space Agency of Washing- ! Business M a n ag er...... Wm. Carlander, K & B Music Co., 4516 Central, ton, D. C., made this statement May 1 , Albuquerque in Albuquerque. Quoting from the A l­ Circulation Manager...... Donald McRae, University of New Mexico buquerque Journal of M ay 2, 1962: Associate Editor of Elementary...... John Batcheller, University of New Mexico “ W e do not believe that every child Associate Editor of Orchestra...... Frank Pinkerton, Los Alamos H. S. in school today should become a scien-1 Associate Editor of Band ...... Robert Farley, Rio Grande H. S. tist. W e believe science should be tem­ Associate Editor of Chorus ...... Joe Carroll, Roswell H. S. pered by the humanities. In order to get | Associate Editor for N M M T A ...... Ferd Schulmeister, N M S U the whole man, we have to develope EDITORIAL BOARD: Floren Thompson, ENMU; Champ Tyrone, Highland the spirit as well as the mind. University; Carl Jacobs, N M S U ; Abrahm Parotti, N M W U ; Sister Erna Louise, “ God help us if we ever reach the St. Joseph’s College; Joe Blankenship, U N M ; Lewis Spencer, Las Cruces; Paul point where a scientist orbiting the Summersgill, Roswell; A1 English, Las Vegas; Doug Cornwall, Clayton; Jess Lara, earth does not have enough aesthetic Gallup; Stan Radcliff, Magdalena; Robert Farley,Rio Grande High School. appreciation to exclaim, ‘What a beau­ N M M E A Officers: President, Norvil Howell, Band Director, Clovis; Vice President tiful sunset!’ ” . of Band, Roger Brandt, Band Director, Lordsburg; Vice President of Orchestra, Dale Kempter, String Instructor, E N M U , Portales; Vice President of Chorus, Angelo Turano, Choir Director, Farmington; Vice President of Elementary School Music, Lila Stout, Artesia Public Schools; and Rollie Heltman, Los Alamos, Secre­ I would like to call your attention to tary-Treasurer our new associate editors. Please send NM M TA OFFICERS: President, Wray L. Simmons, 355 Greenwich Rd., SW, Al­ news to these editors or to me. It would buquerque; Vice-President, Jerome S. Garfield, Highlands University, Las Vegas; make the task of editing this magazine Past President, Charles Brown, 2611 Utah, N .E., Albuquerque; Secretary, Sr. M . easier if you would write up your Elizabeth Bernard, College of St. Joseph, Albuquerque; Treasurer, Scott Wilkinson, material, type it, double space it, and 105 Stanford, S.E. Albuquerque. proof it. Also send in your news prompts Published October, January, and April. Subscription $1.50 per vear, 50c per copy. Direct sub­ ly. Communications or the lack of it is scription requests to circulation manager, Donald McRae, University of New Mexico, Albu­ a major problem in our profession. Do querque, Advertising office: 8518 Flower Pi., N.E. what you can to improve it.

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NMMEA IS MUSIC IMPORTANT? WRAY W e as teachers become so involved SIMMONS PRESIDENT in music in our lives that we sometimes HOWELL overlook the total relationships of music NMMTA in today’s world. Is music really im­ SAYS portant? Yes, we teachers will agree PRESIDENT that it is. However, I’m afraid we are fast becoming a dying minority. Music in our age has become too much of a listening art and is dying as a performing art. O f course, we have If we can promote this musical at­ Last January I received a long dis- our performing artists, but how much mosphere, it will produce many re­ ance telephone call from a school sec- performing do we see on the family, or wards. Children will do what others etary in one of our small New community level ? The large majority of around them are doing, so by sharing Vlexico High schools. She wanted to our musical experiences in this nation musical experiences together, all will enow the results of the All-State Audi- is from canned music. We hear this profit. ions. type of music everywhere. The present membership of private W e private teachers could and should Realizing that all Superintendents, music teachers consists largely of teach­ do a lot to promote a more musical Principals and members of the New ers who will soon be retiring. W ho will atmosphere by encouraging and pro­ Vlexico Music Educators Association take their place? It is extremely hard moting more performances by our stu­ ihould have received their All-State and slow to establish oneself financially dents. At the same time our students bulletin days earlier, I asked the secre- in private teaching. As a result nearly could be gaining performing experience, ;ary if her music director was a member all music majors in our colleges are and expanding repertoire, and our so­ )f the N M M E A and she answered she advised to go into music education ciety’s general musical tastes could be ■vasn’t sure. where they can be assured of a se­ improved. cure salary upon graduation. Thus we After checking over the All-State Let’s take a look at our own profes­ find very, very few young teachers mak­ Bulletin I gave her the desired infor- sion. As private music teachers it is ing private music teaching their profes­ nation. Looking over the membership our goal to instruct all those desiring 1 discovered the music director was not sion, but more teachers who teach as a private study. Immediately half or sideline. With the small number of well i member of the N M M E A . As we use more of these potential students are lost qualified teachers going into the pro­ :he N M M E A from the last two years because of indifference on the part of t is possible that a director new to fession we find an increase in the the parent, lack of time, inability to “neighborhood” variety of teacher and Mew Mexico would not receive the A ll­ afford lessons, unable to schedule a a corresponding decline in the quality state Bulletin unless through his own time with the desired teacher, or vari­ superintendent or Principal. of teaching as a whole. No wonder our ous other reasons. W e will have to national level of musical taste leaves A few days later I received a letter of educate our public— primarily parents something to be desired! inquiry from the Superintendent of the — to the idea that music is an impor­ There are many avenues in which school in question, who understood tant part of a child’s education and not we can work to make our profession from his secretary that all Music D i­ just a whimsical extra-curricular activ­ more desirable, profitable, and enjoy­ rectors had to be members of N M M E A ity. Altogether too many parents have a able. It will take a lot of work on our to receive the bulletin. nonchalant attitude toward their child­ part and a strong unified effort through As I mentioned earlier all Superin­ rens musical training. If the parents our association to accomplish these ob­ tendents and Secondary School Prin­ aren’t consistent in their efforts, surely jectives. If we fail, the profession will cipals receive a copy of the bulletin. I the child will be apt to give up music become stagnant and our musical heri­ am sure each of you realize the tremen­ in favor of something more immediately tage will decline. dous amount of correspondence that is pleasing. A musical education is a To accomplish these ends and aware­ received by our administrators each building task not to be accomplished in ness of the value of music must be in­ day. a few minutes. The parents must be led stilled in the public and in our educa­ I sincerely feel that Music Teachers to realize that music is an important tional systems. The public schools can should not have to rely on Administra­ part of a child’s education. work more together and will need to tors for the All-State Bulletin. W e owe in order to create this musical atmos­ it to ourselves and our students to be­ formed on all Activities concerning phere among our students of today who long to N M M E A and in turn be in- Music Education in New Mexico. will be the parents of tomorrow.

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NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION Rollie Heltman (third scheduled meeting) January 31, 1962—Albuquerque L os A lam os Secretary- Members Present T resurer President, N. Howell, Clovis Vice-President-Band, Roger Brandt, Lordsburg Vice-President-Orchestra, Dale Kempter, Portales Vice-President-Chorus, Angelo Turano, Farmington Vice-President-Elementary Schools, Lila Stout, Artesia Secretary-Treasurer, Rollie V. Heltman Editor, New Mexico Musician, Jack R. Stephenson, Albuquerque AROUND THE HORN — Immediate Past President, Kenneth Bender, Alamogordo N.M.M.I.C., Donald Sheets, Albuquerque District 1, Lewis Spencer, Las Cruces Dr. Champ Tyrone reports that they District 2, Paul R. Summersgill, Roswell will be in their new music building on District 3, the Highlands University Campus by District 4, August 1st. Ye ed. had a chance to visit District 5, Harold D. Burnworth the building recently and it looks very District 6, Stanley E. Radcliffe fine. District 7, Helene Fisher The Annual Festival of Bands, a VV. O. Bill Carlander joint concert of Zia Junior High School K. L. Higgins Gabe Bartold of Artesia and the Artesia High School Call To Order Band, was presented Thursday evening President Howell called the meeting to order in the conference room of the Albuquerque May 24 in the Artesia High School administration Building at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Howell welcomed the board members and guests; Mr. Gymnasium. The concert was dedicated Bill Carlander, New Business Manager for the New Mexico Musician, and Mr. Gabe Bartold, to the graduating Class of 1962. Century Recording Company. The Artesia All-City Elementary In­ \genda strumental Festival was held in the Zia 1. Vice President Reports Junior H ’gh School Gynasium on Satur­ 2. Secretary-Treasurer’s Report day evening, M ay 19 at 7:30 p.m. 3. Report, Chairman of New Mexico Music Industry Council. 1. Report, New Mexico Musician Elementary and junior high instru­ 5. Reports, on invitations for 1962 N ew Mexico All-State Clinic mental groups taught by Herb Beasley, 3. Report on State Fair Marching Competition James Bonnell and Justin Bradbury 1. Discussion of 1963 Audition dates, centers and center chairman. Proposed improvements of were presented. A two-day clinic con­ All-State Auditions. ducted by Dale Kempter preceded the 3. Discussion of New Projects for NMMEA concert. Vice-Presidents’ Reports Dr. Glowacki, chairman of Fine Arts, Mr. Howell asked the Vice-Presidents for their reports. New Mexico State University, returned V. P. Orchestra, Kempter (Report Attached) Saturday, April 28 from a ten weeks V. P. Band, Roger Brandt (Report Attached) V. P. Elem entary, Lila Stout (Report attached) speaking tour in Poland for the State V. P. Chorus, Angelo Turano (Report attached) Department. He was speaking largely Secretary-Treasurer’s Report in regard to school work in music as Secretary Heltman reported that work for the All-State moved along quite well and that carried on in the United States and also the association was indebted to such people as Jack Stephenson, Loyd Higgins, Don Sheets, Bill in trying to encourage use of the United Rhoades, and many others dedicated individauls for making possible All-State. States programs in Poland. Secretary Heltm an reported that according to the record, paid memberships this year are M ay 15 saw the orchestra program of considerably less than at this time last year. Discussion enused concerning ways and means for Los Alamos in action. Three school promoting membership names in NMMEA. It was pointed out that one of the main problems orchestras under the direction of Frank .vas to get names of all the music teachers in each school system. Jack Stephenson m oved that Kenneth Bender, Membership Chairman, draft a letter to be mailed to all school superintendents Pinkerton were presented in concert, asking the names of the music teachers of their school system: after returns from this m ailing including a 90-piece elementary school diose teachers not now members could be contacted by mail and urged to join the association. Honor Orchestra, a 60-piece junior Recorded by Lila Stout. high school orchestra and the 60-piece New Mexico Musician, Jack Stephenson, Editor high school orchestra. Jack Stephenson reviewed the status of the m agazine, stating that Mr. Bill Carlander of Floren Thompson, Director of Bands K & B Music Company was business manager for the magazine. Mr. Stephenson asked that the at Eastern New Mexico University, association approve or reject the association editors for the magazine once each term of elected and Dale Kempter, string instructor at association officers. Stephenson nominated the following persons to serve as associate editors for the ensuing year. Eastern, were guest conductors of the Band—Bob Farley, Rio Grande H. S., Albuquerque Artesia High School Band and Orches­ Orchestra—Frank Pinkerton, Los Alamos tra at the winter concert March 9. Chorus—Jce Carroll, Roswell High School Highland High School, Albuquerque, Elementary School Music—John Batcheller, UNM. presented an interesting solo and en­ MENC Student Chapters Chairman—Gillian Buchanan, E.N.M.U. semble concert April 17 both for choral College Division Chairman— Charles Davis, UNM. students and instrumental students. Mr. Angelo Turano moved the ratification of the associate editors. Seconded by Kenneth Composers represented on the program Bender. Carried. were Dvorak, Russ Howland, Poulenc, Mr. Jack Stephenson asked Bill Carlander to review plans for the magazine for further development. New plans for selling more advertising are being developed. Hovhaness, and Bach. 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formed were compositions produced by been sent to the various newspapers in the state. Tickets were sent to all conductors who had students in the theory class under the in the spring so that work could be better organized. Mr. Howell thanked Mr. Higgins. Mr. instruction of Arthur Loy. Mr. Loy and sold tickets in the past. Mr. Higgins suggested that a Concert Promotion Committee be appointed Sheets reported that an advertising agency had been employed to publize the All-State. Much M r. Wallace Cleaveland were directors free publicity has resulted both through papers and T.V. of the program. Century Recording Over 1000 high school students saw Mr. Gale Bortold reported the Highlands University production of 1. There was considerable problem for individual directors trying to record the All-State “ Brigadoon" on April 14. The show ran program on their own tape recorders. Suggested Vice-Presidents take this up in the for three nights, the last night being a section meetings. free performance for all the Highlands 2. Century Recording will provide stereo as well as H i Fi if there are as m any as 50 orders. Day visitors. The summer production 3. The recordings will come in a new, highly colorful folder. by the Highlands Drama and Music 4. Any radio station wishing to broadcast the program must be cleared prior to the executive meeting the night preceeding All-State. departments will be “ The Boyfriend” , All-State Music to be produced in early July. Mr. Don Sheets,chairman, New Mexico Music Industry Council, pointed out that several The 75 members of the Albuquer­ of the Music Dealers of New Mexico would like to have the right of furnishing the All-State que Youth Symphony together with the music for their respective music directors. Mr. Sheets moved that the 19th All-State Bulletin 82-piece Albuquerque Junior Symphony announce the individual directors would be responible for securing the music through their presented their final concert of the year regular music dealers. Seconded by Jack Stephenson. Carried M ay 13 under the direction of Dr. Kurt 1962 All-State Invitations Frederick, UNM, and Wm. Gabbert, Two invitations, as per our Constitutions, for the 1963 All-State Music Clinic and Conven­ tion were submitted: Albuquerque Public Schools respec­ New Mexico State University, January 24, 25, 26, 1963. tively. They were assisted by Ted Rush University of New Mexico, January 31, February 1, 3, 1963. and Jane Aten of the Albuquerque Mrs. Lila Stout moved the approval of the two applications for presentation to the member­ Schools. In addition four cadet teachers, ship for a mail balloting, through the N.M.H.A.A. Mr. Montgomery Sec. Seconded by Roger music education majors at U N M , as­ Brandt. Carried. sisted. The program included the Sym­ State Fair Marching Competition phony No. 2 by Gianinni by the Youth Mr. Harold Burnworth, Chairman, Marching Competition Festival Committee, presented a Symphony and Cosi Fan Tutte by the proposal for a state Marching Festival for bands as developed in conjunction with Mr. Tex Junior Orchestra. Barren, manager, New Mexico State Fair. Mr. Kenneth Bender moved the report be adopted March 12-16 the NMSU Symphonic and made a part of the NM M EA operating procedure. Seconded by Dale Kenrpter. Carried. Mrs. Lila Stout moved that Harold Burnworth continue as chairman of the New Mexico Band was on tour of New Mexico and State Fair Marching Band Competition to work with the State Fair Manager and NMMEA. Texas High schools. The Band traveled Seconded by Bob Bouma. Carried. a total of 1200 miles visiting: 3 high New Projects for N M M E A high schools in El Paso, Alamogordo, President Howell called for presentation of any new projects for NMMEA. Mr. Stan Ruidoso, Roswell, Artesia, Eunice, Por- Radcliff, chairman Central District, reported on the problem of the New Mexico Legislative tales, Clovis, Tucumcari and Clayton. Finance Committee attitude on the School situation. It was being recommended by this Com­ In spite of an excellent record with mittee that only the basic subject of the Committee be recommended for support by the State. the Artesia Junior High School Band Music would not be a basic subject. Mr. Radcliff moved that a resolution be drafted and sent Program, Herb Beasley is not only to the proper authority raising the voice of NMMEA concerning the place of music education >n the voice of the schools of New Mexico. Seconded by k Bender. Carried. Considerable dis­ leaving Artesia but the teaching profes­ cussion ensued concerning ways and means. , sion as well. W e are sorry on both President Howell appointed a committee to study the problems and formulate such counts. You may contact Herb at RR 3, resolution as may seem wise. Members of the committee are: Mr. Kenneth Bender, chairman: Stardust Village, Noblesville, Indiana. Mrs. Lila Stout, Mr. Jack Stephenson, and Mr. Novil Howell. From Eastern New Mexico Univer­ 1963 Audition Centers, Dates and Chairmen sity it is noted that Floren Thopson took President Howell announced the following centers and chairman had been confirmed: the Symphonic Band on their four­ Roswell—Paul Summersgill teenth Annual Tour playing eleven Las Cruces—Don Garrett concerts in five days in Texas and New Los Alamos—Frank Pinkerton Albuquerque—Virginia LaPine Mexico. The University Symphonic Las Vegas— Orchestra under the direction of Clyde Farmington—Howard Chrisman Roller in a program on March 4 fea­ Recommendation for All-State Auditions tured Richard Fischer, professor of M r. Jack Stephenson presented a set of suggestions outlining the recommendations of this viloin at ENMU, in Wieniawski’s L961-62 All-State Audition Team and suggested (ENMU) to meet with the Executive Committee Second Concerto in D minor, op. 22. for evaluation and consideration of the recommendations. On Palm Sunday the choir and orches­ State Solo and Ensem ble Festival tra gave Handel’s Messiah with George Roger Brandt, chairman of the committee appointed in October, 1961 to study and formulate plans for a competition festival, presented the committee report. Umberson directing. On May 10-12 Jack Stephenson moved that the report be accepted and presented to membership at the the orchestra and opera workshop pre­ iessicn February 1, 1962. Seconded by Dale Kempter. Carried. sented Puccini’s “ Madame Butterfly” Meeting adjourned to reconvene in February for further deliberation of items of the again with Mr. Umberson directing. Agenda, February 1, 1962. This summer ENMU will produce Respectfully submitted, “ Kiss Me Kate” . Rollie V. Heltman Dr. Kurt Frederick directed the Los ORCHESTRA REPORT Alamos Sinfonietta in concert on April There are a total of 139 members in the orchestra. M r. Sardoni will arrive at 1 1 :45. The 15. The program included Beethoven’s orchestra auditions are set. Goriolan Overture and Seventh Sym- Dick Fischer—1st Violin Jack Stephenson—Cello Kurt Frederick—2nd Violin Dale Kempter-Bass (T o Page 8) John Glowacki—Violas (To Page 9) J Around the Horn (From Page 7) Ray Tross, director of Bands at I phony, and the Piano Concerto in A NMSL1 was conductor and clinician Major, K. 488, by Mozart. The con­ in Idaho March 19, 20, 21 and Oregon certo featured Mrs. Louise Spence of March 22, 23, 24. The apointment was Lcs Alamos as soloist. a repeat honor of a year ago. In ad­ The Zia Junior High School under dition to conducting he was demonstrat­ i *he direction of Augusta Spratt took ing the principles of woodwind playing I th'ee choruses to the Southeastern Fes- and also directing a special evening SUPPORT THOSE WHO | tival in Roswell, April 9th. Music pre­ session on the “Stage Band.” sented by these students numbering Marc Connelly’s “ Green Pastures” SUPPORT YOU ! ninety-six in all was: will be presented in the Los Alamos Girls’ chorus Brother James Air ar- Civic Audtorium May 3 and 4. The American Book Co. anged by Jacobs, Oxford publication; musical which is based upon the negro Blue Are Her Eyes by Clokey publica­ conception of bible stories, will be un­ Baum's Music Company tion Summy-Birchard; Lift Thine Eyes der the direction of Ross Ramsey and Belwin Music Company by Mendelssohn, Oliver Ditson Com­ Thomas Cooley. The all-high school cast will number over 140 students. C. Bruno & Son (Besson Band Inst.) pany. 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— 8— Around the Horn (From Page 8) Minutes (From Page 7) program, Saulte to New Mexico under REPORT BY VICE PRESIDENT BAND NMMEA the direction of the Elementary Music The arrangements for the seating and physical properties for both the clinic and concert Teachers, Marijo Hinton, Mary Lu band are complete. Audition personnel have been contracted for chair positions in each section. Mr. Roller and Mr. Parrotti have had rooms reserved for them at the New Mexico Union. Brooks, and James Anderson. Mr. Bouma has been notified of the above arrangements and has completed the necessary Recruiting the String Section, a new details to organize the clinic band. publication that describes the string Roger Brandt recruiting procedures, methods, letters, VICE PRESIDENT REPORTS ON ELEMENTARY and forms of a dozen leading orchestra It is suggested that all members of NMMEA help encourage school administrators and directors and school systems throughout elementaiy school music teachers to attend the All-State Music Cline. Artesia will have 100% the country, has been published by the attendance. National School Orchestra Association. Lila Stout The booklet contains more than 20 CHORAL REPORTS There are approximately 435 in the All-State Chorus. The audition went well; there were recruiting letters. The manual also very few late auditions. Due to illness there were only several re-auditions. lists films, talent tests, and other re­ Joe Carroll of Roswell and his committee members—Ron Wham of Carlesbad; Don Wiley cruiting aids that will be helpful to the )f Portales; and Marvin Freitag of Hobbs—will present the choral audition numbers to be used orchestra director. The price is 75^. in 1962. This report to be made at this time, Friday morning. Order from the National School O r­ I personally feel that there were too many choral auditions. I am sure there are ways to chestra Association, High School, Ben­ :ut this down. I also feel that no audition score should be given the student. He should have ton Harbor, Michigan. i criticism report; however, the score itself should be kept out of the report. This could lead The University Choir and the Col­ to a lot of trouble and criticism. All-State Chorus is all set. G ood Luck To Us! lege Community Chorus under the A . Turano direction of Oscar Butler, gave two per­ February 1, 1962 formances of the Messiah with a baro­ Johnson Gym, 3:00 p.m. que ensemble including harpsichord, President Howell called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. in Room 128, Johnson Gym. More oboes and bassoons, M ay 6 and 8. Next than 70 members were present. year’s plans include a performance of \genda: Verdi Requiem with the El Paso Sym­ 1. Reading of minutes NMMEA Board of Directors meeting phony. 2. Report of State Fair Marching Band Competition Committee, Harold Burnworth, M r. James Thornton, Mr. James Chairman Whitlow and Dr. Jack Stephenson pre­ 3. Report of State Music Festival Competition Committee, Roger Brandt, Chairman sented programs of chamber music at 4. 1963 All-State Music Clinic Invitation NMSU, January 24, 25, 26, 1963 the University of New Mexico to in­ UNM, January 31, February 1, 2, 1963 clude Octour pour instruments a vent Secretary’s Report by Strawinsky, string quartet in F by Secretary Heltman read the minutes of the Board of Director’s meeting of the NMMEA of Ravel, Concerto for percussion by January 3 1, 1962. James Galloway, graduate student, Di­ Marching Band State Fair Competition vertimento for Nine Instruments by Harold Burnworth, chairman of committee, presented the report and proposal for a State Piston. Other composers represented Fair Marching Band Competition. Report attached. were Merriman, Monteverdi, Jean Pur­ Mr. Duel Dempsey, Roswell, moved the Marching Band Competition Proposal be adopted cell transcribed by Rea Alsup, Debussy, is a part of the NMMEA operating procedure. Seconded bv Paul Summersgill of Roswell. rHie motion was carried. Kubik and Grainger. State Solo and Ensemble Competition May 18 the Highland High School Roger Brandt, chairman of New Mexico State Competition Festival Committee reported; band, director Wallace Cleaveland, :he committee met January 6, 1962, at the Music Building, UNM, Albuquerque, and presented were guests of Highlands University che following proposals. and the Las Vegas Public Schools. John Mr. Gregg Randall, Las Cruces, moved the adoption of the plan for a state solo and ensemble Cheetham, student teacher from UNM competition festival to be hosted by the New Mexico College Music Departments and super­ accompanied the group. McDowell vised by a committee of NMMEA. Seconded by Duel Dempsey, Roswell. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 4;00 p.m. Kenley, senior at Highland High School Respectfully submitted, played Rimsky-Korsakov Trombone Rollie V. Heltman, Secretary-Treasurer Concerto. The band stopped for a pic­ UNM Union Buliding, February 1, 1962, 8:30 p.m. nic in the Sandias on the return trip. Members Present: Howell, Kempter, Stout, Stephenson, Brandt, English, Bender, Heltman, The University of New Mexico Con­ and LaPine. cert Band, directed by W m . E. Rhoads, Discussion of possibilities for NM MEA section meeting for teachers convention, Oct. 1962. presented a concert M ay 17 with M r. 1. Suggestion: A workshop for Elementary School Principals in Music Education. A. Clyde Roller, director of the Am a­ 2. Panel on minimum standards of elementary school curriculum. rillo Texas Clinic Orchestra, directing 3. Workshop on communication techniques. Actual convention program. First Session Holst’s E flat Suite and the Finale from 8:00 to 9:00—coffee hour to Registration the Kalinnikov Symphony No. 1. Also 9:00 to 10:00—Concert hour or demonstration featured was Mr. Bob Tillotson per­ 10:00 to 11:00—Panel—Jointly with Elementary Principals forming Reed’s Five Dances for Five 11:00 to 12:00—Business meeting Clarinets performed on five different Second Session instruments. 1:00 to 1:30—Coffee and Registration 1:30 to 2 :0 0 -Business Meeting Featured in the Taos High School 2 :0 0 to 3 :3 0 —Session Band Concert May 11 were Mrs. Wm. Discussion of All-State Saturday Morning Program. No conclusion was made. Letcher performing the first movement 1. Suggested that outstanding High School band, orchestra, and chorus be invited I of the Grieg Piano Concerto and Mr. to perform for the rest of the All-State students. Also, that the college Music Paul Tafoya performing the Mozart department responsible for providing the chairmanship of the All-State auditions (T o Page 11) (To Page 11)

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— 10— THE VIOLIN BOW: SUGGESTIONS FOR I Minutes (From Page 9) IMPROVEMENT IN BOWING be invited each year to present the Saturday morning concert hour for the All-State AT THE FROG students. Richard S. Fischer Dale Kempter moved Norvil Howell be the official representative to MENC with an allowance of $125.00. Seconded by Angelo Turano. Carried. Meeting adjourned 11:00 p.m. Assistant Professor in Music Respectfully submitted, Eastern New Mexico Univ. Rollie V. Heltman Portales, New Mexico BAND SECTION MEETNG NMMEA A Continued Article February 2, 1962, 8:30 a.m.—Room 128, Johnson Gym Will the Orcehstra sound like a band Vice President, Band, Roger Brandt, opened the meeting hy calling for nominations for the with strings attached, or will the string concert band clinician. section produce a rich, powerful sonor­ Clinician for 1963 — Wm. D. Revelli ity? This question might come to the S. Siebinthal brought his problem with the P.E. schedule and had a questionnaire filled out mind of a clinician or adjudicator as by membership. He also brought out that we should emphasize the need for music to match the publicity for physical fitness by President Kennedy. he prepares to face another orchestra. Bill Rhoads explained his proposal for the need of a Southwest Band Clinic in Albuquerque. To a large extent the answer depends Moved by G. Randall, seconded by Firkins that Floren Thompson and Ray Tross be upon the skill with which the members clinicians for the 1963 All-State Clinic Band. of the string section can handle their CHORAL MEETING bows. This article is concerned with February 2, 1962 — Friday A. M. the common weakness inherent in many Clinician for 1963 All-State Chorus—George Howerton violin and viola students., their in­ Motion passed that Choral Audition numbers be placed on a four year basis—using the ability to use the lower third of the past audition numbers. Since this is the 3rd year for this type of auditioning, the 4th number bow freely. The frustration of the or­ ksolo and ensemble) be added to this list by the choice of the Committee. This Committee will iubmit the solo and ensemble numbers to be used for the next four years. chestra director who demands the use Committee Chairman is Joe Carroll, Roswell—on his committee are Marvin Frietag, Hobbs of the whole bow during an extended and Robert W h a m , Carlsbad. fortissimo passage can only be matched ORCHESTRA SECTION MEETING by the counter frustration of the young 8:30 a.m. — February 2, 1962 violinists who put forth a valiant effort It was recommended that members of the wind and brass sections of the All-State to comply with this demand, only to Orchestra be auditioned for final chair position preceding the first rehearsal. This would apply to eventually lapse into the more comfort­ sections like the clarinet where two players are selected for 1st clarinet. In sections like the able (for them) upper two thirds of the trumpets where one person is selected on each part, the audition would not be necessary. bow after a few bars. Avoidance of the To coordinate the activities of the orchestra division of NM MEA and the state organization of American String Teachers Association it was voted by the membership to have the Orchestra lower part of the bow not only weakens Vice-President also serve as state president of the ASTA. dynamic power, but causes a very slow Bernard Goodman was selected as clinician by the membership to serve for the 1962-1963 and sustained composition to become All-State Orchestra. almost unbearable to the young musi­ A brief discussion was held concerning the All-State audition procedure and the performing cian who does not feel comfortable in groups to be selected for the October teachers convention. his use of the whole bow. The business meeting was followed by an hour meeting devoted to the Suzuki School of The experience of discomfort when Violin Teaching. playing near the frog may be blamed Respectfully submitted, upon two factors: Dale Kempter ALL-STATE AUDITIONS AND MUSIC CLINIC - ALBUQUERQUE, FEB. 1, 2, 3, 1962 1. Inflexibility of right hand and FINANCIAL REPORT COVERING 1961-1962 wrist. Receipts from Music Clinic, Fees, and Gate Receipts 2. Failure to elevate upper arm prop­ 132 Orchestra Students Registered ...... $ 2 8 4 .0 0 erly as frog is approached. 154 Clinic Band Students Registered ______3 0 8.00 One or both of these factors in com­ 144 Concert Band Students Registered ...... 2 8 8 .0 0 bination may contribute to discomfort 436 Chorus Students Registered ______872 .0 0 at the frog. Before discussing each point Total 876 Registration Fees Collected ______$17 5 2 .0 0 in detail, it might be best to remind 115 Directors ($5.00) ...... _...... $ 5 7 5 .0 0 8 Directors ($7.00) ______..... 56.00 the reader that no etude nor exercise I 108 Banquet Tickets ($2.50) ______2 7 0 .0 0 in itself is sufficient to bring about a Concert Gate Receipts ______1 1 1 9.00 successful fundamental change in a All-State Audition Fees Remitted ______9 8 7 .0 0 student’s approach to his instrument Total Income 1961-1962 Auditions, Clinic Receipts unless a new kinesthetic perception has Registration Fees, Concert Gate Receipts ...... $4475.00 been learned. Too often the old force Total Expenditures 1 9 6 1 -19 6 2 All-State Auditions and Clinic ______$ 2 960.28 and tension underlying a poor habit is Net Gain for 1961-1962 All-State Auditions and Clinic ______$ 1 5 1 4 .7 2 intensified by the struggle on the stu­ dent’s part to produce the proper out­ Around (he Horn From Page 9) at U N M and Richard Robinson, tenor ward appearance demanded by the Horn Concerto in E flat. The band was from Los Angeles. Other works per­ teacher. The student must approach a directed by M r. W m . Letcher. M r. formed this season included Beethoven’s fundamental change with an attitude Tafoya is director of the Taos Junior Seventh Symphony, Berloz’ Fantastic conducive to the development of flexi- High School Band. These three musi­ Symphony, Chambermusic by Hinde­ i bility and self-experimentation. He cians are graduates of U N M . mith, and Verdi’s Falstaff. must continue to observe muscular ac­ tivity in all parts of his body, and be The University of New Mexico Or­ The next season for the U N M O r­ careful not to localize his attention to chestra under the direction of Dr. Kurt chestra will include Stravinsky’s Fire­ any one area too long. Above all, he Frederick, for their final concert pre­ bird Suite, Debussey’s La Mer, Ravel’s must realize that in order to learn some­ sented Siegfried’s Funeral Music by No. 2 Suite, Daphnis and Chloe, Beet­ thing new he must do (or experience) Wagner and Mahler’s “The Song of hoven's Sixth Symphony, Til Eulen- something different than has been ex- the Earth” . Soloists were Jane Snow, spiegel by Strauss, El Salon Mexico by (T o Page 24) mezzo-soprano and Professor of Voice Copland and Janack’s Symphonietta. — 1 1 — MUSIC and APPLIANCE CO., Inc.

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Century is pleased to be invited to record the All-State Groups performing in Albuquerque February 2, 1962. Records will be available in a beautiful album cover for $3.00 each. ORCHESTRA DIVISION . . . FRANK munity of around 10,000 population. PINKERTON To those string teachers and admin­ istrators in New Mexico who have sup­ Assoc. ported and built our string program to Editor where it is today go our sincere con­ DALE gratulations. Let us hope that many of | v JM K E M P T E H will follow their example and help Orchestra M m |b ’%► V f l spread the string program throughout ^ V \ ice President the state. yp§*?\ Orchestra Beginning with this issue, a section of the orchestra section of the magazine ASTA REPORT will be devoted to articles by members One of the most common mistakes of the State American String Teachers in the left hand position of cello stu­ Association. It is hoped that these As we come to the close of the 50th dents occurs when they are called upon articles will be a benefit to string teach­ year of string instruction in our coun­ to play in the upper and lower extended ers in shedding some light on various try’s public schools, we can be justly position. Careful explanation should be technical problems that all young string proud ol the success which the string given the student since the technique students share. — Dale Kempter program has accomplished. Since the necessary to execute this extension is depressicn years and World W ar II the STRING FESTIVAL AT UNM used in all of the first four positions. ‘‘Fiddle Famine’ has gradually dimin­ The Music Department of the Uni­ 4 he following steps are recommended ished anc today we can confidently look versity of New Mexico presented the to be used in teaching this extension: forward to a continued growth and Fifth Annual String Clinic March 2 A. Upper extended Position. development in the orchestra field. and 3 with 250 junior high school and 1. The first finger is used as a pivot. Certainly the quality of this year's All- senior high school string students in at­ Have the student hold the first State orchestra is striking evidence of tendance. The purpose of the clinic finger in place and lift the thumb what cai be accomplished in a few is to provide a special clinic for and remaining fingers. years given the necessary guidance and strings in order to give additional 2. Place the second finger where devotion of a dedicated string teacher. motivation for strings. Friday evening the third finger usually plays. Although great progress has been the students, their parents and their The thumb is now placed under made in New Mexico it is perhaps instructors were guests at a concert the second finger and the third wishful tiinking to let ourselves believe presented by the University Orchestra and fourth fingers are placed we are in the midst of any string renais­ under the direction of Dr. Kurk Fred­ on the fingerboard one-half step sance. St ing students in this year’s All- erick. The program included Beetho­ apart. On the I) string, the sec­ State orchestra represent only thirteen ven’s Seventh Symphony, The Strauss ond finger now plays F sharp, towns in the state, of which only eight Horn Concerto performed by Wayne the third finger plays G, and the have active, school organized programs. Sharp, a senior in music education at fourth finger plays G sharp or It is apparent that a vast majority of U N M , and the 1812 Overture. For the A flat. our communities exist with an empty clinic sessions the students were di­ 3. When the hand is in this posi­ orchestra period and many boys and vided into four orchestras: orchestra tion, the first finger should be girls are not given the opportunity to No. 1— those who made All-State and extended and pointed toward the f study a string instrument. high school students who belong to the peg-boox. The elbow and ami I do aot have any quick solution Albuquerque Youth Symphony; No. 2 will move closer to the top of ' other thai calling this problem to the — High school students and junior high the cello. attention of the individual music teach- students in the Albuquerque Youth 4. Watch closely that the student ; er in each community and enlisting Symphony; No. 3— advanced junior does not move the first finger up their heb and cooperation in solving high students and members of the A l­ when playing the second and this missng link in our state’s music buquerque Junior Orchestra; and No. fourth fingers. The first finger , educatior program. Needless to say, all 4— intermediate junior high strings. will have a tendency to move music piograms are suffering from a The groups were directed by Dr. Kurt close to the second and will lack of music lunds and in many cases Frederick, Dr. Jack R. Stephenson, both (T o Page 26) understaifed personnel, but I am con- of the University of New Mexico, Mr. [ vinced tiat many band and choral W m . Gabbert and Mrs. Jane Aten program by the Albuquerque Youth directors who are close to their com­ both directors of the Albuquerque Symphony, a recital presented by David munity rnd administrators could lay Junior Orchestra and teachers in the Cole, violinist from the University, and the necessary ground work and selling Albuquerque Public Schools. They were the University Student Quartet com­ to help a string program be started. The assisted by five music education majors posed of Kathie Loesch and Carol ; fear that a string program may in some who are string concentrates from the Turpen, violins, Sharon Cadenhead, way danger their own special area of University of New Mexico: Kathie viola, and Cynthia Graham, cello play­ i interest is not realistic since all of the Loesch, Sharon Cadenhead, violin, ing the “Death and the M aiden” Q uar­ eight mertioned schools are represented Donald Clauser, viola, Cynthia G ra­ tet by Schubert. Schools attending were ! by solid band and choral organizations ham, cello, and Charles Bader, string the Albuquerque junior high schools j with good representation in the All- bass. The program included the Tschai- and senior high schools and Belen, Las State groaps. The size of town does not kowsky “ Serenade” played by orchestra Lunas, Los Alamos, Hagerman, and seem to have any bearing on the suc­ No. 1. Dr. Stephenson composed a piece Farmington. The day was concluded cess of a string program either since one for the No. 2 orchestra entitled “Night” . by a concert by the four orchestras and j of the largest groups comes from a com­ The program for the day included a a reception.

13- Student Affiliate (From Page 1) NMMTA . . . Quizzes will include elementary, in­ termediate, advanced theory and key­ PIANO WORKSHOP AT UNM NMMTA SPONSORS board harmony as well as the K ey­ The Music Department of the Uni­ PIANO WORKSHOP AT ENMU board, jr. quizzes In addition to these versity of New Mexico is sponsoring a The first of a series of workshops to a new quiz is being added for first workshop in POPULAR and CLASSI­ be sponsored by N M M T A was held on year piano students and the very young C A L piano at this summer session, July the campus of Eastern New Mexico child. Although the Keyboard, Jr. and 23-27. This workshop, taught by University Thursday morning, April Young Keyboard, Jr. quizzes are op­ Marvin Kahn and Robert W. Dumm, 12. Piano teachers from Roswell, Hobbs, tional to the teacher and student, we will be conducted in ten sessions M o n ­ Clovis and Portales, New Mexico and hope every teacher will encourage his day through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 Farewell, Texas were in attendance. pupils to take the magazine and study noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. One The Clevis and Portales Music Teach­ for the quizzes. This year the subscrip­ hour of undergraduate or graduate ers Associations were co-hostesses to a tion is not included in the dues as was credit may be received if desired. The coffee preceding the meeting. Included the case last year. Any interested teach­ sessions on popular music will include, on the program were the following: er should send his own subscriptions to the publisher direct. under Mr. Kahn’s direction, practical Panel— Establishing Good Practice approach to the teaching of popular Habits by Grace Dean, Moderator, The tentative Convention program music, how to “piano arrange” popular Lois Cantrell, Alberta Page and consists of quizzes to be held Tuesday songs, progressive jazz-analysis, ad­ Donna Beth Umberson of Portales; afternoon to be followed by a social vanced theory and application to piano and Margaret McCoy of ENMU evening. Quizzes will also be held on improvisation, how to teach adult be­ Wednesday in connection with t he An Experience with Modern Music ginners, and integrating popular organ solo and ensemble recitals. W e would by Ross Reid of ENMU playing with popular piano. Robert like to have one program of New Dumm’s sessions on classical piano will Panel— When and How to Teach Mexico composers which also may in­ include the pedal-types and uses, Bach Theory to the Piano Student by clude original compositions by the stu­ and the keyboard, the young Chopin, Ruth Jones, Moderator, Edith dents. Also, on Wednesday there will be Debussy’s style, practicing for progress, Spinck and Norma Prothro of a get-together luncheon and banquet. foundations for right reading. M r. Clovis The final event will be a formal recital Marvin Kahn is a graduate of the U n i­ Teaching Bach at All Levels of Piano given by the more advanced students. versity of Illinois, Julliard Graduate Study by Gillian Buchanan of Following this will be the presentation School and Columbia University Grad­ ENMU of prizes and awards which will end our uate School. M r. Dumm holds degrees Concluding the program was the Third Annual Student Affiliate Con­ from the University of Michigan, where following musicale by ENMU Music vention. he completed a double major in Piano Students: For copies of the study suggestions, and Theory. In Boston Mr. Dumm Concerto for Organ and Piano (Han­ write to: Jane Franck serves the Boston Conservatory as Dean son) by Gerald Johnson, Organ, of 1033 Indiana, St., S.E. and Plead of its Piano Pedagogy D e­ Clovis and Alma Brandstrom, Piano, Albuquerque, New Mexico partment. of Anthony; Billy the Kid Suite For student memberships the teacher The workshop will be held in the air- (Copland) by Jane Burroughs of should send the student’s name with conditioned theatre of the New M exico of Portales and Carol Cooper of his address and date of birth to: Union. In addition to the one hour Carlsbad, duo-pianists. Laura A. Brandt university credit the workshop will The workshop was concluded at the 2530 Cardenas Dr., N.E. award two hours credit toward certifi­ luncheon at which time President Wray Albuquerque, New Mexico cation renewals. Simmons and Gillian Buchanan, Past- For any questions write to the chair­ President, told of the past and future man of the student affiliates: plans of N M M T A . Helen Cooper JOHN ROBB HONORED 3300 San Pedro, N.E. John D. Robb, former dean of Fine Albuquerque, New Mexico Arts at the University of New Mexico, Telephone 256-4339 composed the best piano music for children in 1961, a jury ot musicians YOUNG ARTIST AUDITIONS WINNERS has decided. The State Young Artist Auditions Mary Vivian Lee, editor of the Piano were held in the Recital Hall of U N M Quarterly, said that Dean Robb’s Music Building on Sundav, March 11, “Through a Musical Telescope”, a 1962: “gentle introduction to contemporary Winners were: music for young pianists,” was adjudged 1st Place— Margi Tucker, soprano from tops in the field for 1961. Sandoval Robb, a former New York lawyer 2nd Place— Robert Brown, piano, from and the first dean of the FJNM College Artesia. of Fine Arts, wrote the book of piano 3rd Place— Kristin Thompson, piano, compositions to encourage his grand­ from Las Cruces daughter in her piano studies. The winner will perform at South­ Eight individual pieces by five other western Division Convention of the composers won other awards in the Music Teachers National Association judging of the best piano pieces for June 10-14 at the Hotel Sheraton Dallas children in 1961. in Dallas, Texas.

- 1 4 - THE PIANO PAGE how the piece suddenly seems easier, MTNA IN GRANTS Ferd. Schulmeister as if it had been germinating all by it­ An organizational meeting of the Associate Editor of Piano self. Along this line Josef Hofmann Grants Branch of the New Mexico said that few people realize what can Music Teachers’ Association was held be done by playing a difficult piece six The Piano Page, as a new feature of on January 22, 1962 at the home of IHE NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN, times a day very slowly for three weeks; Mrs. Abe M . Pena, 700 Jefferson, then putting it aside for a few days, ve hope will be of interest to many of Grants. repeating the process. ts readers who are piano teachers. T o assist with the organization of the Fhese readers who have had the ad­ Does piano practice, mean practicing new branch was a delegation of state vantage of study with some of the most scales? Lhevinne thought that many and regional N M M T A officers from >utstanding artists and pedagogues may students attempt difficult problems in Albuquerque. Explaining the purpose vender why a page of this nature what might be termed musical calculus of the organization and also conducting hould be presented at all. Moreover, or musical trigonometry without even the election of officers, were Wray vith the vast amount of literature al- mastering the multiplication tables. Simmons. State president of N M M T A ; ■eady written on almost every phase of Scales are musical multiplication tables. M rs. Helen Cooper, Chairman of the )iano playing, what more is there to be There are few technical exercises for student affiliate division; Mrs. Byrdis )ffered in a brief article such as this. developing the hand muscles that are Danfelser, Secretary of the south-west It is the writer’s intention to review as good; but their great practical value region; and Scott Wilkinson, State ome phase of piano study in the more is tor training the hand in fingering so treasurer. •ecent publications (as well as older that the best fingering in any key be­ Elected to head the newly-formed mes), which some of you may have comes automatic. In this way they save branch was Mrs. Helen Mathias with nissed. It can be said that even though an enormous amount of time in later Mrs. Viola Pena to serve as vice presi­ me may already have perused an years. They also greatly facilitate sight dent in charge of publicity and pro­ uticle or volume, sometimes a reread- reading because the hand seems to lean gramming. The secretary’s post will be ng takes on new and added meaning intuitively to the logical fingering. “ You filled by Mrs. Doreen Crossland, with ifter study on a composition or some may have too little scale practice, but Jean Jameson serving as treasurer. problem in technique that he had not you can never have too much” , he said. Members have taken turns in hos­ experienced before the initial reading. However, Slenczynska states that tessing the monthly meeting. Mrs. Suggestions as to material or subjects mastery of the scales and other techni­ Doreen Crossland and Mrs. Viola :o be covered, or contributions to T H E cal problems is just the starting point Pena presented the first in the form of PAGE will be most gratefully received and that probably three fourths of one’s two duets for piano. The next meeting md duly acknowledged of course. repertoire will contain passages too program was presented by Mrs. Flelen T o get started I should like to call difficult or awkward to be learned by Mathias and Mrs. Jean Jameson also in (-■our attention to what Ruth Slenczyn- practicing mere scales and arpeggios. the form of a duet. ika has to say (in part) about piano The only solution is to make a special A discussion meeting was held M ay aractice in her book “ M U S IC A T study of each problem as it comes up, 1st. F O U R F IN G E R T IP S” published in isolate it, turn it into an exercise and On March 19th four teachers com­ 1961 by Doubleday & Co., New York. after conquering the difficulty, put it bined to present a private piano re­ It is about a method of practice she back into the context of the composi­ cital of thir pupils. earned from Rachmaninoff. In study- tion. rig a new composition she starts to As an example of making an exercise NMSU FINE ARTS FESTIVAL practice very slowly with the metro­ out of a rather long rapid sixteenth New Mexico State University held a nome to get it comfortably and accu­ note passage this pattern was given, Centennial Festival of The Phne Arts rately into her fingers until she has the varying rhythm and accents: April 29-M ay 13. The Festival, under feeling of perfect control. “ There is no (a) -... -... -... -... etc the direction of the Division of Fine passage so difficult” , she writes, “ that (b) etc Arts, Dr. Glowacki, presented a varied it would not be possible to find a metro­ (c) etc and interesting series in Art, Drama, nome speed slow enough to play it (d) ...- ...- ...- ...- etc and Music. comfortably.” Once it is known thor­ This principle can be applied to any oughly at a slow tempo the metronome finger passage and can be adapted to is set about two numbers faster and at any rhythm. that memorizing the whole composition each playing increased by two numbers The Alfred Cortot edition of the becomes much easier after the trouble­ until a limit is reached when the pas­ Chopin Etudes* abounds in examples some places are taken care of. H ow ­ sage can still be played accurately. of making exercises out of difficult pas­ ever, when he marks off the passage Then at the next practice period she sages. It is a way of building technique that needs special attention, he includes starts all ever again from the original through repertoire. a few apropos notes that precede it and tempo, which already seems consider­ 'Charles Cooke in his book, “ PLAY­ a few few apropos notes that follow it ably easier than at the previous period. ING PIANO FOR PLEASURE” has so that part will finally fit neatly into At this practice period she increases the a somewhat similar idea in a section its context. metronome numbers by three or four entitled “Transforming Weakest Pas­ Please remember that your comments numbers but never going beyond the sages Into Strongest” . He believes in and suggestions as to future topics and point of tension. This point advances marking off in the pieces studied, all problems are invited. by itself day by day without forcing passages that are especially difficult, “Chopin Etudes op. 10 & 25. Alfred until a point far beyond the speed and then practicing these passages con- Cortot Edition de Travail Editions needed, is reached. centratedly, intelligently and relentless­ Salabert Paris, New York (Available Sometimes a snag with some difficult ly until he has transformed them from in English). passage is hit, at which time she simply the weakest into the strongest passage in ■Playing The Piano For Pleasure” by Duts it away for a while and then on the piece. No difficult passage can be Charles Cooke, 1941, New York, aking it up again, is amazed to find surmounted without memorizing it, so Simon and Schuster.

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3. Does it have a tune, a melody LILA which is readily singable? STOUT 4. Is it simple but complete in struc­ ture? V- Pres. 5. Is it devious and complicated? Elementary 6. Will the listener truly like to hear it? 7. In the case of songs, the words and music completely fit as wed­ ded poetry and musical thought should ? ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS The need of a basic philosophy on MEET ON MUSIC FESTIVAL MUSIC the part of the director in the choice of On February 6, 1962 the elementary Festival time has come and gone for music literature soon becomes apparent. principals of the Albuquerque Public another year in New Mexico. The For it would be a fallacy to discard the Schools met at the Montezuma Ele­ value and impact of the experience is opportunity to use some of the fine mentary School for a whole day de­ now being felt in the organizations who music compositions at hand and cling voted to Music Education in the Ele­ participated in the various festivals wholly to the guides published. This too, mentary School. During the day these throughout the state. Musical growth has a tendency to stifle the growth and principals saw and heard many aspects and achievement were noted at each development of taste on the part of the of the school music program. Demon­ one. The large number of students director. T herefore how shall one go strations were given by several classes participating in the solo and ensemble about the selection of material for in­ of boys and girls, panel discussions were events earned ratings which brought dividual students to perform in the held reviewing several areas of music honor and recognition to them, and solo and ensemble events of the festival? certainly were the result of constructive education and questions were presented practice and aesthetic thought. Con­ Emotional, psychological and musical for group consideration. The principle gratulations are rightfully deserved by maturity must come into consideration speaker for the event was Dr. John M . these young musicians and their direc­ as material is examined for the indi­ Batcheller of the University of New vidual student or small group. Since the tors. Mexico, who spoke on “The Elemen­ purpose of all music learning should be tary Principal’s Role in Music Educa­ The value of participation in the solo a means of self expression through tion” . Later in the day Dr. Batcheller and ensemble events cannot be stressed contact with fine literature the selec­ also appeared on a panel to assist in too much. The necessary discipline of tions should be made on this basis. evaluating the points of the meeting. thought, effort, and practice to produce Producing music of no matter what As evidence of the enthusiasm gener­ successful and artistic solos and ensem­ quality can bring about a type of joy ated by this meeting Dr. Batcheller bles contribute to the ultimate growth peculiar unto itself. Yet when the ex­ has been asked by several elementary and achievement of the larger groups. perience can be made aesthetically principals to appear at their individual However, these events place problems of meaningful through the use of good faculty meetings and work with teach­ magnitude upon the busy director. music and when the performance is ers on various areas in the teaching of Therefore it seems timely to evaluate characterized by the joy of the per­ music to boys and girls. and analyze the results of the year. former and the excellence of his per­ Looming high in the category of formance which is communicated to the analysis is the problem of materials. listener then the experience can truly W hat solos and ensembles should be be said to fall in the realm of a signifi­ well within the grasp of the student, selected? By what criteria shall the cant art expression. mentally, emotionally, technically and materials meet the specific needs of the musically. student who wants and should partici­ T o obtain this experience the instruc­ Finally the instructor must consider pate in these events? Each one presents tor must bring about the realization that the library value of the composition and his own peculiar problems and limita­ music is not just learning notes, rhythm structure and applying the editor’s his own limitations. Too often students tions, so that finding the material for dynamic markings, but rather that are limited in their musical experiences them becomes one of thought and study. depth and scope must be put into play by the limitations of the director. Cer­ Guides for selection of material have by noting the basic problems of the tainly it is necessary to move slowly been compiled by the N IM A C com­ composition, phrase contour, relative but it is urgent that this period of mittee and prove very helpful. They are time values, pitch relationships and the growth and development on the part published by the M E N U and can be consequent dynamic schemes. Placing of the director be graced by good taste, purchased for a small fee. They assist these upon a sound technique and a enhanced by artistry, and shall pro­ in establishing much needed criteria pleasing tone quality shows the results vide experience of lasting value. En­ but in the consideration of the immense as one of the real achievement. thusiasm, inspiration, sheer joy and wealth of material available they can pleasure in music is in ratio to the only be a guide. 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---- 1 8----- CHORAL DIVISION . . . FESTIVAL SUGGESTIONS by James Thornton The various music festivals in the ANGELO state are generally well organized. There are some problems which come TURANO up from time to time in various festivals Vice-President which might be noted for consideration by the districts. Chorus The first and no doubt most impor­ tant is the need for further work with the youngsters on being a good audi ence. This of course cannot be done at the festivals. Such obvious points as no talking, clapping sincerely for perfor­ Thanks to the many people who mances, and particularly the matter of aiade the All-State Chorus the fine leaving or entering during a perfor­ Drganization that it was. The Chorus mance need further attention. did a wonderful job in the presentation Second, placing the judges so that :>f the All-State choral numbers. It they are as remote from the audience proves that there are many hard work­ as possible is necessary. So often, the ing choral directors in the state, who audience is in a position to look over are really interested in the choral wel­ the judges shoulder (and does). This fare of their students. Next year will see would occur most often in solo and en­ Dr. George Howerton from North­ semble festivals. Audiences should also western University conducting the All- be taught to converse quietly between State Chorus. I am sure we all get numbers. behind him and do the bang-up job In the solo and ensemble festivals a we did for Jester Hairston. The choral monitor for the room door and one numbers have been chosen by Dr. person to announce the number and Howerton. take care of the music for the judge’s Again may I thank you for the use are effective for smooth operation. splendid work and cooperation on mak­ The door monitor can be helpful in ing the All-State Chorus such a fine supplying a steady flow of participants. organization. M y thanks also to the There has been a trend toward more wonderful work of the members of the careful screening of participants. The University of New Mexico Music De­ result is that fewer unprepared numbers partment, and especially Dr. Stephen­ are heard. If a student does not memo­ son and Charles Davis. rize well it is probably better to permit From Heights of Heaven ...... Schein that person to use music even with the Music Press DCS 7 usual penalty so that he or she might T o Us Is Born Im m anuel...... Praetorius play a good performance. A further (2nd Setting) comment on screening for festivals: G. Schrimer 2484 send only those students who are pre­ Chanson (Au joly jeu ) ...... Janequin pared to make a second division or G. Schirmer 7138 better. Then, if things go badly they Early One Morning ...... Dunhill receive a third division (which is still Musical Times 734, Novello a respectable rating) and if they do Beautiful Dreamer ...... Foster-Kubik well a first division is possible. G. Schirmer 9858 New Fabrics by YIOOKE Teachers can help the judges by in­ Redwing ...... Mills-Simeone Lightweight and colorfast . . . forming the festival chairman of cancel­ Waring Choral Series A -135 modern, new fabrics for showman­ lations in advance. — Angelo Turano ship and sparkle. Completely new The festivals have generally become line of styles for youngsters, too. more efficiently organized, participants Ask for style and fabric catalogs. UNM PRESENTS “ PIERROT” AND are on the whole playing a better grade “L’HISTOIRE” AT SWMTNA of music, and students are usually Tw o unusual chamber works will be better prepared. E .II. MOORE CO. presented at the Southwestern Division meeting of the Music Teachers National Pierrot Lunaire. Music students at Conference to be held in Dallas, Texas U N M make up the ensembles: Yoko OF CALIFORNIA June 10-14 by the Music Department Hayashi, violin and viola; Betty Suber, 1641 N. Allesandra St. of the University of New Mexico— string bass; Charles Atkinson, clarinet Phone DUnkirk 7-3205 ■ Pierrot Lunaire and L ’Histoire du Sol- and bass clarinet; Joy Byrnes, flute and Los Angeles 26, Calif.. dat by Schoenberg and Stravinsky re- piccolo; Joan Millekas, piano; Cynthia [spectively. Dr. Kurt Frederick will Graham, cello; Carolyn Randall, Bas­ due, percussion. In addition, Yoko direct. Miss Jane Snow, professor of soon; Chandler Goetting, Trumpet; Hayashi will perform the violin solo, [voice, will do the sprechstimme in Tom Kelly, Trombone; and Keith Pur- Zigenerweisen by Sarasate.

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* /\(*/W* ~f-iiqklanbs Ciniaezsitif SEVENTH ANNUAL BAND DIVISION ROBERT ' AN AWARD SYSTEM FOR BAND FARLEY Since this is presentation of awards t:me for most bands, it is felt that a Assoc. discussion of an award system might be Editor of value and interest. This particular system was evolved and devised for the of Rio Grande High School Band in Al­ Band buquerque. It has been successful for four years and has more than fulfilled its objectives. This award system is designated to receives the top award. The average encourage and recognize the countless student should normally receive three number of extra hours devoted to musi­ awards during the three year period. cal activity and study by the band The administration of this system is NATIONAL BAND ASSOCIATION members. This improves the quality of made quite simple by appointing a the band and aids greatly in developing ASSOCIATE MEMBER MENC responsible band member as point sec­ and maintaining a healthy band atti­ retary. The duty of this secretary is to By action of the Executive Board of tude. record the points as they are earned the Music Educators National Con­ This particular system is based en­ onto a master point chart. This chart ference the National Band Association tirely on time spent on approved musi­ is on display in the band room and has been approved as an associated cal activities conducted outside of regu­ shows the current total of points and member with the M E N C . The action lar school hours. It is not involved in previous awards of each member. Each which was in the words of M E N C Presi­ any way with the grading system. Band award is indicated in a different color. dent Allen Britton ‘‘unanimous and members are given a certain number of The number of points awarded for enthusiastic11 took place at the bi­ points for these various activities such each activity and the totals for the annual meeting of the MENC in Chica­ as performances and extra rehearals; awards is completely arbitrary and has go at the Board meeting on Sunday, for participating in special groups, such to be adapted to each individual situa­ March 18. as the dance band, honor groups, All- tion. By this action the National Band State groups; for participating in solo Rules, Regulations ands Procedures Association takes a place along with and ensemble programs; for individual for the Rio Grande High School Band the National School Orchestra Associa­ practice; and for all other extra activi­ Award System. tion and the American Choral Directors ties. Points are also awarded to the Points will be awarded as follows: Association as another associated or­ band officers, the drum major, set-up Performance ...... 50 points ganization in the M E N C structure. crews, and for perfect attendance at all extra rehearsals and performances. Rehearsals...... 15 points per hour The National Band Association, or­ They arc also awarded for the success­ Sectionals, Dance Band Honor Band, ganized in Chicago on September 11, ful completion of specific playing Orchestra winds, Ensembles, Extra 1960, quickly grew to become the assignments. large group rehearsals. Youth Symphony .... 15 points rehearsal largest band association in the United Band members accumulate these 25 points performance States. points during the three years that they All-State ...... l...... 200 points are members of the band. A total of six By its association with the M E N C Solo and Ensemble participants awards may be earned during this three the NBA can better serve band direc­ 100 points (plus rehearsals) year period. Each award is presented tors throughout the country at the Other special groups (All-City, when the band member has earned a state, divisional, and national levels and Area, etc. on audition basis specific number of pointts. The number by serving the band movement specifi­ 100 points of points for each award must be care­ cally can further music education in Home Practice (M ajor fully determined so that only those general. instrument) ...... 10 points per hour students who have devoted much more Home Practice (Secondary than the average amount of extra time instrument) ...... 5 points per hour Phi Beta M u (From Page 1) Band Officers RHOADS ELECTED TO ABA President ...... 50 points per year burg High School; Harold D. Burn- Win. E. Rhoads, director of bands at other officers...... 25 points per year worth. Wagon Mound Public Schools; Point Secretary...... 100 points per year Cecil T. Garrison, Santa Fe Schools; the University of New Mexico, was elected to the American Bandmasters Drum M a jo r ...... 100 points per year Rollie V. Heltman, Los Alamos High Association at their annual meeting at Sponsored non-school musical School; Norvil E. Howell, Clovis High Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, grou p ...... 5 hours per rehearsal School; Jess Lara, Gallup High School; 10 points per perfromance and William 1). Maxey, Zuni Public March 8. This group functions very much as a band honorary fraternity, so Completion of specific playing Schools. that it is a singular honor to be chosen assignment ...... 100 points The Phi chapter of New Mexico is to be a member of this group. Only Attendance at othe music perfor­ the twenty-first chapter to be estab­ nine new members were elected to the m an ces...... 20 points lished in the United States, according organization totaling 150 members. Mr. Perfect attendance, no tardiness, to Dr. Carey, Naional president. The Rhoads is the first New Mexican to be at all band rehearsals and perfor first chapter was established in Texas elected to join A B A in its thirty year mances ...... 100 points per year in 1938. history. (To Page 22)

— 21 Awards (From Page 21) Youth Symphony must present a rehearsal or performance indicating Set-up crew ...... 20 points per hour tha£ you were there. 1 alee Awards will be presented for the follow­ 6. A major instrument is defined as ing Total Points: the one you play in band. A sec­ Q a o J / J c a First Award— Band Letter— 500 pts. ondary instrument is defined as Second Award— Band Pin— 1200 pts. one you are learning, one you used witn you ... Third Award— Pin Guard— 2000 pts. to play, or piano. In some cases, Fourth Award-Band Medal— 2900 pts. with the band director’s approval, Fifth Award— Trophy Cup— 3900 pts. a secondary instrument may be Sixth Award — Plaque — 5000 pts. counted as your major instrument. 1. The point secretary will be ap­ 7. A sponsored non-school music pointed by the band director. This group must be sponsored and super­ person must have a study hall. vised by an adult and must be ap­ 2. Practice slips must be signed by proved for points by the band direc­ both the student and parent and tor. The total number of points presented at the beginning of re­ per year for this is limited to 200. hearsal each Friday. 8. The points given for perfect atten­ 3. Attendance at other music per­ dance at all events with no tradies formances must be verified by a will be given after the final band note signed by parent and, if pos­ activity of the year. PojUaJUe sible, a printed program of the per­ 9. Band officers will be given points formance. when elected. The drum major will 4. A keeper of points will be appointed be given points after marching sea­ SHELLS by the band director for each group son. involved in rehearsals. This per­ 10. The point secretary will be given son must record the names of those points when appointed. and RISERS present at each rehearsal and pre­ 11. The set-up crew will be appointed Improve the sound sent this to the band director for his by the band director and will re­ of your group 100% signature. ceive points after each activity in­ For complete informatbn 5. Members of special groups such as volving setting up the band. write note signed by parent after each 12. A series of specific playing assign­ Wenger Music Equipment Co. FIRST 25 Wenger Bldg., Owatonnc, Minn.

DIVISION! ments will be available to each ; member of the band in aedition to i YOUR BAND will set the • regular assignments. These will be ; pace in “Eye Appeal” substantial assignments and must I be very well prepared to receive j uniforms by SOL FR AN K the points. UNIFORMS, INC. For perfect 13. The point secretary must notify the fit... finest tailoring. . . band director when a student has earned points for an award. The creative design and highest award will then be presented at a quality fabrics and person­ convenient time during rthearsal. alized service, always specify 14. All band members who have re- i Sol Frank Uniforms. Write ceivecl awards during the year will be recognized at the final land con- • for information, samples, cert in the spring. They will also prices. be recognized at the school honors A representative is near you. assembly. 15. Any change or additions tc be made in this system must be voted on by the band and approved by the band director. 16. All forms indicating points to be given must be signed by the band director and initialed by :he point secretary after the points have been recorded. These forms are to be ! kept in the band director’s office and will be used to double check point totals. (To °age 24)

— 22- MENC STUDENT CHAPTERS GILLIAN BUCHANAN

State Chairman UNM MENC STUDENT CHAPTER HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY MENC The MENC Student Chapter at the The year 1962 marks the re-estab­ University of New Mexico serves as the Student lishment of a student chapter of M E N C governing body for the music students. Chapters at New Mexico Highlands University Each M ay new officers are elected for with Jerome Garfield as faculty spon­ EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY the coming year. Mr. Charles Atkinson, sor. The Chapter decided to sponsor a a music major from Las Cruces, was in festival to occur annually on Highlands The choral department of the School day; this year’s festival was successfully of Music at Eastern New M xico U ni­ charge of the election. For the school held on April 14-th. versity has ben quite active this past year 1962-63 the following officers have year. The University Concert Choir of been elected: Charles Bader, Farming- Bands, Choruses, Ensembles and solo­ ists from high schools through out the 50 voices made a five day tour through ton, President; Carolyn Hibbard, Ft. the southern part of New Mexico in state were invited to participate. All Bayard, Vice President; Joy Byrnes, early November, which included 12 of the participants performed in the concerts in addition to a home concert Albuquerque, Secretary; and Troy afternoon of April 14th and received on campus before the tour. The group’s Brazell, Albuquerque, Treasurer. certificate awards and criticisms of spring concert was presented on April their performances. Trophies were 1 and included works by Gesualdo, given to the best performing groups and Bach, Grieg, Kodaly, Britten and soloists and those receiving these Thompson. The choir also has served Symphonic Band. This number was per­ awards appeared on a concert in the as the stage chorus for the annual formed at the recent national M E N C evening. Groups and soloists receiving variety show “ Swanee” and the spring convention in Chicago. The Opera trophies were: Sandia High School opera. The Choral Union which con­ Workshop has had two major projects choir from Albuquerque; Robertson sists of 150 voices presented portions this year. In December they presented High School concert band, Las Vegas; of the Brahm’s Requiem on the fall Menotti’s “ The Consul” in the round West Las Vegas combination junior orchestra concert, Honegger’s oratorio and "M adam e Butterfly” by Puccini on high and high school band; Flute quar­ “ King David’’ with orchestra in Decem­ M ay 10, 11, 12. All of the roles in these tet from Las Vegas Robertson High; ber and a Palm Sunday presentation of operas are performed by undergraduate Peggy Scheihagen, flute solo Kathy “ The Messiah” with orchestra. 'They students. The summer opera workshop M cM urray, vocal solo; and Terry Hill, will conclude the year’s activities by production will be “Kiss Me Kate.” All piano solo. A trophy in Baton twirling performing the “ Prolog to Mefistofeles” of these groups are under the direction was given to Ainillia Lucerro of West by Boiti-Bainum with the University of George E. Umberson. Las Vegas High School.

Front Row: Mr. Litra Romero, Director of West Las Vegas Band, Roberta Belcher, Laurie Terr, Peggy Scheighen, Terry Hill, Mr. A1 English, Director of Robertson High School Band. Back Row: Harry Blake, President of MENC Student Chapter Highlands, Judy Krutzner, Mr. Jerome Garfield, MENC Advisor at Highlands, and Kathy McMurry.

— 23 Violin Bow (From Page 11) Awards (From Page 22) 24. A code showing exactly the activity perienced previously. His first new 17. Each student is urged to double earning points is as follows: kinesthetic experience may not produce check the point total at various A. performance an immediate improvement, but even­ times and report any discrepancy B. sectional tually through experimentation and dif­ to the band director. C. Dance band ferentiation, he will choose those ex­ 18. To earn the maximum number of D. Honor band periences which produce the desired points, each band member must at­ E. Orchestra winds musical results most efficiently. In dis­ tend all band functions, be active in F. Solo or Ensemble cussing the acquisition of right arm special groups, and establish a G. Extra rehearsal mobility and flexibility it must be regular schedule of home practice. H. Youth Symphony assumed, due to the limitation of this J. All-State ' article, that the general picture is cor­ 19. Each student should bear in mind K . Special groups rect, with weight centered straight that the primary purpose of this L. Home practice through the body from the top of the system is to improve the band and M. Band officers head to he heels. The shoulders are not that points are only a means of N. Non-school group raised and the point of the chin is recognizing the extra time required O . Playing assignment dropped firmly upon the center of the of you in a successful band pro­ P. Attend other concerts chinrest with the nose in line with the gram. This point system will be R. Perfect attendance bridge and fingerboard. The head completely useless if students begin S. Set-up crew should not be tilted to either side, but to dedicate themselves to earning should be so balanced as to eliminate points instead of learning music. The point secretary will use this the sensation of muscular activity or 20. Points as outlined for any activity code for each entry of points. Awards contraction on either side of the neck. will be reduced by one half if you will be indicated as follows: Before upper-arm mobility can be are tardy. discussed it is necessary to investigate 21. No points will be awarded for any First ...... Red the manner in which the bow is held, band activity to those students not Second ...... Blue and the amount of flexibility obtainable in complete uniform. in wrist, hand and fingers. Without Third ...... Green such flexibility upper-arm mobility is 22. In case of doubt concerning the Fourth ...... Brown greatly hampered, and discomfort when validity of practice slips, the band F ifth ...... Orange director will check with the parents. bowing at the frog is amplified. Wrist, Sixth ...... Black hand and fingers must be considered 23. Points are accumulated over a three collectively when attempting to gain year period. The Point Chart will be as follows: flexibility, for stiffness in one member is usually transmitted rapidly to an­ NAME AWARDS POINTS other. It is best to observe the wrist | Code and Date first, because in his preoccupation with 1 1 | Total correct placing of the fingers on the 1 1 1 | A-50 2/17/62 L-80 2/20/62 P-20 2/21/62 bow, the student often unconsciously | John D oey 1 1 1 50 130 150 contracts the back (top) of the wrist, 1 1 thus producing excessive pressure be­ 1 1 tween thumb and opposing fingers. With right arm at his side, the student should bend his elbow until the lower NEW EDITIONS OF CLARINET SOLOS arm and upper arm form a right angle. In Sheet Music Form From The hand and fingers should dangle "SIXTEEN GRAND SOLOS DE CONCERT" loosely from the wrist joint, and the bow, which is supported in the middle Arranged by Daniel Bonade of the stick by the left hand (frog ANDANTINO — Jeanjean...... 1.25 pointing toward the right), is placed in CONCERTINO — Weber (Revised by Hite)...... 1.00 the right hand so that the stick crosses CANZONETTA— Pierne...... 1.25 FANTAISIE — Saubert...... 1.50 the second finger at the third joint FANTAISIE CAPRICE — Lefebvre...... 1.25 (counting from the hand). The thumb FANTAISIE ORIENTALE — D'Ollone...... 1.50 will be curved outward so that its tip FIRST FANTAISIE — Marty...... 1.50 contacts the stick and the end of the FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLE BEE— Rimsky-Korsakoff ...... 1.00 INTRODUCTION ET RONDO — Widor Op 72...... 1.25 frog opposite the second finger. The MELODIE ET SCHERZETTO — Coquard...... 1.00 other fingers will slant slightly so that SARABANDE ET THEME VA RIE— Hahn...... 1.25 the index finger curves around the SCHERZO BRILLANTE — Jeanjean...... 1.50 stick at some point on the middle SICILIENNE AND RIGAUDON — Francoeur...... 1.00 SOLO DE CONCOURS — Messager...... 1.00 phalange, the fourth finger resting on WESSEX PASTORALE— Stocks...... 1.00 top of the stick. All fingers and the Collection "Sixteen Grand Solos de Concert" thumb should be gently rounded. The Clarinet and Piano, Complete...... 6.00 contact points of the thumb and second We are owners and distributors of ANDRAUD, finger are standardized, but those of SANSONE, VICTOR and A. R. CASAVANT CATALOGUES. the other fingers may be variable de­ Ask for our complete new catalogue. pending upon the part of the bow in Nationwide Sheet Music Service use at the time, and the type of articu­ SOUTHERN MUSIC COMPANY lation required. MOO Broadway San An+onio 6, Texas (To Page 26)

— 2 4 — SWNMMEA NORTHEASTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL NMMEA DISTRICT VII ORGANIZES The North Eastern New Mexico District V II of the New Mexico The Southeastern District, N M M EA, Music Association held its annual Music Educators National Conference lonsored three music festivals this Music Festival in Raton Friday and held an organization meeting Tuesday Dring involving 4000 students from Saturday, April 13th and 14th. Norman afternoon, April 24, at Albuquerque 1 elementary, junior high, and high Arnett, District Chairman was in High School Auditorium. District VII hools from southeastern New Mexico. charge. Elmer Henry acted as Festival includes Bernalillo County. In atten­ The High School Instrumental Music Chairman and Harold Burnworth, sec­ dance were approximately 45 persons estival was held Saturday, March retary and treasurer. from the University of New Mexico, l, on the campus of Eastern New The adjudicators were Bill Hays, Jay St. Josephs College, The Albuquerque lexico University at Portales with 18 Campbell and Russell Hillock, all from Public Schools and the Albuquerque gh school bands and orchestras par- Adams State College, Alamosa, Colo­ Parochials Schools. The meeting was cipating. Class D bands included M el- rado. called to order by Mrs. Virginia LaPine, >se, Ruidoso, Ft. Sumner, Tatum, Participating bands and their direc­ supervisor of music, Albuquerque Pub­ agerman, Dexter, and Jal. Class C tors were: Raton, Elmer Henry; Raton lic Schools, and Helene Fisher of Albu­ inds were Eunice and Tucumcari Junior band, Pat Chavez; Springer, querque High School acted as recorder. hile Artesia, Lovington and Portales Norman Arnett; Roy, Duke Stephen­ Mrs. LaPine announced the intent of irformed in Class B. Class A bands son; Mosquero, Mrs. Ethell Lee Wes­ the meeting. Dr. Jack R. Stephenson, ere Sandia, Hobbs, Roswell, and ter; Wagon Mound, Harold Burnworth; as president of S W M E N C , spoke con­ lovis. Artesia and Hobbs also entered Trinidad, Mr. Romero; Clayton High cerning the importance of organizing gh school orchestras. Judges heard School, Wayne Skeem; Clayton Junior to the music education picture in Berna­ 15 soloists and 124 small ensembles. Band, Doug Cornwall. First division lillo County and to the importance of )99 participants were enrolled for the ratings were awarded to both the Clay­ District Seven’s contribution to N M stival. Adjudicators were Don H ad- ton bands. MEA. A committee had drawn up a ad, Amarillo College; W. O. Latson, Participating choruses were from proposed constitution which was pre­ marillo High School; Wayne Muller, Raton, Clayton, and Des Moines. Di­ sented, voted upon and approved. O f­ marillo Tascosa High School; Rex rectors were Elmer Henry, Pat Chavez, ficers were elected for a two-year term helton, Borger High; Ray Robbins, lone Cornwall, and Mrs. Cloe Clark. of office. They included: hillips High; G. T. Gilligan, Kermit Highlight of the Festival was the President: Robert Farley, Rio Grande igh; Harry Blake, Highlands U n iv.; adjudication of the bands on Friday High School. ■regg Randall, Las Cruces High; night with the public invited to attend Band vice president: Ted Rush, Sandia /ynne Harrell, Wichita South High, and the Festival Concert Saturday High School. ad Kenneth Thompson, Wichita East night, with All District Honor Band and Choral vice president: Arthur Loy, [igh. Honor Chorus along with the selected Highland High School. Artesia High School was the site of ensembles and solos, participating. Orchestra vice president: Douglas Hill, le Junior High Instrumental Music came from Portales, Clovis Marshall, Washington Junior High School. estival on April 7. Groups from 16 Carlsbad Eisenhower, Tucumcari, Lov­ hools participated with a total of 1025 Elementary vice president: K . L. ington, Roswell North (2 ), Roswell udents entered. 227 soloists and 81 en- Higgins, Elementary Schools, Al­ South (3), Roswell East (2), Carlsbad :mbles performed at this festival. Class buquerque Public Schools. Alta Vista (3), and Artesia Zia (3). bands came from Ft. Sumner and College vice president: James Thorton, Class D High School choirs entered unice while Class EE bands were from University of New Mexico from Ft. Sumner and Dexter while .rtesia Zia, Carlsbad Eisenhower, Class C choirs came from Eunice and Secretary-Treasurer: Helene Fisher, larlsbad Alta Vista, Roswell North, Tucumcari. Class B choirs were Por­ Albuquerque High School. .oswell East, Roswell South, Loving- tales (3) and Lovington (2 ). Class A m, Tucumcari, Portales, Clovis Gattis, choirs were from Roswell (4 ), Clovis nd Clovis Marshall. Other entrants (3), Hobbs (4), Carlsbad (3), and SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT lcluded a Class EE orchestra from Alamogordo. Solo entries also came iitesia Zia and soloists from Hager- from Ruidoso and Capitan. 232 vocal Lewis Spencer, choral director at lan. Adjudicators for the Junior High solos, 75 piano solos, and 80 vocal en­ Las Cruces High School and president nstrumental Festival were Don Had- sembles were entered from the various of the Southwest District reports the ad, Amarillo College; Fred Stockdale, schools. Adjudicators for the Vocal first All-Junior-High Music Festival .ubbock Monterey High; Orland But- Festival were Jane Snow, Walter Keller, for the Southwest District was con­ ;r, Lubbock Adams Junior High; and Charles Davis from the LTniversity sidered a definite success. The host Iregg Randall, Las Cruces High : Hugh of New Mexico; Gene Hemmle, Evelyn school was Lynn Jr. High at Las Cruces. 'reble, New Mexico Western; James McGarrity, and Gene Kenney from Jack Zika was Chairman. There was Vhitlow and James Thornton, Univer- Texas Tech; Don Moore, Hereford, much more participation in the solo ity of New Mexico; David Wright, Texas and Cloys Webb, Perryton, and ensemble events than when the ibilene Christian; Dale Kempter, EN Texas. Junior High schools were included in d U ; and Everett Maxwell, Abernathy, the high school festivals. S E N M M E A held its annual Spring Vxas, High. Meeting on M ay 12, at Roswell High The High School Festival was split On April 13 and 14 the combined School to select sites and adjudi­ into large groups— Deming, M ay 17, unior High and High School Vocal cators for next Spring’s festivals and to Bruce Firkins, Chairman; and the solo ’estival was held at North Junior High discuss reclassifications within the dis­ and ensembles— Lordsburg, M ay 26, a Roswell with 44 choirs and 1876 trict. President of S E N M M E A is Paul Roger Brandt, Chairman. tudents performing. Class F choirs Summersgill, Roswell FI igh School Marvin Wadley, Choral Clinic Chair­ ,rere from Monterrey Elementary, Ros­ Band Director. Bill Evans, Choral D i­ man, reports that Gene Kinney, of well, and Joe Stanley Smith Elementary rector at Carlsbad Alta Vista is Vice- Texas Tech is to be the clinician next Carlsbad. Class EE Junior High choirs (T o Page 26) October at N M S U .

— 25— Violin Bow (From Page 24) should lean lightly against the wall A S T A (From Page 13) turning slightly toward the right so cause the note to be qxite sharp Even after the wrist has been relaxed, that the entire upper arm from should­ during the descending line. excessive pressure might be applied by er to elbow' comes into contact with In the study of the lower extended the thumb and opposing fingers when the wall surface. The first, third, and position the first finger and rrm make the supporting left hand is removed fourth fingers are then slightly raised the necessary adjustment, vhile the from the stick. This fault may be visible from the stick so that the entire sup­ other fingers and thumb star in their in the position of the thumb which port of the frog comes from the thumb normal position. frequently bends inward in order to and second finger. The wrist should be B. Lower Extended Position gain a more secure hold upon the small checked to avoid stiffness and the 1. Raise the first finger aid extend area which is is permitted to contact. shoulders should not be raised. Now the it almost straight back The first Inward bending of the thumb is in­ bow is moved down and up slowly, finger will lie slightly cn its side, variably accompanied by a stiffening using about three inches at first and not the tips. of the wrist. O f course, the violin re­ gradually increasing to about 12 inches 2. The elbow will drop sightly to­ places the left hand in support of the without removing the upper arm from ward the top of the cdlo. Here other end of the bow, but there are the wall. The movement, originating again the first finger must not many times when the bow must be from the elbow joint, is visible in the leave the fingerboard when the raised from the instrument. Greater lower arm. The student must observe remaining fingers are placed on security of thumb placement can be the pivoting sensation of the thumb- the string. gained at first by placing the tip of the tip upon the frog, and also the rotation 3. In studying the student’s posi­ thumb underneath the frog so that it w'ithin the curve of the third joint of tion, the teacher will rotice that contacts the silver ferrule. This larger the second finger. The other fingers can the hand position is the same for platform makes the sensation of thumb- now be placed lightly into position and both upper and lower extended tip contact less precarious, and permits the exercise is repeated. The student position, but that different fin­ a loose grip between thumb and fingers will observe that if the fingers are not gers are used in moviig ot the as well as a relaxed wrist. The student clutching the stick, they will be free correct position. is now ready to experience the pivot­ to bend and straighten as the bowr After a careful study of the two ex­ ing sensation produced by the rotation moves to and fro. Also, the stick may tended positions the following short ex­ of the thumb-tip against the frog. Such be allowed to slide gently back and ercise will give the teacher m oppor­ rotation is the prerequisite to finger forth between the second and third tunity to check the studens under­ flexibility. The bow may be placed upon joint of the index finger. standing when moving in aid out of the A string near the middle with hair When the preceding exercises have the extensions. This may be usd on any flat. The player with his back to a wall been succesfully accomplished, the stu­ string and up to the fifth postion. The dent may then transfer his thumb from following example may be us*d in first beneath the frog to its proper place on position on the D string the stick. A special exercise may be E F G F S E N M M E A (From Page 25) useful at this phase in order to avoid 1 2 4 2 excessive gripping. With the full weight Eflat F G F President, and John M . Bealmear, of the bow resting on A or D string at 1 2 4 2 Portales Band Director, is Executive the frog, the fingers and thumb begin E Fsharp G Isharp Secretary-Treasurer. to crawl along the stick toward the 1 3 4 3 John M . Bealmear middle of the bow. The hand must not E Fsharp Gsharp Fsharp Exec. Secretary-Treasurer 1 + 2 + 4 4-2 SENMMEA (T o Page 27) (T o Page 27)

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26— jA S T A (From Page 26) Marching (From Page 1) The Band parents and band students Repeat many times until the thumb, student participating. For the Los Ala­ are carrying on a number of group and fingers and arm move freely and quickly mos band student, we expect to achieve individual fund raising projects such as: in the correct manner to the new hand a standard of accomplishment greater 1. The Mendez Concert position. than ever before. The experience of 2. Selling tickets for the Karate — Dale Kempter being a part of such a huge under­ Demonstration April 6. taking of organization and cooperative 3. Selling light bulbs, Lions Club effort will be an educational experience sponsorship. \ iolin Bow (From Page 26) that comes to the individual but seldom. 4. Bake sales completely student or­ ganized. leave its location over the strings, but Such a venture, of course, represents 5. Car wash— to be announced. the stick will be moved slowly across a tremendous cost for many people in 6. Babysitting, yard work, etc. the strings toward the point. The bow- time, effort, and money. The parents hair should be felt sliding along the and Students involved almost entirely 7. Movie ticket sales to be an­ nounced. back of the outward curved thumb as believe the expected educational values 8. Student dance— music to be fur­ the bow is inched along. After about of the participation to be worth the one third of the bow has been used, the effort. nished by student musicians from fingers and thumb will move the bow the band. in similar fashion in the opposite direc­ The Los Alamos High School Band 9. Others has been selected to represent the state tion until the correct position at the Each student will supply a substantial of New Mexico as well as Los Alamos. frog has been regained. Needless to say, amount of money on an individual If sufficient support and incentive is the sound will be extremely scratchy, basis. However, this is hoped to be forth coming to create the desire in the but tone quality is not the immediate kept to a minimum, if possible. The hearts and minds of the Los Alamos objective of this exercise. Although students are willing to do much, but High School to win national recognition finger motion is active in the crawling they can not do it all if they are to for their performance, untold amount exercise, it is important to remember properly take care of their school work of good will come to the entire music that in normal bowing, finger move­ first and then prepare themselves for education in the schools of New ments should be regarded as passive the competition. Mexico. reactions to the ever-changing angle The support and help from the state between the stick and forearm during The Los Alamos High School Band and community is needed if New the course of the stroke. Under no cir­ will carry the pride of the entire state Mexico is to be well represented at the cumstances should such active finger to the National Marching Band Com­ “Music M an ’ National Marching Band exercise be employed in actual bowing. petition, in Mason City, Iowa June 18- Competition at Mason City, Iowa, June (Continued in October Issue) 19, 1962. 18-19, 1962.

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