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Volume 66 Number 2 Winter 2015 Official Publication of the Kentucky Music Educators Association, a state unit of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education
Editorial Board: Robert Amchin (Chair), Bradley Almquist, Sara Francis
CONTENTS
Messages From KMEA 3 President’s Message ...... Debbie Kidd 5 Editor’s Message ...... George R. Boulden 7 Executive Director’s Message ...... John Stroube
Feature Articles 10 Listen and Learn: The Key to Effective Secondary General Music Instruction ...... George Ober and Joe Pergola 14 There is no “I” in Team ...... Meg Stohlmann 16 Profiles in Music Education: Brad Rogers News and Information 20 Constitutional Amendments 22 2014–15 District Awards 24 Salute to 2014 KMEA Marching Band Championships 29 2015 Professional Development Conference -Preregistration Forms and Information -Guest Conductors Photo by David Greenlee Participants in the 2014 KMEA State Marching Band -Performing Groups Competition. See results on page 26. 50 Candidates for KMEA Office 56 Election Instructions for Absentee Voting 58 Fern Music Education Scholarship 60 2015 Journal Cover Contest 62 In Memoriam Forms 58 KMEA Research Grant Available 59 Links to KMEA Forms
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2 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 From the President DEBBIE KIDD
EXPERIENCING THE COMMON BOND OF MUSIC
Throughout my life I have enjoyed sharing and thought of the wonderful experiences I had through- experiencing music with others. As a child my entire out my teaching career and looked forward to sharing family enjoyed singing along with the piano. My American folk music with the Japanese students. Little brother played trumpet in the high school band, my did I know how much THEY would teach me about sister sings in church and to her grandchildren, my American folk songs and the absolute joy of making father sang around the house, my mother served as music together! song leader in her church, my maternal grandparents Everywhere our delegation traveled music was sang in the church choir, and my grandfather sang in a a large part of the program whether it be a formal quartet. reception, banquet, informal dinner party, county fair, One of my most enjoyable teaching experiences private party, or school. Everyone appeared to know was in a Global Studies Magnet School in Lexington. “My Old Kentucky Home” and “Amazing Grace”. Learning and teaching music from a plethora of differ- Time after time I was asked to lead in the singing of ent countries helped me appreciate that every culture these beloved songs. Our Kentucky delegation enjoyed cherishes their country’s music as well as that of other hearing both a koto ensemble and a Japanese military countries. Students, teachers, parents and the commu- band perform medleys of Stephen Foster music. The nity at large shared and embraced the diversity of our koto is the national instrument of Japan with thirteen school population. International Night was a favorite strings that are strung over 13 movable bridges along event as our families shared food, dance, traditional the width of the instrument. Players adjust the string clothing, language, art, and music from many countries pitches by moving the bridges. representative of our school population. Music served Throughout a two day festival in honor of Paul to bind us together and bridge any communication Rusch, a Kentuckian who helped revitalize Hokuto gaps that may have existed. after the war, live music was performed on numer- Very often the music classroom is the first place a ous stages set up on the fair grounds. Japanese bands child with little or no English proficiency is successful. performed Kentucky Bluegrass as well as the music Seeing the joy in a child’s eyes when they understand of the Eagles and Alabama. The Bluegrass bands were how to play or sing a part, understand a concept, or impressive! receive positive feedback is something a teacher never Fortunately, the Japanese students enjoyed learning forgets. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said it best, the Kentucky folk songs as they played the dulcimer, “Music is the universal language of mankind”. washboard, limberjack and wooden spoons. Laughter During the month of October I received one of the and music resounded throughout the classroom as greatest gifts of my lifetime. I was invited to travel to principals, assistant principals, interpreters and stu- Japan as part of the Madison County and Hokuto City dents played and sang together. All administrators were Yamanashi Prefecture cultural exchange. My invita- supportive of the exchange and enjoyed seeing their tion included the opportunity to teach elementary and students actively engaged in music making. middle school students in the Yamanashi Prefecture. The principal in one of the Junior High Schools had In preparation for the trip, delegates enjoyed weekly a trumpet in his office and played in a Community Jazz lessons in Japanese language and culture. We quickly Band, as well as his school’s band, on special occasions. discovered the language was not as difficult as initially In this Junior High School there was even a beautiful feared and looked forward to immersing ourselves in grand piano in the front foyer. Another principal was the Japanese culture. As I prepared my lesson plans I rehearsing with the chorus in his elementary school
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As 2014 draws to a close I hope enjoy your time Over nearly 30 years, there have been championships away from the classroom and are able to spend time and top placements. We have performed in many with friends and family. For me, the Christmas sea- different competitions in several different “big name” organizations’ activities. We have evolved over time, son is also a wonderful time to celebrate the successes and I, as a band director, have grown to view the of the year and reflect on the things that didn’t quite activity a bit differently than I did when I was a novice go as expected. That’s one of the great things about teacher. our profession—always the opportunity to grow and No, we weren’t named a “champion” this week- improve! I hope you enjoy your time off and return to end. We weren’t considered to be “the best” at the classroom revitalized and ready to take on 2015. that competition. But that’s not why we were there. And, I hope to see you at our professional development Competition has become a minefield of philosophical conference in February. Please come celebrate the arts ideologies in the past several years. Some embrace it as the reason to exist. Others avoid it at all cost. Some and music education in Louisville. manage it well, while in other areas, it devastates • • • programs (and children). Any way you look at it, com- Social media takes a lot of hits these days, but petition is real, the pressure to participate is real, and occasionally you find a rose among the thorns. Back in the results are too often used to judge the value of a October a Facebook friend of mine wrote a marvelous program or its director(s). Our philosophy has always post. Gary Gribble, director of bands at Pope High been that we only compete with our own standards School (GA), is a veteran music educator and provides and achievement levels. We are not about compari- us a wonderful reminder of what is at the heart of what sons, we are about growth and learning. Here’s what we “won” on Saturday: we do. Enjoy! A group of young people learned a complex set of musical and physical responsibilities and performed Please bear with me for this long post…and please them with a sense of focus and determination. understand that it is not intended to be derogatory or Our freshmen, only weeks into a new and chal- judgmental toward anyone or any band program. It lenging activity, rose to the occasion and performed is also not meant to downplay or express any disap- like veteran members. pointment in my own group’s performance. Our children who have certain physical or devel- David Holsinger posted recently that he has seen a opmental challenges were out there alongside their lot of posts about all the awards and championships peers, in uniform, proudly playing and marching their earned as we go through this 2014 competition sea- show and doing their best. son…then asked “what about the bands that didn’t Students who are struggling in their academic win awards”? Mr. Holsinger is an astute gentleman courses memorized complicated parts, accessed liter- and a wonderful and inspiring teacher. I wanted to ally millions of pieces of information about playing give you the story of our band this past weekend. and marching, assessed their own performance as it We went to a competition. Not a huge prelims/ was happening and made positive adjustments that finals event, not in a huge domed stadium…and there showed understanding and the ability to think on was a moderate number of participants. We did not their feet (literally!). win any awards. We placed fourth. Our performance showed major progress from I hesitated at first to make this public and advertise our beginnings 10 weeks ago. Students who initially it on social media. Would it humiliate my students? struggled with the technical demands of the music Would it be seen by some as an opportunity to judge played their parts with confidence and accuracy. our group and our level of achievement in a nega- The crowd responded favorably to our perfor- tive manner? The more I considered it, the more I felt mance. Those who were nervous or intimidated by compelled to share. the thought of performing in front of a big crowd You see, our program has “been there” before. Continued on page 8
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By the time this issue of the Bluegrass Music News other things it recommends legislation, the establish- is posted online, and well before it arrives in mailboxes ment of policy, and addressing course descriptions. It around the Commonwealth, the Kentucky Coalition is timely and comprehensive, and I believe it will be for Arts Education (representatives of KMEA; the received respectfully. I hope we, the group of art educa- Kentucky Art Education Association; the Kentucky tion associations, can establish and maintain momen- Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation tum toward the realization of the goals established and Dance; and the Kentucky Theater Association) within its covers. will have met with representatives of the Kentucky Meantime, the day-to-day work of the KMEA Department of Education to formally present them office continues, and there is plenty of it. The KMEA with a paper of our creation entitled Visual and Board passed a budget that allows for the addition of Performing Arts Education in Kentucky: A Vision for the a part-time bookkeeper to the staff, and as I write this 21st Century. It will surprise no one that the principle just before Thanksgiving I have finally held several author of the work is KMEA past-president Tanya interviews for the job. I hope to hire very soon and thus Bromley, who has been studying the moving parts of begin to realize increased effectiveness by the office. our state education system with fervor since the enact- There are a number of projects that have been deferred ment of Senate Bill 1, 2009. The paper starts as follows: because it has been all consuming for the four of us to just take care of the ongoing care and maintenance “The arts are part of a balanced education, of the Association! We want to make some noticeable providing America’s learners with the essential changes, and this is an important step in that direction. knowledge and skills they need in order to be What changes do I envision? productive, college and career ready citizens.” As • A new website. Long requested, but impossible the twenty-first century emerges, artistic skills to attend to. We can’t just hire someone to build and ways of thinking are becoming a critical a site—the users have to be surveyed, priori- component and an integral part of the creative ties have to be weighed, and choices have to be work environment. In addition, the arts are made. exploding in importance in the global culture and • More automation of the entry process for economy. The overwhelmingly prevalent belief assessment. by Americans that “The American public values • Better and more timely service to all-state coor- a quality arts education in our schools,” and years dinators and the assessment managers. of multiple research studies confirm that students • More proactive contacts with state education who are provided arts-rich learning experiences decision-makers. (not to be confused with mere exposure to the • A richer, better conference. arts) do better in school higher levels of educa- • A more nimble association that is poised to react, tion, and are more engaged in public service in re-direct, and re-imagine what it can do and be their adult years. Most important, kids just need for music education in Kentucky. the arts. On the one hand, an association like KMEA can stagnate; or it can go in a hundred directions at once, This nineteen-page document attempts to show hardly able to keep up with what it is doing. In the the problems and their history, and propose solutions, middle somewhere is a vital, relevant organization that especially in regard to certification and the protection aligns its forces and has the capacity to look ahead. of time “in the school day for the specific study of the Attainment of that is really difficult, and it requires arts disciplines.” You will see it in its entirety fairly changes, any of which are inevitably unpopular with soon, and I hope you will take time to read it. Among some people within the organization. So an additional Continued on page 9
www.kmea.org 7 From the Editor, continued from p. 5 gave it their all and discovered the joy of performing the activity speaks more loudly than our words alone. and the feeling of accomplishment that comes with it. I’m not suggesting that you do not use any and all We also were fortunate to see and hear other fine resources at your disposal to help make things better bands and to appreciate their efforts and to learn for your students...and I am not suggesting that solos from them some important lessons on performance are not important in many musical selections...just quality. saying that sometimes we tend to do more for some Our parent volunteers got to see our students at aspects of our programs than we do for others...and their best…focused, energized, positive, and deter- often it is for the part that goes to competitions in mined, supportive of each other, working toward a which awards are a major focus. We need to take a common goal…not something they are likely to see good look at what we are doing and consider how it through a standardized test score, and certainly not serves all of our students. in a group that leaves many of its performers “on the No, we weren’t considered an “award winner” bench” during performances. based on the evaluation system at the contest this We also were able to look at our performance not weekend, but our rewards are the kind that will be as a disappointment based on scores, but as an expe- with those students for the rest of their lives. And you rience. An experience that gave us more insight and can’t engrave all of those things on a trophy. inspiration to go back and keep working on our art Now back to this week’s rehearsals and figuring form in order to create something that we are proud out how to grow as performers… of and can share with other audiences. • • • We did this while maintaining a balanced band pro- Do you have a story to share? Please send your com- gram in which we play symphonic band music in class ments and articles via email, [email protected]. every day, also performed a concert with three concert bands last week, and only rehearse the full march- Criteria for writing an article can be found below and ing band twice per week (and a single week of band at the KMEA website, www.kmea.org/bgmn. I hope camp). I should also mention that we have a separate you will take a moment to consider writing something halftime show for football games. We did not always for your state association journal. I would love to hear have this level of balance in our band program. from you. We did this while including any and all students • • • who expressed an interest in being a part of the band. We did this while spending only a fraction of the GUIDELINES FOR CONTRIBUTORS financial resources that some “championship” bands spend on design, consultation, staff, and equipment. FEATURE ARTICLES, LETTER, & NEWS ITEMS: We did this in order to learn more about ourselves, • Please use Microsoft Word, 12-point Times New and how to set goals and work toward achievement. Roman type, double-spaced, default (Normal) mar- As a veteran educator, I see and hear those who gins, no extra space between paragraphs or other talk about having a “balanced philosophy” and special formatting. “keeping perspective” and competing only to “better • Musical examples, illustrations, or other figures ourselves”. Sadly, some of these folks will say the should not be embedded in the text, but sent as words, but then couple those words with actions separate PDF or Word files. Please label them care- that scream the opposite. If we are truly interested fully, and indicate in the text where they are to be in the well being of our students, then our actions inserted. must demonstrate it. If the placement in the contest • Feature articles should be no more than 1500–2500 is not the focus, then that placement should not be the most central topic of conversation by the direc- words. tor after the event. Don’t get me wrong…I absolutely • Include a recent headshot. believe that we should congratulate our kids on achievement and that we should celebrate success… PHOTOS: but not by holding it over others or by making it the • Please use the highest resolution possible. Low- motivating factor of the group. resolution photos do not print well in a magazine. If you espouse that you are a “well balanced • To be considered for the cover, photos should be in band program,” take a moment to look at your orientation. It is helpful if there is space at the top finances and schedules. Where do you spend the of the photo above the visual center of interest to most rehearsal time? How much do you spend on accommodate the magazine’s masthead. each aspect of your program? Do you find ways to include all students, or do you select only those who DEADLINES: can perform at the highest levels and exclude the • Although later submissions are accommodated rest? Do you design your marching shows to allow when possible, items should be received by the musical growth for every member, or is the focus on visual effects and soloists while the majority of the 25th of July, October, January, and April. band takes on a background role? How we approach
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From the Executive Director, continued from p. 7 Michio, a lover of karaoke. In their home were two challenge is keeping the members onboard with what pianos, twelve kotos, an electric keyboard and a violin. is going on, and the reasons decisions are being made. One of their daughters teaches music in Cambodia and Quite a challenge, but your elected officers and this the other is a member of her school chorus and band. office will try to share news of procedural modifications Throughout their home there is music and laugh- and any policy changes approved by your Board. ter. Namiko sings in a Community Chorus and I was In the present, please let us in the KMEA office privileged to attend one of the weekly rehearsals. The know if we can help you in any way. choral sound was impressive and I was touched by their obvious joy of singing and thrilled when invited to participate. From the President, continued from p. 3 In Kentucky our 2015 Professional Development in preparation for a music festival. He was the soloist Conference is the result of careful planning by Division for one of the songs, and the students were excited he Chairs as well as our efficient staff in the KMEA office. would be performing with them. Support for music There is certain to be something for everyone at the education in the schools I visited was very strong. conference, and I know you are looking forward to My host family graciously took me to a Reed Organ attending as many concerts and sessions as possible. As Museum where the owner/caretaker was a retired you look over the conference brochure you will find music teacher. His wife was a retired art teacher. They numerous sessions that will provide insight, lessons, were a wonderful couple and he played numerous fresh ideas, and renew your love of music for music’s pump organs, accordions and other instruments for us. sake. I received a lesson in playing a pump organ and we all Don’t miss the chance to be inspired by Dr. Tim sang Stephen Foster songs together. Through music Lautzenheiser Friday, February 6 as he delivers the new friendships were forged and my love of music for Keynote Address followed by the KMEA State Awards music’s sake was restored. Presentation. Join me as we honor the outstanding I was fortunate to be a guest in the home of educators and supporters of music education across the Namiko, a professional koto player, and her husband Commonwealth. See you in February!
www.kmea.org 9 Listen and Learn: The Key to Effective Secondary General Music Instruction BY GEORGE OBER AND JOE PERGOLA
We propose that it’s time for all secondary general music teachers to employ the skills and techniques necessary to create a stimulating and effective secondary general music program in all our schools.
Secondary general music can be one of the most THE IMPORTANCE OF AURAL SKILLS challenging and one of the most rewarding courses for We live in a world where MTV, VH1 and YouTube music teachers. The multitude of requests for guid- have replaced aural acuity with visual imagery, the ance regarding curriculum and learning goals on social need to increase our students ability to better appreci- media teacher sites demonstrates widespread concern ate music by developing listening skills is essential. about teaching this subject. There is no question that We need to help our students develop the aural skills secondary general music instruction instills significant necessary to perceive the expressive qualities inherent discomfort in teachers who are assigned a full schedule in various musical styles. or just a single section. INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE ISSUES IN SECONDARY GENERAL This can be accomplished by having students under- MUSIC EDUCATION stand and recognize the basic elements of music such as Why do so many secondary music educators feel beat, tempo, dynamics, rhythm, instrumentation, and insecure when asked to teach general music? Perhaps form. The development of independent listening skills it’s the amount of preparation necessary to teach a for each basic element provides the building blocks for music course to predominately non-performing music the ability to (a) hear, (b) describe, and (c) identify the students! Maybe it’s the lack of a unified sequential qualities inherent in music of varying style. By incor- curriculum! Possibly it’s a question of which materials porating these basic skills into an instructional design, will be useful! Perhaps it’s the fear of disciplinary issues we can help all our students cultivate the skills needed due to a lack of confidence in the lessons being taught! to demonstrate an aesthetic response to music. Initially, Whatever the reason, music educators desperately need the basic elements of music should be described and resources and a research-based curriculum designed discussed in non-technical terms, supported by various specifically for today’s secondary general music student. learning activities involving description, creation, and performance all in conjunction with appropriate listen- LEARNING GOALS FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ing examples. It’s important to ask ourselves the following ques- Gradually, connections to proper terminology and tion. What are the essential skills and knowledge that musical symbols should be used to describe, analyze, all students should learn? For some educators the pri- and assess listening examples. mary goal is to have students perform on instruments such as recorder, guitar, percussion, and electronic INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES keyboard. In other programs the most important skill (Beat/Tempo) for all students is to know how to read and write tradi- Students need to internalize beat and tempo. With tional musical notation. From a humanities perspective repeated listening activities, students can learn to the primary goal may be to understand music history. maintain a steady pulse in varying tempos by clapping However, since the vast majority of students required or tapping. to take secondary general music are not members of a school performing group, the most important goal (Dynamics) must be the development of “listening skills.” The ability to recognize and identify various dynamic levels including crescendo and decrescendo is Continued on p. 12
10 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 www.kmea.org 11 Ober, Pergola, continued from p. 10 a listening skill all students can develop. Emphasis should be placed on current popular styles because success in introducing students to new musi- (Rhythm) cal concepts is considerably easier when the student is With developmental practice students can learn to dealing with familiar music. Plus, when students see audiate and perform notated basic rhythm problems. that “their music” is accepted by the teacher, they are Have students learn to compose four-measure rhythm more receptive to listening and learning about other patterns. styles of music. Secondary general music teachers must stay open-minded and up-to-date with the ever chang- (Form) ing styles of popular music. It is time secondary gen- Using simple song form, (Intro, Verse, Chorus, eral music develops a curriculum design and effective Bridge) students can develop the listening skills neces- pedagogy that builds the listening skills necessary for sary to graph song form. students to better appreciate the expressive qualities inherent in all styles of music. True knowledge of the basic elements of music is exemplified by aural recognition and oral description. George Ober, [email protected], is an accomplished In other words, students must be able to recognize jazz guitarist who has taught Middle School General Music each element in isolation and in relationship to other teacher and serves as Chairman of Fine Arts for the William elements present in the music. Students must be able to Floyd School District in New York. describe the function served by each element and how Joseph Pergola, [email protected], is the retired it is connected to the style being performed. Director of Fine Arts from the William Floyd School District on Eastern Long Island, New York. CONCLUSION Individual teachers must choose the best material This is a reprint of an article that appeared in suited for the level and age of their students. All styles the Summer 2014 Connecticut Music Educators of music should be employed: classical, jazz, rock, etc. Association News.
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www.kmea.org 13 There is no “I” in Team BY MEG STOHLMANN
…But there is an “I” in attItutde, PractIce and that responsibility every day, and I often pondered an wIn. I’m not sure where the first place I saw this catch off-handed remark made to me by one of the enlisted phrase, probably the back of a t-shirt, but I have held leaders at the academy. He told me to be successful as a on to its simple ideals from my time in the Air Force young lieutenant, I had to find the ranking chief master on through my current career as a high school music sergeant in my unit and glue myself to his/her side. teacher. Winning can be defined in many different ways Chief Master sergeants are the equivalent to a tenured and probably changes depending on the current goals full professor—they can’t be touched. They are experts set in front of you. Winning the scholarship to college, in their field and have the years of experience to earn winning the competition to perform for a state music them much respect. I was fortunate to have one of the conference, winning distinguished ratings at festival, finest chiefs that I had the pleasure of working with winning that coveted teaching job at the good school throughout my seven years in the military during my with the great program. But I have found that if we first duty assignment. I told this chief that I wanted to focus too much on the winning, we end up reverting learn from her, what to do, what not to do, and how back to that “I” that doesn’t belong in the team. to become a good officer and not just someone that Team for me has always meant the teachers that I the troops had to salute. I wanted to be a leader. Her have learned from, the cadre of lead- advice was simple: be present. That ers in their field, and the students that I wanted to be a leader. Her didn’t mean just showing up on I have had the privilege of teaching. time to work. It meant active listen- I learn more from my students than advice was simple: be pres- ing, walking around the squadron, they will ever learn from me. On any ent. That didn’t mean just sincerely asking people how they given day, I have the opportunity to were doing, what their concerns learn from over 130 diverse individu- showing up on time to work. were, how they were feeling, what als. Each has strengths and weak- It meant active listening, was going on with their family, hav- nesses; each brings something unique walking around the squad- ing your finger on the pulse of the to our encounters. Their teaching unit. So each week for two years, no informs my teaching. The act of ron, sincerely asking people matter how busy we were, the two being in a space with them and listen- how they were doing, what of us went on “walk-abouts.” We ing to them each day teaches me more had many buildings spread across their concerns were, how than anything I could have learned the base with our troops working sitting in a classroom on educational they were feeling, what was through the day and night. Our goal psychology or musical pedagogy. going on with their family… was to get to everyone at least once As a conductor, it is easy to lose each week, including the shift work- perspective on our role as teacher- ers. I cannot express how important leaders. As a graduate of the United States Air Force those encounters were with our troops. They loved and Academy, I spent four years in an intensive “leadership respected our chief so much because she cared about laboratory.” I learned a lot about leadership and how them. She was present and they knew that she was to work with people through my experiences at the sincere in her concern not just for the mission, but also academy, but what molded me most as a musician and for the people. leader in my classroom stemmed from experiences I That experience and her example shaped how I had as a second lieutenant stationed at Davis-Monthan have approached every job since. In graduate school, AFB in Tucson, Arizona. I was twenty-two years old I made sure that as the assistant conductor of the and found myself in charge of people old enough to be women’s choir, I didn’t just concern myself with what my parents. I had the power to take rank, pay and even my conducting gesture looked like and how much separate them from the Air Force. I felt the weight of podium time I was getting; I made sure I was present
14 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 with my professor. When I wasn’t in class, I was in her motivator of people. Where else can you learn those office; I was sincere in asking what she needed, how I skills than by attaching yourself to those who have could help, trying to anticipate her needs. Because of already achieved success in their careers? her trust, I was present during numerous phone call, We are the leaders of a Team whose goal is to make email exchanges, and conversations she was having at music together and bring joy to our students’ lives. I the time. I saw what it truly meant to do her job, the challenge you to find a mentor. Stick to them like glue. ups and the downs. Because of my presence, we shared Soak up their knowledge and learn from their triumphs philosophical discussions on teaching and music, I and failures. General of the Army George C. Marshall learned about her life, her career, what went well, what stated: “There is no limit to the good you can do if you she has learned since. In short, I learned so much more don’t care who gets the credit.” Create a team of men- from just listening and being present with her than I tors around you; keep your attitude in check; practice, ever did sitting in the classroom. practice, practice and I guarantee that you will win. I feel privileged that I took a circuitous path to the classroom and the music profession. I know that the Meg Stohlmann, [email protected], is experiences I had as an officer in the military molded in her 4th year as director of the choral and guitar programs my philosophy on education and in turn have prepared at Tates Creek High School in Lexington, KY. She previ- me to be a better teacher-leader. I see too many young ously taught at Henry Clay High School in Lexington and students concerned about their skills, what they look Bondurant Middle School in Frankfort. like in front of a classroom/ensemble, or what their teacher can do for them: so much I, I, I. A conductor This is a reprint of an article that apperaed in the October must be a leader, must be a competent musician and a 2014 issue of “Teaching Music,” a publication of NAfME.
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www.kmea.org 15 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BANDS Profiles in Music Education Brad Rogers TO HERE, Brad Rogers is currently serving in his twenty- wife, Patricia. play eighth year as band director at Oldham County High BMN: How did you become interested in music? School in Buckner, Kentucky. Prior to coming to BR: I’ve always been surrounded by music, I sup- OCHS in 1987, he held positions at Oakland High pose. My father is a musician (degree in vocal music YOU HAVE TO School (Murfreesboro, TN), Central High School from the University of Iowa) who was always involved (Columbia, TN) and Christian County High School in musical activities in church, local theatrical produc- (Hopkinsville). He is a 1978 graduate of Middle tions, and arts organizations wherever we lived while Tennessee State University and holds a Masters degree I was growing up. He taught school for a brief period in Music Education from the University of Louisville. in rural Iowa right out of school, but ended up in retail HERE. Mr. Rogers’ current responsibilities include marching, as a career. Until very recently, he produced a variety concert, and jazz bands at OCHS, AP Music Theory, musical show with local talent in Columbia, Tennessee; and assisting with the OCMS beginning band. The this began when he was sixty years old (he’s now eighty- BE OCHS band has performed with distinction on the three…and last year’s show was the final installment). marching field and concert stage, consistently earn- Probably the other reason was my beginning band ing Distinguished ratings at events in Kentucky, across experience in Newport, Arkansas. The program was so SPRING AUDITION DATES: the eastern United States and in Canada. The OCHS small, I was in the high school band after one year— JANUARY & , 201 Symphonic Band performed as a featured ensemble at marching halftime shows and struggling to keep up 30 31 5 the KMEA Professional Development Conference in as a seventh-grader. You had little choice but to pull FEBRUARY 13 &14, 2015 2006, 2010, and 2014, and also has served as a clinic yourself along, and quickly. We really weren’t very MARCH 6 & 7, 2015 ensemble at the Conference on three occasions. good, but we worked hard at what we did. The director Mr. Rogers has received numerous individual did a nice job of balancing all the different facets of the recognitions, including OCHS Teacher of the Year, band program. I really enjoyed the time there, and that MTSU Band of Blue Hall of Fame, Ashland Oil set me up for what came next. Golden Apple Achiever Award (twice), National Band BMN: What led to your decision to become a Association Citation of Musical Excellence, and the Phi music educator? Beta Mu Outstanding Bandmaster in Kentucky (2012). BR: Chance. My family moved from Arkansas He has served on the KMEA Executive Committee, to Columbia, Tennessee between my freshman and 5th District representative on the Marching Band sophomore year in high school (1971). Not unlike Council, KMEA Strategic Planning Committee, and most young people who are uprooted from friends and as the KMEA State Band Division chair (2008–2010). activities they have been around for years, I thought the He is currently serving as President-Elect of KMEA. world had come to an end. Professional affiliations include KMEA/NAfME, The day we moved into our first house in Columbia, National Band Association, American School Band a young man in the neighborhood stopped by while we Directors Association, Phi Beta Mu, Phi Delta Kappa, were unloading the truck. He introduced himself, and and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He has been a staff mem- asked the usual questions about where we lived before, ber with the Kentucky Ambassadors of Music European and things I was interested in. When I mentioned that tour since its inception in 2000, is active as a clini- I had been in band in my old school, he offered to take cian, adjudicator, and private instructor (clarinet), and me to summer band rehearsal at Columbia Central the performs regularly with the Louisville Concert Band/ following Monday. Chamber Winds Louisville. Mr. Rogers has also been When I arrived for that first rehearsal, I was greeted the conductor of the Oldham County Community by well over 100 band members and felt connected Band since 1989. He has two grown daughters (both immediately—but what made the biggest impression OCHS graduates), and he resides in LaGrange with his was the SOUND. I think that was the day I fell in love FOR MORE continued on page 18 INFORMATION VISIT WWW.UKBANDS.ORG 16 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BANDS TO play HERE, YOU HAVE TO BEHERE.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.UKBANDS.ORG www.kmea.org 17 Profile in Music Education, continued from p. 16 with the sound of a band. The directors were highly requirements are making it difficult if not impossible competent, and they provided great role models for to build and maintain viable classroom music oppor- the students. They expected great individual prepara- tunities at every level. Time for music in the daily tion and performance from everyone, and the students educational life of students is vital. As in any academic lived up to their expectations. Through the influence of or artistic discipline, it is consistent effort over time these men and the wonderful people in that band pro- in working with concepts and skills that lead to pro- gram over the next three years, I realized that I could ficiency. If the opportunity to learn is sporadic or not not be anything else but a music educator—and a fair sequential, developing confidence in one’s ability to number of my classmates realized the same thing. perform can be seriously undermined. BMN: Who or what were primary influences in BMN: Do you have any advice for the new music your early years in music education? educators in the classroom? BR: As an aspiring musician, the great musical BR: To be treated professionally, you have to present leadership from Harvey Haley (Newport High School), yourself as one. Tom Tucker and Bill Hull (Columbia Central). These If you want something to improve the outcomes or gentlemen provided many valuable opportunities along experiences for your students, develop a rational plan the way to grow as a musician and teacher, held me to get it, and ASK; you never know when the answer accountable for high musical standards, and were great might be “yes.” examples of what a great high school band director If you’re not married yet, choose wisely (see below). should “be.” This will make all the difference. At the next stage, Joseph T. Smith (MTSU), Dr. All we really know is what we have experienced, and John R. Duke (MTSU Clarinet professor), and Dr. what we have learned from others. Don’t ever turn your Phil Howard (MTSU) were the influences that kept me back on either source of knowledge. focused on the end goal, helped develop my skills as a You are probably in this business because someone leader and teacher, and placed an increasing amount made you believe people shouldn’t grow up without of trust in me during my time at MTSU. Joseph Smith music. Keep close to you what made you love music. had an incredible impact on me as a musician and Always pay forward through your students what you teacher, and was undoubtedly the biggest influence in received from those who influenced you. putting me on the path. Give. To your students; to your colleagues; to your Since beginning my first teaching job (Christian profession. You’ll always receive many times in return. County, KY) in 1979, there have been literally hun- Don’t be afraid to reinvent yourself or how you do dreds of colleagues and acquaintances that have been things when necessary. Only you will know the correct influential in shaping all that has happened since. Most way to do this…and you’ll likely have to do so more recently, one of the most significant of these people than once in your career. is Dr. Frederick Speck (U of L). Performing with the BMN: How do we as KMEA members serve as Louisville Concert Band/Chamber Winds Louisville the best advocates for music education? is an incredible learning experience; every rehearsal BR: KMEA members are the grassroots “contact and concert with that group makes me a better teacher, people” for music education at the local or school level. and subsequently improves my band. The Kentucky We have to speak clearly about the value of our disci- Ambassadors of Music affords opportunities for travel, pline to garner and organize the support of parents, teaching, and working with large numbers of young colleagues, and community and school leadership in people I might otherwise never have met. an effort to ensure all students have access to quality, BMN: What are some of the biggest challenges sequential opportunities to learn music at every educa- facing music educators in Kentucky? tional level in our schools. BR: Advocacy. Too many people in “high places” BMN: Who inspires you? aren’t either aware or convinced of the vital role music BR: My wife, Pat. Hands down. There is no way in education plays in building great people. Music edu- the world I could have survived in this profession with- cators are the logical choice to lead this charge. If we out her. She has been there for everything over the past aren’t successful, we risk being further marginalized by thirty-six-plus years; color guard instructor, confidant, those who make the big decisions on what, how, who, surrogate director, chaperone, counselor, office man- and when music is taught in our educational system. ager, librarian, proofreader, research assistant, sound- Contact time. The current push for STEM- ing board, and too many other roles to count. Because driven curricula and other time constraints driven by of her, I’ve been able to do what makes me who I am. continued on page 20 18 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015
www.kmea.org 19 Profile in Music Education, continued from p. 18 I’m a lucky man. lot, though. Oh, yeah…she’s worked full time (accounting and • Any Frederick Fennell/Eastman recordings, tax audits) for the last twenty-eight years, kept our especially of significant band works home together, and raised two beautiful daughters— • Duke Ellington: the Birthday Recordings with a little help from me, but not as much as I should • Trumpet Spectacular: Doc Severinsen and the have given, or she deserved to have. Cincinnati Pops A truly incredible person. • Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Any. BMN: If you were not a music educator what • Bill Chase: Chase would have been your career choice? • Chicago Transit Authority; anything prior to BR: I used to think about this, but not anymore. 1971. I am who I am, and what I am is a music educator. • The Criminal Trombone: Christian Lindberg Whatever is next, I’ll have to figure out. • Grand Funk Railroad. No kidding. BMN: What are your “10 must have CDs/DVDs • Anat Cohen: Live at the Village Vanguard for a desert island”? • Richard Stoltzman: Amber Waves BR: I don’t know if I can limit it to ten. They’d all be • US Marine Band: Col. John Bourgeois. Any. CD’s; I rarely watch movies, even on TV. I do listen a • (That’s eleven…and enough)
Constitutional Amendments to be Voted on February 2015
Two motions to change the by-laws passed a second ARTICLE IV—ELECTIONS reading at the summer, 2014 meeting of the KMEA Current Wording Board of Directors, and the changes are to be placed Section 7. Interim Appointments. If, for any reason, on the ballot in February, 2015: the office of a District President becomes vacant, ARTICLE III—GOVERNMENT it shall be filled by the State President upon the nomination by the remaining officers of that District. Current Wording Other District interim appointments may be made Section 4. District Officers. The officers of each KMEA by the remaining District officers upon nomination District shall consist of a President, Vice-President, by the District President or by any method which has President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and a sufficient been established by the district for filling such vacan- number of Chairs to adequately fulfill the duties in cies. each of the Divisions for which there are Chairs. The names of the district officers shall be sent by the Proposed Wording District President to the Editor of the Bluegrass Music Section 7. Interim Appointments. If, for any reason, News and the appropriate Division Chairs. the office of a District President becomes vacant, it shall be filled temporarily through appointment by Proposed Wording the State President in consultation with the remain- Section 4. District Officers. The officers of each KMEA ing officers of that District. At the next regularly District shall consist of a President, Vice-President, scheduled District meeting, the members will elect a President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and a sufficient new District President who will take office immedi- number of Chairs to adequately fulfill the duties in ately and serve the remainder of the existing term. each of the Divisions for which there are State Chairs. Other District interim appointments may be made by The names of the district officers shall be sent by the the remaining District officers upon nomination by District President to the Executive Director, the Editor the District President or by any method that has been of the Bluegrass Music News and the appropriate established by the district for filling such vacancies. Division Chairs.
20 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 BMN Transy Ad Yaden:Layout 1 12/8/14 12:03 PM Page 1 WhenMozartwas writing his horn concertos. . . …Transylvania was already educating young Kentuckians. Mozart lives on through his glorious music. Transylvania still prepares young people for self-aware, productive lives.
Music at Transylvania. Mozart, and a lot more.
Disclaimer. This isn’t really Mozart. It’s Alex Yaden (music education, Class of 2013), who has a great teaching job in metro Atlanta. We don’t know if he goes to work looking like this, but we wouldn’t put it past him. www.transy.edu/music
www.kmea.org 21 2014-2015 District Awards
DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 7 Elementary Teacher of the Year – Natalie Krupanksy, McNabb Elementary Elementary Teacher of the Year – Judi Reynolds, Southern Elementary Middle School Teacher of the Year – Kevin Suiter, Calloway County Middle School Middle School Teacher of the Year – Lois Wiggins, Edythe J. Hayes Middle School High School Teacher of the Year – Steven Page, Reidland Middle School High School Teacher of the Year – Terry Magee – Lafayette High School College/University Teacher of the Year – Todd Hill, Murray State University College/University Teacher of the Year – Jeff Johnson, University of Kentucky Friend of Music – Devonda Treece Friend of Music – Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra Citation for Service – Doug Van Fleet, Paducah Tilghman High School Citation for Service – Debbie Shelton, Morehead State University Outstanding Administrator – Art Davis, Principal, Paducah Tilghman High School Outstanding Administrator – Mike Henderson, Principal, Bryan Station High School DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 8 Elementary Teacher of the Year – Ben Harrison, Sutton Elementary Middle School Teacher of the Year – Alan Emerson, Madisonville-North Hopkins Elementary Teacher of the Year – Melanie Sanders, Mt. Sterling Elementary High School Middle School Teacher of the Year – Nick Diedrichsen, Rowan County Middle High School Teacher of the Year – Jenifer Wiggins, Owensboro High School School College/University Teacher of the Year – Stephen Pederson, Kentucky Wesleyan High School Teacher of the Year – Ashley Tyree, Montgomery County High School College College/University Teacher of the Year – Susan Creasap, Morehead State Friend of Music – Byron Lee University Outstanding Administrator – Tom Stites, Coordinator of Fine Arts, Owensboro Friend of Music – Terry Thompson, Retired Public Schools Citation for Service – Greg Detweiler, Morehead State University Outstanding Administrator – Mark Casto, Russell Middle School DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 9 Elementary Teacher of the Year – Andrea Nance, Briarwood Elementary Middle School Teacher of the Year – Bethney Salmon, Warren East Middle School Elementary Teacher of the Year – Mallory Draughn, Johns Creek School High School Teacher of the Year – David Dayton, Logan County High School Middle School Teacher of the Year – Rob Scheeler College/University Teacher of the Year – John Cipolla, Western Kentucky University High School Teacher of the Year – Debbie Evans, Belfry High School Friend of Music – Laura Good, Turner Foundation College/University Teacher of the Year – Wendy Saylor, June Buchanan School Citation for Service – David Graham, Jackson Academy Middle School Friend of Music – Country Music Highway Arts Inc. Outstanding Administrator – Brad Tolbert, Principal, Warren Central High School Outstanding Administrator – Donald Mobelini, Principal, Hazard High School
DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year – Cyndi Chadwick, Campbellsville Elementary Elementary Teacher of the Year – Jon Oliver, Hunter Hills Elementary School Middle School Teacher of the Year – Matt Baucum, East Hardin Middle School Middle School Teacher of the Year – Priscilla Wilkerson, North Laurel Middle High School Teacher of the Year – Brian Froedge, North Hardin High School School College/University Teacher of the Year – Reese Land, Campbellsville University High School Teacher of the Year – Mark Felts, South Laurel High School Friend of Music – 1st Sgt. Michael Aloisi, 113th Army Band College/University Teacher of the Year – David Etter, University of the Citation for Service – Kent Sanders, At-Ease Travel Cumberlands Outstanding Administrator – Nanette Johnson, Hardin County Superintendent Friend of Music – Betty Comer, Gibson Music Citation for Service – Nannie Hays, Retired DISTRICT 5 Outstanding Administrator – Ed McNeel, Corbin Schools Superintendent
Elementary Teacher of the Year – Sloan Burroughs, Painted Stone Elementary DISTRICT 11 Middle School Teacher of the Year – Tammy Oerther, Shelby County Middle School High School Teacher of the Year – Justin Romney, South Oldham High School Elementary Teacher of the Year – Lynita Brown, Kit Carson Elementary School Friend of Music – Charlie Conrad, Conrad Music Middle School Teacher of the Year – Jeremiah Fowler, Clark Moores Middle School Citation for Service – Jan Gibson, retired High School Teacher of the Year – Jason Bowles, Estill County High School Outstanding Administrator – Michelle Wilhite, Assistant Principal, East Oldham College/University Teacher of the Year – David Clemmer, Eastern Kentucky Middle School Unversity Friend of Music – David Hall, Hurst Music DISTRICT 6 Citation for Service – Lisa Surbeck, Kentucky Music Educators Association Outstanding Administrator – Elmer Thomas, Madison County Superintendent Elementary Teacher of the Year – Melissa Little, Grant’s Lick Elementary Middle School Teacher of the Year – Alison Peeno, Turkey Foot Middle School DISTRICT 12 High School Teacher of the Year – Josh Huff, Campbell County High School College/University Teacher of the Year – Karen Koner, Northern Kentucky Elementary Teacher of the Year – Paul Robinson, Brown School University Middle School Teacher of the Year – Katherine Hunt, Farnsley Middle School Friend of Music – Jonathan Eaton, Northern Kentucky University High School Teacher of the Year – Paul Shepherd, Ballard High School Citation for Service – David Dunevant, Northern Kentucky University College/University Teacher of the Year – Steven Rouse, University of Louisville Outstanding Administrator – Jerry Cline, Assistant Principal, Turkey Foot Middle Friend of Music – Mark Tate School Outstanding Administrator – Teri Reed, Principal, Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
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www.kmea.org 23 2010 KMEA Marching Band Championships 2014 KMEA Marching Band Championships
24 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 2010 KMEA Marching Band Championships 2014 KMEA Marching Band Championships
www.kmea.org 25 The Bluegrass Music News salutes the 2014 State Marching Band Championship Finalist Bands and Their Directors
CLASS A Governor’s Cup – Williamstown High School, Chris Hedges Second Place – Beechwood High School, Joe Craig Third Place – Murray High School, Tim Zeiss Fourth Place – Hazard High School, Pauletta Smith
CLASS AA Governor’s Cup – Garrard County High School, Chris Vance Second Place – Estill County High School, Jason Bowles Third Place – Washington County High School, Debbie Harrod Fourth Place – Trigg County High School, Andrew Mroch
CLASS AAA Governor’s Cup – Russell County High School, Curtis Ervin Second Place – Adair County High School, Tom Cuse Third Place – Bourbon County High School, Eric Hale Fourth Place – Boyle County High School, Tim Blevins
CLASS AAAA Governor’s Cup – Madisonville-North Hopkins High School, Randy Adams Second Place – Grant County High School, Tim Dailey Third Place – Anderson County High School, Patrick Brady Fourth Place – John Hardin High School, Brian Ellis
CLASS AAAAA Governor’s Cup – Madison Central High School, H. Brent Barton Second Place – Lafayette High School, Chuck Smith Third Place – Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Jeff Hood Fourth Place – North Hardin High School, Brian Froedge
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Dear KMEA Members, School Administrators and Friends,
Shake off the winter chill and register today for the 57th annual Kentucky Music Educators Association’s Professional Development Conference February 4–7, 2015. Our conference helps us continue to grow as educators, invigorate ourselves, learn new techniques, glean new lesson ideas, share ideas, and reconnect with colleagues. The 2015 Professional Development Conference is a comprehensive event for Kentucky music educators and serves to provide a multitude of opportunities for professional development as well as musical and personal inspiration.
The 2015 conference will feature performances by Kentucky’s finest elementary, middle and high school ensembles, as well as outstanding university and community groups. Through rigorous audition processes, the Kentucky All-State ensembles will showcase the finest student talent from across the state. These students will have the opportunity to work with nationally recognized clinicians as they prepare for their performances as well as become acquainted with other talented students. Clinic sessions will provide music educators with ideas and materials to refine and enhance their teaching skills. As you look through the 2015 Clinic Sessions and Conference Performances brochure you are certain to find something that piques your interest. In addition, exhibitors will have a wide selection of music, instruments, products, novelties, and materials. The 2015 conference is certain to appeal to music educators in all disciplines and at all levels.
The Keynote Address Friday, February 6, features Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser with the KMEA State Awards Presentation immediately afterward. Make plans to support your fellow teachers, administrators, and music industry recipients as they receive well deserved recognition at the state level. Their Kentucky Music Educators Association contribution to music in Kentucky’s schools is impressive and each recipient is worthy of our thanks and gratitude. Professional Development Conference Louisville, Kentucky I encourage you to register early and save. Registration is available online at our KMEA website February 4–7, 2015 (http://kmea.org/CONFERENCE/onlinereg.asp), or through the form included in this brochure. I look forward to seeing you in Louisville in February! Kentucky International Convention Center The Kentucky Center • Cathedral of the Assumption Sincerely, Hyatt Regency of Louisville • The Galt House Deborah Kidd, President Kentucky Music Educators Association 30 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 2015 Exhibitors (as of November 14, 2014)
A Cappella Festival of Kentuckiana — 605 M–R Music — 123–129/222–228 Asbury University Music Dept. — 423 Mel Owen Music — 314–318 At–Ease Travel — 100 Miles Ahead Music — 201–300 Berea College — 622 Moore & Moore Fundraising — 415–417 Bumblebee Fundraising, LLC. — 106 Morehead State University — 509–511 Century Resources — 401–403 Murray State University — 306–308 Charms Office Assistant — 619 Music For All — 102 Chop Saver — 419 Music Travel Consultants — 302 Conn–Selmer Inc. — 405–407 QuaverMusic.com — 615–617 Conrad Music Service — 502–504 River Park Center — 609 DeMoulin Bros. — 402–404 Royal Music Company, Inc. — 409–411 Don Wilson Music — 406–408 School Spirit Coffee — 410 Doo Wop Shop — 217–219 Southern Illinois University Carbondale — 610 East Tennessee State University — 205 Stanton’s Sheet Music — 501–507/600–606 Eastern Kentucky University — 323–422 Super Holiday Tours — 203 Eastman Music Company — 516–518 Taylor Tours — 500 Gordon Bernard Customized Calendars — 211 Tennessee Tech. University — 215DD Graceland Attractions — 209 Thomas More College — 608 Grand Mesa Music Publishers — 522 Thomas Tours — 510 Hope Street Group — 304 Tomb, MagiQuest & Rafting in the Smokies — 607 Hurst Music — 314–318 U.S. Marine Corps Bands — 611–613 Innovative Colours — 116 University of Kentucky — 601–603 J. W. Pepper — 301–400 University of Louisville — 515 Jupiter Band Instruments — 101–200 University of the Cumberlands — 506–508 Kentucky State University — 104 Western Kentucky University — 309–311 KY American Choral Directors Association — 310 Woodward Ross Jewelry — 514 Louisville Music Company — 103–107/202–206 Yamaha Corp. — 303–307
Areas of Professional Development • Best practices • Music repertoire • Technology • Arts integration • Special learners • Curriculum building Kentucky Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference • Professional Growth • Recruiting and retention Louisville, Kentucky Evaluation System February 4–7, 2015 • Conducting • Assessment Kentucky International Convention Center • Program Review The Kentucky Center • Cathedral of the Assumption Hyatt Regency of Louisville • The Galt House • Sight-reading
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11:20 AM 2:45 PM WEDNESDAY,Wednesday, February FEBRUARY 4, 2015 4, 2015 • Do Recorders & Technology Play Well in • Concert: Lafayette Full Symphony 3:00 PM the Classroom? QK–5 Curriculum Orchestra Overview Phil Kent • KMEA Conference Registration Graham Hepburn and Otto Gross (O) (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) (K–5, T) 2:50 PM 6:30 PM 11:45 AM • Fresh and Fun: ideas for the General • Concert: Louisville Orchestra • PGES SMART: How to Create & Use Music Classroom Jason Seber Student Growth Goals in a Performance Alyssa Vanderpool and Emily Livers (B, O) Setting (K–5) Christine Holajter and Brian Bishop 3:00 PM THURSDAThursday,Y, FebruaryFEBRUARY 5, 2015 5, 2015 (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) • A Tuneful Approach to Advanced Shifting • Concert: Ballard High School Jazz 7:30 AM Gabriel Villasurda Ensemble I (O) • KMEA Conference Registration Paul Shepherd (J, B) 3:30 PM (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) 8:40 AM 12:20 PM • Concert: Tates Creek High School Advanced Women’s Choir Build Strong Choirs Without Having • Opening of Exhibits Concert: Morehead • Meg Stohlmann State University Jazz Vocal Ensemble Strong Piano Skills (C) Roosevelt Escalante Sam Coleman (C, J) (6–12, K–5, C) 3:35 PM 8:45 AM • There’s Evidence Out There!: Using • Marching Band Clinic Community Arts Resources as Evidence Frank Sullivan • Do Recorders & Technology Play Well in for Program Review (B) the Classroom? QK–5 Curriculum James Ray Morgan 4:20 PM Overview (COM, B, C, K–5, 6–12, O) Graham Hepburn and Otto Gross • Concert: Lafayette High School Madrigal (K–5, T) 12:25 PM Singers 9:00 AM • Concert: B. Michael Caudill Middle School Ryan Marsh Band (C) • Exhibits Open Ben Walker 4:35 PM (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) (B) • Concert: Noe Middle School Jazz 9:15 AM 12:30 PM Ensemble • Creating A Successful Choral Program • It's A Music App Smackdown 2.0! Beth Lyles Through Appropriate Repertoire Alan Jones (J, B) Daniel Wesley (K–5, T) 5:00 PM (C) 12:55 PM Exhibits Close 9:30 AM • Exhibits Close • The Middle School Changing Voice: (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) • Literacy Through Music: Reading Suggested Repertory 5:15 PM Readiness Using Music As The Natural Bradley L. Almquist Gateway (C) • Concert: Fillmore Wind Band Kimberly Wirthwein 1:00 PM Jim Daughters (SP, K–5) (B) • Conducting: Getting Beyond “Watch Me!” • Concert: Meyzeek Middle School • • Concert: Ky Children’s Chorus, Ky Junior • Gabriel Villasurda Orchestra Gabriel Villasurda High Mixed Chorus, & Ky Junior High (O) Susan Kinman (O) Treble Chorus (O) 1:05 PM Amir Zaheri, Franklin Gallo, & Julia Shaw (K–5, 6–12, C) 9:50 AM • Concert: Madison Central High School Wind Ensemble 6:05 PM • Teaching Drumset for Jazz Band H. Brent Barton Robert Rawlings • Concert: Scott County High School (B) (J, B) Symphonic Winds Tom Brawner • Concert: Male High School Symphonic 1:35 PM Tom Brawner (B) Band • Dropbox and Audacity: Free Powerful Nan Moore Assessment, Rehearsal, and Practice 7:20 PM (B) Tools • Concert: All-Collegiate Choir, Collegiate 10:10 AM Dennis Davis Composition Winner, Intercollegiate (T, B, C, K–5, 6–12, J, O) • Gumboot Dancing? My Kids Will LOVE Orchestra, & Intercollegiate Band This Energetic African Dance Form 1:40 PM Graeme Langager, Daniel Meyer, & Allan McMurray Nicola Mason and Tracy Carol Leslie • Creating A Music Performance Using (B, C, COLL, O) (K–5) Children’s Literature 10:40 AM Robert Amchin 9:15 PM (K–5) Concert: Youth Performing Arts School • Folk Dancing For All! • Arts Performance Collaboration Inspired Chamber Choir • Arts Performance Collaboration Inspired Robert Amchin Jacob Cook By Music (K–5, COLL) Cathy Rowland, Jason Sturgill, and Liz Prather (C) (6–12, B, C, O) 9:30 PM 10:45 AM Jazz Reading Session 2:05 PM • Jazz Reading Session • The Top Ten Things the Judges Are Jerry Tolson • Student-Led Sightreading Hearing That You Aren't • Student-Led Sightreading (J, B) Joe Allison, George Boulden, Steven Page, and Christopher Powell Chuck Smith (C) FRIDAY,Friday, FEBRUARY February 6, 6, 20152015 (B) 2:15 PM 8:00 AM • Trending Now: Musical Connections • Concert: Youth Performing Arts School Through Pop Culture Percussion Ensemble • KMEA Conference Registration Sarah Burns Jason Gregory (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) (6–12) (B) 9:00 AM • Implementing Smart Music in the 6–12 Band Program • Exhibits Open Joel Roberts and Ronnie Payton (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) (T, B)
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9:45 AM 2:40 PM 5:20 PM • Keynote and Awards Presentation • Expressive Phrasing: Don't Just Sing the • Musicality And Technique in All Young Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and KMEA Executive NOTES!!!! Bands Committee Paul Hondorp Teresa Elliott, Jim Daughters, and Todd Moody (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) (C) (B) 11:10 AM • Left Hand Flexibility: Breaking The D- 7:00 PM Major Straightjacket PGES SMART: How to Create & Use Major Straightjacket Concert: All-State Jazz Ensemble II, All- • PGES SMART: How to Create & Use Gabriel Villasurda • Concert: All-State Jazz Ensemble II, All- Student Growth Goals in a Performance Gabriel Villasurda State Jazz Ensemble I, & Intercollegiate Student Growth Goals in a Performance (O) State Jazz Ensemble I, & Intercollegiate Setting Jazz Ensemble Concert: Eastern Kentucky University Christine Holajter and Brian Bishop • Concert: Eastern Kentucky University Ashley Summers-Baker, Caleb Chapman, & Symphonic Wind Ensemble (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) Symphonic Wind Ensemble Doug Drewek David Clemmer David Clemmer (J, B, COLL) 11:15 AM (B) 7:15 PM • Designing Curriculum With Kids In Mind 2:50 PM Patricia Bourne • New Music Orchestra Sight-Reading • Choral Music For Middle School Voices (SP) • Micah Howard Andy Beck (O) • YouTube: An Assessment Tool? (O) Raeanne McKendree • Concert: University of Kentucky 8:00 PM Mega-Sax I (T, B, C, K–5, 6–12, J, O) Mega-Sax I Concert: All-State Mixed Chorus, Women’s Miles Osland • Concert: All-State Mixed Chorus, Women’s • Concert: Christian Academy of Louisville Chorus, & Men’s Chorus (B) Chorus, & Men’s Chorus Orchestra Craig Hella Johnson, Rosephanye Powell, & April MacDonald 3:25 PM John Flanery (O) (C) • Dear New Teacher: In Case You Didn’t Get (C) • Concert: Trifecta! (Morehead State The Memo, Chaos May Happen University Faculty Trio) Patricia Bourne SATURDASaturday,Y, FebruaryFEBRUARY 7, 2015 7, 2015 David Oyen (COLL, SP) (B) (B) 3:45 PM 8:30 AM • Essential Elements WOW! Look At That! Integrating Visual Art • Effective Communication for the Ensemble • WOW! Look At That! Integrating Visual Art Tim Lautzenheiser • into the Music Classroom: Part 2 Director into the Music Classroom: Part 2 (B) Leslie Hagen, Melissa Little, and Emily Livers DuWayne Dale (K–5) 11:40 AM (T, B) Song Writing in the Elementary/Middle • Including Pop A Cappella Ensembles in 3:50 PM • the Choral Curriculum School Classroom More Than Just a Sign-Up Sheet: How To Jim Tinter Jeff Johnson • More Than Just a Sign-Up Sheet: How To Jim Tinter (6–12, K–5) (C) Get It All Done Before Day One (6–12, K–5) Sarah Payne, Mary Elizabeth Henton, and 9:00 AM 12:20 PM Michael Payne 9:00 AM From Concert Hall to Football Field– • Rockin’ the House in General Music! (O) • From Concert Hall to Football Field– Bridging The Gap Between Marching Jim Tinter 4:00 PM Bridging The Gap Between Marching (K–5) Season And Concert Season • Elementary Music And Materials David Clemmer 12:55 PM Andy Beck (B) (K–5) • Concert: Ballard High School Wind (K–5) • Slip and Slide: Teaching String Shifting Ensemble 4:20 PM With Ease Paul Shepherd Ching-Yi Lin and Sarah Berry • Concert: North Hardin High School Brass Ching-Yi Lin and Sarah Berry (B) • (O) Quintet 1:00 PM Brian Froedge 9:45 AM (B) • Concert: South Warren Middle School (B) • The Artist Within Me Treble Choir • Concert: University of Kentucky Men’s John Jacobson Grant Calvert Chorus (K–5) (C) Jeff Johnson • Teaching Music Literacy Through Choral (C) 1:10 PM Kyle Weary 4:30 PM (6–12, C) • Concert: University of Kentucky Faculty 4:30 PM (6–12, C) Brass Quintet • Concert: University of Louisville 11:00 AM David Elliott Symphonic Band Symphonic Band • Music Is The Common Core (B) Amy Acklin • John Jacobson (B) 1:30 PM (6–12, K–5) 5:00 PM • Beginning a Dynamic Recorder Program 5:00 PM • APPalachian Dulcimers, Jug Band and Jim Tinter • Beautiful Basics: Building Violin and Viola More! (K–5) Technique Carla Smith and Sheila Lippman 1:35 PM Anna Cromwell (K–5) (O) 1:00 PM • Fixing The Front Row: Troubleshooting 1:00 PM • • Exhibits Close Your Flute and Oboe Sections • Concert: All-State Concert Band & (B, C, COLL, K–5, 6–12, J, O, SP, T) Julie Hobbs and Tonimarie Marchioni Symphonic Band (B) 5:10 PM Elizabeth Peterson & Ronnie Wooten (B) • New Teacher Forum: Pathways to • Order From Chaos: Taming The Wild Success! Classroom 3:00 PM Robert Amchin John Jacobson • Concert: Commonwealth String Orchestra (COLL, B, C, K–5, 6–12, O) (K–5) (K–5) & All-State Symphony Orchestra 1:40 PM • Program Review and CIITS Soo Han & Sey Ahn Michelle Simpson and Sharon Privett (O, B) • Jazz Conductor’s Clinic (O, B) (6–12, B, C, K–5, O) Caleb Chapman (J, B) 5:15 PM • Concert: Christian Academy of Louisville • Rookie of The Year! Everything You need Middle School Choir To Know To Rock Out Your First Year of Angela Stephens Teaching (C) Cassandra Smith (COLL, B, C, K–5, 6–12, O)
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CHILDREN’S CHORUS JR. HIGH TREBLE CHORUS Dr. Amir Zaheri is the musi- Julia Shaw is an assistant pro- cal director and conductor fessor of music education at The of the University of Alabama Ohio State University. She holds Contemporary Ensemble. The a Ph.D. in music education from group commits to performing Northwestern University, a Master music of the 20th and 21st cen- of Music in choral conducting from turies, including masterworks Butler University, and a Bachelor by established composers, music of Music Education with high dis- by emerging composers, and the tinction from Indiana University. music of University of Alabama student and faculty Her teaching experience includes ten years working in composers. Zaheri also serves as full time instructor diverse school and nonprofit settings in Indianapolis of composition and theory, maintaining a full stu- and Chicago. Dr. Shaw was honored as Teacher of dio of student composers. Immediately prior to his the Year for the Zionsville Community Schools and appointment, Zaheri held the distinguished Narramore Boone County in 2007. She has worked extensively Fellowship at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, with children’s choirs, including the Chicago Children’s where he received the Doctor of Musical Arts degree Choir, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and the Indiana in Music Composition in 2013. At the University of University Children’s Choir. Alabama, Zaheri studied under the primary tutelage Dr. Shaw’s areas of scholarly interest include music of C.P. First and received additional instruction from teacher education, culturally diverse learners, urban Peter Westergaard. education, and socio-cultural issues in music educa- Committed to pursuing the highest possible artis- tion. Recently, she received the Society for Research in tic level in both the creation and performance of the Music Education’s Research Grant to investigate effec- musical art form, Dr. Zaheri is a composer, conduc- tive professional development experiences for urban tor, educator, clinician, and performer who is pas- music educators. She has presented sessions for state sionate about training musicians at all stages and all and national conferences of the National Association ages, instilling in them the importance of all musical for Music Education and the Organization of American experiences. Frequently engaged as a guest conductor Kodály Educators. She serves on the editorial commit- and composer, Dr. Zaheri routinely works with young tee of Music Educators Journal, a journal in which her musicians, from elementary through high school age, work has been published. in addition to his engagement with students at the An active choral clinician, Dr. Shaw is frequently university level. called upon as a guest conductor for All-State and Prior to his education at the University of Alabama, honor choirs. She is also a certified Kodály educa- Zaheri completed the Master of Music degree in tor and has taught in the summer Kodály institutes of Composition at Georgia State University in Atlanta, DePaul University, James Madison University, and the studying with Nickitas J. Demos. Undergraduate University of Central Missouri. She has also taught in studies in music were completed at Western Kentucky the summer graduate program of the University of St. University, in Bowling Green. During this period, Thomas. Zaheri studied music composition with Michael Kallstrom; choral methods, choral materials and JR HIGH MIXED CHORUS conducting with Ronnie Oliver Jr.; organ performance Franklin Gallo was trained in with Andrew Risinger; and voice performance with piano, voice, and trumpet from an Scott Root, Michael Sokol, and Nancy Cron. In addi- early age. He holds a Bachelor of tion to his formal education, Zaheri has participated in Science from Duquesne University significant master class studies and lectures with Peter (PA), a Performance Certificate Westergaard, Robert Spano, Alvin Singleton, Paul from the Ezio Pinza Council Moravec, Paul Elwood, Don Freund, Jennifer Higdon, of American Singers of Opera the Bang-on-a-Can New Music Ensemble, and the (Italy), a Master of Music from Eighth Blackbird New Music Ensemble, among others. Shenandoah University (VA), a He is the recipient of numerous national and inter- Diploma from the Zoltán Kodály Pedagogical Institute national awards and performances. of Music (Hungary), where he studied with Eva Vendrei
www.kmea.org 35 Guest Conductors and Péter Erdei, and a D.M.A. from The Hartt School chorus, women’s chorus, men’s chorus, and children’s (CT), under the guidance of Edward Bolkovac. voices. Dr. Powell serves as Professor of Voice at For the past 10 years, Frank has been a public school Auburn University. She holds degrees from The vocal music teacher and choral director serving stu- Florida State University (D.M. in vocal performance, dents in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Illinois, and New University Fellow), Westminster Choir College (M.M. Jersey. He has also held faculty positions at Shepherd in vocal performance and pedagogy, with distinction), University (WV), The Hartt School (CT), and at and Alabama State University (B.M.E., summa cum DePaul University (IL). Annually, Frank is on faculty in laude. Dr. Powell served on the faculties of Philander the Kodály certification programs at DePaul University Smith College (AR) and Georgia Southern University and at Silver Lake College (WI). Currently, Frank is prior to Auburn University. Dr. Powell is in demand as the Director of Choral Activities at High School South a clinician, adjudicator and choral conductor for choral in West Windsor, New Jersey. festivals nationally and internationally. Recent com- Frank is in demand as a guest conductor, clinician, mission highlights include: Why We Sing, composed for conference presenter, and composer. In December the 2014-2015 touring season of Cantus; I Want to Die 2014, Colla Voce Music will publish his arrange- While You Love Me, composed for the 2013 Women’s ment, Early, Early in the Spring, for SSA choir, piano, Choirs Commission Consortium of the American flute and oboe. Frank will receive the Ruth Boshkoff Choral Directors Association; Great is the Lord!, Composition Prize in March 2015 at the Organization composed for the Downtown Minneapolis Churches of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) national con- for their February 2013 Choral Festival (MN); I Will ference in Minneapolis. There, the OAKE National Sing, commissioned and premiered by the Oxford Civic Youth Choir will premiere Frank’s new composi- Chorale, Oxford, MS; Arise Beloved, commissioned by tion, My Fairest Child. Frank and his wife Donna, an OurSong (Atlanta, GA) one of four works premiered as Assistant Professor of Music Education at Westminster part of the group’s choral cycle “And Nature Smiled,” Choir College, reside in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. performed at the internationally-acclaimed Spivey Hall; Christmas Give, a suite of five songs for SATB and ALL STATE WOMEN’S CHORUS orchestra, composed for the Baltimore Choral Arts Rosephanye Dunn Powell has Society Christmas CD “Christmas at America’s First been hailed as one of America’s Cathedral” released by Gothic Records. premier women composers of choral music. She has an impressive ALL STATE MEN’S CHORUS catalogue of works published by John Flanery is the Associate some of the nation’s leading pub- Choral Director at the University lishers, including the Hal Leonard of Southern Mississippi. His Corporation, the Fred Bock Music Doctor of Musical Arts and Company/Gentry Publications, Master’s degrees are both in Choral Oxford University Press, Alliance Music Publications, Conducting from the University of and Shawnee. Dr. Powell is commissioned yearly to Kentucky. He holds a Bachelor’s of compose for university choruses, professional, com- Music Education degree from Briar munity and church choirs, as well as secondary school Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. choruses. Dr. Powell’s works have been conducted and At Southern Miss, John teaches choral conduct- premiered by nationally-renowned choral conduc- ing, choral procedures, and choral literature, directs tors, including, but not limited to, Anton Armstrong, the Concert Choir, Spirit of Southern, Men’s Chorus, Philip Brunelle, Bob Chilcott, Rodney Eichenberger, and the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale. His Tom Hall, Albert McNeil, Tim Seelig, André Thomas ensembles have been selected to perform at various and Judith Willoughby. Her work has been auctioned state and regional conferences and concert series. by Chorus America and her compositions are in great John has served ACDA in various positions, cur- demand at choral festivals around the country, fre- rently serving as the Mississippi Chapter past-presi- quently appearing on the regional and national conven- dent. He is also the church choir director at St. Fabian’s tions of the American Choral Directors Association, Catholic Church in Hattiesburg. as well as Honor Choir festivals. Dr. Powell’s com- He founded the Festival of Choirs on the Mississippi positions include sacred and secular works for mixed Gulf Coast, which comprises the Civic Chorale and
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area high schools in a non-competitive concert. The comprised of young musicians are regarded as some of Southern Experience Show Choir and Choral Camp the finest in the world. was founded under Flanery’s guidance with 900 junior Utah Governor Gary Herbert presented Caleb high and high school students and teachers attending in with the 2013 “Governor’s Performing Artist Award,” its first six years. given to one artist annually. Caleb was also named the As a high school music educator in the state of 2011 “John LaPorta International Jazz Educator of the Iowa for nine years, John conducted concert choirs, Year,” one of the highest honors in all of music educa- madrigal dinners, show choirs, jazz choirs, and many tion. He has been named Utah’s “Best K-12 Educator” other ensembles. John is a regular clinician and judge (2011) and “Best Music Educator” (2014, 2012) by throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United Utah Best of State. Caleb’s ensembles have garnered a States. John and his wife, Juliane, have five children— staggering 27 DownBeat Student Awards since 2007. Elias, Cecelia, Josephine, Lucinda, and William. Caleb’s latest book, “The Articulate Jazz Musician”, written with Dave Matthews Band member, Jeff Coffin, ALLSTATE MIXED CHORUS was released by Alfred Publishing in 2013 and is Craig Hella Johnson brings regarded as the definitive jazz method for beginners. depth of knowledge, artistic sen- His students have worked with over 200 guest art- sitivity, and rich imagination to ists including GRAMMY-winners David Sanborn, his programs. Johnson is artistic Esperanza Spalding, Jeff Coffin, Dave Samuels, Kirk director of Conspirare, the Victoria Whalum, Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, Randy Brecker, Bach Festival, music director of the Nicholas Payton, Ernie Watts, Poncho Sanchez, Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble, Gordon Goodwin, and Peter Erskine, as well as mem- artist-in-residence at the Texas bers of groups like Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, State University School of Music, Journey, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, AC/DC, Journey, and and is in international demand as a guest conduc- the Rolling Stones, to name a few. Caleb’s bands have tor and clinician. Johnson studied music at St. Olaf been featured at major festivals and concerts around the College, Juilliard School, University of Illinois, and globe, including performing for a packed house at New Yale University. He was inducted into the Austin Arts York’s famed Carnegie Hall in 2013. Hall of Fame (2008), received Chorus America’s Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial JAZZ BAND II Zeal (2009) and professional music fraternity Mu Phi Ashley Leanne Summers-Baker Epsilon’s Citation of Merit (2011), and was named Bassist, composer and educa- 2013 Texas State Musician by the Texas Legislature. tor Ashley Summers is currently His compositions, arrangements, and edited scores are serving as full-time Instructor of published by Alliance Music and in the Craig Hella Jazz Studies at Morehead State Johnson Choral Series with G. Schirmer and Hal University in Morehead, Kentucky. Leonard. A proud native of the West Coast of Canada, she began to play JAZZ BAND I double bass at the age of fifteen and At just 41 years of age, Caleb shortly after moved to Toronto, Ontario, to study with Chapman’s impact is already jazz luminary Don Thompson. She later completed being felt at the global level in a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance at Indiana music. He currently holds the University, where she was an Associate Instructor to positions of President of Caleb jazz legend David Baker. Chapman’s Soundhouse, Music Equally passionate about composition and perfor- Academy Director at Pioneer High mance, Ashley’s talents have brought her to stages all School for the Performing Arts, over the world. Most recently, she has been touring Commercial Music Ensemble venues throughout the US, from concert halls like the Director at Utah Valley University, Director of the Kennedy Center for the Arts to Cleveland’s Nighttown world-renowned Crescent Super Band, and President and the Shapeshifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY. Recent elect of the Jazz Education Network. His bands performances have included special guests Aaron
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Goldberg, Corey Christiansen, Leo Blanco, Rez Abbasi the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra’s Quotient and and Kenny Werner. She is continually developing the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s Flying Home. her own projects while supporting like-minded artists Other recordings include the world premier of Bob in jazz and other genres, both live and in the studio. Mintzer’s Rhythm of the Americas with the Osland Recent album releases of note include Paul Tynan and Saxophone Quartet and the University of Kentucky Aaron Lington’s “Bi-Coastal Collective 3” and Bobby Wind Ensemble, as well as the University of Kentucky Selvaggio’s “Way of Being,” both of which are available Jazz Ensemble’s Self Contained which was recom- on iTunes. In 2014, Ashley was featured on the Origin mended for a Grammy nomination in 2006. Records release of Bobby Selvaggio’s “Short Stories,” with special guest Aaron Goldberg on piano. INTERCOLLEGIATE ORCHESTRA Aside from keeping a busy performance schedule, As Music Director of the Ashley is also an in-demand educator. For several years Asheville Symphony and Erie she served as director of IAJE Canada’s “Jazzmobile” Philharmonic, conductor Daniel project, which placed professional jazz musicians in Meyer has reinvigorated both Canadian schools to motivate, educate and inspire orchestras with his innovative pro- young musicians. She also frequently works as an adju- grams, engaging presence and keen dicator, guest artist and clinician at festivals and univer- musical intellect. sities throughout Canada and the US. Before arriving He begins the 2014–15 season at MSU, she was on faculty part-time at Kent State with return engagements at the University and served as Instructor of Improvisation at Rochester Philharmonic and leads a week of Strauss the Cleveland Institute of Music. and Bartok with the Wiener Jeunesse Orchestra, culminating in concerts in Vienna and Bratislava. In INTERCOLLEGIATE JAZZ BAND Asheville, Meyer curates the Amadeus Festival, a week Saxophonist, composer and of Mozart events and concerts with Emmanuel Ax. In educator, Doug Drewek is the Jazz both Asheville and Erie he continues the mission of Ensemble Director and Instructor programming 20th/21st century American works by of Saxophone and Clarinet at John Adams, Anne Clyne, Jennifer Higdon, and Duke Centre College in Danville, Ellington amongst the masterworks of Beethoven and Kentucky. He is also the Instructor Bartok, Dvorak, and Ravel. of Saxophone and Clarinet at In recent seasons Meyer has conducted the Asbury University, and Instructor Rochester Philharmonic and the Pittsburgh, of Saxophone at Transylvania Columbus, Phoenix, Eugene, Alabama, and Knoxville University. Over the last ten years, Dr. Drewek has Symphonies. At the Asheville Lyric Opera he led a taught courses including private lessons, saxophone double bill of Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Leoncavallo’s quartets, jazz ensembles and jazz history at East I Pagliacci, as well as Mozart’s The Magic Flute. His Carolina University, Craven Community College and critically acclaimed European debut took place with the the University of Kentucky. A native of Raleigh, NC, he Staatstheater Stuttgart Orchestra and violinist Thomas has performed with the North Carolina Symphony, the Zehetmaier, and he returned to Germany for concerts North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra and the US last season with the Neue Philharmonie Westfalen. Air Jazz Orchestra featuring Ben E. King. In 1996 Dr. Meyer has led the symphony orchestras of Utah, Drewek traveled with the Leon Jordan Continentals on Fort Worth, San Antonio, Syracuse, Tallahassee, a weeklong tour of northern England. In 2002 he was Youngstown, Lexington, Portland, Santa Barbara, featured with the East Carolina Jazz Ensemble at the Lansing, and Wheeling. Summer festival appearances JVC Jazz Festival and the Birdland jazz club in New have included the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom, York City. While in Kentucky, he has played with a the Aspen and Grand Teton Music Festivals, the variety of ensembles including DiMartino-Osland Jazz Chautauqua Festival, and the Brevard Music Center. Orchestra, The Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra, In 2003, Mariss Jansons invited Meyer to become The Lexington Philharmonic, the Temptations and Resident Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony and Aretha Franklin. Dr. Drewek has also recorded exten- Music Director of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony, sively. He can be heard most recently on the Osland where he served until 2009. He worked closely with Saxophone Quartet’s recording, Commission Impossible, Manfred Honeck, Mariss Jansons, Sir Andrew Davis,
38 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 Guest Conductors and Charles Dutoit.He led the Pittsburgh Symphony Jennifer Bird-Arvidson, Soprano. on tour; conducted performances with Pinchas With a strong commitment to new music, Allan Zukerman, Sarah Chang, and Marvin Hamlisch, McMurray has been a strong proponent in commis- among other notable soloists; and conducted the world sioning and performing new compositions by American premiere of Richard Danielpour’s Pastime a co-com- composers. He has won praise for his interpretive and mission of the Pittsburgh and Atlanta Symphonies and expressive conducting by many composers includ- the Brooklyn Philharmonic. ing Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Colgrass George A native of Cleveland, Mr. Meyer is a graduate of Crumb, John Harbison, Karel Husa, and Steven Stucky. Denison University and the University of Cincinnati Professor McMurray has performed with the St. College-Conservatory of Music. He composed and Louis Symphony, the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, conducted works for ensembles at both schools, includ- and the Los Angeles Debut Orchestra and has ing a Stabat Mater for soprano, chorus and orches- guest conducted the Colorado Symphony, the Thai tra. At Boston University, Mr. Meyer received the Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Colorado Music Orchestral Conducting Honors Award. He also studied Festival Orchestra. He also conducted the Prague conducting at the Hochschule für Musik in Vienna as a Chamber musicians in a festival featuring the music Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. of George Crumb in Prague and subsequently in the Daniel Meyer makes his home in Pittsburgh with his US. McMurray also completed four seasons with the wife, violist Mary Persin, and their son, Leo. Colorado Ballet Orchestra as conductor of Philip Feeney’s “Dracula.” INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND Professor McMurray’s internationally acclaimed Allan McMurray is DVD series on the Art of Conducting includes three Distinguished Professor and DVDs: “Conducting from the Inside Out: Gesture Professor of Conducting Emeritus and Movement” published by GIA; “Conducting from at the University of Colorado. the Inside Out: Conductor and Composer with Frank He served for thirty-five years as Ticheli” published by Manhattan Beach Music; and Director of Bands and Chair of “Kindred Spirits” with friends and well-known con- the Conducting Faculty before ductors Richard Floyd, Craig Kirchhoff and Robert retiring from CU at the end of Reynolds also published by GIA. He is currently work- the 2013 academic year. Prior to ing on a companion textbook to the DVD series. this position, he was on the faculty of the University of Allan McMurray remains active as an artist conduc- Michigan, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville tor, teacher and author. His 2014 schedule includes and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Considered professional activity in California, Colorado, Oregon, one of the world’s leading teachers of conducting, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Georgia, Florida, Professor McMurray has guest conducted and taught Canada, Australia, and Singapore conductors in forty-eight states and fifteen foreign countries. He has been a featured visiting professor and ALL COLLEGIATE CHORUS conductor at over 200 universities and conservatories Dr. Graeme Langager is internationally. Director of Choral Activities at During his tenure at Colorado, the University the UBC School of Music. He of Colorado Wind Symphony performed by invita- has held similar positions at the tion at major conferences and conventions, including University of Arkansas and at The First International Conference for Symphonic Cuesta College in California. A Bands in Manchester, England; the All-Japan Band native of Lethbridge, Alberta, Dr. Conference in Nemo Nu Sato, Japan; the College Band Langager received the Doctor of Directors National Association Convention (twice); Musical Arts Degree in Choral and the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Conducting from the University of Cincinnati Ensembles in Hamamatsu, Japan. The ensemble also College–Conservatory of Music, and the Master of has released two CDs on the Klavier label featuring Music Degree in Choral Conducting from California original works by composers Daniel Kellogg, Carter State University, Long Beach. He studied conduct- Pann, and Frank Ticheli and collaboration with the ing under Earl Rivers, Stephen Coker, Lynn Bielefelt, Takacs String Quartet, Patrick Mason, Baritone, and and Marc Hafso, and received additional training from
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Helmut Rilling, Anton Armstrong, Thomas Davies, Teachers Association and the chapter was named the John Alexander, and Robert Page. ‘Most Improved Chapter’ during his time as president. Dr. Langager has taught across the United States— He is a graduate of Indiana University Jacobs School in California, Ohio, North Carolina, and Arkansas—at of Music and is a bassist with the Carmel Symphony the high school, college, and university levels. He is Orchestra. sought after as a clinician and guest conductor, and is an active composer and arranger. Dr. Langager SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA has served on the national board of the National Sey Ahn, born in 1986 in Seoul, Collegiate Choral Organization, and on the boards of Korea, began playing the piano at the Arkansas and California Chapters of the American the age of three. She immigrated Choral Directors Association. to America at the age of ten and Dr. Langager’s choirs have been invited to perform subsequently completed a degree at ACDA, NAfME, All-State, and IAJE conferences. in piano performance from the His choirs have performed throughout Europe and Northwestern University Bienen the United States including such prestigious venues School of Music. as St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Stefansdom in Vienna, At Northwestern her con- Notre Dame in Paris, St. Nicholas in Prague, and St. ducting talent was discovered by Maestro Victor Stephen’s in Budapest. Yampolsky, Professor and Director of Orchestras at the Bienen School. Ms. Ahn moved to Los Angeles to COMMONWEALTH STRINGS jointly pursue a graduate degree in piano performance Soo Han is the Director of and conducting at the Thornton School of Music of Orchestras and Chair of the the University of Southern California. One of only Performing Arts Department at two students ever accepted into the private conduct- Carmel High School in Carmel, ing class of Professor Larry Livingston, Chair of the IN, contributing editor for Hal Department of Conducting and Music Director of Leonard’s Essential Elements for Thornton School Orchestras, she completed her mas- Strings, and a D’Addario Orchestral ter’s degree in conducting in 2012. Strings Artist. Orchestras under Ms. Ahn has taken part in master classes and work- his leadership have experienced a shops led by renowned maestros Kurt Masur, Carl St. great deal of success such as winning multiple Indiana Clair, Jorge Mester, Helmuth Rilling, Mei-Ann Chen, State School Music Association State Championships. Alexander Mickelthwate, and Larry Rachleff. She was The CHS Symphony Orchestra was also named the youngest among a cohort of nine conductors cho- Grand Champion at the 2009 National Orchestra sen from a field of one hundred applicants to enroll in Cup at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. He and his the Kurt Masur Conducting Seminar at the Manhattan students have collaborated with international artists, School of Music. produced multiple recordings of complete sympho- From 2010, Ms. Ahn has been Assistant Conductor nies, and commissioned and premiered several works to Larry Livingston with the Idyllwild Summer for orchestras. He has appeared as guest conductor for Music Festival Orchestras, Assistant Conductor of all-state, regional, and honors orchestras throughout the Music for All Honor Orchestra, and Principal the country, and has been a clinician at music confer- Guest Conductor of the Diamond Bar High School ences and workshops in California, Georgia, Florida, Orchestra. In 2011, she was appointed as a music direc- Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, tor of the USC Concert Orchestra. Recent highlights Texas, Washington, as well as at the ASTA National include a performance and recording of Beethoven’s Convention and The Midwest International Music Symphony No. 7 with a professional ensemble in Los Clinic. He has also served as conductor for the New Angeles, a concert performance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan World Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (Indianapolis, Lake at Lincoln Center, and guest conducting the IN), Music for All Summer Orchestra Symposium, and Colorado All State Orchestra 2014. Sewanee Summer Festival. In the summer of 2015, he will travel to Australia for several weeks to conduct and work with Australian school orchestra directors. He is the past-president of the Indiana American String
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ALL STATE CONCERT BAND SYMPHONIC BAND Elizabeth Peterson, profes- Ronnie Wooten is currently sor of music, is the conductor of Professor of Music, Conductor the Ithaca College Symphonic of the Wind Ensemble, and Band and has been a member Coordinator of Instrumental Music of the music education depart- Education at Northern Illinois ment at the Ithaca College School University in Dekalb, Illinois. He of Music since 1998. Peterson conducts the Wind Ensemble, teaches instrumental conduct- guides the undergraduate and ing and supervises instrumental graduate programs in instrumen- student teachers at the junior level. Additionally, she is tal music education, supervises instrumental student the placement coordinator for the Junior Instrumental teachers, teaches courses in instrumental techniques Student Teaching program. She has taught brass and and methods, wind instrument literature, and conduct- woodwind pedagogy, secondary instrumental methods, ing. A native of North Carolina, Wooten received the and graduate level music education courses. Peterson Bachelor of Music Education Degree (cum laude) from has conducted the Ithaca College Brass Choir and All- East Carolina University and the M.M. and D.M.A. Campus Band. Her research interests include the study degrees in Conducting from Michigan State University. of first year music teachers and the pursuit of music and He has pursued additional conducting studies at the life long learning. University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada), Campbell Dr. Peterson is active as a guest conductor, adju- University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel dicator, and school music consultant in the United Hill, and the University of Michigan. His principal con- States and Canada. She presents clinics at the local, ducting teachers include: Eugene Corporon, Kenneth state, and national levels in the field of music educa- Bloomquist, Herbert Carter, and Robert Hause. tion. Peterson’s book, “The Music Teachers First Year: Dr. Wooten maintains an active schedule as guest Tales of Challenge Joy and Triumph,” is published by conductor, adjudicator, lecturer, and consultant for Meredith Music. instrumental music education throughout the United Professor Peterson received Bachelor’s Degrees States and Canada. He was invited to serve as Guest in Music Education and English from the University Conductor of the United States Army Field Band of Michigan and a Master’s Degree in Trumpet at Ft. Meade, Orchestra Director for the interna- Performance and Music Education from Northwestern tional conference: “A Multicultural Celebration of University. She has a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Diversity in Music” in Flagstaff, Arizona, the Kentucky Education Degree from Shenandoah Conservatory. Intercollegiate Band, and the Provincial Honor Peterson played trumpet in the North Shore Band of Alberta, Canada. He has presented research Community Band under the direction of John P. for the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Paynter and studied trumpet with Armando Ghittala Clinic, College Band Directors National Association, and Vincent Cichowicz. Illinois Music Educators Association, Kentucky Music Prior to her appointment at Ithaca College, Peterson Educators Association, the Illinois Committee on Black was an arts administrator and director of bands in the Concerns in Higher Education, and The National public schools of Ohio and Illinois for ten years. She Association of Black Cultural Centers. Under his currently serves as co-conductor of the Ithaca Concert direction, the NIU Wind Ensemble has performed for Band, Ithaca’s adult community band. Dr. Peterson the Illinois Music Educators Association Conference, holds a number of professional memberships includ- and at the National Association for the Study and ing the College Band Directors National Association, Performance of African American Music Conference. The National Association for Music Education, New Dr. Wooten holds professional memberships in the York State School Music Association, Phi Kappa Phi National Association for Music Education, Illinois and Pi Kappa Lambda (an honorary music fraternity). Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Peterson was recently accepted into the American Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Kappa Psi, and the College Bandmasters Association and she is also a member of Band Directors National Association. the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors. In 2000, Dr. Wooten received the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award at Northern Illinois University.
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Morehead Vocal Jazz Ensemble Roosevelt Escalante, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 8:40 a.m.
Meyzeek Middle School Orchestra Susan Kinman, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 9:30 a.m. Male High School Symphonic Band Nan Moore, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 9:50 a.m.
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Youth Performing Arts School Chamber Choir Jacob Cook, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 10:40 a.m.
Ballard High School Jazz Ensemble I Paul Shepherd, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 11:45 a.m. B. Michael Caudill Middle School Band Ben Walker, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 12:25 p.m.
Not pictured: Madison Central High School Wind Ensemble Youth Performing Arts School Percussion Ensemble H. Brent Barton, director Jason Gregory, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 1:05 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015, 2:15 p.m.
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Lafayette High School Full Symphony Orchestra Phil Kent, director Tates Creek High School Advanced Women’s Choir Thursday, February 5, 2015, 2:45 p.m. Meg Stohlman, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
Lafayette High School Madrigal Singers Ryan Marsh, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 4:20 p.m.
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Noe Middle School Jazz Ensemble Beth Lyles, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 4:35 p.m.
Filmore Wind Band Jim Daughters, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 5:15 p.m.
Scott County High School Symphonic Winds Tom Brawner, director Thursday, February 5, 2015, 6:05 p.m.
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Christian Academy of Louisville Orchestra April McDonald, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 11:15 a.m.
Trifecta! Morehead State University Faculty Trio David Oyen, Lori Baruth, Chaling Hsieh Friday, February 6, 2015, 11:15 a.m.
Ballard High School Wind Ensemble Paul Shepherd, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 12:55 p.m.
South Warren Middle School Treble Choir Grant Calvert, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 1:00 p.m.
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University of Kentucky Faculty Brass Quintet David Elliott, director Jason Dovel, David Elliott, Skip Gray, Bradley Kerns, Steve Siegel Friday, February 6, 2015, 1:10 p.m.
Christian Academy of Louisville 7th and 8th Grade Choir Angela Stephens, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 1:40 p.m.
Eastern Kentucky University Symphonic Wind Ensemble David Clemmer, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 2:40 p.m.
University of Kentucky MEGA-SAX Miles Osland, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 2:50 p.m.
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North Brass Brian Froedge, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 4:20 p.m.
University of Kentucky Men’s Chorus Jeff Johnson, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 4:20 p.m.
University of Louisville Symphonic Band Amy Acklin, director Friday, February 6, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
48 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 2015 MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY June 7 – 13, 2015 MSU’s Summer Arts Academy is a six-day residential camp for incoming high school freshman through graduating seniors who want intensive instruction in music, theatre, art and design, or creative writing. Activities will include individual and group instruction in a chosen area, recreational activities including “Art Hop,” movie and bowling nights and performances/ presentations by Academy faculty.
The Academy exists to nurture development in the arts in a setting that allows interaction with expert faculty and the opportunity to work with other students who share specifi c interests.
Tuition is $525 (includes housing, meals and all instructional materials). Early Bird discount is $25 (if application and $50 non-refundable deposit are received by May 1) . REPRESENTED AREAS: • ART & DESIGN: Ceramics, Digital Art, Printmaking & Photography • MUSIC: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba/Euphonium, Piano, Voice/ Choir, Guitar and Percussion Music Electives will include: Jazz Improvisation, Music Technology, Conducting, Eurhythmics, History of Rock and Roll, Class Piano and Choir for the instrumentalist. • THEATRE: Character Development, Directing Workshop, Mask Making, Individual and Group Artistic Development • CREATIVE WRITING: Design, How to get published, Exposure to faculty who are published authors
Sponsored by the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and the Department of Music, Theatre & Dance.
$100 Merit Scholarships are available. For pricing and additional information, contact the Summer Arts Academy Director at 606-783-2401 or visit www.moreheadstate.edu/saa. www.kmea.org 49 Candidates for KMEA Office
PRESIDENT-ELECT KMEA concert and marching events, judged contests TERRY THOMPSON has been a member of and festivals in five states, conducted honors ensembles KMEA since 1978. His experi- in Ohio and Kentucky, and is currently the Musical ence includes: Director of Bands Director and Conductor of the Portsmouth Wind and Choirs at Carroll County HS, Symphony, a community group in Portsmouth, Ohio. Director of Bands at Greenup In addition, he is a member of the Scioto Brass Trio, a County HS, Paul Blazer HS in group involved in educational performances in elemen- the Ashland Independent Schools, tary, middle, and high schools. Professional involve- and Raceland HS in Raceland ment includes membership in Phi Beta Mu, Phi Mu Independent Schools. Prior to his Alpha, and NAfME. tenure in Kentucky he spent two Terry has been married to Mona, an avid UK fan, for years as director of bands in Paoli, IN. Terry retired 31 years. The Thompson’s have two adult daughters. from full time teaching in 2005, but returned for one Melissa is an elementary teacher in Jessamine County year at Raceland High School to fill a last minute and daughter Rebecca is a Montessori teacher in New vacancy for the 2011–12 school year. His part time York City. teaching positions since retirement include middle schools in Boyd County, Raceland, and Ashland. DAVE WEBBER retired in June of 2014 after During thirty-plus years of teaching he also taught twenty-four years as Director of AP Music Theory, Music Appreciation on the middle Bands at Boone County High school and high school levels, as well as Arts and School in Florence, Kentucky. Humanities sections at both the middle school and Prior to coming to Boone County, high school level. Personal favorite teaching moments he was the Director of Bands at include the Greenup County Jazz Ensemble per- Bellevue High School for eight formance at the KMEA Professional Development years. Mr. Webber is a 1981 Conference, hosting Tonight Show drummer Ed Graduate of Eastern Kentucky Shaughnessy and Tom Brawner as guest soloists, and an University and received a Masters appearance in the 1992 Presidential Inaugural Parade Degree in Educational Psychology in 1991, from in Washington, D.C. He has also been involved as a Northern Kentucky University. While at Eastern staff member with the Kentucky Ambassadors of Music Kentucky University, he did extensive work on the concert tour of Europe in 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2014. trumpet. Mr. Webber resides in Union, Kentucky, with Since his retirement he has continued to teach and his wife of thirty-two years, Betty, the Music Teacher perform music. Terry often serves as a guest soloist and at Erpenbeck Elementary School; and they have two conductor for high school and middle school bands. He daughters, Katie and Allie. continues to perform as a musician in churches, local Mr. Webber has served the Kentucky Music productions of Broadway musicals, jazz groups, and Educators Association in many aspects. He has served community groups in the Ashland area. as the KMEA District 6 President on two differ- KMEA has been an important part of Terry’s profes- ent occasions, the KMEA State Tri-M Music Honor sional career. The KMEA mission of student centered Society Chairman, KMEA District 6 Mentoring Chair, involvement and professional support of teachers is KMEA District 6 Middle School Band Festival Chair vital to the profession. A wide range of KMEA offices and was the Kentucky State Band Chair 2002–2004. are included in his resume. He served on the Festival While KMEA State Band Chair, he also served on the Commission first as a member at large, and then as a KMEA Executive Committee. Festival Manager. During that period of time he was While at Boone County High School, Mr. Webber the Chair of the Commission. He has been President was responsible for the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic of District 8, District 8 Band Chair, and served three Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Stage Band, terms on the Marching Band Board of Control, includ- as well as the Coordinator of Small Ensembles. The ing membership in the original group in 1986–88. He Boone County Wind Ensemble received Distinguished has been the festival manager for District 8 since 2005. Ratings at every KMEA Concert Festival it attended, Terry was honored to receive the KMEA Citation for and was runner-up at the National Adjudicator’s Service in 2013. Concert Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Terry has served as an adjudicator for numerous Wind Ensemble also performed at the 2000 KMEA
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Professional Development Conference. The Boone Award. Mr. Webber received the Boone County School County Rebel Brigade was a KMEA State Finalist District “Break the Mold” Award in 2001. In 2002, Mr. in 1996, the 1997 Kentucky Governor’s Cup recipi- Webber was named as the Kentucky Teacher for the ent at the Contest of Champions in Murfreesboro, “50 Directors Who Make A Difference” Award from Tennessee, and performed in finals at several Bands of School Band and Orchestra Magazine. He also received America Regional Championships. Mr. Webber has the KMEA District 6 High School Music Teacher of served as Guest Conductor of Honor Bands through- the Year Award in 2003. He received the KMEA 25 out Kentucky and Ohio, including the prestigious Years of Service Award in 2007 and KMEA 30 Years Foster Music Camp, at Eastern Kentucky University. of Service Award in 2012. Mr. Webber received the Mr. Webber has also done extensive adjudicating in Eastern Kentucky University Department of Music both the marching band and concert band area. While Alumnus of the Year Award for 2002–2003, has at Boone County High School, Mr. Webber also served appeared in numerous editions of Who’s Who Among on SBDM, the BCEA Negotiating Committee, and American Teachers, is a member of Phi Beta Mu and was the Music Department Head. Mr. Webber has also was inducted, as an Honorary Member, to Phi Mu taught music classes at Northern Kentucky University, Alpha Sinfonia in 2005, and was inducted into the Fern has had over forty student teachers and is presently a Creek High School Hall of Fame in 2012. Teacher Educator for the Kentucky Teacher Intern Program. Mr. Webber has received numerous awards dur- CHORAL CHAIR-ELECT ing his career. He was a Kentucky Post Golden Apple NOEL WEAVER is now in his thirty-fourth year Award Finalist in 1988 and the Bellevue High School of teaching. This year will mark his twentieth year Teacher of the Year in 1989. In 1999, Mr. Webber as Director of Choral Activities and as Chair of the received the KMEA District 6 Citation for Service Music Department at Ballard High School. Weaver
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holds a BME and a MMEd from Director at Waggoner High School in Louisville), Morehead State University. He Nathan, Jacob, and Rachel (Elementary Music Teacher also completed the coursework at Cook Elementary in Winston-Salem, NC); and two for the PhD in Fine Arts as a grandsons: Luke and Jacob. Choral Conducting major at Texas Tech University. Mr. Weaver MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CHAIR- ELECT has taught at every grade level, KERRY EVANS is currently in his ninth year as having served as a choral direc- the director at Madison Middle tor in public schools in Ohio School. Mr. Evans comes to (Hancock Junior High School in Zanesville, Ohio) and Madison Middle from Eastern Kentucky (Rowan County Senior High and Rowan Kentucky University where he County Middle School in Morehead, Kentucky) and earned a BME and a MM. While as Director of Choral Activities at Southern Arkansas at EKU, he was a horn student of University. He has been named a Distinguished Dr. Mick Sehmann and conduct- Educator by the United States commission on ing student of Dr. Joe Allison, Presidential Scholars. He is a nationally certified music while serving as the Band Graduate educator through the former MENC certification Assistant. program. Bands under his direction consistently receive dis- Weaver has been fortunate to have careers in music tinguished ratings at the KMEA large group assessment education and music ministry. In addition to his posi- and Music in the Parks events. They were invited to tion at Ballard High School, Mr. Weaver is Minister perform at the 2011 UK Middle School Invitational, of Music at St. Matthews United Methodist Church. and the 2013 KMEA Professional Development This year will mark his 38th year in music ministry, Conference. having served churches in Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and Mr. Evans has been recognized as KMEA District Arkansas. 11 Middle School teacher of the year in 2009 and His involvement with the Kentucky Music Educators the University of Kentucky as “A teacher who made Association has been extensive, having served at both a difference” in 2011. In 2013, Mr. Evans was voted the district and state levels on numerous occasions Madison County teacher of the year. Mr. Evans has since 1986. He served as District 12 Choral Chair also served as a guest conductor for the EKU Middle 2008–2010; KMEA District 12 President 1997–1999 School Honor Band and the 6th Grade Fayette County and 2000–2002, District 8 Choral Chair 1986–1888, Honor Band, Judged numerous KMEA Solo and Festival Commission for four terms, State Choral Ensemble and Large Group events, and has served as Chair-elect 2003–2005, Conference Exhibits Chair KMEA District 11 president. He is a member of PHI 1986–89 under Bob Hartwell, and Conference Planning MU ALPHA SINFONIA. Kerry resides in Richmond Committee. He was named High School Teacher of with his wife Kim. the Year for the KMEA District 8 in 1988 and KMEA District 12 in 2007 and 2012. He was named KMEA BRITTANY FORD is in her fifth year as Director State High School Teacher of the Year 2013. As a mem- of Bands at North Middle School ber of the Kentucky chapter of the American Choral and Assistant Director at North Directors Association, Weaver, along with his wife Hardin High School. She has Melissa were recognized as the 2013 recipients of the over 200 students from grades Robert K. Baar Choral Excellence Award. six through eight enrolled in the As a clinician and adjudicator, Mr. Weaver has North Middle School program, a worked with choirs in sixteen states and the District little less than 50% of the student of Columbia. As a vocalist, Noel Weaver has per- population. Miss Ford received a formed with many regional orchestras including the B.A. in Music Education from the Chautauqua Orchestra, in Chautauqua, New York, University of Kentucky. While at UK, she served as the the Orchestra of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico, CMENC president and performed in the UK Wind as well as the Louisville Orchestra and the Lexington Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. She studied clari- Philharmonic. Mr. Weaver and his wife, Melissa are the net performance with Dr. Scott Wright, and studied a parents of five children: Mary Kathryn, Aaron (Choral semester of bassoon with Professor Peter Simpson. In
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2010, she was awarded the George Hurst Memorial Shelbyville, Kentucky. Originally Scholarship for her advocacy for music education and from LaGrange, Kentucky, she graduated magna cum laud. completed a Bachelor of Music Under Miss Ford’s direction, the North Middle Education from the University of School Band received distinguished ratings at KMEA Kentucky in 2001, studying per- Concert Band Festival. Her students have earned cussion under James Campbell. distinguished ratings at KMEA Solo and Ensemble During her first years of teaching Festival and actively participate in honors bands. The she also earned a Master of Music North Middle Symphonic band performed at the Education from the University of KMEA Professional Development Conference in 2014, Louisville in 2006, where her thesis work involved the and has received an invitation to perform at the Music study and implementation of various rhythm syllable for All’s National Middle School Conference in 2015. counting systems. Since her arrival at Shelby East, North Middle has consistently had over forty stu- enrollment has doubled in the band program. Students dents to be selected to the Fourth District All-District in her bands have consistently received Distinguished Bands over the past few years. Miss Ford’s professional ratings at the KMEA Performance Assessment. In addi- affiliations include NAfME, KMEA, KEA and NEA. tion to teaching middle school band, she also teaches In 2013, Ms. Ford was awarded the Middle School orchestra and an Advanced Placement music theory Director of the Year from the Fourth District. She is class at Shelby County High School. Mrs. Oerther has currently serving as a district officer for KMEA and served as the Fifth District Middle School Band Chair is on the board of directors for the Heartland Winds since 2007 and helped organize the transition from Community Band. recorded auditions to live auditions with a sightreading portion for the district middle school honor band. She TAMMY OERTHER is in her eleventh year has a wonderful husband, Matthew, and a four-year-old of teaching band at Shelby East Middle School in daugher, Elisabeth.
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TRACEE SCHEELER is a general music teacher received Distinguished Ratings at KMEA assessment, and band director in the Letcher performed at the KMEA Professional Development County Public School system. Conference in Louisville, and have received various Currently, she teaches at Letcher other recognitions and awards. Elementary School, Cowan Prior to moving to Lexington, Mrs. Payne was the Elementary School, and Letcher Director of Orchestras at Lawrence Central High Middle School. Mrs. Scheeler School in Indianapolis, IN from 2006–2010. There earned a Rank I in Special she conducted three string ensembles and the LC Education through University of Symphony Orchestra, all of which received consis- the Cumberlands, and a Masters tent Gold Ratings at the ISSMA Festivals. During of Music Education and Bachelor of Music Education her time as Director, the Symphony Orchestra from Morehead State University. Over the course of received Distinguished Ratings at the ISSMA State her career, she has taught general music in grades K–8, Qualifications, and competed at the ISSMA State middle school choir, and elementary and middle school Finals. Mrs. Payne’s duties also included teaching 5th band in Gallatin County Schools, Pike County Schools, grade beginning strings at two elementary schools and and Letcher County Schools. Her bands have received one beginning piano class at LC. During the summer, many distinguished ratings at KMEA Performance Mrs. Payne worked as a teacher at the Performing Assessments throughout her fifteen year teaching Arts Institute, teaching beginning, intermediate career. Several of her students have received distin- and advanced string students grades 4–12. While in guished ratings at Solo and Ensemble Festival, and high Indianapolis, Mrs. Payne also served as the Carmel chair placements in both the All District Bands and the Symphony Orchestra music librarian from 2007–2010 KMEA All State Orchestra, Bands, and Jazz Band. while also performing as a violinist with the ensemble. In KMEA District Nine, Mrs. Scheeler has served Mrs. Payne is currently an active member of the as Middle School Band Chair, where she organized KY Chapter of American String Teachers Association the District Nine Junior High Band event, General and KMEA serving as the District 7 Orchestra Chair. Music 6–12 Chair, and currently serves as Special Mrs. Payne was awarded the KMEA District 7 “Middle Learners Chair. Mrs. Scheeler has also served on the School Music Teacher of the Year” Award in 2013, KMEA Board as Chair of the Credentials and Elections and was also a semi-finalist for the first-ever Grammy Committee, a position she held for 6 years. She holds Music Educator Award in 2013 and a quarter-finalist in professional memberships in the Kentucky Music 2014. Mrs. Payne was a guest conductor for the WKU Education Association and the Kentucky Education Honors Orchestra and Jefferson County MS Honors Association, as well as being a member of the Honor Orchestra in 2013. She currently performs with the Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Sigma Sigma National Lexington Community Orchestra and works at the Sorority, and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music EKU Foster Summer Music Camps. Fraternity for Women. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Mrs. Scheeler gives private piano and GENERAL MUSIC CHAIR-ELECT woodwind lessons, performs with a wind quintet for JULIE ANNE HARTMAN is in her twenty- events, and is a member of Winds of the Mountain second year of teaching music for Empire in Wise, VA, and Sacred Winds. the Allen County School system in Scottsville, Kentucky, where ORCHESTRA CHAIR-ELECT she has spent her entire teach- SARAH PAYNE received aMasters of Music ing career. She was raised in degree from Eastern Kentucky Mount Washington, KY, and is University and is a graduate of a 1988 graduate of Bullitt East the College of Creative Arts at High School. She then pursued West Virginia University, where a Bachelor of Music Degree at she earned a Bachelor of Music Campbellsville University and completed the degree Education degree. Mrs. Payne has in 1992. Mrs. Hartman has since completed a Master’s been teaching at Bryan Station Degree (1999) and Rank 1 (2002) in Elementary Middle School since Fall 2011. School Counseling from Western Kentucky University. Since then, the orchestras have She also holds a Psychometry IIA endorsement from
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WKU. She teaches preschool through third grade Day coordinator. Julie is also an elected member of the General Music and third grade Chorus. She also previ- primary center’s SBDM council. She has been directly ously taught middle school General Music as an itiner- responsible for leading the team completing the Arts ant teacher for two years at James E. Bazzell Middle and Humanities Program Review, and she provides School, also located in Scottsville. In addition to her assistance with the school’s morning meeting. As a employment with the school system, Mrs. Hartman member of the PBIS committee, Julie has been instru- served as the youth director (3 years) and principal mental in developing “Tasty Tuesdays”, a fundraising organist (15 years) at First United Methodist Church program which pairs community restaurants as partners of Scottsville. She is currently the principal organist for with the school once a month. She has helped provide Scottsville Baptist Church. and supervise rewards as part of the PBIS team. Mrs. Mrs. Hartman is deeply involved professionally Hartman also helps administer the state test to third within Allen County Primary Center, participat- grade ECE students in a one-on-one setting. She and ing in many activities and committees for the school. the rest of the related arts teachers plan the pre-testing Currently, she is the vice president/secretary for the pep rally and the post-testing reward celebration for PTO, chairperson of the Arts and Humanities com- the third grade class. Julie is also the school liaison/ mittee, the coordinator for the school’s parent pickup coordinator for the second grade Learn to Swim pro- program, Field Day coordinator, School Assembly gram with the YMCA of Scottsville and Allen County. Liaison, a member of the school PBIS (Positive Perhaps Mrs. Hartman’s biggest accomplishment Behavior Intervention Support) team, and Veteran’s in her teaching career has been the implementation of
www.kmea.org 55 the school’s choral program, Joyful Noise, which is in a music educator and is equally passionate about the its 20th year of existence. Joyful Noise is an auditioned future of music education, not only in her school and group of third grade students. The group rehearses and community, but throughout the entire Commonwealth. performs for many school and community functions, Because she believes that the future of music educa- including an appearance in the promotional movie tion lies in the preparation of our young teachers, she Fireball Run, performances at local banks, Relay for has supervised numerous student teachers from NKU, Life, high school football and basketball games, the EKU, and MSU and has served as KTIP resource YMCA, and the local Chamber of Commerce. Each teacher for many young music teachers. She also served year, the group raises money to attend a performance as a Boone County teacher mentor for KMEA, was of a Broadway show in Nashville at the Tennessee online mentor for NAfME, and was a mentor for new Performing Arts Center. arts teachers at Erpenbeck. Betty worked with her principal to develop a sched- BETTY WEBBER was born and raised in Irvine, ule that addresses the Arts and Humanities Program Kentucky. She earned a Bachelor’s Review so that students perform/present projects every of Music Education in 1982 from six–eight weeks in the areas of music, art, drama, dance, Eastern Kentucky University, and and practical living. This is in addition to regularly a Master’s in 1992 from Northern scheduled arts classes. She also organized meetings for Kentucky University. Betty her school district so that elementary music teachers earned Orff Certification from the could meet and discuss issues pertinent to their area Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. and receive flexible in-service credit for attending. At She is currently in her 30th year as the time of this writing, Betty was piloting the perfor- an elementary music teacher! mance assessments for second and fifth grades (based After teaching for thirteen years in Ohio, Betty came on the National Standards) for NAFME. back to Kentucky and became the music teacher at Betty lives in Union, Kentucky, with her husband, Erpenbeck Elementary School, in Boone County, when Dave and daughter Allie. Her oldest daughter, Katie, it was opened in 1998. She has conducted award win- is married and lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her ning choirs from Becker Elementary School, in Ohio, husband, Will. as well as her current groups, the Erpenbeck Vocal Ensemble and Erpenbeck Chorus. Betty also conducts “Sticks” which is the Erpenbeck Orff ensemble, con- KMEA ELECTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR ducts a fourth and fifth grade musical, and plans and ABSENTEE VOTING produces the school talent show. She acts as Arts and Humanities program review lead for her school, and is KMEA members who will not be able to vote at the the team leader for special areas. 2015 KMEA Professional Development Conference Betty is currently the General Music K–5 Chair for may request absentee ballots either electronically or by mail. KMEA District 6 and has served KMEA throughout her career on several occasions. As the District Chair, Requests for an absentee ballot must be received she has created a website where district teachers may by Kara Boyd, Credentials and Elections Chair, on or post lesson plans and other educational ideas that can before December 31. Written requests may be sent be shared with all teachers of the district. to: Betty was the 2011 KMEA District 6 Elementary Kara Boyd School Teacher of the Year and was twice nominated KMEA Credentials and Elections Chair for the Golden Apple Teacher Award, and the Ashland 2019 South 28th Street, Paducah, KY 42033 Oil Teacher of the Year Award. She was also nominated [email protected] for the Music Teacher Grammy Award. She received Paper absentee ballots will be mailed to those who the Boone County Board of Education “Break the request them by the deadline. Mold” Award in 2009. She is listed in numerous addi- tions of Who’s Who Among American Teachers and Completed absentee ballots must be received by Who’s Who Among American Women. She is also an Kara Boyd on or before January 31. honorary member of Tri M (chosen by student mem- Absentee ballots which meet the above criteria, bers) and a lifetime member of PTA (chosen by parents will be included at the time the ballots are counted for her dedication to her students). on Friday evening of the conference. Betty is extremely passionate about her career as
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—Applications accepted between January 15 and June 1. —$1000.00 to be distributed in two $500.00 increments, one per semester for the school year. —Chosen during June of each year. ••• Criteria: —Current junior who has declared music education as a major. —At least two semesters of school remaining prior to graduation. —GPA meets minimum requirements for scholarship consideration at their institution. —Enrolled at a Kentucky institution and a US citizen.
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KMEA RESEARCH GRANT AVAILABLE The Kentucky Music Educators Association announces sponsorship of a $500 grant to support music education research in Kentucky. The project should be a joint undertaking between a college/university professor and a school music teacher. Researchers who are chosen as recipients of the grant will be required to present their findings at the KMEA Professional Development Conference Research Poster Session. To submit a proposal for consideration, please provide the information requested below and submit it along with a brief description of the project, including a proposed budget and timeline for completion. Please note: To ensure consideration, applications must be received by April 1, 2015. Please send to: KMEA P.O. Box 1058 Richmond, Kentucky 40476-1058 Or fax to: 859-626-1115
______Name of College/University Professor Name of School Music Teacher
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58 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 KMEA FORMS In lieu of publishing KMEA forms in this issue, theKMEA Bluegrass FORMSMusic News has elected to provide the following web links and Quick Response Codes that provide online access to the forms. In lieu of publishing KMEA forms in this issue, the Bluegrass Music News has elected to provide the following web links and Quick Response Codes that provide online access to the forms. General KMEA Forms General KMEA Forms KMEA Membership Application KMEA
25 Years of Service form KMEA25 Years is looking of Service for all of itsform 25-year veterans of music education in order to recognize them during the keynote address at the Professional Development Conference to be held in Louisville,KMEA is looking February for 6–9,all of 2013. its 25-year If you veteransqualify or of know music a teachereducation who in does,order toplease recognize submit them the followingduring the application. keynote address at the Professional Development Conference to be held in Louisville, February 4–7, 2015. If you qualify or know a teacher who does, please submit the following
www.kmea.org 59 2015 Journal Cover Contest Sponsored by the Kentucky Music Educators Association
The Kentucky Music Educators Association is seeking cover art from Kentucky students who are currently enrolled in a music class or music ensemble in grades K–12, for their publication in the Bluegrass Music News. The professional journal is sent to all KMEA members, college and university libraries in Kentucky, and leaders in the music education profession nationwide.
The top three winners’ artwork will appear on the KMEA website for the balance of the 2014–2015 school year. The first place winner will receive a personal framed copy of the issue that features their artwork. All entries will be displayed in a gallery setting at the KMEA Professional Development Conference in Louisville.
Official Rules For The Journal Cover Art Contest 1. Any student in grades K–12 in any public or private school in Kentucky, who is currently enrolled in a music class or musical Winter 2015 Advertisers ensemble, is eligible to submit ONE entry by May 1, 2015.
Campbellsville University - 9 2. All entries must reflect the theme “Music Lasts A Lifetime.” Eastern Kentucky University - 4 3. The maximum size of the design should be 11 X 14 inches. Galt House - 28 The actual cover art will be reduced to 5 ½ X 7 inches to fit below the masthead. All artwork must be Portrait oriented, Hurst Music - 12 landscape oriented artwork will not be accepted. Please send Kentucky International Convention Center - 27 all artwork appropriately mounted on mat board so it can be Jazz at Lincoln Center - 51 displayed, to: Kentucky Music Educators Association Miles Ahead Music - 55 P. O. Box 1058 Morehead State University - 49, Inside Back Cover Richmond, Kentucky 40476-1058
Murray State University - Back Cover 4. The entry should be multi-color on white or off-white Music Central, Inc. - 19 unlined paper. QuaverMusic.com - Inside Front Cover 5. Any art media such tempera paint or markers may be used. Ricco Reeds (D’addario & Co.) - 13, 23 Crayons, chalk, or colored pencils are discouraged as they may not show up well for reproduction. Royal Music - 57 6. All entries will be assigned a number and judged on: Southern Illinois University - 15 a. Carrying out the theme Transylvania University - 21 b. Effective use of color University of Kentucky Bands - 17 c. Creativity d. Craftsmanship, clarity, and neatness University of Kentucky School of Music - 2 7. The First, Second, and Third Place Winners will be University of Louisville School of Music - 6 selected by an independent panel of judges. University of the Cumberlands - 53 8. Winners will be notified by July 15, 2015. Western Kentucky University - 11 9. No artwork will be returned. Yamaha Corporation of America - 64 10. All artwork must be accompanied by an Entry Form found on the next page, containing all necessary contact information, Inquiries regarding advertising rates, ad sizes, signatures of the parent/legal guardian, music teacher, and art and technical specification should be sent to: teacher. These signatures also grant the Kentucky Music Educa- Melissa Skaggs tors Association the right to use the winner’s name, entry, and P.O. Box 1058 photograph for publicity purposes. Richmond, KY 40476-1058 11. By entering the contest, entrants accept and agree to these tel: 859-626-5635; fax: 859-626-1115 rules and the decision of the judges. The decision of the judges email: [email protected] shall be final.
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ENTRY FORM All entries must be accompanied by this form and mailed to: Kentucky Music Educators Association, P. O. Box 1058, Richmond, Kentucky 40476-1058
Student Name ______Entry # ______(Assigned by KMEA) Address ______City ______Zip ______Phone ______School Name ______School Address ______City ______Zip ______Phone ______Student Age ______Grade in School ______
______Parent/Guardian Signature Email Address
______Music Teacher Signature Email Address
______Art Teacher Signature Email Address
OPTIONAL: WRITE A THREE OR FOUR SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ARTWORK.
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www.kmea.org 61 IN MEMORIAM
JAY FLIPPIN, 68, of Morehead, passed away Ballpark Records. peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on In February 2006, the Governor’s Council for the October 16, 2014. Jay recently retired as professor of Arts chose Jay as the Kentucky Artist of the Year. In music after teaching keyboards, jazz studies, theory, April 2007, he was honored by his alma mater Mars history of Rock & Roll, and music history for forty- Hill College as one of the 150 Outstanding Alumni five years at Morehead State University. Following of the 20th Century, and in October 2009, he was retirement, he served as an adjunct professor at inducted into the Morehead State University Alumni Morehead State, Kentucky Christian University, and Hall of Fame. Marshall University. He also served as accompanist/ Jay is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Nancy, arranger for the Lexington Singers since 1976. Jay per- as well as two daughters: Victoria Snyder (husband formed as soloist, accompanist, conductor, and ensem- Brian) of Carmel, Indiana, and Emily Maruna (hus- ble player throughout the US, South and Central band Franz) of Portland, Oregon; three grandchil- America, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. He was dren: Pannonica and Quinby Maruna, and Gavin a devout Christian and served as director of music for Snyder; brother Richard Flippin; and a large number the First Baptist Church of Morehead for forty years. of cousins and dear friends. Born Russel Jay Flippin Jay worked regularly with several jazz and commercial on February 15, 1946, in Stuart, Virginia, he was a groups and averaged more than 200 performances a son of the late Russel Jay and Lucy Rhodes Flippin. year. He performed with dozens of artists, including Visitation was on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Clark Terry, James Moody, Chris Potter, the Count Northcutt and Son Home for Funerals in Morehead. Basie Orchestra, Percy Sledge, Ray Charles, LeAnn Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 19, Rimes, Wilson Pickett, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears. 2014, in the Button Auditorium on the Morehead Jay also was an accomplished composer and State University campus with Dr. Don Mantooth and arranger of music, with more than 3,500 works for the Rev. Curt Lowndes officiating. In lieu of flowers, orchestra, jazz ensembles, and more. He wrote more the family requests that donations be made to the Jay than 300 jingles, scored more than thirty films and Flippin Music Scholarship, care of Cate Mart of the videos, and composed cues for television series and Lexington Singers, P.O. Box 23002, Lexington, KY feature films. He won five Emmys for his scores for 40523, or the Legacy Fund of the First Baptist Church the documentaries Ashes to Glory, Hearts of Glass, of Morehead, 123 E Main Street, Morehead, KY Blenko Retro, Cam Henderson: A Coach’s Story, and 40351. Steven Caras: See Them Dance. In 2001, he was nomi- nated for an Emmy for best original song. Jay’s record- JAMES “JIM” KELLY COPENHAVER, 71, of ing credits include arranging, producing, and playing Columbia, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November on more than 350 album/CD projects. He had six 26, 2014. Mr. Copenhaver was born on April 1, 1943, CD releases under his own name, including his most in Wytheville, Virginia, to Alfred W. Copenhaver, Sr. recent—Jay Flippin: Home for Christmas, released by and Mamie Hedrick Copenhaver. Survivors include
62 Bluegrass Music News WINTER 2015 his brother and sister-in-law Alfred W. and Mary known simply as the Carolina Band, continued to O. Copenhaver and his brother-in-law Loyd W. grow and develop into one of the premier college Carpenter, Jr., all of Wytheville, VA. Also, surviving marching bands in the country. are; nieces Kim Colvin of Chester, SC, and Merrily In recognition for his talents and service, he Copenhaver Simms of Denver, NC, nephews Stephen received the Citation of Excellence from the National Carpenter of Rural Retreat,VA., Terry Carpenter of Band Association, the Distinguished Service to Huntersville, NC, and Alfred (Skip) W. Copenhaver Music Medal for Instrumental Music Education III of Lugoff, SC; and six great nieces and nephews. from Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band In addition, Mr. Copenhaver was survived by his Fraternity, and both the Outstanding Bandmaster extended family—his beloved University of South Award and Outstanding Contributor to Bands Award Carolina Gamecock band family. In addition to his from the South Carolina Chapter of Phi Beta Mu parents, Mr. Copenhaver was predeceased by his sister National Bandmaster Fraternity. He was a Past- Linda Copenhaver Carpenter. President of both the National Band Association and Emeritus Director of Bands, Mr. Copenhaver the Southern Division of the College Band Director assumed the position of director of bands at the National Association. Mr. Copenhaver was the University of South Carolina in 1976 and was a founder and co-conductor of the Palmetto Concert Professor of Music on the USC School of Music Band, an adult semiprofessional concert band that faculty. Mr. Copenhaver earned BA and MMEd presented the Grand Finale Concert at the 1999 degrees at Morehead State University and completed Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. two additional years of graduate study at Florida Mr. Copenhaver retired in the summer of 2010 and State University. Prior to his appointment at USC, continued to be a presence at the university until his he taught at Holmes High School in Covington, KY, passing Wednesday, where he had an office in the new Morehead State University, and Clemson University. Copenhaver Band Hall. At USC, Mr. Copenhaver was responsible for admin- A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Copenhaver’s istering the total band program. He conducted the life was held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band the Copenhaver Band Hall on the campus of the and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in University of South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the wind instrument techniques. Under his guidance, the family suggests donations be made to the “James USC band program established a national reputation K. Copenhaver Alumni Band Scholarship Fund,” for excellence. The Symphonic Band performed at Gift Processing, 1027 Barnwell Street, Columbia, conferences for the South Carolina Music Educators SC 29208 or to the “Palmetto Concert Band,” USC Association, Music Educators National Conference, School of Music, 813 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC College Band Directors National Association, and 29208. Visit “James K. Copenhaver—A Celebration of American Bandmasters Association. Under Mr. Life” on Facebook where students, alumni, colleagues, Copenhaver’s leadership the USC Marching Band and friends can share their favorite stories.
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