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October 1961 Albuquerque, New Mexico

STOOKEY ACCEPTS OKLAHOMA DEAN OF FINE ARTS FOR UNM MR. STOVALL COMMENTS UNIVERSITY POSITION Clinton Adams, formerly Head of the Mr. Travis Stovall, Superintendent The news of C. M . Stookey’s resig­ Department of Art at the University of Schools, Clovis, New Mexico, and nation as Chairman of the School of of Florida, has been appointed the Dean Chairman of the Superintendents Sec­ Music at Eastern New Mexico Uni­ of the College of Fine Arts at the U ni­ tion of the New Mexico Education A s­ versity came as a shock to music edu­ versity of New Mexico. His responsi­ sociation, made the following comments cators throughout the state. On August bilities include the administration of at the Board of Directors Meeting of 7, M r. Stookey assumed his duties as the departments of architecture, art, the New Mexico Educators Association Director of the School of Music at drama, music and dance, and jointly held in Roswell, September 9th. The Oklahoma University. with the Dean of the College of Edu­ comments were edited by Rollie Helt- Having been at Eastern for thirteen cation, the training of teachers in art, man, secretary-treasurer for N M M E A . years and being very active in school drama, and music. Mr. Stoval began by complimenting the members of the New Mexico Music music activities in both New Mexico Mr. Adams comes highly qualified, Educators Association for the profes­ and the Southwest, he was practically not only as a nationally known painter sionalism he felt was being shown by a legendary figure in the state. Soon and lithographer, but as an experienced not asking for time out of schools for after Mr. Stookey came to Eastern from administrator and educator. As an ad­ this meeting, and that the music educa­ Kirksville, Missouri, in 1947, he was ministrator he was head of the Depart­ tors were willing to give so much of appointed to fill the vacancy of the ment of Art and Director of the Uni­ their own time and effort for the ad­ SecretaryTreasurer’s office in the N M versity Art Gallery at the University vancement of music education in New M E A, which position he held for a of Kentucky (1954-1957) ; Head of the number of years. It was due to his un­ Department of Art at the University of Mexico. tiring efforts that the membership of Florida (1 9 57-1960); and associate di­ He pointed out that we should evalu­ [the association more than doubled. He rector of the Tamarind Lithography ate the points of strength for our or­ was the founder and original editor of Workshop in Los Angeles (1960-1961). ganization. These points of strength the New Mexico Musician. M r. Stookey As to his background in education Mr. begin by keeping the membership of [was also a member of the N M M T A and Adams received a bachelor’s degree in our association strong at the local level gave his support in raising the stand­ Art Education from UCLA in 1940; through communications concerning ards of private music teaching as well served as prsident of the Kentucky Art our program as it involves the music |as that of the public schools. Education Association in 1956; and educator, through the classroom teach­ Mr. Stookey’s goal of building a finally has been active as a teacher since er, the building principal, the junior Music Building at Eastern is not only 1940. Included in the several profes­ high school, the high school and the [the pride of this university, but also of sional offices held by M r. Adams are superintendent of schools involved. It (T o Page 9) (To Page 11) (To Page 7) 'Heov Tftexica

Editor Dr. Jack MUSICIAN Stephenson

Official Publication of New Mexico Music Educators Association and New Mexico Music Teachers Association

VOLUME 9 OCTOBER 1961 NUMBER 1 EDITORIAL —

TABLE OF CONTENTS Education is on the block! The ques­ Stookey Accepts Oklahoma Position ...... 1 tion, whether we like it or no:, is what Dean of Fine Arts For U N M ...... 1 is education worth. The public and in Mr. Stovall Comments ...... 1 turn the legislature, looking at our Editorials ...... 2-3 product EDUCATION, asks what is Around The Horn ...... 5 it; of what does it consist; is it all neces­ N M M E A Board of Directors Meeting ...... 5 sary; why does it cost so much (while Orchestra Division ...... 11 we ask why does it pay so little). This N M M T A ...... 13 questioning is good. It is healthy for a New Music Faculty at ENMU ...... 14 democracy. But it is hurting the music N M M T A State Convention ...... 14 program in New Mexico Schools. It is M E N C National Convention ...... 14 hurting music education primarily N M M E A State Convention ...... 15 through the loss of fine music teachers. From C. M. Stookey ...... 15 They are not willing to stand still (or MENC Student Chapters ...... 16 in some cases move backward particu­ Band Division ...... 17 larly when this questioning and indeci­ Elementary Music Division ...... 19 sion extends over several years. As a NMMEA Financial Report...... -...... 20 result they move to that state which is Choral Division ...... 21 solving its problems in education as it N M M E A Official H an d book ...... 23-26 moves ahead. Dr. Glowacki Comments on N M S U ...... 26 W e in music education must be pre­ George Robert to Accompany Lawrence Winters ...... 26 pared to meet this problem now and New Faculty at St. Joseph ...... 27 in the future. It is primarily one of Student to Tanglewood ...... 27 communication. The members of N M E d itor...... Jack R. Stephenson, University of New Mexico M E A and N M M T A contact personally Business M a n ag er...... Wm. Carlander, K & B Music Co., 4516 Central, (as no other group can) the majority Albuquerque of the families in the state. It is neces­ Circulation Manager...... Donald McRae, University of New Mexico sary that we see to it that these people Associate Editor of Band ...... Wm. E. Rhoads, University of New Mexico are informed continually of the status Associate Editor of C h oru s...... Charles Davis, University of New Mexico of music education in New Mexico. It Associate Editor of Elementary...... John Batcheller, University of New Mexico is equally important that these people Associate Editor of Orchestra...... Kurt Frederick, University of New Mexico see the worth of education and particu­ Associate Editor of N M M T A ...... Mrs. Gwen Dawson, Box 687, Gallup larly music through signif.cant ex­ periences for their children throuugh EDITORIAL BOARD: Floren Thompson, ENMU; Champ Tyrone, Highland our effective teaching. Our stmd, then, University; Carl Jacobs, N M S U ; Abrahm Parotti, N M W U ; Sister Erna Louise, as professional people includes three St. Joseph’s College; Joe Blankenship, U N M ; Lewis Spencer, Las Cruces; Paul points: 1. effective teaching 2. effective Summersgill, Roswell; Elmer Henry, Raton; Ron Lipka, Los Alamos; Jess Lara, communication with the public at all Gallup; Bernard Carbajal, Belen; Helene Fisher, Albuquerque High School. times 3. professional unity. These N M M E A Officers: President, Norvil Howell, Band Director, Clovis; Vice President points must be achieved without losing of Band, Roger Brandt, Band Director, Lordsburg; Vice President of Orchestra, step in our progress in music education. Dale Kempter, String Instructor, E N M U , Portales: Vice President of Chorus, Angelo Turano, Choir Director, Farmington; Vice President of Elementary School Join your N M M E A and N M M T A Music, Lila Stout, Artesia Public Schools; and Rollie Heltman, Los Alamos, Secre­ now as we move ahead in p:ofessiona^ tary-Treasurer progress. N M M TA OFFICERS: President, Charles Brown, 2611 Utah, N.E. Albuquerque; Vice President, Frances C. Culpepper, 1017 North Guadalupe, Carlsbad; Past President, Gillian Buchanan, E N M U ; Secretary, Norma Larson, 606 13th St., N.W. Albuquerque; Treasurer Dr. Joseph Blankenship, UNM . Correction Please: Published October, January, and April. Subscription $1.50 per year, 50c per copy. Direct sub­ scription requests to circulation manager, Donald McRae, University of New Mexico, Albu­ All-State Band Orchestra and Chorus querque, Advertising office: 8518 Flower Pi., N.E. Feb. 1, 2, 3, Albuquerque

— 2— could be taken to explore the possibili­ ties of gaining this type of leadership in NMMEA New Mexico. FROM PRESIDENT It is the considered opinion of the CHARLES writer that music festivals are largely HOWELL responsible for the great success music BROWN education has had throughout the na­ SAYS NMMTA tion. This fact has been demonstrated in many states. It is possible that the PRESIDENT membership would like to consider the possibilities for instituting a state music festival in New Mexico. This item will also be in the agenda for the meeting This editorial is written with the idea On behalf of the New Mexico Music this October. in mind of encouraging private music Educators Association I would like to I would like to encourage each of you teachers to raise their fees to conform xtend our wishes for a successful year to attend the N M M E A Section meet­ with the fees in other professions. >f musical experience in New Mexico. ings during the convention. Hear the As many of you are new to the pro- Recent surveys have shown that the performing groups, participate in group ession and New Mexico, I would like private music teacher’s income is far discussions and visit with music educa­ o introduce the New Mexico Music below the salary scale of other profes­ tors from throughout New Mexco. educators official Board: sions. Some of the reasons for this Norvil Howell, President are: short working week (less than 40 1915 Axtell hours in most cases); a feeling of not Clovis, New Mexico being worth more— on the part of those Dale Kempter Why Should We Attend Conventions? who lack training; a desire to be help­ Orchestra Vice President ful and not charge higher fees on the 906 W . 17 1. Business of a profession, and the part of those with a missionary spirit; Portales, New Mexico professional organization of which a low cost of operation due to teaching Angelo Turano we are a member at home; and the fact that many Chorus Vice President 2. Inspiration, in order that we may teachers work at other occupations and 918 N. Allen Ave. renew the enthusiam we all need make private teaching an avocation or Farmington, New Mexico to do a good job of teaching pocket money occupation. Lila Stout 3. Education, to refill our minds with Elementary Vice President If private music teaching is to hold the fresh ideas available to those who 905 So. 16th a place among the professions which interchange ideas with their col­ Artesia, New Mexico will give its members a decent return leagues; to strengthen the convic­ Roger Brandt for their services and also a position of tions we have of the rightness of Band Vice President prestige among the other professions, our own proved methods; to correct 908 Randell then private teachers are going to have errors in thinking and practice to Lordsburg, New Mexico to ask more for tuition than most of which we are all susceptible. Rollie V. Heltman them do. Executive Secretary-Treasurer 4. Friendship— to reestablish the know­ 1496 40th St. ledge that we are not alone in main­ When members of other professions Los Alamos, New Mexico taining cultural standards, that are asked to explain the high costs of The above mentioned people are your there are many who stand shoulder their services they usually give as rea­ state representatives, elected by the to shoulder with us. sons: long term apprenticeship; expen­ membership. May I encourage you to 5. Social that we may renew ourselves sive education; high cost of setting up contact these officers about any ques­ by refreshments and the informal in­ an office including location, furnishings tions you might have concerning the terchange so necessary to maintain­ and equipment; and the general high All-State Clinic or other state matters. ing the love of life which is indis­ cost of living. All these conditions like­ District problems should be channeled pensable to those who are in the wise affect the private music teacher through your district officers. helping professions. and for the same reason he should be Your N M M E A president was in at­ fully compensated for his services. ------Adapted from Toastmistress tendance at the M E N C Board of Direc. International Editorial, tors and Federated State Presidents You are urged to reappraise your September 1957 Interim Meeting held this past August tuition schedules and make compari­ in Washington, D. C. A complete re­ sons with those of your doctor, your port of this meeting will be mailed to lawyer, your dentist and with other you in the near future. At the Washing­ members of the teaching fraternity- ton meeting it was found that many For the 1961 N M M T A Convention, public school and university teachers states are moving in the direction of — and you will undoubtedly find that November 18, 19, 20, in Albuquerque appointing a state co-ordinator (super­ you are working for a lot less money. visor) of music. This problem has often we are planning what we believe will be been discussed by many N M M E A some outstanding programs of interest A strong profession is a profession members, yet, no positive action has and value to all. Come early and plan to strong in personal income. It demands a reasonable financial return for its previously been taken. At the October stay through the entire convention as N M M E A Section meeting I would like training and professional know-how. it will have features of vital importance to have this matter opened on the It is our hope each private music floor for discussion by the membership, to your personal, and professional ad­ teacher will raise fees to the level he and if possible, some positive steps vancement. deserves.

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Members Present Rollie Heltman President, Norvill Howell, Clovis L os Alam os Vice-President, Band, Roger Brandt, Lordsburg Secretary- Vice-President, Orchestra, Dale Kempter, Portales Tresurer Vice-President, Chorus, Angelo Turano, Farmington Vice-President, Elementary School Music, Lila Stout, Artesia Secretary-Treasurer, Rollie V. Heltman, Los Alamos Editor, New Mexico Musican, Jack R. Stephenson, Albuquerque Immediate Past President, Kenneth Bender, Alamogordo District I, Lewis Spencer, Las Cruces District II, Paul R. Summersgill, Roswell AROUND THE HORN — District IV, Ronald C. Lipka, Los Alamos Norvil Howell, president of N M M E A Call to Order and Jack Stephenson S W M E N C presi­ The meeting was called to order by President Howell at 1:45 p.m. President Howell welcomed all present, including Mr. Travis Stovall, Chairman, Superintendents Section of dent sat together at the interim meeting the New Mexico Education Association. of M E N C held in the New N E A Build­ Agenda ing to represent New Mexico. Nearly 1. Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting, May 6, 1961—Secretary one hundred state presidents, national 2. Review, NMEA Convention, Music Section Meeting Program, NMMEA President board of directors, state editors, and 3. Treasurer’s Report state treasurers from the fifty states 4. Vice President’s Reports attended the three day session August 5. Annual Financial Report, Editor, New Mexico Musician 23-25. 6. Report, New Mexico Music Industry Council, Don Sheets Artesia Public Schools have two new 7. Report, on district activities from District Chairmen (festivals, clinics, etc.) typewritten report for secretary and magazine publication. elementary music teachers this year— 8. Approval of the All-State Music Clinic audition team. (Team chosen by chairman, UNM ) Mary Lu Brooks, an E .N .M .U . gradir 9. Approval of audition centers, chairmen, dates, schedules, etc. N M M EA President report­ ate, who taught the past two years at ing Seagraves, Texas and James Anderson 10. Registration procedures for audition, Rollie Heltman who came from Aztec. They, with 11. Approval of All-State registration fees. Marijo Hinton, had their first meeting 12. All-State Clinic Program. Performing time for each group. with the Director of Instruction, J. 13. Appointment of Membership Chairman Burr Stout, who co-ordinates the ele­ 14. Short report from NMMEA President on Interim meeting in Washington Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting, May C, 1961 mentary music program. This co-or­ Copies of the minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting, May 6, 1961, held in Los dination will culminate in a music fes­ Alamos, New Mexico, were distributed and discussed and approved. tival of all sixth grade pupils during Review, NM EA Convention, Music Section Meeting Program Music Week in M ay. This will be the Copies of the Music Section Program were distributed by President Howell (See page third annual festival celebrating Music 14 for complete program.) Week. This festival gives the parents Treasurer’s Report an opporunity to see what their child­ The Treasurer, Rollie V. Heltman, distributed copies of the annual financial report, ren have learned and gives the pupils covering the fiscal year September 1, 1960, through September 1, 1961, showing a total in­ experience in a large group (400) per­ come for the year of $6,140.00 and a total disbursement of $5,156.08, leaving a net gain for the year’s operation of $983.92. Ronld Lipka, Chairman of District IV, North-Central New formance. Mexico, moved the adoption of the Treasurer's Report. It was seconded by Dale Kempter. The A .A .U .W . sponsored a recital The motion carried. (See page 20) in Alamogordo featuring students who President Howell introduced Mr. Travis Stovall, Superintendent of Schools, Clovis, New have graduated from Alamogordo High Mexico, Chairman of the Superintendents Section of the New Mexico Education Association, School this summer. Each member who is an official representative and member of the Board of Directors. This is the first time played a solo, and then joined in several a member of the Superintendents’ Council has found it possible to attend a Board of Directors meeting of the NMMEA. ensembles. Participating were: James Mr. Kenneth Bender, Immediate Past President, NMMEA, moved an official vote of Bonnell, University of New Mexico; thanks to Mr. Stovall for speaking to the Board of Directors scetion. Secretary Pleltman Sharon Cadenhead, University of New pointed out that this is the first time that a representative from the Superintendent’s Section Mexico; Dian Munch, Eastern New of the NM EA had ever spoken to our group. Seconded by Lila Stout. Carried. Mexico University; Alan Westfall, Uni­ Vice President Reports versity of New Mexico; Barbara Har­ Dale Kempter, Vice President, Orchestra, reported that the All-State Orchestra program rington, Oberlin College; and J. B. had been selected. (See page 11) Tillotson, University of New Mexico. Mr. Roger Brandt, Vice President, Band, presented the All-State program for the All- They were accompanied by Mrs. Ken­ State concert band and clinic band. (See Band Page, page 17) Mrs. Lila Stout presented her report on the plans for the symposium and workshops for neth Bender and Mrs. Beck. the 1961 Teachers’ Convention. Miss Vaughn, American Book Company Consultant, will The Parochial School of Music Pro­ present a workshop for elementary classrooom teachers and plans were discussed for the gram sponsored by the College of St. publicizing and promotion of such a workshop. Joseph has been reorganized this fall. Miss Kathleen McVickers will present a Junior High School Choral Workshop and per­ Mr. George De Foe, instrumental direc­ formance on both October 26 and 27. tor at the College of St. Joseph, will Members on the symposium for October 26 have been verified and plans are under way supervise the program and also con­ for the carrying out of this program. Mr. Frank Pinkerton of the Los Alamos School system will present a string ensemble as a part of the elementary school education program. duct the chorus at St. Pius X High Mr. Paul Summersgill raised the question that personnel of the Southeastern District had School. M r. James B. Higgins will be questioned the point of emphasis of the teachers convention. President Howell pointed out band director for the following schools: that it had been the feeling of the Board of Directors and the executive committee that the St. Pius X High School, Queen of junior high school problems and workshop carried forth by Dr. Lee Kjelson should be carried (T o Page 24) (To Page 7)

— 5— n n a l l in o n e a s i c and O.'A STUDIES

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WHEN ALL COMBINED IN EACH STUDY to play in equal balance Each of these 32 “ALL IN ONE” Rhythmical Studies in Unison foi to bring out their parts Band, represents a complete lesson as the title implies. “ALL IN ONE.” They are written in easy familiar keys and filled with practical to subdue their parts rhythmical patterns.

Most all of these studies open with a slow slurred strain, which helps TABLE OF CONTENTS — to develop Breathing and Phrasing, as well as a flexible style of play­ ing, then into a strain of staccato, rhythmic patterns, (tonguing ex­ BALANCING ercise) which lead into mixture of Scales, Rest Patterns, and Arpeggios, all built into an interesting rhythmical study with many changes in time signatures and many changes in rhythmic patterns, most studies Unisonal Exercises closing with a brilliant ending. Unisonal Excerpts from Band Literature Concerted Exercises All lines and measures are identical, Example: 3rd measure, line 6, Concerted Excerpts from Band Literature is the same 3rd measure line 6 in all books, including the piano conductor book. Review Melody-Accompaniment Exercises Young Bass Clarinet and Alto Clarinet players may substitute Bb Melody-Accompaniment Excerpts from Cornet book for Bass Clarinet, and Eb Mellophone book for Alto Band Literature Clarinet, if a lower range is required. Review Countermelody Exercises Baritone or Euphonium players using treble clef may substitute the Bb Comet book. Countermelody Excerpts from Band Literature Review To derive the full benefit of these studies, I would suggest playing Figuration Exercises the book through several times, and increase the tempo a little each Figuration Excerpts from Band Literature time. Review (“Eye-Training” ) The values of UNISON STUDIES are many, just one example, 4 Emphasizing Particular Tones of a Chord players, all different instruments, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax and Horn Balancing a Figure, Repeated by Different Sections in F, playing together after school working out the assignment for their next class lesson, “Studies In Unison” is the answer to this What’s Wrong With This Balance? I and many similar problems in school music instruction.

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iften times appears that the administr- forth in a workshop again this year in the junior high school area as a point of study for tire or of the various levels seems not too developm ent of future programs in this area. The question of an All-State Junior High School nterested or concerned with the prob- Clinic was explored and the group’s conclusion was that this junior high school participation should be held at a district level. ems of the music program. This is not Mr. Charles Davis, UNM Chairman of the College Division of the NM M EA reported rue. The music educator should share that a committee of the various college music departments of New M exico had been estab­ lis problems and develop a closer re- lished to promote and correlate the problems of music education through the music depart­ ationship with the administrator con- ments for the advancement of music education in New Mexico, that a representative from :erning the program in music educa- each college music department has been appointed to this committee for steering purposes ion. M r. Stovall explained that com- for cooperation with the NM M EA. nunication on all levels of music edu­ Reports of District Chairmen ction was a major problem; that the Southwestern District No. I, Chairman Lewis Spencer, Las Cruces, reported: \IMMEA should be concerned with “The choral clinic will be held at NMSU on Monday, October 9 under the direction of [ester Hairston. Choral groups are expected from Alamogordo, Cobre Consolidated Schools >etter communications between their Deming, Gadsden, Hatch, Las Cruces,. Lordsburg, Socorro, Silver City, and Tularosa. It rrganization and the secondary prin- is estimated that the mixed chorus will number in excess of 450 and the girls’ chorus approxi­ ripals organization, which to his know- mately 250. Music for the clinic will be as follows: edge, meets from two to three time in Mixed Chorus :ach district in the state each year. The “God’s Gonna Build Up Zion’s W all,” by Hairston, published by Bourne nusic educators must be sure that the “Sweet Sunny,” bv Dello Joio, published by Carl Fischer association of principals should not “Song of Galilee,” by Chajes, published by Transcontinental Music Publications unit investigation of the music educa- “Hold On!” by Hairston, published by Bourne Girls’ Chorus :ion problems of the district. “O Lord of Heaven,” by di Lasso, published by Marks Music Corp At the state level, M r. Stovall pointed “Sapphic Ode,” by Brahms and arranged by H. R. W ilson and W alter Ehret, pub­ aut, music education should be brought lished by Boosey and Hawkes. :o the attention of the Superintendents’ “Poor Man Lazrus,” by Hairston, published by Bourne Councils, that information should flow This year the district will operate its spring festival under a new plan. The high school .reely to the N M E A Office and the large group festival will be held at Deming on Saturday, March 17 with Bruce Firkins as State Department of Education, that Chairman. The high school solo and ensemble festival will be held the following Saturday we should make sure that representa­ on March 24 at Lordsburg with Roger Brandt as chairman. tives of our organization should be in Plans are being made for a junior high festival for which the date and location will be announced later.” attendance at the leadership conference Mr. Paul Summersgill, Chairman of the Southeasern District reported. :>f the N M E A held each spring. “The Southeastern district meeting was held in Roswell September 2. Reports were made M r. Stovall also advised that N M an the following festivals and the places to be held: M E A should work closely with the SENM M EA High School Instrumental Festival at ENM U, Portales, New Mexico, March State Department of Education, our 31, 1962 with entrv deadline March 10. state superintendent of public instruc­ SENMMEA Junior High School Instrumental Festival at Artesia April 7, 1962, with tion,Mr. Tom Wiley, and in turn the entry deadline March 17. State Board of Education. Since N M SENMM EA Junior and Senior High School Vocal Festival at Roswell April 14, 1962, MEA is a member of the High School with entry deadline March 24.” President — Paul R. Summersgill Roswell High Activities Association, a liason exists, Vice President — Bill Evans, Alta Vista Jr. High, Carlsbad but here again keep in close contact Secretary-Treasurer —John M. Bealmear, Portales High School with M r. Montgomery’s office; and of Mr. Ronald Lipka, North-Central District repoted: course work with the New Mexico Edu­ “The annual meeting of the North Central District of the NM M EA was held on Septem­ cation Association. ber 18, 1960 in the Santa Fe High School Band Room. At that time the new officers were Mr. Stovall went on to say it was the elected, Ron Lipka, Los Alamos, president; Patricia James, Los Alamos, secretary-treasurer. responsibility of music educators to Among other business the District Festival dates were set. keep the door open so that superinten­ The North Central District Solo and Ensemble Festival was held at Santa Fe High School, under the chairmanship of Warren Brinegar, on Saturday, April 8th, 1961. Norbert dents in their duties in each individual Carnovale, Hugh Preble, Jack Stephenson and John Batcheller acted as adjudicators. Partici­ school system might not forget music pation included 510 students representing most of the district schools. education when they are so involved in The Band, Orchestra and Chorus Festival was held in Los Alamos, under the chairman- the financial problems of the school drip of Ron Lipka, on April 22, 1961. Participating were 1128 students representing seven system. It is each music educators re­ junior high bands, two combined bands, five high school bands, one junior high orchestra, sponsibility to keep his administrator one high school orchestra, and six choruses. A total of $69.15 was submitted to the state and superintendent of schools informed secretary-treasurer to cover the five percent per participant state assessment. that he might support the program. The varied starting dates of the school system made it impossible to hold the usual fall The association was complimented meeting prior to the state board meeting of September 9th, 1961. The district will hold its regular meeting on September 17th at 2:30 p.m. in the Santa Fe High School Band Room. for their publication, the “ New Mexico At this time new officers will be selected and the 1962 Festival dates set.” Musician” . He stated he reviewed each Dr. Jack Stephenson, Editor of the New M exico Musician, reported that the magazine issue and found it interesting and in­ was approximately breaking even financially. Mr. Stephenson reported that Mr. Bill Car- formative. He hoped the association lander of K & B Music Company in Albuquerque would be the new business manager for would continue to send copies to all the New M exico Musician, due to the fact that the former business manager, Mr. Guy Swan­ the administrators and secondary prin­ son, had moved from the state. Mr. Stephenson reported that commitments for the first fall cipals of the schools of the state as he issue for advertising indicated that this issue would be published in the black. felt it would help our line of communi­ Mr. Stephenson questioned the board as to their regards as to distribution of the issue, wanting to know whether copies should be sent to various universities which might request cations to them. free copies for their libraries. Mr. Roger Brandt m oved that the editor send copies of the New In conclusion he hoped the N M M E A M exico Musician free of charge to any university which might request copies for their library. would continue in their efforts of closer Seconded by Mr. Kenneth Bender. Carried. communication with the administrators Mr. Stephenson asked the question as to sending copies to superintendents and secondary' section in the N M E A . ( To Page 9)

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31 WEST 54th STREET, NEW YORK 19, NEW YORK Stookey (From Page 1) NMMEA MINUTES (From Page 7) principals. It was the feeling of the Board of Directors that such copies should be sent without the state. This has proven to be a chal­ charge. In conclusion, Mr. Stephenson stated that at any time the association felt they would lenge to other state institutions to strive like to rotate the editorship of the New Mexico Musician he would be happy to turn over to attain the same accomplishment on such editorship to anyone that was designated. even a bigger scale, such as the Uni­ Approval of All-State Clinic Music Audition Team versity of New Mexico will soon realize. Since it is the University of New Mexico’s responsibility to Chairman the audition team Before assuming chairmanship of the this year, Dr. Joseph Blankenship, Head of the Music Department, UNM, has appointed Dr. School of Music at E N M U M r. Stookey Jack Stephenson to chairman the team. Mr. Stephenson proposed the following team: was the director of the famous Grey­ Vocal Auditions: hound Band, and for recent years has Mr. Charles Davis, Chairman, UNM, audition tenors and basses. conducted the University Symphony Mr. Ronald Wynn, Highland University, altos Orchestra. Mr. Carl Jacobs, New Mexico State University, second sopranos He has had a tremendous influence Miss Ursula Davis, ENMU, first sopranos on the organization and development Instrumental Divisions Jack Stephenson, UNM, Chairman of the All-State clinic ofthe N M M E A . Mr. Jim Whitlow, UNM, High brass It was through his leadership that the Mr. Merle Hogg, ENMU, Low brass Sunshine Music Camp for high school Mr. Floren Thompson, ENMU, Soprano clarinets students was created. The Camp has Mr. Hugh Preble, NMWC, Flutes and saxophones won not only state and regional ac­ Mr. James Thornton, UNM, Double reeds and low clarinets claim, but it has also received national Mr. Jack Stephenson, UNM, High strings recognition. He has won the admira­ Mr. Dale Kempter, ENMU, Low strings and percussion tion and respect of music educators Past President Bender moved the approval of the audition team proposed by Jack graduating from other institutions as Stephenson. Seconded by Davis and Stout. Motion carried. well as scores of music educators who Approval of Audition Centers have graduated under his guidance at President Howell reported on audition centers and chairmen: Eastern. Dec. 1 Al English, Las Vegas Dec. 7 V. La Pine, Albuquerque In reluctantly accepting New Mexi­ Dec. 1 Howard Chrisman, Farmington Dec. 8 Gregg Randall, Las Cruces Dec. 2 Frank Pinkerton, Los Alamos Dec. 9 Paul Summersgill, Roswell co’s loss— Oklahoma’s gain, the N M Schedule of auditions was discussed as to whether a set number of minutes should }>e M E A and N M M T A extend to Mr. held to for all. Stookey their best wishes for continued The size of the All-State groups and the continuance of the clinic band was discussed. success. Motion for the approval of centers, dates, and chairmen was made by Lewis Spencer, seconded by Roger Brandt. The motion carried. Clinic Program T ake President Howell suggested that the Vice Presidents appoint a chairman to handle work with clinician and rehearsals. It was agreed that a rehearsal chairman be appointed at the discretion of the Vice-Presidents to oversee the operation of All-State rehearsals. Qaadt / Icaulticd, Accompanists for the All-State rehearsals were discussed. Mr. Turano moved that the University provide the accompanist for the All-State Chorus rehearsals and performance. Roger Brandt seconded the motion. The motion carried. wi th you ... Discussion of Time for Chair Auditions for All-State It was agreed that the present policy should be continued. Jack Stephenson suggested that the banquet at All-State be held at 5:30 on Thursday night. It was agreed. The concert will be at 8:00 on Friday. The Saturday morning program was discussed. Dr. Stephenson offered the University of New Mexico music staff’s production of Falstaff under the direction of Kurt Frederick for the Saturday morning program. Dr. Stephenson moved that in the future the University which has provided the audition team should also provide the Saturday morning program for each All-State Clinic. This was seconded by Angelo Turano. Motion carried. It was agreed that evaluation meetings with the directors and clinicians be scheduled around the dress rehearsals on Friday; the meetings to be in charge of the respective vice- presidents. Workshops or clinics at the All-State convention were discussed. Dale Kempter suggested a discussion of the Suzuki violin technique with a showing P o j U a w a of the accompanying film for an orchestra workshop. A band workshop will be planned by Roger Brandt and a vocal workshop will be planned by Mr. Turano. These meetings will follow the section meetings on Friday morning. Dead­ line for arrangements will be October 25, 1961. SHELLS Mr. Bender was thanked by the President for his help and attendance at the meeting. Mr. Brandt moved that Ken Bender be appointed membership chairman, seconded by Dale Kempter. The motion carried. and RISERS A report was given by Mr. Heltman on All-State audition procedure. Dr. Stephenson was Improve the sound to clear up details by the October convention. of your group 100%! Mr. Howell reported that each member of NMMEA would receive a report on the interim For complete information meeting in Washington. He quoted President’s Kennedy’s comments on music education made write at a concert during that meeting. Dr. Stephenson commented that Norvil Howell represented NewMexico very well during the interim meeting in Washington. Wenger Music President Norvil Howell expressed a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Summersgill for the fine facilities provided for the meeting and especially to Mrs. Summersgill for her outstanding contribution in typing the minutes. Equipment Co. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. 25 Wenger Bldg., Owatonna, Minn. Respectfully submitted, Rollie Heltman

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Adams (F rom Page 1) president of the Kentucky Regional DALE Conference for the American Associa­ KURT tion of University Professors and presi­ KEMPTER FREDERICK dent of the Southeastern College Art Vice President Conference (1958-1959). Orchestra Assoc. Editor As a painter and lithographer he of Orchestra has had eight one-man exhibitions. Since 1948 he has received thirty prizes, purchase awards and honorable men­ tions in major exhibitions. His work has I should like to call your attention been exhibited in many of the nation’s to the All-State Orchestra music. The ORCHESTRA IN ALBUQUERQUE leading museums, among them the music has been selected from three im­ Museum of ModernArt, the Metropoli­ The programs of the University of portant areas of music history and tan Museum of Art, the Cincinnati Art New Mexico Orchestra Series 1961-62 should prove both challenging and Museum, the Denver Museum, and the have been announced. The first con­ stimulating to the students. cert of the XJNM Orchestra will take Los Angeles County Museum. Mr. I hope to give each orchestra director place on Sunday, Nov. 5. The orchestra Adams is represented by the Felix one copy of each string part at the will play Berlioz’s Fantastic Symphony Landau Gallery in Los Angeles. teachers meeting in October, with fin­ and a chamber orchestra will present A native of California, Mr. Adams gerings and bowings marked by M r. Hindemith's Chambermusic for Small studied art at the University of Cali­ Sardoni. This should save much re­ Orchestra Opus 24. The second pro­ fornia at Los Angeles. He received a hearsal time and improve the over-all gram will include Beethoven’s Sym­ master’s degree in 1942 and subse­ unity and ensemble of the orchestra. phony No. 7, Wagner’s Funeral March quently served for eight years as a from the “ Twilight of the Gods” and member of the U C L A faculty (1946- On the eve of the teachers meeting, the Overture 1812 by Tschaikowsky. 1954). During World War II (1942- Wednesday, October 25, the Albu­ querque Symphony will open their sea­ This performance will be Friday, March 1946) he served as an administrative son with the distinquished violin soloist 2 and will be presented mainly for the and personnel officer in the United high school students who are going at­ States Army Air Force. He is married and teacher, Josef Gingold. Any direc­ tend the U N M String Clinic on Satur­ and has one child. He replaces Dr. tor arriving in Albuquerque early day, M arch 3. The final concert on Edwin Stein, currently Dean of the should avail himself of the opportunity Monday, M ay 21, will present Mahler’s College of Fine Arts at the University to hear this fine soloist and orchestra. Song of the Earth, one of the most mov­ of Boston. Although details are not definite, the ing compositions in the orchestra litera­ orchestral division will have two sec­ ture. The two vocal soloists for this per­ tion meetings at the All-State Conven­ formance will be Jane Snow from the certo by Beethoven with Kurt Frederick tion in February. One of these meetings UNM faculty and Richard Robinson as soloist. The second part of the pro­ will be centered around movies and in­ from Los Angeles. The first and third gram will be Schubert’s V I Symphony formation related to the very success­ concert will be presented in Santa Fe. in C Major, conducted by the perma­ ful Japanese school of violin instruction The U N M Odchestra also will play nent director, Kurt Frederick. The as taught by M r. Suzuki. Verdi’s Falstaff in the presentation of second program to be played by this I hope you are off to a fine year and the U N M Opera Workshop in January. group on Dec. 10th and to be repeated through your efforts the string program They will give a performance of this in Socorro on Dec. 17th will consist of continues to grow in New Mexico. See opera for the All-State Band, Orchestra Respighi’s Trittico Botticelliano, the you in October! and Chorus. aria “Ah Perfido” by Beethoven with The Albuquerque Youth Symphony Judi Turano as soloist, and M ozart’s The All-State Orchestra program has been under the joint sponsorships of U N M Sinfonia Concentante for oboe, clari­ selected and is as follows: and the Albuquerque Public Schools net, bassoon, horn and orchestra. 1. Concerto Grosso in D Minor (L’Estro will give their first concert on Nov. 19. The Albuquerque Civic Symphony Armonico) by Antonio Vivaldi - Op. 3, This program will consist of Shostako­ under the direction of Maurice Bonney No. 11 Pub. by Edizoni Ricordi vich’s Prelude in E Flat Minor, the begins its 30th season with an opening 2. An Outdoor Overture by Arron Cop­ Sinfonia Piccola by Suolahti, Tschaiko- program featuring as guest soloist Josef land Pub. by Boosey-Hawks sky’s Capriccio Italien, and the Scotch Gingold, violinist, on Wednesday, O cto­ 3. Symphony No. 5 Op. 95 in E Minor Dances by Malcolm Arnold. ber 25 at the Civic Auditorium. The (New World) IV Movement (Finale) by Anton Dvorak Pub. by Edwin F. The New Mexico Chamber Orches­ season will include six symphony con­ Kalmus tra Series, which is sponsored by the certs and four student pop concerts. 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— 12— NMMTA DIRECTORY NMMTA . . . This year the New Mexico Music Teachers Association plans to publish VMMTA JR.-SR. AUDITIONS a directory of membership names in the Eloise Daniels, state chairman for the Junior-Senior Auditions for the NMMTA State state convention program during No­ Convention stresses the importance of getting in your entries. Remember the winners of the vember 18-20, 1961. In order that all [r.-Sr. Auditions perform in a concert at the NMMTA State Convention in Albuquerque on names may be included in the direc­ Sunday afternoon, November 19. District vice-presidents are to set up the district auditions for winners to perform in Albuquerque. You will find your vice president listed with the tory, members are urged to send $9.00 editorial board on page 2. Listed below are the rules for the auditions. dues as soon as possible to: 1. Only students of teachers in good standing in NMMTA are eligible to enter. Any winner Joseph Blankenship, Treasurer will not be eligible to compete in the same category a second time. As stated in our New Mexico Music Teachers code of ethics no teacher shall enter a student unless said student has been studying with Association him (or her) a minimum of six months. Department of Music 2. Eligible students shall compete in two age groups which are as follows: The University of New Mexico Junior: 7th, 8th, and 9tli grades in school Albuquerque, New Mexico Senior: 10th, 11th, and 12 grades in school. 3. Students may enter in Voice, Piano, Strings, Woodwind, Brass or any other recognized CERTIFICATION ! standard musical instrument, in solo or ensemble. Notice to N.M .M .T.A. holders of cer­ 4. Students may enter more than one category if they so desire within dieir own age groups. tification! 5. One winner from each category entered will be chosen to perform at the NMMTA State N o certificates will be issued unless Convention. Alternates will be chosen to perform in the event winners cannot appear. dues for M .T .N .A ., N .M .M .T .A . are There will be no competition at this final Student Concert at the Convention. Only win­ paid for the 1961-1962 fiscal year. Five ners of the different Districts will be allowed to perform. dollars renewal fee must be mailed by 6. District Auditions will be held by your District Vice-President, and all results shall be in the hands of the State Chairman no later than October 30th, 1961. October 15th, 1961 to Mrs. Cecelia 7. There will be a $1.00 entry fee for each contestant. Case, 406 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, N. 8. Judges will be chosen to serve in each category entered. All judges will judge all entrants. M . Certificates will be mailed to all 9. Entrants will choose one number and one reserve number, each not to exceed seven PROFESSIONAL Certificate holders minutes. Solo numbers will be memorized in ALL cases. Infrigement of this rule will after October 15, 1961, who have paid automatically lead to disqualification. dues, and renewal fee, and have filed 10. Judges will reserve the right to declare NO WINNER if performance is not considered transcripts and/or affidavits for the of sutficient high quality tor age group. required eight credit hours. 11. No expenses to Convention will be paid by the Association. Each entrant must be pre­ pared to defray his own expenses. SPECIAL NOTICE 12. District winners concert will be given at the State Convention in Albuquerque on Sun­ New Address and Phone Number day, November 19th at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Cecelia M. Case is now living at 406 Don Gasper, Santa Fe, N. M. Phone 982-5207. PIANO GUILD NOTES Attention all Piano Guild Members: There will be a luncheon for all Guild members at the N .M .M .T .A . Conven­ H ALF TIME tion in Albuquerque Sunday, 12:30 p..m., November 19th. A discussion at HEROES the luncheon period will cover prob­ lems pertaining to Guild work, and . . . Do your band members parade any other questions which you wish to down the field in “ Eye Appeal” discuss. Joint Chairman of the discus­ uniforms by SOL FRANK sion period will be Mrs. Norma Lar­ UNIFORMS, INC.? 45 years sen and M r. Pete Walter. Send all in­ experience assures flawless fit... quiries and notification of your inten­ finest tailoring. Original designs tion to attend to Mrs. Norma Larson, ... highest quality fabrics ... and 606 13th, N.W., Albuquerque, N. M. personalized service are distinctively Sol Frank Uniforms. Write for Guild Auditions for 1961: information, samples, prices. Number participating— 65,954 A representative is near Organized Centers— 565

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— 13— NMMTA STATE CONVENTION NEW MUSIC FACULTY AT ENMU November 17-20 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Eastern New Mexico University has STUDENT AFFILIATE PRELIMINARIES FRIDAY, November 17 hired three new instructors for their 3:00-6:00 p.m. Student affiliate registration Music Bldg. music department and has engaged the 3:00-5:00 p.m. Ensemble and solo rehearsals Music Bldg, Room 19 and studios services of A. Clyde Roller, director of 4:00-5:30 p.m. Written quiz Science Lecture Hall the Amarillo, Texas Symphonic O r­ 6:30-7:30 p.m. Snack Night S. U. Bldg. Cafeteria chestra, to direct the university orches­ 7:30-9:30 p.m. Berlin Concert, Film and Sound Track, N. Y. Phil. Orchestra tra. M r. Roller is no newcomer to EN 7:30-9:30 p.m. Piano Recital — Bela D. Nagy M U having directed the orchestra be­ Concert Pianist and Professor of Piano, Indiana University fore and having conducted the orches­ Dr. Joseph Blankenship, Chairman Anthropology Lecture Hall tra during the Sunshine Music Camps STUDENT AFFLIATE DAY at E N M U . He will be the director of Saturday, November 18 the All-State Band this year. 8:00 a.m. on Student Affiliate registration Mesa Room 8:30- 9:30 a.m. First Sectional Quiz Union second floor rooms Gerald Landon, instructor in voice, 4 elementary 3 intermediate 2 advanced comes to Eastern from Troy State Col­ 9:30-10:00 a.m. Opening Session South Ballroom lege in Alabama. He holds a bachelor 10:00-11:00 a.m. Contemporary Recital South Ballroom of music degree from Kansas State C ol­ 11:15-12:00 a.m. Run-off quiz (3 sections) Union second floor rooms lege at Pittsburg and a master of music 12:00- 2:00 p.m. Student Luncheon Cafeteria degree from Washington University, 2:30- 3:30 p.m. Solo Recital South Ballroom St. Louis. He also has studied at W ash­ South Ballroom 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Ensemble Recital burn University and the Aspen, Colo., 4:30- 5:00 p.m. Closing Session South Ballroom Student Affiliate Activities Music Institute. In addition Landon has had experience with a number of OPENING - N.M.M.T.A. CONVENTION PROGRAM opera companies. SATURDAY November 18 (State Dav for Sigma Alpha Iota) 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Piano Workship — Bela D. Nagy Gary W . Lines, instructor in double Professor of Piano, Indiana University New Mexico Union Ballroom reeds, is from Flowing Wells High 3:00- 5:00 p.m. Registration Mesa Room School in Tucson, Ariz. His bachelor 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Meeting Western Skies of arts degree was earned at Arizona 8:15 p.m. Concert (College night) Ballroom State University, Tempe, and his mas­ Requiem: Faure (tentative) ters of music education at the Univer­ Combined choirs of New Mexico College Choirs sity of Arizona. He has been an oboist After the concert Tertulia The Walter Keller’s Home with the symphony orchestras of Phoe­ SUNDAY, November 19 8:00 on Registration Mesa Room nix and Tucson. 9:00-10:45 a.m. Breakfast and program: Desert Room Dale E. Kempter will be instructor “A comparative study of rhythms in an historical setting” in strings. M r. Kempter is from the Uses of sacred music in different cultural settings Manzano High School in Albuquer­ 12:30- 1:30 p.m. Piano Guild Luncheon Cafeteria and que where he taught band and orches­ Choir and Choral Luncheon Alcove tra. He holds the bachelor degrees in 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Student Recital South Ballroom cello and music education from the Uni­ North Ballroom 3:00- 3:45 p.m. General Session versity of Kansas and the Masters D e­ 4:00- 5:00 p.m. Youdi Symphony Concert South & Central Ballroom 8:15 p.m. Two-Piano Concert Ballroom gree in Music Education from the U ni­ Morton Schoenfeld and George Robert versity of New Mexico. Currently he is After the concert Tertullia The Dr. J. G. Mansers vice-president in charge of orchestra MONDAY, November 20 for the New Mexico Music Educators 9:00-10:00 a.m. Business Meeting Second Floor, Room 230 Association. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Lecture: “The Development of a Programmed Second Floor, Room 230 Following the resignation of M r. C. Text—Book in the Elements of Music” — M . Stookey, President Donald C. Dr. Henry C. Ellis, UNM Psychology Dept. Moyer has appointed an adminstrative 11:00-12:00 a.m. Lecture: “The Considerations of Rhythm Second Floor, Room 230 committee for the school until a per­ in the Works of Ludwig van Beethoven” — Dr. Hugh M. Miller, UNM Music Dept. manent chairman is selected. The com­ 12:30- 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Final Business Meeting Second Floor, 230 D & E mittee consists of: Floren Thompson, 1:30- 4:00 p.m. Piano Workship: “The Sonatas of Beethoven” — Theatre chairman; Gillian Buchanan; Merle Prof. Morton Schoenfeld. There will be a student demonstration Hogg; George Umberson; and Howard in connection with this program. White.

THE 1962 BIENNIAL MEETING built. Within this framework will be In addition, there will be Special OF THE MENC General Sessions emphasizing the fol­ Sessions dealing with all areas and levels March 16-20, 1962 — Chicago, Illinois lowing important subjects: of music education. The specialists con­ cerned primarily with bands, orches­ The biennial meeting of the M E N C (1) The Study of Music, An Academic tras and choruses will find sessions on will be held in Chicago from March 16 Discipline. these subjects. Music educators whose to 20, 1962 with headquarters in the (2) The Study of Contemporary Music concerns are in the field of elementary Conrad Hilton Hotel. On March 14 (3) The Values of Music. education, secondary education, higher and 15 the State Presidents National (4) The Study of Music through Per­ education, school music administration Assembly will be held. formance. will have sessions dealing with their par­ The Study of Music, An Academic Distinguished authorities in the field ticular interests. It is our aim to have Discipline will be the general theme of music and music education will be outstanding performing groups both around which the 1962 program will be responsible for these sessions. for demonstrations and concerts.

— 14— FROM C. M. STOOKEY NMEA STATE CONVENTION October 26 - 27 “ Since coming to New Mexico in the Highland High School, Albuquerque all of 1947, it has been my privilege NMMEA MUSIC SECTION PROGRAM ind pleasure to work with many, many Wednesday, October 25: NMMEA Board of Directors Annual Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Albuquerque Schools Ad­ ine people in the field of Music Edu­ ministration Building. (All District Chairman are members of this board and should ction and Music teaching at all levels plan to attend.) >f instruction. During these past years, Thursday, October 26: All Music Educators or interested persons: Highland High School—Library ’ve had an opportunity to watch public 8:00 a.m. Registration—NMMEA and MENC Membership chool music grow and develop along 9:00 a.m. Elementary School String Ensemble-Los Alamos, Frank Pinkerton, Director :xcellent music education lines into a 9:15 a.m. Symposium: Some Successful techniques of a good elementary School Music Program urogram that I believe now compares Chairman: Mrs. Lila Stout, Vice President, NMMEA, Elementary School n some respects with those in most Music ireas throughout the country. Definite Participants: Mr. Bernard Ross, Elementary School Principal, Artesia, N. Mex. itrides have been made, particularly in Mr. Roger Brandt, High School Instrumental Director, Lordsburg, he field of instrumental music through. N. M. Dut the state, with several high schools Mrs. Nell Dungan, Classroom Teacher, Roswell, N. Mex. Miss Mary Vaughn, Music Specialist, American Book Company now having groups that are outstand­ Mr. Lloyd K. Higgins, Grade School Teacher, Albuquerque Public ing. The ‘all-state’ program certainly School. 10:45 a.m. Business Meeting of all NMMEA Members has been a reflection of the growth and 10:45 a.m. Music Workshop Demonstration by Miss Vaughn, Music Specialist, Ameri- development of both the instrumental Book Company for the grade school classroom teachers who teach their and choral programs. I can well re­ own classroom music. (New methods and tricks of the trade) Highland High School Library member hearing my first ‘all-state’ 10:45 a.m. Junior High School Choral Workshop and Demonstration groups and comparing them with those Highland High School Choral Room that I heard this past year in Albuquer­ Chairman: Mr. Angelo Turano, Vice President, Choral Workshop Clinician: Mrs. Kathleen McVickers, Jefferson Junior High, Al­ que. This is the easiest way for one to buquerque realize how much music and musicians 7:30 p.m. Meeting of the NMMEA executive committee, the All-State Audition Team have moved forward throughout the chairman and Audition Center Chairman. Room 19, UNM Music Bldg. Friday, October 27: state of New Mexico. Finally, it has 8:30 a.m. Registration for NMMEA and MENC Membership been my pleasure to see all higher in­ 9:00 a.m. Junior High School Chorus performance, Jefferson Junior High School, stitutions throughout the state come Kathleen McVickers, Director 9:30 a.m. Symposium: Counciling Services as related to Music Education ‘alive’ and bring in excellent faculty Chairman: Dr. Jack Stephenson, UNM members, develop musical programs to Particpants: carry on the work done in public Mr. John Uxer, Chairman, Counseling and Guidance Secetion, NMEA Mr. Bill Lampkin, director of testing and guidance, Los Alamos High schools and finally begin to provide School physical facilities, necessary equipment Helen Fisher, Choral Director, Albuquerque High School and funds to make music and music Mr. Paul Summersgill, Band Director, Roswell High School 8:30 a.m. Coffee and Get-Together for Student MENC members—Band Room, education a growing thing from the Highland High School first grade in the public schools in New 9:30-11:00 Program for Student MENC members. Band Room, Highland High School. Address: What Can MENC Do For You As A Future Teacher — Mexico through the college and uni­ Dr. Gale Shannon, Dean of Academic Affairs, ENMU. versity programs. All of these accomp­ Panel: Problems of the Beginning Music Teacher lishments have come about as the re­ Panelists—1st and 2nd year Music Teachers MENC Student Sponsor: Gillian Buchanan, ENMU sult of many individuals and certainly through the combined efforts of both the New Mexico Music Teachers Asso­ ciation and the New Mexico Music Educators Association, which have grown to be very active and influential organizations throughout the state. Whatever small part I may have had in the growth and development of this program and these organizations, I can look back on with a great deal of pleasure and certainly I will always have fond memories of working and associating with many fine friends and people in music and music education throughout the state of New Mexico. M y sincere hope is that what has been progress in the past is only a step to­ ward progress for the future.” SWMENC INTERIM MEETING AT WASHINGTON, D.C.

15— MENC STUDENT CHAPTERS THE 1961 A. F. OF M. Thor Johnson, conductor of the STUDENT CHAPTER STATE MEETING CONGRESS OF STRINGS Chicago Little Symphony and former This article is written by Mr. David Cole, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony The New Mexico Student Chapters music major at the University of New Mexi­ Orchestra, directed the String Congress of M E N C will hold a meeting during co. Mr. Cole won a scholarship made avail­ orchestra during the first six weeks, and the State Teacher’s Convention on Fri­ able by the Musicians Association of Albu­ Mishel Piastro conducted during the day, October 27, at the Highland High querque, Local 618, American Federation last two weeks. Since there were 98 School Band Room. Coffee and dough­ of Musicians. David studied violin with participants at this year's String Con­ nuts will be served from 8:30 a.m. to Frank Hauser, concert master of the San gress, it was necessary to divide the 9:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. there will be Francisco Orchestra. Mr. Cole received his group into two orchestras. This was previous training from Frank Pinkerton, an address by Dr. Gale Shannon, Dean orchestra director of the Los Alamos Public done alphabetically according to last of Academic Affairs at Eastern New Schools. name, and the two smaller orchestras Mexico University, entitled “ W hat Can were designated as the “A ” and the MENC Do for You as a Future Teach- Three years ago President Kenin of “ M ” orchestras. These smaller orches­ re” . The address will be followed by the A. F. of M . decided to organize a tras rehearsed each weekday morning a panel, the members of which will be string program in order to promote for an hour and a half each, and the first and second year teachers of general more interest in string playing and de­ full or “F ” orchestra rehearsed Wednes­ music, elementary music, band, orches­ velop more proficient string instrumen­ day evening and Saturday morning for tra, and chorus. The topic will be prob talists. The reason for President Kenin’s two hours. In addition to rehearsals, lems of beginning teachers in music. idea stemmed from the fact that sym­ seminars for individual sections were The state chairman of the student chap­ phonic string players are becoming held once a week with a different fac­ ters, Gillian Buchanan of E N M U , is more and more difficult to obtain each ulty member each week. responsible for this program. The cof­ year. Ensemble and theory were both vol­ fee and doughnuts are furnished by The fully scholarshipped string pro­ untary. People merely formed their N M M E A , and these refreshments will gram has been named the A. F. of M . own groups, and some people joined be dispensed by the U N M student M E Congress of Strings and is opened to more tftan one. Theory instruction was N C Chapter. All college students are all residents of the United States, Cana­ given by Dr. Paul Oberg, Dean of the invited whether they belong to an M E da, and Puerto Rico between the ages String Congress. He arranged several N C Student Chapter or not. of 15 and 21. The first String Congress classes of varying difficulty. held in Greenleaf Lake, Oklahoma at­ During the eignt week Congress two tracted 83 participants from 63 cities. formal taculty recitals were given, and UNM MENC STUDENT CHAPTER Last year’s String Congress in San a couple informal recitals were played German, Puerto Rico had the full upon request ol students. Since most of With a new slate of officers, the quota of 100 participants from 83 cities. the lacuity rehearsed in the renearsal M . E.N.C. student chapter at the Uni­ This year’s Congress at Michigan State hall, one could listen in on rehearsals versity of New Mexico has several pro­ University had 98 participants from 85 quite often. jects planned for the coming year. The cities. One of the two new cities repre­ The String Congress this year also officers elected at the end of last year sented was from New Mexico because had many recreational activities. There are as follows: this is the first year that Local 618 in were tournaments in ping pong, tennis, badminton, chess, and bowling. Toward Albuquerque was able to contribute the President— Charles Atkinson, Las the end of the Congress the A. F. of M . necessary $300 toward the scholarship. Cruces paid for all swimming and many The instruction at this year’s String Vice President— Kathy Loesch, people frequently went swimming in Congress was divided into the fields of Albuquerque Micmgan State's fine pools. Also, the private study, orchestra, ensemble, and Secretary— Cynthia Graham, Albu­ A . F. oi M . sponsored bus trips to In- theory. Excellent instruction was pro­ querque terlocken and Greenfield Village. vided in each of the fields. Treasurer— Don Clauser, Santa Fe Reporter— Marilyn Temple, Albu­ For private study there were such querque noted teachers and players as Warren Benfield, double bass of the Chicago Symphony; Rafael Drurian, concert The chapter is planning a member­ master of the Cleveland Orchestra; Hy­ ship drive during the first weeks of man Goodman, concert master of the school. One of the main features of Toronto Symphony Orchestra; Frank this drive will be a display, set up in Hauser, concert master of the San the music buliding, showing what M .E. Francisco Symphony; Louis Krasner, N . C. is, and the many ways in which professor of violin, Syracuse University; it can benefit the music student, as well William Lincer, solo viola of the New as the professional music educator. York Philharmonic; Lome Munroe, principal cellist of the Philadelphia The student chapter is also respon­ Orchestra; Mishel Piastro. former con­ sible for all-departmental assemblies cert master of the New York Philhar­ and recitals. Four programs dealing monic and conductor of the Longines specifically with music education have Symphonette; and Theodore Salzman, been tentatively planned. O f particu­ principal cellist of the Pittsburgh Sym­ lar interest will be the programs dealing phony. Most instructors gave lessons with general music on the secondary once a week for an hour, but often level, and the differences between actual extra lessons were given. and practice teaching. — 16— SAND DIVISION • • • GALLUP BAND AT UNM WM. RHOADS The 72 piece Gallup High School Band conducted by Jess Lara perform­ Assoc. Editor ed at the opening of the U N M football Band ROGER season September 23 for the U N M — NewMexico State game. Since the U n i­ RRANDT versity was not in session, the Gallup Band filled in admirably. The 24,000 Vice-President fans thoroughly enjoyed their “ Caval­ Band cade of Sports Show.” The band’s sharp marching was further enhanced by its THOMPSON KAPPA KAPPA PSI fine planying. The band arrived at PRESIDENT UNM at 3:00 p.m. of the 23rd and drilled for one and one half hours. A t Floren Thompson, director of bands, 5:00 p.m. the band had supper in the associate professor of music, and 1961- NMWC SPONSORS BAND FESTIVAL U N M Union Bulding as guests of the 62 chairman of the School of Music The New Mexico Western College University. Gommittee at Eastern New Mexico Vlusic Department sponsored the First The Gallup Band is the third band University, Portales, has recently been Ul-Southw-est New Mexico High to march at the U N M opening football elected grand national president of School Massed Band on their campus game. Los Alamos marched in 1959; Kappa Kappa Psi, national honorary April 21, 1961. Five area high school Clovis marched in 1960. This is a fine band fraternity. Thompson has served Sands representing Cobre, Deming, opportunity for the state high school in the vice-presidency chairs and has Hatch, Lordsburg, and Silver City bands to perform before the largeset been a national leader in the organiza­ lent their best musicians to form the crowds in New Mexico. tion. nassed band of 120 members. NEW MEXICO BRASS ENSEMBLE Elected grand second vice-president Rehearsal started at 8:00 a.m. and The New Mexico Brass Ensemble of Tau Beta Sigma national honorary mded at 4:00 p.m. The directors from reorganized is again performing under band sorority at the same convention iach of the participating high schools a Ford Foundation Grant. Trumpets, was Miss M ary Lu Brooks, who re­ rehearsed the band for 1 /i hours on James Whitlow, U N M and Robert Far. ceived her master of arts degree at two concert numbers which they had ley, Rio Grande High School; Trom­ Eastern New Mexico University in pre-selected. The directors were Gary bone, Wallace Cleaveland, Highland June, 1961. Miss Brooks is an elemen­ Baily, Hatch; Roger Brandt, Lords- High School; French Horn, Wayne tary music teacher at Artesia. ourg; Keith Coester, Cobre; Bruce Sharp, UNM; and Tuba, Doug Hill, The convention which took place Firkins, Deming; and Wallace Gard­ Washington Junior High School, have recently on the campus of the Univer­ ner, Silver City. given several performances this fall in sity of Wichita (Kans.) was attended At 8:00 p.m. in the College field the Albuquerque area to parents and by some 250 college and university- house a public concert was performed children. band students. One of the highlights by the group under the direction of the N o longer with the group is Norman of the convention was a concert by a high school band directors. Greenburg, French Horn. Norman is at 150-piece intercollegiate band conduct­ The music was of a high caliber and the University of Arizona as a professor ed by Richard Franko Goldman. was artistically performed by the group. of Education. Attending from Eastern, in addition Some of the numbers played were Air to Mr. Thompson and Miss Brooks, and March by Purrell, If Thou Be wish to extend to New Mexico Western were Colette Payne, Carolyn Cooper, Near by Bach, Triumphal March by College and M r. A. Parotti and M r. H . Betty Griffin, Kathy Ridlen, Jane Phil­ Roza, Themes From Symphony No. 6 Preble thanks for the organization and lips, Mary Lynn Taylor, Jane Young, by Tschaikovsky and Stars and Stripes administration of the program, and Sarah Stookey, Dewayne Greathouse, March by Sousa. certainly hope that this will become a John M cGee, Pat Henry, and Dave The event was enthusiastically re­ yearly affair. Finifrock. ceived by the students and directors. I — Roger Brandt, V.P. The next biennial convention will be on the University of Arizona campus. ALL STATE SYMPHONIC BAND - Clinican A. Cylde Roller Music: Adoramus Te & Sanctus by Palestrina, Elkan-Vog UNM BAND DAY ON NATIONAL TV Crown Imperial March by Walton, Boosey-Hawks All high schools bands in New Mexico Sym. No. 2, 1st Movement by Borodin, Carl Fischer Sinfonians by Williams, E. Marks are invited to participate in the U n i­ ALL STATE CLINIC BAND — Clinicians: Wm. 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easily become fairly competent in writ­ TURANO ing and reading rhythms? How many Vice-President CHARLES upper grade elementary boys and girls DAVIS have discovered a “favorite” composer Chorus and can defend their choice in musical Assoc. Editor terms with the same sincerity and Choral Music vehemence they do when they argue in favor of a popular cinema star? A number of music educators ex­ presented during the music hour? It press opinions supporting the notion would seem all of this is a matter of that not enough is expected of the ele­ ALL-STATE CHORUS AUDITIONS planning, organization, and presenta­ mentary student. A child whose ima­ tion and the teacher’s part. It would Were your students accepted into gination has been captured by the acti­ also seem it might be prudent for the All-State last year? vities at Cape Canaveral is hardly to be teacher to evaluate her teaching of As you begin to plan for the All-State expected to remain for very long on the music education in the light of how vocal auditions to be held in Decem­ “ Looby-Loo” level in music. However, broad a program she has been present­ ber, teachers must decide how impor­ this is just what is happening in many ing to her classes. In a recent article tant the auditions— the participation instances. Teachers who direct a pro­ concerning music education in the in the chorus are to the students. In ject in science while at the same time Soviet Union written by Marie RumeU the past two years, the preparations for offer children a program in music that these auditions have ranged from the consists only of the unison singing of it is pointed out that in Russian kinder­ gartens attended by children from three students who have first seen the music songs which may never go above the to six, music receives great attention on the bus traveling to the audition— campfire level can hardly expect to and that instruction includes not only to the students who have been highly develop an abiding sensitivity toward singing, but music listening, movement prepared, have had their own auditions music in any respect. Often music and eliminations prior to the scheduled teaching is done entirely on a subjective with music, games with music, elements of rhythm and creative musical ex­ date. plane. Teachers are apt to tell boys and periences. Keep in mind this in con­ Obviously there are many extenu­ girls they are going to enjoy singing sidered kindergarten work! This pro­ ating circumstances for the lack of a certain song because it has such a gram certainly transcends a limited preparation on the part of some stu­ “ pretty tune.” This may very well be, curriculum of merely singing songs! If dents. However, I think the full im­ and some of this sort of thing is justi­ America is to become a musically aware portance, the significant value musi­ fied, but challenge, curiosity, intellec­ and, above all, a musically literate na­ cally of the All-State groups will not be tual satisfaction, and aesthetic sensi­ tion, the programs offered in our ele­ appreciated by the students unless thier tivity will all stand a far better chance mentary schools must certainly be more preparations for the audition is given of realization when children are lead intensive and far more inclusive than time and is stressed frequently. to understand what makes a tune they are at present in far too many in­ Two recommendations worth your “pretty” in a purely objective manner, stances. consideration: if this be the case in question. Children 1. Have your full chorus learn the learn facts when they can see and hear 'Marie Rumer, Music Education in the ensemble number. 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The Philosophies and Operating Procedures set forth in this handbook for the various mmm m e m b e r s Inter-Scholastic Musical Activities, which are recommended by the NMMEA and approved by the New Mexico High School Activities Association, are the results of many years of study SUPPORT THOSE WHO and work by the Music Educators of the Public Schools of New Mexico. SUPPORT YOU By establishing these Philosophies, Rules and Regulations in a handbook of procedures, removed from the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association, necessary changes, as con­ ditions may demand, can be made at any regular meeting of the NMMEA Board of Direc­ tors, or at any regular business meeting of the Association, without the process of a Constitu­ American Rawhide Mfg. Co. tional Amendment. Any change in procedure is subject to the approval of the NMHSAA. Baum’s Music Company Belwin Music Company SECTION I C. Bruno & Son (Besson Band Inst.) THE ALL-STATE MUSIC CLINIC Caldwell Inst. Repair Co. A. Purpose 1. To provide the children with unusual talent an opportunity to participate in fine musical Century Record Mfg. Co. organizations, under the direction of recognized specialists. Chicago Musical Inst. Co. (Olds) 2. To provide the students within their own groups a motivation for greater achievement C. G. Conn Corp in music education. 3. To provide the teacher an opportunity to observe the specialist demonstrate new tech­ Craddock Uniform Co. niques in the field of music education. Carl Fischer, Inc. 4. To provide the teacher an opportunity to hear new music literature, review and examine Follett Publishing Company materials—new instruments, text books, etc. 5. To provide the teachers the opportunity to meet and discuss mutual problems and ex­ Sol Frak Uniforms, Inc. change ideas. Ginn & Company 6. To provide teachers with an opportunity to hear fine musical groups which they might Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co. not otherwise hear during year, which may inspire them to maintain high standards of teaching in their own educational system. Heights Music Co. B. Procedures Chuck Hill & Co. 1. Clinic Date Hoffman's Melody Shop a. The All-State Clinic shall begin the last Thursday of January. 2. Clinic Site Selection G. C. Jenkins Co. a. Invitations for the following year’s All-State Music Clinic site shall be submitted in K & B Music Company writing to the NMMEA President prior to the NMMEA Board of Directors’ third Neil A. Kjos Music Company required meeting which is scheduled the evening before the All-State Music Clinic. These invitations must include: description of facilities for lodging, meals rehearsal G. Leblanc Corp. space, commercial display space and concert space. Only those invitations describing Ludwig Drum Co. facilities deemed adequate by the Board of Directors will be submitted to the Asso­ Manhasset Specialty Co ciation Membership for balloting. The Membership will then choose the Clinic Site by mail vote. Manor Baking Co. 3. Selection of Clinician Mason Candies, Inc. a. The NMMEA Band, Orchestra and Chorus Directors Sections during die All-State May’s Music Company shall nominate five clinicians, in order of preference, for the following year, and submit to the President. Mills Music Company b. The Vice-President of each section shall contact in order of preference, the clinician Moore of California for acceptance. Edwin H. Morris & Co. c. The NMMEA President with the approval of the Executive Committee will make the final contract arrangements with the clinician. Natalie’s House of Music 4. Clinic Operation Responsibility Ostwald Uniform Co. a. It shall be the responsibility of the NMMEA Executive Committee to make the ar­ Phillips Music Company rangements for the activities of the All-State Clinic. 5. Selection of Student Participants in the All-State Music Clinic Riedling Music Company a. Participants in the All-State Music Clinic Band, Chorus, and Orchestra shall be Roth-Reynolds Inst. Co. selected by an audition team. (See item six of this section for the audition team Slingerland Drum Co. membership.) b. Eligibility of Students Auditioning H & A Selmer, Inc. (1) Students must be regularly enrolled members of the public, private, or parochial Southern Music Co. schools of New Mexico. All students must be enrolled in grade nine through Stamps Music Company twelve only, and be passing in 15 hours of school work per week.. He shall have passed three units of academic work the semester prior to the All-State Music U. S. Army Recruiting Service Clinic. Wenger Mfg. Co. (2) Each student must have the approval of the director of his music organization David Wexler & Co. before he may be permitted to audition. (3) Only regularly enrolled members of organized groups may audition for an All- \ Worlds Finest Chocolate, Inc. State group, unless no such organization exists in their school. Specifically: f H. N. White Co. (King Band Inst.) (a) Only members of organized bands may audition for the All-State Band, or section of the All-State Orchestra. (b) Only members of organized orchestras may audtion for All-State Orchestra. (c) Only members of organized choral groups may audition for All-State Chorus. (4) A student may audition for only one All-State group. (5) No student shall be allowed to audition unless registered before the deadline date. (To Page 24)

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c. Procedures of the Auditions Heaven, St. Charles, Heights Catholic (1) The Instrumental Audition School, and Holy Ghost School. Mr. (a) Each student may be asked to play something which he has prepared: solo, A1 G. Jarrett will be the band director etude, or part of band or orchestra composition. He shall then be asked to sight-read material provided by the auditioneer. Auditions may also include for St. Mary’s Regional High School, diatonic and chromatic scales, and varous arpeggios at the discretion of the St. Mary’s Grade School, San Felipe, auditioner. No student should be permitted to audition unless he or she can and Sacred Heart. The three men will play with facility in the Rubank Advanced Method or similar material. work closely together and be respon­ (b) The audition team will place each student selected, within a section, but not sible for the instrumental groups to by chair position. Chair positions will be determined by final auditions appear in the Parochial School Music within the sections at the time of the first meeting of the All-State Groups. Festival sponsored by the College which This final chair position audition will be conducted by college music faculty this year is scheduled for February 24. personnel selected from all the state universities. (c) The audition for chair positions will be based on the preparation the student Dr. Batcheller of UNM conducted a has made of the All-State music. Emphasis will be placed on tone, technique, workshop in music education for the and musicianship displayed. elementary teachers in the Gallup New (d) In the event a student is late to this audition, at the time of the clinic, he Mexico Public Schools August 28. Over will be placed at the end of the section to which he has been assigned. two hundred teachers attended the (2) The Vocal Audition workshop. Currently he is teaching a (a) The Choral Vice-President and a committee appointed by him shall select the three hour graduate course in elemen­ music to be used for auditions for the All-State Chorus. (b) Each student shall be asked to sing the required solo and perform as a member tary music education for forty teachers of an SATB ensemble using the selection specified by the choral committee. in the Gallup system. (c) Choral students shall audition at the time and place the instrumental students Plans for N M S U ’s new Music Build­ audition for All-State. ing are just about complete and should (d) The auditions shall be conducted by the audition team members assigned to be ready for Bid Requests within a the choral division of the All-State Audition in such manner as prescribed by short time so that the actual building the Choral committee and approved by the NMMEA Executive committee. of it should start this school year. The (3) The Re-Audition Procedure (a) In the event a deserving student misses an audition for legitimate cause, he design is very interesting as the build­ may apply through his director to the Vice-President of the group concerned, ing will be completely round in shape for an audition. He may receive an audition at the nearest University Music and cover two floors. Department, from or under the supervision of the audition team member of Novil Howell and Justin Bradbury that Music Department. will have a combined half-time show at (b) If in the opinion of the local director, an outstanding student musician has the Clovis- Artesia football game Octo­ been omitted from the list of All-State members as established by the audition team, the local director may apply through the VicePresident of the group ber 13th. This will involve approxi­ concerned for a re-audition, which may be held at the nearest University mately two hundred students. Herb Music Department from or under the supervision of the audition team member Beasley plans three halftime shows for of that Music Department. his Hornet Band for the Zia Jr. High (c) All auditions must be completed three weeks prior to the All-State Music Clinic football season. 6. The Audition Team Mrs. Lilian Mansur, president of the a. Selection of the Audition Team Albuquerque Chapter of the New M ex­ (1) The Audition team shall be composed of one or more members as needed, each ico Music Teachers Assocaition has serving in his special field, from each of the five New Mexico Universities. It is just flown to Europe for a five week recommended that no team member serve two consecutive years. b. Duties of the Audition Team vacation. She will be hostess for one (1) The Audition Team shall select from the total number auditioned, the most of the Tertulias during the N M M T A qualified students as participants in the All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra State Convention. according to the instrumentation and balance as prescribed by the Vice-Presidents The Vibrator Reed Company has for Band, Chorus and Orchestra. c. The Audition Team Chairmanship just issued the fifth in a series of attrac­ (1) The responsibility for the chairmanship of the audition team shall pass annually tive Calendar-Tip Sheets. The present from one University to another in the following order: Eastern New Mexico one is for the months of September- University, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Western University, New October-November-December and is Mexico Highland University, and the University of New Mexico. just the right size for use in band re­ (2) The chairman of the audition team shall be the Music Department Head, or some­ hearsal halls. one appointed by him, of the University responsible for the auditions that year. Free copies are available to band (3) The chairman of the audition team shall select the members of the team, one directors, music dealers and other in­ or more as needed from each of the five New Mexico Universities, and shall assign terested parties by dropping a card to the work and duties of each team member. (4) The chairman shall be responsible for having the members of the audition team the Vibrator Reed Co., Hanover, Penn. at the audition centers as scheduled by the NMMEA Board of Directors. Music educators have seldom been (5) The personnel of the audition team as selected by the Chairman is subject to the more highly complimented than they approval of the NMMEA Board of Directors. The chairman shall submit to the were by the President of the United NMMEA President prior to the annual September meeting of the NMMEA Board States this past August. of Directors the names of persons selected to serve on the Audition Team for that year. The occasion for President Kennedy’s remarks was a “ Concert for Young 7. The Audition Centers a. The number of audition centers shall be limited to five. People by Young People’’ on the White b. The audition centers and schedules of auditions shall be designated by the NMMEA House lawn, August 22. James C. Prohl, Board of Directors at the annual September meeting. founder of the Transylvania Music 8. The Audition Center Chairman Camp of Brevard, North Carolina, a. The NMMEA President, with the approval of the NMMEA Board of Directors, shall conducted the 85-member orchestra be­ appoint a chairman for each audition center. fore an audience of 325 handicapped (To Page 25) (T o Page 28) — 24- NMMEA HANDBOOK (From Page 24)

b. The audition center chairman shall be responsible for providing the necessary facilities to conduct the auditions. c. The NMMEA Secretary-Treasurer shall send registration audition blanks to the audition center chairman six weeks prior to the scheduled auditions. d. The audition Center Chairman shall mail to all directors in his area, at least four weeks before the scheduled auditions, registration sheets for students who are to be auditioned. 9. The Audition Registration Sheet a. Each director sponsoring students for auditioning shall list on the audition sheets the names of his students with their voice classifications, or instrument, and rank HEIGHTS within the section of their own band, chorus or orchestra, and any other information which may be pertinent or requested. b. These audition registration sheets shall be returned with the necessary information to the audition center Chairman no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled audition. 10. The Audition Adjudication Form a. The Standard audition adjudication form shall be used by the audition team members in auditioning all students. MUSIC b. These adjudication forms shall be prescribed by the NM M EA Board of Directors and shall be furnished by the Audition Team Chairman. 11. The Audition Fees and Expenses a. An Audition fee, to be determined by the Executive Committee NMMEA, shall be paid by each student to the audition center Chairman, and shall be forwarded with the registration list. b. All Audition fees collected by the audition center Chairman shall be sent to the NM M EA Secretary-Treasurer. STORE 12. Finances of the Clinic a. The All-State Music Clinic is self-supporting. Revenue is obtained by the following m ethods: (1) NMMEA members’ clinic fee (2) Directors, not NMMEA members, clinic fee (3) Students’ participating clinic fee Band and Orchestra Instruments (4) NMMEA student members’ clinic fee (5) Sustaining members’ fee per display unit (Any Commercial concern displaying or participating must be a sustaining member.) (6) Public Concert admission fee b. The amount of each fee shall be determined by tbe NM MEA Executive Committee Lester Pianos Estey Organs yearly. c. The All-State Music shall be furnished by the participating student or school. SECTION II DISTRICT CLINICS A . P u r p o s e Rentals, Repairs, Supplies 1. To give every child an opportunity to participate under the direction of an outstanding specialist in the field of music education. 2. To assist in establishing higher standards of musical performance at the district level. 3. To help develop a finer sense of discrimination in each pupils musical experience. 4. To provide opportunity for interchange of social and musical experience by both Sheet Music students and teachers. B. Suggested Procedures 1. Clinic Date: To be held in the fall, possibly the weekend after Thanksgiving. Date to be set in accordance with local situations and approval by the NM HSAA. 2. Clinic site: Music instruction (a) The Clinic Site may be moved to a different city in the district, providing there are facilities to handle the clinic. (b) A permanent site may be selected by the membership of the district. 3. Selection of the specialist—This may be done by the music educators of the district. 4. Finance—The clinic shall be self-supporting. Revenue may be obtained by assessing a 5206 LOMAS, N. E. fee for each participating student. If a final program or concert is presented, the general public may be charged an admission fee, at the discretion of the district committee. 5. The District officers shall be responsible for the operation of the Clinic. 6. The District Clinic Committee shall remit to the NM MEA Treasurery five cents (5^) for each participating student, immediately following the clinic. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO SECTION III DISTRICT FESTIVALS A. P u r p o s e 1. To give all the students and teachers an opportunity to present their groups and them­ selves in public performance before other members of the district, and have their work DIAL AM 8-2111 evaluated by competent critics. These performances are non-competitive. 2. To provide students and teachers with the opportunity to hear what others in their dis­ trict are doing in a musical way. 3. To provide the students a motivation for greater achievement in music education. 4. To provide students with the opportuniy to play solos or in small ensembles in addition to the larger groups. 5. To provide students with an opportunity to develop good taste and a good sense of beauty in the fine arts and to use these for the enrichment of life. (To Page 26)

— 2 5 — DR. GLOWACKI COMMENT sion. ON NMSU With the building of a completely, DR. JOHN Dr. John M. Gknvacki has arrived new music building and theatre sched­ at New Mexico State University to uled for completion next year with GLOWACKI assume his duties as head of the divison further plans for an art building with Head of Fine Arts at the school. In speaking studios and gallery space, Dr. Gllowacki of his new assignment, Dr. Glowacki says, “ New Mexico State University's Division praised officials of New Mexico State facilities will be second to none in the of University for recognizing the growth Southwest.” of the fine arts, music, drama and art, Already instituted as par. of Dr. Fine Arts in the University through the enlarge­ Glowacki’s plan for the mush depart­ ment of these departments into the ment’s growth is a broadening of the greater Fine Arts division. In this way, string program to include a faculty- according to Dr. Glowacki, each of student quartet and a string ensemble N3w Mexico State University these departments has a great oppor­ specializing in Baroque and Pre-Classi- tunity for expansion under the guidance cal music. and coordination of the Fine Arts divi- In speaking of the “ fine art poten­ tial” of this area, Dr. Glowacli stressed NMMEA HANDBOOK (From Page 25) its importance. He assertec we no 6. To provide students with an interchange of social experiences. longer must look to the Norti and the 7. To provide any opportunities for developing and understanding an appreciation of the East, but the Southwest ha‘ its own democractic way of living. culture programs under way that are 8. To provide opportunities for the students to make progress in acquiring a clear and of equal and sometimes greater impor­ integrated view of the meaning and values of life. B. Suggested Procedures tance. He feels the possiblities are 1. Festival date—to be held in the spring. Date to be set after consulting NMHSAA. unlimited at New Mexico Sate Uni­ 2. Festival site: versity in the expanded music, art and (a) The Festival site may be moved to a different city in the district each year, pro­ drama departments. viding there are facilities to handle the festival.. (b) A permanent site may be selected by the membership of the district. GEORGE ROBERT TO ACCCMPANY 3. Selection of Adjudicators—This may be done by the music Educators of the District. LAWRENCE WINTER! 4. Finance—The clinic shall be self-supporting. Revenue may be obtained by assessing a fee George Robert, pianist on he UNM for each participating student. If a final program or concert is presented, the general public may be charged an admission fee, at the discretion of the district festival com­ Music faculty, is scheduled to accom­ m ittee. pany Mr. Lawrence Winter, baritone, 5. The district officers shall be responsible for the operation of the festival. in Community Concerts in Durango, 6. The district festival committee shall remit to NMMEA Treasurery five cents (5^) for Colo. (Oct. 2) and Los Alamos, N. each participating student, immediately following the festival. M. (Oct. 4). 7. Medals, ribbons, plaques or any form of recognition may be given for standards of Mr. Winters, one of our busiest achievement, but must conform in cost with the New Mexico High School Activity baritones, sang 28 major role: with the i Association regulations. New York City Center Opera Recently S E C T IO N IV he performed as soloist with he Phila­ MARCHING COMPETITION Regulations concerning band participation in Fair or community parades on a competi­ delphia Symphony, the Berlin Phil-] tive basis. harmonic and many others. He is a 1. That schools participate in Fair Parades whenever possible, and whenever agreeable frequent guest with the Opens of Ber­ to the administration and to the band director. lin and Hamburg, Germany. 2. That competition for bands in the parade, be held, provided the following recommen­ Last year Mr. Robert accompanied dations be adhered to strictly; otherwise the parade be held without competition: Christian Ferras, French violinist, in a RULES TO BE FOLLOWED: recital at B.Y.U. in Provo, Utah. Mr. A. That all information concerning tire parade, as to route, length, location of review Ferras, who records for Ange Records,! or judging stand, and all other pertinent information be sent to directors of schools requested that Mr. Robert accompany] taking part well in advance of the parade. B. That definite statement be made by the Parade Committee in charge, whether there him in his recital in Tucson, Ariz., next is to be judging or not—and if competition is to be a part of the parade, rules of January. judging are to sent with other information by the Committee in charge. Mr. Robert has accompaned a longi C. That, if competition is held, at least one of the judges be qualified as a director. list of Community Concert artists. Hel D. Tliat a composite score be based on the following points: played chamber music with violist 1. Playing (25)—Volume 5; Balance 5; Rhythm 5; Intonation 5; Precision of Parts 5 William Primrose and violinst Roman 2. Marching (25) Alignment of ranks 5; Alignment of file 5; Uniformity of interval 5; Totenberg at the Library oi Congress] Uniformity of step 5; Steadiness of Cadence 5 in Washington and served is accom­ 3. Appearance (15) Uniformity, shoes, socks, accessories, etc. 5; Condition of uni­ forms cleaniness, etc. 5; Appearence of instruments 5 panist for sopranos Eva LLova and 4. Extra Manuever — Any extra maneuver done on the march, or parade route will Jessica Dragonett, contralto Lerta Glaz,j be allowed but will not be counted in the overall judging. However, bands are tenors Charles Kullmann and Leslie] urged to dress-up the parade with special stunts, without said stunts counting Chabay, baritones Theodore Uppmanj toward the overall rating. and Robert McFerrin, violinsts Ricar-j E. Classification of bands in the parades: do Odnoposoff, Ossy Renard/, Camilla] 1. Classifications: Wicks, Christian Ferras, Joy;e FlisslerJ a. Class A—300 in high school or over Frances Magnes, Zvi Zeitlin and Berl b. Class B—2 9 9 in high school or less. Senofsky. Mr. Robert was zn original c. Class C—Junior High School. F. Prizes or Awards: member of the First Piano Quartet 1. 1st prize in each class—cup engraved with school name. playing some 120 broadcasts over 2. 2nd prize in each class—plaque engraved with school name. NBC making recordings for R.CA Vic­ 3. 3rd prize—smaller plaque with school name engraved in it. tor.

— 2 6 — NEW FACULTY AT ST. JOSEPH of the direction of the parochial school Mr. Joseph W. Grant, the holder of band program sponsored by the Col­ a graduate diploma and gold medal The College of St. Joseph takes lege in Albuquerque. Mr. De Foe taught from the Guilmant Organ School in ileasure in announcing two additions in the public schools of Pearl River, New York, fellow in the American o its music faculty for the school year New York from 1955 to 1957. In the Guild of Organists, holder of a B.F.A. 961-62. Mr. George De Foe, who fall of 1957 he was engaged by Danbury from the University of New Mexico, lolds a Bachelor of Music with a major State College for a period of three and currently working toward a Mas­ n trumpet from the Juillard School years. Here in addition to the usual ter’s from the Union Theological Semi­ if Music in New York and a M.A. in teaching load he conducted choral and nary in New York, will be the new in­ klusic and Music Education from Co- orchestral groups and assumed the structor in piano and organ. Mr. umbia Teachers College, will be in musical direction of opera. He had con­ Grant is a well known figure in Albu­ harge of the instrumental division at siderable experience in both trumpet querque, appearing frequently as a he College. He will also assume much and voice. concert organist and pianist as well as the conductor of The Vincinettes of St. Vincent’s Academy. Currently he is also the music director for the First Congregational Church and Temple "THE DIPLOMAT" Albert here in Albuquerque. STUDENT TO TANGLEWOOD Judi Turano, from the University of 2 UNIFORMS IN 1 New Mexico, has recently returned from the Tangle wood Music Festival in Massachusetts, where she studied Same boy. Same school. Same opera-dramatics and operatic coaching “Uniform by Ostwald” in the for seven weeks. She was one of twenty- same band. He’s wearing eight young professional and semi-pro­ THE DIPLOMAT— Ostwald’s fessional singers chosen from approxi­ clever two-in-one uniform mately four hundred seventy-five ap­ that gives the band an plicants to study in Tanglewood with exciting new look in sixty such people as Mr. Boris Goldovsky, seconds or less . . . with well-known pianist and opera-dramatic simple flip of the coach who was the head of this depart­ contrasting shield. ment in Tanglewood. The performances of the opera-dra­ Write today matics students consisted of a series of for design recitals each of which presented a suggestions. number of different operatic scenes, In the seven recitals presented this summer, Miss Turano appeared in fourteen different scenes. She appeared in such roles as: Fiordiligi and also Despina in Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, as Suzanna in Mozart’s Marriage of Figa­ ro, as Gretel in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, as Mercedes in Bizet’s C ar­ men, as Nedda in Leoncavallo’s Pag- liacci, and as Colombina in Busoni’s Arlecchino. In addition to the opera-dramatics division, Tanglewood also features in­ struction in the areas of orchestral playing, orchestral conducting, cham­ ber music, composition, choral singing, and listening and analysis. Tanglewood is owned by the Boston Symphony, whose members reside in the area to present three different concerts each week throughout the seven weeks. In addition to Charles Munch, conductor and musical director of the Symphony, special guests this year included Pierre Monteaux, Eugene Ormandy and Leonard Bernstein. Judi Turano is returning to the U ni­ versity of New Mexico, where she has been a pupil of Jane Snow for two years, to continue her studies as a graduate student in voice.

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