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Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 4 Idaho Music Notes 5 Spring/Summer 2010 job. He is not afraid to stand up and speak up for music education and for music edu- President’s HAPPY cators. In our current legislative climate this is going to be more important than ever and Matt is just the person for the job. But, you won't be getting rid of me completely. age SUMMER! For the next two years I will be pleased to service as IMEA Past-president, so please P This will be my last article for let me know if there is ever anything I can do for you. And, we will have a new IMEA Camille Idaho Music Notes. When I began President-elect soon. That will be exciting and will infuse the IMEA Board with new my term as President of the Idaho and fresh ideas. Blackburn Music Educators Association this I wish you a fun and relaxing summer. Do something that will rejuvenate you for part of the job was what I dreaded the 2010-2011 school year, maybe spoil yourself a bit. You deserve it! most. I didn't think I would have anything to say but I have actual- ly enjoyed sharing my thoughts with you. I hope that I have, over the course of these Meet Our New past two years, written something that was worth reading. I truly have a passion for music and teaching music, more than anything else in IMEA President-Elect the world. Even on those days when I want to strangle my students I still know the worth, and enjoy the challenge, of bringing musical experiences to young people. I Curt Griffiths hope that each of you, even in this very unstable environment of teacher salaries, pro- Curt Griffiths has taught public school music in grams and busing cuts, schedule changes and so on, knows your own worth and the Idaho for 36 years. The first four years were at Wallace value of what you are doing for the students in your charge. Don't ever lose heart, no High School in District I. In his 32nd year with Vallivue matter what. School District, he currently is the Music Department Head Those of you who attended the 2010 All State Gala Concerts saw and heard the and Director of Bands grades 9 - 12. Curt is currently the evidence of this. The guest conductors were amazing and inspiring, but those kinds of Director of the College of Idaho Concert Band as well. Mr. performances cannot happen without the foundations that are laid but you, the Griffiths graduated from Vallivue High School in 1970 and school music teacher, who imparts to your students the musical skills, discipline and was very active in the Band and Choir programs under Gale sensitivity to respond to an inspiring conductor. You are to be congratulated. Maxey and Geraldine Schmitt and was selected to perform I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who gave timeless hours in in All-Northwest Choir and Idaho All-State Band. Curt was preparation for our 2010 IMEA All State, March 18-20 at Northwest Nazarene recruited to the University of Idaho to play clarinet by University. This event would not be possible without the unselfish commitment of so David Seiler and performed with the Vandal Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble II & III, many of our members. I especially acknowledge the efforts of Matt Barkley, IMEA University Concert Band, University of Idaho Wind Ensembles under Dave Seiler and President-elect and his team, Jan Eddington & Tim Sandford - Band Chairs, Robert Spevacek, plus sang with the Vandaleers and University Singers under Glen Stephanie Maughan - Orchestra Chair, John Kracht and Jon Brownell - Mixed Choir Lockery and was a featured soloist with both groups. He studied private voice with Chairs, Steve Dresen - Treble Choir Chair, Phillip Hoesing - Band Site Chair, Casey Glen Lockery and Dorothy Barnes. Christopher - Orchestra Equipment, Ted Carrico - Chaperone Chair & Equipment, Curt received his Bachelors of Secondary Instrumental Music Education and Josie Call - Equipment and Roger Lingle - Transportation. This year’s guest Vocal Performance Degrees from the University of Idaho in 1974. He has taken 91 conductors and honor groups were exceptional and I cannot wait to download the credits of advanced course work from the College of Idaho, Boise State University, recordings of the Gala Concerts. Gary Gemberling, IMEA Past-president was Idaho State University, Northwest Nazarene University, University of Washington, responsible for the performing groups, ranging from elementary through college Vander Cook College, and the University of Idaho. Curt is a founding member and levels, that we were honored to hear during the concert hours. The Brandt Center's Principal Clarinetist with the Treasure Valley Concert Band under the direction of Swayne Auditorium was a beautiful venue for all the performances and it was Marcellus Brown. He has served as Chair and Host of the Idaho District III Concert fabulous to hear the commissioned compositions that were part of the Idaho Band Festivals, both High School and Middle School more times than he can remem- Composer Project. ber and has adjudicated in Idaho, , and Washington. Curt has served as past Linda Berg, who also was our 2010 recipient of Idaho Music Educator of the President of Idaho IMEA District III. Curt received the Band Director of the Year Year, did a terrific job organizing the Treasure Valley Children's Honor Choir, with Award for District III Music Educators in 1996 and The IMEA Music Educator of the guest conductor, Henry Leck from Butler University. We were also lucky enough to Year for the State of Idaho in 2007. have Henry as a clinician for two sessions and can thank Linda for arranging that as “I agree with Camille Blackburn that ‘it is the nature of music that it be shared.’ well. That is why I believe the IMEA Organization and Conferences are so important. We Steve Newton did a wonderful job of scheduling a wide variety of vendors and must be willing to step up and serve to insure that we continue to provide strong mu- colleges and universities as exhibitors and the facilities in the Thomas Center are sical experiences for our students though All-State and All-Northwest Honor groups enviable. Thank you as well to the session chairs for their help, Joel Williams - Band, as well as help prepare and show the way for our new young music educators coming Quinn Vanpaepeghem - Choral, Erika Schulte and Nancy Smith, Boise Philharmonic into the business of music education in the State of Idaho through our State and Re- - Strings, Dr. David Rickels - CMENC, Kevin York - Technology, Sarah Windisch - gional Conventions. It provides our only vehicle to network and help educate and re- Elementary/General and April Peterson - Middle/Junior High. vitalize our Music Educators. This is why I have personally felt a deep responsibility This conference would not have been successful without the months of help from to submit to perform at IMEA and ALL-Northwest so many times is because I believe the faculty, staff and students at NNU, specifically Bryce Quarve and Rachel Boutros we must showcase what Idaho has to offer and be represented. and their staff - Conference and Events Scheduling, Jennifer Wolf - College Church, “I have been a tireless advocate of music education in the Vallivue School District Andrew Chaplin and Clarice Summers - Sodexo Food Service NNU, Dr. Barry in my thirty plus years at my alma mater. I was hired by Vallivue just prior to the last Swanson - NNU Music Department Chair and Dr. Judy Marlett - NNU CMENC economic recession that hit Idaho and worked through three music positions getting students. And we would not want to miss thanking the NNU Music Department and cut to where I was the only music educator in the District. I stayed in my home com- their performing groups for a fabulous Host Nigh Concert and for coming back early munity to help insure that music would stay alive. Vallivue has grown from one from their spring break to share their talents with us. They did their school proud! music educator in the district to 14 full time music teachers. I am extremely proud to I'd also like to acknowledge and thank former IMEA President and retired music say that it took me 30 years of trying but we finally have an orchestra program now in educator, Susan Mann, for her assistance in scheduling and organizing the banquet. the District and complete and wonderful music facilities in every school. Susan is and always has been a huge asset to the Idaho Music Educators Association. “The present economic situation in the State of Idaho will require that our State And none of this would happen without the work of the other members of our IMEA Music Education Leaders will have to become vocal advocates for Music Education in State Board, Sandy Shoen - Secretary, Karen Goodrich - Business Manager, Wayne our State and Northwest as our schools are hit hard with budget cuts. Unfortunately, Millett - Webmaster, Ted Hadley - Editor & Publications Chair, Gale Maxey - IMEA we are all going to have to help each other weather this economic storm. I do not Hall of Fame, Peggy Wenner - SDE Coordinator for Arts & Humanities, Barry know if I am up to the task now that I am towards the end of my career or not, but I Swanson - Higher Ed Chair and Ralph Bennett - State Solo Chair. will try to bring the same level of dedication, advocacy and energy to the State Level Matt Barkley will be our incoming IMEA President and he is going to do a terrific as I have for my community and District III.”

Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 6 Idaho Music Notes 7 Spring/Summer 2010 FACING playing an instrument or composing music? In contrast, does a performance class Specialist’s also include enough theory or critical examination of music to fulfill all three TROUBLING standards? Space The reason that I review these basic concepts is that I plan to spend the next REALITIES year or two making counselors more knowledgeable about the correct assignment Peggy Wenner As the school year closes in of Humanities courses. You should be able to show in your course description that 2010, most music educators are facing troubling realities, from reduced salaries to all three standards are being met. In turn, I am working with counselors and questions about the health of your music program next year. Fortunately, the principals to eliminate courses that are now being inappropriately labeled as IMEA has an excellent means of communication and a great President in Matt “Humanities.” Barkley, who is doing all he can to ring the bell of alarm when a program is in Social Science and Vocational courses do not meet the requirement. great danger. Literature and History courses must be interdisciplinary and follow the Matt called me when I was out of town to relate the news about Melba cutting Interdisciplinary Humanities Standards in order to qualify. World History must its entire secondary music program. I knew something about the news through be Interdisciplinary in nature and follow the Interdisciplinary Standards in order reading my e-mail, but Matt had more information. Let's hope that this is the to qualify. Also, to be highly qualified, an instructor of an Interdisciplinary single instance of such a drastic cut in music opportunities. Matt is very interested Humanities course should possess a Humanities endorsement. This is important in keeping touch with music educators whose programs are being adversely for all teachers to understand because music, art, drama, and world language affected by economic cuts. A concerned parent also called me about this drastic classes cannot be replaced by inappropriate assignments for Humanities, such as turn of events for her son. She told me that he planned to major in music and her Psychology, Sociology, or vocational courses. son said, “Cutting out music is not an option.” The counselors have been very open to my invitation to send in their specific After examining the course offerings at Melba, I concluded that only Spanish lists. I have answered every school with a specific analysis of which courses need and Art would be offered to incoming Freshmen to fulfill their Humanities to be removed from their offered courses. Assigning courses that are simply graduation requirement. I have since communicated with all principals statewide “elective” as meeting the Humanities graduation requirement needs to be to ask for a list of each high school's offerings for Humanities. As it turns out, eliminated from our system. It is especially important that economic reasons do many schools are offering courses for Humanities credit that should not qualify, not cut out or clutter the correct adherence to our Humanities Standards. No such as social sciences and vocational education. Here are some key points to required content area is being asked to make inappropriate substitutions because review in considering whether or not your music course meets the Humanities of the size of the school or the condition of a school's budget. requirement. Please know that from my position, I am doing my best to work within the Music classes that qualify for Humanities credit must follow all three guidelines of our state to ensure that all students have opportunities to fulfill one Humanities Standards: 1) History and Culture 2) Critical Thinking 3) year of genuine Humanities coursework, regardless of where they live or how Performance. Therefore, a performance course needs to incorporate the historical much their school is struggling to provide services to them. I think of how many background of music studied, and also should teach analysis of music, according great programs you have established and pray for the health of music in our to the Critical Thinking standard. I do have questions about some courses, in schools. Our students deserve the best, and I know that you are working beyond regards to including all three standards. I believe that all music classes should do normal expectations to provide such opportunities that will be remembered long so—or at least have the capacity to include all the standards. In Music Theory, after our students leave school. Please let me know if need to discuss any does the class include some type of historical background on how/why modern questions you might have about your music program or your school’s offerings in notation evolved, and do students have a performance component, whether it be the Humanities.

Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 8 2009-2010 IMEA Institutional Members Please support our Institutional Members— Their membership shows their support for us! University Of Idaho Boise State University Music Department Lionel Hampton School Of Music Mark R. Hansen, DMA, Chair & Professor Dr. Susan Hess, Asst Director 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-156 P.O. Box 444015, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-4015 Phone: 208-426-1773; Fax: 208-426-1771 Phone: 208-885-6232/Fax: 208-885-7254 Email: [email protected] Web: www.boisestate.edu/music Email: [email protected] [email protected] Meadowlark Melodies Web: http://music.uidaho.edu Bill Dugger, Mark Sherry, Partners Idaho State University Music Department 3430 MeadowLark Drive, Lewiston, Idaho 83501 Dr. Randy Earles, Chairman Phone: 208-743-8748 921 S 8th Avenue 8099, Pocatello, ID 83209-8099 Email: [email protected] Phone/Fax: 208-282-3636 Online store: www.meadowlarkmelodies.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.isu.edu/music The College of Idaho Department of Music Treasure Valley Community College Dr. Lisa Derry, Chair Performing Arts Department 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone: 208-459-5275 Fax: 208-459-5885 Robert D. Armstrong, Contact Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 650 College Blvd., Ontario, OR 97914 Web: www.collegeofidaho.edu/academics/music Phone: 1-541-881-8822, ext. 264/Fax 541-881-2770 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tvcc.cc Chesbro Music Co. Brigham Young University-Idaho Gary Christensen, Manager 257 N 2nd E, Rexburg, ID 83440 Department of Music Phone: 208-359-1900 Fax 208-359-1901 Kevin Brower, Chairman Rexburg, ID 83460-1210 Email: [email protected] Phone: 208-496-1259/Fax: 208-496-1249 Web: www.chesbromusicretail.com Email: [email protected] [email protected] Web: www.byui.edu/music Blue Rider Music & Instrument Repair Chris Britt, Manager J.W. Pepper Music 595 W. Ustick, Meridian, ID 83646 Dan DiMarino, Vice-President; Scott Grady, Branch Manager Phone & Fax: 208-888-6238 37482 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536 Phone: 800-345-6296; 510-796-1525 Fax: 800-260-1482 Sun Valley Summer Symphony Email: [email protected] Web: www.jwpepper.com Kim Gasenica, Educational Programs Director P.O. Box 3956, Hailey, Idaho 83333 Yamaha Corporation of America Phone/Fax: (208) 788-4616 Email: [email protected] Larry Chamberlain, District Manager Website: www.svsummersymphony.org or YAMAHA Band & Orchestral Division www.svsseducationprograms.org 11410 NE 124th St, PMB 521, Kirkland WA 98034 O - 425-823-3335, FAX - 425-823-3336 North Idaho College Music Department Terry Jones, Chair, 1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 38314 Northwest Nazarene University Email: [email protected] Web: www.nic.edu Music Department Phone: 208-769-3258 Dr. Barry Swanson, Chairman, Nampa, Idaho 83686 Phone: (208) 467-8413 Email: [email protected] Peery Products Company, Inc. Web: www.nnu.edu/music Kat Traver, President & CEO P.O. Box 22484, Gresham, Oregon 97269 Wenger Corporation Phone: (503) 654-1268; Fax: 503-794-1918 Julie Dally, Sales Specialist Email: [email protected] 800-733-0393 ext. 426 Website: www.PeeryProducts.com [email protected] www.wengercorp.com John William Jackson Fund (in The Idaho Community Foundation) Music for Elementary Band on CD-ROM P.O. Box 4711, Boise, Idaho 83711-4711 www.completeyearofband.com Website: www.johnwilliamjacksonfund.org Phone: 208-890-8503 The Bell Production Company “A music education advocate for Idaho school children” 125 Deer Trail North Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 Brigham Young University School of Music Dr. Michael Ohman, C-550 HFAC, Provo, UT 84602 Alfred Publishing Company Email: [email protected] Web: music.byu.edu Kathy Johnstone, contact Phone: 801-422-8903 FAX: 801-422-0533 16320 Roscoe Boulevard, Van Nuys, California 91406 Phone: 818-891-5999 Fax: 818-830-6249 Great Basin Jazz Camp Email: [email protected] Web: www.alfred.com Mike Allen, Director Eamil: [email protected] Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. Web: www.greatbasinjazzcamp.com Steve Watson, District Manager Great Basin Jazz Camp @ College of Southern Idaho P.O. Box 90249, Austin, Texas 78709 July 27-31, 2009, Twin Falls, Idaho Phone: 800-283-4676 Fax: 512-288-6445 Email: [email protected] Web: www.jupitermusic.com Yamaha Corporation Music in Education Richelle White, District Representative 2431 N. Stone Place, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone: 208-861-6921 Email: [email protected] Web: www.yamaha.com/usa/

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Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 10 Idaho Music Notes 11 Spring/Summer 2010 Our 2010 IMEA Music Educator of the Year Linda Berg Jon Brownell, 2009 IMEY, announces Linda Berg as 2010 IMEY: It was a clear, warm evening in September and the Sandpoint Bulldogs had a football game in Barlow Stadium. The smell of the freshly groomed STRETCH Your Music Budget grass filled the air; it was a perfect evening for football. I am a football Buy Music Online fanatic; especially if we're talking about my Bulldogs! I assembled my choir students down on the 50 yard line to prepare the http://www.meadowlarkmelodies.com singing of our National Anthem. As the press box above lowered the microphone down to me, I noticed my two friends and colleagues Matt + Access to over 200 other publishers Barkley and John Kracht standing against the bleachers. These two music educators teach at Post Falls High School. I wandered to myself, + Discount Pricing for Most Publishers "Hmm, that's strange, we're not playing Post Falls tonight, why are Matt + Custom Arranging and John here?" As I turned and poised myself to conduct my vocal ensemble, I noticed my father sitting up in the stands. That's when I Your Online Music Source for the 21st Century knew something was up!! After my students finished singing the Star Spangled Banner, Matt Bill Dugger & Mark Sherry, Proprietors very forwardly grabbed the mic and started speaking. He said that he was the President of the Idaho Music Educator's Association and that I, Jon Brownell, has been nominated as Idaho's Music Educator of the Year! He continued spewing forth all of my professional accomplishments, awards and accolades. After he was done embarassing me, my Principal, Dr. 2010 IMEA Keibert and the Superintendant, Dr. Civitanich spoke about me. It was truly humbling. First of all, I was totally surprised. I had no idea that this Hall of Famer was coming down. I have to hand it to these guys, they know how to keep a secret! Secondly, it was nice to hear people recognizing me for what I do. We music educators aren't in it for the glory and the spotlight; that's for our students. But it's nice to be noticed for all of the hard work I have Charles Walton put in for the last 21 years. Charles Walton, Professor Emeritus University of Idaho, was inducted Now, it’s my turn. It’s my honor to present the 2010 Music Educator into the Idaho Music Educators Hall of Fame on Thursday November 19, of the Year award. 2009 at the University of Idaho Auditorium. The well-deserved recipient of this honor is an Elementary Music The ceremony took place as part of a program of Opera and Musical Teacher in the Boise area. Wow, is she ever qualified! Theatre Scenes under the direction of Chris Thompson and Kelly Quinett -She holds a Bachelor of Music in Education and a Maser of Music in with Melissa Woelfel as choreographer. This was an especially fitting oc- Voice Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison casion for Charlie's induction since he was originated and developed the -She taught elementary music in Monona, Wisconsin while working Opera Workshop Program at the University of Idaho. Following the per- on her Master’s degree. formance a reception hosted by Susan Billin and alumni of the U. of I. -She taught high school choir in Darlington, Wisconsin Voice and Opera Workshop programs was held to honor Professor -She taught elementary music in Elk Grove, Illinois. Walton. -From 1984 to 2004 she taught in the Meridian Public Schools. Charles W. Walton is a graduate of the University of Michigan where -She currently teaches at Whittier and Owyhee Elementary School in he received a B. Music in Music Education in 1956, a B. Music in Vocal Boise. Performance in 1960 and M. Music in Music History in 1961. He was a -She started the Opera Idaho Children's Choir in 1992. professor in the Music Department at the University of Idaho from 1961 -She has directed the All-City Elementary Honor Choir since 2006. until his retirement in1996. During his tenure he taught private studio -From 1985 to 2001, she was an adjunct Instructor of Voice at Boise voice, opera and vocal literature, music history, directed the summer State University. school choir and presented various seminars. Charlie founded the Opera -Since the early 1990's she has directed the musical theatre classes for Workshop program, introduced a coarse in Alexander Technique and pio- the Boise State Summer Music Camps. Since the early 1990's she has neered the Vocal Studio Classes that take place each week. The studio directed the musical theatre classes for the College of Southern Idaho in classes later became a requirement for all instruments in the music de- Twin Falls. partment. He also worked with the University of Idaho Theatre Depart- -She has twice been the organizing chair for the Idaho Music ment on numerous musicals and several operas. Educator's Elementary Honor Choir. Charlie was a Collegiate Member of MENC at the University of Michi- Congratulations LINDA BERG for being nominated as the 2010 Idaho gan and a member of the Idaho Music Educators Association while teach- Music Educator of the Year! It has been said that a good educator is like a ing at the University of Idaho. He served on many occasions as a judge for candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others. Well Linda, thanks IMEA large group and solo & ensemble festivals. He presented workshops for lighting the way for your students these last three decades. and seminars and performed with other U. of I faculty members at several Her husband, Lynn Berg, sums it up: I have known IMEA All State Conferences. Charlie was also a member of the National Linda for nearly forty years. We met when we were Association of Teachers of Singing and the National Opera Association. students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He collects figurines and paintings of giraffes, Linda was always hard-working and industrious enjoys traveling as much as possible and still teach- in everything she has pursued, especially in her es a few private voice students. profession and her passion for teaching. She has Charles Walton leaves a legacy of excellence in always loved working with children. This was teaching voice and directing opera workshop at the evident even before she became a mother to our University of Idaho. He is considered a mentor, and own two children. Linda is dedicated to her craft more importantly a friend, by his former students, and the children with whom she works - be it in many of whom have gone on to professional careers the classroom or in her many choir groups. She, as singers and teachers of voice and choral music at very simply, loves her profession. all levels. The Idaho Music Educators Association is pleased to honor Professor Walton as the newest member of its Hall of Fame.

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Idaho Music Notes 13 Spring/Summer 2010 tic and electric What's New In Music piano sounds plus 305 additional AVM sounds, has Technology 2010? mic input for re- by Mike Klinger cording, and is perfect for the gigging musician. I am getting one for myself. I enjoy writing this article every year for my fellow music edu- Kurzweil™ came out with a couple of new keyboards as well. The cators. First of all, I get to attend the 4 day NAMM convention Kurzweil PC3K8 ($3495) has 88 note fully weighted keys, is K2/ held in mid- January in warm southern California and second to 25/26 series library compatible, has 128 MB Flash Ram USB and experience first hand all of the new products coming our way 128 MB sample flash ram, thumb drive capability with K series sometime during the first half of 2010. There were tons of new samples and programs. The Kurzweil PC3LE8 ($2195) is an 88 products shown at NAMM but the focus of this article is to inform note hammer action workstation with 64 note polyphony. you of some of the best tools for the music educator in 2010. Microphones New Portable Digital Recorders If you are looking for that perfect stereo microphone for re- Although the Zoom H4n ($299) was introduced last year, it is cording your bands/choirs than look no further than the new still by far one of my personal favorites because of its price, dura- Audio Technica™ AT4050ST ($1299). The quality of this mic is bility, and all of its many features. That being said several compa- outstanding! It is a mid-side stereo condenser mic with selectable nies introduced new recorders at NAMM. Yamaha™ showed off a matrixing, has dual diaphragm capsules that maintain precise couple of new recorders. The new polar pattern across the full freq range, comes Pocketrak W24 ($299) is a 24bit/ with custom shock mount and has integral 80 96khz recorder with built in X/Y kHz high pass filter with a 10 db pad switch. mics, onboard speaker, built in Blue Mic™ introduced several new mics. The Tuner and Metronome, wireless new enCORE 100 ($99) is a studio grade hand- remote control, a peak limiter for held dynamic mic that is every bit as good (and optimum music recording and a I think better) than the Shure SM57. It produc- high pass filter that automatically es incredible natural sounding vocals, bal- reduces wind noise and low freq anced highs, and amazing detail and clarity. A rumble. The Pocketrak C24 ($199) step up in quality is the enCORE 200 ($149). is the world's smallest and lightest The main difference here is the Active Dynam- recorder (2oz) and fits in your pant or shirt pocket. It has every- ic Circuit, which gives the mic a consistent per- thing that the W24 has with the exception of no X/Y external formance no matter the cable length used. The mics (they are built in) and no wireless remote. It does come with Yeti ($149) is the most advanced and versatile multi-pattern USB an attachment clip however for easy mounting onto mic/music mic available. It combines 3 capsules, is THX certified, can record stands. It has 2GB internal memory, expandable with High Ca- in stereo or your choice of 3 unique patterns, has a built in head- pacity micro SD cards. Sony™ introduced the new PCM-M10 phone amp for zero-latency monitoring and has headphone ($299) last fall but it was a big hit at NAMM 2010. It has 24bit/ volume control. No drivers needed for Mac or Win, just plug and 96khz capability, records WAV or MP3 formats, has 4GB internal play. flash memory and a micro SD slot for expanded memory, built in speaker, pitch control, built in limiter, has built in high speed Software USB port, and comes with remote control and Sound Forge edit- Without any hesitation whatsoever Cubase 5 ($299) wins the ing software. This is a real winner! award for the most innovative audio/midi software. I am so im- If you need both audio and video then you should consider the pressed with this software. I ended up sitting through 3 days of Zoom Q3 ($249). This wonderful device comes with the same mic clinics on it. It runs on either Mac or Windows, has the very best setup at the Zoom H4n, comes with a 2GB SD card (expandable vocal editing and pitch correction on the market, comes packed up to 32GB for 16 hours of recording), video resolution of 640 x with tons of great instrument sound libraries, has the best convo- 480 at 30 frames/sec, records at 44.1/48khz 16/24bit linear, has lution reverb I have ever heard, tons of effects, and they have built in USB 2.0 and includes Handyshare™ editing and YouTube made it so easy to use with great tutorial videos on the CD to help up loader software. This is a great solution for those music teach- get you up and running quickly. ers who need assessment documented. “Cloud Computing” is soon to be the wave of the future (espe- cially in education). For those of you new to this term “cloud com- Keyboards puting” is where nothing is loaded onto your computer or stored Yamaha™ literally captured the show with the introduction of onto your computer. All you really need is Internet access. All the CP1 premium stage piano ($4999). I cannot begin to tell you programs and files created are stored “in the clouds” or on a how awesome this keyboard sounded to my ears. It uses new server located somewhere else. Noteflight (www.noteflight.com) SCM modeling tone generation, has 17 vintage acoustic and elec- is a simple composition program that is FREE and can be used to tric piano sounds, has new NW-Stage wooden weighted action, create and store student compositions in the clouds. When you go has three pedals, and comes with Cubase AI software. A slight to the site it will prompt you to sign in and join. You can then step down gets you into the Yamaha™CP5 piano ($2599). This start a new score and save, edit, publish, and share it with anyone unit comes with the same action as the CP1, has 11 vintage acous- you wish. All of the menus are located over on the right side of

Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 14 the page. In the not so distant future, I think we will all be seeing the more advanced software companies going to some sort of cloud computing. Now is the time to get ready and learn about it.

Other Cool Stuff In a day and age where everything revolves around “texting” with our kids, the new Yamaha Tenori-ON-W ($999) is the rage. Designed by media artist Toshio Iwai, this hand held pad type device is a new way of creating music. Music becomes a wall of light as you paint the sounds across its 256 LED but- tons. Drawing slowly produces slow type patterns. Drawing high/low produces as such. It has a built in sound module and sequencer and lights up on both sides as it plays. In- credible new type of music making for K-12 kids! If you have a need to convert those old LP's (records) into digi- tal files in your computer than the simple easy to use Alesis Pho- noLink adapter ($49) is just for you. On one end is the USB cable that simply plugs into your computer, on the other end are two RCA jacks where you turntable plugs into. The pre-amp is built into the cable so it is simply as easy as that.

Mike Klinger is the owner and founder of The Synthesis Midi Workshop (www.midiworkshop.com), which specializes in edu- cational training and sales in music technology.

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Idaho Music Notes 15 Spring/Summer 2010 SUMMER 2010 Opportunities Please explore our pages for many other summer workshops & classes!

Idaho State University Summer Music Education Workshop This year’s ISU Music Education Summer Workshop will feature four morning sessions with Stacey Jensen, a certified Love and Logic trainer. The afternoon sessions will focus on motivation and discipline in the classroom, and the Music Learning Theory of Edwin E. Gordon. Love and Logic is a philosophy/method that is used in many school districts, nationwide, that provides tools for promoting “healthy student/teacher relationships and positive school-wide discipline. It focuses on helping students take responsibility for their actions.” The workshop runs Tuesday – Friday, July 6-9. The cost for music educators is $240, which includes the registration fee for 2 credits. For more information, contact Dr. Erika Schulte at [email protected], or (208) 282-4626. Colorado State University offers Kodály Institute of Colorado July 16-30 Levels I, II, and II instruction in Solfege/Musicianship, Methodology, Music Materials, Pedagogy, Conducting, Choir, Special Topics, will be taught by nationally know instructors as part of the Colorado State University Kodály Institute of Colorado, to be held July16-30. To learn more go to www.colostate.edu/depts/music/kodaly or contact [email protected]. MUS 597 Special Topic: Psychology of Music, 3 credits, Boise State University M-F 2:00-4:00. This course will present an overview of theories and practices in psychology as they relate to music Summer Graduate Study education, including learning theories, sociological The Department of Music at Boise State University will functions of music, and psychoacoustic phenomena. offer a summer graduate program designed for working Scholarships of $250-$500 may be available to students K-12 teachers. The summer program offers the scheduling enrolling in six or more credits of summer program flexibility that K-12 teachers need to complete courses during 2010. graduate-level courses that count toward re-certification Visit us on the web at www.boisestate.edu/music for and/or earning a Master of Music degree in Music more information about the Department of Music at Boise Education. State University. For information on tuition and fees, Courses offered in Music Education during Summer including summer graduate tuition, visit: 2010, 4-week educator session, June 14th - July 9th: http://www.boisestate.edu/finad/sfs/sfs_tuitionandfees.s MUS 570 New Developments in Music Education, 3 html. credits, M-F 9:40-11:40. Designed to acquaint the music For questions or more information on the summer specialist with recent ideas in music education, this course Master's degree program in Music Education, contact Dr. covers major trends in curriculum, new methodology, David Rickels, Director of Music Education music in integrated courses, and reports of major ([email protected], (208) 426-1813). conferences and symposia.

Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 16 Idaho Music Notes 17 Spring/Summer 2010 Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 18 Idaho Music Notes 19 Spring/Summer 2010 Great Basin Jazz Camp to hold Teacher Re-certification Class July 12-16, CSI, Twin Falls The Re-certification Class will run concurrent with the student Camp being held from July 12 to July 16 at the College of South- ern Idaho in Twin Falls. Called “Jazz Workshop for Band Direc- tors,” the week-long residency at the College of Southern Idaho will be directed by Dr. David Joyner, Director of Jazz Studies at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. From 1986 to 2000, Dr. Joyner was an instructor at the University of North Texas at Denton, home of the Stan Kenton Library and the first degree-based Jazz program in the . Its beginnings go back to the late 1940's. The program is designed for teachers who need re-certification credit for renewal of their teaching credential. The curriculum based on the needs of teachers who are new to teaching jazz or for those who haven't taught jazz for some time and those teachers who just want to refresh their 'jazz' skills. The classes will include everything from recruitment of students, rehearsal techniques for a band, selection of materials, keeping interest high among stu- dents, instilling practice techniques and actually leading a jazz band. The re-certification class is tentatively scheduled to run from 9am to 12pm in the classroom, with teachers expected to take part in the afternoon and evening schedule of the Jazz Camp. Activities would include sectionals, small group and big band rehearsals, rhythm section demonstrations, and faculty and student jam sessions during the evening. The week long 'boot camp' will offer three credit hours from Idaho State University in Pocatello. Cost will be $375 for the week, which includes lodging, meals, tuition and materials. More details can be found in the next issue of 'Music Notes' and on the website of the Great Basin Jazz Camp ( www.greatbasinjazzcamp.com ). Inquiries can be sent to: [email protected] . Jazz Camp Students Shine at Gene Harris Jam Session Five students from last year's Camp joined the Friday student Jam Session at this year's Gene Harris Jazz Festival in Boise in April. Jared McCollough (Columbia High School-Nampa), Micha Stevens (ArtsWest Charter School-Eagle), Matt Henry (Columbia High School-Nampa), (Angelo Stratis-East Valley Middle School- Nampa) and Alex Lardie (East Valley Middle School-Nampa) per- formed 'Watermelon Man' . Their performance promted MC Sandon Mayhew to remark “ These five students are veterans of the Great Basin Jazz Camp and it shows..” Executive Director Mike Allen said he was excited about their performance. “It shows what we do at Camp will make you a better player.” Allen also noted interest in Camp this year is highest than its ever been. Increased website traffic and early registrations are en- couraging. Camp this year will also feature many new items, in- cluding a off-site public performance and the premiere of several compositions written especially for Camp students. Two Big Bands are scheduled and as many as 6 combos are being planned. Directors are urged to encourage their best trumpet students to apply for several remaining scholarships. Details are on the Camp website. Click on “Attention: Trumpet Players” in the Navigation bar. The Great Basin Jazz Camp is a Non Profit IRS Tax Exempt Corporation, as defined by Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Rev- enue Code. It is also registered as a Non Profit Corporation in the States of Idaho and Nevada. All contributions and donations are Tax Deductible.

Spring/Summer 2010 Idaho Music Notes 20 Lautzenheiser. See Cari's column in this issue of Idaho Music Notes for a report from the event. Several other Idaho students COLLEGIATE MENC attended, including state MENC Collegiate Student President-Elect Kimberly Ryszka (Brigham Young University - NEWS Idaho). RACHEL SPARROW receives MENC Collegiate Boise State University Chapter Serves the Community Professional Achievement recognition! The Boise State University chapter of MENC Collegiate was The purpose of the Professional Achievement recognition is to approached this fall by Diane Mathie, the orchestra director at distinguish individual Collegiate members for their commitment Taft Elementary School in Boise, about a need her program was and dedication to MENC and music education. This recognition is facing. Taft is located in a lower income neighborhood and her given to Collegiate members who have served their chapters in an students were struggling to find time to practice. Mrs. Mathie exemplary manner. travels between multiple schools, limiting the time when students Recognized for the state of Idaho is Collegiate member is can come in for help at Taft. Many students have difficulty Rachel Sparrow of Idaho State University. transporting their instruments home or have parents who worked Congratulations, Rachel! Dedication and support from MENC odd hours and didn't want them practicing after school. To meet Collegiate members, such as you and your fellow Collegiate mem- this need, Mrs. Mathie and the MENC Collegiate chapter bers, ensures a promising future for music education. leadership devised a program to use university music education students to supervise a daily open practice session at Taft for any Idaho Collegiate Chapters receive MENC’s interested band or orchestra students. Chapter Growth Certificate of Achievement! The program gives the elementary students the opportunity to The Chapter Growth Certificate of Achievement was estab- practice for half an hour every day before school from 8:00 to lished to stimulate growth in collegiate membership. Since its in- 8:30, while receiving help from university students who want ception in 1986, collegiate chapters have received national and more experience in the field. It also gives the college students statewide recognition for significant chapter growth. The recogni- time to perfect their skills on multiple instruments because the tion is given to chapters that increase their enrollment from the program includes fifth and sixth grade band and orchestra previous year. Recipients receive a Certificate of Recognition students. On any given morning the classroom may hold eight to from MENC. ten students from violinists to flutists and percussionists who Congratulate to these Idaho chapters: Boise State University, practice alongside one to two CMENC members on a daily Dr. David A Rickels, advisor; College of Southern Idaho, Twin rotation, five days a week. This project has been beneficial to the Falls, George Halsell, advisor; University of Idaho, Moscow, Lorie elementary students and Boise State University students alike, Enloe, advisor. and advances music education to students who are eager and enthusiastic. The school administration is very enthusiastic about They join these chapters that achieved growth recognition for the program, and other music teachers in the district are 2009: Brigham Young University of Idaho, Rexburg, Diane Soel- considering partnering with our MENC Collegiate chapter to start berg, advisor; Idaho State University, Pocatello, Erika Schulte, similar programs. advisor; Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Dr. Judy L Marlett, advisor. Collegiate News Highlights HIGHER By David A. Rickels BMI John Lennon Songwriting Program Finalists IMEA is proud to announce the 2009-2010 state finalists for EDUCATION NEWS the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Program: Olivia Grow, of the University of Idaho; and Logan Daily, of the College of Southern IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Idaho. Olivia's song “Why Can't We Get it Together?” and Logan's The Idaho State University Wind Ensemble performed at the song “Through” were chosen by a committee of musicians, Western/Northwestern Division Conference of the College Band educators, and music industry professionals to represent Idaho Directors National Association Conference in Reno, Nevada, along with other finalists from each state in the U.S. as they during Spring semester. The group was one of three college bands compete at the national level. selected to represent the Northwestern Division. At the confer- The BMI John Lennon Songwriting Program is a national ence they performed Canzoni septimi toni No. 2 by Giovani Ga- scholarship competition that offers one $10,000 and two $5,000 bireli, Tears by David Maslanka, Acrostic Song from Final Alice to students between the ages of 15 and 24. Awards are based on by David Del Tredici, Concertino for Trombone and Band by Fer- original song compositions of a popular or commercial nature. dinand David, and Tarantella Forsennato by Robert Spittal. The program is organized through the Collegiate division of Guest soloist for the performance was Gordon Wolfe, principal MENC: The National Association for Music Education in trombonist with the Toronto Symphony. cooperation with the BMI Foundation. More information is On April 6th, the ISU Bands hosted the ISU Concert Band available online at http://www.menc.org/gp/bmi-john-lennon. Festival. Guest clinician and conductor for the festival was Dr. We wish the best of luck to Olivia and Logan! Grant Okimura, Director of Bands at the University of Hawaii. Bands from Pocatello, Highland, Century, Blackfoot, Madison, \Idaho MENC Collegiate Leadership with Dr. Tim at Wood River, and American Falls high schools attended the event. WIBC For information on other ISU music department news, visit Idaho MENC Collegiate Student President Cari Tusek the department’s web site at www.isu.edu/music. (University of Idaho) recently attended a leadership event in Seattle, Washington, on behalf of IMEA. The leadership event was held in conjunction with the Western International Band Clinic, and featured many guest speakers including Dr. Tim Idaho Music Notes 21 Spring/Summer 2010 New Collective Nouns for Music Educators An Agreement of Altos An Aloha of Ukuleles An Anglais of English Horns A Bark of Basset Horns A Bash of Bass Drums A Bathos of Bassoons A Bronze of Cymbals A Carnival of Clarinets A Clash of Cymbals A Clique of Castenets A Charm of Oboes A Confusion of Cambiata A Crown of Cornets A Drone of Sitars An Etherium of Theremins A Fanfare of Trumpets A Flutter of Flutes A Halo of Harps A Hammer of Steel Drums A Height of Piccolos A Karnival of Kazoos A Menagerie of Monotones A Pierce of Piccolos A Pluck of Harpsichords A Shriek of Violins A Slide of Trombones A Stress of Sopranos A Strum of Guitars A Swagger of Tenors Send your newly discovered musical collective nouns.... [email protected]

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