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U.S. SECRETARY OF More than 1.75 million national ARNE DUNCAN and arts education advocates were REINFORCES IMPORTANCE OF encouraged via a national network of THE ARTS IN SCHOOLS coalitions to participate in the call to hear Duncan express his concerns about access to arts education in U.S. Duncan featured on SupportMusic public schools, and how these programs Coalition Conference Call Discussing can be supported in the future. His Letter to School and Education Community Leaders that the Arts Are The call was initiated after Duncan Part of A Core Curriculum and issued a letter last week to school and Encouraging Use of Stimulus Funds education community leaders stating, “At this time when you are making critical and far-reaching budget and program decisions for the upcoming school year, I write to bring to your attention the importance of the arts as a core academic subject and part of a complete education for all students. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) defines the arts as a core subject, and the arts play a significant role in children's development and learning process…”

U.S. Department of Education “The arts can help students become Secretary Arne Duncan tenacious, team-oriented problem solvers who are confident and able to The NAMM Foundation announced that think creatively,” he stated. “These it hosted a live, public teleconference qualities can be especially important in today with U.S. Department of improving learning among students from Education Secretary Arne Duncan to economically disadvantaged discuss his recent letter sent to school circumstances. However, recent and education community leaders National Assessment of Educational outlining the importance of the arts as a Progress (NAEP) results found that only core academic subject in U.S. public 57 percent of eighth graders attended schools. schools where music instruction was offered at least three or four times a Education Statistics' (NCES) next steps week, and only 47 percent attended for supporting the arts as part of a well- schools where visual arts were offered rounded curriculum. These efforts that often.” include:

“Concerned citizens in cities, towns and • a survey to assess communities should share this letter the condition of arts education in with state and local school leadership,” grades K-12. This fall, elementary said Mary Luehrsen, NAMM's director of and secondary principals will be public affairs and government relations asked about their schools' and executive director of the NAMM offerings in music, dance, Foundation, who moderated the call. theater, and visual arts. “The Secretary has clearly stated that • Surveying elementary classroom arts education is part of the core teachers next spring as well as curriculum and is vital to a complete and music and visual arts specialists quality education for all children. All of at the elementary and secondary us need to work together to assure that levels about their programs and all children have access to a complete resources. education that includes high quality, • Reporting findings from this standards-based learning in music and comprehensive profile in early the arts.” 2011, the first report like this since the 1999-2000 school year. The SupportMusic Coalition conference The data is expected to help call also reiterated the points in practitioners and policymakers Duncan's letter about how state and make more informed decisions local actions can be reinforced to assure about arts education. access to arts education. During the call, Duncan highlighted the Duncan reminded listeners that under series of music events at the White the ESEA, states and local school House that demonstrates the admini- districts have the flexibility to support the stration's ongoing efforts to stress the arts through Federal Title programs and importance of arts education, beginning U.S. Department of Education with a Education workshop in June programs, including professional with 140 students from across the development of arts teachers as well as country. At the July White House event for strategic partnerships with cultural, reinforcing the importance of arts arts and other nonprofit organizations. In education, he joined the President and addition, Duncan stated that local school First Lady in featuring districts can use funds under the State artists Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley, Fiscal Stabilization Fund through the who appears in a White House video American Recovery and Reinvestment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCv Act for the arts along with other district Uy540I7o released today. expenses. To view Secretary Duncan's letter, visit Duncan also outlined the Department of the U.S. Department of Education's Web Education's National Center for site at www.ed.gov. The letter is also

2 available along with the full transcript of Publishers will receive one hundred today's teleconference at (100%) percent of the total licensing www.supportmusic.com. money.

People who are interested in finding out Publishers who are not already affiliated more about the resources available for with HFA need to affiliate with HFA to supporting the arts in U.S. public take advantage of this opportunity. In schools are encouraged to visit the this circumstance, affiliation can be Department's web site for arts education limited to representation for Songfile® at licensing only, and then provide HFA http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/pr with their catalog of titles. These can be ograms.html, or for more information provided in a standard Excel document. and links to national, state and local Songfile® licensing royalties are paid to organizations working together to keep all publishers commission-free. The music education strong, interested usual $35 affiliation fee will be waived parties should visit for MPA publishers. www.supportmusic.com. Organizations interested in participating in the We will begin to roll out this program this SupportMusic Coalition, write to fall and will continue to promote the [email protected]. system and encourage all schools, churches and institutions to use this easy and legal licensing model.

HISTORIC MUSIC LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR EDUCATORS REACHED CMA RELEASES FIFTH "CMA INDUSTRY INSITE" EPISODE The Music Publishers Association of the TOPIC: THE DIGITAL WORLD United States (MPA) has finalized a historic agreement with the Music Monthly Online Educational Educators National Conference Series Can Be Found On CMA's (MENC), the Music Teachers National Member Web Site, Association (MTNA) and the Harry Fox Agency (HFA) to create an easy, one- My.CMAworld.com; New stop mechanical licensing system for Episodes Posted Third Monday educators who wish to record music Each Month publishers’ works and titles. NASHVILLE - Understanding social If a band director wishes to record any networking, digital downloading, high school band title, they can ringtones and web sites is the focus of get a license from the HFA’s Songfile® the latest installment of CMA Industry website. A specially-designed entry InSite, an online educational series, page for this collaboration will be which is posted today on CMA's introduced this fall. HFA will collect the member web site, My.CMAworld.com. money and pay publishers directly with no commission deducted or fees taken.

3 The series is part of CMA's ongoing various business interests within the strategic mission of being a resource for industry function. the country . The Association launched the monthly online The series is produced by digital educational series in April. The series is marketing firm Hi-Fi Fusion, whose an exclusive benefit for members of music industry experience and video CMA. production expertise made them an ideal fit for this project. The fifth episode on the digital world is available now and features interviews with Mike Dungan, President/CEO, RHODE ISLAND STATE Capitol Records Nashville; Fletcher COUNCIL ON THE ARTS & THE Foster, Sr. VP/GM, Universal Records South, Joe Galante, Chairman, Sony RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION Music Nashville; Randy Goodman, TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS President, Lyric Street and Carolwood FOR THE NATIONAL ARTS Records; Ashley Heron, Senior MARKETING CONFERENCE Manager, Marketing, Lyric Street Records; Genevieve Jewell, Director of The Rhode Island State Council on the New Media, Borman Entertainment; and Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Heather McBee, VP, Digital Business, Foundation are collaborating to provide Nashville. scholarship grants to Rhode Island individual artists and organizations to Future topics include booking agents attend the National Arts Marketing and radio. Episodes are posted on the Project (NAMP) Conference in third Monday of the month. With each Providence, RI, October 30– new episode, CMA members are able to November 2, 2009. For information on submit questions to the panel of experts. the NAMP conference, go to Each segment, which is roughly 10 www.artsmarketing.org/conference. minutes long, is archived for easy access at any time. With more than 100 speakers, 30 sessions, and networking at every turn, "We have communicated to our new there isn't a better place to get the best artists that it is a necessity and an in arts marketing and fundraising. The obligation to participate in social National Arts Marketing Project networking," said Heron Conference sets the standard for helping you and your colleagues The series is designed to provide increase earned revenue, fill the seats, information about each segment of the or increase your visitors. music industry in a clear, informative, and entertaining way. The series was To apply for scholarships, first register developed by CMA's Artist Relations using RISCA's online application form at Committee, led by chairman Kix www.arts.ri.gov/register. Then begin Brooks of Brooks & Dunn and vice your NAMP scholarship application at chairman Jay DeMarcus of Rascal www.arts.ri.gov/apply. The application Flatts, to lay a foundation for how the deadline is Friday, October 2.

4 LEADERS EXAMINE THE music education for all students and FUTURE OF MUSIC discussed the impediments to the vision EDUCATION IN NEW BOOK of the Centennial Declaration: “It is the right of every child to receive a balanced, comprehensive, sequential Music Education at a Crossroads music education taught by qualified Reaffirms the Right of Every Child to music teachers.” Music Education Editor Janet R. Barrett is associate Music Education at a Crossroads, a professor of music education at the new publication edited by Janet Barrett Bienen School of Music, Northwestern and published by MENC: The National University. She served as president of Association for Music Education and the North Central Division of MENC: Rowman & Littlefield Education (RLE), The National Association for Music is a wealth of historical information Education from 2004-2006. aimed at promoting music education for every student now and in the future. Music Education at a Crossroads is available from RLE in paperback for Music Education at a Crossroads is a $21.95 and clothbound for $50.00. To collection of addresses from the order call 800-462-6420, or visit Centennial Congress of MENC, www.rowmaneducation.com. featuring noted leaders in music ______education:

• Paul Lehman – Former ROCKER JOINS PANEL OF President, MENC JUDGES FOR NINTH ANNUAL • Bennett Reimer – Professor of FORTUNE BATTLE OF THE Music Education Emeritus, CORPORATE BANDS Northwestern University • Samuel Hope – Executive CARLSBAD, Calif., September 22, Director, National Association of 2009—Legendary drummer Tommy Lee Schools of Music of rock band Mötley Crüe is one of three • Michael Mark – Professor judges chosen to pick the best corporate Emeritus, Towson State rock band in the upcoming FORTUNE University Battle of the Corporate Bands presented • Brenda Welburn – Executive by NAMM, the trade association of the Director, National Association of international music products industry, State Boards of Education and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and • Anne Bryant – Executive Museum. Lee will be joined by noted Director, National School Boards musician and author Jeff Carlisi and Association Making Music magazine editor-in-chief Antoinette Follett as judges at the ninth These leaders addressed the annual event, taking place on Saturday, challenges and opportunities faced by Oct. 3, 2009, at the Rock and Roll Hall music educators today. The Centennial of Fame and Museum. Congress renewed a shared profess- sional commitment to a comprehensive

5 The first music competition of its kind, Play Fund tomorrow night on the battle provides amateur, company- “Huckabee,” a weekly FOX News and sponsored bands with the opportunity to commentary program hosted by Mike step out of the conference room and Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas celebrate their passion for making and 2008 Republican presidential music. Eight qualifying bands from candidate. across the U.S. will take the stage at the Rock Hall, with the chance to earn the The Wanna Play Fund seeks public title of best corporate band. The event is donations to support programs and also generously supported by Gibson activities that strengthen music Guitar. education in schools and provide opportunities for people of all ages to “I’m happy to be part of this year’s learn to play music. FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands,” said Lee. “An amazing amount As an avid supporter of the vital role of talent exists across the country, and music education has for all children and for people to come together in the of the benefits playing music has for workplace and express themselves in a people of all ages, Gov. Huckabee will different way proves what kind of power be the national spokesperson for the music has in elevating morale and NAMM Foundation's Wanna Play Fund. bringing people together.” Specifically, donations to the Wanna In addition to Lee’s role as a judge at Play Fund will: this year’s Battle of the Bands, the Tommy Lee-fronted ensemble “Methods 1. Support community-based programs of Mayhem” is inviting fans to make that provide new and innovative ways music of their own and help record their for people to learn and play music. upcoming . Starting on October 5, Donations support the NAMM isolated instrument tracks, or stems, will Foundation's competitive program be posted on http://thepublicrecord.com. grants given to non-profit service Fans can download the stems and add organizations that offer high-quality, their own musical ideas, including innovative music learning opportunities original recordings, song mixes, as well as to those programs that and more. expand opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels to learn and play music. THE NAMM FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 'WANNA PLAY 2. Provide musical instruments to schools that are expanding or FUND' ON FOX NEWS' reinstating music education programs. 'HUCKABEE' SHOW TO Instruments will be provided to schools STRENGTHEN MUSIC that demonstrate a commitment to EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS expanding opportunities for all children to learn music as part of the core The NAMM Foundation announced that curriculum and to schools that employ it will be launching its non-profit Wanna quality music teachers. The NAMM

6 Foundation will also provide instruments chaired the Education Commission on to individuals whose circumstances the States, a state-level policy inhibit their ability to meet their full development organization. In every musical potential. Instrument donations aspect of his career, Gov. Huckabee will also be considered for non- emphasizes the vital role of music in professional music makers in education for all children and promotes community-based music programs and the benefits of life-long music making. people pursuing professional music As a national spokesperson for the careers. NAMM Foundation's Wanna Play Fund, Gov. Huckabee encourages donations The Wanna Play Fund stems from a and participation in Fund activities— national public awareness campaign including online auctions of celebrity- called Wanna Play? created by NAMM, signed guitars featuring artists who have the trade association of the international appeared on his program. music products industry, to educate people of all ages about the many social “The ability to take part in playing music and wellness benefits of making music. provides an undeniable medium for self- More than 85 celebrities currently expression for all individuals,” Gov. support the campaign, including Gov. Huckabee said. “I am proud to be Huckabee, Isaac Slade, Sara Bareilles, supporting a wonderful cause that is Robert Downey Jr., and . aimed at providing opportunities for Wanna Play? celebrities include actors, people of all ages to experience the fun authors, musicians, sports figures, and many benefits of playing music.” executives, politicians and personalities who play a . The launch will also feature a guest appearance by NAMM President and For more information about the Wanna CEO Joe Lamond, life-long drummer Play? campaign and how to get started and creator of the NAMM Foundation, playing an instrument, visit which serves as the focal point for the www.wannaplaymusic.com. music product industry's support of music education and music-related Gov. Huckabee, an avid guitarist and research. Lamond will talk about the bass player since childhood, is a new NAMM Foundation initiative and national advocate for the powerful role join Huckabee in a small “jam session” music plays in learning and his program with students from Jersey City, N.J., regularly features celebrity musical who've started playing music in a guests. He can also be heard providing program that was restored with insightful commentary on more than 500 instrument donations from NAMM's radio stations daily delivering "The partner organization, VH1 Save the Huckabee Report." Music Foundation. The foundation will assist the NAMM Foundation and the As Governor of Arkansas, Huckabee led Wanna Play Fund with future instrument state legislation that expanded access donations to schools. to music and arts education for children in the state. Arts education was Gov. “According to our research, more than Huckabee's signature initiative when he 85 percent of people who don't currently

7 play a musical instrument wish they did,” National Arts and Humanities Month said Lamond. “With Gov. Huckabee's presents the opportunity for everyone to support, we hope the new Wanna Play experience the arts this October, Fund will allow the NAMM Foundation whether it’s attending the theater or the opportunity to make a lot more of other cultural event, taking a ceramics those wishes come true.” or dance class, or songs with your kids. The launch will take place on the “Huckabee” show on FOX News Be sure to visit the NAHM website at tomorrow at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard www.AmericansForTheArts.org/NAHM Time. Check your local listings for the for information on events and ways to broadcast and rebroadcast times in your get involved. area.

To donate to the NAMM Foundation's Wanna Play Fund or learn about special online fundraising activities, visit www.nammfoundation.org. All contributions to the Wanna Play Fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Fund donors can elect to receive regular e-mail updates highlighting NAMP TRAINING: MARKETING current activities directly from the NAMM TOOLS FOR TOUGH TIMES Foundation. For more information about the NAMM Foundation's Wanna Play Learning how to have greater impact Fund, visit www.nammfoundation.org or with less money is crucial for surviving send an e-mail to in the new economy. Arts and culture [email protected]. organizations are clamoring for tools that help them build audiences and increase revenue. NAMP training teaches organizations how to make a splash on a shoestring, and attract new supporters. Clients such as The San Francisco Foundation, Arts Midwest, and Arts & Science Council of Charlotte use NAMP training as a professional development resource for their OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ARTS constituents. Bring NAMP training to your area today! For more information, AND HUMANITIES MONTH contact the NAMP Coordinator at [email protected]. Be one of the 10,000 communities and millions of people throughout the United States who celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) every year. Join us in recognizing the many ways the arts and culture enhance our lives.

8 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC as well as contemporary production. COUNCIL HOLDS 3rd WORLD Workshops will be organised to make FORUM ON MUSIC IN TUNIS participants better equipped to act proactively as advocates for music in

rd their own environments and within their The International Music Council’s 3 special fields of interest. World Forum on Music will take place in Tunis, October 17-22, 2009, under the title “Access to musical diversity”. The Forum is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Heritage NMC MEMBER Preservation of the Tunisian Republic. IMC presents its World Forum on Music REPORTS (WFM) as a global knowledge-building platform on music and society in the 21st century, which explores a variety of ASCAP topics from diverse perspectives: cultural, political and economical. The ASCAP has experienced a truly IMC World Forum on Music is momentous year. As its membership considered one of IMC’s main swelled to over 350,000 , contributions to setting the stage for the and music publishers in free celebration of music in the world. 2009, ASCAP elected a new President The 2009 World Forum on Music will and Chairman – Oscar, Grammy and focus on five areas which IMC considers Golden Globe-winning Hall of Fame being of crucial importance to the world Paul Williams. The writer of of music: such timeless standards as “We’ve Only • Cultural diversity: where do we stand? Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and “An Old Fashioned Love • Music as a vector for dialogue Song,” among others, Williams had • Creativity and innovation in music been an active Board member for 15 distribution years. His election followed on the heels • New approaches to music education of former President Marilyn Bergman’s decision to step down after 15 • Changing audiences: challenges for art distinguished years. music around the world Williams was elected just prior to the By seeking synergies across different fourth annual ASCAP “I Create Music” sectors, this high-level forum will provide EXPO in Los Angeles in April. This exceptional opportunities for scholars, year’s music creator conference was government officials, private sector bigger and better than ever as executives, professionals from the civil evidenced by the record turnout. The society, artists and students to engage music community came to strengthen its in serious debates on current key bonds, make connections, share issues. The Forum will also include a knowledge and confront the challenges session that is specifically dedicated to of the digital era. Attendees were able to Arab music, presenting local traditions learn from an extraordinary range of top

9 music creators from across the with the ASCAP Award. spectrum, including pop/rock Also honored in the Top Box Office songwriters Ann & Nancy Wilson (Heart) Films category were past ASCAP Henry and Jeff Lynne to R&B and hip hop Mancini Award winners Han Zimmer, icons Chaka Khan and Wyclef Jean to and John luminaries such as Johnny Debney. Mandel and Paul Chihara. Seven music greats were added to the ASCAP brought of the music ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame at a special creator to the 2009 CISAC World ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center this Copyright Summit in Washington, D.C. year. The inductees included living in June. ASCAP President and legends Jon Hendricks, Johnny Mandel, Chairman Paul Williams, along with Annie Ross and Randy Weston, and ASCAP Board members songwriter Hal posthumous honorees John Coltrane, David, composer Stephen Paulus, Dave Lambert and Tito Puente. publisher Roger Faxon (EMI Music Participating in the event as either Publishing) and publisher David Renzer presenters and/or performers were (Universal Music Publishing), joined ASCAP Board member Marilyn representatives from rights societies Bergman and Alan Bergman, John around the world to participate in Clayton, Joe Lovano, Eddie Palmieri, discussing the “New Frontiers for Karrin Allyson, Jay Leonhart, jazz Creators in the Marketplace.” Through historian Dan Morgenstern and WBGO strong debate and with brilliant music, radio personality Gary Walker. ASCAP delivered the clear message The Jazz Wall event also celebrated the that it will continue to protect the rights 7th annual ASCAP Foundation Young of music creators in the digital age. The Jazz Composer Awards, recognizing summit was capped by a special jazz composers under 30 years of age concert featuring Stefon Harris, Ann whose works are selected through a Hampton Callaway and Joe Lovano and national competition. the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra led by David Baker. ASCAP presented Adventurous Programming Awards for choral music The 10th Annual ASCAP Concert at the annual conference of Chorus Music Awards took place on May 21 at America and Adventurous Programming the Times Center in New York City. Awards in orchestral music at the ASCAP honored Jack Beeson, So annual conference of the League of Percussion, the founder of the Young American Orchestras. People’s Chorus of New York, Francisco J. Nunez, G. Shirmer’s Kristin Lancino Looking forward, ASCAP has selected and the recipients of the 2009 ASCAP April 22-24 as the dates for its 2010 Foundation Morton Gould Young ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO. Composer Awards. At ASCAP’s 24th Registration for next year’s event opens annual Film & Music on Monday, November 2, 2009. Awards, film composer Carter Burwell (No Country for Old Men, Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) was presented

10 BMI Student Composer Awards. Newly appointed Awards Chair Ellen Taaffe Grammy award-winning BMI composer Zwilich, BMI President & CEO Del Herbie Hancock (who received an Bryant, and BMI Foundation President American Eagle Award from the Ralph N. Jackson announced the National Music Council in May 2009) will decisions of the jury and presented the assume the role of the Los Angeles awards at a reception held in May at the Philharmonic’s creative chair next year. Jumeirah Essex House Hotel in New The jazz giant intends to pursue a York City. strategy of cultural and musical “cross- pollination,” integrating visual art For more information on these and other including dance and media such as BMI press releases, please visit computer graphics and film clips, along http://www.bmi.com/news/archive/ with miscellaneous music genres, ______including jazz, into performances. Hancock’s duties will include the hiring CONDUCTORS GUILD and mentorship of new musicians, as well as programming for LA’s Walt The Conductors Guild will hold the 2010 Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Annual Conference for Conductors Bowl. January 5-9 at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, Denmark. Special guests include Her Donovan will be named a BMI Icon at Majesty the Queen of Denmark the annual BMI London Awards, slated Margrethe II and Maestro Leif for Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at Segerstam. Conference attendees will London’s Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane. enjoy sightseeing opportunities, a dress The invitation-only gala will recognize rehearsal with the Danish Radio the UK and European songwriters and Symphony Orchestra, a tour of the publishers of the past year’s most- Copenhagen Opera and sessions on a played BMI songs on American radio wide range of topics including the and television. The Icon designation is Guild's New Music Project, given to BMI songwriters who have Baroque dancing, a LEGO Serious Play bestowed “a unique and indelible session, a panel on Carl Nielsen and influence on generations of music much more. Registration is now open makers.” Donovan joins an elite list of and members who register early receive past honorees that includes multi-genre a free pre-conference cruise to Oslo, nobility Bryan Ferry, Peter Gabriel, Norway. More information is available Davies, Van Morrison, the Bee Gees, on the conference website: , Dolly Parton, James www.cphconducting2010.com Brown, Willie Nelson, Hall & Oates, , Crosby, Stills & Nash, Steve October 12-13 the Conductors Guild will Winwood and more. host a Conductor Training Workshop with the Buffalo Philharmonic. Jorge Nine young classical composers, Mester and JoAnn Falletta will serve as ranging in age from 17 to 26, were faculty. Other exciting workshop named winners in the 57th Annual BMI opportunities are on the horizon

11 including: January 5-8 - Kapubandi International President assisted by (from the Sibelius Academy, Finland) in Judith Eidson, Triennial Composition Copenhagen with Jorma Panula and Committee Chair and Dr. Kay Wideman, Giancarlo Andretta; January 26-28 - Foundation President. Richmond Symphony (VA) with Victor Yampolsky, Erin Freeman and Jennifer Higdon; March 14-17 - Cleveland Institute of Music with Carl Topilow. More information is available at www.conductorsguild.org.

DELTA OMICRON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY CELEBRATES MONARCH BRASS (L-R) KELLY LYNN CENTENNIAL YEAR DANIELS, AMY GILREATH, VELVET BROWN, JEANNIE LITTLE, SUSAN SLAUGHTER Delta Omicron held its 2009 Triennial Conference “Treasures of the Past, The Monarch Brass (Susan Slaughter Keys to the Future” celebrating its and Amy Gilreath, trumpet; Kelly Lynn Centennial Anniversary. Over 150 Daniels, horn; Jeannie Little, trombone; th collegians and alumni met July 16 – and Velvet Brown, tuba) presented the st 21 , 2009 in the Cincinnati area to Artist Concert. The Monarch Brass celebrate. The weekend was declared Ensemble is a nationally recognized all- “Delta Omicron Weekend” by women brass ensemble whose Cincinnati’s Mayor Steve Stockton. members are outstanding women brass players from North America’s top The 2009 Triennial Composition symphony orchestras and universities. Competition winning selection Dedica The concert featured the premiere of for Cello and Piano by Italian composer Declaration, an original musical fanfare Michele Negro and the Delta Omicron dedicated to Delta Omicron’s Centennial Foundation’s Thor Johnson Commission by composer James Meyer. Susan Passages for String Quartet by Dr. Slaughter presented Dr. Ramsey, Dr. David Sartor were performed during the Lindahl, and Mr. Meyer with framed Premier Concert. Mr. Negro traveled copies of the composition, signed by the from Italy for the concert and spoke members of the quintet and the about his composition which was then composer. performed by Cellist Jose DuBon Tovar and Conference Pianist Suzanne Burg. Delta Omicron’s 2012 Triennial Dr. Sartor also spoke about Passages, Composition Competition will be for and the Atlantis String Quartet compositions for French horn and piano. performed the one-movement An award of one thousand dollars will be composition. Following the premier, Dr. presented to the winning composer, and David Sartor was inducted as a National the composition will be premiered at the Patron by Dr. Jonny Ramsey, 2012 Delta Omicron Triennial

12 Conference. The competition is open to MU PHI EPSILON composers of college age or over. The composition should be seven to fifteen Mu Phi Epsilon established new minutes in length. Manuscripts should chapters on four campuses during the be submitted by March 31, 2010. 2008-2009 school year: at Binghamton Inquiries should be directed to Judith University, NY, Elon University, NC, Eidson at [email protected]. Judges for Lynchburg College and Randolph the 2012 Competition will be composer Macon College, both in Virginia. The David R. Gillingham of Central Michigan Epsilon Omega Chapter was reactivated University, composer David R. Holsinger at San Francisco State University. of Lee University, and French hornist William Scharnberg of the University of The Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation had a North Texas. record number of scholarship applications, and awarded over $59,000 Delta Omicron International Music in scholarships and grants. Coupled Fraternity’s mission is to promote and with contributions to the Mu Phi Epsilon support music and musicianship. The schools, summer philanthropies and Fraternity was founded in 1909 at the community gifts, the total appropriations Cincinnati Conservatory of Music by in the 2008-09 year were $69,500. three undergraduate students. It is the only music organization of its kind The Professional Fraternity Association founded by students for students. With recently honored Mu Phi Epsilon with its over 28,000 initiated members, the Outstanding Professional Project Award Fraternity strives to develop professional for administration of a meritorious competency and musical achievement professional program or project. This among its members and is an was for the Los Angeles Alumni outstanding service organization. The Chapter’s participation in the Fraternity and its affiliated Foundation International Congress of Women in award summer scholarships and Music in Beijing, China. Composers, educational grants annually to selected performers, and educator-scholars from alumni and collegiate members and an twenty-four nations attended. The annual scholarship to Interlochen. conference was jointly sponsored by the Annual rotating grants are awarded to International Alliance for Women in chapters for use in the community or Music and the China Conservatory of campus. The Delta Omicron Foundation Music in Beijing. Composer/performer sponsors the Delta Omicron Studio at Deon Nielsen Price worked with the MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, Congress host Li Yiding on the planning. New Hampshire and has seat Five Los Angeles Alumni traveled to endowments at the Metropolitan Opera, Beijing to participate. Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon members Joyce information may be accessed at DiDonato and Shirley Verrett will be www.delta-omicron.org. given Opera News Awards for Distinguished Achievement. They are two of the five chosen for this honor, to be presented in November.

13 MENC awareness of the positive effect music education has on kids.” MENC releases The National Association for Music Why Music? twice a year — in March to Education released the newest edition in coincide with Music In Our Schools its series of radio public service Month, and in August as children head announcements featuring top musicians “Back to School.” for “Back to School” 2009. The series, called Why Music?, features musical “Music is intrinsically valuable on its stars talking about the value and own, of course,” continued Mahlmann, importance of music education. “but it doesn’t hurt, at a time when school budgets are so tight, to spread New artists joining the lineup for Back to the word about the other ways learning School 2009 are Joshua Redman, music can benefit students. For Martha Wash, Lew Soloff, Anne instance, a recent Harris survey found Drummond, Steven Van Zandt, and that music education is associated with Mark O’Connor. Returning artists higher education and higher income, as include Darius Rucker, Trisha well as personal fulfillment. If you want Yearwood, Al Jarreau, Kathy Mattea, to be a CEO, college president, or even Gloria Estefan, Vanessa Williams, Patty a rock star, study music!” Loveless, Janis Ian, Faith Hill, Chely Wright, Tim McGraw, Bonnie Raitt, and Why Music? has received several others. (A complete list of artists prestigious communications awards, participating in the series since 1997 including the League of American can be viewed at Communications Professionals 2002 www.menc.org/resources/view/why- Magellan Awards Publicity Campaign music-radio-psa-series.) Competition Bronze Award for Community Relations and The Each PSA in the Why Music? series Communicator Awards 2002 Audio features an artist talking about the Competition Crystal Award of importance of music education for Excellence. In addition, MENC was today’s youth or a personal experience awarded Honorable Mention in the PR he or she had with music in school. The News 2002 Platinum PR Awards for PSAs are available for radio stations to PSA Campaign, and the 2001 Bronze download at Anvil Award for Best Radio Public www.menc.org/resources/view/why- Service Announcement by the Public music-back-to-school-psas-for-2009. Relations Society of America. The series was awarded the Mercury The PSAs are part of MENC’s Awards 2003 Honors for the Campaign/ unceasing efforts to keep music Public Service Announcements category programs strong in America’s schools. and the APEX 2003 Award of “MENC’s mission is to advance music Excellence in the Public Relations and education by encouraging the study and Information Video and Electronics making of music by everyone,” said Publications Category. John J. Mahlmann, MENC’s executive director. “We believe that the celebrity For more information, contact Elizabeth messages significantly raise the public’s Lasko at [email protected].

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Music Teachers National Association The mission of the National Federation continues to develop new programs and of Music Clubs is to support American initiatives to meet the needs of its music, American musicians, and quality independent and collegiate teacher music education. This mission is membership and further the value of accomplished through a myriad of music study nationwide. Activities and performance and scholarship/award new initiatives include: opportunities for developing youth, college students, aspiring artists, and Year of Collaborative Music adults. MTNA is embarking on a celebration focused on collaborative music The 55th Biennial NFMC Convention making—the Year of Collaborative celebrating 111 years of musical Music (YCM). Launching at the March accomplishment was held in Orlando, 2010 MTNA National Conference in Florida, June 1-7, 2009 at the Rosen Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Year of Plaza Hotel. Attendees experienced Collaborative Music will continue music at its best, showcasing the through the year and culminate during internationally acclaimed Perlman/ the March 2011 MTNA National Schmidt/Bailey Trio, the Florida Singing Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sons Boychoir, winners of the The Year of Collaborative Music will 2009 NFMC biennial Young Artist celebrate the importance of Competition: Daniel Seigel, baritone; collaborative music making in society Kay Welch, soprano; James Cockman and in the profession worldwide. Begun III, piano; Angela Park, cello; the 2009 by collaborative pianists within MTNA winners of the Ellis Duo Piano and led by significant national and Competition, Drs. Stephen and Karen international music associations, YCM Savage; and guest speaker, Dr. Richard will promote the diversity of ensemble Colwell, internationally recognized playing opportunities available to music educator and founding editor of musicians of all ages and skill levels. the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education and the Quarterly 2010 MTNA National Conference Journal of Music Teaching and The 2010 MTNA National Conference Learning. NFMC Citations were will be held March 20–24, in presented to Dr. Colwell and to Dr. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Highlights of Simon Estes, renowned bass-baritone the event include evening recitals by the for distinguished contributions to the winners of the Canadian and United musical, artistic, and cultural life of the States Chopin Piano Competitions, The nation. A special all-day junior American Pianist Association Fellows extravaganza of activities featured an and pianist Kevin Kenner with cellist Orff Workshop, workshops/master William DeRosa. Nearly 2,000 teachers, classes conducted by Dennis Alexander exhibitors and student competitors are and Weekley Argenbright, plus a Piano expected to attend this event. Orchestra Concert featuring multiple keyboards and juniors.

15 A major NFMC project for 2009 is The application deadline is October 30, communication enhancement to be 2009. Learn more about the Guild’s accomplished by re-vamping the NFMC Creative Aging Program and download website, making it more user-friendly to an application: publicize musical opportunities to a http://nationalguild.org/programs/creativ wider audience. Opportunities for eaging.htm growth, performance, and awards must be easily accessible as music is a gift to be shared. Watch for a new web experience in the coming season on SESAC www.nfmc-music.org. SESAC recently hosted SWITCH, an innovative new musical concept which NATIONAL GUILD OF put together Atlanta and Nashville COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OF THE songwriters to collaborate on the ARTS creation of new and boundary-defying music. The event also featured a In recognition that the number of adults networking lunch at Ocean Way age 65 and above will double by 2050 Studios and a meet and greet at the and that recent research demonstrates SESAC Nashville headquarters as well that sustained participation in as an exciting night of music featuring professionally-led arts programs can singer/songwriters from both cities. promote health and prevent disease in older adults, MetLife Foundation and the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts are pleased to announce the 2010 Creative Aging Program. This year’s program will be an expansion of last year’s pilot program.

The program will provide in-depth technical assistance and grants of to $7,500 to National Guild members to enable them to design, implement and evaluate high-quality creative aging programs (participatory, skill-based arts education programs for adults age 60 Pictured (front row, left to right): Jesse Rice, Karyn Williams, Amy Gerhatz, Elli and above) using best practices detailed Perry, SESAC's Peniece LeGall and Bryan in the Guild's latest publication, Gibson. (Back row, left to right): SESAC's Tim Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Fink, Brian White, Kyle Seitz and SESAC's Toolkit. Technical assistance will focus Cappriccieo Scates. on capacity-building with particular attention to outcome-based evaluation. This is a competitive program. A total of $80,000 will be available through two tiers of funding.

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