February 2001

BOA Summer Symposium Learn about the ulti- 2 mate summer band experience and what’s in it for YOU! Student divisions for Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Percussion, Color guard, and Drum Majors. World class concerts every night including Tower of Power, the DCI Central Illinois Summer Music Games and Blast! (Blast! appearance is tentative). 16 Personal Best Progress is a Personal Responsibility • Setting Realistic Goals • And What Have We All Learned? • Daily Sightreading Practice. Above: Leadership Preview Call for Audition Tapes: 2002 Honor Weekend “experiential” work- 20 The Honor Band of America is the premier shops, Left: Tim Lautzenheiser Band of America national high school honor band. Auditions are open to all high school band members. Learn more about the Honor Band of America, the National Concert Band Festival and how to apply for 2002 membership.

Join the BOA Network! Pre-Sale Grand National Finals 22 tickets blocked for BOA Network members through March 31 • Live chats debut in March with special guest, composer Mark Camphouse • BOA Network mem- bership tops 20,000 in November as 11,000 log on to live Grand National Webcast • BOA website wins IFEA Award • Trip of a Lifetime by Reagan Lynch.

7 BOA Summer Symposium Student 15 Congratulations to all the 2000 Registration Form BOA Regional and Grand National 9 BOA Summer Symposium Leadership Bands Registration Form 17 Revelli Scholarships Awarded & New 11 Spotlight on...Meet band members Scholarship Endowed from Union HS, OK and North Hardin 18 2001 BOA Calendar of Events HS, KY 18 BOA & DCI Present Festival Workshop 12 Spotlight on...Marian Catholic HS, IL Series: Marching Leadership for 12 BOA Headliners lead the way in 2001 Students Presidential Inaugural Parade 18 Go Behind-the-Scenes with BOA: 14 An Evening at the 2000 Grand Volunteer and Intern Opportunties Nationals by Michael Boo 20 2001 Honor Band of America members list

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New in 2001: Leadership for all students! Leadership and personal development have always been the themes running throughout the BOA Symposium. However, in 2001, every student will participate in leadership and personal development workshops. Tim Lautzenheiser will lead a Presented by workshop for all students on Tuesday, and every student in all What can BOA offer you that you can’t get at any other camp? areas will have “experiential” leadership sessions: hands-on The things BOA student campers cite as their favorite parts of the BOA experience are things you can’t get from any team-building workshops that give other camp: the chance to meet other band members from across the country, to work with icons of the band active high school students a world that lead our expert faculty of more than 100 educators, the opportunity to enjoy a different world- chance to focus in an energized class concert or performance every evening. We can give you experiences that just can’t be reproduced at home. way. Want to know more about The benefits are exponential! Come to camp and you’ll go back to school and your own band motivated and the Leadership program at BOA energized! and experiential leadership? Visit us online at www.bands.org. Student Band Conductors (partial list) Jazz Division Head Wendy Kumer Leadership Private Flute Studio, Flute Judith Dicker Preview Weekend Illinois State University, Oboe With Tim Lautzenheiser Michael Dicker Start your BOA week with the Illinois State University, Bassoon Leadership Preview Arthur Campbell Grand Valley State University, Weekend, June 23-24. This Clarinet intense, exciting, positively life- Lynn Klock changing experience is for drum Anthony Maiello Richard Crain Marguerite Wilder Lou Fischer University of Massachusetts, majors, section leaders, color George Mason Midwest Clinic Lovett School Capital University Saxophone guard captains, band officers and University Board of Directors Middle School, GA Amy Gilreath student leaders now and future. Illinois State University, Trumpet The emphasis is on achieving the Concert Band Master Classes are a valuable part Joseph Neisler personal development necessary of the Concert Band curriculum, Illinois State to properly lead others to a higher The Concert Band track at BOA offering instruction on: University, level of group attainment. We’ll offers you more than just a setting • How to practice French Horn focus on: of full band rehearsals. Exposure to • Tone quality Steve Parsons Illinois State • Goal Setting–Goal Attainment unique learning opportunities for • Playing in tune in the section • Developing Communication University, students of all levels is a strength of • Sight-reading/how to sight read Skills • Instrument care, reed choice, reed Trombone the Concert Band track: Skip Gray • Productivity vs. Popularity making University • Intrinsic Values Instead of • Exposure to nationally-renowned • Proper embouchure Extrinsic Rewards conductors. of Ken- • The Benefits of We/Us Over I/Me • Chamber or theory exposure. Concert Band Faculty Includes: tucky, Tuba • Commitment to Completion • Exposure to new quality literature Steve Steele, Division Head • Cooperation vs. Competition to stretch the students’ abilities. Illinois State University • The Development of Positive • Master classes with inside info and Anthony Maiello Self-Discipline tips for better performance on George Mason University, Students enrolled in the full your instrument. Conductor week get a discounted Leader- • Exposure to playing with different Richard Crain Midwest Clinic Board of Directors, ship registration fee. See the fee students from around the nation, schedule on page 5. Conductor sharing their focus on music- Marguerite Wilder making. Lovett School, GA, Conductor

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Photos by Jolesch Photography All-State Concert & Jazz Member Discount! BOA is offering an additional $20 off the Early Bird Discount price for All-State Concert and Jazz members who enroll in camp by May 19, 2001 in the Concert, Jazz or Percussion areas of the Symposium. This is our way to reward outstanding players! Although the Early Bird discount expires March 31, All-State members can still enroll through May 19 at $20 less than the Early Bird price. Your completed application must be accompanied by the letter of acknowledgement or acceptance into the All-State ensemble.

• Experience the history of jazz educators who have your personal Jazz Band music, America’s only true Marching Band growth foremost in mind. Our Jazz program is all about indigenous art form, through an The Marching Band Track at BOA is learning–hands-on and first-hand: exciting, interactive history game unique: a place for new or younger • Learn about the specifics of your show presented by the faculty. marchers to learn skills and a place Percussion instrument, and techniques to • Learn that music is a life-long for experienced band members to Experience the full spectrum of improve individual performance learning process. refine skills and learn new, cutting- percussion with experts on all major immediately through masterclasses • Learn about potential career tracks edge techniques. Combined with instruments. Choose from three with the jazz faculty. in the music field. leadership for all students, the Tracks: Marching, Drumset or • Learn how to accomplish musical • Learn about potential Marching Band track will send you Percussion Ensemble. Five results through time-managed, opportunities in higher education, home charged up and ready to go! things you will learn: focused rehearsals with our world- through individual and collective What will you get out of • Play, play, play! Perform with other class jazz faculty. conversation with the jazz faculty. the Marching Band Track? percussionists from around the • Meet and learn with other • Learn techniques that address the • Enhanced understanding and country in rehearsal and concerts musicians in your own age group, three learning skills: aural/oral, abilities in the activity of marching led by some of the finest from all over the country. visual, and tactile. band learned through work with a percussion educators in the • Learn how to focus your time in • Learn about music that moves the core staff of directors and country. the practice room, in order to body and soul. designers from finalist programs of • Observation–Attend concerts by reach your full potential at an Bands of America Grand world renowned artists. accelerated rate. Jazz Faculty Includes: Nationals. • Get the latest info on new • Learn about improvisation and • Participation in a well-balanced Lou Fischer, Division Head instruments and accessories and theory resources, specific to your and successful process of learning, Capital University what you need to know to use level, that will enable you to Doug Beach executing and performing a show them. continue the learning process after Elmhurst College within the week. • Get the inside scoop on how to you leave camp. Bob Breithaupt • Question and answer time with successfully prepare a scholarship • Learn about our jazz Capital University the staff for better understanding audition for college! faculty, both Jim Culbertson of how these techniques may • Customization–Customize your nationally and Decatur MacArthur H.S., IL relate in your school environment. Denis Di Blasio own schedule choosing the internationally • Depth of explanation and practical elective sessions you want–Latin recognized, and how Rowan College application of proven marching Matt Harris Percussion, Concert Percussion, they managed fundamentals. California State University- Drum Set, Electronics, and more! to reach Northridge • Exposure to the evening concert their Mary Jo Papich series, whether it is Top 12 DCI Percussion Faculty Includes: current corps at the drum corps contest Peoria Public Schools, IL Jim Campbell, Division Head level of or invigorating professionals on Rex Richardson University of Kentucky success. Rhythm & Brass stage. Bob Breithaupt Ed Soph • Enjoy being with a group of Capital University University of North Texas students that are committed and David Collier Mike Vax interested in excelling in this art Illinois State University Great American Jazz Band form. Julie Davila Tom Walsh Percussion Specialist, Author Indiana University Lalo Davila Steve Wiest The Marching Band Faculty is headed by Kevin L. Schuessler, Middle Tennessee State University University of Wisconsin- David Garibaldi currently in his sixth year as a Whitewater Tower of Power Bret Zvacek director at Center Grove H.S., Thom Hannum Crane School of IN, a perennial State, BOA Regional University of Massachusetts Music and Grand National Finalist, and the Robin Horn 1997 BOA Grand National University of Arizona Champion. The staff includes key Steve Houghton members of the Center Grove Recording artist and performer teaching staff, proven marching Neil Larrivee Cadets of Bergen County John Pollard L.D. Bell H.S., TX Dave Samuels, Spyro Gyra Ed Soph University of North Texas

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teach, but how they teach. instructing over 3,000 drum major Color Guard • You’ll meet students and other and band leadership students per BOA is not just for beginners. We talented color guard students from year. He is the author of The offer a world class faculty and around the U.S. and the world. Dynamic Drum Major, the classes for all levels. We are You’ll find new guard friends to quintessential textbook on drum constantly improving and changing share ideas and experiences to majoring. the curriculum to keep it fresh and take home for your own team and faculty and performance current for returning campers. You’ll learn from each other in sessions opportunities–a must for be exposed to many first-rate Leadership in leadership, motivation and experienced high school and Start your BOA week with the clinicians, not just one. You get to teamwork. college performers to expand your Leadership Preview Weekend, attend leadership classes. Video • To observe and work with some of color guard knowledge. June 23-24. tape critiques, clinics and the greatest outdoor performers observations with top drum corps with our Exhibition Groups. Be a The BOA Symposium offers a Leadership Faculty guards offer exposure that expands part of featured sessions including unique “life”experience: an Tim Lautzenheiser their knowledge and understanding. small group hands on experience introduction to campus life, while Speaker, author, guest conductor, from talented young performers building friendships with others educator-Tim Lautzenheiser is a A few things you will gain from from top drum and bugle corps from across the country, as well as beloved teacher and motivator in the BOA Color Guard Track: and performing groups. an understanding of “healthy” the area of music education and • New in 2001: Color Guard • Extensive and intensive instruction competition. leadership training. His experience Master Class. Available to and technique classes in all levels The world-class Color guard staff as a band director includes Northern experienced performers offering of flag, rifle and sabre.Daily dance is headed by BOA Color guard Michigan University, University of training in all areas of color guard. and movement sessions from Coordinator Larry Rebillot, Color Missouri, and New Mexico State This concentrated track will trained dance professionals from guard caption head for the University. He is founder of Attitude include world class flag, rifle, our esteemed faculty. Performance Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Concepts for Today, dedicated to sabre and dance sessions in opportunities during the week, Corps and Choreographer for the the development of personal addition to the full Symposium culminating at Saturday’s Finale University of Nebraska potential. Tim has authored several experience. All interested performance. Cornhuskers Marching Band. books, including The Art of candidates will apply and audition. • Ability to learn and work with The staff includes top instructors Successful Teaching and co- One of our world class faculty will some of the finest color guard from leading high school and authored Teaching Music Through lead this track which will also educators in the world, chosen college color guards, drum corps Performance in Band and include sessions with other camp not only because of what they and winter guards. Hal Leonard’s Essential The main reason to attend the Elements band 2001 BOA Summer Symposium method. Color Guard track is to increase The your knowledge of the color guard Leadership activity, from a national perspective faculty also unlike any other camp. includes Fran Kick, “THE ONLY WORD THAT COMES TO MIND IS Drum Majors founder of BOA proudly presents the George N. Instructional ‘INCREDIBLE’! and Design WORD OF ADVICE: Parks Drum Major Academy, the DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW!” ultimate training ground for drum -Time Out majors. While there may be other drum major camps closer to home, nothing compares to the full week- long BOA experience. Let George and BOA turn you into a strong, effective leader for your band.

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www.BlastTheShow.com Cast Recording on 4 be supported by representatives of other What are the successful booster organizations, school Symposium Fees Tim Lautzenheiser administrators and Students: $369 by March 31 campers saying? fundraising experts. Speakers include from other $410 after March 31 he summer of 2000 brought many new faces to Concepts and an in-demand progressive and successful Directors: $499 by March 31 the Bands of America Summer Band Symposium at motivational speaker, author Illinois State University, as well as returning band booster programs like $599 after March 31 T and clinician, and Frank Norwin H.S., PA campers. We asked several directors and students, new Crockett, presenter of Leadership Weekend: add and veterans about their BOA camp experience. youth workshops Camp Director $175 if attending full week throughout the Midwest. What was your debut BOA camp experience like? L.J. Hancock $255 for Leadership alone L.J. Hancock is presently the Booster Director of Bands and Music Collegiate: $399 by March 31 Jim Davis, Director, Arlington H.S., Department Chair for $440 after March 31 Indianapolis, IN Norwin Senior High School “Camp was great. I loved every minute of it, especially Track Registration deadline: May For years, Bands of America in Pennsylvania, He has being part of the bigger band picture and meeting 19, 2001 (after May 19 add has been helping America’s served as BOA Camp other colleagues. I have never been able to attend until a $50 late registration fee band students and directors Director since 1989 and is a this year because my schedule wouldn’t allow it. I am to all full fees). improve their skills and their member of The BOA sorry I missed it until now. band programs. Now we’d Advisory Board Education Being an inner city school, academically, our kids Fees include housing like to extend the same Committee. L.J. and his have some obstacles, but musically, our kids are very Monday night, June 25– opportunities to America’s BOA Symposium camp staff talented. I believe exposure to BOA benefits our kids Saturday afternoon, June booster programs. are the pulse of the overall. I brought a small group of students with the 30. The Symposium ends at Like the rest of the Symposium and provide the hopes they will go back and communicate with other 3:00 pm Saturday, June 30. Summer Symposium, the direction that makes the kids how great BOA and the camp is. Students’ lives Leadership Preview focus of the Booster Track is Symposium a safe, can definitely be changed through music.” Weekend student housing effective leadership. From productive, high-energy, includes Saturday night, start to finish, the Booster positively life-changing Markus Pruitt, Drum Major, Arlington H.S. June 23–Sunday, June 24. Workshop will examine learning experience. “Camp and band in general teaches you about the aspects and details of meaning of family. Being the drum major, I feel I have Registration is Monday, creating and operating Collegiate Track to take care of all the other students in the band. This June 25 from 8:30 am to 12 effective booster club Coordinator camp has brought a lot of meaning to what I do in the noon. Concert Band, Jazz organizations. All band Gary Markham fall. It’s like a family, and I’m the father. I have a lot of Band and Percussion parents and boosters are Garland E. Markham is kids to take care of when I get home.” placement hearings start at welcome to enroll. Topics currently the Supervisor of 8:00 a.m.; an exact include: Instrumental Music for the What does Bands of America and its camp mean schedule will be sent upon • Let’s Get Started/Let’s Get Cobb County Public to you? enrollment. Registration for Organized Schools. Mr. Markham will the Leadership Preview • The World Wide Web & receive his Ph.D. in Tom Dirks, Director, Center Grove H.S., Weekend starts at 8:30 am Your Band conducting and music Greenwood, IN Saturday, June 23. • Working with supervision at George “Bands of America stands for excellence, quality Administration Mason University. Gary is participation and involvement–involvement not only Supervision and Medical • Chaperones/Volunteers: Chief Judge for Bands of with kids, but parent groups and administrators, the Staff: The SWAG Team is a Do’s & Don’ts America and serves on the whole of society. And that’s what it takes to make a dedicated team, hand- • Unified Booster Programs BOA Advisory Board great band. You have to have the kids, the teachers, picked by Bands of America • Legal Issues for Boosters Contest Committee. Each the support from administration. Bands of America after an extensive • Budgets & Fundraising year, Mr. Markham hires understands that and does a good job of educating the application and evaluation • Trips & Competition dozens of young educators community.” process. They supervise Planning and is the perfect mentor students at all times and • By-Laws & Business Plans for young aspiring music What does BOA do for you and what have you hold nightly floor meetings • Maximizing Participation educators. learned? and bed checks. A staff of medical personnel is on call The Booster Track is headed Jaime Barfield, Drum Major, Center Grove H.S. 24 hours a day and all by Dick Lee, founder of “If I weren’t in band, I don’t know where I’d be or students have access to the Booster Images by what I’d be doing. It is rewarding to have family and ISU Medical Center. Design, booster club friends around all the time, too. consultant and former I’ve learned that music is a universal language and is Transportation: Lassiter (GA) High available no matter where you’re from or what color Participants are responsible School booster club your skin is. Music notes are the same no matter where for their own transportation president. Dick will you go.” to ISU. Shuttle service is coordinate the program and available for an additional fee from the Bloomington/ Normal and Peoria airports and the Normal bus and train stations. Log on today and join the BOA Network at www.bands.org 5 Talk about camp on the BOA Network Forums at www.bands.org

Concerts & Performances Front row just for you! Our world stage features a different concert and event every evening!

Leader Mike Vax, a Yamaha performing artist, is very Tower of Power Presented by Yamaha Friday, June 29 active in the music education field. He has done concerts and workshops in both the classical and jazz idioms at over This soul-funk band, known in the music industry chiefly for 1000 high schools, colleges and universities all over the its explosive horn section (which is in demand and has world. turned up on albums by Santana, Elton John and Huey Lewis and the News), also enjoys a successful career producing albums and touring on its own, often performing DCI Central Illinois Summer before hungry fans in Europe. Based on the West Coast, the Music Games group has been steadily building on its fan base since its Wednesday, June 27 debut album in 1970. The BOA Symposium is proud to host Drum Corps The mighty horns of Tower of Power last blew into the International’s Central Illinois Summer Music Games, with: Blast! at the Summer Symposium in 1996. This year, “T.O.P.” will perform in concert and present jazz master classes. Melding Boston Crusaders BOA Summer jazz, funk, rock and soul in a way no other group ever has, Phantom Regiment Symposium the ten-piece outfit is, as a Hollywood Reporter review Glassmen Blast!, the explosive musical called them, “tighter than a clenched fist.” Madison Scouts celebration now igniting the Bluecoats world’s stages is tentatively Great American Jazz Band Colts Pioneer scheduled to make a special Presented by Yamaha Southwind appearance at the BOA Tuesday, June 26 Summer Symposium. Trumpeter Mike Vax and his Great American Jazz Band bring Boston Crusaders, making a Over little more than a dynamic excitement to audiences wherever they appear, rare early season Midwest year, Blast! has made tri- performing music from over 100 years of American culture. appearance, will also serve as umphant debuts in London, Their music knows no corps-in-residence, presenting Boston, Milwaukee, Detroit, boundaries of time or style. sessions and hands-on clinics and Chicago, and is sched- The group attains a swinging for directors and students. uled to open a ten-week jazz feel, while playing tunes limited engagement on from the late 1800’s through Broadway this April. today. Yamaha Young Performing Artists Blast! grew from the Members of the band have Monday, June 25 drum corps Star of Indiana, performed with some of the BOA is proud to host the honor concert featuring the 2001 which was founded in 1984 greatest names in jazz, winners of the prestigious Yamaha Young Performing Artist in Bloomington, Indiana, by including: Al Hirt, Bob Haggard, Henry Questa, Pete (YYPA) program. businessman Bill Cook to Fountain, Maxine Sullivan, Bob Crosby, Don Goldie, and the Hundreds of applicants ages 16-21 apply annually and benefit young people big bands of Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Jimmy Dorsey, Cab undergo a rigorous taped audition process for a panel of through music. Star’s stage Calloway, Clark Terry and Ray McKinley. national celebrity musicians. The YYPA concert at BOA show has had ties to BOA showcases these incredible young musicians. since its first year in 1993, when Star performed for the Summer Symposium. Tower of Power

6 Please read this form carefully; photocopy completed application for your records. Students enrolling in the full FOR OFFICE USE ONLY week (June 25-30) and the Leadership Workshop (June 23-24) must also complete the Leadership reg- istration form and return with this form. Registration deadline with this form is 5/19/01. Date ______Check #______Amt: ______Acct # ______2001Student Record # ______Date Entered ______Summer Band Symposium Student Registration Form Monday, June 25, 1:00 pm - Saturday, June 30, 3:00 pm • Illinois State University, Normal, IL NOTE: On-site registration begins at 8:30 am Monday; Concert, Jazz & Percussion placement hearings National Presenting begin at 8:30 am. This form must be postmarked by May 19, 2001 to register without a late fee. Sponsor

Student Information School Information

First Name M.I. Last Name First Name for Name Badge School Name

E-mail address School Street Address

Home Address City, State, Zip

City, State, Zip Band Director

Area Code/Home Phone Area Code/FAX #

Student is: ❏ Male ❏ Female Birthdate ______Year of H.S. graduation: ❏ 01 ❏ 02 ❏ 03 ❏ 04 ❏ 05

NOTE FOR “TBA’S”: Directors, you can reserve space for students “To Be Announced” and provide names by May 19, 2001, HOWEVER, all- student names must be received by May 19, 2001, or a $50 late fee will apply. You must provide student names for the TBA spots by May 19, 2001, to avoid the $50 late fee. See note below regarding late fees.

Housing Information—Please note start and end times and make travel plans accordingly.

Registration ...... 8:30 am, Monday, June 25, 2001 Fees include housing Monday night, June 25 through Friday Placement hearings ...... 8:30 am, Monday, June 25, 2001 night, June 29, 2001. Meals begin with dinner Monday and (Concert, Jazz, Percussion) conclude with lunch Saturday. Extra night(s) housing available Opening Session...... 1:00 pm, Monday, June 25, 2001 for additional fee (see below). Camp Ends...... 3:00 pm, Saturday, June 30, 2001

Roommate preference can only be considered if your request is included in your INITIAL REGISTRATION. Your housing assignment will be made when this form is received. Your roommate MUST also request YOU to assure roommate choice. Roommate requests made after May 1, 2001, cannot be accommodated. Two persons per room maximum. Room and roommate assignments will not be available until camp registration at 8:30 am Monday, June 25.

Roommate Preference Name ______School______

Payment Information All Student cancellations will be assessed the equivalent of the non-refundable deposit of $200. NO REFUNDS for any cancellations after June 2, 2001. Payment Method (Payment MUST accompany application.) ❏ Check is enclosed. Make checks payable to Bands of America, and mail application and payment to: 526 Pratt Ave. North, Schaumburg, IL 60193.

❏ Please charge Visa/Mastercard # ______Expiration date______Signature______Print name of cardholder______Payment Options (choose one) Late All options include $200 non-refundable deposit. Payment (full fee or deposit option) must accompany application. Registration/ ❏ Early Bird Fee—Full payment postmarked on or before March 31, 2001 ...... $369 = $ ______Change Fee $50 No deposit option available. A late registra- tion fee will be ❏ Full Fee—Postmarked on or before May 19, 2001...... $410 = $ ______❏ assessed for all Deposit Option—Non-refundable deposit postmarked on or before April 2, 2001 ...... $200 = $ ______registrations after Balance due before May 19, 2001, or add $50 late fee. May 19, 2001, and for any housing Local Participants Only changes made ❏ Commuter Early Bird Fee—Full payment postmarked on or before March 31, 2001...... $250 = $ ______after May 19, No deposit option available. No housing, no breakfast. 2001. Warning: ❏ Commuter Full Fee—No housing, no breakfast; postmarked on or before May 19, 2001 ...$299 = $ ______ANY addition or change to housing after May 19 will ❏ Additional Housing (for registered participants only, for travel purposes) cause a $50 late ❍ Add to your camp Payment Option: Sunday, June 24, 2001 ...... add $15 = $ ______fee. The late fee ***SUPERVISION IS PROVIDED Note: Sunday night housing is including in the Leadership Student Fee. represents BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. 6/24*** ❍ Saturday, June 30, 2001 ...... add $15 = $ ______increased costs; it is NOT a penalty. TOTAL $ AMOUNT = $ ______Continued on back–reverse side of the form must be complete in order to register for the Symposium. stu01 news Please read this form carefully; photocopy completed application for your records. Students enrolling in the full FOR OFFICE USE ONLY week (June 25-30) and the Leadership Workshop (June 23-24) must also complete the Student regis- tration form and return with this form. Registration deadline with this form is 5/19/01. Date ______Check #______Amt: ______Acct # ______2001 Leadership Record # ______Date Entered ______Summer Band Symposium Student Registration Form Saturday, June 23, 10:00 am–Sunday, June 24, 9:00 pm • Illinois State University, Normal, IL NOTE: On-site registration begins at 8:00 am Saturday, June 23; Opening session is 10:00 am. National Presenting This form must be postmarked by May 19, 2001 to register without a late fee. Sponsor

Student Information School Information

First Name M.I. Last Name First Name for Name Badge School Name

E-mail address School Street Address

Home Address City, State, Zip

City, State, Zip Band Director

Area Code/Home Phone Area Code/FAX #

Student is: ❏ Male ❏ Female Birthdate ______Year of H.S. graduation: ❏ 01 ❏ 02 ❏ 03 ❏ 04 ❏ 05

NOTE FOR “TBA’S”: Directors, you can reserve space for students “To Be Announced” and provide names by May 19, 2001, HOWEVER, all student names must be received by May 19, 2001, or else the $50 late fee applies. You must provide student names for the TBA spots by May 19, 2001, to avoid the $50 late fee. See note below regarding late fees.

Payment Information All Leadership cancellations will be assessed the equivalent of the non- refundable deposit of $100. NO REFUNDS for any cancella- Payment Method (Payment MUST accompany application.) tions after June 2, 2001.

❏ Check is enclosed. Make checks payable to Bands of America, 526 Pratt Avenue North, Schaumburg, IL 60193.

❏ Please charge Visa/Mastercard # ______Expiration date______

Signature______Print name of cardholder______

Payment Options (choose one) All options include $100 non-refundable deposit. Payment must accompany application.

❏ Leadership Fee with Student Workshop—Postmarked before May 19, 2001...... $175 = $ ______❏ Leadership Fee without Student Workshop—Postmarked before May 19, 2001 ...... $255 = $ ______Leadership WITHOUT full week mark one: “I am leaving campus ❏ Sunday night June 24 ❏ Monday a.m. June 25

❏ Commuter Option with Student Workshop—Postmarked before May 19, 2001 ...... $150 = $ ______

Late Registration/Change Fee—A $50 late registration fee will be assessed for all registrations after May 19, 2001, and for any housing deletions or changes made after May 19, 2001 ...... $50 = $ ______

TOTAL $ AMOUNT = $ ______Limited housing is available to Leadership students on Friday, June 22. There is no additional charge for Leaders for Friday, June 22 housing, EXCEPT for housing requests received after May 19, 2001, that will carry a $50 Late Registration/Change Fee. ❏ Please reserve an additional night housing for this Leadership Student on Friday, June 22, 2001. If this request is received after May 19, the $50 Late Registration/Change Fee is enclosed.

Late Registration/ Change Fee A $50 late registration fee will be assessed for all registrations after May 19, 2001, and for any housing changes made after May 19, 2001. Warning: ANY addition or change to housing after May 19 will cause a $50 late fee. The late fee represents increased costs; it is NOT a penalty.

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Register for BOA Network Membership and tell us about YOU Adam Lyons and your band.We’ll feature a new BOA Network member and Class of 2001, North Hardin H.S., band in each issue of the BOA Network e-newsletter and in the Radcliff, Kentucky next BOA Network Newsletter! Instrument(s) you play? Tuba

Favorite past-time? Marching band Jessica Anderson Hobbies? composing, playing tennis Class of 2003, Union H.S., Person(s) you most admire and why? That Tulsa, Oklahoma would probably have to be two people, my concert band director when I was a was a Instrument(s) you play: I play the clarinet and freshmen, and my symphonic band director for piano, but I am steadily learning tenor 3 years. My concert band director, Danny saxophone, trombone, alto sax and trumpet. Jenkins was an awesome teaching and educator. Aside from that he is an awesome composer. He has written several pieces including one piece Favorite book and/or book most that he wrote for my brass quintet. He has also arranged North Hardin's recently read: The Mysterious Mysteries of marching show for the past several year. He is currently working on his Sherlock Holmes By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Doctorate at the Eastman School of Music. I will one day like to follow in Favorite past-time: Well I have many, just his footsteps. The other person is Chuck Campbell, my current director. I being in the company of my friends is enough. have learned so much from him, and I believe he is the reason I want to someday by a music educator. Hobbies: My hobbies are Jazz Band, Marching and Concert, I love to draw, take pictures, and listen to music. Where do you plan to attend college and what do you plan to study? I plan on going to the University of Kentucky and major in Music Person(s) you most admire and why: My best Friend Melanie Education. Nolen, she is one of the most brilliant people I know, she manages to keep a straight A average while in honors classes, play in Jazz and What's your favorite movie? Either Mallrats or Chasing Amy–I'm a big Marching band, and have enough determination to be First chair Tenor Kevin Smith Fan. Saxophone in the entire state of Oklahoma, and on top of that, she is a Favorite TV show? The Drew Cary Show and Whose Line Is It Anyway. terrific pal. Also, my Mother, who has enough energy to take me to and from practices and concerts, and is god-willing enough to encourage me Any brothers or sisters? 2 Brothers, one in college majoring in to do it. Computer Science, and the other in 7th grade.

Name one person past or present you would like to meet. Who are your favorite bands, musical artists or composers? My What would you ask him/her? One would be Benjamin Franklin, favorite marching bands and drum corps Plymouth Canton, Center he was alive for an exciting time of history–the declaration of Grove, Broken Arrow, Lassiter and Marian Catholic/Cavaliers, and Santa Independence and so forth. I would ask him what was his highest Clara Vanguard. Other bands-The Get Up Kids, Weezer, Saves the Day, personal achievement, and I would not be surprised if he would have Reggie and the Full Effects and The New Amsterdams. Composers: said something as simple as "whistling" because some people cannot Barber, Ticheli, Gershwin, Ginastera, Bernstein and Danny Jenkins. whistle. Even though it may seem so easy to others, to another person it might be terribly difficult and would be a high personal achievement. Favorite piece of band music? I have a couple, Adagio for Strings–Barber, Where do you plan to attend college and what do you plan “I am very lucky to have Concertino for Winds, Percussion, and to study? I have been looking at University of Oklahoma, Northwestern been a part of what I believe to Woodwind Quintet–Danny Jenkins, and University, and North Texas University. be one of the nation’s best high El Camino Real–Reed. school band programs,both in What's your favorite movie? I love Braveheart, Julia Roberts marching and in concert. Describe yourself with one word. movies, and The Life of Glen Miller with Jimmy Stewart. Because of this,I have so many Divertimento. life-long memories that I could Who are your favorite bands, musical artists or composers? not have received elsewhere. Why are you in band? I am in band Dave Mathews, Sting, Don Henley. I love Gershwin, and James Horner is Where else can you perform in because I love music and I love playing one of the best composers of my time, I seem to buy any soundtrack front of 25,000+ people? I also my instrument. Band gives you so many that has his name on it, including Braveheart. believe that if you like music, experiences that no other organization could ever give you. Favorite piece of band music? Well if I had to pick any favorite and like your instrument,then do as much as possible.Try out tune I had played, it would be, well Dixie Land Jazz Funeral, a great fun What would you say to a sixth for your All-State and honors song. grader who asks you if they should bands,perform solos and continue in band, and why? I would Describe yourself with one word: Moxie (although that is a noun, participate in ensembles–all definitely tell them to stick with it as long as in “full of moxie”). this will only make you a better as they could. Band is such an enjoyable player,and again,give you experience and for me, it has given me Why are you in band: Music is my life, and it is that simple. I could many life long memories and all my high school memories. not see myself doing anything else. I believe it is healthy, creative, fun, wonderful experiences.” and challenging. You meet great people of all types and personalities.

11 spotlighton... Marian Catholic H.S. Band Chicago Heights, Illinois 2000 Bands of America Grand National Champion

The Marian Catholic H.S., Illinois bands are consistently honored as BOA headliners lead the among the finest concert and marching bands in America. In what ways are they like your own band? In what ways are they different? way in 2001 Presidential We asked Greg Bimm (shown in the photo on the left), director of bands at Marian Catholic H.S. in Illinois to share some stats on his Inaugural Parade band program: Grand National Champion Marian Catholic Students in symphonic band: 60 HS, Chicago Heights, IL and 2001 Grand Students in concert band: 100 National exhibition band University of Students in marching band: 250 Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band Students in cadet (freshman) band: 60 are among the many “BOA” bands who Students in jazz band: 25 represented their states in George W. Students in winterguard: 23 Bush’s Inaugural Parade. "We are very excited to first-hand see How do students get into marching band? Simply–sign up for band. Marching is history being made and to even play a open to everybody. very small part in it," says Marian Catholic Director of Bands Greg Bimm. "We are How do students get into concert bands? There is a concert band for players of proud to have been selected to represent every level of ability. You move into a certain band by auditions. our state. Number of hours practicing in the fall: 5 hours in school and 6 hours out of school "The time frame for preparation is each week. In early fall, we will pick up a Saturday from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, with 1 1/2 hr. incredibly short," Bimm said. "But if for lunch and breaks. anyone can pull all of the details together, I believe it's our students and parents." Who takes private lessons? Lessons are available to everyone and are optional. The UMass band is under the direction Students pay for their lessons themselves. of George N. Parks, head of BOA’s Summer Symposium George N. Parks Drum Major Who teaches private lessons? Professional players from around the city of Chicago. Academy. "The University of Massachusetts played What types of fundraising programs do you have? We are allowed one sale a an important role in the presidential year and that has been our annual cheese and sausage sale. We also have a craft election as host of the first of three extravaganza at the band’s Oktoberfest around homecoming, which has grown from filling debates between the candidates. We are the gym to filling the entire school with crafters. proud that the UMass Minuteman How does the 2000 Grand National win compare with wins in the past? It Marching Band will represent the was special to me because it was the 25th anniversary of Bands of America. I have been University and the Commonwealth in the around since the beginning…first as a spectator. Although we are a non-competitive band presidential inauguration parade," program, it is wonderful to get the nod from professionals saying they appreciate what we Massachusetts Governor Paul Cellucci said do. As far as our shows go, we always push the envelope…the envelope just changes when announcing the invitation. direction sometimes. "Being invited to march in the inaugural parade is a prestigious honor for the Interesting/unique things about the band, the kids, the directors: marching band and for UMass,” said • Bimm: I don’t know about me. I’ve just been around a long time. Director George Parks. “I'm especially • Program: There is no feeder program from grade schools for new students. We get our pleased by this opportunity for our kids from more than 50 grade schools in the area. And there are a couple great music students. They will remember this event programs at some junior highs, like Memorial J.H. and Central J.H. So we really don’t forever." know what kind of players we will get each year or how well they play. Other bands who have participated in • The School: Sends 98% of our grads to college. We are a true college-prep. BOA’s annual programs invited to be part • Marc Whitlock (Associate Director): His involvement with Blast! He began rehearsals with of the Inaugural Parade include: Gilbert them in July and August and has continued to stay in contact, even through our busy HS, Gilbert, AZ; Trumbull HS, Trumbull, season. CT; Pearl HS, Pearl, MS; James F. Byrnes • Mike Coers: He is an employee of Marian Catholic High School and leads our percussion HS, Duncan, SC; and James Madison section. He also runs his own business. University, Harrisonburg, VA. • Jamey Oakley: Our new guard instructor is a former Cavalier. • Diane Maielli: We have our own designer of costumes and flags. She is a alum of MCHS and has been with us for years, even though her 2 daughters have come and gone through the program. Log on today and join the • Fun fact: There has been only one freshman class since 1982 who has not won one Grand National Championship at Marian. BOA Network at www.bands.org for 2000 and 2001 championship 12 scores and recaps For descriptions of all 12 Grand National Finals Band Shows, sign up for the BOA Network at www.bands.org

GRAND NATIONALS 2000 An Evening at the 2000

Grand Nationals by Michael Boo quarter century ago, Bands of America had a dream to bring together many of the finest marching bands in A the country for a rousing display of musical presenta- tion, sharing the spirit of competitive excellence with one another while pushing musical marching educational per- Jolesch Photography formance forward towards the 21st Century. BOA Executive Director Scott McCormick, left, On November 11, 2000, after three days of incredible accepts a resolution from Gary Thomas of the performances, twelve of the finest marching bands in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses at Grand country capped off BOA's 2000 Grand National Nationals. Championships in front of a huge and captivated audience of more than 18,000 music educators, fans, parents, and Michael Boo is a staff writer for Drum Corps International, a other band members in the Indianapolis RCA Dome. Despite contributing writer to American Skating World and Outdoor being BOA's silver anniversary, everything about this event Indiana, a published composer/arranger and author, church was solid gold. choir director, and Realtor. He lives in northwest Indiana. For At the end of Semifinals, Class the full Michael Boo article with synopses of all 12 finalist Champions were announced, based on place- bands as well as full Grand National and Regional ment in the 32-band Semifinals competition. Championship placements and scores, visit us online at Class A Champion honors were awarded to www.bands.org and sign up for the free online BOA Bellbrook HS, OH, followed by Bassett HS, VA Network membership. in second place and Jackson Academy, MS in third. Class AA Champion honors went to Bands of America receives honors from Tarpon Springs HS, FL, followed by Ooltewah the Pasadena Tournament of Roses HS, TN and King Philip Regional HS, MA. Gary Thomas, Vice President of the 2002 and President of Class AAA honors went to Marian Catholic the 2003 Tournament of Roses and Joe Delgado, HS, IL, followed by Plymouth-Canton Tournament of Roses Music Chairman presented an official Education Park, MI and Carmel HS, IN. resolution recognizing Bands of America, to BOA Executive Twelve bands were announced to per- Director Scott McCormick at BOA’s 25th Anniversary Party, form in Finals, based on having the highest Friday night, November 10 in Indianapolis. scores in Semifinals. These bands then drew for “The Bands of America Grand National Championship is position of performance. After the drawing, the recognized as the pinnacle of events for the Nation’s march- order for Finals was announced as: Bellbrook ing band activity,” said Lorne Brown, President and HS, Tarpon Springs HS, Plymouth-Canton Chairman of the Board of the 2001 Tournament of Roses, in Educational Park, Broken Arrow HS, OK, the resolution presented to BOA. “Their goal is not only to Lake Park HS, IL, Centerville HS, OH, Marian provide an avenue to showcase America’s outstanding high Catholic HS, Carmel HS, Center Grove HS, school bands, but also to provide an experience that excites IN, Union HS, OK, Northmont HS, OH, and and motivates band programs on all levels. Lawrence Central HS, IN. “The Grand National bands are at the leading edge of JOSEPH DESCIOSE Marian Catholic H.S., After a rousing medley of patriotic the activity, breaking new ground in creativity and levels of IL, 2000 Grand songs and the national anthem by BOA favorite Sandi excellence. Bands of America is constantly engaged in a National Champion Patty, whom has become quite a marching band fan in her search to elevate the level of opportunity for students in own right, the 25th Anniversary Finals was set to begin. music education and performance.” Above background Marian Catholic H.S., IL–1st place, 95.95 "The Tragic The presentation was followed by a special appearance photo: BOA Fireworks Medusa" propelled Marian Catholic HS (Chicago Heights, IL) by Grammy Award-winning singer Sandi Patty, who gave over downtown to yet another BOA Grand Nationals Championship, their an intimate performance for the party guests of songs from Indianapolis, presented seventh. Movements from the music of Christopher Rouse her new CD These Days. by Comcast for 3,000 included Curse and Transfiguration, Meditation and Insanity, fans at Grand and Rage and Renewal, music taken from his works A weekend of spectacular events Nationals. Gorgon, Phantasmata, and Flute Concerto. Make no mis- In addition to her performance at the Anniversary Party, Ms take; this is angry, unsettling music. But it was delivered in Patty was also featured in the Saturday night Finals such a polished manner, with such attention to nuance and Ceremony of the Flags and Awards Ceremony. This special detail, that the audience was drawn into every grating, dis- edition of the finale ceremony featured representatives from turbing moment. Pulsating, throbbing, and stabbing like a every Grand National participating band for the lights-out thousand stilettos falling from the sky, the music was bitter ceremony and spectacular indoor fireworks display. and cataclysmic, and so were the angular and deformed drill The weekend also featured a Friday night “Battle of the movements. Every instant captured a sense of torturous College Bands,” with Grand National exhibition bands rigor that drained the audience while making their mouths Riverside Community College, CA and Southwest fall open in total amazement, forcing the audience to put as Missouri State University, followed by an outdoor fire- much energy into listening and watching as the band mem- works show presented by Comcast high over downtown bers did in bringing the production to fruition. Indianapolis.

14 REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000

2000 Bands of America Regional Championship Results Thanks to our 2000 College Exhibition Bands Louisville, KY, Sept. 23 Hempstead, NY, Oct. 7 Atlanta, GA, Oct. 21 Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 28 Bowling Green State University Northmont HS,OH–Champion King Philip Regional HS,MA–Champion Tarpon Springs HS,FL– Etiwanda HS,CA–Champion & AAA Butler University Elizabethtown HS,KY- A & AA Champion & AA Imperial HS,CA–A East Tennessee State University James F.Byrnes HS,SC–AA Bassett HS,VA–A Bassett HS,VA–A Blackfoot HS,ID–AA Illinois State University Lawrence Central HS,IN–AAA Norwin HS,PA–AAA Lassiter HS,GA–AAA Jacksonville State University Houston, TX, Nov. 4 Middle Tennessee State University Toledo, OH, Sept. 23 Johnson City, TN, St. Louis, MO, Oct. 21 LD Bell HS,TX–Champion Murray State University Centerville HS,OH– Oct. 14 Union HS,OK–Champion & AAA Mabank HS,TX–A Riverside Community College Champion & AAA North Hardin HS,KY–Champion Collinsville HS,OK–A Lopez HS,TX–AA Southwest Missouri State University Durand HS,MI–A Bellbrook HS,OH–A Francis Howell HS,MO–AA Spring HS,TX–AAA Southwest Texas State University Jenison HS,MI–AA Fort Mill HS,SC–AA Texas Christian University Lafayette HS,KY–AAA Orlando, FL, Oct. 28 Indianapolis, IN, Nov. 4 University of Georgia San Antonio, TX, Oct. 7 Tarpon Springs HS,FL– Marian Catholic HS,IL–Champion University of Kentucky L.D.Bell HS,TX–Champion & AAA Morgantown, WV, Champion & AA Bellbrook HS,OH–A University of Nevada Las Vegas Hidalgo HS,TX–A Oct. 14 Hart County HS,KY–A Avon HS,IN–AA University of South Florida Uvalde HS,TX–AA Norwin HS,PA–Champion & AAA Irmo HS,SC–AAA Lawrence Central HS,IN–AAA University of Texas Arlington Southmoreland HS,PA- A University of Toledo Kiski Area HS,PA–AA West Virginia University Western Illinois University

Full results, recaps and photographs from all Congratulations to the 2000 Bands of America 12 BOA 2000 Regionals & the Grand National Regional & Grand National Championship Bands Championships, go to Listed alphabetically by state. http://www.bands.org

Desert Vista H.S.,AZ Sprayberry H.S.,GA Meade County H.S.,KY Bellevue West H.S.,NE Collinsville H.S.,OK Cy-Fair H.S.,TX Gilbert H.S.,AZ Walton H.S.,GA Mercer County H.S.,KY Ramsey H.S.,NJ Moore H.S.,OK Cypress Falls H.S.,TX Page H.S.,AZ Wheeler H.S.,GA Nicholas County H.S.,KY Eldorado H.S.,NV Owasso H.S.,OK Del Rio H.S.,TX Red Mountain H.S.,AZ Mt.Pleasant H.S.,IA North Hardin H.S.,KY Foothill H.S.,NV Union H.S.,OK Donna H.S.,TX Diamond Bar H.S.,CA Blackfoot H.S.,ID Ohio County H.S.,KY Las Vegas H.S.,NV Beaver Area H.S.,PA East Central H.S.,TX Etiwanda H.S.,CA Belleville Township H.S.East,IL Oldham County H.S.,KY Silverado H.S.,NV Blackhawk H.S.,PA Edinburg North H.S.,TX Highland H.S.,CA Collinsville H.S.,IL Paul Laurence Dunbar H.S.,KY Arlington H.S.,NY Deer Lakes H.S.,PA Hebron H.S.,TX Imperial H.S.,CA Herscher H.S.,IL Trigg County H.S.,KY Copiague H.S.,NY Gateway Senior H.S.,PA Hidalgo H.S.,TX John W.North H.S.,CA Lake Park H.S.,IL Wayne County H.S.,KY Hicksville H.S.,NY Kiski Area H.S.,PA John B.Connally H.S.,TX Lancaster H.S.,CA Limestone Community H.S.,IL King Philip Regional H.S.,MA Huntington H.S.,NY Lampeter-Strasburg H.S.,PA Judson H.S.,TX Rancho Buena Vista H.S.,CA Lincoln-Way Comm.H.S.,IL Annapolis H.S.,MI Oswego H.S.,NY Mars Area H.S.,PA Keller H.S.,TX Rancho Cucamonga H.S.,CA Marian Catholic H.S.,IL Athens H.S.,MI Sachem H.S.,NY McDowell H.S.,PA Klein H.S.,TX San Marcos H.S.,CA Metamora H.S.,IL Bridgman H.S.,MI Webster H.S.,NY Methacton H.S.,PA L.D.Bell H.S.,TX Serrano H.S.,CA Naperville North H.S.,IL Chesaning Union H.S.,MI West Genesee H.S.,NY North Penn H.S.,PA La Joya H.S.,TX Trabuco Hills H.S.,CA Normal Community H.S.,IL Durand Area H.S.,MI Bellbrook H.S.,OH Norwin H.S.,PA Lake Travis H.S.,TX Brien McMahon H.S.,CT Normal West H.S.,IL Farmington Harrison H.S.,MI Bishop Watterson H.S.,OH Red Land H.S.,PA Lakeview Centennial H.S.,TX Newtown H.S.,CT Olney East Richland H.S.,IL Flushing H.S.,MI Buckeye H.S.,OH South Park H.S.,PA Langham Creek H.S.,TX Norwalk H.S.,CT Prospect H.S.,IL Fruitport H.S.,MI Carroll H.S.,OH Southmoreland H.S.,PA Leander H.S.,TX Southington H.S.,CT Thornton Fractional South H.S.,IL Jenison H.S.,MI Centerville H.S.,OH Steel Valley H.S.,PA Lopez H.S.,TX Trumbull H.S.,CT Victor J.Andrew H.S.,IL Lakeland H.S.,MI Chaminade-Julienne Catholic H.S., Trinity H.S.,PA Mabank H.S.,TX Waterford H.S.,CT Wheaton Warrenville South H.S.,IL Milford H.S.,MI OH Trinity H.S.,PA MacArthur H.S.,TX Auburndale H.S.,FL Avon H.S.,IN Mt.Pleasant H.S.,MI Colerain H.S.,OH Waynesburg Central H.S.,PA Mathis H.S.,TX Barbara Goleman Sr.H.S.,FL Bedford-North Lawrence H.S.,IN Novi H.S.,MI Fairborn H.S.,OH Williamsport Area H.S.,PA New Braunfels H.S.,TX Charles W.Flanagan H.S.,FL Bellmont H.S.,IN Plymouth-Canton Educational Fort Frye H.S.,OH Boiling Springs H.S.,SC Oliver Wendell Holmes H.S.,TX Choctawhatchee H.S.,FL Ben Davis H.S.,IN Park,MI Franklin Heights H.S.,OH Cheraw H.S.,SC Pearland H.S.,TX Cypress Creek H.S.,FL Carmel H.S.,IN Portage Central H.S.,MI Glen Este H.S.,OH Easley H.S.,SC Pflugerville H.S.,TX East Lake H.S.,FL Center Grove H.S.,IN Reeths-Puffer H.S.,MI Indian Hill H.S.,OH Fort Mill H.S.,SC Poteet H.S.,TX G.Holmes Braddock H.S.,FL Concord H.S.,IN Southgate Anderson H.S.,MI Kettering Fairmont H.S.,OH Great Falls H.S.,SC Richland H.S.,TX Gibbs H.S.,FL F.J.Reitz H.S.,IN Eastview H.S.,MN Kings H.S.,OH Irmo H.S.,SC Robert E.Lee H.S.,TX Hialeah H.S.,FL Hobart H.S.,IN Grand Rapids H.S.,MN La Salle H.S.,OH James F.Byrnes H.S.,SC Ronald Reagan H.S.,TX John I.Leonard H.S.,FL Lake Central H.S.,IN Irondale H.S.,MN Lexington H.S.,OH James Island H.S.,SC Roosevelt H.S.,TX Killian H.S.,FL LaPorte H.S.,IN Columbia Rock Bridge H.S.,MO Marietta H.S.,OH Lexington H.S.,SC Seguin H.S.,TX Lake Howell H.S.,FL Lawrence Central H.S.,IN Francis Howell H.S.,MO Marlington H.S.,OH Lugoff-Elgin H.S.,SC Smithson Valley H.S.,TX Miami Coral Park H.S.,FL Lowell H.S.,IN Francis Howell North H.S.,MO Maumee H.S.,OH Newberry H.S.,SC Spring H.S.,TX Northside Christian School,FL Mater Dei H.S.,IN Lindbergh H.S.,MO McNicholas H.S.,OH Northwestern H.S.,SC Stephen F.Austin H.S.,TX Olympic Heights H.S.,FL Northrop H.S.,IN Oakville Senior H.S.,MO Miamisburg H.S.,OH Ridge View H.S.,SC Taft H.S.,TX Piper H.S.,FL Perry Central H.S.,IN Owensville H.S.,MO Milford H.S.,OH Rock Hill H.S.,SC The Colony H.S.,TX Santa Fe H.S.,FL Warren Central H.S.,IN Parkway Central H.S.,MO Mt.Healthy H.S.,OH Spartanburg H.S.,SC The Woodlands H.S.,TX Seminole H.S.,FL Warsaw Community H.S.,IN Parkway South H.S.,MO New Philadelphia H.S.,OH Travelers Rest H.S.,SC Uvalde H.S.,TX Tarpon Springs H.S.,FL Blue Valley H.S.,KS Parkway West H.S.,MO Northmont H.S.,OH Wando H.S.,SC Victoria Memorial H.S.,TX Tavares H.S.,FL Goddard H.S.,KS Union H.S.,MO Norton H.S.,OH Wren H.S.,SC Westfield H.S.,TX The King's Academy,FL Beechwood H.S.,KY Jackson Academy,MS Roger Bacon H.S.,OH Brentwood H.S.,TN Westlake H.S.,TX Alan C.Pope H.S.,GA Boone County H.S.,KY Central Cabarrus H.S.,NC Springboro H.S.,OH Central H.S.,TN William Howard Taft H.S.,TX East Coweta H.S.,GA Boyd County H.S.,KY Independence H.S.,NC Swanton H.S.,OH Dobyns-Bennett H.S.,TN Winston Churchill H.S.,TX Harrison H.S.,GA Boyle County H.S.,KY Lumberton Sr.H.S.,NC Valley Forge H.S.,OH Elizabethton H.S.,TN Davis H.S.,UT Lassiter H.S.,GA Elizabethtown H.S.,KY North Buncombe H.S.,NC Warren Local H.S.,OH Ooltewah H.S.,TN Bassett H.S.,VA Lassiter Trojan Band II,GA George Rogers Clark H.S.,KY Roanoke Rapids H.S.,NC Western Brown H.S.,OH Union City H.S.,TN Fieldale-Collinsville H.S.,VA Marietta H.S.,GA Grant County H.S.,KY Scotland H.S.,NC Westerville North H.S.,OH Ballinger H.S.,TX Nottoway H.S.,VA McEachern H.S.,GA Harrison County H.S.,KY South Granville H.S.,NC Westerville South H.S.,OH Brazoswood H.S.,TX Fairmont Senior H.S.,WV Norcross H.S.,GA Hart County H.S.,KY South View H.S.,NC William Mason H.S.,OH Brenham H.S.,TX Greenbrier East H.S.,WV North Gwinnett H.S.,GA Lafayette H.S.,KY Trinity H.S.,NC Xenia H.S.,OH Burnet H.S.,TX Shiloh H.S.,GA Male H.S.,KY Tuscola H.S.,NC Broken Arrow Senior H.S.,OK Cedar Park H.S.,TX

15 personal best And what have we h all learned?by Paul Katula sk any band student in America how music Setting Realistic Goals education has impacted them and you'll get Everyone at some point experiences the fatigue. Establish your time Alots of different answers. feeling of “failure” when not reaching a goal line so you aren’t trying to For example, Cindy Halbrook, 17, from or keeping a resolution. So much of the time do too much too quickly. r Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, this happens because the goal is too vague or MO, said that music has made her "more social." is impossible to achieve in the time available. 3. Make the goal She used to be very shy, and having to talk out in Set yourself up to be successful in setting and measurable. Examples of front of students as the drum major has given her achieving your goals by considering the measurable goals might include things like "confidence in her own abilities," which she will put following characteristics of realistic goals. reading two chapters from a book over a to good use in college, medical school, and later as a weekend, memorizing the first 36 measures of physician entrusted with people's health. 1. Be specific and make the goal a piece of music from the marching show, or Fellow drum major Carol Loechner, 16, stated achievable. Goals that are vague or too running a mile in under 9 minutes. When the that "we might not get to see certain emotions if broad make it difficult to feel like you’re goal is measurable, you can determine your music didn't bring them out in people, like you can making progress (even when you are). If your progress and make decisions about how to set usually tell how music makes people happy or sad." goal is to learn an entire concerto, or to write and achieve the next big goal. Measuring and Music also puts students more in touch with their a major term paper, you might need to achieving goals, both short-term and long- own emotions. Trumpeter Sara Cart, 16, from establish intermediate goals as you work term, helps you create personal “victories” Bassett High School in Bassett, VA, became toward the final product. which result in a feeling of success and pride acutely aware of her emotions after performing a Keep your goals within your control to in what you’re accomplishing. brief trumpet solo at the 2000 Grand Nationals. achieve. Ultimately, making the All-Region or After her solo, she kept saying to herself, "No, Sara, All-State Band is up to the judges, not you. A 4. Be accountable to someone so you you can't cry now. You have to get through the rest better goal might be to reach a level of commit to achieving your goal. When of the show. You can't cry now." proficiency comparable to those who have you make your goal “public,” you reinforce A freshman percussionist at Lake Park High achieved this goal before you. This is the promise you made to yourself by sharing School in Roselle, IL, discovered what it means to something over which you do have a measure your determination with others. If you share be an integral part of a team and have others count of control. similar goals with someone else, you might be on her to do her part. "When our director says to be able to work on their achievement together so here at 6:45, we really have to be here at 6:30 so we 2. Establish a realistic time line to you have ongoing accountability to someone can get warmed up and stretched and ready to go accomplish the goal. Sometimes you can else. If you prefer not to share your goal, when we're supposed to be ready," she said. get away with “cramming” for a test or then write it down in a place where you can Tubist Derek Fenstermacher, 16, of Grissom finishing a big project the night before it’s see and refer to it often. Putting things in High School in Huntsville, AL, always liked the due, but this won’t work when you’re writing always seems to reinforce their "exhilaration and feeling of joy after the band per- developing physical skills (like playing a importance. In this way, you become forms very well. It's a great feeling knowing you did musical instrument, marching correctly, accountable to yourself. well, and for the Grissom band, that's a common perfecting a dive for the swim team). –Frank Troyka feeling. Trophies mean something - at one competi- Consider things like mental and physical Director of Bands, Cypress Falls H.S., TX tion we got a trophy that was six feet tall - but we get so many com- ments – even from Competition can be healthy but some college direc- it is no substitute for the incentive tors - about how Progress is a to better one’s self. Everyone has well we perform plenty to work on and the process that the band mem- personal responsibility goes on throughout one’s entire bers have a lot of span of playing years. One never pride in what they stops becoming a student of the did even without the "Be in competition with yourself. Only when you decide to be as good as you can trumpet or any instrument. There is trophies." be will you make real progress." –Lew Soloff, Trumpet recording artist always something to learn. "The main lesson I "I keep repeating to my students that being good depends on yourself." –Lauri Ojala learn is about disci- Questions for your pline," he contin- consideration: A frequent cop-out and scarcely hidden bit of egocentricity is ued. "Being in band 1. Do you listen to yourself on a playback recording to get made by some talented students when they say, "I have no also gives you better some degree of objectivity on your performance? competition with the other trumpet players here." Soloff directs balance in your life, 2. Have you listened to older recordings of yourself to detemine their attention to themselves and tells them to be responsible and that doesn't just if progress has been made? for their own progress and not to blame other players for their mean learning how 3. Do you seek or welcome advice on your playing? lack of progress. Trumpeter Dominic Spera backs this with, "The to walk straight with 4. Is your main measure of success determined by how well most negative and problematic attitude that trumpet students a 40-pound sousa- you compare with the playing of those in your section? can have is the notion that progress on their instrument is phone on your totally the responsibility of the teacher." Trumpeter Bobby Shew Reprinted from Famous Trumpet Players (Principals, Quotes and shoulder. offers this insight on how he was able to improve his playing: Commentary of Trumpet PLayers and Pedagogues from 1584 to Although...we have "(I)…finally started to realize that it was possible if I was willing the Present by Robert D. Weast, published by Brass World, to learn that, too. to take responsibility for the amount of work to be done." Johnston Iowa.

16 Log on today and join the BOA Network at www.bands.org Daily Sightreading Practice by Joseph Neisler, Professor of Horn, Illinois State University Jolesch Photography BOA Summer Symposium Applied Faculty

ight reading is a critical 2. Determine the tempo skill for musicians. It based upon the composer’s demonstrates your written instructions. Be S Mark Jolesch (left) presents the $2,000 Jolesch ability to read music, count conservative, no faster than Scholarship to Andrew Markworth, senior at rhythms and hear pitches. It you will be able to play the Centerville HS, OH. saves time in learning music most difficult measure. and good sightreading skills 3. Establish a steady beat eliminate wasted trial and based upon tempo and error practice. It is a mental meter. Do not stop, rush or skill that is required for all drag. It is better to miss a The Revelli Foundation instruments and voices and note and keep the tempo. It has little to do with playing may help to conduct or pat awards three student notes on an instrument. If through, all pitches. The your foot. you can count the rhythms, instrumental range may not scholarships in November hear the notes and finger 4. Glance through the music fit your vocal range, so The Revelli Foundation awarded three college the pitches, the rest is just observing the various adjust octaves as you feel scholarships to high school students at the 2000 Grand playing your horn. Excellent rhythmic subdivisions of the the need. In order to stay National Championships in Indianapolis, November 11. sightreading skills are beat. on pitch while singing, you The Revelli Foundation College Tuition Scholarship requirement for all will need to learn intervals, 5. Mentally establish all the Awards were established to contribute to the future of professional musicians. practice singing them often subdivisions needed, in the music and music education in America by honoring the Many players just try to and test notes on your tempo you have achievements of outstanding graduating seniors who finger through patterns and instrument. Practice buzzing determined. intend to pursue collegiate study as a music major. The use no plan when they the selection on your 6. Check the key signature scholarships are awarded annually at Grand Nationals to sightread. Below you will mouthpiece. Sing the and repeat the accidentals students selected from nominations from the bands that find some very effective pitches and rhythms in your to yourself three times. perform at Bands of America Championships. daily sightreading exercises mind as you buzz. Once you The $2000 Jolesch Scholarship, presented by and a sightreading plan or 7. Look for dynamic have mastered the ability to Mark Jolesch of Jolesch Photography, went to Andrew checklist. Practice religiously, changes and plan to sing and hear and identify Markworth of Centerville High School in just like scales and exaggerate them. Look for intervals, sing and buzz Centerville, Ohio. technique, and you will phrasing and breath marks. through selections from The $1000 Yamaha Scholarship went to observe great improvement. church hymnals and 8. Try to identify patterns Michelle Pezzuto of Lincoln-Way High School in songbooks on a daily basis. and intervals: scales, Frankfort, Illinois. Yamaha’s Gary Winder was on-hand Daily Sightreading This is called ear training, octaves, arpeggios, and for the awards ceremony. Practice but it is really mind training. intervals. If you have not The $1000 National Association of Uniform 1. Develop a good sense of studied intervals, ask your Manufacturers and Distributors (N.A.U.M.D.) 4. Practice fingering through rhythm and subdivisions. music teacher and/or enroll Scholarship went to Emily Lawry of Milford High the selection. Keep your Using a metronome set to a in a music theory class School in Milford, Ohio, presented by N.A.U.M.D fingers on the valve variety of tempos, practice and/or choir. As you play, try representatives Dick Braye and Rosie York from DeMoulin spatualas (keys), flying subdividing beats by to hear the pitches as if you Brothers. fingers slow down the verbalizing the syllable were singing. technique. "tah". Practice all With a little daily practice, subdivisions and the ability The following Sightreading you will be able to go New $1,000 Revelli to switch back and forth Checklist is a strategic plan through it quickly and between: eighths, triplets, that will help develop good Scholarship endowed sightreading will become BOA is proud to announce the endowment of a new sixteenths, etc. sightreading. It provides a easier and more fun. step by step process that college scholarship by Paul Katula, a band enthusiast and 2. Practice counting through Mentally go through the allows you to concentrate writer who covered several BOA events in 2000. the rhythms in a new piece, Sightreading Checklist and prevent panic. “I am extremely pleased to endow The Dean Henry verbally, on the syllable before you read each new Malecki College Scholarship for a Bands of America "tah". It may help to piece and sightread at least student in the amount of $1,000 annually,” says Katula. conduct and subdivide Sightreading one new piece each day. Checklist “I acknowledge the financial support of my employer, rhythms. Substituting The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Mentally address the smaller divisions for written Dr. Joe Neisler is Horn whose generous spirit and mission to support education following issues before rhythms or removing ties Professor at Illinois State made this endowment possible.” attempting to sightread may help you to understand University, Principal Horn, The Revelli Foundation presently awards five annual each new piece. and execute challenging Peoria Symphony and Opera college scholarships, including this one, and the Jolesch, rhythms. Slow the tempo 1. Look at the meter Illinois and an Educational Yamaha, N.A.U.M.D. and Revelli Scholarships. down if that helps. signature and determine the Specialist for UMI/Conn. For information on eligibility for The Revelli Foundation value of the beat and the Scholarships, call 800.963.7383. 3. Play the 1st pitch and try number of beats per to sing the piece completely measure.

17 To hear first about new BOA events and volunteer opportunities, visit www.bands.org 2001 Events 2001 National Concert Band Festival Presented by Yamaha Murat Theatre, Indianapolis, April 5-7, 2001 National Percussion Festival: April 5, 2001 Indiana Historical Society 2001 Summer Band Symposium Presented by Yamaha Go behind-the-scenes with BOA: Illinois State University, Normal, IL, June 25-30 Leadership Preview Weekend, June 23-24 Volunteer and Intern opportunities

2001 Grand National Championships ands of America offers several differ- the staff and its volunteers relax after a long Presented by Yamaha ent ways to become a member of its day of work and fun in the hotel lobby eat- RCA Dome Indianapolis, IN Bfamily and community. Volunteering ing pizza. November 8-10, 2001 and internships allow individuals the chance The concert band events follow the same November 7-9, 2002 • November 13-15, 2003 to have an experience of a lifetime, as well Saturday format as the marching band sea- as catching a glimpse ‘behind the scenes.’ son. In 2001, there are two Concert Band 2001 Regional Concert Band Festivals With 20 annual events, Bands of America Festivals planned, as well as the three-day Presented by Yamaha could not accomplish what it does without National Band Concert Festival the generous support of its volunteers. Internships are another way of getting Lexington, KY Greenville, SC Since there is a limited number of BOA staff involved and gaining event production University of Kentucky Furman University on-site during the marching band season, experience. There are several different areas March 24, 2001 April 21, 2001 volunteers do everything from selling sou- one can choose from, including Copyright venirs and program books to directing Intern, Event Coordination Intern, Volunteer 2001 Regional Championships buses. This experience allows you to witness Manager, Souvenir Manager, Systems Presented by Yamaha and be a part of the event production. Coordination, and much more. BOA asks of Fall volunteer Ian Tyson, music educa- a commitment of at least ten weeks and Louisville, KY St. Louis, MO tion major at University of Kentucky, internships are available year round. Kentucky Exposition Center Trans World Dome had his reasons to get involved. "I knew Jeff Muraida, student at Vandercook September 22, 2001 October 13, 2001 how awesome BOA events were and I College of Music, Chicago, and summer wanted to be part of that. The people are 2000 Event Coordinator Intern, became Toledo, OH Hempstead, NY University of Toledo Hofstra University great." Ian was also an intern in the BOA interested in an internship. "I had volun- September 22, 2001 October 13, 2001 office in summer 2000. teered for BOA in the past and had a great A typical day begins early, around experience with them." During his time Johnson City, TN Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX 6:00am on a Saturday morning when you with BOA, Jeff attended the Summer East Tennessee State University of Texas-Arlington arrive at the stadium. There are a few items Symposium at Illinois State University. "My University October 20, 2001 to be put into place before the first band most memorable experience was watching September 29, 2001 enters warm-up. There are programs to be the kids work very hard at camp, as well as Morgantown, WV bundled, souvenirs to be stocked, and tro- eating Burger King with Dave Koz and his Florida (site TBA) West Virginia University phies to be displayed. Once the competition band at 1:30 in the morning." September 29, 2001 October 20, 2001 begins, the day seems to fly, with only Internships are available to those who Las Vegas, NV Atlanta, GA, Georgia Dome minor challenges here and there. Once the have completed at least one semester of University of Nevada at Las October 27, 2001 Regional Champion has been announced, undergraduate collegiate work. No specific Vegas the show is far from over. BOA must pack major is required, but experience and/or October 6, 2001 Houston, TX, Rice University and load everything before leaving the sta- course work in music, band, recreation, November 3, 2001 dium. The banners must come down, the business, or education is helpful. There is no San Antonio, TX, souvenirs need to be inventoried, and the age restriction on volunteering at BOA Alamodome Indianapolis, IN, RCA Dome rest of the equipment needs to be loaded events. However, participating band mem- October 6, 2001 November 3, 2001 back onto the truck. Finally, around 1:00am, bers are not eligible to volunteer. For more information, please visit the web site, bands.org, or call Bands of America and Drum Corps International present 800.848.BAND. Make a difference in Festival Workshop Series: Marching Leadership for Students thousands of young people’s lives! –Amy Boland Amy is Event Coordinator for BOA and DCI again partner to present a series of ing with and showcasing DCI Championship corps BOA, and a graduate of The University of student leadership workshop at DCI’s major 2001 and discussing how various aspects apply to today’s Iowa, where she received degrees in both championships. These two hour sessions address marching band. The clinic is included with paid Communications and Flute Performance. many aspects of marching leadership while interact- admission to that day's Summer Music Games. Amy is an accomplished flutist, a well as a DCI Southwestern DCI Masters of the DCI Midwestern DCI World dancer of both modern Championships Summer Music Championships Championships and ballet style, and toured for three sea- July 21, 2001 Games July 28, 2001 August 10, 2001 sons with Star of Indiana, performing in Alamodome July 27, 2001 RCA Dome Buffalo, NY such venues as Wolftrap, Lincoln Center, San Antonio, TX MTSU Stadium, Indianapolis, IN Ravinia, Tanglewood, Hollywood Bowl, and Murfreesboro, TN in the Grand Theater in Branson, Missouri.

18 Call for audition tapes and applications: 2002 Honor Band of America Congratulations to the 2001 Honor Band of America members Honor Band of America members were selected via id you know that YOU can audition for the Honor taped audition by a panel of respected music educators. Band of America? Any high school band student may Honor Band auditions are open to all high school band Dapply for membership in this national honor band, members. presented by Bands of America as part of the National Concert Band Festival. Joshua Abeyta,Benicia HS,CA Kim Kocek,Wheaton North HS,IL The “HBOA” is recognized as one of the premier national Lee Andrews,Normal West HS,IL Stephanie Koher,Fayette County HS,GA honor bands in the United States. The Honor Band has Rachel Arpin,Norwich Tree Academy,CT Helena Kopchick,Bethlehem Central received international accolades in recent years, with a by- Will Avertt,Wando HS,SC HS,NY invitation performance at a the World Association of Adrienne Berry,Wheaton Warrenville Kyle Krejci,Villa Grove HS,IL Symphonic Bands and Ensembles in 1997 and a concert South HS,IL Douglas Kuzniar,Lockport Township tour of Japan in 1999. With the opportunity to rehearse and Rebecca Brandman,Glenbard West HS,IL perform with renowned conductors, perform with world- HS,IL Brandie Lane,Spring Valley HS,SC Colin Brown,Irmo HS,SC David Macgrayne,Irmo HS,SC class guest artists, premier new commissioned works for Janice Caponera,Westlake HS ,NY Andy Manoushagian,L.D.Bell HS,TX concert band and perform for a “dream audience” of Robert Zildjian Stephanie Carey,Fayetteville County Adam Martin,Irmo HS,SC outstanding high school musicians and directors from across HS,GA Garrett Matlock,Oswego HS,IL the country, the Honor Band of America is a “must” for endows Honor Jaime Cash,Normal West HS,IL Cole McDonald,Harrison HS,GA outstanding young musicians. Jill Cockerham,Herndon HS,VA Andrew McNeice,Irmo HS,SC Every student who auditions for the Honor Band will Band of America Jonathan Cofino,New World School of Palesa Melvin,Herndon HS,VA receive a written evaluation of their audition tape. the Arts,FL John Messinger,Wando HS,SC Chair Thomas Cotter,Gaffney HS,SC Bradley Meyer,Irmo HS,SC The Robert Zildjian family, Jonathan Coursey,Spring HS,TX Jason Misurac,Plainfield HS,IL Audition deadline for 2002 Honor Band Founder and Chairman of Jack Cozen-Harel,La Jolla HS,CA Shelley Anne Monroe,Concord HS,NC of America: June 30, 2001 SABIAN Ltd., recently made Amy Deaderick,Lexington HS,SC Zack Morton,Moline HS,IL Suzanne Dirksen,Macomb HS,IL Amy Mosher,Oswego HS,IL the lead gift in endowing Honor Band of America members also enjoy these Festival Joel Donoghue,St.Joseph HS,MI Aaron Moyer,Lafayette HS,LA highlights, all included in the Honor Band participant the first seat of the Honor Susan Duckett,Marian Catholic HS,IL Matthew Musgrave,Lassiter HS,GA package: Band of America campaign. Andrew Duncan,Norwin HS,PA Crystal Myers,Macomb HS,IL • Instrumental master classes with world-class artists In 2000, The Revelli Brian Ente,Fairfield HS,CT Angelica Nevarez,Round Rock HS,TX • Honor Band member reception and party Foundation launched a new Tim Fairbanks,Marian Catholic HS,IL Douglas O'Connor,Winston Churchill • Personalized Certificate, Patch and exclusive Honor Band program to endow chairs Kathryn Farenish,Lake Braddock HS,MD of America member pin for the Honor Band of Secondary School,VA Taryn O'Neill,Flintridge Preparatory,CA • Festival T-Shirt America. The goal is to raise Elsbeth Foreman,Westlake HS ,TX Joe Okichich,Thorton Fractional South • Video and Compact Disc recording of the Honor Band endowed scholarships for Eva Fremaint,Pleaseantville HS,NY HS,IL Webb Gardner,Oak Ridge HS,TX Ben Ordaz,Marian Catholic HS,IL Concert the Honor Band of America, Paul Gilkerson,Glenbard West HS,IL Ashley Pelley,Lassiter HS,GA • Honor Band seniors planning to attend college as a music whose members are select- major are eligible for nomination for The $1,000 Revelli Max Gonano Jr,Trinity HS ,PA, Caitlyn Perry,Alan C.Pope HS,GA ed by audition and perform Geoffrey Goodwin,Lassiter HS,GA Alison Pezeshkmehr,Lassiter HS,GA Scholarship. annually at the Bands of Ken Graves,North Carolina School of Susan Pilarski,Beaver Area HS,PA • World premier of a new work for band by a famous America National Concert Arts,NC Matthew Queen,Lassiter HS,GA composer. Band Festival. The endow- Kenneth Green II,Irmo HS,SC Chris Ray,Henry Clay HS,KY ments will also make possi- Andrea Haan,Gull Lake Comm.HS,MI Raymond Roa Jr.,Clovis West HS,CA Please see the 2002 Honor Band of America application in ble and fund bi-annual Jennifer Hagan,Norwin HS,PA William Russell,Charlottesville HS,VA this newsletter for more details. international tours of the Erin Hanna,United Township HS,IL Cara Salveson,Oak Ridge HS,CA Kelsey Hanna,United Township HS,IL Carrie Schafer,Glenbard West HS,IL Honor Band of America Antonio Haynes,Columbus HS,GA Sallianne Schlacks,Glenbard West HS,IL See what it’s all about at the 2001 ensemble. Jeff Hill,Lassiter HS,GA Kevin Simpson,Upland HS,CA Festival, April 5-7, Indianapolis For more information on Jeff Holbrook,University HS,IL Lucas Stephenson,Henry Clay HS,KY We invite you to join us this spring for the 10th annual how you can endow a chair Ruby Horsley,Lynchburg Christian Jeffrey Stephenson,Irmo HS,SC National Concert Band Festival and see first-hand the or make a tax deductible Academy,VA Andrea Steves,St.Joseph HS,MI experience of a lifetime. The 2001 Honor Band of America contribution to this effort, Rachel Hundley,Wando HS,SC Michelle Stone,Lassiter HS,GA Jennifer Johnson,Spring HS,TX Alison Thigpen,Wando HS,SC on Saturday night, April 7, will be conducted by Col. call The Revelli Emily Jones,Wando HS,SC Justin Tomaceski,Trinity HS,PA Arnald Gabriel, Conductor Emeritus of the United Foundation at 800.963.REVELLI. Roger Keane,Dreher HS,SC Brian Wahrlich,Colonie Central HS,NY States Air Force Band. Highlights will include guest Melissa Kennedy,Lassiter HS,GA Caroline Walske,Marian Catholic HS,IL soloist and world-renowned saxophonist Eugene Paul Kesig,Sycamore HS,OH Brittani Walter,Fayetteville County Rousseau and the high school ensemble premier of Mark Kleine,Lassiter HS,GA HS,GA Symphony No. 2 “MacArthur” by Mark Camphouse. Joel Klenke,Wheaton Warrenville Eric Wiggins,Lassiter HS,GA Visit us online at www.bands.org for info and tickets. South HS,IL

20 BOA web site and print promotions win news awards from International Festivals & BOA Network at Events www.bands.org: Association Bands of America was Are you a member yet? recently honored with BOA Network online membership is free for all band stu- awards for excellence at the dents, parents, directors, instructors, fans and alumni. International Festivals and Members get benefits like access to the Grand National Events Association (IFEA). webcast, live chats with special guests and a place to Each year, the International share with thousands of fellow band lovers from all over on Festivals and Events the BOA Forums. Association recognizes Visit www.bands.org today and sign up for free BOA outstanding examples of Network membership. special event promotions with its Pinnacle Awards Pre-Sale Grand National Finals seats competition. IFEA awarded BOA Network online nearly 130 organizations reserved for BOA Network members worldwide for excellence in through March 31 membership tops 20,000 festival and event promotions during this Bands of America is giving BOA Network online registered in November year's Pinnacle Awards members the opportunity to purchase pre-sale Grand ceremony. The awards were National Finals tickets in a special reserved block. These 11,000 log on to watch first Grand presented during the seats have been selected as prime location seats between association's annual the 30 yardlines, your choice of upper or lower deck, on a National Webcast convention in New Orleans, first-come, first-served basis. BOA Network membership, Bands of America’s free online in September. To qualify for this BOA Network pre-sale block, you must web membership, surpassed 20,000 members in the week This year's contest be a registered member of the BOA Network, BOA’s online prior to the 2000 Grand National Championships. BOA brought a record number of membership area. Registration is free at www.bands.org. Network members have access to the fall Regional and 1,600 entries, topping last The BOA Network block of seats will be released for sale Grand National contest results and recaps on year's total by more than to the general public on April 1, 2001. www.bands.org. Network members were able to watch the 200. For more info, and to register for the BOA Network and first live webcast of Grand National Finals on November 11, Bands of America won order 2001 Grand National tickets, visit www.bands.org. 2000 four medals at the 2000 More than 11,000 connected to the live webcast and an awards ceremony including BOA Network live chats premier in additional 11,000 watched the archive webcast in the three Silver Medal–Best weeks following the event. Newsletter, Bronze March with guest start Composer “Visits to bands.org increased dramatically as the fall Medal–Best Website, Mark Camphouse school year started,” says BOA Director of Marketing Bronze Medal–Best Sponsor Debbie Laferty. “In the three month period of September, Solicitation Video After a year of adding new features to its award-winning October and November, we had more than 9 million page Production, Bronze website, BOA is ready to premier live guest star chats. The requests, a phenomenal number.” Medal–Best Television first chat will feature Mark Camphouse, award-winning Directors, students, parents and band enthusiasts can still Production (Grand composer of works for bands including Whatsoever sign up for BOA Network for access to Forums, first look at Nationals). Things...... ; A Movement for Rosa; Watchman, Tell Us of the BOA information and future planned chats and discount Night and Tribute. offers. “So many band students have played Mr. Camphouse's pieces,” says Scott McCormick, BOA Executive Director, “this is a unique chance for students, directors, aspiring composers and fans from around the world to chat with Visit our sponsors’ websites! him.” Participation in BOA chats is limited to registered online http://yamaha.com/band http://www.pearldrum.com BOA Network members. Membership is free, register today http://www.usmc.mil/ http://www.sabian.com at www.bands.org. Visit bands.org for a schedule of http://www.aa.com http://www.vicfirth.com monthly chats and guest stars.

22 The bands at but we were there to there but we were do one thing, and that was to win. Our the discipline came from A&M, as style of Texas style. did our marching Grand Nationals were well beyond what I expected. I thought this would be just another very I was contest. Well, These bands wrong. When I was in band I was always In closing, let me say this to all for the preparing all the groups To of them was having fun, but at the of them was having fun, disciplined. same time remained Robert E. Lee When I was in band at we Texas, high School in Midland, time. practiced discipline all the had fun, get me wrong…we Don’t best. The only the best of the were thing I wish I could have seen was a They might have group. Texas heightened the competition. Nothing taught one thing constantly. you have done in the past will ever be good enough again. This was the Lee Rebel Band motto. It is true. just try After being in band I don’t I push myself until I can’t halfway, push any more. and directors. students the parents, not for you, if it were the parents, To would not be like BOA programs possible. Nor would a band program the students, when be possible. To and you have in a rehearsal you are for over 3 hours, been there one day it will pay off. remember Also, do not give your band director They would too many problems. To like to keep their hair. probably your kids know their the directors, than them more pressure jobs. Don’t they need to be. National Concert Band Festival, Regional Concert Band Festivals and contests: marching next season’s good luck, and Carpe Diem. to the 2001 BOA Grand where I am where omeone once told me that omeone once told me on nobody ever won anything just not the internet. that’s Well 23 In September 2000, I was in the In September 2000, I was At Grand Nationals I must say I One thing that I noticed about all Trip of a Life Timea Life of Trip D.By Reagan Lynch S true. at middle of my second year Angelo State University a Government major. Being the avid bandsman that I am, I the Bands of ran across America website. I had to view to register certain portions of the site. After thinking about it for a while, I hurt. decided it couldn’t Only after registering in a did I see that I had been entered contest to go to the BOA Grand and Nationals. I just shrugged it off, never gave it a second thought. A few weeks later as I was checking my email, a message came up with on your way to the subject "You’re be totally Grand Nationals!" To honest, I almost deleted the message, but I thought I might as well entertain who ever sent me this. As you could imagine I was the dumfounded when I read the message message. In fact, I read about 5 times. I contacted Morgan I Henington at BOA, and before knew it, I was on my way to Grand Nationals! saw some of the best bands in the of world. Overall, my impression Grand Nationals was that this was by far the most organized contest I had ever seen. The participating most definitely the bands were "Bands of America." The audience was very supportive even if an opposing band was performing. At other contests I have attended I never felt the electricity that I felt at Grand Nationals. these ensembles was that every one To Order Tickets Order To www.bands.org National and Regional Championships, for ticket BOAprice info and to order visit the merchandise, at www.bands.org. BOA Online Store With historical roots in With historical roots thrilled that “We’re For tour and ticket www.blasttheshow.com. Blast!, which opens on 12 will April Broadway run in Indianapolis, November 6-11, 2001. Star of Indiana Drum & Bugle Corps and cast members who cut their chops in high school and college bands nation- wide, Blast! has played in London, Boston, Chicago, and Washington Milwaukee. Blast! will be in Indianapolis during the 2001 Grand National Championships,” says Eric Martin, Bands of America Chief Operating Officer. “BOA and Blast! are working together to special ticket coordinate packages, and shows for music students; both par- ticipating in Grand Nationals and in the local Indianapolis community.” info, visit Blast! in Indianapolis, November 6-11, 2001 call 1-800-433-1790 BMI-Bloomington, IL ORD-Chicago O'Hare PIA-Peoria, IL June 23-30, 2001 Summer Band Symposium A8961AD valid for STARFile: airports travel to these three for the Summer Symposium: April 5-7, 2001 National Concert Band Festival A1941AD STARFile: IND-Indianapolis ORD-Chicago O’Hare For Reservations, American Airlines Meeting Services at or your travel agent with authorization the STARFile win- Travel number below. and dow: 3 days before after the event date. When making your reservations, apply ask if any Zone Fares for even further savings. 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