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iAay, 1960 Albuquerque, New Mexico Vol. VII No. 3

Sunday, June 12 9:00 -12:00 noon General Planning Meeting 1:00-5:00 p.m. General Planning Meeting 7:00-10:00 p.m. Board Meeting Proceedures for selection of perform­ ing groups for the S W M E C is as fol­ lows: 1. Any group wishing to present a performance at the S W M E N C must submit an application ac­ companied by a tape exemplify­ ing their performance, to their respective state President im­ mediately. 2. All applications will be screened by each state Music Educators Board. Names of organizations, listed in order of preference shall be submitted to the S W M E N C John Roberts President, prior to the planning Nina Ancona— UNM SWMENC President conference meeting in Albuquer­ NINA ANCONA TO RETIRE que. Recommended performing PLANNING CONFERENCE groups shall not exceed five bands, The University of New Mexico an­ five orchestras, five choral groups, nounces that Prof. Nina Ancona will five ensembles, vocal or instru­ The planning conference for the retire at the end of the current semester. mental inclusive. iW M E N C is set for June 11 and 12 at Mrs. Ancona has served at the Univer­ he New Mexico Union of the Univer­ 3. All applications must be accom­ sity for the past 34 years. She began ity of New Mexico. John Roberts, panied by a letter of confirma­ her teaching at the University in organ (resident of S W M E N C and supervisor tion from the school administra­ and is proud that during these years if music in the Denver Public Schools tor stating the ability of atten­ many local churches as well as churches dll preside. Representation from the dance by the group if selected throughout New Mexico and the even state area is planned. for performing at the S W M E N C United States have enjoyed the services The purpose of the planning con- conference by the Divisional Presi­ of her many students. In 1934 Mrs. erence is fourfold: (1) plan the kind dent. Ancona joined Dean Lena Clauve in if conference desired; (2) suggest 4. Final selection and appointment financing and establishing a chapter beakers, clinicians, panels, and per- to the program will be made by of SAI on the campus of the Univer­ brming groups; (3) length and kind S W M E N C President John T . sity and later assisted in establishing p sessions; (4) dispose of other South­ Roberts and M r. Robert Fielder, an alumnae chapter of the same group. western Division M E N C business. SWMENC NIMAC Chairman. She is a charter member of both organi- The Planning Sessions will be held in S W M E N C will be planned around tions. She has been a faculty advisor he New Mexico Union. Large sessions the 1961 New Mexico All-State Music for several three year terms for SAI will be held in loom 231 CD E. Small Clinic, January 27-30. and one term for Campanas, the junior peetings will be in Rooms 231, 250A, All-State Clinicians will be M r. girl’s honorary sorority. She has also 50B and 230. The schedule is as fol- Fredick Fennell, Band; Mr. Don Craig, been an advisor to Mortar Board. Mrs. pws: Chorus; and Dr. Stanley Chappell, Ancona has assisted Dean Clauve in Orchestra. aturday, June 11— organizing Rush Week for many years Plans for the New Mexico All-State on campus and has been very active 11:00 a.m. Board meetings part of the S W M E N C will be worked in Pan Hellenic. On three different [ 1:00-5:00 p.m. General Planning out at the N M M E A Executive Com ­ occasions Mrs. Ancona has served as Meeting mittee’s meeting in Los Alamos, June acting head of the music department. 7:00-10:00 p.m. General Planning fourth and fifth. Meeting (To Page 14) (To Page 13) 'Heov Tftcxcca

Editor Dr. Jack MUSICIAN Stephenson

Official Publication of New Mexico Music Educators Association

EDITORIAL — and New Mexico Music Teachers Association Comments on the music festival ir the state of New Mexico: It is encour­ VOLUME 7 NUMBER 3 MAY, 1960 aging to see the growth in participatior in the festivals, the improvement in the TABLE OF CONTENTS efficient manner of operation, and the success in the festival objectives in line Planning Conference ...... 1 with true educational aims. Nina Ancona T o Retire ...... 1 Between 10,000 and 15,000 student' Bender Says ...... 1 are participating in these festivals. Con­ From Gillian Buchanan ...... 2 cerning management, we now have N M M E A Minutes ...... 5 written contracts for adjudicators in Around The H o r n ...... 5 some cases a year in advance; we have District Festivals ...... 10 rule books for operation; we even Orchestra Division ...... 11 have tape recorders for comments by Dr. Blankenship New C hairm an...... 12 the judges. Then in terms of objectives Legal Status of Private Music Teacher ...... 13 the music instructors express a sin­ School Tax ...... 13 cere interest in providing musical Band Division ...... 15 growth for the students in terms of Atlantic City Report ...... 16 their capacities. No where seen is the Choral D ivision...... 17 intense “ cut throat” competition so From Charles Davis ...... 17 prevalent in the thirties. Emphasis Choral Meeting Minutes ...... 17 is placed on musical standards and on M E N C Election ...... 19 needs of boys and girls. Let us hope Two M ajor O peras...... 19 that we are able to maintain this high Elementary Music Division ...... 21 level approach with competition for W orkshops...... 21 the sake of self-evaluation and im­ Federation of Music Clubs ...... 21 provement and N O T competition for Ostwald Band Award ...... 22 the sake of “ beating” some one. Plans are shaping up rapidly for the E ditor...... Jack R. Stephenson, University of New Mexico 1961 S W M E N C Convention to be held Business M a n ag er...... Guy Swanson, 8518 Flower PL, N.E., Albuquerque in Albuquerque January 27, 28, 29, and Circulation M a n ag er...... Donald McRae, University of New Mexico 30th. That’s Friday through Monday, Associate Editor of Band ...... Wm. E. Rhoads, University of New Mexico and the All-State Music Clinic will be Associate Editor of C horus...... Charles Davis, University of New Mexico held in connection with it. Make your Associate Editor of Elementary...... J°hn Batcheller, University of New Mexico plans now. And encourage your fellow Associate Editor of Orchestra...... Kurt Frederick, University of New Mexico teachers and administrators to be part Associate Editor of N M M T A ...... Nina Ancona, University of New Mexico of the convention. EDITORIAL BOARD: C. M. Stookey, ENMU; Champ Tyrone, Highland; Carl There are several fine workshops at Jacobs, N M S U ; Abrahm Parotti, N M W U ; Sister Erna Louise, St. Josephs College; the universities and college this sum-] Edwin Gerschefski, UNM ; Robert Bouma, Marvin Freitag, Elmer Henry, Tom mer. In our effort to up grade the music) Braeuer, Gene Hamilton, Virginia LaPine, Jerold Heade. in our state, let’s not forget this im­ N M M E A O F F IC E R S: President, Kenneth Bender, Supervisor of Music, Alam o­ provement rests almost entirely on our gordo; Vice-President of band, Norvil Howell, Band Director, Clovis; Vice-Presi­ own self-improvement. dent of Orchestra, Frank Pinkerton, Orchestra Director, Los Alamos: Vice-Presi­ dent of Chorus, Gene Fields, Raton; Vice-Pesident of Elementary School Music, Here is some food for thought: Augusta Spratt, Artesia; and Rollie Heltman, Los Alamos, Secretary-Treasurer. Art is the living proof that man N M M TA OFFICERS: President, Gillian Buchanan, ENMU; Vice-President, Ethel capable of restoring consciously the Winn, 165 Vineyard Rd., N .W ., Albuquerque; Past President, Carl Jacobs, N M S U ; union of sense, need, impulse and action Secretary, Eunice Schumpert, 1107 S. Main, Portales; Treasurer, Dorothy Shoup, characteristic of the living creature. (Therefore) ART is the greatest intellec­ 623 Sixteenth St., Alamogordo. tual achievement in the history of Published October, January, and April. Subscription $1.50 per vear, 50c per copy. Direct sub­ humanity. scription requests to circulation manager, Donald McRae, University of New Mexico, Albu­ querque, Advertising office: 8518 Flower PL, N.E. Art as Experience—John Dewey ]

— 2— well as directors of high school groups — will begin making plans now to at­ tend the Conference in January. N M M E A FROM Among other accomplishments of the PRESIDENT year, we can certainly point with pride GILLIAN to the 1960 All State Music Clinic BENDER BUCHANAN which surpassed all previous records SAYS in attendance and quality of perform­ NMMTA ance. No better proof is needed to show that instruction at the local level PRESIDENT has improved and that participation in music activities has increased. Again, we must thank Bill Rhoads and other members of the staff at the University As we approach the end of the 1959- of New Mexico for their help and SWMTNA CONVENTION 50 school year, an appraisal of our facilities; our appreciation goes, too, iccomplishments is needed if we are to the members of the audition team In spite of the inclement weather the to plan wisely for the year ahead. headed by A. A. Parotti from New N M M T A had seven representatives to In general, it seems to me that there Mexico Western College and to the participate in the Southwest Divisional lave been greater interest and more audition center chairmen. With the Convention of the M T N A in Little aarticipation in N M M E A activities exception of a few minor changes Rock in February. Dr. Jack Stephenson during the year, and I know of no which seem necessary, I believe that U N M , was in charge of the Music setter assurance of continued improve­ a workable audition system has finally Education sectional meetings; Miss ment in standards and practices than been developed that will assure the Jane Snow, U N M , presented a paper through an active, vitalized profes­ selection of the most qualified students on the German lieder at the general sional organization. for our All State groups. session; Mrs. Ruth Jones, Clovis, parti­ This year, our greatest achievement Not too long ago music educators cipated in a panel discussion at the is an organization has been our suc- were apprehensive over the possibility Junior Piano Sectional meeting; David :essful effort in getting Albuquerque that additional requirements in other Scott, E N M U , directed the E N M U selected as the host city for the 1960 subject areas might endanger the Opera Workshop in the production, meeting of the S W M E N C . That this tenuous position that has been won “The Devil and Daniel Webster” ; and .vill be the first time New Mexico for music in the curriculum. I am con­ Carl Jacobs, N M S U , Mrs. Byrdis Dan- las been so honored is due, not only vinced, however, that there has never felser, Albuquerque, and Gillian :o our efforts, but to the enthusiastic been a greater realization of the need Buchanan, ENMU, participated in the ielp and cooperation from officials of for music education than now exists presidents’ council meetings. The later she University of New Mexico and among school administrators and curri­ discussions pertained to the following she Albuquerque Public Schools. T o culum directors. Instead of our being existing problems in New Mexico: (a) shem we are sincerely grateful for their on the defensive just to preserve and Special taxes (school tax, city tax, etc.) issistance and for the facilities which expand the kind of program we now imposed; (b) Zoning regulations; (c) Income taxes and exemptions; (d) So­ lave been offered. have, it is our responsibility as experts in the field of music education to cial Security. The exchange of ideas on W e should be reminded at this point, evaluate the effectiveness of what we the topics with other state presidents lowever, that our work for a success­ are now offering, and, in the light of proved to be most beneficial. ful Conference next January has only that evaluation, to exert greater leader­ One of the highlights of the Conven­ started. Among other things, it is im- ship for the changes and improvements tion was the address by Roy Harris, aerative that next year we have as that are needed. Composer. N M M E A members all of the active music teachers in the colleges, uni­ Finally, I would like to thank the Miss Carol Turpen of Albuquerque, versities, and the public and parochial officers serving with me— Augusta the New Mexico State winner of the schools of the state. Not only must we Spratt, Rollie Heltman, Frank Pinker­ young artist auditions, performed the lave one hundred per cent member­ ton, Gene Fields, Norvil Howell, and Beethoven Sonata in D M ajor on the ship, but one hundred percent attend­ our editor, Jack Stephenson— for their concert with winners from the other ance at the Conference as well. The excellent work and leadership. I am southwestern states at the M T N A dates are January 27, 28, 29 and 30, proud to be associated with them. Divisional Convention in Little Rock 1961, and these dates are also the in February. Miss Turpen played with dates for the 1961 All State Music poise, precision and musical feeling and Clinic which will be held along with REMEMBER THE DATE warranted the honor bestowed upon the Conference sessions. her. Following the concert N M M T A The 1960 N M M T A Convention will members present entertained the New In the past, the All State Clinic has be in Las Cruces with NMSU as host Mexico young artist and presented her Served chiefly the needs of students on November 19, 20 and 21. Make a gift as a momento of the occasion. and teachers at the high school level. your plans N O W to attend. Already It will be with interest to follow her Next year, however, during the South­ four outstanding features are in the progress in the musical world. western Conference there will be ses­ making; (1) Concert by visiting artist; sions designed for all phases of music (2) Piano Workshop; (3) Special em- Miss Turpen, who is a Senior in education in all grade levels. 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31 WEST 54th STREET, NEW YORK 19, NEW YORK New Mexico Music Educators Association Board of Directors Meeting January 27, 1960 — University of New Mexico Members Present: Kenneth Bender, President ______Alamogordo Rollie Heltman Norvil Howell, Vice President Band, ______Clovis Los Alamos Frank Pinkerton, Vice President Orchestra______Los Alamos Secretary- Gene Fields, Vice President Chorus ______Raton Tresurer Augusta Spratt, Elementary Vice President ______Artesia Rollie V. Heltman, Secretary-Treasurer ______Los Alamos Marvin Freitag, Hobbs ______South East District Virginia La Pine ______Albuquerque Elmer Henry, Raton ______North East District Bill Rhoads, Albuquerque ______Univesity of New Mexico Host AROUND THE HORN Harold Burnsworth, Wagon Mound ______Visitor Tom Braeuer, Santa Fe ______North Central District Frank Pinkerton at Los Alamos has Don Sheets, Albuquerque ______Music Industry Council three orchestras: grade orchestra of 65, Ernie Stapleton, Albuquerque ______Principals Association junior high school orchestra of 54, and William Wright, Albuquerque ______Principals Association high school orchestra of 54. Los Ala­ Gabrial Bartold, Sangus, California______Century Records mos is adding another string teacher to Robert L. Metcalf, Sangus, California______Century Records Bill Weinrod, Albuquerque ______KHFM the system next fall to assist Frank. Bob Tillotson, Albuquerque______Student MENC The Artesia High School Band, under James Bonnell, Albuquerque ______Student MENC the direction of Justin Bradbury made Call to Order: a tour of New Mexico and West Texas President Bender Called the meeting to order at the Music Building on the campus of the towns, April 12-13. Each year the University of New Mexico at 7:30 p.m. group tries to end their concert on a Agenda: college campus where the students hear 1. Discussion on Recording of Clinic Concert—Mr. Bartold, Centry Record Manu­ lectures and visit the college facilities facturing Company. 2. Report from William E. Rhoades, Clinic Arrangements Chairman. By the end of this year, the Albuquer­ 3. Secretary’s Report. que Youth Symphony will have per­ 4. Vice-President’s report and review of plans for section meetings. formed at eleven assemblies held in 5. Report from Dr. Jack Stephenson, Editor, New Mexico Musician. grade school, junior high and high 6. Report from Don Sheets, Chairman, New Mexico Music Industry Council. ichools. The orchestra prepared three 7. Discussion of 1961 SWMENC Meeting (Including site of 1961 All-State Music complete orchestra programs and pre- Clinic). ;ented its last concert on Sunday, M ay 8. Consideration of plans for music section meetings, 1960 NMMEA Convention. Bth. The Albuquerque Youth Sym­ 9. Review of official NMMEA objectives. phony is under the direction of Dr. 10. Honorary memberships. 11. Representation at MENC [Curt Frederick, U N M , Wallace Cleve­ Welcome: land, Highland High School, Ted Rush, Mr. Bender welcomed all and especially noted the presence of Mr. Wright, prinicpal of iiandia High School, and Dale Kemp- Valley High, and Mr. Stapleton, Albuquerque High and James Bonnell, UNM Student MENC ter, Wilson Junior High School. The President, and Bob Tillotson, Student MENC representative. group is sponsored by the Recreation Concert Recording: Department of the Board of Education Mr. Bender introduced Mr. Gabrial Bartold, Manager of the Century Recording Com­ and the LJniversity of NewMexico. The pany, who explained procedures for recording and making possible the ordering of records of group numbers 75 students. the concert. Mr. Weinrod, Manager of KIIFM radio station of Albuquerque, asked permission E N M U announces the Opera W ork­ to Broadcast the All-State Concert. Mr. Weinrod agreed to cooperate fully with Century Recording Company. Mr. Robert Bouma moved that permission be granted KHFM. Seconded shop as a part of their summer session by Frank Pinkerton. Carried. program. It will be directed by M r. New Mexico Musician: George Umberson, choral director at Jack Stephenson, Editor, reported that due to increased cost and rates charged by a the George Pepperdine College in Los former printer, the magazine was temporarily in red; but with the change to a new printer, Angeles. He will be serving as director and additional advertising, he hoped to have it on a paying basis again. i)f the Opera Workshop program in the Secretaries’ Report: absence of M r. David Scott, who will be Minutes at the December 12 executive meeting were presented and approved. Secretary at Indiana University completing work Heltman reported on the All-State audition income and expenditures. He recommended the refinement of the present system be made and asked for an immdiate report-in by audition toward his doctorate. The Workshop centers chairman. Any expenses incurred locally must be the responsibility of the local centers. will produce The Telephone, The Scarf, Host Chairman Reports and Trial by Jury. William E. Rhoades, Host Chairman for the U.N.M. facilities, checked with each Vice The Hobbs Civic Symphony Orches­ President for the completion of arrangements and requirements. President Bender thanked tra under the direction of David B. Mr. Rhoads, Mrs. Jack Stephenson, and the many other people of the University for the very Hooten presented a concert Feb. 7. The fine hospitality and efforts in the preparation for the All-State Music clinic. program included the Symphony No. Music Industry Council Report §5 in B flat major (La Reine) by Don Sheets, chairman, Music Industry Council, reported that there would be 40 music exhibitors showing more than million dollars of education materials and equipment. Mrs. Hadyn. Spratt moved a vote of thanks from the association to the chairman of the Music Industry The Gerschefski family presented a Council for the fine job they are doing. Seconded by Mrs. La Pine. 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Rockville Centre Long Island N. Y Around the Horn (From Page 5) NMMEA Minutes, January 27, 1960 (From Page 5) Michael and John playing respectively in trying to promote a Jr. High Center Music session for this convention. Results were not too the drums, piano, clarinet, and violin. encouraging. After much discussion, final conclusion was to emphasize this area at the 1960 teachers convention, and it was noted that perhaps we were offering too many diverse areas The program included compositions by on the same program for adequate attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Gerschefski. Frank Pinkerton, Vice President of Orchestra, reported that Dr. Stanley Chappell had George Robert and Kurt Frederick arrived and that all was in readiness for the clinic. Items for section meeting was the recom­ of the music department, University mendation of an orchestra for the teachersc convention. Clinician to be selected for 1961. of NewMexico, presented a joint recital Vice President Novil Howell being ill was not present to report. President Bender re­ April 28. Mr. Robert performed the ported that all was in readiness for the Band. However, due to illness, in his family, Harry 32 Variations in C Minor by Beetho­ John Brown, asked to be relieved of his assignment as Band Clinician. We were fortunate to ven, and the Sonata opus 1 by Alban secure on short notice, the service of Dr. Paul Van Bodegraven. SWMENC Berge. The duo played Bach’s Sonata Mr. Bender read a letter from Mr. John Roberts, President SWMENC announcing the in E major, Anton Webern’s Four selection of Albuquerque as the 1961 convention site. Mr. Roberts asked for the date of Pieces op. 7, and Prokofieff’s Sonata August 19-20 for a planning conference here in Albuquerque. (Changed to June 11 & 12.) for violin and piano op. 94. Representation for MENC in Atanltic City March 1960 The Los Alamos Sinfonietta, a civic Mr. Bender asked Secretary Heltman to be the official representation to the MENC music group in Los Alamos, under the conference since it was impossible for him to get away at that time. Mr. Heltman accepted direction of Frank Pinkerton, presented provided sufficient expense money could be allowed. Mrs. Spratt moved that the Association a concert in February which featured pay $125.00 toward expenses. Mr. Bouma seconded. Carried. Mr. Don Sheets felt the Music the Haydn Cello Concerto performed Industry Council could assist with additional $125.00 Honorary Membership by Allan Malmberg, physicist at Los Mr. Bender suggested that Carl Cramer be extended an honorary membership in NMMEA Alamos. The program included the in recognition of his many years of service to Music Education in New Mexico. So moved by Symphony No. 2 of Mendelssohn’s Elmer Henry, seconded by Virginia La Pine and Augusta Spratt. Moved by Frank Pinkerton Sigurd Jorsalfar Suite of Grieg’s, and that honorary membership certificates be issued to the 1960 All-State clinicians. Seconded by Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess. Bob Bouma, carried. On June 5 through June 18 E N M U Research or Steering Committee will be sponsoring their Thirteenth A n ­ Harold Burnworth presented suggestions that a committee be established to study and nual Sunshine Music Camp. This year advise about the many problems of curriculum guidance, research into college acceptance of it is to be divided into two divisions. credits etc. All agreed the need of such a committee. Further study will be made of a possible committee membership. The Choral Division will be for one Marching Band Competition Committee week, June 5 through June 11 and the Mr. Burnworth reported for chairman Wallace Cleaveland, said the committee had not guest conductor will be David Foltz of concluded its work and therefore could not report at this time. Wichita University. The instrumental Fine Arts Commission Report division will be a two weeks session President Bender read the following resolution submitted by Mr. Bartholomew of Eunice. from June 5 through June 18. Guest Be it resolved that in order to get the combined effort of all groups interested in the arts ' conductors will be Paul Van Bode- programs in the state of New Mexico, to meet and explore their common interest of promoting graven, New York University and Clyde all that is worthy and commendable in the entire field of the arts program, that the board of directors of the New Mexico Music Educators Association call upon the state Superintendent Roller, Amarillo Symphony conductor. of schools and confer with him about the possibility of organizing a FINE ARTS COMMIS­ Additional staff will include Himie SION for the state of New Mexico. Voxman, head of the music department, This commission is to represent all branches of the arts program and will include the Iowa University and three of his staff, professional as well as the lay person as members. It should have only the power to act in an 25 directors from the pubic schools, advisory capacity with respect to carrying forward the arts program for the state of New members of the music department of Mexico thru the office of the State Superintendent of schools. ENMU. The object of the advisory group should be to promote the public interest in the accep­ Artesia Junior High School under tance of an indulgence in the arts programs as a worthy part of evey person’s education and experience, whether he be a child or an adult. the direction of Augusta Spratt this Mrs. Spratt moved that further procedure for the promotion of the Fine Arts Commis­ winter presented an abridged version sion be placed in the hands of Dr. Erwin Stein, Director of U.N.M. Fine Arts College. of the comic opera, “The Mikado” . Seconded by Gene Fields, carried. The operetta was accompanied by the Concert Promotion Artesia Junior High Orchestra directed Mr. Bender read a report from Lloyd Higgins covering his activities on tire promotion of by Johnnie Ware. the concert. His report indicates there should be a fine cowd. The executive committee offered A group of 30 members of Local 618 the Albuquerque schools music department all proceeds over 1000 admissions collected. of the Federation of Musicians gave an Meeting adjourned 10:30 p.m. orchestra concert on April 12, perform­ Respectfully submitted, Rollie V. Heltman ing Schubert’s Symphony No. 3, Beetho. Secretary-Treasurer ven’s Symphony No. 2, and the Sym­ phony Concertante by Dittorsdorf. The soloists in the last number were two NMMEA Special Meeting — January 29, 1960 students of the University of New Those Present Mexico. Donald Donadio (double Kenneth Bender, Alamogordo ... ______President bass) and Donald Clauser (viola). Kurt Frank Pinkerton, Los Alamos______Orchestra Vice President Frederick was conducting. The concert Gene Field, Raton ______Chorus Vice President was the first of its kind to be sponsored Augusta Spratt, Artesia______Elementary Vive President Rollie V. Heltman, Los Alamos __ by the Performance Trust Fund of New Jack R. Stephenson, Albuquerque ______U.N.M. York City and Local 618 of the Federa­ Don Sheets, Albuquerque ______N.M.M.I.C. Chairman tion of Musicians and by the Asso­ Robert A. Bouma, Alamogordo . S. W. District President ciated Students of the University of Tom Braeuer, Santa F e ______— North Central President New Mexico. Marvin Freitag, Hobbs ______S. E. District (To Page 11) (To Page 8)

— 7— NMMEA Special Meeting (From Page 7) Monte Montgomery, Albuquerque ______N.M.H.S.A.A. Edwin Gerschefski, Albuquerque______U.N.M. C. M. Stookey, Portales ______-.... E. District David W. Scott, Portales ______Eastern New Mexico U. Floren Thompson, Portales ______Eastern New Mexico U. Marvin L. Wadley, Anthony ______- Past President Champ B. Tyrone, Las Vegas ______Highland University Ronald L. Wynn, Las Vegas ______Highland University Hugh Preble, Silver City ______.. New Mexico Western College Elmer Henry, Raton ______North Eastern District Here are your Harold Bumworth, Wagon Mound ______Minnie Dee Weaver Dem, Deming______Vocal Director Leblanc dealers: Call To Order: President Bender called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. in Johnson Gym., January 28, in room 128. Mr. Bender opened the meeting with a short presentation of the purpose of the Meeting: “An Evaluation of the All-State Audition System”. Mr. Bender asked each person who had served or had close observation of the auditions as was carried on this year to give any suggestions which might improve the system. Alamogordo Music Center Mr. Hugh B. Preble, representing Mr. Parotti, 1959 Audition Chairman, stated that they felt a more efficient use of the auditioners time could be worked out. Several times auditioners 91 8 New York Ave. would waste more than 1% hours between auditions. The auditions chairman was nothing more than a clerk, his work should be done by an Audition Center chairman. Alamogordo, N. M Mr. C. M. Stookey, chairman of the School of Music, Eastern New Mexico University, stated they would be happy to help in any way. However, they would like to see a study made of the possibility of more consolidation of the Audition system in order to efficiently use May’s Music Co. the auditioners time. 514 Central S.W. Other Suggestions: 1. Monitor for each auditioner to facilitate the smooth flow of students to the auditions. Albuquerque, N. M. 2. More responsibiliy to the District chairman. 3. Further study of special side trip auditions. 4. Consideration to divide the state into East and West or North and South using two Natalie House of Music teams. No decision. 5. Considered change of date—too many conflicts with state football play-offs. 305 W. Main 6. All agree change of date not reasonable. 1960-61 Audition team chairman will be Dr. Champ Tyrone, head of the Music Depart­ Artesia, N. M. ment at Highland University. Mr. Bender asked Mr. Tyrone to call a meeting of the Music Department heads to formulate suggestions for improvement of the system. Other Business To Come Before the Board of Directors Ted Raven Music Shoppe 1. All-State Patches: Moved by Mr. Robert Bouma that in light of the oustanding services given by 405 East Sixth St. Mr. Bill Smith and the Ostwald Uniform Company, that the NMMEA appoint Mr. Bill Smith and the Ostwald Uniform the official supplier of the All-State Patches. Clovis, N. M. Seconded by Frank Pinkerton. Carried. 2. Membership Chairman: Marvin Wadley presented his resignation as Membership Chairman stating that Basin Music Center due to illness in his family he had been unable to fulfill the duties of the office. Mr. 218 West Main Bender moved the acception of the resignation with regrets. Seconded by Frank Pink­ erton. Carried. Farmington, N. M. Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m., January 28, 1960. Respectfully submitted, Rollie V. Heltman Hegg’s Music Center

All-State Clinic Financial Report, 1960 401 North Turner RECEIPTS FROM ALL-STATE AUDITIONS AND CLINICS, FEES, & GATE RECEIPTS Hobbs, N. M. 59 NMMEA Member Band Directors Registering ($5.00)______$ 295.00 4 Non-member Band Directors Registering ($7.00) ______28.00 44 NMMEA Member Chorus Directors Registering ($5.00) ______220.00 Music Box 2 Non-member Chorus Directors Registering ($7.00) ______14.00 8 NMMEA Member Orchestra Directors Registering ($5.00) ______40.00 206 S. Main Total 117 Directors Fees------$ 597.00 Las Cruces, N. M. 253 Band Students Registering ($1.50) ______$ 397.50 430 Chorus Students Registering (1.50) ______645.00 123 Orchestra Students Registering ($1.50) ______184.00 Total 806 Participating Students ___$ 1209.00 160 Banquet Tickets ($2.50) ______$ 400.00 Concert Gate Receipts ______1028.00 Audition Fees Collected from Various Audition Centers 111 Las Vegas ______55.00 C . I.K It l. \NC ( OKPOHATHIN 73 Farmington ______36.50 134 Los Alamos ______67.00 304 Las Cruces (with held $3.00 for Sec. help) ______155.00 272 Albuquerque ______141.00 436 Roswell (withheld $35.94 for expenses)______183.06 (T o Page 18)

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The local Mexico. Instrumental judges were M el­ The festival for large groups was held Chamber of Commerce provided a vin Hill, Highlands University, and on Saturday, April 23 in the Santa Fe luncheon for the directors and adjudi­ Wm. Rhoads, University of New Public School under the direction of Mexico. Schools represented included cators. The adjudicators were Norbert Tom Braeuer, Supervisor of Music in Zuni, Gallup, Kirtland, Bloomfield, Carnovale, brass solos and ensembles, Santa Fe. In the few years of its exis­ Farmington, Ramah and Aztec. Of­ Texas Western College; Abraham tence the North Central Festival has ficers of the Northwest District are: Chavez, orchestra, Texas Western Col­ grown in organization and quality. Tom Gene Hamilton, president, Aztec; Pres­ lege; John Elliot, vocal solos and chorus, reports it to be the biggest yet. From El Paso Public Schools; Dr. Kurt ton Bushman, vice president, Bloom­ all reports it was well organized. Par­ Frederick, string solos, ensembles, and field; John Paschall, secretary-terasurer ticularly the time of the judges was orchestra, UNM; Dr. Melvin Hill, Aztec. put to complete use even to providing The Northwest District Festival is woodwind solos, ensembles, and band, tape recorders for them to make com­ Highlands University; Dr. Walter Kel­ in its third year and participation is ments. ler, piano solos, U N M ; Abramo Parotti, growing every year. The festival is woodwind solos and ensembles, and rotated among the various schools and Adjudicators for band and orchestra band, New Mexico Western College; will be held next year in Bloomfield. were: Dr. Champ Tyrone, Highland David Scott, vocal ensembles and solos, Six hundred and fifty students attended University, Dr. Kurt Frederick, U N M , and chorus, ENMU; Ray Tioss, band the festival this year. and W m . Rhoads, U N M . Choruses were sight reading, N M S U ; and James W hit­ judged by David Scott, E N M U . low, brass solos and ensembles, and CENTRAL DISTRICT FESTIVAL Schools attending the festival were band, UNM . Approximately 1600 stu­ The Central District Festival was Dulce, El Rito, Las Vegas, West Las dents participated in the festival. Sight held in Grants on Saturday, March 19, Vegas, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Loretta reading for bands was a new feature under the direction of Gerald Heade, Academy, Espanola, Pecos, Penasco, of the event and was met with general president of the Central District and Pajoaque, Santa Fe, Stanley, Taos, Los approval. The Honors Recital selected band director at Grants. Ten bands Lunas and the Clovis High School from the outstanding solos and en­ and six choruses from eleven schools Band was a visiting entry. sembles was as follows: totaling 550 students attended the festi­ Cornet Trio, Las Cruces; Dian val. Instrumental judges were James Honor trophies were awarded to Musch, soprano soloist, Alamogordo, Thornton and Jack R. Stephenson of Las Vegas, outstanding high school woodwind quintet, Las Cruces, Mar­ UNM and vocal judge was John Bat- chorus, Los Alamos, outstanding junior garet Bowling, violin, Alamogordo, cheller also of U N M . Sight reading high school band, Las Vegas, Castle Mike Clark, snare drum, Las Cruces, required for instrumental roups was Junior High School, outstanding junior mixed vocal ensemble, Alamogordo, introduced this year and proved satis­ chorus, Los Alamos, outstanding junior Evelyn Branning, piano, Las Cruces, factory. It was decided that vocal high orchestra, El Rito, outstanding Donna Zickefoose, flute, Las Cruces, groups would introduce sight reading small band, Los Alamos, outstanding boys’ quartet, Gadsden, Nancy Braun, on a voluntary basis for next year. The high school band, and Los Alamos, out­ French horn, Las Cruces, Gabriel 1961 festival site is Belen. The new standing high school orchestra. The Cedillo, bass vocal solo, Gadsden, per­ officers are Melvin Barto, President, host school and visiting groups are not cussion ensemble, Las Cruces, string Belen; and Barney Carbajal, Secretary- eligible for honor trophies. ensemble, Alamogordo. Treasurer, Belen. (T o Page 18)

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been felt. His part in helping to secure the SWMENC Convention for New FRANK Mexico was apparent to all working PINKERTON KURT closely with the M E N C national office. FREDERICK His administrative insight to foresee Vice-President and eliminate problems provided for a Orchestra Assoc. Editor smoother operation than otherwise of Orchestra would have been possible. In a recent intervitw Mr. Gerschefski spoke in high praise of his many stimu­ lating experiences during his all-too- ASTA AND UNM STRING CLINIC brief sojourn in New Mexico. He re­ ferred to the departmental faculty as The American String Teachers State NEW POSITION FOR GERSCHEFSKI outstanding and to the important con­ Convention was held in conjunction tribution N M M E A was making not with the third annual string clinic on M r. Edwin Gerschefski, head of the only in the state but throughout the the campus of the University of New nusic department at the University of southwest. He was particularly enthus­ Mexico. The A S T A business meetings New Mexico has accepted the position iastic about the fact that Albuquerque were conducted by state president, W m . as chairman of the music department had been chosen as the site of the 1961 Cramer of Las Cruces. It was decided for the University of Georgia at Athens, S W M E N C Convention and expressed that a state meeting would be held in Georgia to replace Dr. Hugh Hodgson sincere regret that he would not be here connection with the state teachers con­ who retires this June. to enjoy taking part in this important nection with the state teachers conven- The position consists of administra­ undertaking. ion in Albuquerque next October and tion of the music department, teaching with the S W M E N C Convention in piano and composition, and appoint­ January. ment to the research faculty for con­ Around the Horn (From Page 7) The string clinic was under the direc­ tinuation of creative work in the field Los Alamos chorus and orchestra tion of Dr. Kurt Frederick and Dr. Jack of musical composition both during the presented the popular folk opera, Okla­ R. Stephenson. The 235 string players regular academic year and during the homa M ay 12, 13, and 14. Direction attending the clinic were guests of the summer period. This enables Mr. Ger­ was by Ross Ramsey, manager of the University Symphony Orchestra on Fri­ schefski to resume on an active basis Los Alamos Civic Auditorium, and day night. They spent the following' his life-long interest in composing, a I om Cooley, director of the Los Alamos day rehearsing in two orchestras, listen­ craft which he had pursued as a career junior high and high school choruses. ing to a recital of string quartets b y- in New York City prior to his becom­ A new organization on E N M U ’s two U N M student string quartets, pre­ ing an administrator in music educa­ campus is Phi M u Alpha, a men’s music senting a final concert an attending a tion. fraternity. It will receive its charter in farewell party. The advanced orchestra M r. Gerschefski, a graduate of Yale M ay with 28 members. composed of 100 students was under University, studied at the Tobias M at- Artesia Senior High School’s presen­ the direction of Dr. Kurt Frederick. thay Pianoforte School in London tation of their annual “ Valentine Vani­ The intermediate orchestra of 135 was after which came more study with ties” played to a full house for two under the direction of Dr. Jack Stephen­ Artur Schnabel at Lake Como, Italy. nights to net a considerable gate. The son. They performed a suite composed He studied composition with Paul program include the concert band, the for this group by Dr. Stephenson. Corder, David Stanley Smith, Richard high school chorus, and the high school Schools participating in the event were Donovan, and Joseph Schillinger. N a­ dance band. Fhe program was pre­ Farmington, Las Cruces, Los Alamos, tionally known for his compositions, he sented by Justin D. Bradbury, director Santa Fe, Dos Lunas, Artesia, and the has won many awards which includes (T o Page 20) Albuquerque schools. winning the competitive award of the New York World’s Fair in 1939 for Band music. Many of his compositions, notably his “Classic Symphony” , “ Half Moon Mountain ’, and “Streamline”, have become standard repertoire for choruses, symphony orchestras and bands. Currently on the scholarships committee of the Presser Foundation, M r. Gerschefski has been a member of the Board of New Music Recordings and of the Founders Board of the Southeastern composer’s League. In ad­ dition to Associate Music Publishers, his works are published by Belwin, Presser, and Whitmark and Sons. In his short stay in New Mexico Mr. Gerschefski has extended the cause of music through his enthusiastic support of all things musical. His support of Las Cruces High School String Ensemble — Wm. 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During the second semester of this The 1962 convention will be held DR. JOE year, the Music Department sponsored in Dallas, Texas. The following of­ and presented a weekly half-hour tele­ BLANKENSHIP ficers were elected for the next bien­ vision program over K N M E , the uni­ UNM Music nium: versity station. Donald M cRae, of the department acted as coordinator and Head President: Blaise Montandon, Del Mar host, and the programs were directed College, Corpus Christi, Texas. by Wayne Bundy of the television and speech department. First Vice-President: Howard Groth, Beginning with Bach, the series pre­ Arkansas State College, Conway, sented several programs on each com­ DR. BLANKENSHIP NEW DEPARTMENT Arkansas. poser, ending with Brahms. The pro­ CHAIRMAN grams, underwritten by the Ford Foun­ Second Vice-President: Robert L. dation, were not strictly educational in Dr. Joseph Blankenship, professor intent, but aimed rather at achieving a Briggs, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, at the University of Texas since 1947, more general public service level. All has been named chairman and profes­ Oklahoma. were presented live, and featured princi­ sor of music at the University of New pally the students of the department, Mexico for the 1960-1961 school year. Secretary: Mrs. Bvrdis Danfelser, Albu­ although faculty occasionally appeared. Prior to his tenure at Austin, Texas, querque, New Mexico. Among faculty who lent their talents to Dr. Blankenship taught oboe and piano the productions were Edwin Gerschef- technique at the Cincinnati Conserva­ Southwestern Representative on N a­ ski, chairman of the department, Kurt tory of Music. He has had extensive tional Board: M ary Shoe Lowe, Frederick, Jack Stephenson, Jane Snow, experience teaching instrumental pro­ Muskogee, Oklahoma. Darlene Evers, Walter Keller, and grams in the high schools in the state Donald McRae. of Ohio. Members-at-large: Carl Jacobs, N M - It was felt that benefits of this under­ He earned his B.S. Degree in 1939 at taking were reciprocally two-fold: to SU, University Park, New Mexico. Ohio University and his Ph.D. in 1956 the public, in terms of entertainment at the University of Texas. He also Rachael Kent, Beaumont, Texas. of a consistently good level; to the stu­ studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory Mrs. Robbie Tye, Texarkana, Ark­ dents through experience gained under and at Middlebury College. ansas. professional performing conditions. • He was acting chairman of music at the University of Texas in 1954 and secretary of the Fine Arts College 1954- 1960. From 1951 to 1960 he was a research scientist in government sponsored work Your New Mexico Music Industry Council presents the Music Dealers, Publishers in the Defense Research Laboratory in and Manufacturers who are members of the NMMEA. Austin. MUSIC DEALERS Dr. Blankenship is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha, Phi Baum’s Music Company M usic Box Delta Kappa, Pi Kappa Lambda, Hegg's Music Center Natalie's House of Music National Assn, of Concert Managers, Heights Music Company Phillips House of Music and at present is S W M E N C Division Hoffman's Melody Shop Riedling Music Company chairman of the National Assn, of Col­ K & B Music Company Stamps Music Company lege Wind and Percussion Instructors. May's Music Company He has been oboe soloist numerous times with bands, orchestra and cham­ MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS ber groups. He is a specialist in evalu­ American Rawhide Mfg. Co. Worlds Finest Chocolate, Inc. ating room acoustics and a well-known C. Bruno & Son David Wexier & Co. author. Century Record Mfg. Co. U. S. Army Recruiting Service C. G. Conn Corp. Caldwell Inst. Repair Co. Craddock Uniform Co. Chicago Musical Inst. Co. (Olds) Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co. Sol Frank Uniforms, Inc. Chuck Hill & Co. G. C. Jenkins Co. G. Leblanc Corp. Manor Baking Co. PATRONIZE Mason Candies, Inc. Moore of California Ostwald Uniform Co. Roth-Reynolds Inst. Co. Walt Sarad & Co. H & A Selmer, Inc. YOUR Slingerland Drum Co. Wenger Mfg. Co. Western Representatives H. N. White Co. (King Band Inst.)

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LEGAL STATUS dez, New Mexico Attorney General SCHOOL TAX Hilton Dickson, and Bureau of Reve­ Report by the New Mexico Music Your Legal Status Committee has nue officials): worked faithfully on the problem of Teachers Association Legal Status 1. Common agreement that private Committee private teachers paying the school tax. music teachers are music educators, I went with Dorothy Shoup and Mrs. At the November convention of the and constitute an essential segment Norma Prothro to a hearing with State View Mexico Music Teachers Asso- of the teaching faculty in our Officials on February 15. W e received ;iation (in Albuquerque) a Legal present educational structure. a most cordial and sympathetic hear­ 2. Interpretation by attorneys for the status Committee was appointed “ to ing- aroceed with the work of securing state government (in line with a The following is the action taken by 'ecognition from the State officials of 1939-40 Attorney General’s Opin­ Mr. Robert Valdez, Commissioner of :he legal status of private music ion) of the “Sales T a x ” Act to New Mexico Bureau of Revenue; and ;eachers as educational people ...” apply to teachers, to the effect that Mr. Carl Folkner, Director, School of The following is a report on progress all teachers not receiving their en­ Tax Division; Mr. Richard Robinson, nade thus far, in relation to one in­ tire income by the “salary” method the former Attorney General. dicator of the music teachers’ legal must obtain a permit to teach in 1. SCHOOL TAX LIABILITY itatus— that of their occupational New Mexico from the Bureau of Private instructors and teachers dassification for tax purposes. Revenue, and must pay 2 % of their w'ho are employed on a fee basis Are private music teachers recog- total ( “unsalaried” ) income from and offer teaching to the general lized as educators? teaching to the state. The payment public are subject to a school tax The Committee has found that, in of this tax “ is the direct responsi­ in the amount of 2c/o upon their discussion, officials (and others) bility of the licensee.” (from the gross receipts under the provis­ readily recognize the private music State of New Mexico Sales Tax ions of 72-16-4.9, as rendering a :eacher as an educator. Gaining (or License) service of a professional, techni­ -etaining) official recognition of this 3. Agreement by Attorney General cal or scientific nature. This does roncept through legal and government Dickson, Bureau Attorney Robin­ not include salaried teachers un­ rhannels is, however, another matter. son, and the N M M T A committee less said teachers or instructors N M M T A takes a stand on legal that the tax, as it applies to teach­ conduct outside classes over and itatus. ers, is not properly a “ Sales T ax,” above their regular employment, Assembled in convention November but is in actuality an occupational for which they charge on a fee 23, 1959, the New Mexico Music tax. Teachers Association officially took the 4. Agreement by the Bureau to under­ 2. E F F E C T IV E D A T E itand that private music teachers take, through public news media The effective date of this regula­ ihould be subject to the same restric- (newspapers, radio, magazines etc.) tion shall be January 1st, 1960. ions and taxes (levied in consequence notification of private music teach­ I would suggest that those of you )f their occupation) that other people ers, tutors, etc. of their obligation who have not been paying the tax, n educational work are subject to. ■ to purchase the license and pay this make it a point to register with the This stand was taken through adop­ tax. School Tax Division by April 15, 1960, tion of a set of Resolutions drafted What is the tax and what groups in order to avoid having to pay back miginally by the Clovis Music Teachers pay? penalty and interest. Payments start Association, and a Report made to Several descriptions of the tax were as of January 1, 1960. the convention by a group appointed discussed at Santa Fe. Their meanings Gillian Buchanan, to make recommendations on the sub­ for the private music teacher: President, N M M T A ject. 1. “ Sales T ax.” Both Attorney General The Committee meets with state Dickson and Bureau of Revenue government officials. people deplore the use of the term Ancona Retires (From Page 1) The Resolutions were presented to “ Sales T a x ” to describe this tax, She is active in the New Mexico Feder­ state officials at a December 22 meet­ stating that it is certainly a mis­ ation of Music Clubs, Albuquerque ing in Santa Fe, by the N M M T A nomer as the tax is applied to Music Teachers Association, and the Committee on Legal Status appointed teachers. New Mexico Music Teachers Associa­ at the convention. M r. Robert Valdez, 2. “ Emergency School T ax.” The term tion and is a member of the Music New Mexico Commissioner of Reve­ “ School T a x ” sets forth the purpose Teachers National Association. Mrs. nue, called another meeting for Feb­ for which the tax monies are to Ancona has been a member of the ruary 15, at which meeting Attorney be used. American Guild of Organists ever for the Bureau Richard Robinson gave 3. “ Privilege T ax.” Santa Fe officials since it was chartered in Albuquerque the N M M T A committee the final de­ favor this term, saying this is “ the and has served on three different oc­ cision of the Bureau of Revenue per­ tax for the privilege of doing busi­ casions as dean of the local chapter. taining to the applicability of the ness in New Mexico.” Teachers not Mrs. Ancona began her studies in “Sales T ax” Act to private music paid by the salary method obtain psychology at the University of Colo­ teachers. The decision: The state’s at­ the privilege of teaching in New rado. Later she entered the University torneys regard private music teachers Mexico through purchase of the of Arizona as an anthropology major. as being subject to provisions of the license mentioned above and by After she was married and had two act. The main points covered and paying of the tax. children she attended the University of agreements and decisions made in the 4. “ Excise T ax.” The act in question New Mexico and graduated in music. meetings with Santa Fe officials (As­ imposes “ an excise tax upon the Later she completed a masters degree sistant to the Governor Richard V al­ (T o Page 20) in psychology at the same institution.

— 13— Convention (From Page 1) investigate with his Board the feasibility Names of recommended clinicians of inaugurating at some future time an and speakers are to be sent to the divi­ all-conference band, orchestra, and sion president as soon as possible. chorus. This matter will receive con­ The Store For St. Louis, Missouri, was selected as the sideration at the Board meeting during host city for the Southwestern Confer­ the planning conference in Albuquer­ ence in 1963. It is becoming increasingly que, June 11 and 12. difficult to book facilities in host cities The nominating committee, F. Quality and Service for national and division conferences Robert Hollowell, chairman, held a which made this action necessary. In­ meeting in Atlanta City and will pre­ vitations for the 1965 meeting will be sent a slate of nominees for president BAND INSTRUMENTS considered in Albuquerque, and must be submitted by January 27, 1961. and second vice-president at the plan­ Each state president was asked to ning conference. Martin — Linton — WFL

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Peterson ach of you for your help in making cert, the All-State Reading Band could Death and the MaidenSchubert-Harris he 1960 New Mexico All-State Band not possibly perform. The group Little Scotch Suite ...... Jackson 1 success. Bill Rhoads, Jim Thornton, would be a Reading Band only. Round and Round ...... Leonard ind the entire staff of the University Personally, I would like to see this Senior High Band >f New M exico are to be complimented Reading Band materialize. The group Prisoner of W ar ...... Saylor or their very fine organization and would give many students an oppor­ Mother Goose Suite, Extracts....Ravel- nanagement of the Clinic. Also, I tunity to participate in the All-State Cray vould like to extend thanks to John Clinic, which otherwise would be un­ Cinderella March ...... Rogers-Bennett Sealmear and Justin Bradbury for able to do so. Arioso ...... Williams aking my place at All-State. Certainly we as directors are in The Sparrow Bush ...... Klein The Chair Audition Committee com­ constant need of new music. Have you Swing Bolero ...... Yoder posed of Floren Thompson, Thomas thought how many numbers could be 3. Las Cruces High School Band— Sraeuer, Bill Rhoads, Ted Rush, Ed- read through during the clinic re­ Greg Randall, Conductor. vin Stein, James Thornton, Melvin hearsals ? Senior High Band dill, Frank Malewski Herb Beasley, I would like to hear from each of Marche De Concert ...... Bright dugh Preble, Champ Tyrone, Harold you concerning the Reading Band. Ballet For Young Americans..Hermann ' Surnworth, Jim Whitlow, Merle Hogg Are you for or against it? Psalm For Band ...... Persichetti ind Dale Kempter are to be com- Brass Solo and Ensemble Literature Valzer Campestre...... Marinuzzi ‘ nended for doing an outstanding job. Jim Whitlow, University of New Intermezzo For Band ...... Thompson The New Mexico State University Mexico, has compiled an excellent list The Peanut Vendor ...... Simons Concert Band, under the direction of of brass solo and ensemble literature. March, Opus 99 ...... Prokofieff dav Tross is certainly to be congrat­ If interested, he will be happy to mail Toccata ...... Frescobaldi ulated for a fine performance. you a copy. Gigi ...... Loewe 1961 N E W M E X IC O A L L -S T A T E Film Your Best Half-Tim e Show Legendary Air ...... Erickson JA N U A R Y 27, 28, 29 and 30. Next Fall The Great Gate to Kiev....Moussorgsky Conductor If any of you are interested in hav­ I would like to hear from each of ing one of your half-time shows filmed you concerning programs you have Dr. Frederick Fennell has accepted in technicolor and sound write Jack coming up. Send them in so we can our invitation to serve as clinician for Kreel Advertising, 3308 - 41st Street, place them in the next bulletin. the 1961 New Mexico All-State Band. Lubbock, Texas. Best wishes for the remainder of Wind Ensemble Workshop Concert Programs the school year. Dr. Fennell would like to have a 1. Tucumcari Junior and Senior High Norvil Howell, one-session wind ensemble workshop School Bands— Harold Van Winkle, Vice President of Bands during the clinic and use the top 30 Conductor. New Mexico Music students from the All-State Band as Junior High Band Education Association. a Lab Band. Selection of this group The Air Express March ...... Lynn could take place during the Chair Stately Dance ...... Taylor Auditions. Kamennoi Ostrow ...... Rubenstein All-State Band Clinic Marigold Polka ...... Goldman Please feel free to send in sugges­ Trumpet Solo tions for All-State Band Music. Num ­ To A Wild Rose ...... MacDowell bers suggested by you will be added Easy Steps Polka ...... Taylor to the list and submitted to the All- The Challenger March ...... Taylor State clinician. Send suggestion to: Senior High Band Norvil Howell Glory of the Sea ...... Osterling Clovis Senior High School Three Chorale Preludes ...... Latham Clovis, New Mexico Overture for Youth ...... Masters All-State Reading Band Trombrero ...... Cofield I feel the decision to cut the size Peter and the W olf ...... Prokofieff of the All-State Band for next year Tioga March ...... Meretta is a wise one; however, the loss of some 2. Portales Junior and Senior High 100 student registration fees will harm School Bands— John Bealmear, our finances. Conductor.

— 15— ATLANTIC CITY MENC CONVENTION REPORT BY ROLLIE HELTMAN The state Presidents National assembly convened on March 16 with nearly all state presidents, some vice-presidents, and some secretaries and editors present. The meeting was called to order by MENC 1st vice-president William C. McBride in the main ballroom of the Traymore Hotel. The groups deliberations for the two days were centered around the follow­ ing main points. A. Aspects of state Music Education Association: 1. Relations with state Education Association, state Activities associations and state Departments of Education. 2. Organization of meetings of state Music Education Associations. 3. Membership in state, division, and natonal organization and possible expanded services of state Music Education Associations, for all Music Educators in all states. B. Pertinent issues of the Music Curriculen—the responsibility of the state Music Educations Association. 1. Music in the Elementary Curricula, its present and future status. 2. Music in the secondary Curricula, its present and future status. 3. Music in the Higher education Curricula, its present and future status. C. General Music in the Curricula 1. General music: Is there a common understanding of general music in the curricula Does General music in the curricula need redefinition and focus? 2. General music: What are its potentialities for the academically talented students who will not choose music as a career? 3. General music: What improvements can be made in the training of music teachers as teachers of General Music? No earth shaking decisions came out of these discussion sessions, however, a final report will be published in the Journal. The Southwestern Division Board, consisting of the President or Official Representative of each state, met and considered the following agenda: 1. Meeting of Nomination Committee. F. Robert Hollowell, chairman. (President KMEA) 2. Consideration of proceedures for selecting performing groups for SWMENC. (A set of proceedures were established.) 3. Consider names for clinicians and speakers for the 1961 meeting. 5. Suggestions for format of the 1961 meeting. 6. Date for planning conference. 7. Consideration of possibility of all conference band, chorus and orchestra for the 1963 meeting. 8. Invitations for SWMENC 1963 meeting. Final decisions will be made on these items at the SWMENC planning conference in Albuquerque, June 11 and 12. The following statements were formulated by the Elementary School Education Curricu­ lum Study Commission. Responsibilities for music in the elementary school New Fabrics by MOORE 1. We believe that music instruction in the elementary schools is the mutual reponsibility Lightweight and colorfast . . . of the classroom teacher, the principal and he music resource personnel. modern, new fabrics for showman­ 2. We believe that an effective program of music is possible only when the administra­ tion gives active support and facilitates a balanced music program through arranging ship and sparkle. Completey new for appropriate use of personnel, equipment nd schedule. line of styles for youngster;, too. 3. We believe that quality teaching requires personnel with superior musicianship, under­ Ask for style and fabric catalogs. standing of human relations, a knowledge of educational philosophy and skill in teaching procedures at the elementary level. 4. Every possible resource should be used to improve the quality of musical experiences E. R. MOORE 10. at the elementary level. Current Issue in Elementary Music Education 1. Who teaches music in the elementary school? OF CALIFORNIA 2. What are current trends with reference to music in grades 4, 5 and 6? 1641 N. Allesandra S'. 3. What is the role of the special music teacher in an elementary school program? Phone DUnkirk 7-3205 (T o Page 18) Los Angeles 26, Calif.

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It would be necessary to present Discussion concerning the time element The competition-festival season is such a proposal before the Executive Coun­ for learning the music followed. Constant over once again, and I presume will cil and the Board of Directors. Bob Sheets effort must be made by the directors to as­ sure that all the students learn the music. become a matter of record, dusty files, moved that the proposal be accepted con­ tingent upon the approval of the Executive Most agreed that despite individual problems and memories of the school year 1959- Comittee and the Board. Discussion followed and occasional exceptions the chorus was 60. M ay I take one parting shot at regarding the possibility of Moore’s expend­ much better prepared than ever before and the choral ensembles before you direc­ ing handling of the robes at the clinic, etc. it showed in the quality of the rehearsals, tors misplace your adjudicators’ com­ Voting results were: for 14, against 15. The etc. The suggestion was made that next ments? closeness of the voted prompted more dis­ year no music at all be allowed at rehearsals, As in the past, most glaring weak­ cussion and a revote was taken to reconsider no action was taken. ness that was immediately apparent in the motion in view of the fact that the SE The following figures of participation many of the ensembles that I heard District Biennial Convention was to be held were given by the Vice-President: 566 concurrently with the 1961 All-State Meet­ students from 48 high schools and junior is one of the faults that is most easily ing. Some felt that some extra effort might high schools auditioned; 453 students from overcome— tone quality and blend of be called for. It was moved by Mrs. Fisher 45 schools were accepted. voices. It is very obvious that in the and seconded by Mr. Frietag that such a pro­ Tentative dates for the auditions next mechanics of notes and rhythms and posal be presented to the Executive Council year were announced as Dec. 2-3 and Dec. memorization, beauty and freedom of meeting in June and the Board of Directors 8, 9, 10. Apologies were made to at least tone have been forgotten. in September for the 1961 All-State Chorus two directors who received All-State lists Poor posture, depressed chests and as an experiment. Voting results: For 16, of participants with a page omitted, and for curved shoulders, a closed, wide mouth Against 10. tiie failure of some mail to reach destina­ (teeth almost together), inactive, tense Mr. Fields announced that the records tions. It was suggested that home addresses to be made of the I960 concert by the Cen­ be given to all mailing lists if this would jaw, are prime factors in producing tury recording company would be available help assure deliveries. the shallow strident tone so commonly for $3.00 per record (chorus, orchestra, & Attention was called to provisions exist­ heard in choral groups. The underlying Band will be on separate records) plus a ing in present All-State Handbook for re­ tause of the problem is inertia— at­ C.O.D. charge and would be mailed to each auditioning of any student due to illness or tempting in a rather short music period person ordering one individually. some reason which may have caused the to overcome posture and speech habits The Vice President named the follow­ student to be rejected when his director felt that prevail the remainder of the day. ing committee to meet with the Board of he could have made the chorus. Also dis­ Speech teachers tend to shrug off the Directors concerning the problems connected cussion was held concerning the possibility inability of the high school voice to with the auditions: Joe Carroll, Chairman, of having the chorus and orchestra do a Errol Haynes, Bob Sheets, Angelo Turano, number together...... project and leave a microphone in Lewis Spencer, Tom Cooley, George Otto, The Ati-State Clinic is to be held next front of the student. Choral directors and Marvin Wadley. An audition piece and year in conjunction with the South-Western must have a more positive approach. an ensemble piece for next year are to be Division Convention of the Music Educa­ Insist on an erect, buoyant, posture chosen and directors will be notified im­ tors National Conference, to be held in Al­ U-weight forward in the balls of the mediately. Any suggestions for these num­ buquerque, and the dates for the Conven­ (Feet. Have you watched the Roger bers or any other audition problems are to tion were announced as January 27, 28, 29, Wagner Chorale? The enthusiasm — be presented to this committee or to Mr. 30, with the All-State concert being sched­ the way the singers lean into their Fields before this meeting which will be uled tentatively for January 30. Directors held in April in Albuquerque. were urged to pay dues early to show New posture— not only contributes to the It was mentioned that there were not Mexico’s eagerness to help make the Con­ tone quality but results in much greater enough boys auditioning and Directors were vention a success. Full memberships are flexibility and precision in the en- urged to encourage all available boys to try necessary to take part in the Convention. samble. out for All-State next year. Other problems These should be paid by June 30 of this The problem of diaphragmatic were discussed regarding the auditions, in­ year, if possible. breathing seems much more complex— cluding trying to equalize the number of Mrs. Spratt, Elementary Vice-President, and yet, have you seen a tiny baby auditions at the various audition centers. took the floor to comment upon the junior Squall? How their diaphram pumps These matters will be worked out by the high section meeting and clinic at the last that air through their throats! I be­ audition committee and the Board who will teachers convention. The meeting was very meet with the auditionteam. Bob Sheets sparsely attended and she would like to lieve that successful use of the breath moved that the audition team members be have some expression of opinion as to the is dependent on two things: formally thanked for their work. This was desirability of continuing such a meeting. (1) Keep the chest erect— suspended passed unanimously. Mrs. Spratt moved that The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 on the spine— and inflated as you some kind of audition plan be continued a.m. (T o Page 19) —whatever is determined to be practical. (T o Page 18) Festivals (From Page 10) Atlantic City (From Page 16) NORTHEAST DISTRICT FESTIVAL 4. What is the role of the music supervisor or consultant? (A clarification of his responsi­ The Northeastern District Festival bilities and qualifications is needed.) was held in Raton, April 22 and 23. 5. What is the relationship between music supervisors, consultants, administrators and classroom teachers? Officers in charge of the festival were 6. What are additional ways that the music specialist can help the classroom teacher Elmer Henry, Raton, president, lone other than demonstration lessons? Small group situation? Workshops? In-service? (We Cornwall, Clayton, vice-president, and need an overview of the entire problem.) Harold Burnworth, secretary-treasurer, 7. What kind of in-service opportunities should be provided for the music specialist? Wagonmound. Adjudicators for the 8. What is the place of music reading in the elementary school; what kinds of gains have event were M r. James Whitlow, U ni­ we made, if any? versity of New Mexico, instrumental 9. What is the function of the instrumental program in an elementary school? judge, and Mr. Charles Davis, Univer­ 10. How can better communication be established between teacher training institutions and the public schools to insure a high degree of quality and competency in teachers? sity of New Mexico, vocal judge. (A national trend for quality and a craving for competency is evident. The need arises Schools participating in the festival in the school; then the universities prepare.) were Raton Junior and Senior High 11. What is there in the Orff method or other European methods that we may want to in­ Schools, Clayton Junior and Senior corporate in our own program of elementary school music? High Schools, Des Moines High 12. In what ways can the music program best provide for the gifted child? School, Roy High School (band), Mos- quero High School (band), Springer Junior and Senior High School, Wagon PIANO WORKSHOP Mound High School (band), Cimmar- A piano workshop will be sponsored by the Reidling Music Company free of ron High School (band), Mora High charge July 18. The hours will be 9:00 a.m. until noon. Then 1:30 until 4:30. The School (band). clinician will be Richard Chronister of the Frances Clark Piano School. This Friday was devoted to solos and en­ workshop may count toward certificate renewal. sembles and junior high school and elementary school bands. Saturday Financial Report (From Page 8) morning senior high school bands and 1330 Total Auditions______Total fees collected______$ 637.56 choruses were evaluated. Saturday Total Income 1959 All State Auditions and Clinic______$ 3971.56 afternoon the district chorus and dis­ Total Expenditures For 1959-1960 All-State Audtions and Clinic ...... 2809.72 trict band rehearsed for the evening Total Net Gain ...... _...... - ...... 1161.84 concert. These groups are made up of EXPENSES COVERING 1959-1960 ALL-STATE AUDITIONS AND CLINIC Clinicians ...... —------$1225.00 select students. Saturday evening fea­ Auditioners Expenses ______...______616.13 tured the best solos and ensembles of Secretarial Help ------35.00 the event and the district band and Board Members Expense for All-State Clinic Organization Meeting ______158.00 chorus. Trophies were given to the first Miscellaneous Expenses ------775.59 division winners this year. Total Expenses for 1959-1960 All-State Auditions and Clinic...... $2809.72

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The Opera “ Carmen’' of Bizet's was produced by the music department of Eastern New Mexico University on M ay 12, 13, and 14. The opera, invol- ing the university orchestra and a cast and chorus of approximately 100 people, was under the direction of pro­ fessor David Scott, director of E N M U ’s opera workshop and choral affairs. The opera was given in English. “ Don Giovanni” will be the fourth Mozart opera to be presented by the University of New Mexico Opera Workshop under the direction of Jane Snow. This opera performed in English was presented at the New Mexico Stu­ dent Union on April 26 and April 27. The production was presented with the U N M orchestra under the direction of Dr. Kurt Frederick. The soloists were: Judy Turano (Donna Anna) of Farm­ 3on Giovanni at UNM—Left to Right: James Bratcher, (Don Octavio), Judy Turano, (Donna ington, Nancy Robinson (Donna El­ Vnna), Nancy Robinson, (Donna Elvira), Arthur Barrett, (Don Giovanni) (.UNM Photo) vira), Jean Miller (Zerlina), Arthur Barrett (Don Giovanni), John Penn MENC ELECTION Choral Editor (From Page 17) (Leporello), James Bratcher (Don Octavio), Floyd Haber (Masetto), and The Music Educators National Con- use the breath from the lower Sherman Smith (Commendatore) of erence announces the election of the rib cage. (This materially improves Albuquerque. ollowing officers and members of the singing in pitch, the intonation of Board of Directors: intervals and phrase endings.) Choral Minutes (From Page 17) President (1960-1962)— Allen P. Brit­ (2) Use your breath. In order to pro­ ton, Head, Music Education D e­ duce a full, deep tone the breath The section meeting for choral directors partment, School of Music, Uni­ must flow freely! at the convention in the fall was also spar­ sely attended, exactly seven directors being versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Lastly, open the mouth! Keep the present. Since important business has to be Second Vice-President (1960-1962) jaw relaxed and unhinged. As the transacted at this meeting, I wish more of — Alex H. Zimmerman, Director teeth separate the mouths lengthen; you could plan to stay over until it ends. of Music Education, San Diego the tense and jutted chins become the I need to hear from you if you would (California) Public Schools. idiot's jaw. The tone quality will be­ like to bring your chorus to Albuquerque to Members of the Board of Directors come uniform, free, and warm. Again, sing for the General Meeting. I should sub­ (1960-1964): the correction of strongly ingrained mit at least three names to the president of Howard Hanson, Director, Eastman habits necessitates repeated drill and the NMEA. School of Music, Rochester, New reminders. There are many devices If you have a group that you think York. you can use to impress the students would be sharp next year, think about sub­ Hazel Nohavec Morgan, Professor with the magnitude of the problem. mitting them for tire SWMENC Convention of Music Education, Northwestern As stated previously, the principal planning committee’s consideration this University, Evanston, Illinois. August. A tape, plus statements concerning problem is combating the inertia of your administrations willingness to have you Paul Van Bodegraven, Chairman, human nature in doing anything con­ Department of Music, School of participate, are necessary. If you are in­ trary to the way it habitually responds. Education, New York University, terested, send me a letter, and I will keep If any of your group are dubious, you informed as to details of what will be New York City. demonstrate with a tape recorder, or necessary further. By constitution provision, Karl D. with one section of your choir while Ernst, President of the M E N C for I would like to request from each choral the others listen. Remember that music, director your home mailing address. Please the 1958-1960 biennium, will be the however good, will sound bad when send me a post card with your name and ad­ First Vice President for the 1960-1962 done with an unmusical tone quality. dress if this letter comes to you at your biennium. school address. Do it right now. If you are Continuing members of the Board a choral director and do not receive this of Directors for the 1960-1962 biennium directly from me, but read it in the Musician, are: New York; North Central— Clifton do the same; I either do not have your name, Members at Large: Theodore F. A. Burmeister, Evanston, Illinois; or the mails have again failed me. Normann, Seattle, Washington; Lou­ Northwest — Frank L. D’Andrea Thanks to all who helped make this is G. Wersen, Philadelphia, Penn­ Bellingham, Washington; Southern year’s All-State such a success. Thanks sylvania; Harold C. Youngberg, Oak­ — David L. Wilmot, Tallahassee, especially to Lewis Spencer, Angelo Turano, land, California. Florida; Southwestern— John T. Ro­ Bob Sheets and Joe Carroll who took sec­ Presidents of the M E N C Divisions berts, Denver, Colorado; Western tion rehearsals. for the 1959-1961 biennium: Eastern — Robert Holmes, Hollywood, Calif­ — Gene Fields I — Maurice C. Whitney, Glens Falls, ornia. 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Legal Status (From Page 13) business for profit” are used many Around the Horn (From Page 11) engaging or continuing in business, times in the act and in the application of bands, H. O. Miller, choral director, professions, trades, or callings for and license, but teachers are not men­ and Leroy Jacobs, speech ard drama profit in this state. . For teachers, tioned; and from the purpose of the director. an excise is “ A duty or impost act (the tax was originally levied to The U N M Orchestra gave its fifth levied . . . in the form of exactions raise funds for schools), the N M M T A and last concert of this school year on for license, for permissions to prac­ Legal Status Committee gains the im­ Sunday, M ay 22. The program will in­ tice or conduct certain sports, pression that it was not the intent of clude a Symphony of Edwin Gerschek- trades, occupations, etc.” (W eb­ the legislators to apply his tax to teach­ ski, head of the U N M Music Depart­ ster’s Collegiate Dictionary) ers at all. The Committee is of the ment, Brahms’ Academic Festi/al Over* Exemptions. opinion, further, that levying an oc­ ture, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Is teaching for a lump salary dif­ cupation tax on only one segment of Dukas, and Haydn’s Concerto in D ferent in function and/or purpose an occupational group represents dis­ major played by Walter Keller on the from teaching for individually paid crimination, and that such a tax should harpsichord. tuition fees? By purchasing the license be applied to all members of the group, The Albuquerque Chamber Music I and paying the tax, “ The below named or to none. The Committee thinks Society known in Albuquerque as the i person or firm . . . is hereby author­ that the traditional exemption of Botts Memorial Concerts has oresented ized to engage in business within the teachers from occupational licenses and an interesting and varied program of | State of New Mexico.” However, ! taxes should probably continue, but concerts this season. On the March 27 through the peculiar construction of that this should of course be a matter concert featured was French M u sic! the law, a teacher receiving his teach­ for all the people, through their elected from the 13th to the 18th cen:ury. The ing income all as “ salary” need not representatives, to decide. program included The Unhersity of purchase this permit nor pay the tax. Can the present inequities be New Mexico Madrigal Singers, Charles Since this is an occupation tax, as it remedied ? Davis, director. On the Apri. 24 con­ applies to teachers, these seems to be | In answer to N M M T A President cert the New Mexico Woodwind Quin­ an assumption of difference in function Gillian Buchanan’s question as to what tet performed the Hindemith Quintet and/or purpose between the activity might be done to rectify the present and the Three Piece by Ifcert. The (occupation) of a teacher teaching for situation, Santa Fe officials advised Quintet, composed of Dr. Edvin Stein, a lump salary and one receiving his the teachers to take this matter to the Dean of Fine Arts College, UNM, flute, teaching income from individually paid next state legislative session, working W m . E. Rhoads, U N M , clarinet, M ac I tuition fees. for specific exemption for teachers. A Jones, oboe, James Thornton, U N M , Discrimination against private South Carolina law similar to this one bassoon, and Norman Greenburg, ele- j teachers. carries specific exemption from occupa­ mentary school principal in Albuquer-1 From the wording of the act (the tion licenses and taxes, for teachers que, French horn, has given several terms “ business” and “ engaging in | (To Page 23) (T o Page 21) I

■ 20— ELEMENTARY MUSIC DIVISION . . . STATE CONVENTION AUGUSTA of New Mexico Federation of Music Clubs SPRATT Silver City, New Mexico V- Pres. April 21-22-23, 1960 Elementary The annual State Convention of the New Mexico Federation of Music Clubs was held in Silver City, New Mexico, on April 21, 22, and 23, 1960. The theme for the convention was: “Hear America First.” and music of interesting experiences in collecting American composers was featured. folk music for the operetta, which is The host club for the convention was based upon an incident in New Mexico history. Mrs. Myra is our State Chair­ ELEMENTARY EDUCATION the Silver Harmony Club of Silver City. General chairman for the con­ man of Folk Music, and a New Mexico WORKSHOP AT UNM vention was Mrs. Fred Walker, Presi­ composer of national stature. The Youth in Music Concert was The State Department of Education dent of the Silver Harmony Club, and held Friday afternoon, and was fol­ ind the Music Department of the U ni­ M rs. W . D. Reams, First Vice Presi­ lowed by a joint Senior-Student Ban­ versity of New Mexico will offer a dent of the Silver Harmony Club. quet. Honor guest of the convention workshop in music education for ele- Headquarters for the convention was was Mrs. Eli Weston, our National nentary grade teachers from June 13 the Murray Hotel. Business meetings, Vice President in charge of the W est­ :o June 17. the Junior Concert, and Youth in ern Region, from Boise, Idaho. Mrs. The workshop will be held on the Music Concert, and the Junior Festival Weston spoke at the banquet. Also at :ampus of the University of Nw Mexico was held on the campus of New' Mexico the banquet the fine strong group ind will meet each morning from 8 to Western College. from the Mesilla Valley Music Club 11 a.m. in the Sceince Lecture Hall, On Thursday, April 21, the Col­ of Las Cruces performed. studies will be conducted in rote sing- lege-Community Symphony Orchestra Following the banquet was the tra­ ng, music reading for upper grade under the directiorship of M r. Abram ditional Junior Concert, arranged by ;hildren, use of social instruments in Parotti began the convention with a Mrs. Gertrude Matheny, State Chair­ :he classroom, folk dancing, music as a concert in the Music Building on the man. x»ol for teaching language to the bi- campus of New Mexico Western. An The Junior Festival was held Sat­ ingual child, listening and creative evening concert was presented. urday morning at the Music Building ictivities. The workshop will carry 1 The White Breakfast in honor of on the campus of New Mexico Western semester hour of either graduate or Past Presidents was held on Friday College. It was under the direction of undergraduate credit. morning. Mrs. Charles Lockart, Vice Mrs. A. E. Staub, who is State Festival Instructors for this workshop will President of the First District Past Chairman. be Dr. John M. Batcheller, Associate Presidents Assembly was in charge of At 1:00 p.m. Saturday, there was Profesor of Music Education at the the program. the Installation Luncheon for Seniors, University of New Mexico and Mrs. On Friday at luncheon, Mrs. Ruth at which time Mrs. Weston installed Augusta Spratt, Supervisor of Vocal Myra gave excerpts from her operetta, the new officers. The music was fur­ Music in the Artesia School.s “ Bells of Old Mesilla.” She told of her nished by Carolyn Hibbart, a six- Students who are intersted in enroll­ superior winner in piano. After the ing for this workshop do not need any the College of St. Joseph. His work­ luncheon there was a Board meeting previous musical training. The course shop will be a Piano Workshop in of the new officers with Mrs. Weston. is listed as: Repertoire and Technique. It will run The Junior Luncheon was held at Education (Elem.) 129 and Music from June 27 through July 1 at 1 to 1:00 p.m. followed by the election of Education 129e. 4 p.m. and will carry one semester hour. officers. The entire program under the WORKSHOP AT ST. JOSEPH’S Special attention will be given to the direction of Roy Williams, State Presi­ The College of St. Joseph announced proper development of the muscles in dent from Menaul High School in its summer workshops in music for the practice of technique and its appli­ Albuquerque. 1960. A two credit workshop in Music cation to the wrorks of a few composers. Dr. Harriet Smith of New Mexico Education will run from July 11 A Beethoven sonata from the early, Western College, Silver City, State through 22 at 8 to 11 a.m. Monday middle and late periods will be studied President of the New Mexico Federa­ through Friday. in detail. The workshop is designed for tion of Music Clubs, presided over the M r. James Higgins will teach a por­ private piano teachers and piano musical events and business meetings tion of this workshop emphasizing teachers in the public schools. Mr. of the convention. rhythmic activities for the elementary Mancinelli will be available for private grades. Creative rhythm will be ex­ music lessons during the summer. Around the Horn (From Page 20) plored by Sister Elizabeth Bernard and Mr. Mancinelli is the winner of the concerts in the public schools sponsored Sister Erna Louise will teach rhythm coveted Busoni Prize in Balzano, Italy, by the Record and Transcription Fund reading readiness. This workshop is and was twice a winner of the Ful- of the musicians union. designed for elementary school teachers. bright Scholarship. He has concertized Artesia’s annual junior high school A second workshop will be conducted widely in Europe, the Near East and instrumental music clinic was held by the renouned pianist, M r. Aldo M an- Africa. This year he will play concerts April 29 under the direction of Wallace cinelli who is on the piano faculty at in England and South America. (T o Page 24)

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PAROCHIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL | School in Gallup, New Mexico. is now an established tradition. En­ The Fifth Annual Parochial School ; The band program which was set thusiasm and growth have made the Music Festival which was held on I up in the local schools five years ago event a reality that Albuquerque will March 5 at Albuquerque’s Civic Audi­ showed great advancement in this not relinquish. The band program will torium was the largest thus far accord­ year’s festival, according to Sister Erna move into the high schools next year ing to Sister Erna Louise, director. Louise and Mr. James Higgins, direc­ when St. Pius X will enter it and About 1500 children representing 15 tor. The Albuquerque parochial schools establish a band on a high school level. schools participated in the event which have the privilege of participating in Sister Erna Louise expects the festival was sponsored by the College of St. the band program which is sponsored to come to the attention of even more Joseph. by the College of St. Joseph. M r. James people outside Albuquerque in the The three Catholic high schools Higgins is contracted by the college coming years. were represented by their choral to organize and conduct bands in the groups. The Glee Club from St. M ary’s schools participating. This arrange­ High School was under the direction ment has proved most successful since Df M r. Norman Bell. Mr. Joseph W . none of the parochial schools is able Legal Status (From Page 20) Crant directed the Vincinettes and to finance a full-time band program. and ministers. In view of the favorable M r. Cruz Costillo directed the Pius X I This year M r. Higgins presented two climate towards education in our 3horus. bands in the festival. The beginning country, the Committee is hopeful that Other choral groups were the grade band and the advanced band were New Mexico legislators, if made ichool chorus and the junior high made up of students from th following aware of the present inequities, would rhorus. Sister Elizabeth Bernard di- schools: Holy Ghost, Our Lady of Fa­ assist in taking steps to rectify the •ected the younger group which was tima, Regina Coeli, Sacred Heart, San existing discrimination. The N M M T A nade up of singers from San Felipe, Felipe, St. Charles, St. Theres, Our Legal Status Committee and other it. Anthony’s Boys’ Home, St. Mary, Lady of Lourdes St. M ary and St. N M M T A officers would like to have it. Therese, St. Vincent, St. Anne, and Joseph of San Fidel, New Mexico. membership reactions to the idea of Dur Lady of Fatima. Mr. Higgins was assisted by M r. A1 undertaking such a statewide project. The junior high chorus was under Jarrett who directed several numbers. N M M T A Legal Status Committee he direction of Mr. Grant and singers The theme, “ Steps to the Band,” was Mrs. Norma Prothro :ame from Our Lady of Fatima, Sacred illustrated by a rhythm band from St. Mr. Charles E. Brown Teart, San Felipe, St. Mary, St. M ary’s Grade School and a tonette Dr. Jack R. Stephnson Therese, St. Vincent, Sacred Fleart, band from St. Anthony’s Boys’ Home. (Report written by) •an Ignacio San Jose, and Cathedral : The Parochial School Music Festival Dorothy H. Shoup, Chairman

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Around the Horn ...... (From Page 21) Cleaveland, instrumental music direc­ tor at Highland High School, Albu­ querque. The ENMU Student Chapter’s April meeting featured Mr. Delno C. West of the Los Lunas Training School. Mr. West spoke on “ Music for the Excep­ tional Child” . He was assisted by a Together-We-Sing group of students from the school. Also special guests for the program Basic Elementary Song Series were members of the University Stu­ dent Education Association.— Colette WOLFE • KRONE • FULLERTON Payne, M E N C reporter. INTERLEAVED TEACHER'S EDITIONS Doin's in the band department LINM: Fanfare program, annual pro­ I n t e r l e a v e d T e a c h e r ’ s E d i t i o n s gram to raise money for freshman in lie-flat plastic bindings stay scholarships, was highlighted by the open on desk or piano. Teaching guest jazz woodwind artist Buddy C ol­ helps placed directly opposite each lette from Los Angeles. The program song, broken down with bold cap­ included the 16 piece symphonic dance tions into concise ideas. Available band augmented by a woodwind sex­ for first four books; ready soon for tet, the U N M choir, and the artistry of fifth and sixth. Collette. Bill Rhoads has been on the run among other things judging for the Southern Colorado Music Contest in five different locations with Frank Piersol of Iowa State and Sardoni of B YU . Bill’s final concert M ay 19 in­ cluded the trumpet playing of Jim Whitlow, professor of trumpet at U N M , in Clifton Williams Dramatic Essay. E N M U presented the Elijah O ra­ torio on Palm Sunday with the Uni­ versity Choral Union -of 100 voices and guest soloists. Floren Thompson gave his 12th annual “ Pops” Band Concert on M ay 5. A. Clyde Roller, Amarillo Symphony, was guest director for the high school band and orchestra concert at Artesia March 11. Justin Bradbury is director of the band and Johnnie is director of the orchestra. Interest to children and highest musical quality are basic features of The Albuquerque Civic Symphony this rich and varied selection of soiigs. Musical development combines under the direction of Maurice Bonney with aesthetic values, instrumental experience, rhythmic expression and has presented a series of interesting social aspects. At least two albums of recordings supplement each book. children’s concerts this year. Featured has been Peter and the W olf of Pro- Albums 53, from VOICES OF AMERICA, 58, from VOICES OF kofieff’s with a cartoonist drawing the THE WORLD, 72, from MUSIC SOUNDS AFAR, and 82, from characters as the music progress; com­ PROUDLY WE SING. bined performance of the symphony TOM SAWYER, a play with music. with the Albuquerque Youth Sym­ HOW MAN MADE MUSIC, complete revision, with two added Chapters on American music. phony; and the performance of Saint- GEORGE HINES, Representative Saens Carnival of Animals with ani- ! 504 Crescent Drive, Loveland 5, Colo. mals from the zoo on stage. The sym­ phony has planned an unusual season for 1960-61. Highlighted are three FOLLETT PUBLISHING COMPANY nationally known artist who will per­ form with the symphony. They will be Piatagorsky, cellist, Isaac Stern, violin­ ist. and Phyllis Curtin, soprano. In ad­ dition the symphony will provide a con­ cert for the S W M E N C Convention.