PROGRAM National Association of Schools of Music SEVENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING November 17-20, 2001 The Fairmont Hotel Dallas, Texas 1 2 COMMISSION/BOARD ACTIVITIES WORKSHOPS FOR EVALUATORS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING KEY TO THE MEETING FLOORS: (GTL) Garden Terrace Level (LL) Lobby Level (BL) Banquet Level Thursday, November 15 1:00 p.m. COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION Oak (BL) 5:00 p.m. COMMISSION ON NON-DEGREE-GRANTING ACCREDITATION State (BL) Friday, November 16 8:00 a.m. COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION Oak (BL) 9:00 a.m. COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY/JUNIOR COLLEGE State (BL) ACCREDITATION 12:00 noon EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LUNCHEON MEETING Garden (GTL) 2:00 p.m. WORKSHOP FOR NEW VISITING EVALUATORS Pavilion (GTL) By invitation only. 2:00 p.m. WORKSHOP FOR EXPERIENCED EVALUATORS Fountain (GTL) By invitation only. 3:00 p.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Parisian (BL) Saturday, November 17 7:30 a.m. WORKSHOP FOR EXPERIENCED EVALUATORS Fountain (GTL) By invitation only. 8:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BREAKFAST MEETING Garden (GTL) 8:30 a.m. WORKSHOP FOR NEW VISITING EVALUATORS Pavilion (GTL) By invitation only. 10:00 a.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Parisian (BL) SEVENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING KEY TO THE MEETING FLOORS: (GTL) Garden Terrace Level (LL) Lobby Level (BL) Banquet Level Saturday, November 17 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION Regency Foyer (BL) 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ORIENTATION FOR MUSIC EXECUTIVES NEW TO NASM Oak (BL) Attendees will be welcomed, have an opportunity to ask questions about NASM, and participate in small group discussions moderated by leaders with years of experience in NASM. Preregistrants will be provided with information about NASM prior to the annual meeting. The session will also include introductions of the NASM Board of Directors and National Office staff. 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. WELCOME ROUNDTABLE FOR WOMEN MUSIC EXECUTIVES Gold (BL) This roundtable provides an opportunity to meet women music executives and to consider common leadership problems. Discussion topics will include career paths of women music executives, and NASM resources for executive development. Attendees are encouraged to prepare questions in advance for discussion by the group. Moderator: Cynthia R. Curtis, Belmont University Sunday, November 18 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR THE ASSOCIATION International (LL) Sponsor: Wenger Corporation 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION Regency Foyer (BL) 2 Sunday, November 18 (continued) 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. REGIONAL BUSINESS MEETINGS These sessions are designed to enable the regions to welcome attendees, conduct their formal business, and discuss issues of concern. Regions 7, 8, and 9 will have an election of officers. Programmatic sessions developed by the regions will be presented in two sets on Monday afternoon. Region 1 Gold (BL) Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah David M. Randall, Brigham Young University, Chair Region 2 Venetian (LL) Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington James L. Murphy, University of Idaho, Chair Region 3 Parisian (BL) Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming Rob Hallquist, University of Northern Colorado, Chair Region 4 Oak (BL) Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin John William Schaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Chair Region 5 Pavilion (GTL) Indiana, Michigan, Ohio Catherine Jarjisian, Baldwin-Wallace College, Chair Region 6 Fountain (GTL) Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia Peter J. Schoenbach, State University of New York, College at Fredonia, Chair Region 7 Continental (BL) Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia Tayloe Harding, Valdosta State University, Chair Region 8 Far East (BL) Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee Roosevelt O. Shelton, Kentucky State University, Chair Region 9 State (BL) Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas William L. Ballenger, Oklahoma State University, Chair 3 Sunday, November 18 (continued) 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR NASM EVALUATION Parisian (BL) for institutions one or two years before the visit This session is designed specifically for representatives of institutions that are formally engaged in the NASM evaluation process. Overall accreditation procedures and the site visit will be the focus. This is a nuts-and-bolts, step-by-step, walk-through of the process. A planning session for institutions which are two to three years before the visit, but not yet in the formal self-study process, will be held in the same meeting room beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The second session will focus on choosing approaches that best fit the current needs of a specific institution. All attendees are welcome to attend both sessions. Charles G. Boyer, Adams State College Patricia Taylor Lee, San Francisco State University Karen P. Moynahan, NASM National Office 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION: THREAT OR OPPORTUNITY? Pavilion (GTL) Alternative Certification is a growing reality. Needs to address the teacher shortage are taking priority over completion of standard teacher preparation curricula. This session will address both the cloud and the silver lining in Alternative Certification. Issues to be included are quality control; the impact on curricula; balances between music and pedagogical studies; and new political issues for teacher preparation, both within and beyond the campus. Analyses based on case studies from several states will be the basis for an open exploration of this critical topic. Presenters: Janice Killian, Texas Woman’s University Randi L’Hommedieu, Central Michigan University Michael Palumbo, Weber State University Brian Runnels, Murray State University Moderator: Mary Dave Blackman, East Tennessee State University 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Gold (BL) MANAGEMENT BASICS: GRANT WRITING During the 2001 Annual Meeting, the Association is sponsoring sessions that consider nuts-and-bolts issues in music administration. The goal is basic orientation to the issues, ideas, and resources associated with the topic. This session addresses the critical need to become proficient at seeking grants, and will discuss grants from national, state, and local governmental agencies; foundations; and corporations. The session will also include the opportunity to review selected successful and unsuccessful proposals, discussing strengths and weaknesses of each. Presenter: Richard Benedum, University of Dayton Moderator: Julia Combs, University of Wyoming 4 Sunday, November 18 (continued) 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. REHEARSALS, ACCOMPANIMENT AND SCHEDULING: Oak (BL) WHAT CAN NEW TECHNOLOGY DO? Many music programs are facing increasing challenges to provide accompanists, schedule small ensemble rehearsals, and deal effectively with large amounts of repertory. Technology offers possible approaches and solutions to these problems. This session will explore the pros and cons of various technical means and provide a case study of solutions developed at one institution that use computer and MIDI technologies. Presenter: Timothy Hester, University of Houston Moderator: Mary Ellen Poole, Millikin University 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. RECEPTION FOR SPOUSES Terrace Gardens (GTL) Host: Ann Tomatz 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. THEORY PEDAGOGY: CURRENT TRENDS, NEW IDEAS Gold (BL) Music theory, especially at the level associated with basic musicianship, is a critical subject for all musicians. Given levels of precollegiate preparation, time and credit-hour pressures, technological possibilities, and the continuing need to develop basic knowledge and skills, effective theory pedagogy becomes a particularly critical matter. This session will provide an overview of current thinking about theory pedagogy, including the impact of technology, integration of basic theory with other studies in music, and helping students learn to connect theory knowledge and skills to the preparation of performances. Presenters: James Faulconer, University of Oklahoma Michael Rogers, University of Oklahoma Moderator: Barbara Staropoli, S.S.J., Nazareth College of Rochester 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. PREPARING FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS, PART I Venetian (LL) Being effective in difficult conversations can be a challenging aspect in any professional setting. These sessions will consider the underlying structure of difficult conversations. The framework discovered will be used as the basis for investigating how executives might prepare for difficult conversations encountered in the workplace. Demonstrations, interactive exercises, and facilitative discussions will be featured. Specific focus areas will be how to handle blame and accusations, strong emotions, and the identity issues that may cause executives and their colleagues to lose their balance. (Part II will continue today from 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) Presenters: Robert Bordone, Harvard Law School Linda Netsch, Harvard Law School Moderator: Douglas Lowry, University of Cincinnati 5 Sunday, November 18 (continued) 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. MUSIC/BUSINESS PROGRAMS: CONTENT AND ACHIEVEMENTS Pavilion (GTL) Over the past twenty-five years, a significant number of institutions have developed degree programs combining music and business studies. There is a significant and healthy variety among these programs. This session will consider evolutions in music, business, and the business of music, and relate these to future possibilities for program content. Presenters: Scott Fredrickson, Loyola University Edward J. Kvet, Loyola University