19th at Nutley and Randolph High From the Publicity Chair
NJSMA
Schools. The bands received comments
from our two adjudicators, Dr. Thomas Additional thanks go to board mem-
North Jersey
McCauley from Montclair University and bers Steve Bell (President), John Pierce (Past
School Music Association
Dr. Adam Brennan from Mansfield President), Pete Pettinelli (President Elect),
njsma.com
University of PA. We would like to thank Nancy Rotondo (Treasurer), Paul Oster
our hosts at both schools for helping to run (Corresponding Secretary), and Joseph
a very successful festival. Congratulations to Stella (Webmaster).
O
ur annual General
Membership Meeting and
all ensembles and their directors for partici- Any member of Region I with infor-
dinner is scheduled at the
pating! mation that is of interest to our member-
Parsippany Holiday Inn on May 4th. This is
The Junior High School Concert Band ship should feel free to contribute to the
as always, an opportunity for members to
Festival will be held May 7th at two differ- ROUND THE REGIONS by giving me a
voice opinions concerning Region activities
ent locations: Randolph Middle School and call at 973 543 2501 x 4740 or by mailing
and procedures in a relaxed atmosphere. It is
Ramapo High School. The bands received the blurb to Gary Quam, Mendham High
really the only time we meet as an organization
comments from Dr. Tom Connors, Charles School, 65 East Main Street, Mendham,
without the pressure of an audition immedi-
Tobias, Darryl Bott, and Bruce Yurko. New Jersey 07945.
ately following a Director’s Meeting. NJSMA
Good luck to all ensembles and their direc- Remember to occasionally browse the
members get a free meal and a chance to
tors. Region’s website [www.njsma.com] for cur-
meet with division chairs and provide input
Please check
www.njsma.com for the rent information about auditions, concerts,
to the organization. Hopefully, you’ll
2010 audition information and updated festivals, etc. Have a good summer!
receive this issue prior to May 4th so that
information.
you are reminded to attend. If not, the
Matthew Spatz and Chris DeWilde
meeting is usually the first Monday in May,
Band Division Co-Chairs
SJBODA
so perhaps next year!
South Jersey Band And
I would like to thank the NJSMA
Choral Division
Orchestra Directors Association
Board members for their support during the
sjboda.org
last two years. These active and involved
Congratulations to all the students
members has served the organization well
who successfully auditioned and participat-
and made my term as president a produc-
ed in the 2009 Junior High School Honors
tive one. I congratulate Pete Pettinelli as he
Chorus. This year’s Treble Choir was con-
assumes the mantle of presidency and offer
ducted by Laura Kosmich of Leonia Middle
him my assistance over the two years of his
School, and the Mixed Choir was conduct-
T
he South Jersey Band &
Orchestra Director’s Association
had many wonderful events
term.
ed by John McDonnell from The College of
during the 2008-2009 school year featuring
Steve Bell, NJSMA President
New Jersey. I would like to thank everyone
our honor ensembles. In addition to the
who offered their facilities, time, and talent
Senior High Band and Orchestra programs,
Elementary Division
to the Junior High School Honors Choirs.
and the Junior High Bands and String
A special thanks should be extended to Dr.
Ensemble programs, the SJBODA hosted
The Region I Elementary Division is
Vincent Rufino of West Morris Central
its 2nd Annual Chamber Ensemble Festival.
pleased to hold the Elementary Choral
High School for providing the concert
At the senior high level, the String
Festival on Wednesday, June 3rd at Thomas
venue, Donna Girvan and George Glock
Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, Brass
Jefferson MS in Teaneck. The application is
for their rehearsal sites, and Mark Donellan
Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, and the
available online at
www.njsma.com. We
and Stevie Rawlings for their audition site.
Percussion Ensemble were highlighted in a
look forward to seeing you there!
The Junior High School Choral
Chamber Ensemble Festival at Delsea Reg.
Rebecca Daino - elementary division chair
Festival is fast approaching! This is a fantas-
HS in late January. These students were
tic way to offer your groups a pre-concert
chosen from the Region audition results
Band Division
performance with an audience and the ben-
and coached and conducted by first class
efit of an adjudicator’s critique. The 2009
educators. (Please refer to the March
Congratulations to all students who
choral festival is being held at Secaucus
TEMPO for more detailed information)
successfully auditioned for the NJSMA
High School on Wednesday, May 6th.
The 18th Annual SJBODA Concert
region bands. All of the ensembles made
Please look for the ensemble application
Band Festival was held on March 9th and
2009 very memorable. We will be celebrat-
online at
www.njsma.com or in the NJSMA
10th at Rowan University where once again
ing our 50th anniversary junior high school
spring mailing. I hope to see you there.
John Pastin served as our gracious host.
concert in March 2010. Please look for spe- Fourteen bands performed over the two-day
cial updates with spectacular conductors
Charles Linnell & Shawn Condon,
festival receiving adjudication and either a
and a possible commission.
Choral Division Co-Chairs
clinic workshop or a sight-reading room
This year’s High School Region
Concert Band Festival was held March 17-
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