From the AOA...
Marcy J. Wilson, President, Alabama Orchestra Association
are willing to remain in their positions, meet fellow musicians from across the
with a warm welcome to Jennifer Yun and state of Alabama. In the past we have
Allison Lavender to their ranks. The been fortunate to host nationally
seven district representatives are as recognized conductors and educators to
follows: Dan Hornstein (Northern), work with our fine students, and this year
I am excited to accept the challenge of Jennifer Yun (Central), Roland Lister will be the same. Auditions for All-State
being the Alabama Orchestra Association (East Central), Allison Lavender (West will occur in the end of October or the
President. Before doing so, however, I Central), Felicia Sarubin (Southwest), beginning of November depending on
have to recognize the past leadership of Greta V. Champlin and Beth Hoener your district. Downloadable audition
Penney Adair and say a heartfelt thank (South Central), and Ginger Zingara excerpts will be available in August from
you for all of her contributions. Her (Southeast). Thank you chairs for all the our website: www.alabamaorchestra-
leadership and fortitude during her term many jobs you do!
association.org
as AOA President are a model that I hope Plans for the 2010 All-State I am looking forward to my term
to follow. Festival are well underway. I would like as President and strive to continue the
I feel honored to be able to start to encourage not only all string players high level of excellence that AOA defines.
my term with many of the same great but wind and percussion students to get
officers as last year. The AOA officers are involved in this year’s
as follows: President: Marcy Wilson, festival. Our festival is a
AOA Calendar of events:
Vice-President/President-Elect: Allison great occasion for all
August 1
st: -
All-State excerpts available online
Lavender, Secretary: Felicia Sarubin, and students to gain the
October 15
th -
All State financial forms due (on web)
Treasurer: Daniel Jamieson, and opportunity to perform in
November 15
th -
Posting of All-State Results
Executive Director: Julie Hornstein. I a full orchestra setting.
December 1
st
- Acceptance forms due
would also like to thank the district chairs All-State is also a great
December 5
th
- All-State music mailed
that have such a commitment to AOA and outlet for students to
18 August 2009
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