From the AVA...
Damion Womack, President, Alabama Vocal Association Get Involved!!
It is my pleasure and privilege to serve as your President. Over the years, The Ala- bama Vocal Association has allowed me to grow as an educator, as a conductor, and as a person. I have been able to serve as a coordinator and monitor for All-State and Honor Choirs, to present interest sessions, and to conduct choral groups at confer- ences. Each of these experiences has been memorable, satisfying, and valuable.
Thanks to the association, I have been able to learn from some of the most highly respected music educators in Alabama. I am sure that many of you have had some of the same opportunities. I truly believe that we have one of the best vocal organi- zations in the South. Over the years, AVA has grown from having one SATB All- State Choir to having six All-State Choirs, as well as an Honor Choir at AMEA. This
is due to all of your hard work and dedica- tion to choral music in our State.
Our organization offers countless opportu- nities for teachers and students to grow and to learn more about choral music. Please, take advantage of all the wonderful learn- ing opportunities our organization pres- ents. Please, let the AVA Board know if you would like to help in any way, because we need your help. This is your organiza- tion: Please, take advantage and Get Involved!!
This year’s Fall Workshop will be held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham on September 5-6, 2008. A full schedule of events and registration will be sent to you in the mail by Pat Blackwell. Dr. Kevin Fenton, Associate Director of Choral Activities at Florida State Universi- ty, and Dr. Rollo Dilworth, Director of
From Research... Diane Orlofsky, Chairman, Research Division CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Alabama Music Educators Association Research Poster Session
AMEA In-Service Conference January 22-24, 2009 University of Alabama
We had a great time at last year’s poster session and the Higher Education Division decided to make this an annual event at the AMEA In-Service Conference.
PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING BY NOVEMBER 1st, 2008: Abstract of research, either completed or in-progress
Any research genre accepted (philosophical, historical, qualitative, quantitative, behavioral) No more than 750 words
Separate sheet of paper with author(s) information, current contact information, and institutional affiliation
Submit to
dorlof@troy.edu
Subject line: AMEA 2009 Research Poster Session (please, only WORD documents)
Graduate students are encouraged to send their work, too! ala breve 19
Choral Activities at North Park Univer- sity, will be our fea- tured clinicians. In
addition, we will have informative interest sessions, reading sessions sponsored by Hal Leonard, concerts presented by estab- lished choirs, and All-State music reading sessions. Please plan to attend!
The Fall Workshop is also a time for us to talk and socialize as we prepare for anoth- er successful school year. This year, in an effort to get younger teachers more involved, we will offer a special lunch invitation for teachers who have taught for five years or less. If you are a new
teacher, or if you are in your 5th year of teaching, please plan on joining us for this event. If I or any member of our Board can be of any help to you, please let us know. We are here to serve you!!
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