AMEA 2008 Clinicians and
Performers
Anne Cleino Witt
has presented in many states and at national conventions of the Music Educators National Conference and the Midwest Clinic. Dr. Witt is co-author of Teaching Stringed Instruments: A Course of Study, published by MENC. She is author of A Rhythm a Week, published by Warner Bros. Publications. She is consult-
ing editor for the new series Orchestra Expressions, also published by Warner Bros. She taught middle school and high school orchestra and strings for fourteen years in Austin, and was Director of the University of Texas String Project for two years. Most recently, she taught strings and music education at the University of Texas at Arlington. She now resides in Tuscaloosa where her hus- band is President of the University of Alabama. Dr. Witt has served as President of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association and President of the American String Teachers Association. Symphony for twenty years.
She was a professional cellist in the Austin
The premier vocal ensemble in the John M. Long School of Music, the Troy University Concert Chorale is a group of singers performing challenging classical, tradi- tional, and contemporary choral repertoire. The audi- tioned choir boasts a representation from every corner of TROY’s campus, with members from a variety of majors. The Concert Chorale offers students an opportunity for advanced study in various genres of choral music, with emphasis on development of quality ensemble singing, good vocal technique, expression in music, and musical maturity. The group is directed by Dr. Diane Orlofsky, with Vocal/Choral Graduate assistant Tori Lee serving as assistant conductor.
Carl B. Hancock is Assistant Professor of Music Education at The University of Alabama. He teaches courses in band methods, marching band techniques, music sociology and music psychol- ogy in addition to supervising student teachers and advising the UA chapter of CMENC. He is the founder and organizer of the Tuscaloosa Winds, a 115-member symphonic band designed to bring together community and university musicians in the pursuit of lifelong music making. Previously, he served on the faculty at the University of Arizona where he taught courses in music education and directed the symphonic and outreach bands. Hancock was a successful high school band direc- tor in Florida, where he directed band programs at Sebastian River (Sebastian, FL) and Santa Fe (Alachua, FL) high schools. Dr. Hancock is an active researcher and some of his work can be found in the Journal of Research in Music Education, the Journal of Band Research, Arts in Education Policy Review, and the Music Educators Journal. He often presents research and pedagogical ses- sions for band directors and other music educators at national and state conventions. He is past
chair of MENC’s Affective Response Special Research Interest Group and is currently the chair-elect of the Learning and Development Special Research Interest Group for MENC. Hancock holds a Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Florida State University.
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