AMEA 2008 Clinicians and


Performers


Andrea Coleman is the Artistic Director and


Founder of Cantabile Youth Chorale, a Jackson based choir for girls in grades 3-12. Mrs. Coleman was the Movement Instructor for Level I at the University of Mississippi in the spring of 2007. She has completed Level I - III Orff Certification with a Master Class Certificate with Jos


Wytock and Level 1 Kodaly training. Mrs. Coleman is the 1999 recipient of the Outstanding Young Music Educator given by the Mississippi Music Educators Association. She serves on the board of MMEA as editor of the MMEA Journal and Past-President of the Elementary Division. She is also a board member with the Jackson Choral Society and the current president of the MS Orff Chapter. She is a graduate of Delta State University where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music Education with a vocal emphasis.


Joseph Coleman is the music specialist at St. Richard Catholic School and has been teaching general music for the ele- mentary classroom for 18 years. His expertise is in working with elementary children teaching singing, recorder, folk danc- ing, and playing of barred instruments. Mr. Coleman has completed Level I - III Orff Certification with a Master Class Certificate, with Jos Wytock, and has level I of Kodaly training.


In addition to being the principal accompanist for


Cantabile Youth Chorale, he also serves as accompanist for the MMEA Elementary Honor Choir. He is currently a board member of the Jackson Choral Society and the MS Orff Chapter. He is a graduate of Delta State University where he earned his Bachelor of Music Education with a vocal emphasis.


The Alabama Wind Ensemble has been an integral part of the University of Alabama School of Music for twenty-two years, and holds a rich reputation as one of the premier ensembles of Alabama's flagship universi- ty. This select group of fifty musicians is dedicated to the exceptional performance of the finest new and tra- ditional wind band and chamber wind repertoire. The ensemble holds a long tradition of excellence, having been selected to perform for national and regional con- ventions of the College Band Directors National Association and the prestigious World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles.


Additionally, the


Christian Lindberg, Eugene Rousseau, Arturo Sandoval and Allen Vizzutti. tradition to promote new works for wind band as part of its ongoing mission.


ensemble has appeared with numerous world-renowned soloists and conductors including Brian Bowman, Frederick Fennell, Donald Hunsberger, Karel Husa, The Alabama Wind Ensemble continues its


In his seventh year at Hoover High School, Harry McAfee


has had 34 years experience as band director at Bottenfield Junior High, Minor, Gardendale, Shades Valley, and now Hoover High School. In his eleven years at Shades Valley High School he implemented a team teaching concept that built the band from 29 members to over 230. His bands have always received highest ratings on both the concert stage and the marching field. Mr. McAfee received his Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Montevallo. He also earned a Master of Science Degree at the University of Illinois placing emphasis on instrumental conducting and literature. He is retired from the U.S. Army Reserve after 26 years of service with the 313th Army Band. In the December 2003 edition of School Band and Orchestra Magazine, Mr. McAfee was included in the sixth annual 50 Directors Who Make a Difference feature, which spotlights one director from each state in the nation for their dedication to music education. Memberships include the Alabama Music Educators, Music Educators National Conference, The National Band Association, The International Trumpet Guild, and Phi Beta Mu Honorary Band Directors Fraternity. Mr. McAfee is cur- rently President of the Alabama Bandmaster’s Association.


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