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The John M. Long School of Music Troy University
Alabama is fortunate to have a comprehensive music edu- cation system that includes collaborations between public and private schools (K-12) and colleges and universities. The following is an “update” on upcoming educational opportunities at TROY University for music students and teachers.
Southeastern United States (SEUS) Honor Choir and Honor Bands Festivals
The 1st Annual Southeastern United States Honor Choir Festival for high school students will be held on Friday January 18 and Saturday January 19th, 2008. Conductor for the Honor Choir will be Dr. Tom Wine, Director of Choirs at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. High school students selected by audition to participate will rehearse as part of a 100 voice honor choir, participate in sectionals/master classes, attend a special Friday night host showcase concert, and present a closing Honor Choir concert on Saturday afternoon. For additional festival information, contact Dr. Michael Hix, Coordinator of Choral Music at TROY University.
The 8th Annual Middle School Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic and Honor Band Festival will be held December 6-8th, 2007. Conductors for the Honor Bands will include Tom Brown, Amanda Ford, and Malcolm Kemp. Composer Larry Clark will serve as composer in residence for the clinic. Middle school students selected by audition will participate in rehearsals with the guest conductors/composer, attend a special prism style “Sounds of the Season” concert featuring the TROY University Symphony Band, and attend guest performanc- es presented by the J.C. Booth Middle School Band (Peachtree City, GA) and the Simpson Middle School Band (Marietta, GA).
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present a final concert on Saturday, December 8th. For additional festival information, contact Dr. Mark Walker, Executive Director of the festival and Associate Director of Bands at TROY University.
The 35th Annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic and Honor Bands Festival will be held January 31- February 2, 2008. Conductors for the Honor Bands will be Fred Allen, Stephen F. Austin University, Douglas Macaulay, West Vancouver Youth Band, and Larry Blocher, TROY University. Composer Sean O’Loughlin will serve as composer in residence for the clinic. High school students selected by audition to participate will rehearse with the guest conductors/composer and attend a Thursday night opening clinic concert presented by the TROY University Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Chamber Ensemble and a special Friday night concert presented by the TROY University Symphony Band.
Additionally,
Honor Band students will attend concerts presented by the Auburn High School Honors Band (Auburn, AL), Cairo High School Symphony Band (Cairo, GA), and the Savannah Arts Academy Silver Winds (Savannah, GA). A special concert given by all 3 high school Honor Bands will bring the Honor Band Festival weekend to a close. For additional information, contact Carla Gallahan, Executive Director of the festival and Assistant Professor of Music at TROY University.
Special AMEA Performance
The TROY University Concert Chorale will perform in concert as part of the 2008 AMEA Conference on Thursday January 10th at 10:30 A.M. The Concert Chorale is under the direction of Dr. Diane Orlofsky.
Scholarship Information and Audition Dates are posted on our website. We invite you to “visit” us at
music.troy.edu or in person soon.
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