AMEA 2007
Clinicians and Performers
The Alabama Wind Ensemble has been an inte- gral 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 university.
This Husa, Christian Lindberg, Eugene Rousseau, Arturo Sandoval and Allen Vizzutti.
select group of fifty musicians is dedicated to the excep- tional performance of the finest new and traditional wind band and chamber wind repertoire. The ensemble holds a long tradition of excellence, having been selected to per- form for national and regional conventions of the College Band Directors National Association and the prestigious World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. Additionally, the ensemble has appeared with numerous world-renowned soloists and conductors including Brian Bowman, Frederick Fennell, Donald Hunsberger, Karel The Alabama Wind Ensemble contin-
ues its tradition to promote new works for wind band as part of its ongoing mission. This year the group will perform pre- mieres of works by Donald Grantham, Richard Saucedo and Anne McGinty.
Becky Rodgers
is currently in her 13th year as band director at Ft. Payne High School and in her 27th year of teach- ing. She has served as the band director at Lynn high School (Class C), West Point High School (Class CC), Ft. Payne Middle School, (Class F), and Ft. Payne High School (Class B, Class BB). While under her direction all of these bands have earned superior ratings at the ABADistrict and State Festivals. The Ft. Payne High School Band has also performed for the 2003 AMEA In-Service Conference and the 2006 South Eastern United States Band Clinic at Troy University. All of these bands have been non-auditioned, inclusive bands. The Ft. Payne City Chamber of Commerce hon- ored her as the 2005 Educator of the Year. Ms. Rodgers has served on the Board of the Alabama Bandmasters Association representing two districts and has served as the President of the Alabama Music Educators Association. She is currently serving as the Past-President of the AMEA and coordinator of the FAME: Future Alabama Music Educators program that was begun during her presidency. Ms. Rodgers serves as an adjudicator and guest-conduc- tor throughout Alabama and Georgia. She also presents Student Leadership Workshops for marching bands during the summer.
Ms. Rodgers is a member of the National Band Association and Phi Beta Mu Music Honor Fraternity.
The Edgewood Percussion Ensemble is an auditioned group of twenty-two fifth graders, who meet once a week after school to experience the rhythms and flavors of World Music Drumming.
The ensemble
works on teamwork, self-discipline, respect, and unity. In past years, this group has performed in concert with the Birmingham Children's Choir, for Fine Arts Night at Edgewood, and at the Homewood City School's Showcase program with the middle and high school percussionists.
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