AMEA 2007
Clinicians and Performers
Dr. John Ratledge is currently in his third year as Director of Choral Activities at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Ratledge is Area Chair of the Graduate Choral Conducting Program, con- ducts University Singers, and teaches conducting, literature, and pedagogy. Professor Charles Snead, Director of the School of Music, states that in just one year "John Ratledge has revitalized our choral area, bringing a dynamic level of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the program. The results he achieves are amazing. We look forward to a bright future with John on the podium." Ratledge made his European conducting debut in 1996 with the Fliharmonia Sudecka of Walbryzychu, Poland, and since that time, he has conducted orchestras in France, Greece, Hungary, Romania, and Spain. Dr. Ratledge has conducted over 200 clinics throughout the United States, in addition to conducting All
State and Region Choruses in Alabama, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. He has been a convention headliner at the Texas and Georgia Music Educators Association, as well as the Georgia and Tennessee American Choral Directors Association. Named to Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 1996, 1998, and 2005, Ratledge holds membership in the National Collegiate Choral Organization; American Choral Directors Association; Alabama, Georgia, and Texas Music Educators Associations; Alabama Vocal Association; Texas Choral Directors Association; Music Educators National Conference; Phi mu alpha Sinfonia, music fraternity; Pi Kappa Lambda, national music honor fraternity; Kappa Delta Pi, education honor society; and has been named Outstanding Young Man of America in 1978, 1982, 1985, 1987-1990. Most recently, he was named Distinguished Alumnus at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
The ACappella Choir is the pre- mier vocal ensemble at JSU. With a wide base of participants, it is the per- fect chance for anyone at JSU to enjoy choral music. With concerts in the fall and spring, it is a wonderful opportuni- ty for a student to perform classical choral repertoire. Performing major classical works along with other styles, the ACappella Choir enjoys a rich his- tory as a highly respected vocal ensem- ble. In addition, students in the A Cappella Choir have the opportunity to perform in the Madrigal Dinner, which occurs in the first part of December. Students may participate in A Cappella Choir by audition.
Jed R. Smart is a native of Lake Harding, Alabama and a graduate of Smiths Station High School where his band director was Mr. Rick Teel.
He attended the University of Alabama receiving the
Bachelor of Science (Music Education - Instrumental) degree in 2001. Mr. Smart completed his Master of Science Degree in Music Education in 2005 at Troy University in Troy, Alabama and is currently working towards his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Music Education at Boston University. Mr. Smart is Associate Director of Bands at Smiths Station High School in Smiths Station, Alabama where he is a beginning band instructor, Conductor of the SSHS Concert Band, Assistant to the Marching and Symphonic Bands, and arranger for the "Panther Spirit" Marching Band. The SSHS Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Smart, has received numerous superior ratings at the District and State level.
Professional affiliations include Delta Sigma Pi, International Association of Jazz Educators, National Band Association, Alabama Bandmasters Association, Alabama Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, and the Alabama Education Association. He has served as Vice-Chairman for the Alabama Independent School Association - Band Division and is currently the State Chairman for the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and Resident conductor of the American Legion Boy's State. Mr. Smart resides in Smiths Station, Alabama with his beautiful wife, Abby.
38 October 2006
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