Higher Education
HED Focus on Applied Music Studies for Future Teachers Dr. Kimberly Walls, President, Higher Ed Division
According to the Alabama teacher certification standards, each music teacher should demonstrate the ability to per- form at an advanced level in one applied area, demonstrat- ing technical accuracy and musical expression. This ability is developed through college-level applied music studies. The HED theme for the AMEA conference this year is the role of applied music studies in the development of school music teachers.
All college-level music instructors are invited to come and participate in the conference, especially the newcomers to Alabama higher education listed below. Alabama State University: William Ashbourne (Music Business), Isaac Bell, Jr. (Lower Brass/Assistant Band Director), and Carly Johnson (Upper Brass). Samford University: Joseph Hopkins (Dean). Troy University: Michael Hix (Voice/Theory), Tim Phillips (Clarinet), and Robert W. Smith (Music Industry). University of Alabama: Andrea Cevasco (Music Therapy), Paul Dease (Choral Music Education), Jenny Mann (Bassoon), Osiris Molina (Clarinet), Doff Procter (Voice), Thomas Robinson (Theory), Peter Rovit (Violin), and Nancy Taylor (Trumpet). University of Alabama in Birmingham: Bonnie Pomfret (Voice/Opera) and William Price (Theory and Technology). University of Alabama in Huntsville: C. David Ragsdale, (Director of Bands). University of South Alabama: Jody Pendleton (Choral Music). We welcome all of you and are here to serve you. If there are other newcomers, please let us know. A number of HED sessions focus on our theme, beginning with the Higher Education Mixer on Thursday afternoon. The mixer is an opportunity for all higher education music faculty to meet and discuss the role of applied studies and ensembles in the music education curricula at their colleges and uni- versities.
Following the mixer on Thursday, the first-ever concert sponsored by the Higher Education division will occur at 6:00 p.m. Higher education applied faculty from across the state will perform "old chestnuts" and "new favorites" of solos and ensembles that they have found valuable in the development of undergraduate musicians. Each performer will provide program material describing why their chosen composition is of educational merit. Part Two of the con- cert will be held Friday at 4:00 p.m., with additional facul-
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ty contributing performances and program material. The program material will also be submitted to Ala Breve for publication. We are truly excited about the collaboration among our membership to "pull off" the performances. Concert performers include: Lori Ardovino (clarinet), University of Montevallo; Don Bowyer (trombone), University of Alabama in Huntsville; Caterina Bristol (oboe), Alabama State University; Doug Bristol (trom- bone), Alabama State University; Pamela-Teresa Burns (soprano) Alabama State University; Martin Cochran (euphonium), University of Montevallo; Gene Fambrough (percussion), University of Alabama at Birmingham; Kathryn Fouse (piano), Samford University; Denise Gainey (clarinet), University of Alabama at Birmingham; Jane Watwood Gibbs (piano), University of Montevallo; Bessie Hunter-Shelton (soprano), Lawson State Community College; John Jinright (piano),
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University; Carly Johnson (trumpet), Alabama State University; Joel Jones (piano), Alabama State University; Laura Parsons (trumpet), Stillman College; Bill Schaffer (horn), Auburn University: Skip Snead (horn), University of Alabama; Melanie Williams (soprano), University of Montevallo; Charles Wood (baritone), University of Montevallo; and Karen Young (soprano), University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Friday afternoon, James Zingara will present "The Role of Applied Teaching in the Development of Music Educators," a session exploring how to develop independ- ent musicianship in applied students. Dr. Zingara will also discuss other aspects of the applied professor's role in cre- ating a culture of music at the university and in the com- munity. Thursday afternoon's Higher Education interest session features Dr. Carl Hancock presenting information about a current "hot" topic in education across the nation: "Is There Really a Shortage of Music Teachers?" Friday morning will be our annual breakfast business meeting and election of president of HED. HED members will also be interested in attending music education research sessions by Dr. Roy Legette scheduled for Friday. Numerous other higher education faculty from Alabama are presenting ses- sions for other divisions of AMEA that you'll want to attend.
Kimberly C. Walls
kim.walls@auburn.edu (President) Jeannette Fresne
jfresne@usouthal.edu (Secretary- Treasurer)
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