From the Editor...
Editor’s Notes Garry Taylor, Editor
Over the past three months, I have developed an enor- mous amount of respect and admiration for two very special people: Lisa Latham and Marcey Ciecierski. Lisa did an outstanding job serving the AMEA as Executive Director, and Marcey was a terrific Editor of the Ala Breve. I find myself overwhelmed at times as I try to fill their shoes. Nevertheless, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the association that has meant so much to me and done so much for me over the past thirty years. Lisa and Marcey have been extremely helpful as I “learn the ropes”. It has also been a real pleasure to work with Becky, John, Tony, and all the dedicated members of the AMEA Board.
In this issue of the Ala Breve, you'll find the complete 2006 AMEA Conference schedule beginning on page seventeen and bios and photos of clinicians and per- formers beginning on page twenty-four. As you will see, January's conference is shaping up to be out- standing. I reprinted Cindy Pass's article concerning on-line conference registration (page thirteen) because of its timely relevance. You will find a con- ference pre-registration form on page fourteen and an MENC membership form on page fifteen.
The
FAME (Future Alabama Music Educators) form can be found on page ten.
Maggie Snyder and the AOA have been busy plan- ning AOA All-State. Turn to page forty-one for com- plete AOA All-State coverage. As always, the state and division calendar of events on page fifty-four will help with your planning and organization.
Let me
encourage you to patronize the advertisers included in this issue as well as the exhibitors at the confer- ence. We have an effective and mutually beneficial partnership with the businesses that support you - the music educators of Alabama.
Please submit articles and photos for publication in future issues of the Ala Breve. I received several positive comments about the August cover photo that Lavell Thrasher submitted. You may submit photos by email as long as they are of high enough quality (resolution) -- 300 dpi usually works well.
Check out the AMEA web site
(
www.alabamamea.org) for on-line versions of arti- cles, calendars, forms as well as division pages with all-state requirements, music lists, etc.
Best of luck to you as you go about your important task of educating Alabama’s young musicians. me know if I can ever help you.
Let
Your students deserve FAME! (Future AlabamaMusic Educators)
If you have a junior or senior high school student who is interested in a career as a music educator, nominate them by November 1 to attend this informative and exciting workshop. It will be held Thursday, January 19, 2006 during the AMEA Conference at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Mail nominations to Tony Pike, Davidson H.S. Band, 3900 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mobile, AL 36609. If you have questions call Tony at 251-221-3090.
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