AMEA 2011 Clinicians and Performers
HYO is a vital resource for education, practice and performance. It’s a training ground for learning teamwork, discipline and meeting challenges that will help the young musicians excel whether it is in engineering or science. Now in its 50th year, the Huntsville Youth Orchestra invites students from across the Valley studying orchestral instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and harp) to audition for a position in the HYO program, one of the Southeast’s premiermusical organizations for young people. The orchestra programoffers six levels of performance, three are auditioned. Students 6-18 partake in a fun,musical experience thatmay last a lifetime; learn cooperation, discipline and patience instilled through practice and performance, and develop intomusicianswho are appreciative listeners and dedicated performers. The HYO’s performance at the conference will featureAct of Congress (see below).
“One of the freshest sounding, exuberant bands in all of the known acoustic universe.” Dave Higgs-Nashville Public Radio
Hailing From Birmingham,Alabama, the organic sound of Act Of Congress combines hook ladenmelodies, compelling songwriting, and intelligent acoustic instrumentation that’s rapidly gathering attention throughout the country.Having released their debut album “Declaration” (2008), Act Of Congress’ sound is grounded, approachable and technicallymasterful. In two short years, the band has been recognized by the likes of Paste Online, SXSW, Disney, NACA,APCA(finalist forAPCA2010 Best Band ) and Billboard (winning the 2008DiscMakers IMWSAward.)Afeatured artist on the nationally syndicatedWoodsongs Old Time Radio show,AOC has also worked with Live Nation, opening VIP areas for artists such as JohnMayer, EdwinMcCain, TobyKeith,Alan Jackson, and
recently taped a live broadcast for XM radio.With lush harmony, articulate instrumentation and a live show that will leave you speechless,Act of Congress’musical vistas sweep fromthe ground breaking sounds ofNickel Creek,MuteMath, and JohnMayer to the weaving soundscapes one might find sprinkled throughoutMatthew Perryman Jones or Radiohead. Timeless compositions of masterful lyrics and musicianship abound throughout each song, combining vintage acoustic instrumentation with sweeping layers of varied musical roots to create a truly magical experience. Act of Congress will perform with the Huntsville Youth OrchestraThursday at 1:00 PM. In addition, theywill performin the lobby area in front of the exhibit hall between 10:00 and 10:20 and 10:45 until 11:15AM. on Thursday.
Dr.MarkDeGoti
is the newly appointed Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Auburn University. Prior to joining the faculty at AU, Dr. DeGoti taught at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL. He received his Doctorate of Music in Brass Pedagogy at the IndianaUniversity Jacob’s School ofMusic. In addition, he holds aMaster ofMusic in Trumpet Performance from Indiana University and prior to that, he received a Bachelor ofMusic both in Trumpet Performance and Music Theory from the University of Michigan. Dr. DeGoti has maintained an active performing career while teaching. He has played with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, Peoria Symphony, and the Eastern Illinois University Faculty Brass Quintet. He has also collaborated with artists such as Leanne Rimes, The Tommy Dorsey Band, The Indianapolis Chamber Brass, and The Michigan Brass. Dr. DeGoti can be heard on several recordings with the Owensboro Symphony as well as on the Klavier Records label with the Philharmonia Á Vent. He has also attended the Aspen Music Festival, Roundtop Festival Institute, and the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy for high school. Recently, Dr. DeGoti also served on faculty at the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan. His teachers include John Rommel, Charles Daval, RayMase,Marie Speziale and Tom Booth.
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