CHORUS DIVISION Richard Murphy, Vice President
Music is a 21st Century Skill
As you will probably recognize, the above title is the theme for the 2011 IMEA All-State Conference. In keeping with the theme for this year, several articles in the Fall 2010 edition of the IMEA Journal were also dedicated to this very important topic. As I pointed out in my Fall article, 21st
Century Skills: “A New Vision for
Education” is potentially a very important initiative, and it is in the best interest of music educators to keep informed regard- ing the direction of this project.
In addition to concentrating on the 21st Century Skill project, music (and allied arts) educators continue to face financial hardships. Tese hardships are caused by a combination of things: the current recession, the lack of an equitable funding source for public education in the State of Illinois, and our constant battle regarding advocating for a “place at the table” when it comes to discussions regarding curriculum in our schools (both public and private).
Although at times the task at hand seems insurmountable, I remain optimistic and I am confident that we are making progress. Music is truly a 21st
Century
Skill . . . as a matter of fact, it is a skill for all centuries!
I wish you all the best for the closing of the fall semester and I hope that you have a peaceful and prosperous holiday season. I hope to see you in Peoria in January of 2011 for what promises to be another outstanding IMEA All- State Conference!
Richard Murphy Chorus Division All-State Events 2011
GATHERINGS: Lobby Sing
for All Conference Registrants Conducted by Joy Schertz
IL–ACDA Reception for Choral Directors
Hosted by Brett Goad and Beth Best MEETINGS:
IMEA Chorus Division District Representatives Meeting
IMEA Chorus Division OPEN Meeting Riverside Church
CLINIC/ DEMONSTRATIONS:
ChoIr or ChorUS: Group Teaching,
Lasting Individual Results Robert Sinclair and Brett Nolker, Clinicians
Music Theory, Sight-Singing, Curriculum, Creating a Positive Climate/Attitude Paul Rausch and Jeremy Little, Clinicians
Westmont Jr. High Swing Choir Catherine Delanoy, conductor
SIUE Concert Choir Joel Knapp, conductor
Downers Grove South HS Madrigals Laura Coster, conductor
Dunlap HS Madrigals Jen Reece, conductor
Rockridge HS Chorus Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger, conductor
Macomb HS Concert Choir Melanie Butcher, conductor
Solo/Ensemble or American Idol? Lori Smits, clinician
How Do I Sing That? Choral Director as Voice Teaching Professional? (Sponsored By Illinois NATS) Kerry Walters, clinician
How to Present A Madrigal Dinner Highland High School Madrigal Singers Lori Ruebhausen, conductor
CONCERTS:
Marian Catholic HS Girls Glee Michelle Howisen, conductor
Plainfield East HS Concert Choir Aubrey Dunham, conductor
The Kapelle (Concordia University) Charles P. Brown, conductor
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