Elementary/General Division Sharon August, President
The 2011 AMEA In-Service Conference in Montgomery was an extraordinary success, thanks to the leadership of our Executive Director, Garry Taylor, excellent
participants,
presenters, and
enthusiastic outstanding
performances! Karen Medley delighted us with classroomfriendly lessons; Dave Holland led us in a drum circle and gave us many ideas for drumming in the classroom; Chris Byars and Dr. Ken McGuire led us in informative sessions; The Gallinas previewed all
wonderful publications; Brad Bonner shared his classroom lessons; and Dr. John Feierabend entertained and informed us with two new sessions! In addition, we heard two outstanding choral
performances, one by
Montgomery Academy Choir with director Cliff Huckabee, and another by BirminghamChildren’s Choir UnaVoce’ with director, Amanda Klimko. Thank you to all who participated in Montgomery and helped to make this a conference to remember.
I amespecially appreciative of thosewho filled out the conference evaluation forms. I have read all of your comments, andwill share themwith President-Elect, Beth Davis. I am sure Beth will use your suggestions in planning next year’s conference. Therewere several common threads. One was the request for more exhibitors. We had hoped that the move to Montgomery would encourage more exhibitors, andwe had the space for them to be there. Beth will be working with Garry to encourage more participation, but the decision to exhibit is made on a corporate level
in the individual
23 at Loyola University. Brownlee will advance to the National Semi-Final round to be held at the Metropolitan Opera in NewYork City during the second week of March, 2011.
The University of South Alabama Department of Music hosted its first Double Reed Week January 25th-27th,
ala breve
The day after the festival, Saturday, October 8, the Alabama Chapter of AOSA and the Elementary Division of AMEA will jointly offer a workshop featuringDena Byers. Youwon’twant to miss this workshop, so mark your calendars!
I am pleased to recognize the 2011-13 slate of officers elected by the membership at the Elementary/General Business meeting. Joining President, Beth Davis:
President-Elect: Karla Hodges Secretary: HeatherAtkins Treasurer: Lea Hoppe Hospitality: Katie Hoppe-McQueen
I would also like to recognize the outstanding service of the outgoing governing board. The hard work and excellent dedication of Beth Davis, Dr.
2011. Activities included a reedworkshop and masterclasses with USA double-reed faculty member Dr. Rebecca Mindock (oboe) and guest Dr. Kirsten Boldt- Neurohr (bassoon). The event culminated with a recital featuring Dr. Mindock and Dr. Boldt-Neurohr.
Auditions for the University of South
companies. If you have any personal contacts with exhibitors, please encourage themto come toAlabama next year. Other suggestions for scheduling and presenterswill bemost helpful as the planning begins for 2012.
their
On the AMEA website, please note the announcement and commitment formfor the 2011 AMEA Elementary Music Festival,whichwill take place on Friday, October 7, at Samford UniversityWright Center with clinician Dena Byers.
I
encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to give your students the experience of singing quality literature with a nationally recognized clinician in an outstanding performance venue.
Sara Womack, Lea Hoppe, Dan Norris, and Heather Atkins have helped make the last two years very successful for our division. It has been a privilege and an honor serving on the AMEA Governing Board as President of the AMEA Elementary/General Division and I look forward to continuing as Vice President.
Please do not hesitate to e-mailme if you have any questions, comments, or concerns –
sharonaug@gmail.com Upcoming Dates
• • March 5-AOSAWorkshop with
BethAnn Hepburn at Minor Community School – 9:00-3:00.
May 6-7-ACDA Young Voices
atAuburn University. •
June 6-17-Orff Schulwerk Level
II Certification at Samford University. •
• • • June 20-24-AL AOSA Music
Camp at Trinity United Methodist Church.
October 7-AMEA Elementary
Music Festival with Dena Byers at the Wright Center, Samford University.
October 8-AMEA/AOSA Joint
Workshop with Dena Byers at Samford University.
November 9-12-AOSA 2011
ProfessionalDevelopment Conference in Pittsburg, PA.
Alabama Department of Music are scheduled for March 12 (vocal auditions only) and April 2. Please visit the department
website information about
at
http://www.southalabama.edu/music/ for more
audition
requirements, scholarship availability, academic programs, information.
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