AMEA 2013 Clinicians Incorporating Commissions, Guest Conductors, and Artists to Your Music Program - Friday, 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Deborah L. Baker is Associate Director of Bands at Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa, AL. Previous band positions include: Flat Rock Middle School, Auburn Junior High School, and Perry Middle School. Her bands have commissioned works by Julie Giroux, Johnnie Vinson, Gary Gilroy, Michael Golemo, and Andy Poor. Guest artists appear at concerts and the bands regularly have guest conductors in the classroom. Her ensembles consistently receive Superior ratings at Music Performance Assessment. Her bands have been featured at the National Middle School Conference, GMEA Conference, Southeastern United States Band Clinic, and UGA Middle School Band Festival. Mrs. Baker believes every performance should affect the heart and soul of the musicians.
Organizing Your Notes, Teaching, and Life - Friday, 9:15 - 10:15 am
Brian K. Cocke is in his eleventh year teaching K-5 Music at Chalkville Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama. He holds his B.S.E., M.A., and Ed.S. Degrees in Choral/Vocal Education from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa as well as his National Board Certification.
Warming Up Our Concert Bands Before MPA: What We Gleaned from Experts, Experience, Observation, and Research Friday, 9:15 - 10:15 am
Carl B. Hancock is Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Alabama. He holds degrees in music education and a certificate in college teaching from the Florida State University. Dr. Hancock directed high school bands in Florida where the achievements of his concert and marching groups led to the state association honoring him as a model of “Young Band Director Success.” Before coming to Alabama, he served as assistant professor of music education and directed the middle school outreach band at the University of Arizona. Dr. Hancock serves as AMEA President-Elect and as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Research in Music Education. He has published in the research journals for a variety of organizations including those sponsored by the American Bandmasters Association and the National Association for Music Education. His conference presentations include numerous state, national, and international sessions having presented at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic among others.
Kenneth Ozzello is Director of Bands and Professor of Music at The University of Alabama. Dr. Ozzello joined the University faculty in 1989. He holds the Bachelor of Music in Music Education and the Masters of Music in Wind Conducting degrees from West Virginia University; he earned the Doctorate of Education from The University of Alabama. Dr. Ozzello is the conductor of the Alabama Wind Ensemble and director of The University of Alabama “Million Dollar Band. In addition to Dr. Ozzello's duties with the University band program, he teaches several academic classes in the School of Music, including graduate and undergraduate conducting and music education methods classes. He maintains a busy national schedule of guest conducting, clinics and adjudication. Dr. Ozzello has recently been inducted into the prestigious American Bandmasters Association.
Justin P. Ward is currently the Assistant Director of Bands at Pelham High School. His responsibilities include conducting the 3 concert bands, 2 jazz bands, and the 255-member marching band. He previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with University Bands at The University of Alabama. Justin holds a B.S. in Music Education (2005), M.A. (2010) in Music and Secondary Education, and an Ed.S in Secondary Education (2011) from The University of Alabama. Justin received the Most Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2011) from the College of Education and the Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012) from School of Music. Justin also taught in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as the Director of Bands (Aynor Middle School), Assistant Director of Bands (Aynor High School), and Instructor at Coastal Carolina University. Justin has written over 100 music arrangements for over 40 high schools/universities that have been heard at the nation’s top sporting events including the NCAA Final Four and the BCS National Championship.
Crank Up Your Classroom with
QuaverMusic.com - Friday, 8:00 - 9:00 am
Quaver Team member Chris Murphy lives and breaths music. Impacted by this art form he has performed on stage and screen as a singer/songwriter and actor for over 20 years. With a degree in Theatre from Los Angeles’ EL Camino College he continued his studies in improvisation with the Groundling and other comedic troops in LA and Nashville. He was also a part of the 2004 national champion speech and debate team, is a current member of Toastmasters and likes long walks on the beach! Join Chris as he shares his love for music and this exciting general music program.
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