Jody Powell,- President, Alabama Vocal Association
As I sit and pen this article, I am amazed at the superb caliber of
the state Alabama. It was so
nice to see and network with so many of our outstanding directors at the AMEA In- service Conference. It truly makes me realize, with great humility, the privilege to lead such a wonderful organization. The AMEA conference was well attended by our fellow AVA colleagues. Thank you all for attending and supporting our sessions. Many of these sessions had more participants than I have ever seen attending. Thank you so much to our
presenters who inspired and encouraged us to take their ideas and gifts back to our classrooms. Thank you especially to Richard Bell with his “Advocacy from the School House to the State House”, John Flanery with “10 Ways to Energize Your Choral Rehearsal Everyday”, Patricia Corbin with “Oldies but Goodies”, Ian Loeppky with “Using Your Computer Tablet as a Music Folder”, and Deborah Baker with “Incorporating Commissions, Guest Conductors, and Artists to Your Music Program”. Thank you also to our wonderful
performing groups. My hat is off to you all who brought such well prepared and enlightening groups to share with us. Greg Fuller and the USM Chorale, Patricia Corbin and the JSU A Cappella Choir, Allen Gillespie and the Hewitt- Trussville High School Chamber Choir, Damion Womack and the Montgomery Academy Upper School Chorus, and Ian Loeppky with the UNA Collegiate Singers, Chamber Choir, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. All of you truly out-did yourselves. The All-State Show Choir had an
incredible experience and performance under the musical direction of our good friend Paul Gulsvig and choreographer extraordinaire Jarad Voss.
It is
overwhelming that these gentlemen can put
together and perform such a
wonderful program in just two days. Great Job! Thank you so much Jane Powell for coordinating this entire effort. Thank you also to our volunteer band, too.
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You guys are awesome! Our accompanists should also be
programs across the fine
choral of
commended for their hard work during the conference. Thank you so much to Terry Moore for accompanying the All- State Show Choir. And a huge thanks to Cathy Shelton for accompanying the “Oldies but Goodies” Session with Patricia Corbin. I am truly honored to be
surrounded by people who are willing to go above and beyond to provide greatness for the conference. Jerry and Jordan Cunningham, who took care of the ASSC risers and platforms and were the liaison to the MPAC crew, Liz Donaldson and her booster parents who provided food during the conference, the AVA Executive Board and AVA Board for making sure everything was done and taken care of… You guys are seriously true servants. Thank you so much to Pat Blackwell, our Executive Secretary, for doing it all…all of the time!
It is now time to look
ahead to the All-State Choral Festival. We are indebted to Samford University, Dr. Joe Hopkins, Dr. Phillip Copeland, Dr. Moya Nordlund and the staff for handling the logistics of a huge festival and allowing it to run smoothly. We look forward to working with
Carl Davis and Ginny White for their dedication to the continuing evolution of our adjudication forms. I hope you all “break-a-leg” with each and every performance you create. Thank you to each and every one
of you who tirelessly work to promote the choral art with your students in the classroom every day. Sometimes it seems like a thankless task, but know this… It is you and your tutelage that really makes the difference in thosestudents lives. Keep up the good work!
See you all in March at All-State.
outstanding
clinicians. The SATB Choir with Dr. Eric Nelson from Emory University, the SSA choir with Dr. Janet Galvan from Ithaca College, the TTBB choir with Dr. John Flanery from USM, the Middle School Mixed Choir with Dr. Elizabeth Parker from the Schwob School of Music at Columbus College, and the Middle School Treble choir with Dr. Judy Bowers from Florida State University. It is also time to think our
about State Choral
Performance Assessments and our State Solo and Ensemble Assessments. Many of you have spent countless hours working with your students across the state to prepare them for this endeavor. I would also like to thank again Dr.
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