2. Ron Chronister, Past President Southwest Division, presented an update on the next Southwest Division Conference. Suggestion for a change in format and a change of conference location were discussed. Change of location was tabled.
3. On Thursday the discussion was centered on teacher evaluation. Updates were presented from each state. Mike Raiber, Oklahoma, led the discussion with accompanying power point presentation on related models and what “first tier” states are implementing. Each state has a unique approach based on their Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and State School Boards goals.
V. Past President Report-Rob Nichols A. Budget committee report – Explained the formation of the Budget Committee and its goals and objectives. A detailed report will be submitted at the May 2013 meeting.
B. Recruiting new officers- Each District President is to submit a possible candidate name for each available office from his/her district. Names should be submitted to Past- President Nichols by December 1st. 2012.
VI. Executive Secretary’s Report-Paul Swofford A. Procedure Reminders B. 2013 Tan-Tar-A room prices ($94.00 plus resort fees and taxes) ($87 for all-state rate)
VII. Vice-President Reports A. Band- Joe Parisi 1. 77 groups applied for one of the 11 spots available for the band area: 11 Middle School/Junior High; 35 High Schools; 4 Community Groups; 13 College/University; 14 Small Ensembles
2. The following are clinic considerations for possible band clinics, Successful horn tips; Chamber music in your band program; Music advocacy and your ability to inspire; Finding the best in your musicians; Teaching technique to young instrumentalists; and A guide for Music teachers.
B. Choral- Ken Tucker 1. Ten choirs were selected for 2013 MMEA conference, several vocal clinics are in the works and titles will be made known shortly.
C. College/University- Cheryl Cifelli 1. Erin Freeman, Associate Conductor of the Richmond Philharmonic will serve as conductor of the All-Collegiate Orchestra.
2. All Collegiate fees are $110.00 per student. 3. MoASTA will put $500.00 towards the cost of the programs.
D. Elementary/Early Childhood- Vanessa Miner 1. There were 10 applications for Elementary/Early Childhood 2013 Performance and 2 groups were selected: The Junior Jay Singers, Beth Burch Director, and Boys Choir of Springfield, Mark Lawley Director.
2. Jill Trinka will present 4 pre-conference sessions, which include Recharge, your batteries! Great music for grades K-8; In-Tune Singing Skills: Techniques and Strategies for Getting Kids to Sing in Tune; Assessment: It’s Easier than you Think; and Let’s Dance: Play Party Games for Everyone.
3. There are shared sessions with the General Music area.
E. General Music- Karen Stafford 1. Shere Khan will be the MMEA General Music performing group. 2. Brian Burnett will present a clinic on performance-based assessment, and a shared clinic with Elementary/Early Childhood. Jill Trinka will present a clinic geared towards intermediate grades and is also presenting for Elementary/Early Childhood. Jean Baker will present on creative music appreciation classes, and Mary Lynn Lightfoot will present two reading sessions.
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Jazz- Rob Babel 1. Performing groups in jazz will be the Rock Bridge HS Jazz Ensemble, Missouri Western State University jazz band and Vocal Edge.
2. There will be a rhythm section clinic led by Jim Widner, Rick Haydon, and two other rhythm 50 MISSOURI SCHOOL MUSIC
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