and our division chairs are working tire- lessly with audition chairs, managers, re- hearsal and concert hosts, and many other volunteers to bring some of the finest musi- cal experiences to our region. Our goal is to help every program in North Jersey by providing your students a chance to hone their own individual skills by preparing professional-level solo repertoire; by having a positive and intensive audition process; and by bringing together some of the finest school musicians in our honor ensembles under the direction of the finest conductors in their respective fields. As many of us do, I can remember back to my own experi- ences in honor ensembles and how inspir- ing it was to be in those groups with such outstanding conductors. I will never forget my experience with the late Walter Chest- nut and the musical passion and intensity he brought to every rehearsal and our final concert. This was a pivotal moment for me, and I hope that through all of our efforts we are able to bring the same rewarding experi- ences to all of the students in our region and throughout New Jersey. As we begin our busiest time of the year, I need to thank all of our board members and region vol- unteers for their tireless work throughout the year thus far. Their task is enormous, and we are all the benefactors of their love of what they do and the professionalism with which they approach their work. We are happy to partner with all of the North Jersey school music programs and their di- rectors as we continue to provide the finest musical experiences to our students. As one season ends, others begin with
much fanfare and flourish, and I wish all the members of the NJSMA the very best for your winter season of exciting new en- sembles, great concerts and performances, and honor ensembles, all of which celebrate the outstanding musicianship of our stu- dents. While all of this is happening, I en- courage all of the NJSMA members to take a moment to step back and enjoy the fruits of your work, and spend some time with loved ones, good friends, and anyone else special to you in your life. This is a great time to be living, working, and teaching in North Jersey, and I wish you all noth- ing but the best as we continue through this school year. Please visit our website (www.
NJSMA.com) for updated information, application, forms, audition requirements
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and anything else concerning our Region. As always, please contact me or any one of the board members if we can assist you in any way.
Peter Bauer
NJSMA President Orchestra Division
Nate Lienhard and Michael Holak Orchestra Division Co-Chairs
The Region 1 Orchestra Division is ex- cited to announce the events for 2013-14! Our guest conductor for the high school orchestra will be Peter Brye, director of the Reading Symphony Youth Orchestra and assistant principal cellist with the Reading Symphony Orchestra. Kim Chiesa, string teacher in the Randolph Township School District, returns with a few years of man- aging experience to once again handle this important role. Our guest conductor for junior high
school orchestra will be Penny Martin, or- chestra teacher in the Edison Public School District and a familiar face among the Re- gion and All-State ensembles, most recently as conductor of the All-State Intermediate String Orchestra in 2011. Larisa Skinner from the Passaic school district will again be managing our Junior High School students. The high school concert will take place
on Sunday, February 9th, 2014 at Sparta High School. The junior high school con- cert will be Sunday, March 9th, 2014 at West Essex Middle School. The Region 1 Orchestra Division follows the scale and solo repertoire requirements of the All-State Orchestra. Please check the region or state website for further details. All accepted re- gion orchestra string members will receive their concert music prior to the first re- hearsal. A string reseating audition on the concert repertoire will take place during the second rehearsal. Solo scores from the initial audition will be combined with the reseating scores to determine the final or- chestra seating. For anyone who is looking to become
more involved with Region 1, we’re always looking for site hosts for concerts, rehearsals and festivals as well as sectional coaches for strings, winds and percussion. Let us know if you’re interested in conducting or manag- ing an ensemble as well. We’re always happy to meet new faces in the region!
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Band Division
Matthew Spatz and Gregory Mulford Band Division Co-Chairs
The high school auditions will be held
on Saturday, January 4, 2014 with a snow date of Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Para- mus High School. We would like to thank Mark Donellan and Paramus High School for hosting auditions and the band division audition chair, Jeff Brown from Bergenfield High School. The High School Region Band Con-
cert will be held at Randolph High School on January 26, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Bradley Genevro, Director of Bands at Messiah Col- lege, will be conducting the wind ensemble and William Stowman, chair of the Music Department at Messiah College, will be conducting the symphonic band. The Junior High School auditions will
be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014. The junior high school battery percussion au- dition will continue to combine the snare and traps requirements. There are new scale requirements on the website for the junior high school students. In addition there is a junior high school timpani study that will be in place of the previous “rolls” portion of the timpani audition. Please print off copies for you and your students. Our Fourth Annual NJSMA Cham-
ber Ensemble Concert will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at a location to be announced. The concert will consist of the region’s top high school band students performing chamber litera- ture. Please check the website for further details as they become available. The annual NJSMA high school
concert band festival will be held on March 25 at Verona HS, March 26 at Pascack Hills HS (day) and Hanover Park HS (evening), and March 27 at West Essex HS (day) and Randolph HS (evening). The junior high school band festival will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Randolph Middle School and Westwood Regional Jr/ Sr High School. Please check the NJSMA website for details and performance applications.
The NJSMA Elementary Honors Band
Festival will be on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at a site to be announced. For 2014 there will be a change from the previous years. Only sixth graders from NorthJersey who have been nominated by their directors will be
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