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29 Southeast Missouri State
36 Graceland University University
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University of Central Missouri
Articles Board of Directors
About the Cover - Tom Trimborn Editors’ Notes
Preparing the Future, Creatively! -Gary Brandes
Choosing Quality Literature for Ensembles -Joe Parisi
Process-Focused Strategies in the Choral Classroom
-Marci Major. Ken Tucker, Choral VP
Turn General Music into a Creation Station -Karen Stafford
Sharing = Success -Vanessa Miner
20 I’m the Best There Ever Was! Confidence vs. Arrogance: How Do We Teach This Concept? -Stephanie Hill
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Performing Artists Working With Your Students -Rob Babel
Hall of Fame Awards -Rob Nichols
Russ and Dorothy Chambers Award -Rob Nichols
News from the District Presidents
Music Advocacy Day -Gary Brandes
And the Rest is History -Marvin Manring
Forgetting and Remembering the Composing and Creating
-Steve Litwiller
40 Technology Corner -Todd Johnson. Michael Sekelsky, Technology Chair
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Respond to this Article, Win Prizes! -Cathy Coonis, Tri-M Chair
42 A Year of Firsts for NAfME-C -Julia Janda, NAfME-C President
Finding Your Voice: Strategies for Good Vocal Health
-Cynthia A. Williams Phelps. Wendy Sims, Research Chair
Retired Members Meeting Report -Buddy Hannaford
48 News from our Affiliate
Organizations...Valerie Bell, MO-ASTA; Jonathan Owen, MCDA; Linda Huck, MBA President; Dave Dickey, MOAJE President
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MSHSAA Update: Music Festival Information -Davine Davis
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