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John M. Long School of Music Troy University


Colleges and universities are encouraged to submit newsworthy material and announcements for publication in Ala Breve Up-coming Annual Events:


As a new school year begins, we are grateful to AMEA for providing this opportunity to share information with our music colleagues and music students across the state.


New John M. Long Hall


John M. Long Hall, the newest part of the School of Music, was dedicated this past March on our Troy University campus. This new state-of-the-art facility serves as “home” to our university bands, university choirs, percussion, dance, and administrative areas in the School of Music.


Southeastern United States Middle School Band Clinic – Dec. 4-6, 2014. Contact Dr. Mark Walker


Southeastern United States Choral Clinic Jan. 16-17, 2015. Contact Dr. Diane Orlofsky


Southeastern United States HS Honor Band/Conductors Clinic – Feb. 5-7, 2015. Contact Dr. Carla Gallahan


Guitar Festival – Feb. 20, 2015. Contact Dr. Robert Gibson


Clarinet Day – Mar. 28, 2015. Contact Dr. Tim Phillips


MEETING MINUTES


AMEA Governing Board Meeting, June 12, 2014 Montgomery Renaissance Hotel, Montgomery, Alabama


The AMEA Governing Board met at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama on June 12, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. by AMEA President Carl Hancock. Present at the meeting: Carl Hancock, Sara Womack, Susan Smith, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Rusty Courson, Mike Holmes, Sarah Schrader, Carl Davis, Pat Blackwell, Stacy Daniels, Thad Walker, Ciff Huckabee, Ted Hoffman, James Zingara, Harry McAfee, and Becky Lightfoot.


A motion was made to delay the reading of the minutes (Sara Womack, Ted Hoffman). Passed.


Garry Taylor presented and discussed the AMEA Financial Report.


The minutes of the January 22, 2014 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. A motion was made to approve the minutes as read (McAfee, Hancock). Passed.


The minutes of the January 24, 2014 meeting of the AMEA General Session were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. A motion was made to approve the minutes as read (Courson, Smith). Passed.


The minutes of the January 25, 2014 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. A motion was made to approve the minutes as read (Hoffman, Womack). Passed.


Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports may be viewed online by visiting our website, www.alabamamea.org


Garry Taylor conducted Leadership Training for the AMEA Executive Board.


New Business


The FAME Scholarship applications were distributed, reviewed, and voted upon. A discussion occurred on reorganizing the AMEA Committees and involves a collapsing of structure and renaming of committees. Rationale for the reorganization: some of the committees no longer exist and some of the committees are duplicates.


2014 American Bandmasters Association Convention


Troy University served as host for the 80th American Bandmasters


Association


Convention. The convention was held at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel March 4-9, 2014. The Troy University Symphony Band performed as part of this convention. Additionally, Dr. Mark Walker, Troy University Director of Bands, was elected to membership in the American Bandmasters Association.


Additional information about the John M. Long School of Music may be found at music.troy.edu. We invite you to visit us online or in person soon.


This reorganization aligns with the new


strategic plan that will be voted on at the next meeting. A motion was made to accept the reorganization of the AMEA Committees (Gallahan, Hoffman). Passed. Scheduling for the 2015 AMEA Conference was discussed.


Review of the Executive Director: the Board conducted this annual review and reported that Garry Taylor is doing an excellent job as AMEA Executive Director. He is professional, accessible, and has a very good relationship with all divisions.


Review of the Ala Breve Editor: the Board conducted this annual review and reported that Garry Taylor has done excellent work with the Ala Breve and is extremely organized.


The 2014-2015 AMEA General Budget was reviewed and discussed. A motion was made to accept the budget as amended. Passed.


A motion was made to increase the state level NAfME dues by $5.00. The motion failed.


A motion was made to increase the AMEA Conference registration for “active” members to $85.00 (pre-registration) and $100.00 (on-site registration) to take effect immediately (Gallahan, Smith). Passed.


The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014, 10:00 a.m.


The AMEA Governing Board meeting was adjourned at 2:29 p.m.


Respectfully submitted, Dr. Carla Gallahan, AMEA Recording Secretary


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