James Zingara - President, Higher Education Division Dear Colleagues,
I hope that the new Fall semester is treating you well. This edition of Ala Breve is dedicated to the annual AMEA Conference in January and I believe that the Higher Education Division is offering a wide assortment of topics as well as being very inclusive to many of our colleagues from around the state. Our shared and/or independent sessions will include three presentations concerning choral music and pedagogy, two pertaining to administration and assessment and one each in the categories of elementary music, conducting and percussion. This year’s HED Clinicians represent a large
cross section of universities from around the state including the University of Montevallo (Dr. Becky Halliday and Dr. Ted Hoffman), The University of Alabama (Dr. Anne Witt and Danielle Todd), The University of Alabama at Birmingham (Dr. Brian Kittredge and Dr. Sue Samuels), the University of Alabama-Huntsville (Dr. Erin Colwitz) the University of North Alabama (Dr. Ian Loeppky) and the University of South Alabama (Dr. Louis Rivera and Matt Greenwood).
It is also my pleasure to announce that we have a fantastic panel session of department chairs (“View from the Chair”) which includes Dr. Sara Lynn Baird (Auburn University), Dr. Kathryn Fouse (Samford University), Dr. Alan Goldspiel (University of Montevallo) and Dr. Charles “Skip” Snead (University of Alabama). The main points of this discussion will revolve around common concerns that impact all HED educators such as tenure, promotion, overloads, salary, assignments, and other factors. I would like to encourage the HED membership to submit
specific questions and discussion points; you can send these inquiries to our HED e-mail:
ameahed@gmail.com
As I mentioned in the August column, the 2015 HED recital will consist of student ensembles led by our HED membership. The idea here is to provide your chamber ensembles with the opportunity to perform at the state conference as a noteworthy and prestigious endeavor. If you would like to have your group perform, please send an e-mail including your proposed program information (title, composer/arranger and movement titles) and personnel list to
ameahed@gmail.com by November 1st, 2014.
I am greatly looking forward to the 2015 AMEA Conference and having the opportunity to meet and reunite with my HED colleagues from around the state. Please do not hesitate to write me if you have any questions or ideas concerning the future activities of the Higher Ed Division. In the meantime, please accept my best wishes for a rewarding and successful Fall semester!
AMEA Presidential Appointments Dr. Frank Buck, AMEA Historian
Frank Buck's career began as a middle-level band director. Bandribbons featured both the Goodwyn Jr. High and Pizitz Middle School programs as “Band of the Month” nationally. Pizitz performed at the AMEA Conference and University of Southern Mississippi Instrumental Conductor’s Conference, and was commended in a State House of Representatives Resolution.Dr. Buck is a recipient of the ASBDA-Stanbury Award and NBA “Citation of Excellence.” As a principal, he secured grant funding bringing his school music, art, dance, and drama instruction. He has authored two books and conducts seminars throughout the U.S. and Canada on organization and time management. Appointment acceptance: I enthusiastically accept the appointment as AMEA Historian. Understanding the road which brought us to this point is critical to mapping the future of music education in Alabama. AMEA has produced "giants" on whose shoulders we stand, and their work ethic provides a model to this generation of music educators.
Dr. Ellary Draper, Chair of the Special Education and Multicultural Education Committee Ellary Draper teaches music therapy courses at the University of Alabama. Prior to her appointment, she taught in inclusive music classes at the elementary and middle school levels and worked as a music therapist for a non-profit clinic in Houston, Texas. Dr. Draper’s research interests are in the areas of children with disabilities, particularly in inclusive music classrooms. She holds degrees from Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Florida State University, and the University of Texas at Austin. Appointment acceptance: Thank you so much! I look forward to serving as the Chair of the Special Education and Multicultural Education Committee. I am excited to work with Alabama music educators to provide a quality music education for all students.
Dr. Edward C. “Ted” Hoffman, III; Chair of the Teacher Education Committee Dr. Edward C. “Ted” Hoffman, III, is Assistant Professor of Music and Head of Music Education at the University of Montevallo, where he coordinates the undergraduate music education programs, teaches graduate coursework in the Master of Education–Music program, directs the summer Young Musicians’ Camp, and is faculty advisor to the Montevallo chapter of NAfME–Collegiate. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Hoffman taught PreK-8 general music and directed a variety of elementary, middle, and high school vocal and instrumental ensembles. Appointment acceptance: My sincere thanks to AMEA President Dr. Carl Hancock, the AMEA Governing Board, and the AMEA membership for allowing me to serve as Chair of the Teacher Education Committee. I look forward to engaging pre-professional students, practicing music educators, and college faculty from across our state to inform and strengthen our teacher education programs.
Dr. Jane Kuehne, Alabama Research Chair Dr. Jane Kuehne is Associate Professor of Music Education at Auburn University, where she is beginning her 10th year teaching undergraduate and graduate music education courses. Previously she taught PK-12 music in general, instrumental, and choral areas in Texas. After earning a Ph.D. in music education from Florida State University, she taught at Hartwick College in upstate New York, and then moved to Auburn University in 2005. Her research interests focus on access to music instruction for all students, especially the under served. Appointment acceptance: Thank you. I look forward to serving the AMEA as Research Chair.
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