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The John M. Long School of Music – Troy University


We are grateful to AMEA for providing this opportunity to share information with our music colleagues and music students across the state.


All-Steinway Initiative Change in Leadership


Our All-Steinway Initiative is moving forward successfully, and has resulted in the purchase of the first two Sterling Silver Steinway Grand Pianos manufactured in the world (Model B and Model D). We are excited to continue our partnership with Alabama Piano Gallery in Birmingham as we work towards the prestigious All-Steinway designation.


Special Concert


The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform in concert on Monday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. in Claudia Crosby Theater on the Troy University campus.


Mountain Brook Junior High School


The AMEA Governing Board met at Mountain Brook Junior High School on August 16, 2014. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by AMEA President Carl Hancock. Present at the meeting: Carl Hancock, Sara Womack, Susan Smith, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Rusty Courson, Michael Holmes, Sarah Schrader, Carl Davis, Pat Blackwell, Stacy Daniels, Ted Hoffman, James Zingara, Harry McAfee, Pat Stegall, Samuel Norlund, Mark Foster, Karla Hodges, Becky Lightfoot, and Danielle Todd.


The minutes of the June 12, 2014 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. A motion was made to approve the minutes as read (Courson, Smith). Passed.


Garry Taylor presented and discussed the AMEA Financial, General, and Editorial Reports.


Results of an AMEA Conference Study were distributed and presented by Danielle Todd, a student from the University of Alabama.


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


Unfinished Business


Sara Womack presented and discussed the new Strategic Plan. The Plan establishes AMEA’s mission and vision, as well as goals, objectives, and action steps, to ensure the success of the association and its membership. A motion was made to adopt this Strategic Plan (Smith, Courson). Passed.


Garry Taylor led a discussion on the 2015 AMEA Conference Planning including scheduling, room considerations, and facilitators. New Business


AMEA Award nomination materials were distributed and reviewed. These awards will be presented at the


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AMEA Governing Board Meeting August 16, 2014


Dr. Larry Blocher has been appointed Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts. He will continue as Director of the School of Music. Dr. Carla Gallahan has been appointed Assistant Director of the School of Music.


Up-coming Annual Events:


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 2015 Conference.


MOTION 1: The AMEA will spend $350.00 to print recruiting materials to send to 500 non-AMEA affiliated music teachers currently teaching in Alabama schools. Only those schools without a member of the AMEA will be contacted. Non-AMEA affiliated means they have not held membership in the AMEA for two or more years and are still actively teaching. Support for funding to pay for postage will be secured from the board through an electronic vote cast in two weeks. These materials will be used to support an electronic campaign using email. A discussion occurred and the motion was accepted (Womack, Smith). Passed.


MOTION 2: The AMEA will spend $300.00 to have the organization logo redesigned. A discussion occurred and the motion was accepted (Smith, Womack). Passed.


MOTION 3:


discounted registration to the 2015 AMEA Inservice Conference to former AMEA members after joining AMEA by December 15, 2014. They will have the choice of receiving $20.00 off registration or one free ticket to attend the AMEA Leadership Breakfast on Thursday morning of the conference. A discussion occurred and the motion was accepted (Womack, Smith). Passed.


MOTION 4: The AMEA will solicit and encourage the use of lightning sessions for the 2016 conference. Lightning talks are fast, multi slide presentations where at least 6 speakers have 10 minutes to present a single idea or technique very well. We will create a new conference application for these types of events. A discussion occurred and the motion was accepted (Smith, Womack). Passed.


MOTION 5: The AMEA will publish the names of the conference session selection committee(s) and performing group selection committee(s) in the May issue of the Ala Breve. The committees will adopt and use a simple rubric for assessing sessions and ensembles based on the criteria the divisions feel reflect their values and standards. A sample rubric will be available to the public, however, results will be stored


The AMEA will offer a special


AMEA Performances Our Troy University Concert Chorale and our jazz vocal ensemble frequency have been selected to perform at the AMEA In-service Conference in Montgomery in January.


Both


ensembles are under the direction of Dr. Diane Orlofsky, Director of Choirs at Troy University.


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


We invite you to visit us on our Troy University campus or online at music.troy.edu.


Alabama Intercollegiate Band


The 2015 Alabama Intercollegiate Band (AIB) will perform on Friday, January 23rd at the AMEA In-service Conference in Montgomery. The Alabama Intercollegiate Band was designed by Alabama college and university band directors to provide a collaborative, educational experience for their students. The conductor of the 2015 AIB will be Colonel John Bourgeois, Director Emeritus of the United States Marine Band. All AIB rehearsals are open to AMEA attendees.


for 1 year by the President or Executive Officer and then archived or destroyed.A discussion occurred and the motion was tabled (Smith, Womack).


MOTION 6:


conference session application a field for applicants to state specific learning objectives for the session. A discussion occurred and the motion was accepted (Smith, Womack). Passed.


MOTION 7: The AMEA will invest in the creation of large banners, posters, and signs displaying the name of our Association and our organization logo at the annual conference. The purchasing of materials will occur over multiple years. The first year, materials built to display the AMEA and NAfME logo on stage during performances and sessions will be purchased. The following year, banners and large signs will be purchased to display in the hallways at the convention hotel. discussion occurred and the motion was accepted (Womack, Smith). Passed.


The AMEA Board reviewed the Recording Proposal submitted by ProCAT for the 2015 AMEA Conference. A motion was made to accept the proposal (Womack, Schrader). Passed.


A discussion took place on a variety of new Board policies, including: Conflict of Interest Policy, Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Protection Policy, and a Confidentiality Agreement.


Announcements:


• Southern Division NAfME Leadership Meeting: 9/7/14 - 9/8/14 in Atlanta, GA • AMEA Board Meetings: Pre-conference, 1/21/15 at 6:00 p.m.


The AMEA will include on the


Post-conference, 1/24/15 at 1:00 p.m. • Ala Breve column Deadlines: 9/15 for October 2014, 1/15 for February 2015, 4/15 for May 2015


A motion was made to adjourn (Womack, Courson). The AMEA Governing Board meeting was adjourned at 2:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dr. Carla Gallahan AMEA Recording Secretary


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