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As I alluded to earlier, sometimes


the weather alters our plans. With the “Blizzard of 2016” an imminent threat, the All-State Band Commit- tee made the decision to postpone auditions. While some people think that this is a simple decision, there are many facets to the decision. The simple answer is to make the deci- sion in the best interest of the stu- dents, parents, and teachers. The difficult aspect is where and when to hold the auditions and how to coor- dinate a program, that normally has 4 weeks to prepare, in two weeks. Over the past few years, this com- mittee has had to make changes in their normal routine and always pro- duced excellent ensembles.


EASTERN DIVISION CONFER- ENCE


Plans are well under way for the 2017 Eastern Division Conference in Atlantic City. The conference will be held from April 5th through April


8th. Because we are hosting, this will replace our normal February Con- ference. While we are continuing the planning process, you can keep up- dated by visiting the website www. menc-eastern.org often. It will be updated as we continue to plan. Ma- rie Malara will be our Conference Chair, Keith Hodgson will be our Band/Orchestra/Chorus/Jazz Coor- dinator, Debbie Sfraga will be our Conference Manager, and Nancy Clasen will be our Exhibits Chair. I have every confidence in the world with these chairs and know that it is going to be an amazing conference.


ADVOCACY Since our last publication, the


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US Congress has passed, and Presi- dent Obama has signed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA). This legislation replaces “No Child Left Behind”. By now, everyone has been informed that Music is listed as a stand-alone subject in a well-round-





ed eucation. Visit the NAfME web- site for update on how this legislation can be used to help your situation: http://www.nafme.org/wp-content/ files/2015/11/ESSA-Implementa- tion-and-Music-Education-Oppor- tunities-Abound-FINAL.pdf


We are currently in the process


of revising the NJCCCS. There are 7 excellent representatives from our membership on the committee. As information is released, we will be notifying our membership.


Until the next issue, keep warm, keep the snow shovel close by and look forward to Spring Break!


Bill McDevitt


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