University), Matthew Dell (Rowan Youth Orchestra), Joe Higgins (Rowan University) and Mark Kadetsky (Fernwood Avenue MS). The coordinators for these perfor- mances were Rhea Fernandes (Eastern Re- gional HS) and Amanda Latkis (Hamilton Township Schools). The managers of the Orchestra and the String Ensemble were Lia Boncoeur (Rowan University), Lisa Hark- isheimer (Rowan University), Shannon Bradley (Rowan University) and Mariah Cottrell (Rowan University). The manag- ers for the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band were Erika Zeiters (Millville Pub- lic Schools), Christopher Evans (Middle Township Public Schools), Anita Collings (retired, Egg Harbor Township Schools) and Jon Porco (Absegami HS). Our hosts for these concerts were Sal Scarpa and Rick Dammers. The equipment manager for both of these events was Karyn Park (Wil- liamstown MS).
Congratulations to Daniel Kim (Cher-
ry Hill High School East) who received the 2017 SJBODA orchestra scholarship and Catherine Madewell (Shawnee High School) who was the recipient of the band scholarship. We wish these students and all of our seniors continued success in their fu- ture endeavors. Our 10th Annual Chamber Ensemble
Concert took place on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 8th at Cedar Creek HS. Jon Porco (Absegami HS) was our Chamber En- semble Coordinator and concert host. The ensemble coaches were Brass: Mike Lynch (Cherokee HS), Percussion: Don Simpson (Hamilton Township Public Schools), Sax: Nick DiSalvio (Westampton MS), Wood- wind: Beth Rohaly (RM Bacon ES), Clari- net: Joe Midiri (Black Horse Music), Flute: Sam Brooks (Glen Landing MS), and Tuba/ Euphonium: Tim Trout (Rosenauer and Switlik ES). Once again our Junior High Band au- ditions, held at Southern Regional Middle School, were a successful event. The efforts of Tony Scardino (Indian Mills MS) and Joe Jacobs (Ventnor MS), our Junior High Auditions Chairs, were greatly appreciated by teachers and students. With the assis- tance of Phil Senseney (Southern Regional School District, retired) and Deb Knisely (Cinnaminson HS) they provided a posi- tive experience for all involved. These audi- tions were hosted by Andrew Wright, Jen- nifer Hodgson and the Southern Regional
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TRI-M Music Honor Society Chapter. Joe Brausam (Lacey Township HS) is doing a wonderful job in assisting the conductors and students as the Junior High Band Coor- dinator. The conductors for the 40th Annu- al Junior High Band Concert are Shannon Hughes (Northern Burlington County MS) and Andrew Seigel (William Davies MS). Scott McCarron (Delsea Regional HS) and Dominic Scalfaro (Alder Avenue MS) will be the managers. The rehearsals were host- ed by Derek Rohaly at Mainland Regional High School and the concert will take place on March 5th at Fernwood Avenue Middle School. Mark Kadetsky will host this event. The 24th Annual SJBODA Concert
Band Festival will take place on Tuesday, March 7th and Wednesday, March 8th at Rowan University. Our festival coordinators are Mike Armstrong (Deptford HS) and Jon Porco (Absegami HS). Rick Dammers (Rowan University) will host this event. The adjudicators are Michael Knight (Universi- ty of Delaware) and Andrew Yoziak (West Chester University). The 25th Annual Elementary Honors
Band Festival will take place on Saturday April 29th at Shawnee HS. Patrick O’Keefe (Smithville ES) will be our host. Marc Spatz (Atlantic City School District), Ed Cooke (Cinnamnson MS), and Lori Ludlum (Re- tired) are the conductors for this festival. Our coordinators will be Sue Moore (Man- sion Avenue School) and Bill Trimble (We- nonah ES).
The 2nd Annual Elementary String
Festival will take place on Saturday, May 6th at Fernwood Avenue Middle School. Rhea Fernandes (Eastern Regional HS) will coor- dinate this event and Jocelyn Moore (Egg Harbor Twp. Schools) will be our host. Our conductors will be Jacob Weber (Johnson ES) and Mitchell Stowman (Cherokee HS). The SJBODA Spring Breakfast meet- ing will take place on Wednesday, May 31st at 9:00 AM at Seven Star Diner. Please con- tact Patrick O’Keefe at 609-457-0590 or
patrickaokeefe@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Please continue to check the Web site, maintained by Derek Rohaly (Main- land Regional HS), for the latest SJBODA updates.
Joseph Jacobs Secretary, SJBODA
South JerseySJCDA
Choral Directors Association
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High School on January 28th and 29th. Both choirs sounded beautiful and gave fabulous performances. Concerts were well attended! Conductors Stephanie Berger, of Cinnaminson and Joseph Zach- owski, of Washington Township, led their groups, of almost 200 singers each, and ended with a performance of Music Down In My Soul. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s festival, from audition day to performance day; managers, hosts, teachers, as well as the Board of Directors and Festival Coordina- tor, Hope Knight. Our Founder’s Scholar- ship was awarded to Wes Hopkins from Cinnaminson and our first ever Richard M. Smith Scholarship for Music Education was awarded to Jenna Camacho from Cherry Hill. After the final performance, conduc- tors, retirees and other honored guests gath- ered together for a wonderful meal and cel- ebration at “Ristorante Fieni’s” in Voorhees. Directors are reminded to attend our
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Spring Breakfast General Membership Meeting, to held again at the “Crowne Pla- za” in Cherry Hill, on April 28th. Profes- sional Development will be offered, as well as an opportunity to discuss the continued improvement of the organization and its events. Please consider attending, and so- cialize with your colleagues, as we make the push to the end of another successful school year together!
Nancy Dickinson, SJCDA President
ndickinson@wtps.org www.sjcda.net
he South Jersey Choral Direc- tors’ Association held their an- nual concerts at Eastern
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