Secretary Brenton Nash as we visited the offices of Alabama Senators and Representatives. We visited the offices of Senator Shelby and Senator Strange as well as Representatives Sewell, Brooks and Roby. We shared with their educational legislative aides how important full funding of the ESSA law was at the suggested levels that were passed in the bipartisan bill. We discussed the importance of Title I funding and the need for professional development for teachers, especially in those areas where it is not funded by school districts. I was very proud of all the members of our delegation for their passionate advocacy for music education in Alabama. Following Hill Day activities, members attended informational sessions concerning ways to enhance the experience for our membership.
2018 Conference Preview Much of our meeting in June was spent discussing our move to
Birmingham for our annual Professional Development Conference January 18-20, 2018. The new venue will enhance the experience for all at the conference. We will all have a learning curve as we navigate the new venue. The board will do everything we can to make this transition as smooth as possible. We will announce most of our clinics and performing groups in the next Ala Breve. However, we do want to give you a preview by mentioning two of our performing groups. We have invited the Alabama Symphony Orchestra to perform an exciting program on Thursday evening of the conference . We are thrilled to feature Voctave as they perform during Friday’s general session. This Orlando based vocal group has become hugely popular and has multiple YouTube videos with views in the millions. For more information, visit
www.voctave.com. You won’t want to miss this!
You can make the difference! As we start this year, many of us will welcome new colleagues to our state and meet first year teachers. Please take the time to invite them to participate in your division area and become members of AMEA. You may remember being a music department of one person, and how much it meant when an experienced teacher reached out to help or guide. Be the mentor that you needed as a first-year teacher.
If you have ideas for our organization, please get involved. Find a way to give back to a career that gives so much.
Have a great year! Susan L. Smith
David L. Walters
Department of Music JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
ALL STATE CHOIR PREP WORKSHOP – Saturday, October 14 - $5 registration fee
MADRIGAL DINNER - December 1-2 Advance Purchase required Discounted $3 non-eating tickets available to high school students
HIGH SCHOOL VOICE DAY – Saturday, January 27
Vocal coaching for high school soloists with JSU Voice faculty $5 Registration fee
RECORDER FESTIVAL - Saturday, February 17 Three levels,
Elementary, Intermediate and Adult $28 (includes registration, lunch and t-shirt)
ala breve
ALABAMA VOCAL ASSOCIATION DISTRICT 4 SOLO AND ENSEMBLE - Thursday, February 15 Please consult AVA website
MUSIC DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
Friday and Saturday, February 2, 3 9 & 10
HONOR CHOIR - Monday, April 30th Elementary, Middle School and High School Choir
$35 (includes registration, lunch and t-shirt)
Registration forms and further information may be found on the JSU Music Department website:
www.jsu.edu/music or by contacting JSU Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Patricia Corbin,
pcorbin@jsu.edu, (256)782-5544
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