THE NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION a federated state association of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for MUSIC EDUCATION News From Our Division Chairs
Choral Performance Wayne Mallette
wayne.mallette1@
gmail.com
Welcome back and Happy New Year, new school year that is! As you look forward to the 2017-2018 school year, I hope you had a chance
to relax and recharge this summer. While we know the work we do is important, we must also remember that our families and our own per- sonal health must remain at the top of our priority list. Each summer NJ-ACDA and NJMEA offer summer workshops which will stimulate your mind and recharge your musical spirits. I hope you had a chance to participate in one or both of these events. Take the time to think back on these conferences as you shape your vision for the upcoming school year. Please keep your memberships current in both of these professional organizations for the most up to date information for you and your students. For me this school year is a year full of new beginnings. Not only have I changed schools and have a new administrative position, this is
my first year as the Choral Procedures Chair for NJMEA. While I am extremely excited about this amazing opportunity I am also profoundly humbled by the legacy left by Kathy Spadafino. Her dedication as Choral Procedures Chair has left an indelible mark on the choral commu- nity in the state of New Jersey. We are grateful for her commitment and leadership. Enjoy your retirement Kathy! Our All-State Choruses (Mixed and Treble) are already rehearsing. Patrick Hachey of Roxbury High School has started rehearsing with
our Mixed Chorus students, and they are having an amazing experience as they prepare for their two concerts in November. Our Treble Cho- rus began rehearsing in September with their conductor Mark Boyle of Seton Hill University of Pennsylvania. Their performance will take place as part of the NJMEA convention in February 2018. Please attend these rehearsals and/or performances, you will not be disappointed! While your students are getting a fabulous choral experience from you and your program, everyone will benefit more when you partici-
pate in your County, Region and All-State Choral groups. I have found that my students came back with more passion and a deeper appre- ciation for music due to their participation in the Honor Choir Experience. Your students will share a quality musical experience with other singers, make new friends, and come back to your choir with Choir Fire! Here is some basic information for the 2017-2018 school year: please continue to check the NJMEA website for updates, www.njmea.
org. Mark your calendar for deadlines – they are 5-8 weeks BEFORE the actual audition. High School Region Choruses: New Jersey has 3 regions: I (North), II (Central) III (South). Students in grades 9-12 are eligible to audi-
tion. Each region has a link on the njmea website. Audition Dates: Region I (NJSMA) - Saturday, January 6, 2018 Region II (CJMEA) - Saturday, December 9, 2017 Region III (SJCDA) - Saturday, November 18, 2017
New Jersey All-State Chorus: Students in grades 9-11 are eligible to audition. Note: Students do NOT have to be accepted into their
appropriate Region chorus to be eligible for All-State Chorus, unlike band and orchestra. There are 2 audition dates to choose from, and many schools split their students between the two dates/sites. All choral directors must help out at one of the audition sites each year, and MUST serve as a final room judge (both dates) once every four years. The All-State Chorus Audition Bulletin will be available online at www.njmea. org by the end of January. Please read all sections carefully – all the information you need is there, but there is a lot to read! The audition dates for 2018 are Saturday April 14, 2018 (North) and Saturday April 21, 2018 (South). Mark your calendars now! ACDA: In 2018, ACDA will hold Regional conferences throughout the United States. The Eastern Division conference is March 7-10
in Pittsburgh, PA. ACDA will hold its Jubilee 60th Anniversary National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, February 27- March 2, 2019. This is sure to be an amazing conference. Look for the audition process next spring. NAfME will have its National In-service Conference in Dallas Texas on November 13-15, 2017. The application process for the All Na-
tional Choir took place in the spring, and students were chosen in June, however you can still register and attend the conference. As for the 2019 Eastern Division NAfME Conference, I will have more information in the spring! I hope to see you at these events, and please introduce yourself to me. We are always looking for help in the choral procedures world. Best
of luck as you embark on this new school year. When you feel like you need that inspiration or find yourself stuck in the silo of your classroom don’t forget there is a state full of choral conductors like
yourself...don’t be afraid to reach out. And remember, this can be the best year of your
career...the choice is yours!
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